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Men’s Club hosts Public Safety construction report

Men’s Club hosts Public Safety construction report

Two major public safety buildings are in process of completion, one for Police and one for Fire. The new police station features triple the space of the existing police station. It includes a safer intake, a booking and detention area, space to meet modern evidence and retention requirements, community rooms and dedicated space for weapon...

‘Hole Lot of Fun’ at Library

‘Hole Lot of Fun’ at Library

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by Rama K. Ramaswamy According to Jennifer Siedman, Director of Development of the Wellesley Free Library, “it may have been cold outside, but things were heating up inside the Wellesley Free Library.” [caption id="attachment_16453" align="alignright" width="600"]

A selfie station wfl offered as an extra activity. The station was hand-painted by blackbeak studios.

Wellesley students take creative awards

Wellesley students take creative awards

by Rama K. Ramaswamy The Scholastic Art and Writing Awards program is the longest-running, most prestigious recognition program for creative teens in the United States. Students submit works in a number of categories including photography, drawing, printmaking, sculpture and mixed media. Thousands of entries are considered and a select few awardees receive the Gold Key, Silver...

Yuval Ron plays Wellesley College

Yuval Ron plays Wellesley College

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by Rama K. Ramaswamy Yuval Ron is most often described as a “World Music artist, composer, educator, peace activist and record producer.” The Yuval Ron Seeker of Truth Ensemble was formed in 1999 and according to YR music, they “endeavor to alleviate national, racial, religious and cultural divides by uniting the music and dance...

Walpole FD doing well in temporary space

Walpole FD doing well in temporary space

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By Katrina Margolis Hometown Weekly Reporter At the end of October, work had begun on the site of the temporary fire station. As of now, the department has officially moved into their temporary location at 944 C Main Street. When asked about the temporary location, Fire Chief Paul Barry referred to it as, “The white...

Barns of Walpole presentation upcoming

Barns of Walpole presentation upcoming

The Walpole Historical Commission & the Walpole Historical Society will present a free PowerPoint presentation featuring the Barns of Walpole on Thursday, February 23, at 7:30 p.m. in the Walpole Library. The Walpole Historical Commission is conducting a survey of the current barns of Walpole. The presentation will verify how many barns currently exist, what...

Brother Raymond Hoyt to be honored

Brother Raymond Hoyt to be honored

On Saturday, March 18, Xaverian Brothers High School Assistant Principal Brother Raymond Hoyt, C.F.X. ‘70, will receive the prestigious Xaverian Medal, the highest honor the school can bestow, at the school’s annual Gala. Hoyt is a 1970 graduate of Xaverian and a veteran teacher and administrator. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in English and Theology from...

DS musicians take state, district honors

DS musicians take state, district honors

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On Saturday, January 28, several Dover-Sherborn Middle and High School students auditioned for the Massachusetts Music Educators Association Eastern District Junior Festival. The following students were selected to participate in the Festival on March 3-4 at Lincoln-Sudbury High School: (From Left to Right) Jordyn DeVellis - Mixed Chorus, Ashley Gong - Orchestra, Taylor...

Psychologist/author Brooks speaks in DS

Psychologist/author Brooks speaks in DS

On January 26, several hundred community members attended a talk hosted by Dover Sherborn’s Challenge Success Parent Advisory Group. The speaker, Dr. Robert Brooks, is a well-known psychologist, author of 16 books and long-time Needham resident. His life’s passion has been studying what gives people the ability to cope better with stress and pressure, and...

Students, seniors collaborate at Powisset Farm

Students, seniors collaborate at Powisset Farm

On Sunday, February 5, nine students ages 5-8 and nine seniors from the Westwood Council on Aging came together at Powisett Farm in Dover to experience “Farm to Table,” a new intergenerational program sponsored by the Foundation for Westwood Education. The theme was “root vegetables” and Sara, Powisett Farm’s chef, taught everyone how to make...

Art in Bloom gets rolling

Art in Bloom gets rolling

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By Katrina Margolis Hometown Weekly Reporter For the ninth year running, the Beth Shalom Garden Club is organizing Needham’s Art in Bloom. Modeled after the identically-titled annual springtime exhibit presented by the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, the goal was to create a community event that would engage people of all ages, interests and...

Needham resident publishes Native American book

Needham resident publishes Native American book

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By Katrina Margolis Hometown Weekly Reporter Many native New Englanders have a difficult time understanding other parts of the country, especially the ethnographic aspects. The concept of wide open spaces is hard to grasp when your neighbor lives less than 12 feet away from you. However, Susanna Hayes, born and raised in Michigan, and a...

NEF now accepting grant applications

NEF now accepting grant applications

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For over 25 years, the Needham Education Foundation (NEF) has funded over 600 entertaining and educational programs that "make learning come alive" for Needham public school students. Now, they are soliciting innovative ideas from the town to enhance the learning experiences and school community of Needham students. The NEF is accepting applications for its Spring 2017...

MSH Committee hosts community workshop

MSH Committee hosts community workshop

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By Katrina Margolis Hometown Weekly Reporter Last Tuesday, the development of the former Medfield State Hospital Site took a substantial step forward. The Medfield State Hospital Vision and Master Plan Committee hosted a community workshop at Medfield High School, welcoming all Medfield members to lend their input for the development of the site. Within the...

Medfield COA hosts Great Books group

Medfield COA hosts Great Books group

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By Katrina Margolis Hometown Weekly Reporter In today’s hectic world, it can be difficult to make time to simply read a book. With the responsibilities of everyday life, as well as the fast-paced world of technology surrounding us, reading can often fall to the wayside. Not so for members of the Great Books Discussion Group at...

Superintendent outlines five year plan

In a recent blog post, Superintendent Jeff Marsden introduced a five year Strategic Plan addressing the direction of the school district. “Medfield 2021: A Vision for the Future” is the culmination of months of work synthesizing community input, focus group data and survey feedback by Dr. Marsden and the School Committee. The Strategic Plan, “Medfield...

Westwood Library celebrates Black History Month

Westwood Library celebrates Black History Month

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By Katrina Margolis Hometown Weekly Reporter With the onset of February also comes Black History Month. Celebrated as early as 1926, it is an exceptionally important time for remembrance of critical moments in United States, and world, history. To help celebrate this month, the Westwood Library has a new exhibit titled “Black Leaders.” Featuring a...

DA Morrissey hosts marijuana law seminar

DA Morrissey hosts marijuana law seminar

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Police Chief Jeffrey Silva, Town Planner Abby McCabe and Health Director Linda Shea were among more than 160 regional public health, law enforcement, education and municipal leaders to join District Attorney Michael W. Morrissey at his “Marijuana Legalization – Community Strategies” last week to learn about the public health, safety and governance issues...

Westwood Library makes reading fun

Westwood Library makes reading fun

By Katrina Margolis Hometown Weekly Reporter In today’s hectic world, it can be hard for anyone to make time to read for pleasure, let alone a hard-working student. Overwhelmed with school, extracurriculars, chores and household responsibilities, reading can often fall to the wayside. It is for this exact reason that the group of students who have decided...

Open Mic Night coming to Westwood

Open Mic Night coming to Westwood

The Westwood Historical Society is pleased to host Westwood Underground Music Society for an Open Mic Night Friday, February 10 at 7 p.m. at 830 High Street, The Fisher School, in Westwood. The Underground Music Society is a small organization at Westwood High School where musicians come together to collaborate, jam with other students, participate...

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