Vandal retaliates after Walpole cancels dances
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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
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STEAM education is vital to our future - a local Westwood teen takes on the challenge
In 2016 State of the Union Address, President Obama announced a computer-science-for-all initiative. The President’s 2017 budget mentions that there are currently more than 600,000 high-paying tech jobs open across the United States, and by 2020, 51 percent...
DS boys shock Lancers at home
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The Dover Sherborn boys' varsity soccer team defeated Norton last Tuesday night, snapping the Division 3 South champions' 26-game winning streak since 2014. In a game that was played masterfully by the DS boys on their own turf field, senior Zach Abrams scored early in the game on an assist from captain Eli...
Westwood Police Explorers earn Presidential recognition
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On September 12, the Board of Selectmen recognized two Police Explorers for each earning The President’s Volunteer Service Award: Mr. Michael Forde, a member of the Westwood High’s Class of 2017, and Mr. Adam Ganz of Sharon High’s Class of 2016.
The Westwood Police Explorer program is one of certifying organizations for the...
Boys soccer gets first win
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
After a pair of hard-fought draws against two tough TVL opponents in Dover-Sherborn and Medway to begin the 2016 season, the Westwood High varsity boys soccer team took their home pitch against Bellingham last Tuesday evening in search of their first win.
The Wolverines (1-0-2) got out to...
Baby Sign Language at the Westwood Library
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By James Ensor
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Young parents and their recently-born children sat in a circle around Sheryl White, founder and owner of Baby Kneads, on the morning of Thursday, September 8. For over an hour, the children’s room of the Westwood Library was home to Sheryl’s lessons on American Sign Language for babies. Signs...
Autumn block party delights
On Saturday September 10, “THE LOOP” neighborhood had its third annual Block Party. Festivities included a DJ, photo booth, “make your own slushie” truck, and dunk tank. Kids rode their bikes and scooters up and down Pond Plain all day while the adults ate, played cornhole, and mingled. The event was capped off with an...
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