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OPR students celebrate Math Day
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Grade 5 students at Old Post Road School can count on having fun at their annual Math Day at Bird Park, and this year was no exception. Students enjoyed a variety of math-themed activities throughout the park, including an obstacle course that had students...
‘ILoveYouToo’ stuns Walpole Library
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By Peter Kougias
Hometown Weekly Intern
On May 31, the Walpole Public Library presented a performance of the play “iloveyouiloveyouiloveyoutoo.” Written and directed by Alan O’Hare, the story follows Edmund (Terry Blanchard) and Marian (Barbara Bourgeois) a couple who present their life story while suffering with Alzheimer's.
Before the performance, O’Hare presented the eager audience...
Gaughan and Rebels cruise in round one
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
Whenever Walpole and Norwood get together on the baseball diamond, it is due to be a heated and entertaining match, given the fierce rivalry these two Bay State Conference powers share. On Thursday, the No. 6 seed Rebels (13-7) hosted the No. 11 seed Mustangs (11-9) in the...
Memorial Day ceremony pays tribute to vets
By Lisa Moore
Hometown Weekly Correspondent
Memorial Day is the day Americans honor the men and women who died while serving in the U.S military. Originally known as Decoration Day, the holiday was created in the years following the Civil War. Established by General John A. Logan, a leader of an organization for Northern Civil War Veterans,...
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Wellesley High School class of 2017 graduates
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By Katrina Margolis
Hometown Weekly Reporter
On Friday June 2, Wellesley High School held its one hundred and forty eights graduation exercises, welcoming the class of 2017 into post-high school life. In a period of uncertain weather, this graduating class was extraordinarily lucky to have sunshine and a cool breeze for their ceremony outside. The...
Conroy leads Raider lax to first-round win
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
After earning the No. 6 seed in Division I South, the Wellesley High School varsity lacrosse team took on No. 11 Mansfield (12-7) at Darcey Field on Saturday afternoon in the first-round of the MIAA State Tournament.
Led by senior attack-man and Skidmore College commit Brennan Conroy, the...
Postcomers hold spring social
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The annual spring social of Postcomers, at the Wellesley College Club on May 15, brightened a showery day with some women festooned in flowery outfits and wide-brimmed decorated hats. A grand buffet luncheon was served and a group of five fine musicians from Wellesley High School played music from Mozart to modern for...
How green is your garden?
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By Lisa Moore
Hometown Weekly Correspondent
Nearly 150 Wellesley residents attended the Landscapes for Living: A Forum on Eco-Friendly Gardening and Lawn Care held at the Wellesley Free Library. Co-sponsored by Wellesley Natural Resources Commission, Sustainable Wellesley, Health Department, Recreation Department, Department of Public Works, and Wellesley Free Library, the forum offered several how-to workshops...
Mass Hort throwing annual Garden Party
Massachusetts Horticultural Society’s second annual Garden Party will take place on June 15 in the historic Italianate Garden featuring a one-night-only “peek” into the neoclassical early 20th century Cheney-Baltzell Manor House. The garden benefit supports The Gardens at Elm Bank, located at 900 Washington Street, Wellesley. Henry Platt’s Jazz Quartet will be providing musical entertainment...
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BRYT program coming to Community Center
The BRYT program returns to Wellesley Community Center this month. The BRYT transition/bridge programs support students both academically and emotionally who have missed school for a medical or mental health reason or are in school but having a difficult time. The programs provide a place in the school for them to be as they work...
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Walpole UCC hosting organ recital
The United Church of Christ in Walpole will be hosting an organ recital on June 22 at 8 p.m. The featured musicians are United Church organist and music director, Alex Green, and special guest, violinist Sarah Ibbett playing a variety of pieces--both exciting and lovely--by Bach, Rheinberger and more. The organ recital is free and...
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Bird Park serving up Ice Cream Festival
The Trustees and the Friends of Bird Park invite the public to Bird Park’s Annual Ice Cream Festival on Saturday, June 17, from 4-7 p.m. The event will be held at Vista Field at Francis William Bird Park, East Walpole. Admission is free for games, music, and face-painting. Ice cream is $3 per cup.
This year’s...
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VFW holds annual banquet
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The Lieutenant Manson H. Carter Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 2498 in Needham held its Annual Banquet at the Post’s facility on Junction Street Thursday, June 1.
The banquet is held each year to honor the past commanders of the Post, install new officers for the year, and award prizes to the Needham...
Citizen Feroli at home in Westwood
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By Linda Thomas
Correspondent for Hometown Weekly Publications
Eavan Monahan Feroli took a chance 15 years ago when she set sail and discovered life beyond the shores of her native Ireland.
Yet, as she ponders her favorite quote, “A ship in harbor is safe — but that is not what ships are built for,” this self-proclaimed...
With local charity, hope takes flight
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By Katrina Margolis
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Gary Oberstein brings hope and joy to children and teens who need it most through a most unusual way: the wonder of small aircraft flight. Entering their fifth year, Above the Clouds flies out of Memorial Airport in Norwood, offering children and teens who are ill, disabled, underserved, or...
Westwood’s Rodig honored by St. Mary’s
Westwood resident Dr. Nancy MacDonald Rodig ’86 was one of ten alumni honored at the St. Mary’s Hall of Fame induction ceremony, which took place May 12 at the St. Mary’s High School Tony Conigliaro ‘62 Gymnasium in Lynn.
The St. Mary’s Hall of Fame acknowledges alumni and friends who have exemplified St. Mary’s pillars...
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Westwood girls earn TVL crown
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For the first time since 2002, the Westwood High School varsity girls tennis team are TVL champs. The Wolverines finished the 2017 season with a record of 15-2 following a 3-2 overall win against Hopkinton on Tuesday afternoon.
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Hall sisters win at Poultry Show
Westwood sisters Julia (6) and Caroline (12) Hall recently attended the Little Rhodie Poultry Show. Both girls entered the Chicken Showmanship competition with their pet bantam chickens named Caramel and Amber. Julia came in 3rd for the Novice division while Caroline was the champion in the Intermediate division and won an original signed piece of...
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Xaverian’s Buckley helps build winning culture in Columbus
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
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