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Andruzzi Comedy Night is smashing success
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Comedians Lenny Clarke, Tony V, Artie Januario, Brad Mastrangelo, Graig Murphy, Christine Hurley, Dave Russo and Johnny Pizzi united on one stage for the Joe Andruzzi Foundation’s (JAF) third annual comedy night fundraiser at Raffael’s Walpole. The New England comedians kept the wisecracks going all night to benefit the Joe Andruzzi Foundation’s mission...
Walpole Scouts raise Flags on the 48
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Just a few days after the September 11 attacks in 2001, six hikers decided to hike up Mount Liberty. The hikers carried 100 feet of rope and 30 feet of PVC tubing, and raised an American flag in honor of the victims. These hikers started the tradition called Flags on the 48.
Flags...
BSS Principal joins mission trip to Cuba
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Blessed Sacrament School Principal Jim Spillman spent five days in Cuba last May as part of a mission trip with the Pontifical Mission Societies of the Archdiocese of Boston. Travel to the island country is slowly opening up to Americans, making the journey a unique experience for any American educator. Mr. Spillman was...
Auditore Leads Walpole Rebels Past Needham Rockets
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
The Walpole Rebels (1-1) and Needham Rockets (0-2) met under lights on Friday night at Turco Field in their annual Bay State Conference matchup. Led by stout defensive play and the lethal rushing attack of senior running back Ferry Armand, the Rebels prevailed 21-7 despite a late offensive...
Vandal retaliates after Walpole cancels dances
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By Harry Kane
Hometown Weekly Reporter
In the wake of a decision to cancel annual school dances at Walpole High School because of underage drinking, a lone individual defaced several walls with anti-police slogans on and off campus.
At the start of the school year, Principal Steven Imbusch cancelled the upcoming school dances due to last...
In Walpole’s Jackson, a nurse and advocate
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By Linda Thomas
Hometown Weekly Correspondent
Since middle school, Chris was her best buddy.
She knew something was wrong with him every time his harsh cough left him fiercely gasping for air. At 13, Rachel Jackson didn’t know that cystic fibrosis might kill her friend.
That was 30 years ago and Jackson, who now understands the magnitude...
Walpole organ recital set for Tuesday
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Join the United Church in Walpole on Tuesday, September 27, at 7:30 p.m. in the church sanctuary for an exciting organ recital featuring a smorgasbord of classics, favorites and surprises. United Church organist and Music Director Alex Green will perform pieces ranging from the joyful “Every Time I Feel the Spirit” to the powerful “Toccata and Fugue in D...
NJF goes 2-2 in battles against Milton
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The Needham Junior Football teams hosted Milton for six games at Memorial Field. In the competitive brackets, Needham went 2-2 with the sixth and seventh grade teams notching victories, while the fifth and eighth grade squads lost close ones.
A Squad (Grade 8) – Milton 20, Needham 16 – The A squad dropped...
Step into art with Abby Rischin
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By Harry Kane
Hometown Weekly Reporter
For many, art is an important part of expressing imagination and exhibiting technical skills, but for Abby Rischin, the founder and president of the non-profit, Step Into Art, there are a multitude of reasons why creating and learning about art can encourage students to expand their horizons.
That’s why Rischin...
Meet Wellesley’s new residents, Lava and Sky
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by Rama K. Ramaswamy
The Wellesley Free Library’s NAO robots were named Lava (red robot) and Sky (blue robot) by 10 year-old Oliver, who won the naming contest after a month of children dropping off their name choices in the WFL’s drop box. The WFL hosted over 120 people at their naming event this...
Wellesley Raiders go green
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By Rama K. Ramaswamy
The Wellesley Raiders Football team had a hole in their regular schedule and a substitute team - New Mission High School (NMHS) in Mattapan - was added to the game lineup. The team had “a strong showing in their first game of the 2016 season” according to parent and attendee,...
Wellesley Boy’s soccer shuts out Milton
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
After a series of heartbreaking losses to Walpole (1-0), Needham (2-1), and Weymouth (2-0) to begin the 2016 campaign, the Wellesley High boys soccer team took on Milton at Sprague Field on Friday evening in search of their first victory.
A strong offensive performance, tight defensive play, and stellar...
Plenty of traffic at WCC Car Show
By Rama K. Ramaswamy
The Modifiers Car Club is all about “classic cars, people and fun.” The club meets monthly to plan events, share car knowledge, discuss on-going member car projects, preferred auto parts sources, repair secrets and classic car finds.
When the club got started, it was initially a group of high school pals who...
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Undaunted, H.Y.P.’s Ozer fights on
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By Stephen Press
Hometown Weekly Staff
Needham’s Dennis Ozer is many things. He is a father and husband. He is the co-owner of H.Y.P. Studio, a yoga and pilates facility with branches in Medfield, Needham, and Wellesley. He is, in the words of his wife, Debra Goodman, “the mayor of everything” and “like the Tasmanian...
Wellesley Garden Study Group presents Alison Campbell
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The Wellesley Garden Study Group will gather Tuesday, September 27 at the Wellesley Free Library, 530 Washington Street, Wellesley. All those interested to attend may join the Group at 9:30 a.m for coffee and refreshments.
The program Fabulous Fall Containers, presented by Alison Campbell will begin at 10:00 a.m. Alison is the owner of...
BIDMC to host Conversations on Cancer
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The Cancer Center at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) and the Beth Israel Deaconess Cancer Center in Needham will host an event to educate the community about the latest advancements in cancer care and research.
“Conversations on Cancer: What You Need to Know about the Changing Landscape” will include a complimentary...
DSW Patriots roll with successive victories
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In a strong defensive effort, the 6th Grade DSW Patriots defeated Holliston 19-0 on Sunday morning, September 11, to go 2-0 on the season. Led by Michael Polk’s three rushing touchdowns and with strong ball carrying by Will Dummer and Mekhi Robinson, the 6th graders battled the wind and rain to piece together...
Westwood eats up Greek Festival
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By James Ensor
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The daytime skies have been cloudy, but the mood outside St. Mark’s Greek Orthodox Church in Westwood was anything but. Over the course of Saturday and Sunday, September 17 and 18, the parish held its Second Annual Greek festival, featuring food, music, and an unmistakable sense of community.
Several...
Teen STEAM in Westwood
