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Lieberman hangs with Revs
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Anna Lieberman, an 11-year-old resident from Needham, joined the New England Revolution on Wednesday, July 26 at the third annual Bowl for a Goal at Splittsville Luxury Lanes in Foxborough to support Special Olympics Massachusetts. Anna spent the evening meeting Revolution players, singing karaoke, and helping the team raise funds for Special Olympics Massachusetts.
The players and coaching staff joined...
Galloway pleads ‘not guilty’ to charges
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By Gabe Stern
Hometown Weekly Intern
Tammie P. Galloway pleaded not guilty to four indictment charges including first degree murder, home invasion, robbery, and larceny of a motor vehicle last Thursday, August 10, at the Norfolk Superior Court in Dedham. The victim of all four charges was Galloway’s former neighbor, Laura Shifrina, who was found...
Sherborn’s open mic night strikes a chord
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By Mary Kate Nolan
Hometown Weekly Intern
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Don Gage shares his lengthy spoken word poem with a captivated audience. Photos by Mary Kate Nolan[/caption]
Tucked away in...
Dover Library hosts origami crafts
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By Laura Drinan
Hometown Weekly Reporter
How is it that dozens of animals, shapes, and everyday objects could be constructed with just one piece of paper?
The Dover Town Library’s “Crafternoon” gave visitors the opportunity to learn the Japanese art of paper folding, origami, to create a wealth of paper creations. The Community Room at the...
Peck named Bentley football captain
By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
Sherborn and Medfield native Connor Peck was recently named one of the four captains for Bentley University football alongside Foxborough’s Mack Lowrie, Waltham’s Junior Chery, and Pawtucket, RI’s Martin Bannerman.
After playing Pop Warner for Holliston throughout his upbringing, Peck played offensive guard at Catholic Memorial from 2010-2014 and was a...
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Summer Brewfest set for September 9
The Sherborn Business Association will host the 5th Annual Summer Brewfest on Friday, September 9 from 6:30 to 10:30 pm at The Heritage of Sherborn. A number of new local breweries, such as Start Line Brewing Company and Greater Good Imperial Brewing, are joining this year along with repeat local favorites such as Jack's Abby, which has supported Brewfest from the...
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Lifetime Learning to feature ukulele class
The Dover Lifetime Learning Program, which is sponsored by the Friends of the Dover Council on Aging, is offering a fun music class again this September, as Daniel Metraux is set to teach basic ukulele in two eight-week sessions at the Caryl Community Center.
Playing music keeps brains active, improves coordination, and lifts the mood. Many...
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Kurt Jackson: Medfield’s resident storyteller
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Christina Perrone
Hometown Weekly Intern
It was Tuesday, June 25 at 7 p.m. Kids filtered through a large room at the back of the Medfield Library, some wearing pajamas, all eager to listen to Kurt Jackson’s stories before going to bed.
Jackson is a resident storyteller at Medfield Library and has been its designated storyteller for...
Rainforest reptiles last seen at Medfield Library
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Christina Perrone
Hometown Weekly Intern
“I have a question for you. Are alligators and crocodiles dinosaurs?” Kristen Bryan asked her young audience July 31, on a Monday afternoon at the Medfield Library. She put it up to a vote via hand raising.
“Alligators and crocodiles are one of the oldest animals on the earth, but they...
Hurley, Murphy’s add new definition to lax offseason
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
Whether it is at the youth, high school, or collegiate levels, lacrosse in the towns of Medfield, Westwood, and Walpole has become a year-round commitment. Success on the field begins with conditioning, eating right, studying film, training, and yes, also keeping the skills sharp.
Throughout a significant portion...
Wellesley’s Liu exporting ballet
This summer, Wellesley resident Angela Liu (’18, Buckingham Browne and Nichols School) and her team of ballet dancers returned to China to continue her ballet program in rural villages. A huge success in Duancun last summer, Angela decided to expand her program to Naduo, an ethnic minority village in Yunnan Province of China, in cooperation...
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Wellesley Scoops growing field hockey interest
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
There are many factors that go into making a specific sport take off and become popular. Maybe the most significant factor, however, is integrating children into that specific sport and developing them at a young age through youth programs. The Wellesley Scoops, an associated club with USA Field...
Han receives Girl Scout Gold Award
Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts (GSEMA) has announced that Medfield Girl Scout Hyesoo (Julie) Han has earned the highest award in Girl Scouting: the Girl Scout Gold Award. She was honored with Gold Awardees from across the Commonwealth at a ceremony on Friday, June 9 at the Massachusetts State House. More than 60 Girl Scouts...
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Medfield’s Dodgers are champions
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The Medfield Major League LA Dodgers peaked at the exact right time, won their last three games, and took home the championship title. This was a hard working, dedicated team who gained momentum and confidence, peaking just as they began their playoff run. In the championship game, the boys found themselves trailing by...
Pinsker-Smith receives music scholarship
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Natixis Global Asset Management has announced that Wellesley’s Jeffrey Pinsker-Smith is one of two recipients of this year’s George Wein Jazz Ambassador Scholarship. Since 2011, Natixis has provided scholarships to students who have shown tremendous musical ability, strong academic achievement, and a commitment to giving back to their communities. The scholarship was presented...
A Medfield fish story
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On the beautiful, picturesque Sunday, July 30, members of the community gathered at Medfield’s Rocky Woods reservation for a family fishing clinic.
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Goddesses in the Gardens coming soon
All are invited to the Goddesses in the Gardens event at The Gardens at Elm Bank on Thursday, August 17, from 5:30 p.m.- 8 p.m. Enjoy an evening of live music, harvest tastings, kid’s activities, and garden tours. Attendees are welcomed to bring a picnic dinner, a blanket or chairs, and enjoy live music by...
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Community relaxes with Summertime Blues concert
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By Laura Drinan
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Blues guitarist Paul Speidel returned to the Wellesley Free Library on Thursday, July 27, to continue the second part of his four part music series, Summertime Blues, sponsored by Friends of the Wellesley Free Library. This time, singer and keyboardist Alizon Lissance accompanied Speidel as they played some of...
Medfield’s Merz starring on History Channel
Medfield resident Jon F. Merz is one of the stars of "The Cars That Made America," a miniseries debuting on the History Channel Sunday, August 13, at 8 p.m., and continuing Monday, August 14, and Tuesday, August 15. The miniseries tells the epic stories of the iconic names behind the cars that shaped America. It...
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