The Westwood Health Department is pleased to announce that the Annual Family Flu Clinic will be held for Westwood residents age five and older on Saturday, October 15, from 9:00 a.m. to noon at the Westwood High School gym, located at 200 Nahatan Street. The vaccine is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Health insurance...
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Bogastow Ski Team registration now open
Registration is now open for the Bogastow Ski Team, which is open to all skiers age 7 and up. Details and racer information can be found on www.bogastowski.com. All racers registered by November 6 will be entered into a drawing for a $100 Nashoba Valley gift card.
No prior race experience is required; however, skiers must be...
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Meeting addresses firefighter wages, Hillside construction
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By Ethan Lee
Hometown Weekly Correspondent
Needham Town Meeting members convened on Wednesday, October 5, for a Special Town Meeting at the Town Hall. Over one hundred members gathered and discussed several different issues, including new changes on the town budget, wage plans for Needham firefighters, and information on construction at Hillside Elementary School.
In...
Ann Stimson wows with Halloween concert
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By Katrina Margolis
Hometown Weekly Reporter
When Ann Stimson described her concert as a “smorgasbord,” she didn’t lie. Glancing through the program, there were songs from the classical era, from pop culture, from Jewish and Chinese culture, as well as pieces by Scott Joplin. However, the selection appealed to everyone in one way or another,...
Morse’s Pond drowning shocks Wellesley
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By Stephen Press
Hometown Weekly Staff
The town of Wellesley is still searching for answers this week after a man drowned in Morse’s Pond on Tuesday, October 4. Police responded to a 911 call at 1:17 p.m., indicating that a male was possibly drowning on the College Road side of Morse’s Pond. The call had...
Police break ice with Coffee with a Cop
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By Katrina Margolis
Hometown Weekly Reporter
October 7 is National Coffee with a Cop day, but Sergeant Brian Spencer had no idea when he chose that day to hold the first Coffee with a Cop in Wellesley. From 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. officers chatted and greeted the community at Dunkin’ Donuts, providing complimentary...
Wellesley Symphony opens season with Beethoven
By Abigail Davidson
Hometown Weekly Correspondent
Most area residents have no doubt heard at least a sampling of Beethoven pieces in their lives. However, the opportunity is rare to locally savor an entire concert of his music as performed by a complete orchestra.
The Wellesley Symphony Orchestra (WSO) will kick off its 2016-2017 season on Sunday, October 16th...
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Library offers Minecraft as social experience
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By Katrina Margolis
Hometown Weekly Reporter
On the bottom floor of the Medfield Library, a young boy sat in front of a computer asking, “Are you under a tree?” Of course, the boy across from him was not under a tree, but also in front of a computer screen.
He answered, “Yeah, I am...
Drama Kids offers much more than acting skills
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By Katrina Margolis
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Most of the girls who were sitting on the floor inside of the Medfield Parks and Recreation building had been doing drama with Susie Pallis in one way or another for six years or more. “This is my favorite class because I’ve known these guys for so long....
Wellesley Library buzzing for ‘Pollinators’
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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...
Phyllis Braun an inspiration beyond her farming legend
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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....
Medfield Food Cupboard to hold meeting
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....
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Wellesley College inaugurates 14th president
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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...
Wellesley High to host Dig Pink breast cancer fundraiser
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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...
METCO social event in Wellesley
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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...
Postcomers launch year with activities party
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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...
WDTC holds Fall Get Together
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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,...
Make it, Build it, and Smash it at the Westwood Library
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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...
DSW Patriots enjoy Medway romp
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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,...
Nest to Table a fun success
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...
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A group of 20 local seniors, children and parents worked together collecting eggs and herbs while learning...
