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Foundation for MetroWest receives national recognition

Foundation for MetroWest receives national recognition

Foundation for MetroWest recently received accreditation with the nation’s highest standard for philanthropic excellence - National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations. This program establishes legal, ethical, effective practices for community foundations everywhere. “Meeting the National Standards benchmarks is a rigorous, comprehensive process,” said Randy Royster, Chair of the Community Foundations National Standards Board. “This accreditation...

Medfield Farmers’ Market soldiers onward

Medfield Farmers’ Market soldiers onward

If it’s Thursday, it must be Market Day in Medfield. As Farmers’ Markets go it probably would be considered small, but without a doubt comprehensive. Each week approximately twelve farmers and other vendors set up on the lawn of the historic First Parish Meeting House on North St., beside Meeting House Pond, with festive canopies...

Coffeehouse to support Women’s Equality Day

Coffeehouse to support Women’s Equality Day

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“And they decided to do something about it!” says a character in the musical “We Did It For You!” But it could be a description of the women and men who formed the Medfield Huddle in February to address the rights of the oppressed and disenfranchised. Since forming, this social justice group has...

Library permanently displays St. George painting

Library permanently displays St. George painting

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By Laura Drinan Hometown Weekly Reporter Main Street in Walpole might mean something a little bit different to each one of the town’s residents. Some may think of passing through Main Street for a part of the daily commute, whereas others might get hungry thinking about Main Street’s restaurants. Those who grew up in Walpole...

Fish and Game Club welcomes vets

Fish and Game Club welcomes vets

On August 5, veterans gathered at the North Walpole Fish and Game Club and prepared to set out on the waters of Willett Pond. The participants were part of the Heroes On The Water Boston chapter, which is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping military service members and veterans suffering from PTSD ( Post Traumatic...

Walpole’s Adams takes Ice Bucket Challenge

Walpole’s Adams takes Ice Bucket Challenge

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By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor It’s been a summer to remember for Walpole native Johnny Adams, and as hot and busy as it has been, Adams is finding productive and traditionally heartwarming ways to cool down. Upon earning his degree from Boston College, where he was a standout shortstop for the Eagles throughout...

Walpole rocks out

Walpole rocks out

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On Tuesday, July 25, members of the community flocked to the town common to hear music from Jumpin’ Juba. A Boston-based band with feet in more genres than it can count, the group was appreciated by Walpole’s music lovers. The town’s concert series will continue on Tuesday, August 15, with acoustic duo Knock...

Walpole Media assisting COA construction

Walpole Media assisting COA construction

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Walpole Media Corporation has chosen to assist in covering some of the costs associated with the new Walpole Council on Aging facility, as part of their continued outreach to the senior community of Walpole. The planned construction of the new Walpole Council on Aging (COA) facility presents an opportunity for Walpole Media to ensure...

Walpole’s Novick contributes ‘Kindness Rocks’

Walpole’s Novick contributes ‘Kindness Rocks’

Walpole resident Julia Novick, age 8, made a major contribution to Bird Park’s “Kindness Rocks” garden this week. Looking for an opportunity to help the park and others, Julia saw the “Kindness Rocks” at the park and decided that would be a good way to give back and put her artistic talents to good use....

WestwoodWinds performs American medley concert

WestwoodWinds performs American medley concert

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Christina Perrone Hometown Weekly Intern On Tuesday, August 1, Fox Hill Village invited WestwoodWinds, Westwood’s own community band, to perform a concert before members, staff, and family members. The community band, directed by Jim Giurleo, accepts musicians from Westwood High School all the way to retirees. “We are always pleased to perform here in Fox...

Westwood COA samples the MIND diet

Westwood COA samples the MIND diet

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By Laura Drinan Hometown Weekly Reporter A diet full of ripe fruits, fresh vegetables, and whole grains could keep a person bursting with energy from sunrise to sunset, whereas living off of microwave dinners and fast food could cause a person to feel sluggish and unmotivated all day long. Most people consider a diet to...

Westwood educator attends national art seminar

Westwood educator attends national art seminar

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Matthew Shine, an educator at Westwood's E.W. Thurston Middle School, was selected as one of only 53 participants of the 2017 National Gallery of Art Teacher Institute on Art of the Renaissance held in Washington, D.C., in July. The six-day seminar brought together teachers of art, English, history, math, and related subjects from 22...

Intergeneration program visits the farm

Intergeneration program visits the farm

On Sunday, July 16, seven students and five seniors met at Powisset Farm for a cooking adventure. Underwritten by the Foundation for Westwood Education, the event’s theme was “Fresh from the Farm … Summer Abundance.”

Intergeneration program visits the Powisset farm

Both students and seniors enjoyed using fresh farm...

Westwood’s Fairbanks retires from museum

Westwood’s Fairbanks retires from museum

Fuller Craft Museum has bid a fond farewell to Director Jonathan L. Fairbanks as he retires from his role as Director at Fuller Craft Museum, effective July. After a long, prestigious career, including five years as Director of Fuller Craft Museum, Fairbanks has decided to retire at the age of 84. In recognition of his...

Chi, Waves battle Sharks in thriller

Chi, Waves battle Sharks in thriller

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By Ned Sheehan Hometown Weekly Intern On Thursday, August 3, at Westwood High School, parents and swimmers packed into the steaming pool area to watch the underdog Westwood Waves nearly vanquish the Needham Sharks in an excellent swim meet. [caption id="attachment_19980" align="alignright" width="300"]

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Confident desires are neglected in ‘Wish Upon’

By Peter Kougias Hometown Weekly Intern “Wish Upon” is the new horror movie directed by John R. Leonetti (“Annabelle”) and written by Barbara Marshall. Clare (Joey King) comes from a broken home and stays afloat on the social food chain. She witnessed her mother’s suicide and her father (Ryan Phillippe) is a dumpster diver hoarding junk to...

Library goers wiggle and giggle

Library goers wiggle and giggle

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Christina Perrone Hometown Weekly Intern On the morning of Tuesday, June 25, Westwood Public Library held its daily story time, a segment named “Wiggle and Giggle Storytime.” Indeed, there was much wiggling and giggling during the fun event held by Suzie Canale, a member of the Westwood library staff. Many children and their parents showed...

Peck, Herman lead NEFC to national title

Peck, Herman lead NEFC to national title

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By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor In September of 2016, local youth soccer stars Maddi Peck of Westwood and Rachel Herman of Dover and their club team, New England Football Club (NEFC), set a goal to get to the finals of the 2017 national tournament. Ten months later, Peck and Herman not only met...

WestwoodWinds to perform on August 7

WestwoodWinds to perform on August 7

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WestwoodWinds, Westwood’s community concert band, will hold its eighth summer concert Monday, August 7, at 6:30 in Westwood High School’s Cafeteria Courtyard. The concert is free and open to all. Audience members may bring lawn chairs or a blanket and a picnic to enjoy the music with an evening breeze. In the event...

Oven Mouth part of Westwood’s legacy

Oven Mouth part of Westwood’s legacy

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By Shelly W. Santaniello Hometown Weekly Correspondent Westwood was incorporated in 1897, yet all around town, there are historic homes and evidence of historic events dating back to the colonial period. The “new” town of Westwood has an old history because it used to be West Dedham, which was settled in 1641. Some of...

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