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Vandalism at high school, investigation ongoing

Vandalism at high school, investigation ongoing

By Richard McDonough Hometown Weekly Correspondent Last month, Westwood High School was struck by an act of vandalism. A swastika was recently spray-painted on school property, and the response has been as expected. The symbol has become so associated with inhumanity that the very sight of it conjures up thoughts of disgust, contempt and, for many, pain....

Westwood residents to sing ‘Annelies’

Westwood residents to sing ‘Annelies’

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Dedham Choral Society concludes its 2016-17 season and helps “remember” with a concert entitled “Lest We Forget,” featuring “Annelies” by contemporary British composer James Whitbourn on Sunday, April 30, at 3:00 p.m. at New England Conservatory’s Jordan Hall, 30 Gainsborough Street, Boston. Westwood residents performing in this emotionally moving concert include Brian and...

Westwood Garden Club hosting April fundraiser

Westwood Garden Club hosting April fundraiser

On Thursday, April 27, the Westwood Garden Club will be holding its annual fundraiser at Temple Beth David located at 7 Clapboardtree Street, Westwood. Ample parking is available . The program will be “Quilts with Table Scapes,” and will be the backdrop for the Club’s luncheon/tea. Tickets are $20 per person - family and friends are...

‘Bridges Together’ a community success

‘Bridges Together’ a community success

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‘Bridges Together’

‘Bridges Together’
[/caption]The Westwood Council on Aging’s intergenerational program, “Bridges Together,” sponsored by The Foundation for Westwood Education, was a smashing success at Thurston Middle School. The two-year initiative brought together Westwood seniors and middle-schoolers every Tuesday afternoon for six...

Wolverine girls open lax season at 1-1

Wolverine girls open lax season at 1-1

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By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor The pride of both the Bay State Conference and Tri-Valley League, as far as high school girls lacrosse is concerned, met in an early-season non-conference heavyweight bout Wednesday evening, as the Needham Rockets traveled to Flahive Field to take on the two-time defending Division II state champion Westwood...

Community Investors hosts second Dodgefest

Community Investors hosts second Dodgefest

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Community Investors (CI) is a nonprofit with a mission to create “Positive Impactful Experiences (PIEs) that plant the seeds for mental and physical wellness and strengthen the emotional and social fabric of adolescents at a vital time in their lives,” as stated by co-founders, Joseph P. Roberts Jr. and Chris Cavallerano. As part...

Wellesley Library hosts annual Nicolucci Concert

Wellesley Library hosts annual Nicolucci Concert

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By Katrina Margolis Hometown Weekly Reporter As part of Celebrating Music in Our Schools Month, the Wellesley Library and Wellesley Public Schools presented the Nicolucci Library Concert. An annual show, the concert is named after Dr. Sandra Nicolucci. This year, the show hosted nine different acts, comprised of vocalists, flutists, trumpeters, and more. Dr. Sabrina...

WSA to host artist WSA to host artist Odin Smith

WSA to host artist WSA to host artist Odin Smith

In conjunction with their Spring Art Exhibit, which begins April 12, the Wellesley Society of Artists (WSA) will be sponsoring an art demonstration, entitled “Making Waves, Creating Translucency and Movement in Water,” on Sunday, April 30, by Cape Cod artist, Odin Smith. [caption id="attachment_17846" align="alignleft" width="400"]

‘Making Waves,’ Odin Smith, acrylics, 36x48”.

Raider lax opens conference play

Raider lax opens conference play

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By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor The Walpole and Wellesley High School varsity boys lacrosse teams kicked off conference action on Friday evening with a thrilling back-and-forth bout, as both squads displayed why they are going to be making a lot of noise in the Bay State Conference in 2017. Both teams entered Friday’s...

Science Tellers bring life to science

Science Tellers bring life to science

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By Katrina Margolis Hometown Weekly Reporter There are certain subjects that lend themselves to children better than others. English, for example, is an easily presented subject through storytelling. However, subjects such as science or math can be harder to get kids excited about. This is where Science Tellers comes in. Created in 2004, this group...

Jorene Lange brings Patsy Cline to life

Jorene Lange brings Patsy Cline to life

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By Katrina Margolis Hometown Weekly Reporter Growing up in New England, the culture of country is often lost. Despite being one of the most popular genres in the country, the north tends to shy away a bit from music that originated in the South, and continues to thrive in places like Nashville, Austin, and others....

‘Willy Wonka’ wows in Walpole

‘Willy Wonka’ wows in Walpole

Bird Middle School’s spring musical, “Willy Wonka,” was presented to the delighted community at the end of March. [caption id="attachment_17824" align="aligncenter" width="600"]

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Walpole residents to sing ‘Annelies’

Walpole residents to sing ‘Annelies’

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Dedham Choral Society concludes its 2016-17 season and helps “remember” with a concert entitled “Lest We Forget,” featuring “Annelies” by contemporary British composer James Whitbourn on Sunday, April 30, at 3:00 p.m. at New England Conservatory’s Jordan Hall, 30 Gainsborough Street, Boston. Walpole residents performing in this emotionally moving concert include Carol Galehouse,...

Rebel lax improves to 2-0

Rebel lax improves to 2-0

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By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor The Walpole and Wellesley High School varsity boys lacrosse teams kicked off conference action on Friday evening with a thrilling back-and-forth bout, as both squads displayed why they are going to be making a lot of noise in the Bay State Conference in 2017. Both teams entered Friday’s...

Track season underway in DS

Track season underway in DS

The warm weather means that the spring sports season has finally returned to Dover-Sherborn Regional High School, and the return of spring season also means the return of DS’s outstanding boys and girls track program. The running Raiders returned to the track for the first time in 2017 on Friday for their head-to-head meet against...

Sherborn Quilt-a-thon a success

Sherborn Quilt-a-thon a success

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By Katrina Margolis Hometown Weekly Reporter Saturday, April 8, a quilt-a-thon was held at the Unitarian Universalist Area Church in Sherborn. Held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., volunteers gather for the day to work mostly on quilt tops, but also for socializing and camaraderie. Cris Crawford, who has been running the quilt-a-thons for five...

CRS students attend NYC Model UN

CRS students attend NYC Model UN

Last week, 22 seventh and eighth grade students traveled from Charles River School (CRS) in Dover to attend the Global Classrooms International Model United Nations Middle School Conference in New York City. At this event, more than 1,850 middle school students collaborated to attempt to solve some of the world’s most pressing problems. The theme of...

COA installs hearing aid loop system

COA installs hearing aid loop system

The Dover Council on Aging has renovated Room 108 (formerly known as The Blue Room) in the Caryl Community Center. It has updated the carpeting, paint and installed a new hearing aid loop system that will benefit those with hearing issues. This system will allow those with hearing loss to utilize their hearing aids to better...

‘Guys and Dolls’ tickets on sale

‘Guys and Dolls’ tickets on sale

The Dover Foundation is pleased to announce that tickets are now on sale for their Spring production, “Guys and Dolls.” “Guys and Dolls” is about rolling the dice and falling in love under the bright lights of Broadway. Considered by many to be the perfect musical comedy, it features many classic songs including “Luck be a...

Historical Society hosts annual Pansy Day

Historical Society hosts annual Pansy Day

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By Katrina Margolis Hometown Weekly Reporter On April 8, the Needham Historical Society celebrated its 35th Pansy Day. April is, in fact, Pansy Month in Needham, and the pansy is the official flower of the town. On the day, the colorful flowers lined the entirety of the front walkway to the Historical Society, and inside,...

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