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Chabad Center lights Town Common Menorah

Chabad Center lights Town Common Menorah

As part of its Chanukah outreach campaign, the Chabad Jewish Center joined thousands of Chabad Lubavitch centers across the globe in lighting an ice-carved Menorah on the Needham Town Common. The Menorah was lit on December 25, this year's second night of Chanukah. In addition to the lighting itself, the event also delighted attendees with music,...

The snow must go on

The snow must go on

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By Cameron Small Hometown Weekly Correspondent The Starks’ of Winterfell love to proclaim that “Winter is coming” in the hit HBO series, “Game of Thrones.” But for Medfield, winter is no longer coming—winter is here, as the first major snowfall of the 2016–2017 winter struck last Saturday, turning the usually quiet and tranquil town comatose...

Whist offers more than just cards

Whist offers more than just cards

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By Katrina Margolis Hometown Weekly Reporter Every Wednesday, the seniors of Medfield get together to play whist, as well as other card games. At the Council on Aging, from 1:00 p.m. to around 3:00 p.m., friends gather to socialize, play games, and gripe a little. Whist is a derivative of bridge. Some of the rules...

Zullo rolls out “bar card”

Zullo rolls out “bar card”

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This is one time when "getting carded" takes on a fun and festive meaning, while also supporting a local nonprofit organization. The Zullo Gallery has created a new prepaid "Beverage Bar Card" that makes it easier for anyone stopping into the gallery for First Thursday events or weekly summer gatherings on the Zullo deck...

MHS Jazz fundraiser tickets on sale

MHS Jazz fundraiser tickets on sale

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The award-winning Medfield High School Jazz Band is off to Cuba in April, and two local businesses have jumped on board to help the band with fundraising by selling tickets for the Friday, Feb. 3 event, ¡Hola Cuba! and providing other means of support. “We’re particularly excited about the Feb. 3 event, which...

Wellesley holds 2017 Cotillion

Wellesley holds 2017 Cotillion

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By Lisa Moore Hometown Weekly Correspondent Wellesley Cotillion is a town tradition dating back to the 1940s. What started as “The Christmas Cotillion,” an exclusive dance attended by members of a dance class, the Wellesley Cotillion has evolved into a rite of passage for the town’s junior and senior students. Nearly 700 students and dozens of...

Owls arrive at the Wellesley Library

Owls arrive at the Wellesley Library

By Katrina Margolis Hometown Weekly Reporter There is wildlife all around us which, regardless of its ubiquitousness, remains unseen. One of the most elusive of these wild creatures is the owl. There are owls local to Wellesley that the majority of Wellesley residents have never heard, nevertheless seen. Marcia and Mark Wilson are breaking down the walls...

Raider gymnastics prevails through illness

Raider gymnastics prevails through illness

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By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor The Walpole and Wellesley High School gymnastics teams entered Friday night’s Bay State Conference matchup looking a bit different than usual. Due to a circulating stomach virus plaguing its way through both locker rooms, the Raiders and Rebels were each forced to grind through their match with a...

Westwood Media Center officially opens

Westwood Media Center officially opens

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By Katrina Margolis Hometown Weekly Reporter On Jan. 5, the Westwood Media Center officially opened its doors to the public. Previously known as WestCAT (Westwood Community Access Television), a rebranding has resulted in a new media center which not only benefits the community through a more advanced and high quality local television station, but also...

Local Bruin legend Schmidt passes at 98

Local Bruin legend Schmidt passes at 98

By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor The hockey world lost one of its gems this past week with the passing of Boston Bruins legend and Needham and Westwood resident, Milt Schmidt. The cause of death according to his family was a stroke. He was 98 years old.

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Library Friends seek book donations

Library Friends seek book donations

The Friends of the Westwood Library are currently accepting book donations to benefit the Library. The group seeks gently-used hardcover and paperback books in addition to CDs and DVDs in excellent condition. No textbooks, dated materials, magazines, audio cassettes or video cassettes will be accepted. Individuals wishing to donate may drop off their items in the vestibule...

Little League registration opens

Little League registration opens

Westwood kindergartners through Babe Ruth-aged players are being invited to register for the 2017 season on www.westwoodlittleleague.com. Early-bird registration will be in effect until Jan. 15. Regular registration ends on Feb. 1 (there is additional time for Babe Ruth players, though they are encouraged to sign up as early as possible). Registration for each player covers hat...

Historical Commission discusses buildings’ fates

Historical Commission discusses buildings’ fates

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By Katrina Margolis Hometown Weekly Reporter The residents of Walpole take their history very seriously – as they should. It’s a wonderful history, filled with many different periods, nuances, and important moments. Two buildings that are a large part of this intricate history are currently being discussed in regards to their futures. At the most...

Rebel gymnastics grinds through adversity

Rebel gymnastics grinds through adversity

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By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor The Walpole and Wellesley High School gymnastics teams entered Friday night’s Bay State Conference matchup looking a bit different than usual. Due to a circulating stomach virus plaguing its way through both locker rooms, the Raiders and Rebels were each forced to grind through their match with a...

Pickleball picks up speed in Walpole

Pickleball picks up speed in Walpole

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By Katrina Margolis Hometown Weekly Reporter Pickleball has been around since the 1970s, but it has just begun to creep into Walpole. In December, Walpole Recreation created sign-ups for two different times to play the game. Both twelve-week sessions filled up within days, showing the department just how popular pickleball is. Sara Hootstein, the Program...

Local author Harris to speak in Walpole

Local author Harris to speak in Walpole

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“Fairytales, Feminism, and Falconry” will be presented by Arielle K. Harris, local author of fantasy novels, on Saturday afternoon, January 14, at 1:00 p.m at the Walpole Library. The presentation is part of the Author Series, sponsored by the Friends of the Walpole Public Library. Arielle K. Harris spent her formative years in Scotland,...

Camy Run/David Walk donations presented

Camy Run/David Walk donations presented

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The Camy 5K Run & David 5K Walk, which was held in Walpole on November 12, recently presented check donations totaling $4,500 to the Walpole Community Food Pantry ($1,500), Walpole Italian-American Club ($1,500), and the Italian-American Mutual Benefit Society of Walpole ($1,500). At the check presentations were race committee member and I-A Society...

Library named Star Library

Library named Star Library

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By Katrina Margolis Hometown Weekly Reporter It is of no surprise that the Dover Library is well loved. It is a place that offers not only typical library resources like books, movies, and audiotapes, but also 3D printing, cooking equipment, and a variety of technologies. Due to the hard work of the librarians, as well...

Dover Foundation to celebrate anniversary

Dover Foundation to celebrate anniversary

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In 2017 the Dover Foundation, one of Dover's oldest continuing volunteer organizations, will turn 70. The Dover Foundation was founded in 1947 to promote neighborliness, cooperation and good feeling among the citizens of Dover by means of a community effort for the support of a student aid fund to further the education of the youth of Dover. For the last 70...

DS Hall of Fame seeks nominees

DS Hall of Fame seeks nominees

The Dover-Sherborn High School Athletic Hall of Fame was established on December 20, 2016, to recognize and honor Dover-Sherborn High School student-athletes, coaches and teams for their outstanding achievements as members of the Dover-Sherborn High School Athletic Program. Now, the Hall is seeking its first members. Any individual may nominate a candidate, team or coach for...

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