Walpole’s Pensak displays senior project
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‘Creative Mixtures’ makes STEM exciting
By Katrina Margolis
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Many people say that the future lies in STEM - that is, science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Considering the technologically-dependent world in which we live, it might just be true. In order to instill an early love of what can sometimes be perceived as “boring” or simply unreachable due to complexity,...
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CRWA honors protectors of Charles River
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On Wednesday, March 22, Charles River Watershed Association (CRWA) honored public officials, environmental advocates and volunteers at their 51st Annual Meeting. Bob Perciasepe, former U.S. EPA Deputy Administrator, delivered the keynote address outlining paths forward for environmental policy and action. Over 120 people attended the awards ceremony and dinner.
In his keynote address, Perciasepe,...
‘Deborah Sampson’ to visit Walpole Library
“Deborah Sampson,” played by Judith Kalaora, will visit Walpole, just minutes from her home in Sharon, MA, to tell her incredible story at the Walpole Public Library on Wednesday, April 12, at 7:00 p.m.
Deborah Samson [Sampson], the first woman to enlist, to fight, and to be honorably discharged from the American military, captivates audiences in...
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Troop 44 skis at Cranmore
Boy Scout Troop 44 went on a ski trip to Cranmore Mountain this past February. Everyone had a fantastic time skiing on a variety of trails for all abilities. One scout put it simply and said: “It was a great mountain with great snow.”
Troop 44 has run this ski trip annually for the past...
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Student art on display at library
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"The Raven" - pen and ink, Amy Schuster[/caption]
Students of Rosemarie Morelli Art Studio School will be exhibiting their artworks at the Walpole Public Library during the month of April. Forty paintings, drawings and illustrations created by...
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"The Raven" - pen and ink, Amy Schuster[/caption]
Students of Rosemarie Morelli Art Studio School will be exhibiting their artworks at the Walpole Public Library during the month of April. Forty paintings, drawings and illustrations created by...
Martin, Auditore, Gaughan lead Rebel baseball
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
In 2017, the Walpole High baseball team will look to continue their long tradition of success within the Bay State Conference and, hopefully, make a long postseason run in either the State Tournament or the Super Eight.
Leading this band of Rebels will be a trio of senior...
OPR Pancake Breakfast a success
Old Post Road School in East Walpole held a Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, March 11. Over 200 people stopped by the school to eat breakfast, try their luck at a raffle, enjoy the entertainment of Kathy Earabino, Blue Wave Entertainment, and gather with friends to welcome...
Declan Higgins serves as honorary captain at Battle of the Badges
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This past Saturday, Boston police officers and firefighters faced off at Catholic Memorial High School in West Roxbury for the second annual A Shot For Life: Battle of the Badges to raise funds and awareness for Dr. William Curry Jr.’s brain cancer research lab at the Stephen E. and Catherine Pappas Center for...
‘Evolution of Gender’
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By Katrina Margolis
Hometown Weekly Reporter
On Tuesday, March 28, the Needham Diversity Initiative held an event titled “The Evolution of Gender.” This event, co-sponsored by The Needham Free Public Library, was one of the first of its kind. An exploration of perceptions, definitions, and evolutions of gender, the event welcomed any and all in...
Medfield Girl Scouts present awards
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By Katrina Margolis
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Nationally, only 3.7 percent of all girl scouts nationally, age 14 to 17 have earned the Gold Award. On Sunday, March 26, Julie Han of Medfield, joined this elite group. At the Gold Award & Ambassador Bridging Ceremony, Julie and seven of her Girl Scout peers were honored. A...
Needham’s Chris Blood to run Marathon
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On Monday, April 17, Chris Blood will be running the Boston Marathon for Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Chris will be running for Dana-Farber because last year his family lost a great man to cancer.
John Bergstrom, a veteran runner of the Boston Marathon, was the rock of his family and a guiding force in...
Dover’s McElligott part of YMCA Marathon team
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Dover resident Lindsey McElligott, 35, has never officially run the Boston Marathon. As a freshman soccer player at Wellesley College, McElligott and a friend jumped the line and ran the second half of the marathon, which includes Heartbreak Hill. The two “bandits” finished the race, got their reflective blankets, and went home to...
Miss Amazing allows women with disabilities to shine
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By Katrina Margolis
Hometown Weekly Reporter
For the past nine years, Miss Amazing has been celebrating the abilities, multi-faceted identities, and strengths of girls and women with disabilities. A national organization, the program is now held in thirty states across the country. This past Saturday, Miss Amazing Massachusetts and Rhode Island was held at Medfield...
NHS sending three to NHD Nationals
On Sunday, April 2, 13 groups of Needham High School students competed in the National History Day (NHD) States Competition, among which 3 groups qualified for the NHD Nationals Competition.
Each year, Needham High School sophomores participate in NHD, a nationwide history competition in which students focus on presenting historical information on a specific topic. As...
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Exercise with Linda offers safe workouts
By Katrina Margolis
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Exercise is important throughout all phases of life, but it can become increasingly difficult as one ages. Knowing the safest and correct kind of exercises can be difficult, especially as the body is changing, and things such as balance and coordination may not be as strong as before. Luckily, there are...
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Author panel offers writing advice
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By Katrina Margolis
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Publishing is an incredibly difficult market to get into. Even for those in the know, the industry is cutthroat. Often, the possibility of getting something published seems far beyond reach. The Westwood Public Library hosted a Middle Grade Author Panel consisting of four published authors, providing a fantastic opportunity...
Holocaust survivor shares powerful story
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By Katrina Margolis
Hometown Weekly Reporter
On Tuesday, March 21st, the Westwood Public Library hosted Janet Singer Applefield. A mother and a grandmother, graduate of Boston University’s Masters in Social Work program, and a clinical social worker, Applefield is an incredible woman without knowing her childhood story.
However, once she shares that story, her success...
Friendly rivalry
St. Denis and St. Margaret Mary’s CYO teams recently faced off in finals at Catholic Memorial on Saturday, March 18. The girls played a great game. Good luck to St. Denis, who represents Westwood at the CYO Championship in Connecticut....
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Fun Run/Fair on the way
