By Laura Drinan
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Each month, the Wellesley Free Library will display a different collection in the exhibit cases leading into the Children’s Library. Oftentimes they are filled with vibrant and colorful pieces of art from the local schools, and sometimes they were exhibits curated by the librarians to spread information about the...
By Michael FlanaganHometown Weekly Sports Editor
With Friday evening marking the beginning Yom Kippur, the Walpole and Wellesley High School football teams played a rare matinee game on Sunday afternoon, with the Rebels (2-2, 2-1) prevailing 13-7 over the Raiders (2-2, 0-1) thanks to a pair of touchdown passes by quarterback Brett Lavanchy.
Stout defensive...
Businessman and philanthropist John Kingston, currently exploring a 2018 challenge to Sen. Elizabeth Warren, attended a meeting of the Wellesley Republican Town Committee (RTC) Monday night to offer his vision for the country and why he is best positioned to defeat Warren....
The Wellesley Food Pantry recently participated in this year’s Ride for Food. This year’s riders, who represented the largest number of WFP members to participate in a Ride for Food, had a beautiful day for the 10, 25 and 50-mile rides. Donations have topped $14,500, which is slightly behind last year's intake of about $19,000....
Wellesley Theatre Project (WTP) has expanded into a newly renovated classroom and rehearsal space at the Wellesley Community Center. WTP is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit that has provided youth performing arts education, summer camps and community outreach programs in Wellesley for over five years.
The Wellesley Community Center, the largest common civic organization in...
The USATF-certified 17th annual Camy 5K Run & David 5K Walk will be held on Saturday, Nov. 11, at the Walpole Italian-American Club, 109 Stone St., Walpole. The Camy 5K Run is at 10 a.m., the David 5K Walk at 9:50 a.m., and the free Rosina Fun Run of 50 yards for kids 11 and...
By Laura Drinan
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Neither rain nor thunderstorm warnings stopped Dover residents from enjoying the autumn themed festival at Springdale Field. Under the protection of a 3,600 square foot tent, festival-goers enjoyed warm food and drinks, live entertainment, and the company of the community, all while supporting the Dover Land Conservation Trust (DLCT).
This...
By Laura Drinan Hometown Weekly Reporter
On September 29, children were invited to the Sherborn Public Library at the Community Center for “Stay and Play Storytime,” which included stories and activities for babies and preschoolers. During the event, families enjoyed fall-themed books and crafts to get excited for autumn.
Filling in for Cheryl Ouellette, the...
By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
Coming off a 10-6 win at Ashland last Friday night, it was a perfect start without a perfect ending for the Dover-Sherborn Regional High football team at home on Thursday evening. Playing their first-ever TVL matchup against conference newcomer Dedham (2-2), the Raiders scored on their opening...
The Friends of the Dover Council on Aging will be holding their Harvest Brunch (formerly October Jazz Brunch) at Dover’s American Legion Hall on Sunday, October 22, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. This is the Council’s largest fundraiser this year.
Both Rep. Denise Garlick and Selectman Candace McCann will serve as honorary co-chairs. This...
Frederick Law Olmsted is the subject of a lecture sponsored jointly by the Dover Historical Society and Chicatabot Garden Club on Wednesday, October 18, at 7:30 p.m. at the Dover Library, Lower Level. Alan Banks will be the speaker. He is Supervisory Park Ranger of Fairsted in Brookline, Olmsted’s last home and the...
Members of the community were out in droves for the fourth annual Nora Searle Memorial Fun Run to benefit Dana-Farber Cancer Institute on Sunday, October 1.
The event is intended to remember and celebrate the life of Nora Searle, a life-long resident of Sherborn. An athlete, student, and friend, Nora died in April, 2012,...
The USATF-certified 17th annual Camy 5K Run & David 5K Walk will be held on Saturday, Nov. 11, at the Walpole Italian-American Club, 109 Stone St., Walpole. The Camy 5K Run is at 10 a.m., the David 5K Walk at 9:50 a.m., and the free Rosina Fun Run of 50 yards for kids...
By Laura Drinan
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Medfield prides itself on a fantastic library, with a huge selection of books and media, phenomenal activities, and a caring staff. One of the people who makes the Medfield Public Library such a treasured place is the director, Kristen Chin, known as Kris around the library. As much as...
By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
Coming off a thrilling 43-36 win at Ashland last week, Mitchell Gonser continued to light up the TVL on Friday evening with four touchdown passes, guiding the Medfield High football team to a 55-10 win over Norton (0-3) and moving the Warriors to 3-0 on the year.
Medfield’s defense...
By Amelia Tarallo Hometown Weekly Correspondent
On Thursday, visitors of the library observed Karen Antonowicz’s presentation on Cocktail Culture: The Mad Men Era. The audience was temporarily taken back into the days of the 1940s and 1960s.
Karen Antonowicz, who gave the talk, dressed in cocktail culture style: a 1960s peach suit with a green hat. Antonowicz...
The National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) was established in 1955 specifically to conduct the annual National Merit Scholarship Program. Scholarships are underwritten by NMSC with its own funds and by approximately 420 business organizations and higher education institutions that share NMSC’s goals of honoring the nation’s scholastic champions and encouraging the pursuit of...
The Medfield Coalition for Public Education will host its annual trivia event on Friday, November 3, at the American Legion in Medfield. Teams of four adults will compete in a fun and friendly atmosphere to test their knowledge on a wide range of topics, including sports, politics, geography, history, arts and entertainment, and more. There...
The MFi Angel Run is holding a contest for a soloist, duet, or group to sing the National Anthem at the start of this year’s event on Sunday, December 3.
Students in grades 6-12 who are residents of Medfield are encouraged to submit an audition video to the Medfield Foundation Facebook page or Twitter account, @MedfieldFndn,...
By Laura Drinan Hometown Weekly Reporter
Earlier this year, Needham mourned the loss of James Hugh Powers, the longest serving Town Meeting member in Needham’s history.
Powers was more than a prominent figure in town politics, though. He was a United States Marines veteran, a Harvard graduate, and a beloved member of the community.
On September...
