Swim Team raises COA funds
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Bob Begin discusses Lawrence of Arabia
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By Laura Drinan
Hometown Weekly Reporter
History buff Bob Begin shared his extensive knowledge on T.E. Lawrence on Monday, July 24, at the Walpole Public Library.
Begin started his presentation with a brief summary of Lawrence’s early life. Lawrence was born out of wedlock in 1888 and was a loner for most of his childhood...
Acoustic duo to play Walpole
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Howie Newman and Joe Kessler, also known as Knock on Wood, have teamed up to form a lively acoustic duo that plays funny original songs (suitable for all ages) as well as well-known covers, spanning everything from the Beatles to Steely Dan to the Dropkick Murphys. Their varied repertoire features excellent...
Friends planning for Adams Farm anniversary
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An informational meeting to plan the 20th Anniversary Celebration of Adams Farm will take place on in the barn at Adams Farm on Wednesday, August 9, at 7:00 p.m. The celebration itself will occur on Saturday, September 30, with a rain date of Sunday, October 1.
The Friends of Adams Farm are asking...
Kids get creative with marshmallow structures
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By Gabe Stern
Hometown Weekly Intern
Over 15 kids between the ages of 5 and 8 were challenged to think like engineers last Wednesday, July 27 at the Needham Public Library as part of a Marshmallow Construction Competition. During the competition, the largest free-standing structure made of 20 marshmallows and 25 toothpicks would be...
Register donates through Suits for Success
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Due to the generosity of countless Norfolk County residents, Register of Deeds William P. O’Donnell recently delivered a sizeable clothing donation, through its Suits for Success program, to Interfaith Social Services of Quincy.
Register O’Donnell stated, “On behalf of the many compassionate Norfolk County residents and Registry staff who contributed clothing, it is...
Needham Garden Club announces new officers
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The Needham Garden Club recently announced the election of a new slate of officers for the upcoming 2017-2018 calendar. Co-Presidents Nancy Agler and Diana Conroy will head the club for next year, along with 1st Vice Presidents Fawn Hurwitz and Lori Markell - Program; 2nd Vice Presidents Anne Carlson and Char Sidell -...
Great Hall Concert Series announces season
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Season subscriptions for the Needham Bank Great Hall Concert Series are available now and going fast. This season's exciting lineup promises to be another big hit in MetroWest and the best yet.
The season will open on Saturday, September 23, with saxophonist, singer, composer and rising star Grace Kelly. Grace and her quartet play...
Sign language a hit at Medfield Library
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By Katrina Margolis
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Charlotte Cassidy loves teaching children sign language, and so when she had the chance to share her knowledge of the language at the Medfield Public Library, she immediately acceded. On July 11, 13, 18 and 20, children ages six to ten gathered in the Children’s Room of the library...
Medfield Garden Club beautifies town
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The Medfield Garden Club (MGC), a working and teaching club that welcomes new members with and without gardening experience, is continuing its mission to beautify the town.
Recently, new members Helen Beedy and Marcia Trahan have joined in the effort, adding to the ranks of more than 30 members who plant and maintain two...
Refurbished tennis courts open
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The tennis courts at Metacomet Park have been completely resurfaced over the past three weeks. The courts officially re-opened for play on Friday.
The work, completed by East Coast Sealcoating, including repair of all the cracks around the playing surface and the perimeter of the courts. After the cracks were filled, they were grinded...
William Johnson granted a wish
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Medfield’s William Johnson has recently returned from a Make-A-Wish trip to see the World Cup of Power Soccer being played in Kissimmee, FL and take in the World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios down the street.
The Make-A-Wish team from MA/RI sent the Johnsons to stay at a private villa at the...
Sherborn’s sand sculpture spectacular
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By Mary Kate Nolan
Hometown Weekly Intern
Childish squeals of delight and urgent whispers of last-minute planning could be heard over the splashing of water at Farm Pond in Sherborn last weekend. Families and friends came together on this beautiful Sunday afternoon to do something remarkable: to build a sand sculpture with their...
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...
Dover musician and storyteller performs concert
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By Laura Drinan
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Susan Reed, a Dover resident and nationally recognized singer and storyteller, performed a family concert in the heart of Dover at the Town Library on July 26. Reed has brought her collection of string instruments, captivating voice, and her bright spirit to children and families worldwide. She performs frequently...
Dover Town Library’s ‘Crafternoon’ heads outdoors
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By Laura Drinan
Hometown Weekly Reporter
After several rainy days, the sun finally came out of hiding behind the clouds to lend its rays to the Dover Town Library’s “Crafternoon.” For the third Wednesday in a row, the library has hosted a craft-filled afternoon for visitors. In previous weeks, library visitors made grass heads and...
Foamtown weekly
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Goggles were a necessity for any children who wanted to dive into the foam. Photos by Elizabeth Collotta[/caption]After being postponed...
Finding Common Ground seeks political understanding
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By Katrina Margolis
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Do you believe there is a growing divide among your fellow citizens? Have you been feeling ridiculed or attacked for your political beliefs? Are you fearful about the future of our country? Have politics increased your level of anxiety?
If the answer was yes to any of these questions,...
Westwood COA celebrates 50 years
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By Katrina Margolis
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Lina Arena-DeRosa, Director of the Westwood Council on Aging, never does anything small.
When the Patriots won the Super Bowl, she put together an impromptu celebration party to watch the parade in Boston and sit with friends eating hamburgers and potato salad. Opening day for the Red Sox was...
Alec MacGillivray, from Westwood to Nashville
