By Lisa Moore
Hometown Weekly Correspondent
The Wellesley Free Library hosted Botanist Claire Hopkins on Thursday afternoon, September 29, as she presented “Playing With Pollinators” a program for kids ages 6-10 years old to learn about the importance of bees and other animals as pollinators. Ms. Hopkins, a botanist with a science education background, is...
By Katrina Margolis
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Phyllis Braun radiates an energy which rivals that of community members 20 years her junior. With an infectious laugh, an excellent sense of humor, and a palpable passion for the work she has accomplished, it’s no wonder Braun became so prominent as to attract attention from the White House....
With the holidays approaching, the Medfield Food Cupboard will be holding its annual meeting. The meeting will be held at the Church of the Advent (28 Pleasant Street) on Thursday, November 10, at 7:00 p.m....
By Katrina Margolis
Hometown Weekly Reporter
After a slew of influential and impressive speakers in addition to a myriad of festivities, President Paula Johnson took the podium. Before she could begin speaking, a member of the crowd shouted, “We love you, Paula Johnson!”
Without missing a beat, Johnson exclaimed, “I love you, too!”
However, before the Brooklyn...
By Lisa Moore
Hometown Weekly Correspondent
On Thursday October 13, the Wellesley High School Volleyball team will play a special game at 4:00 p.m. in the WHS gymnasium in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This is the fifth year the Raiders volleyball team has joined together with www.Side-Out.org in raising funds for stage 4...
by Rama K. Ramaswamy
Over the rainy weekend, the METCO Social Event lured over one hundred families, teachers and students from all over Wellesley and Boston. In addition, Wellesley METCO alumni attend, such as Paula Davis, who was part of the very first, high school, graduating class. According to organizer, Betsy Komjathy, “we know...
Sarah Foley’s backyard was the setting for this year’s opening event for Postcomers, the Wellesley women’s organization that has been organizing social activities since the club’s founding in 1962. Members meet for friendship and good company, and it’s understood that a good time will be had by all at these get-togethers.
The weather at...
Over 90 people attended the recent Wellesley Democratic Town Committee (WDTC) Fall Get Together. The WDTC holds this event each year to provide an opportunity for Wellesley Democrats to socialize and to learn about the ongoing campaigns. The guest speakers were Nick Black, MA State Director for the Clinton Campaign, and Mike Ollen,...
By James Ensor
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The afternoon of September 28 was a lively one at the Westwood Library, when kids were invited to drop in to a program designed to let them unleash both creative and destructive powers. Towers made from newspaper were built and brought down, little green army men were launched from...
Under sunny skies Sunday afternoon in Medway, the DS-Westwood 6th Grade Patriots defeated a scrappy Colts team 40-0, and raised their record to 4-0 on the season.
Griffin Rosbottom’s first quarter interception gave the Patriots strong field position early, while power running by Michael Polk,...
On Sunday, September 18, the Westwood Early Childhood Council, in collaboration with Powissett Farm and the Council on Aging, held its first Intergenerational Exploration Program at Powissett Farm in Dover.
A group of 20 local seniors, children and parents worked together collecting eggs and herbs while learning...
Now in its seventh year of print, the Westwood Lions Club has been producing high-quality, full-size calendars featuring local, amateur photography of and about our community. Donations for the calendar has generated approximately $10,000, all gifted to the various charities supported by the Westwood Lions — including the Westwood High School Scholarship Foundation, Thanksgiving Meals...
By James Ensor
Hometown Weekly Reporter
On Tuesday night, September 27, over twenty people gathered to hear a presentation on the Renaissance by Beth Knauss of ArtMatters. She began with a discussion on how art got to where it was at the beginning of the Renaissance. Bibles were illustrated, battle armor was painted and...
By Paul Goldberg
Hometown Weekly Staff
Don Henley played to a sold out crowd Tuesday night at Blue Hills Bank Pavilion. The talented band led the way with "Seven Bridges Road" while wowing the crowd with hits "Heart of the Matter" and "New York Minute" from Henley's Eagles days.
The singer/songwriter was supported by the previously...
By Geena Matuson
Hometown Weekly Staff
Last Friday evening, the solo show reception for local photographer Chuck Ferullo was held at the Galleries at Medfield TV - and was a huge success. The show featured over twenty framed photographic works that spanned the genres - India, New England, macro close-up imagery, and more. Art prints...
Needham Junior Football’s fourth week saw a full slate of games against Framingham. The A squad hosted Framingham at Memorial Field under the lights on Saturday night while the rest of the squads visited Framingham on Sunday morning and all came out on top.
A Squad (8th Grade) – Framingham 28, Needham 8...
By Katrina Margolis
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The people of Needham have always dedicated themselves to service. Their hard work and passion for this was deeply felt on a misty, cold Sunday morning as dozens of community members huddled under the bits of cover they had at DeFazio Field while registering to run or walk for...
In keeping with annual tradition, this past week Charles River School seventh and eighth grade students kicked off their year by visiting The Farm School in Athol, Massachusetts. The Farm’s mission is to involve children directly in our responsibility as stewards of the earth through active involvement on a working farm.
This trip enables...
By Katrina Margolis
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Walking across the field to the Springdale Field Festival tents, the foliage and natural beauty of the land shone through despite the overcast weather and light rain. Kids of all ages ran around outside of the three tents, throwing footballs, kicking soccer balls, and tossing frisbies back and...
Last Saturday, on a beautiful autumn evening, 450 guests gathered under a tent on the Medfield State Hospital property at the Medfield Coalition for Public Education (MCPE) Fall Ball. MCPE hosted the “Oh, the Places Our Kids Will Go!” themed event and a weeklong online auction to raise funds to support K-12 public...
