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WestCAT gets new name, headquarters

WestCAT gets new name, headquarters

Formerly known as WestCAT, Westwood Media Center unveils a new sign bearing its new name at an expanded new facility at 15 Perwal Street, the McMackin Building. Westwood Media Center will symbolically “flip the switch” on the new location at the tree lighting in front of Westwood Town Hall, and invites the public to an...

Foscaldo takes coaching honor

Foscaldo takes coaching honor

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Each year, the MBCA Presidential Service Award is given to a deserving person that has given a great deal to the game of basketball. Ken Foscaldo has been a supporter of youth basketball for over 40 years. Tom Cavanaugh, President of the MBCA was first introduced to Ken in the summer of 1974...

Sunrise at Buckmaster Pond

Sunrise at Buckmaster Pond

Emma Serrecchia, a freshman at Westwood High School, photographed the sunrise at Buckmaster Pond....

Westwood PD gives back to seniors

Westwood PD gives back to seniors

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Some 100 Westwood senior citizens were served a delicious Christmas turkey luncheon courtesy of the Police Relief Relief Association. For the fifth holiday in a row, the police fund is giving back to the community. The association Secretary-Treasurer, Sgt. Joseph Vinci, explained that through direct mail and telemarketing, the organization generates a fund that...

Festival of Trees dazzles in eighth year

Festival of Trees dazzles in eighth year

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By Katrina Margolis Hometown Weekly Reporter There is nothing quite so beautiful as a Christmas tree. However, what about 69 Christmas trees? The Massachusetts Horticultural Society presented its eight annual Festival of Trees at Elm Bank, once again dazzling the community with an array of stunning trees, in addition to the incredibly display of trains...

World of Wellesley’s Unity Walk

World of Wellesley’s Unity Walk

by Rama K. Ramaswamy The World of Wellesley (WOW) invited the community to gather together and “march for unity and peace.” Over 100 families and their children gathered on the greens of Warren Park with homemade signs expressing sentiments of connection love, peace and unity. The gathering was made possible after Wellesley resident Katie Griffith reached...

‘Nutcracker’ excerpts to be performed at COA

‘Nutcracker’ excerpts to be performed at COA

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On Tuesday, December 27 at 1:00 p.m., members of Methuen Ballet Ensemble will perform excerpts of “The Nutcracker.” This is the Fourth annual performance at the Wellesley Council on Aging. Ballerinas will guide the audience through the Land of Sweets in Tchaikovsky’s second act of the holiday classic. This is a free performance,...

Wellesley Theatre Project mounts ‘Christmas Carol’

Wellesley Theatre Project mounts ‘Christmas Carol’

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Wellesley Theatre Project (WTP) will present, “A Christmas Carol” Friday, December 16 at 7 p.m., Saturday, December 17 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., and Sunday, December 18 at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. All performances will take place at the WTP West Studio located at 98 R Central Street, Wellesley. A limited...

Green Schools Summit

Green Schools Summit

by Rama K. Ramaswamy The Wellesley Green Schools group is a collaborative mix of students, parents, teachers and staff working together to reduce the negative ecological footprint of the Wellesley Public Schools and inspire people to create a healthy, sustainable world. According to Stephanie Hawkinson, Coordinator, Environmental Education and Outreach and Wellesley Natural Resources Commission, “the...

Comella’s Football Team

Comella’s Football Team

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Comella’s Football Team By Rama K. Ramaswamy Comella’s rookie fifth grade football team finished their first year mostly undefeated. Their final win was achieved at the Bay State Super Bowl Championships. “All players were rookies, and they have had an amazing 2016 season making it this far. My son Christopher has loved playing football and has developed...

Wellesley Rec holds house decorating contest

Wellesley Rec holds house decorating contest

The Wellesley Recreation Department is hosting Wellesley’s Winter Wonderland Holiday House Decorating contest. Winners of the contest will receive a gift card to The Local, in addition to other prizes. To nominate a house for the prize, send a picture of it to recreation@wellesleyma.gov. Include the address of the decorated house. All nominations must be submitted...

Historical Society hosts Pop-Up Exhibit

Historical Society hosts Pop-Up Exhibit

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By Katrina Margolis Hometown Weekly Reporter On any given day, the Needham Historical Society is a fascinating place to be. However, this past Sunday, it got just a little bit more fascinating with the addition of a Pop-Up Exhibit. From 2:30 to 4:00, local Needhamites and those in the surrounding area could drop by to see...

Unique Impressions awes at Zullo

Unique Impressions awes at Zullo

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By Katrina Margolis Hometown Weekly Reporter The Zullo Gallery Center for the Arts is one of the most underrated spaces in Medfield. Easy to miss, the Gallery lies across from the Library up a flight of stairs. While from the outside it may not look like much, once you enter the space, it is hard...

Girls/Boys State participants attend Legion meeting

Girls/Boys State participants attend Legion meeting

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The October meeting of the American Legion Post 110 Medfield, held in conjunction with the American Legion Auxiliary, hosted 11 high school students who attended Boys or Girls State 2016 in June at Stonehill College. This year, the Post sponsored 19 young men and women who had just completed their junior year at...

COA brings ancient Chinese culture to light

COA brings ancient Chinese culture to light

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By Katrina Margolis Hometown Weekly Reporter Most of us learn extensively about the history of the United States, as well as the history of Europe. However, many of the cultures to the East remain a mystery. There may be a smattering of information here and there, but many of us are not afforded the same...

Needham to light ice-carved Menorah

Needham to light ice-carved Menorah

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The Chabad Jewish Center has welcomed the entire community to celebrate the Festival of Lights at the annual public Menorah lighting ceremony. The Chanukah celebration will take place on Sunday, December 25 (the 2nd night of Chanukah), starting at 4:30 p.m. on the Needham Town Common. Following the kindling, the program will feature music,...

Clerk encourages prompt census reply

Clerk encourages prompt census reply

The Town Clerk’s Office will be sending out the 2017 Annual Census by mail during the first part of the New Year. This census package also includes a dog license application for those dog owners who sometimes forget to license their pooches. The Board of Registrars is required by state statute to verify and update the...

Wrestling team strong in opener

Wrestling team strong in opener

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By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor The Needham High School varsity wrestling team began its season on Saturday with two victories in their annual season-kickoff jamboree-style match against Rockland, Norwood, and Boston Latin. Led by senior captains Brady Liss (120 weight class), David Kurker (142 weight class), and Dan Aksman (182 weight class), the...

Historical Society hosts annual Craft Fair

Historical Society hosts annual Craft Fair

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By Katrina Margolis Hometown Weekly Reporter The town of Walpole is no stranger to holiday cheer. Nearly 700 people came out to the town tree lighting, illustrating the strong local commitment to tradition and holiday festivities. This year, though, there was a new tradition in town: The Historical Society Craft Fair. This year heralded the...

Mahjongg provides mental stimulation and fun

Mahjongg provides mental stimulation and fun

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By Katrina Margolis Hometown Weekly Reporter Many are unaware even of what mahjongg is, confused by its foreign sounding name, believing it to be some form of martial arts or perhaps a way to move furniture around. However, the game has caught on in Walpole. Every Monday at 1:30 p.m. a group of women get...

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