Pinsker-Smith receives music scholarship
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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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Vets’ art on display in Wellesley
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RBC Wealth Management's Wellesley branch is now displaying 14 pieces of art created by two Massachusetts veterans. The branch features art painted by two talented veterans, Jeffrey Kausek and Jennifer LaVita, who are both a part of the United States Veterans’ Artists Alliance (USVAA).
The United States Veterans’ Artists Alliance (USVAA) is...
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...
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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...
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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
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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
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...
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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
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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
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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 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....
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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
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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
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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
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.”
Both students and seniors enjoyed using fresh farm...
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Both students and seniors enjoyed using fresh farm...
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...
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