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PQP up to sew good
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By Laura Drinan
Hometown Weekly Reporter
A handmade quilt can bring comfort, joy, and coziness to anyone. The Power of the Quilt Project (PQP) aims to create and deliver original blankets to not just anyone, but to those undergoing chemotherapy, those in hospice care, and children facing hardships. The Sherborn-based group recently held a...
Fried, DS XC place No. 12 in states
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
The Dover-Sherborn Regional High School boys cross country team placed 12th overall at the MIAA Division II State Championships on Saturday with a total score of 294 and a total time of 1:29:02.67.
Oliver Fried led the way for DS as the team’s top finisher, placing 30th out 178...
DS Stars take section championship
Last Thursday evening the Dover-Sherborn Stars sixth grade girls team faced Newton in the Boston Area Youth Soccer Section 1A season finale. Both teams had outstanding seasons, with Newton coming into the game one point ahead atop the overall standings. These tightly-matched teams had played to a 1-1 draw in a spirited game in October.
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Sherborn Library project motors onward
With the concrete foundation for the addition now completed, passers-by may see steel framing work – reminiscent of vintage A.C. Gilbert Erector Sets – underway at the Sherborn Library construction site.
Up on the roof of the original building, workers are carefully investigating the clay roof tiles to determine how many can be reused versus replaced....
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Dover GOP meets in Kraft Hall
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Kraft Hall in Dover was close to full on Tuesday, November 7, as people from across Dover gathered to hear their neighbors’ thoughtful assessments of the 12 months that have passed since President Trump was elected.
Long time Dover resident Charlie Long gave his review of the regulatory environment; Gus Coldebella (former acting General...
Needham High takes back the night
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By Laura Drinan
Hometown Weekly Reporter
On November 16, an outstanding group of over sixty Needham High School students hosted the eleventh annual Take Back the Night event in the school’s cafeteria. Although it’s a painful and uncomfortable subject to broach, the evening spreads awareness for sexual assault and domestic abuse.
With REACH Beyond Domestic Violence...
Westwood High scores state recognition
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By Laura Drinan
Hometown Weekly Reporter
There’s no doubt that Westwood Public Schools provide all students with a quality education. With highly qualified and passionate faculty and staff, the school system has helped strengthen the community through knowledge, dedication, and teamwork.
The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) has named Westwood High School as a...
Walker, Ponte guide Westwood XC to success
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
2017 was an extremely successful season for the Westwood High School girls cross-country team, as the Wolverines climbed to No. 2 in the state, won the TVL title, and had four of its member recognized with post-regular-season awards.
“We've had so much success and winning the TVL title...
Indian festival lights up Westwood High
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By Laura Drinan
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Westwood High School’s cafeteria was transformed into a cultural celebration on the evening of November 11, as the community came together for the fourth year in a row to celebrate the Indian holiday, Diwali. Thanks to the Westwood Indian American Association, India’s biggest holiday made its way to town...
Westwood Legion highlights youth opportunities
The Westwood American Legion Post 320 welcomed Will McDonell (Catholic Memorial School), Cam Valentine, Richard Li and John Rogers (Westwood HS) to the Post’s November monthly business meeting. Each of these young men spoke on their experiences in the American Legion Boys’ State program held at Stonehill College in North Easton.
The youth who were sponsored...
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Youth lax registration closing soon
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Registration is closing soon for the spring 2018 season. Timely player registration helps the volunteer-run league to do the planning and coach recruiting necessary to deliver a superior player experience; interested parties are encouraged to register as soon as possible. Westwood Youth Lacrosse is open to new and experienced male players who are...
St. John’s Nursery School celebrates Vets Day
St John’s Nursery School in Westwood celebrated Veterans Day with a visit from U.S. Army Chief Patricia Lopresti, who has been serving in the Armed Forces for several years. Chief Lopreseti has completed tours in both Afghanistan and Iraq. She shared photos and videos of the airplanes and helicopters that she flies, and answered the...
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Empty Bowls charity banquet upcoming
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By Rama K. Ramaswamy
Frances Bacon once said: “In charity, there is no excess.”
WHS Visual Art Specialist Amie Larson is putting this sentiment into practice by organizing the Empty Bowls Banquet for the second year, on November 20 from 5-7 p.m. in the WHS cafeteria.
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Community Center becomes model train station
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By Laura Drinan
Hometown Weekly Reporter
People of all ages crowded around a tabletop setup. Children leaned into the ropes that kept them at a safe distance from the table while the taller onlookers peered over the children’s heads.
It was a miniature village, complete with tiny houses with lit windows, cars parked on the street,...
South African prints displayed at Davis
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By Amelia Tarallo
Hometown Weekly Special Correspondent
Apartheid in South Africa led to racial segregation amongst artists and their use of specific techniques. White artists studied print making at official art schools, while black artists mastered linocuts at training centers.
Today, pieces created using these techniques convey the importance of communication, language, and community.
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Wellesley Dental Group thanks community
Thank you to our wonderful community for helping make our 10th Annual Candy Drive a huge success. Every year, the drive grows in size and scope. What started as a small candy buy back with a handful of local kids has grown into an endeavor that spans the Metrowest: this year, we have 41 number...
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Elm Bank hosting Festival of Trees
Massachusetts Horticultural Society’s 9th annual Festival of Trees will take place from Friday, November 24 through Sunday, December 10, at Mass Hort’s Elm Bank property, 900 Washington Street, Wellesley. The festival will showcase decorated trees and feature Snow Village, an extensive model train and holiday village collection. The Festival of Trees, in the Hunnewell Building,...
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In the wake of RMS Titanic
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By Bill Lombardi
Hometown Weekly Correspondent
The year was 1912 when 54 year-old Tim McCarthy from Boston boarded the Titanic, never to return home to his family. He worked for Jordan Marsh as a buyer and had traveled extensively in Europe.
After two months in Europe, Timothy was very anxious to return home. On April 11,...
Community gathers for annual road race
