Experimental theater returning to Westwood
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Westwood’s Hall running Boston Marathon
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Laura Hall will be among thousands this April to run the 122nd Boston Marathon. While her eye will be set on the finish line of the grueling 26.2-mile race, the real finish line for the Westwood resident is an end to stroke.
Laura is running the marathon in honor of her husband and...
IAM Strong opens spring grant cycle
The IAM Strong Foundation, which seeks to shatter the stigma surrounding teen mental health struggles, has announced its spring 2018 grant cycle. This grant cycle opens on February 1 and will extend through April 1. Grants will be awarded on or before May 1.
The very first grant cycle for the IAM Strong Foundation was held...
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Chris Trapper enriches library’s music scene
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By Laura Drinan
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Walpole Public Library hosted a special musical performance open to the public on January 18. Singer, songwriter, and storyteller Chris Trapper played a casual and intimate show to share his songs and the stories that inspired them.
The Westwood-based musician performs as the lead singer for The Push Stars...
Looking back at the Molasses Flood
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By Bill Lombardi
Hometown Weekly Correspondent
January 15, 1919 was a beautiful winter day, more like spring, when 22 year-old Ralph Martin left his house for work at 120 Train St. in Boston. Just recently discharged from the Navy, he obtained a job driving a truck in the North End transporting produce to stores in...
Footlighters presenting ‘Radium Girls’
The Walpole Footlighters are in the midst of preparing the second show of their 2017-2018 season, “Radium Girls” by D.W. Gregory. The powerful play, based on true events, is set in the early part of the twentieth century and centers on ideas still timely today, such as women’s equality, scientific progress and its effect on...
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IAM Strong opens spring grant cycle
The IAM Strong Foundation, which seeks to shatter the stigma surrounding teen mental health struggles, has announced its spring 2018 grant cycle. This grant cycle opens on February 1 and will extend through April 1. Grants will be awarded on or before May 1.
The very first grant cycle for the IAM Strong Foundation was held...
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Community a cappella night prospers
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By Laura Drinan
Hometown Weekly Reporter
For the first time ever, Medfield High School hosted an a cappella night with performances from neighboring towns and schools. The evening concert highlighted students’ love of singing and passion for music, while giving the opportunities for local vocalists to come together in a supportive environment.
With all proceeds from...
Medfielders climbing Kilimanjaro to raise awareness
On February 16, Medfielder Liz Sandeman and her daughter, Sophie, will fly to Tanzania and climb Mount Kilimanjaro.
Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa and the highest free-standing mountain in the world. It stands at 19,341 feet or 5,895 meters. Liz and Sophie are climbing Mount Kilimanjaro to raise awareness of the importance of...
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First Parish hosting Humanity Helping Sudan
Sunday services on Jan. 28 at 10 a.m. at First Parish UU Medfield will feature three special guests from the Humanity Helping Sudan (HHS) Project. Manyang Kher, founder of HHS, fled South Sudan at age three and remained in a refugee camp until able to enter the United States at 17. He holds a degree...
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Montrose student Landry wins poetry contest
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Gabrielle Landry, a senior at Montrose School, has won the JFK Library’s high school poetry contest. Gabby’s original poem, “Parkland,” was chosen as the winner in the contest run by the JFK Library Foundation and the nonprofit Mass Poetry.
Gabby read her poem aloud at a reception at the JFK Library, held to celebrate...
Date set for MCPE annual auction
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The Medfield Coalition for Public Education will be hosting its Treasured Experiences Auction from Thursday, January 25, through Friday, February 2. The online auction will feature over 140 priceless experiences generously donated by Medfield K-12 teachers, administrators, and community members. These prizes are unique items and opportunities that will appeal to parents and...
Girls varsity hockey holds youth clinic
On Saturday, Jan 13, the Medfield High School girls varsity hockey team held a clinic at the Blackstone Arena in Hopedale for all Medfield youth girl hockey players. Over 22 girls attended and had a great time skating with the varsity team. The high school team, led by first-year head coach Sarah Small, ran the...
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COA hosts annual bingo luncheon
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By Laura Drinan
Hometown Weekly Reporter
“G52… O73… N43… B4…” Sue Sheridan, the administrative assistant at Dover’s Council on Aging, called out.
As she read the letters and numbers aloud for all to hear, the seniors meticulously checked their boards, making sure they caught each number on their card and marking it off. After drawing...
Powisset Farm takes on Chopped Junior
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By Laura Drinan
Hometown Weekly Reporter
If you had 45 minutes to create an entrée using chicken drumellas, dandelion greens, frozen hash browns, apple-carrot sauce, and dulse flakes, what would you make?
Perhaps it would just be a smorgasbord of poorly-paired foods, but three children were able to perfectly plan and execute impressive dishes.
Helping to...
Date set for MCPE annual auction
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The Medfield Coalition for Public Education will be hosting its Treasured Experiences Auction from Thursday, January 25, through Friday, February 2. The online auction will feature over 140 priceless experiences generously donated by Medfield K-12 teachers, administrators, and community members. These prizes are unique items and opportunities that will appeal to parents and...
Raider basketball renews grudge with Warriors
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
The Dover-Sherborn Regional and Medfield High School varsity boys basketball teams met for the second and final time this season on Friday evening as the Raiders (4-6, 3-4) looked to avenge their 60-51 defeat to the Warriors (6-4, 4-3) on their home court back on January 3.
Unfortunately...
Challenge Success to host Lynn Lyons
The Dover Sherborn Challenge Success Parent Education Series will welcome Lynn Lyons, LICSW, to speak to the community on Wednesday, February 7, from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m., in the Mudge Auditorium, Dover-Sherborn Lindquist Commons. This event is designed for parents and guardians in the K-12 community. Children ages 13 years and older are welcome to...
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Artist Wilsey exhibiting at library
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The Needham Library Friends Gallery is presenting a new solo exhibit demonstrating art works by Naomi Wilsey. The title, “Facets,” is an expression of the diverse aspects and range of the artist. The public is invited to view the exhibit through the month of January during library hours.
Naomi Wilsey, a long-time Needham...
Trailblazer Wilkins still an inspiration
