WHS Orchestra to present fall concert
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History of the Jeep illuminates American history in Walpole
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By Katrina Margolis
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Today, Jeeps are ubiquitous. Driven by everyone from newly minted 16-year-old girls to veteran drivers of forty years. However, when John Simeone saw a Jeep on the streets of Walpole in 1943, he was absolutely dumbfounded. What was an army vehicle doing rolling down suburban streets? He said he...
Kim Weineck illuminates pastel painting
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By Katrina Margolis
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Last week, the Walpole Public Library hosted Kim Morin Weineck, a pastel and oil painter who concentrates on the beauty of interpretive landscapes. Weineck offered perspective and insight into the delicate art of pastels, sharing some of her tricks of the trade, as well as answering questions fellow...
Camy/David run/walk coming to Walpole
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While it started small 16 years ago to honor two Walpole natives, the USATF-certified Camy 5K Run and David 5K Walk has grown to become much more - a celebration, a competitive race, a fundraiser for local charities, and a place for reunions and gatherings.
“It always amazes me not only how much this...
Holocaust survivor Arbeiter inspires in Westwood
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By Katrina Margolis
Hometown Weekly Reporter
As Israel “Izzy” Arbeiter says himself, it is impossible to capture five and a half years of one’s life in an hour or an article. Countless articles have been written about Holocaust survivor Arbeiter, and to recount his life is a daunting and, truly, impossible task. The 91-year-old Newton...
Toil and trouble at Westwood High
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It’s the last dramatic hurrah for seniors Brett Iarrobino, Nikki Ready, MaryKate Murphy and Ethan O’Rourke. The tight-knitted group has performed together in Westwood High School’s fall play every year since they were freshmen.
They’ll take to the stage one last time to perform Shakespeare’s “Macbeth,” a haunting tale of power and madness that...
Westwood Shines in annual art exhibit
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By Katrina Margolis
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Tenth Annual Capturing Nature in Westwood Exhibit opened on Thursday, October 27, in the Westwood Public Library. The bottom level of the library, usually pretty sparse, save for some plants and tables, was lined with local artists’ renderings of the natural beauty that can be found in Westwood....
Westwood Cross-country wins TVL Championship
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
The Westwood, Dover-Sherborn, and Medfield High boys and girls cross country teams competed in the Tri-Valley League’s Championship Meet (5K) at Hospital Hill on Wednesday afternoon in Medfield.
Led by second-placed Ashley Walker (19:33.47), third-placed Sarah Conant (19:35.23), and sixth-placed Emma Harte (20:15.94), Westwood took home first place...
Westwood Golf wins TVL and State Title
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
The Westwood High varsity golf team finished an impressive regular season with a 16-2 record to win the Tri-Valley League before winning the Division 2 State Championship on Monday in Georgetown.
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Westwood Field hockey celebrates senior night
The Westwood high school girls field hockey team recently celebrated their senior night with a 2-1 win over Holliston. Pictured are seniors Emily Dukeman, Courtney Lyons, Gabrielle Giroux, Courtney Cronin, Caroline Fitzgerald, Georgia Salvatore, Hailey Broderick and Caroline Leonard. Pictured above are seniors Emily Dukeman, Courtney Lyons, Gabrielle Giroux, Courtney Cronin, Caroline Fitzgerald, Georgia...
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Defense propels football to second round
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
The Westwood High football team entered Friday night’s Division 2A South Sectional playoff game against Somerset-Berkley Regional (5-3) flying high with the second overall seed in their part of the bracket.
Unlike many of Westwood’s wins this season that have seen scoreboards light up the night from the...
Police apology and breaking the cycle
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by Rama K. Ramaswamy
In the aftermath of Wellesley Police Chief Terrence M. Cunningham’s internet- breaking, official apology during a speech in San Diego as the president of what is considered one of the nation’s largest police organizations - the International Association of Chiefs of Police - the WPD has a fielded a record-breaking...
Wellesley Society of Artists announces watercolor demonstration
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The Wellesley Society of Artists, Inc. (WSA) is delighted to be sponsoring a watercolor demonstration by nationally renowned artist Frederick Kubitz on Thursday, November 10, from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. (refreshments at 6:30) at the Wakelin Room of the Wellesley Free Library, 530 Washington Street. The event is free to the public.
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Wellesley’s Chryssicas leads football past Hingham
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
After receiving the two seed in their part of the bracket, the Wellesley High football team continued their unbeaten season with a 43-22 victory over the visiting seven-seeded Hingham Harbormen on Saturday afternoon in the first round of the Division 1A South Sectionals.
Running back Grant Chryssisacs had...
Walpole flips for Halloween on Main
As part of the town’s celebration of Halloween, Walpole Recreation hosted Halloween on Main last Saturday, October 29. The event saw scores of costumed youngsters in the center of town participating in a costume contest, parade, trick-or-treating, and more. As is the case with every one of Walpole Recreation’s activities, a good time was had...
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Walpole Field hockey celebrates seniors
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The Walpole High School Porkers celebrated their graduating seniors with cake, balloons, and good cheer.
The seniors will hope to end their season with some hardware. A two seed in the South Division 1 playoff bracket, the Porkers will begin their bid for the state title with a game on Friday against either Durfee...
Parish gives back with Pumpkin Patch
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By Katrina Margolis
Hometown Weekly Reporter
There is nothing more joyful than coming across a picturesque pumpkin patch in the fall. The Epiphany Parish of Walpole hit the nail right on the head during their Annual Pumpkin Patch. Overflowing on to two lawns, the pumpkins radiated fall and the true essence of Halloween, flanked by...
Walpole hockey stages street tourney
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Curtains up on the Footlighter’s new season
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By Cameron Small
Hometown Weekly Correspondent
What do you get when you mix an agoraphobe, a toll collector, a stripper, the stripper’s ex-boyfriend and a sassy Greek chorus? What if you throw in country-rock and blues music? Well, then you get “The Great American Trailer Park Musical,” the fall musical that’s kicking off the Walpole...
Boney James comes to the Wilbur
