Worcester wins DS National Geographic Bee
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Building Zone offers dip into STEM
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By Katrina Margolis
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Dover Library offers a myriad of activities for kids – everything from coding to building fairy homes. Most recently, the Library began offering a chance to have fun while also exploring the basics of STEM. Building Zone is offered every Tuesday at 4:00 P.M. All different types...
‘Bye Bye Birdie’ coming to Dover
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Open Fields Community Theater will present the Broadway hit “Bye Bye Birdie” for two weekends, January 14-15 and 20-21. Members of the community are invited to “Put on a Happy Face” and sing along with Albert, Rosie and 60’s teen heart throb Conrad Birdie as they hatch a plan for Conrad to give “One Last...
Sherborn Library moves to construction phase
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Beacon Architectural Associates (BAA) was pleased to announce that Five Star Building Corp. from Easthampton, Mass., has been selected as the general contractor for the Sherborn Library renovation and expansion project. BAA, in association with Adams & Smith, developed the design and construction documents for this project. In the next phase, BAA will...
Lasic-Ellis heads to Junior National Team
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USA Gymnastics named Coach Levon Karakhanyan, Medfield resident and owner of Millis’ Massachusetts Elite Gymnastics Academy (MEGA), the Head Coach for the 2017 RD761 Junior International Team Cup. Karakhanyan will lead the five-man squad of 13-14 year olds against teams from Australia, Canada, Colombia, Germany, Great Britain and Japan.
MEGA athlete Ian Lasic-Ellis...
Simek an Eagle Scout
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The rank of Eagle is the highest award in Scouting. To attain this rank, Scouts are required to earn at least 21 different merit badges, hold multiple leadership positions in their Troop and organize an Eagle Service Project.
Working with the Dover Sherborn High School, Charlie Simek completed his Eagle Project by organizing and...
Coffee hour about more than breakfast
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By Katrina Margolis
Hometown Weekly Reporter
A group of senior men have been getting together in Dover for at least the past 12 years for coffee and donuts, but also for much more – companionship, nostalgia, friendship, and history. This group meets the last Friday of each month. This past Friday, they had a turnout...
Middle School Hockey continues to roll
The DS Middle School Hockey Team, pictured here, is well on its way to a flying start with wins over Natick, Nobles, Fessenden and the Boch Blazers. The team plays an 18-game schedule that runs from November through the end of February against local town and private school teams including Wayland, Weston, Xavarian, Thayer, Belmont...
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WHS performing arts department delights
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By Lisa Moore
Hometown Weekly Correspondent
The weeks leading up to the holidays were filled with festive music and entertaining theater as the students from WHS band, choral and drama departments held performances.
Leading off the holiday festivities on December 1, the WHS Concert Band and Wind Ensemble, led by Mr. Steven Scott, entertained the...
Wellesley Library creates giant snowmen
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By Katrina Margolis
Hometown Weekly Reporter
During school vacations, parents can often rely on local arts and crafts to provide entertainment for their kids. The Wellesley Library has taken full advantage of the time off to offer a number of exciting activities, not least of which was one in which kids created giant snowmen. From...
Wellesley COA celebrates the holidays
On Friday, December 9, the Wellesley Council on Aging held its annual Happy Holidays Party at the Wellesley Community Center.
Gayle Thieme, Director of Senior Services, greeted guests and gave wonderful welcoming remarks. This special occasion was sponsored by the COA and included a delicious lunch catered by Express Gourmet, followed by entertainment by The...
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‘Nutcracker’ excerpts delight at COA
On Tuesday, December 27, over 75 guests of all ages attended “Excerpts from ‘The Nutcracker’” by members of Methuen Ballet Ensemble (MBE) at the Wellesley Council on Aging. The performers dazzled the audience with dances from the Land of Sweets, second act of The Nutcracker. This is the fourth year that Methuen Ballet Ensemble performed...
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COA to offer pottery classes
This November, the Wellesley Council on Aging offered a brand-new beginner’s pottery class and it was a success. All students enjoyed creating beautiful, decorative pieces that they will forever cherish.
Due to the interest in the class, instructor Ramune Jauniskis is offering six sessions this winter. Ramune is a Wellesley resident and she teaches locally...
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Science Tellers bring science to life
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. Subjects such as science or math, however, can be harder to get kids excited about.
This is where Science Tellers comes in. Created in 2004, this group combines storytelling...
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Wolverine hoop takes Holiday Tournament
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
The Westwood and Walpole High varsity basketball teams waited until the second-to-last day of 2016 to play what was arguably one of the best high school basketball games that this area has seen in quite some time, as the Wolverines (5-1, 3-1) took down the Rebels (2-3, 0-2)...
Westwood blasts into New Year
At 7 p.m. on New Year’s Eve, The Westwood community gathered at the high school to wave goodbye to 2016 and welcome in 2017 with a bang. The annual fireworks display, as it does every year, delighted the crowd....
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Williams Agency raises Food Pantry funds
On Thursday, December 29, Joe Williams (left) and Jon Williams (right) presented a $1,050 check to Trish Tucke of the Westwood Food Pantry. The two were extremely proud to present this second check on behalf of J. Williams Insurance Agency and the Arbella Insurance Foundation’s “Let Drive Out Hunger” Campaign. The program empowers insurance agencies...
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Local runner covering all Walpole streets
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By Katrina Margolis
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Alyssa Adreani is no average Walpole resident. She and her husband moved to the area about a year and a half ago. While most people get to know the town through their own interactions and businesses in the area, Alyssa has taken it upon herself to learn Walpole in...
New Daisy Troop at Boyden School
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Fourteen eager girls from the Kindergarten and First Grade classes at Boyden Elementary School have formed a new Daisy Girl Scout Troop #62245 under the leadership of Erica Burdon, Kati Klotz and Sarah Mount Elewononi, all of South Walpole. Roisin Doherty and Samantha Moses (who were Daisy Girl Scouts last year) were joined...
Walpole Library hosts blood drive
