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DS Annual Thanksgiving Luncheon

DS Annual Thanksgiving Luncheon

The Dover Council on Aging held its annual Thanksgiving Luncheon on Tuesday, November 15 at the Dover Church. A new record was set with over 90 guests in attendance. Rev. Max Olmstead said the blessing. Six turkeys were carved with great enthusiasm by Police Chief Peter McGowan, Phil Trotter and Rev. Peter DiSanto from Grace...

Medfield 6th/7th graders win league

Medfield 6th/7th graders win league

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The 6th/7th grade light blue team capped off an impressive 11-2 season with a thrilling Fall Classic victory under the lights at Metacomet Park, 4-2. As the temperatures dipped into the upper thirties, the boys maintained focus, were aggressive on the base paths, had some timely hitting and made some clutch defensive plays...

Hauschka shares joy of beekeeping

Hauschka shares joy of beekeeping

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By Katrina Margolis Hometown Weekly Reporter Peter Hauschka has an impressive resume. An Associate Professor at Harvard University, a research associate at the Boston Children’s Hospital, and the first ever football player from Amherst College to play in the NFL, the Needham local has now turned to his next big adventure: beekeeping. Hauschka manages around...

Local voting civil amidst heated election

Local voting civil amidst heated election

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By Katrina Margolis Hometown Weekly Reporter The recent Presidential election has been one of the most heated in history. Opinions and emotions were flying high, as issues beyond just party differences were brought to the surface. The nation as a whole bubbled with anticipation as the votes rolled in, watching diligently as each state was...

‘Shrek’ coming to Dover-Sherborn

‘Shrek’ coming to Dover-Sherborn

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The world’s most popular, beloved, and only green ogre is taking his adventures to the stage with “Shrek the Musical.” He is surrounded with all of the characters from Far Far Away, and many others helping or hurting his seemingly impossible “happy ending.” The musical is full of catchy songs, lively dance numbers, and...

Troop 1 Dover driven by service

Troop 1 Dover driven by service

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Each year, Troop 1 Dover participates in various community service efforts by embracing the Scout Law, “A scout is helpful” and the Scout Slogan, “Do a good turn daily.” During the last year, Troop 1 Dover participated in a number of community service activities. A few Boy Scouts supported the Dover veterans by participating...

FOTSL announce Middlesex Savings grant

FOTSL announce Middlesex Savings grant

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The Friends of the Sherborn Library today announced receipt of a $20,000 grant awarded by the Middlesex Savings Charitable Foundation. The support will allow the Friends of the Sherborn Library (FOTSL) to effect a full-scale redesign of the Sherborn Library website to increase communication and promotion by FOTSL of services and programming they...

Potters Place raises Food Pantry funds

Potters Place raises Food Pantry funds

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Hand-crafted, one-of-a-kind pottery pieces created by 20 member potters of Potters Place in Walpole will be offered for sale during the cooperative’s Annual Holiday Show & Sale. A special selection of pieces was specifically created to benefit the Ecumenical Community Food Pantry of Norwood. The Show & Sale will take place at Potters...

Local voting civil amidst heated election

Local voting civil amidst heated election

By Katrina Margolis Hometown Weekly Reporter The recent Presidential election has been one of the most heated in history. Opinions and emotions were flying high, as issues beyond just party differences were brought to the surface. The nation as a whole bubbled with anticipation as the votes rolled in, watching diligently as each state was called. But...

Middle school runners in State Meet

Middle school runners in State Meet

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Fourteen athletes from the Walpole Middle School Cross Country team traveled to Devens, MA on November 5 to participate in the Massachusetts Middle School State Cross Country Meet. The team’s top racer of the day was Sophie St. George, who ran in the girls’ 7th grade race. She came in first place with a...

Walpole residents among Garden Club officers

Walpole residents among Garden Club officers

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The Norwood Evening Garden Club announced the installation of a new slate of officers for a two-year term. Nancy Costa of Norwood was elected President; Sheela Venkatesh of Norwood was elected Vice President; Tracy Firth of Walpole was elected Secretary; and Susan Cosman of Walpole was elected Treasurer. Costa has selected her Board and...

Walpole’s Stern performs in ‘Nutcracker’

Walpole’s Stern performs in ‘Nutcracker’

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A resident of Walpole, Hadley Stern is performing in Jose Mateo Ballet Theatre’s 29th annual production of “The Nutcracker” in the role of Mouse. Hadley is in the 2nd grade and attends the Fisher Elementary School in Walpole. This holiday season Jose Mateo Ballet Theatre will Present 23 performances of its original version...

Wellesley celebrates Veterans Day

Wellesley celebrates Veterans Day

by Rama K. Ramaswamy A newspaper article detailing low turnout for 2013’s Veterans Day Ceremony inspired Girl Scout Johanna van der Wal to make it her mission to raise awareness for veterans and replace flags on Memorial Day. In the process, Johanna earned her Girl Scout Silver Award, but Johanna kept going with her mission, long...

Local voting civil amidst heated election

Local voting civil amidst heated election

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By Katrina Margolis Hometown Weekly Reporter The recent Presidential election has been one of the most heated in history. Opinions and emotions were flying high, as issues beyond just party differences were brought to the surface. The nation as a whole bubbled with anticipation as the votes rolled in, watching diligently as each state was...

Local voting civil amidst heated election

Local voting civil amidst heated election

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By Katrina Margolis Hometown Weekly Reporter The recent Presidential election has been one of the most heated in history. Opinions and emotions were flying high, as issues beyond just party differences were brought to the surface. The nation as a whole bubbled with anticipation as the votes rolled in, watching diligently as each state was...

WEF holds annual spelling bee

WEF holds annual spelling bee

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by Rama K. Ramaswamy The greater Wellesley community gathered at the Sprague Elementary School gym last week to participate in the 27th annual Spelling Bee, under the auspices of Wellesley Education Foundation’s 2016-17 Co-Presidents, Susan Ryan and Erica Recht. Under the direction of this year’s Bee chairs Lisa Collins, Victoria Ostler, Becca Cahaly and Eunice...

Local voting civil amidst heated election

Local voting civil amidst heated election

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By Katrina Margolis Hometown Weekly Reporter The recent Presidential election has been one of the most heated in history. Opinions and emotions were flying high, as issues beyond just party differences were brought to the surface. The nation as a whole bubbled with anticipation as the votes rolled in, watching diligently as each state was...

Toys for Tots collection begins

Toys for Tots collection begins

Once again this year, GV & Y Insurance Agency, in conjunction with Service Master by Gilmore Brothers, will be collecting toys for Toys for Tots until December 5. New, unwrapped toys can be dropped of at GV & Y Insurance, located at 555 High Street, Westwood, during the office hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00...

Legacy of Jordan Marsh lives on

Legacy of Jordan Marsh lives on

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By Katrina Margolis Hometown Weekly Reporter In today’s world, department store names such as Macy’s or Bloomingdale’s are widely recognized, and the very concept of a department store is as common as sliced bread. A name that has been forgotten to most, however, is Jordan Marsh, Boston’s first department store. Not only was Jordan Marsh...

Police Explorers teaches aspiring law enforcers

Police Explorers teaches aspiring law enforcers

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By Katrina Margolis Hometown Weekly Reporter In elementary school, when most kids are asked what they want to be when they grow up, most respond with answers like a fireman, an astronaut, a doctor, or perhaps, a policeman. While many end up choosing other paths, there are a select few who are so lucky as...

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