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COA Secret Santas spread holiday cheer

COA Secret Santas spread holiday cheer

The spirit of the holidays are alive and well at the Westwood Senior Center. The COA’s “elves” were out December 19 delivering gift bags and holiday cheer to homebound seniors in Westwood, sponsored by their friends from the Westwood Integrated Preschool. Pictured above are Paul Kelly, Bill Sebet and Trish Tucke, the COA’s Secret Santas....

Westwood’s Braren takes 4H honor

Westwood’s Braren takes 4H honor

Members of the Norfolk County Horse Feathers 4H Group were recently awarded at the Cape Cod Hunter Horse Show Banquet. Ashley Braren (middle) of Westwood received third place for Hunter Type Pet Pony....

LEGO holiday tradition returns to WFL

LEGO holiday tradition returns to WFL

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By Laura Drinan Hometown Weekly Reporter In the late afternoon, it’s rare for the Wellesley Free Library’s children’s librarians to have an idle moment. Children buzz around the library, pulling out books from the shelves and flipping through the pages, meeting with friends to collaborate on homework, and eagerly rushing to the circulation desk to...

Postcomers hold holiday party

Postcomers hold holiday party

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On a frigid Winter evening, what could spread warmth and good cheer better than a gathering of Wellesley Postcomers at the beautiful home of Helen Stewart, for a celebration party to usher in the holiday season? Food, friendship, fun, and festive decorations added to high spirits of the fifty-five members who enjoyed the evening,...

OPR students donate holiday cheer

OPR students donate holiday cheer

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By Laura Drinan Hometown Weekly Reporter Many of the students at Old Post Road Elementary School (OPR) knew exactly how many presents were under their trees at home and carefully kept count of how many gifts were for them. Although the holiday season is a happy and exciting time for OPR students, the school’s...

Scales, Lanchester lift Rebels past Warriors

Scales, Lanchester lift Rebels past Warriors

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By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor The Walpole High School girls varsity basketball team improved to 3-1 on the season on Friday night as the lady Rebels took down non-conference foe King Philip, 53-39, thanks to a monster fourth quarter by point guard Sydney Scales, who finished the evening with 19 points and eight...

Walpole residents are Santas to seniors

Walpole residents are Santas to seniors

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Each year, Home Instead Senior Care offices throughout North America spread holiday cheer to lonely or financially-challenged seniors through the Be a Santa to a Senior program. The program has attracted upwards of 60,000 volunteers over the past seven years distributing gifts to deserving seniors. Since introducing the Be a Santa to a...

Pollard celebrates breakfast cart benefits

Pollard celebrates breakfast cart benefits

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By Laura Drinan Hometown Weekly Reporter Mornings at Pollard Middle School are unlike any other middle school’s. Before first period even begins, the students are practically skipping to homeroom, animatedly chatting with friends and classmates. Instead of resting their heads on the desk and pretending they’re still home in bed, the kids are asking their...

The travels of Hometown Weekly

The travels of Hometown Weekly

Thank you to all our readers for bringing your Hometown Weekly to the corners of the earth and for making our newspaper a part of your lives. You’ve made our 20th anniversary an unforgettable one. And, without further ado, we present the travels of Hometown Weekly.

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4-Hers decorate barn for holidays

4-Hers decorate barn for holidays

Sunnyrock 4-H is one of Massachusetts' biggest 4-H clubs. Located in Sharon, Sunnyrock has members all around Norfolk County and boasts five different animal clubs: the sheep club, the horse club, the rabbit club, the poultry club, and the goat club. All members range in age from 8-18. On Sunday, December 17, the Sunnyrock 4-H...

New directors joining Chamber board

New directors joining Chamber board

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The Newton-Needham Regional Chamber has announced the addition of four new directors to its board of directors effective Jan. 1. Michael R. Jaff, Michael St. Peter and Angela Pitter will all begin three-year terms when the board convenes for the first meeting of 2018. John Karacalidis will serve a one-year term. Dr. Michael R....

Charles River Ballet performing at New Year

Charles River Ballet performing at New Year

Forty-four students from Needham’s classical ballet school, Charles River Ballet Academy, will perform on the Needham Town Hall stage on December 31 at 1:30 p.m. as part of New Years Needham. The performance will feature classical pieces from "Sleeping Beauty," "Graduation Ball," and "Giselle," as well as original choreography to the music of Pachelbel, the...

Rotarians install St. Joe’s ‘buddy bench’

Rotarians install St. Joe’s ‘buddy bench’

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The Rotary Club of Needham, along with help from Galway Masonry, recently installed a "buddy bench" at St. Joseph Elementary School. The bench is a simple way to eliminate loneliness and foster friendship on the playground. The teachers at St. Joe's have taught their students that if they see someone sitting on the...

Library offers teen ornament-making craft

Library offers teen ornament-making craft

By Laura Drinan Hometown Weekly Reporter With just a few more days left until school vacation, the Medfield Public Library offered teens a relaxing and casual evening of ornament making with polymer clay. With the help of Bri Ozanne, the library’s adult services and technology librarian assistant, the tweens and teens worked on handmade clay creations while...

Montrose School wins soccer championship

Montrose School wins soccer championship

The Montrose School varsity soccer team won the 2017 Independent Girls Conference championship, defeating a talented Brimmer and May team, 2-1, at home in Medfield. The Mavs, who are undefeated in their league this season, captured the hard-fought victory to the cheers of the entire school community. Montrose School Athletic Director Julie Ruggieri told Montrose...

Library presents first holiday wrap-a-thon

Library presents first holiday wrap-a-thon

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By Laura Drinan Hometown Weekly Reporter The checklists are nearly completed, the shopping is coming to an end, and the gifts are piling up. With two days of Hanukkah left and just a week before Christmas, Sherborn residents needed to start wrapping. Gift-wrapping can be a daunting task, though, especially for those who tend to opt...

CDC spearheads holiday diaper/wipe drive

CDC spearheads holiday diaper/wipe drive

The teachers and families of the The Center for the Development of Children (CDC) recently had the honor of partnering with a great organization, Horizons for Homeless Children, in order to assist those in need. The mission of Horizons for Homeless Children is to improve the lives of young homeless children in Massachusetts and help...

‘Parachute Play’ celebrates season’s first snowfall

‘Parachute Play’ celebrates season’s first snowfall

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By Laura Drinan Hometown Weekly Reporter Every month, the Medfield Public Library’s Children’s Department hosts a program that combines literacy with gross and fine motor skills development. It’s a program thoroughly enjoyed by toddlers and their caregivers, and undoubtedly a perfect program to attract the town’s youngest readers to the library. Through the Medfield Coordinated Family...

Medfield High musicians amaze community

Medfield High musicians amaze community

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By Laura Drinan Hometown Weekly Reporter After two sold out “Spaghetti with Santa” events at Medfield High School, there is no doubt that the students and community are dedicated to Medfield’s music program. On December 13, the students showed their love for music and commitment to their program at the annual winter concert, featuring the concert...

This Old Town – The story of Ruth

This Old Town – The story of Ruth

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From her arrival in Medfield in 1927 until her death on November 8, 2006 at age 107, she was one of the most recognized people in Medfield, especially at St. Edward Church. She married and raised her family here, and for her entire time in Medfield, St. Edward Church was the center of...

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