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Thorbjornsen 2017 Pre-Junior Amateur champ
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
Michael Thorbjornsen continues to make his mark on the golf world at the young age of 15 after winning the 2017 Massachusetts Pre-Junior Amateur Championship on August 2 at The Orchards Golf Course in South Hadley (ages 14 and 15).
The Wellesley resident shot 214 overall across three rounds,...
The great American eclipse of 2017
By Rama K. Ramaswamy
On August 21, 2017, Americans will experience the first complete solar eclipse in decades that will be completely visible throughout the continental United States. Furthermore, no one outside the continental US will be able to see it.
The August 21 eclipse has been aptly dubbed “The Great American Eclipse.” It will be viewable...
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Barefoot Soccer raises AIDS funds, awareness
By Lisa Moore
Hometown Weekly Correspondent
Last weekend, Wellesley United Soccer Club hosted the 7th annual 24 Hours of Barefoot Soccer in Wellesley. Due to severe weather on Saturday, the event was shortened to a nine-hour event on Sunday. Run by volunteers each year, 24 Hours of Barefoot Soccer is a fundraiser to support Grassroot Soccer Inc....
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‘Chicago’ arrives in Wellesley
“I didn’t do it!”
Well, someone had to, so Wellesley Theatre Project (WTP) will find out who with "Chicago," the longest running American musical in Broadway history. Performances will take place Thursday, August 17 at 7:00 p.m., Friday, August 18 at 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, August 19 at 2:00 p.m. All performances will be held at...
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Summer Movie Series marches on
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As part of the Summer Movie Series, Wellesley residents and their families gathered on the lawn of Wellesley Town Hall at sunset on August 9 for a viewing of the modern classic, “Field of Dreams.”
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Wellesley Dental Group celebrates 20 years
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Doctors Femina and Ejaz Ali celebrated Wellesley Dental Group's 20th anniversary on August 4.
The Dental Group team wanted to honor this milestone with a fun, cookout-style party for friends, family, patients and community members. Over 100 people attended, enjoying hot-off-the-grill barbeque, cool refreshments and great company.
The year marks another milestone for the Dental...
Kiddie car wash delights in Westwood
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Christina Perrone
Hometown Weekly Intern
Thursday, August 8 was a bright, sunny day at the Westwood Library — perfect conditions for a car wash, or even a toy car wash. Librarians invited young motorists to come wash, wax, shine and detail their favorite toy vehicles on the afternoon.
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Stacey Peasley Band rocks Medfield concert
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By Laura Drinan
Hometown Weekly Reporter
After hearing some songs of the “Top 100” radio stations, rock fanatics may worry about the future of their beloved music genre and culture. But fear not, for Stacey Peasley has combined rock and children’s music, which inspires an enjoyment for rock and its subgenres. Peasley, a critically acclaimed...
Westwood Youth Track concludes successful summer
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By Ned Sheehan
Hometown Weekly Intern
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A group of Westwood boys get warmed up out on the turf before...
Science and storytelling intertwine in Westwood
By Laura Drinan
Hometown Weekly Reporter
ScienceTellers makes learning about science more engaging and enjoyable by pairing scientific demonstrations with a riveting story. Westwood Public Library hosted a Science Tellers event on Monday, July 31, during which children from ages four to eight participated in experiments and a listened to the tale of two children, Grace and...
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Football Academy announces awards
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Medfield football recently held its annual Jr. Warrior Football Academy. The Academy has announced its award winners:
Camper of the day I: Eddie Viles
Camper of the day II: David Hill
Camper of the day III: Jackson Foscaldo
Camper of the day IV: Colby Guarnagia
Spirit: Will Griffin
Leadership: Nick Caro
Hard work: Ryan Murray
Most Improved: David Hill
Camper of Week:...
Medfield Library hosts tie-dye event
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By Laura Drinan
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Children at the Medfield Public Library customized their clothes with pops of color at the library’s tie-dye event in the Craft Room. Led by instructor Brenda, children transformed their plain white clothes into beautiful, colorful creations. “There’s no such things as a bad tie-dye, just one you might not...
Dwight-Derby House holding Anniversary Gala
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The Dwight-Derby House will host its 20th Anniversary Gala on Sept. 9 to celebrate 20 years since the Town of Medfield purchased the house and property. The evening of local food and music promises to be a fun-filled event with local musicians Tom Duprey, David Hawthorn, and Jeri Bergonzi with her trio, hors d’oeuvres (6 p.m.) and an elegant buffet...
Betro Pharmacy retires after 65 years
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By Laura Drinan
Hometown Weekly Reporter
For 65 years, Walpole and the surrounding community’s residents could count on Betro Pharmacy for any of their retail healthcare needs. Owner Peter A. Betro and his staff’s personalized services made filling prescriptions, choosing insurance plans, and finding any medical equipment one may need a pleasant and hassle-free experience....
Grace Sterling completes Fashion Academy
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Seventh grade student Grace Sterling of Westwood recently received a Fashion Academy "Certificate of Completion" from the School of Fashion Design. Fashion Academy introduces high school students to fashion design, sketching, patterns, and sewing in a professional studio workroom setting on Newbury Street in Boston....
Library to feature poster exhibit
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A new exhibit at the Walpole Public Library can best be described as “Art that wears its politics on its sleeve.”
The exhibit consists of posters from several countries, and the causes they espouse are many. Posters on display are about issues like the Spanish Civil War, migration, anti-fascism, Angolan independence, censorship and other...
Indie music meets silliness in Walpole
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By Laura Drinan
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The name “Rolie Polie Guacamole” may sound like pure silliness, but parents at the Walpole Public Library were pleasantly surprised to discover that the children’s indie band is talented, upbeat, and hilarious. Rolie Polie Guacamole engaged their audience, taking kids on a musical expedition of brushing one’s teeth, riding...
Walpole’s Carlow named National Lacrosse All-Star
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Mason Carlow, son of Tim and Meg Carlow, a Walpole resident and rising seventh grader at Blessed Sacrament School, was recently named a 2017 National Lacrosse All-Star and was selected to represent the state of Massachusetts and Team New England at the National Lacrosse Academy and Brine National Lacrosse Classic from July 18-21 in Richmond, Virginia.
The National Lacrosse Academy brings the...
Memorial Park hosts truckloads of entertainment
