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Christmas Carol comes to Walpole Library

Christmas Carol comes to Walpole Library

“A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens will be read by Gary Hylander at 7:00 p.m. on Monday evening, December 12, in the Community Room of the Walpole Public Library. Hylander, a well-known local lecturer on American history, gives a dramatic reading of the beloved original 1846 classic yuletide fantasy. All are welcome, and there is...

Powisset Farm Story Hour

Powisset Farm Story Hour

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By Katrina Margolis Hometown Weekly Reporter The ideas surrounding Thanksgiving are often focused on the conceptual – giving thanks for what we have, being thankful for those around us, appreciating our families and friends. This appreciation can also be extended to what is around us, not just who. At Powisset Farm, a Thanksgiving Story Hour...

Polk and Gibbons are all stars

Polk and Gibbons are all stars

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Dover residents and DSW Patriots Aidan Gibbons and Michael Polk were selected and played for the 6th Grade Dual County/Tri Valley League All Star Team against the Central Mass All Stars on Saturday, November 19. Playing both offense and defense, the DSW Patriot players stood out among the DC/TVL all stars, with Aidan...

DS Soccer Club wins several titles

DS Soccer Club wins several titles

The fall soccer season for the Dover Sherborn Soccer Club recently finished for over 700 players ranging from 3-14 years old. This year, DS Soccer fielded 37 teams within BAYS from grades 3 through 8, as well as in-town games for the younger players. There were several teams that won their BAYS sections including: Girls...

CRS students recognized at Model UN

CRS students recognized at Model UN

On November 19, 30 sixth, seventh and eighth grade Charles River School (CRS) students attended the Model United Nations Middle School Conference. During this all-day gathering at Northeastern University, more than 500 middle school students worked collaboratively to tackle world problems such as malnutrition, the Syrian civil war, and climate change. Three CRS delegations received...

Bonsai Lecture and Demonstration

Bonsai Lecture and Demonstration

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The Chicatabot Garden Club will host a lecture and demonstration on the art and science of bonsai on Tuesday, December 13 at the Dover Town Library, Lower Level. There will be coffee at 9:00 a.m., and the program will begin at 9:30. This introduction to bonsai design is a one-hour demonstration illustrating the basics...

Dover Foundation to hold caroling event

Dover Foundation to hold caroling event

The Dover Foundation is hosting its annual community carol sing on the town green Tuesday, December 13 at 7 p.m. The Foundation is an energetic local organization, celebrating 70 years in 2017. They are dedicated to promoting community spirit and community service, and are best known for their outstanding theatrical productions and generous annual college scholarships...

Medfield’s Jones gives life twice

Medfield’s Jones gives life twice

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By Linda Thomas Hometown Weekly Correspondent Christina Jones gave her daughter life — twice. The first time came in the winter of 1973, when Jones gave birth, and again, 42 years later, when her daughter, Amy, needed a kidney. “Amy is the love of my life,” said Jones, 66. “I couldn’t believe it when they told me...

Rocky Woods offers wreath making and more

Rocky Woods offers wreath making and more

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By Katrina Margolis Hometown Weekly Reporter Rocky Woods was recently named an “excite property” by the Trustees of Reservations, and it’s easy to see why. This past Saturday, Rocky Woods offered a wreath-making activity entitled Wreaths from the Trees. This was the first year the activity had been offered, but the property is certainly building...

Generations meet through pen pal program

Generations meet through pen pal program

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By Katrina Margolis Hometown Weekly Reporter The divide between generations can be hard to bridge, especially when it comes to the very young and the older. However, the brilliant minds at Mitchell Elementary School and the Needham Council on Aging have come up with a plan to help bridge this gap and facilitate the transfer...

Storytime teaches importance of thankfulness

Storytime teaches importance of thankfulness

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By Katrina Margolis Hometown Weekly Reporter It can sometimes be hard to emphasize the importance and meaning of Thanksgiving to anyone, let alone young children, when Christmas prep and celebration begins early in November. However, Little Listeners Storytime, held at the Westwood Public Library, is trying its very best to do so. Miss Lizzy, as...

Library Friends support youth tutoring program

Library Friends support youth tutoring program

The women of the Friends of the Westwood Library first met Hannah Paterson at the spring book sale last June. Sue Kukel, a book sale committee member, noticed this seventeen-year-old girl, curled-up on the floor, intently sifting through children’s picture books and early-readers. Surprised by this sight, Sue offered her assistance and Hannah’s story unfolded....

Aaron Guild Chapter honors good citizens

Aaron Guild Chapter honors good citizens

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Recently, the Aaron Guild Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) honored two High School Seniors from the area who were chosen as Good Citizens by their classmates and teachers. A third high school student was unable to attend. The Good Citizen Award night took place at the First...

Westwood Hall of Famers inducted

Westwood Hall of Famers inducted

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Members of the Westwood community gathered together on Saturday, November 19 for a dinner to honor this year’s inductees to the Westwood High School Sports Hall of Fame. “I am honored to preside as President of the Westwood High School Sports Hall of Fame,” read Albert Wisialko’s program introduction to the event. “The Westwood...

Westwood’s Wilson runs like the wind

Westwood’s Wilson runs like the wind

Xaverian Brothers High School eighth-grader Noah Wilson was recently crowned Catholic Conference Middle School Cross Country Champion. Wilson, a lifelong Westwood resident, overcame cold temperatures and strong wind to win the 3K race, well in front of the second-place runner. The race featured runners from all five MIAA Catholic Conference middle schools....

Legion sponsors students for Boys/Girls State

Legion sponsors students for Boys/Girls State

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The Westwood American Legion Post 320 once again this year sponsored four students to participate in Boys State and Girls State this past June. The students sponsored by the Post were Camile Cummings, Grace Burke, Owen Doherty, David Burke and Joe Antonellis. American Legion Boys and Girls State is among the most respected educational programs...

Camy 5K Run & David 5k Walk delights Walpole

Camy 5K Run & David 5k Walk delights Walpole

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It was a cool fall day with blue skies for the 16th annual Camy 5K Run & David 5K Walk at the Walpole Italian-American Club on Saturday, November 12. Mark D’Amico won the men’s division for the first time (19:05) and course record-holder Mimi Fallon won her record-setting fourth women’s division title (20:05)...

From Beirut to Walpole, Leland keeps peace

From Beirut to Walpole, Leland keeps peace

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By Linda Thomas Hometown Weekly Correspondent The boy’s legs didn’t look like any that Fred Leland had ever seen. There was something about the young boy walking around wounded but still full of life. It seemed, Leland thought then, that the boy hadn’t realized his infection was serious due to his injuries. “We had a language barrier,”...

Santa comes to Walpole

Santa comes to Walpole

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After a parade down Common Street, Santa Claus greeted smiling members of the Walpole community at his house on Saturday, November 26. Santa’s arrival in Walpole center marks the beginning of the holiday season in town, and presaged the annual tree lighting and caroling on the common, which took place later in the...

‘Beauty and the Beast’ enchants audiences

‘Beauty and the Beast’ enchants audiences

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By Lisa Moore Hometown Weekly Correspondent Wellesley High School’s drama department outdid themselves with the fall musical production, “Beauty and the Beast.” The performance was so professionally done that Walt Disney himself would have been impressed. The culmination of months of work left audiences asking if there were professional actors on stage, and wondering if...

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