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Pollard parents create new teachers’ space

Parents from Pollard worked tirelessly on creating a new teachers’ space at Pollard Middle School this summer.

With a volunteer interior designer, a volunteer photographer, and many parents, the space was transformed to a wonderful work area and lunch space for teachers....

NEF accepting fall ’17 grant apps

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For over 25 years, the Needham Education Foundation (NEF) has funded over 650 grants to fund innovative and enriching programs at each public school in Needham. The Education Foundation is seeking input from members of the community with ideas to enhance their child's learning experience or school community. The NEF is now accepting applications...

VFW hosts Vegas Nite

[ccfic caption-text format="plaintext"]The Needham Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2498 held its annual dinner and “Vegas Nite” for paraplegic patients from the Veterans Administration HealthCare facility in Brockton. Sixteen guests arrived in wheelchairs with their attendants to the Post function hall on Junction Street, where members from the Post escorted them in for a sirloin steak...

Plugged In celebrates Rose O’Malley

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The Plugged In community recently held a special going-away party for Plugged In teacher and all around amazing human being Rose O’Malley. Rose's path now leads her to Philadelphia and a new musical adventure. More than 15 years ago, Rose was in Plugged In's very first band. She was an important part of that...

Boosters hosting Sprint Triathlon

The Dover-Sherborn Boosters will host it's 13th annual Sprint Triathlon on Sunday, September 17. The race starts at 8:00 a.m. at Farm Pond in Sherborn with a .25 mile swim in this pristine pond followed by a 14.8 mile bike ride through the scenic roads of Sherborn and Dover. The race culminates with a 3.4...

Friday night lights return to Westwood

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By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor The Westwood High School football team returned to the gridiron for their 2017 season opener on Friday night under the lights at home against Pembroke, beginning a new era of Wolverines football with first-year head coach Brad Pindel. Senior captain Jake Antonucci led the Wolverine offense in seemingly...

MCPE invites community to Medfield Day booth

The Medfield Coalition for Public Education (MCPE) is celebrating its 30th year, and is inviting the community to visit their Medfield Day booth, located in front of the Montrose School. The MCPE will be hosting our annual free book raffle for kids of all ages, and will be handing out free tote bags....

Brownies raising funds for Harvey victims

A Westwood Brownie troop has connected with a Girl Scout troop in Houston, TX, where many of the girls have lost their homes and belongings in the massive floods of Hurricane Harvey. To raise money and offer support for their families, the Westwood Brownie troop will be holding a huge yard sale/bake sale on 129...

St. Mark’s Greek Fest this weekend

St. Mark’s Orthodox Cathedral of Westwood will present its third annual St. Mark’s Greek Fest on Saturday, September 16, and Sunday, September 17, on the church grounds at 340 Clapboardtree Street. The festival will run on Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m and Sunday from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. There will be authentic homemade...

Vine Lake hosts lively treasure hunt

[ccfic caption-text format="plaintext"] By Amelia Tarallo Hometown Weekly Special Correspondent Each summer, Vine Lake Cemetery welcomes visitors to explore Medfield’s history with tours and activities. On Saturday, August 19th, members of the trustees of Vine Lake welcomed families on a fun scavenger hunt around the oldest section of the cemetery. Each participant received 10 questions, each one centered around...

Author Lin to address Westwood Library

Jennifer Lin, a former China correspondent for The Philadelphia Inquirer, will discuss her family memoir, "Shanghai Faithful: Betrayal and Forgiveness in a Chinese Christian Family," at the Westwood Public Library on Thursday, Sept. 14, at 7 p.m. Within the next decade, China could have more Christians than any country in the world. Through the 150-year saga...

Local Republicans hold candidate forum

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The Norfolk County Republican Committee, along with the Walpole Republican Town Committee, Mass Young Republicans, and Youth Conservatives of Mass, held a “Meet and Greet,” followed by a “Candidates Forum” for the Republican Primary candidates in the Mass State Senate Bristol/Norfolk District Special Election. The well-attended event was held at Napper Tandy’s in Walpole...

Doctor Who Club meets in Westwood

The Doctor Who Club meets weekly on Monday at 6 p.m. in the Westwood Library on 660 High Street. The meetings involve discussions of both old and new Doctor Who series, as well as viewings of episodes. Interested parties are encouraged to sign up at www.doctorwhoclub.org, and to email DoctorWhoClub@yahoo.com with any questions....

Special election set for September 19

There will be a special state primary election to replace State Senator James Timilty on Tuesday, September 19, from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m., at The Center on 1 Ice House Road in Medfield. All four Medfield precincts will report to The Center for voting. The Democratic ballot will contain Paul R. Feeney and Edward R....

Youth Lacrosse opens spring registration

Registration for the Westwood Youth Lacrosse spring season will open for the spring 2018 season on September 15. Westwood Youth Lacrosse is open to new and experienced male players who are in grades 1-8. To register, visit www.westwoodyouthlacrosse.com and look for the "Register Now" button. Individuals are encouraged to sign up by December 1 to...

Glad Rags Thrift Shop opens

Summer will soon be gone, and Glad Rags Thrift Shop will open its doors on Tuesday, September 19, to commence its 41st year. Located at 30 Hartford Street in Westwood (right off route 109 in the center of town), the shop carries a full line of of new and used clothing For men, women and...

Boys varsity soccer selling pint glasses

The Medfield boys varsity soccer team will be selling custom-made Medfield Warriors pint glasses for $6 apiece or $20 for a set of four. All proceeds from the sales will be go towards the growing needs of the MHS boys soccer program. To buy a pint glass while supplies last, members of the community may either...

Youths sing and swing at library

By Laura Drinan Hometown Weekly Reporter Story time, playing instruments, and dancing are some of the most enriching activities for children. They are activities that can be done nearly anywhere at just about any time with practically anybody. While the combinations of what, where, when and with whom are endless, preschool-aged children found themselves listening to stories,...

O’Neil, Raiders battle Rebels in opener

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By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor The Walpole and Wellesley High School varsity girls soccer teams opened up their seasons and Bay State Conference action on the turf in some scorching heat in Wellesley last Tuesday afternoon. Behind a strong second half by Walpole’s Libby Foley and the speedy Maria Toumbouras, the Rebels (1-0)...

WSA sponsoring Sally Meding demonstration

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Sally Meding will share her creative process in a painting demonstration entitled “Realism through Abstraction.” This event is being sponsored by the Wellesley Society of Artists, Inc. (WSA) and will take place at the Wellesley Free Library, 530 Washington Street, on Wednesday, September 27. A reception and WSA Fall show awards presentation will...

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Pollard parents create new teachers’ space

NEF accepting fall ’17 grant apps

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VFW hosts Vegas Nite

Plugged In celebrates Rose O’Malley

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Boosters hosting Sprint Triathlon

Friday night lights return to Westwood

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MCPE invites community to Medfield Day booth

Brownies raising funds for Harvey victims

St. Mark’s Greek Fest this weekend

Vine Lake hosts lively treasure hunt

Author Lin to address Westwood Library

Local Republicans hold candidate forum

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Doctor Who Club meets in Westwood

Special election set for September 19

Youth Lacrosse opens spring registration

Glad Rags Thrift Shop opens

Boys varsity soccer selling pint glasses

Youths sing and swing at library

O’Neil, Raiders battle Rebels in opener

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WSA sponsoring Sally Meding demonstration

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