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Students head to DI Globals
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Three Dover Sherborn Destination Imagination teams took top honors at the Massachusetts state competition last month at Worcester Polytechnic Institute and are advancing to the Destination Imagination (DI) Global Finals Competition held in Knoxville, TN, on Memorial Day weekend. Global Finals is the culminating event of every Destination Imagination season. DI teams that...
Local children’s author visits Wheelock
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By Katrina Margolis
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Anne Sawan has been writing for years, but it’s just recently that she has had her first book published. On Thursday, May 18, Sawan visited the Wheelock School to read her book to students and to explain the process of having a real-life book published. “What Can Your Grandma...
Zullo Art Festival on June 10
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With Needham Bank back as presenting sponsor, food and beverage donations from dozens of establishments in and around Medfield, an auction featuring sought-after items, plus great music, downtown Medfield will be a lively spot for the 8th Annual Zullo Art Festival and Party under the Big Tent from 7 to 11 p.m. on...
Walpole students dazzle on red carpet
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By Jess McNamara
Hometown Weekly Correspondent
Students, faculty, and the Walpole community gathered round the Walpole High red carpet on Thursday for the 15th annual Walpole Film Festival. The red carpet event – complete with limousines, interviews, and paparazzi – led to the Festival’s prestigious awards night, during which students were nominated for films completed...
Through the Looking Glass art show on tap
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By Rama K. Ramaswamy
In collaboration with Wellesley Parents Supporting Art Students, the Swellesley Report and Golob Art are presenting the “Through the Looking Glass” art show on May 19 from 6-8 p.m. at 405 Linden St., Wellesley. This will be a multi-artist art show featuring works that create a surreal, dissonance-inducing, and awe-inspiring...
Inventing for Space at Schofield
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On Wednesday, May 3, Schofield Elementary students spent the day building space-themed inventions during the second annual “Day of Imagineering.” Students were challenged to design an invention for a planet having conditions such as high temperatures and a lack of food, transportation and breathable air.
In preparation for a busy day of building,...
Phys Ed teacher Guzzi an inspiration
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By Rama K. Ramaswamy
Paul Guzzi, a Wellesley Public School (WPS) Physical Education teacher at John D. Hardy Elementary School, has been inspiring students for over a decade. He does so not only with creative programs such as “walk to school day” and “field day,” but also by demonstrating the achievement of his own...
Arts Night celebrates visual and performing arts
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By Katrina Margolis
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The arts are one of the most important parts of a child’s education. Both visual and performing arts help children with basic motor skills, brain development, and creativity. In order to celebrate these important, and fun, aspects of school, the Hanlon School held their Arts Night on Wednesday, May...
IAM Strong 5K a major success
On May 7, the IAM Strong Foundation held a 5K off road run/walk at Flahive Field. The 5K had over 800 participants reaching across 8 states and over 40 cities.
The IAM Strong Foundation works to shatter the stigma associated with teen mental health issues,...
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The IAM Strong Foundation works to shatter the stigma associated with teen mental health issues,...
Westwood celebrates ‘Brain Building In Progress’
Westwood Early Childhood Council joined communities across the state to celebrate the statewide initiative of “Brain Building In Progress.” This campaign aims to bring communities together to focus on early education and the positive impact of meaningful, intentional interaction between parent/caregiver and child.
The Council sponsored an Earth Day Celebration on April 26 at Westwood...
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A new side of Georgia O’Keeffe
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By Katrina Margolis
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Georgia O’Keeffe is one of America’s most famous artists, male or female. For many years, when Dawn Tripp thought of O’Keeffe all she imagined were the artist’s Southwestern landscapes.
That was until a few years back when she went to an exhibit of her work in 2006 at the...
Inclusive Schools group works for change
A new group in town, the Inclusive Schools Working Group (Inclusive Schools), strives to support and encourage the district in its efforts to provide a more inclusive and diverse academic environment for students. Their current focus is on LGBTQ initiatives.
Inclusive Schools saw an opportunity to support an organization whose interests overlapped their own when...
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Garden Club holds luncheon/tea
The Westwood Garden Club held a successful luncheon/tea on April 27 at Temple Beth David synagogue in Westwood.
Activities at the luncheon included a display of handmade quilts by member Mary Masiello. Matching “tablescapes” for each quilt on display were designed by by members: current president Susan Dyer, Jeannie Gilbin, MaryJo Hood, Marcie Grokulsky, and Margaret...
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Saint Dennis Girls CYO win championship
The Westwood 5th and 6th grade girls Saint Denis CYO basketball team has won the New England CYO championship.
After going 11-1 in the regular season (which included one forfeit), the Saint Denis girls defeated St. Agatha of Milton, St. Adelaide of Peabody, and St. Margaret Mary of Westwood to win the Archdiocese of Boston playoffs....
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Saving the environment one bee at a time
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By Katrina Margolis
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Ariel Harris recently acquired 20,000 bees, which will multiple to 60 or 80,000 by the summer. “That’s only if my queen is good,” she said. The two hives, consisting of 10,000 bees each, are only five feet away from each other and already have completely different personalities. “It’s all...
Annual Walpole Day is extraordinary success
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by Katrina Margolis
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The town of Walpole has an immense amount of camaraderie and community spirit. The sheer number of people walking around wearing Walpole Raiders apparel on any given day demonstrates the unique sense of support and neighborliness in the town.
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Scouts clean Turner Pond
On Sunday, April 23, as part of Earth Day, a group of Boy Scouts from Troop 44 met at Turner Pond to clean up the beach, the lodge area and surrounding conservation land. Over a three hour period, the scouts collected several large bags of trash and two large bags of recyclables while clearing much...
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Walpole set for Memorial Day
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Memorial Day will be held on May 29 and starts at noon near the flag pole at the Common. The program lasts about 30-40 minutes.
Members of the Veterans Committee and Walpole’s local Representatives will speak. WWII Veterans Bob Moody and Henry Scanzio will...
Beatles tribute band to play Walpole
Beatles For Sale - the Tribute, is returning to the Francis William Bird Park in East Walpole on Saturday, June 10, at 4 p.m. The community is invited to bring lawn chairs and blankets for an afternoon of Beatles hits.
Francis William Bird Park is located along Washington St., Polley Ln., Rhodes Ave., and Wolcott Ave....
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