By Lauren Schiavone
Hometown Weekly Staff
As the summer winds down, many Needhamites are spending their last sunny days in the throes of leisure time. Many are relaxing by the pool, perhaps catching up on summer reading or finishing a particularly gripping read. Some, in preparation for back-to-school time, are getting...
By Lauren Schiavone
Hometown Weekly Staff
The Dover Town Library (DTL) is a hub for year-round creativity.
As they do at all libraries, patrons at the DTL feed their minds with the hottest page-turners -- but in Dover, there are plenty of other events that keep the space...
By Lauren Schiavone
Hometown Weekly Staff
Adams Farm in Walpole is known for its gorgeous scenery. A classic barn, miles of hiking trails, and a beautiful community garden make the Walpole spot the perfect place for an evening out. Taking advantage of the picture-perfect setting, the Friends of Adams Farm (FOAF)...
On a hot and muggy weekend in July, Medfield Youth Baseball and Softball and Boy Scout Troop 89 came together to host the 2022 Little League Baseball state championships for 10- and 11-year-old age groups. In late June and early July, Massachusetts teams played in mini-playoffs culminating in the chance to play the...
By Lauren Schiavone
Hometown Weekly Staff
Westwood’s future scientists and mathematicians were recently able to show their skills in a weeklong camp designed for hands-on STEM activities. Hosted by the Westwood Recreation Department, children were able to study topics in a way that felt playful and entertaining. On Friday afternoon, August...
By Stephen Press
Hometown Weekly Editor
Just last week, I was looking out the window of the Hometown Weekly newsroom when the approach of a ride-on lawnmower flushed a rabbit from under some brush coverage and into the open. The freshly-exposed critter seemed annoyed, but not all that put out; it...
In the waning hours of a steamy summer Sunday, the Westwood 16U Select softball team capped off a remarkable run, beating the Blue Hills Impact Club, 8-6, to clinch the Battle of Boston in West Roxbury. It was the third consecutive tournament championship for Westwood over a three-week period.
Mary...
The Freedom Through Literacy Award was established by Judith’s Reading Room in 2015 to identify and honor individual champions of literacy from all disciplines around the world — teachers, librarians, authors, researchers, educators —- anyone who has done exemplary work to instill in others a love of reading.
Lisa Tedeschi...
The Westwood Softball 12UA Select Team continued its winning ways in the Battle of Boston Tournament, going undefeated with a 5-0 record, outscoring their opponents 68-17, and taking their second consecutive tournament championship on Sunday, June 26.
Using a combination of focus, intensity, and enthusiasm, Westwood swept the pool play...
Top Row: Coach Gavin Mish, Coach Dave Crabbe, Charlie Crabbe, Declan Burke, Ryan Frigiani, JT Taylor, Peyton Shusda, Coach Mike Shusda, Coach Keith Taylor. Bottom Row: Andrew DeSimone, Christian Selmi, Quinn Burke, Liam Loffler, Noah Mish, Don Alphas, Lucas Pion.
The Dover Sherborn U12 baseball team bookended its amazing four-year...
Bridget Mulkeen pitched a one-hit shutout with error-free defense behind her in the final as the Westwood 16U Select Softball team beat Rage Softball from Salisbury, MA, 5-0, to claim the Nor'Easter Classic Tournament in Laconia, NH.
The astonishing performance in the championship game capped an inspiring run, as Westwood...
By Lauren Schiavone
Hometown Weekly Staff
Beth Swinning carries the spirit of Shark Week everywhere she goes.
“The librarians at the public library visit us to get the kids ready for summer reading," The Martha Jones Elementary school librarian revealed. "We worked together for this visit to get...
By Lauren Schiavone
Hometown Weekly Staff
Walpole Recreation announced via Twitter on Thursday evening, July 28, that construction has ceased for the South Walpole Community Athletic Complex playground. Located off Route 1A, the newly-constructed playground offers a great way to enjoy Walpole’s gorgeous athletic complex.
By Lauren Schiavone
Hometown Weekly Staff
Walpole’s Adams Farm, just over the border from Westwood, opened its barn doors to Matt Tremble and The Dane Street Project on Saturday, July 30. The afternoon of free music, hosted by the Friends of Adams Farm, drew quite the crowd. Guests brought lawn chairs,...
By Lauren Schiavone
Hometown Weekly staff
The Humble Spirit Drum group visited the Needham Free Public Library on Saturday afternoon, July 30.
Humble Spirit, which set up just outside of the library, offered the chance for all ages to drum, sing, and learn about Native culture. Families gathered...
By Emily Rast
Hometown Weekly Intern
If you visited the Needham Free Public Library last month, chances are you may have noticed some new faces.
The...
By Lauren Schiavone
Hometown Weekly Staff
Summertime typically means sunshine, beach trips and barbecues.
But what about bubbles?
Who can resist chasing after and popping bubbles on a sunny day? To that end,...
By Lauren Schiavone
Hometown Weekly Staff
Theater lovers in the community recently reclined on Adirondack chairs to enjoy the beautiful weather — and the Gazebo Players of...
By Emily Rast
Hometown Weekly Intern
Dover’s Powisset Farm has called their Thursday Sunset Series “summer at its finest,” and they may just be right.
Anyone who has spent a summer in Massachusetts knows that it’s often the simple things that make the season special, and Powisset Farm...
By Lauren Schiavone
Hometown Weekly Staff
The Council on Aging hosted an armchair traveler event at the Westwood Public Library on Thursday, July 19, as seniors and library patrons stayed cool in the Community Meeting Room and got a taste of Florence, Italy. Led by Linda Sorgiovanni and Carolyn White of...
