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By Laura Drinan
Hometown Weekly Reporter
As Houston and the surrounding towns affected by Hurricane Harvey began to go back to normal, many schools discovered their libraries had suffered devastating losses. Without an adequate library, students cannot reach the milestones in literacy development that are crucial for their academic lives.
[caption id="attachment_21788" align="alignright" width="400"]A life of trafficking, addiction, and redemption
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By Laura Drinan
Hometown Weekly Reporter
“The first time he put his hands on me, we were coming from Connecticut and I was driving, probably two in the morning. I say something he doesn’t like, and he backhands me so hard that my head hit the window and my vision actually became blurry. I couldn’t...
Westwood Day recycling yields results
Nearly a ton of recyclable cardboard, bottles, cans, and rigid containers were rescued from the landfill at this year’s Westwood Day. Fairgoers and vendors generally followed the rules of "no food or plastic bags" in the recycling bins, which were paired with trash carts throughout the...
The seventh most important guest speaker
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By Laura Drinan
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Pollard Middle School students were starstruck by the author of their One School One Book’s novel, “The Seventh Most Important Thing,” Shelley Pearsall, who visited the school on September 26. Students celebrated the half-day with talks from Pearsall and activities relating to the book, which was read by...
Brendan and Brian Marsoobian are Eagle Scouts
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Brian and Brendan Marsoobian have attained the rank of Eagle Scout with Troop 42 Norwood. They are seniors at Westwood High School and have been in Troop 42 for about six years.
In order to attain Eagle rank, Scouts must complete an Eagle Scout Service Project. “In addition to providing service and fulfilling the...
A visit to the State House
Westwood and Dedham Seniors visited the Massachusetts State House and were given a tour by Representative Paul McMurtry and Senator Mike Rush, followed by lunch in the State House Dining Room....
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St. Joseph’s hosting Information Night
St. Joseph Elementary School is inviting parents to their Information Night on Thursday, October 26, at 7:00 p.m., to learn more about its mission, curriculum, school community, and newly renovated building. The meeting will be held in the St. Joseph School Library on 90 Pickering Street in Needham.
Noted for its academic excellence, the school provides...
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Walk Through History coming in October
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From McIntosh Tavern to Town Hall and Memorial Park, Needham is rich in history. Members of the community are invited to participate in Needham’s Walk Through History and explore the buildings, parks, and houses that reveal the stories they only thought they knew.
This free event that will take place Sunday, October 8 from...
Revs recognize Westwood’s Lenkaitis Raffoni
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The New England Revolution recognized Lauren Lenkaitis Raffoni from Westwood as the team’s Honorary Captain at their home game on Saturday, September 23, against Toronto FC. She was honored on field during a pregame ceremony for her involvement with the Pan-Mass Challenge, where she met Revolution defender/midfielder Chris Tierney and Toronto FC midfielder...
Westwood’s O’Regan headed to Ireland
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Westwood resident Feargal O’Regan will head on an all-expenses paid trip for two to Ireland. O’Regan was one of two winners of the WROL 950AM “Irish Idol” contest, held on Saturday in Marina Bay as part of the station’s 50th anniversary celebration.
The “Irish Idol” competition featured over 50 non-professional musicians who submitted...
Olympic swimmer Schmitt addressing IAM Strong
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The IAM Strong Foundation will sponsor, with the support of The Norwood Theatre, “An Evening With Allison Schmitt” on Wednesday, October 18. The program will take place at The Norwood Theatre at 109 Central Street, Norwood. The doors will open at 7:00 p.m. and the program begins at 7:30 p.m.
Allison Schmitt is an...
Park and Rec spearheading Clean-Up
Needham Park and Recreation and DPW Parks and Forestry are teaming up for Needham’s annual Fall Town-Wide Clean-Up Saturday, October 14. Individuals, families, clubs, groups, and teams are all invited to lend a hand to help keep Needham beautiful. Park and Recreation staff will be on hand at the Public Services Administration Building (500 Dedham...
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‘Circus girl’ to visit Needham Library
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In 1971, 17-year-old Elizabeth Carter Wellington was at a crossroads. She had already left Newton North High School to travel the world, and lived in India for a year. Back home, her search for a different path led to one that even she didn't expect: the circus.
Wellington, who has since earned a PhD...
Library Friends hosting annual book sale
The Friends of the Westwood Library will be hosting their annual book sale on Thursday, October 12 from 1 to 8:30 p.m., Friday, October 13, from 10 a.m. to 5:45 p.m., and Saturday, October 14, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The sale will take place at the Main Library.
Volunteers have been tirelessly working to...
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Brains battle for bronze, silver, and gold
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By Laura Drinan
Hometown Weekly Reporter
It’s a seven-letter word and the category is “Thing.”
The wheel spins and a woman guesses an “O” to kick off the game. Laurie Blake, a community service representative from one of the local in-home senior care companies, fills in the sixth letter of the word with an “O”...
Medfield Library celebrates centennial
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By Laura Drinan
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Medfield community gathered on October 1 for a once-in-a-lifetime occasion. Over one hundred years ago, a man named Granville Dailey, a New York City native who summered in Medfield, contacted William G. Perry, an architect, to draw up the plans for a library in town. Soon after, the...
Attorney General Healey speaking in Walpole
The League of Women Voters will be sponsoring an appearance by Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey at a Town Hall Meeting on Monday, October 23, at 6:30 p.m., at Walpole High School.
Healey will be outlining the issues she and her office are standing up on, but most of the time will be devoted to answering...
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Flu vaccine clinics coming to Walpole
Walpole flu vaccine clinics are upcoming for Walpole residents ages four years and older.
All state vaccine can only be used on ages 18 years and younger - so Rite Aid will be at the town’s clinic and will accept all insurance cards, except Tufts, to vaccinate all adults 19 years and older. Residents are...
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Medfield joins arts campaign launch
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Local arts advocate and Cultural Alliance of Medfield Chair Jean Mineo was among the contingent of state arts, business, education and political leaders at the recent, invitation-only launch of the "Arts Means Business" advocacy campaign in Boston featuring Mayor Marty Walsh.
In addition to Walsh, featured speakers included Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce...
Walpole students commended by NMSC
Principal Stephen Imbusch of Walpole High School announced that Nirupa Abraham, Dana Demartino, Jessica Fitzgerald, Sylvia Lanni, Matthew Luongo, William Porter, and Katarina Ruda have been named Commended Students in the 2018 National Merit Scholarship Program. A Letter of Commendation from the school and National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC), which conducts the program, was presented...
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