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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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Wellesley’s Vernal pool cleanup weeds out invasive species
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By Lisa Moore
Armed with Weed Wrenches, gloves and determination, a group of volunteers started an invasive species abatement effort around the vernal pool located in the North 40 land along Turner Road. This first of several planned cleanup efforts targeting the invasive species Euonymus alatus, commonly known as burning bush.
The deciduous shrub, native...
Modifiers Car Show at Wellesley Community Center
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 ongoing member car projects, preferred auto parts sources, repair secrets and classic car finds. The Modifiers name comes from the hot-rodding world, where individuals took pride in customizing their...
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Wellesley’s Straight Outta School Sports offers fun
All Wellesley Middle School students are invited to have fun playing ball after school while building social connections, life and leadership skills. Enjoy free play and fun-filled, action packed games. WHS student coaches, DJs and announcers create energetic environments to be enjoyed equally by all. Seasons conclude with bucket tournaments to celebrate school spirit and tradition.
Flag Football...
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Wellesley Town Band seeks new members
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The Wellesley Town Band will start its fourth season with the first rehearsal of the year on Monday, September 19, at 7:00 p.m. in the Wellesley High School band room (50 Rice Street), and new members are especially welcome to come along and join in the fun.
Led by recently retired Wellesley Middle School...
Oktoberfest at Walpole German-American Club
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By James Ensor
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Traditional German music and the smell of bratwurst, leberkäse, and potato pancakes floated through the air on Saturday and Sunday, September 10 and 11, at the Walpole German-American club’s annual Oktoberfest celebration. Beer and food tents abounded alongside of a central wooden overhang that featured a live band...
Apple Harvest Fair returns this weekend
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There will be plenty of family fun in East Walpole as the annual Apple Harvest Fair will be held on September 17 from 10 – 3 p.m. at Union Congregational Church (55 Rhoades Avenue).
This year’s Fair will include a trackless train, midway games, petting zoo, face-painting, touch-a-truck, photo booth and a bouncy house....
Warriors down Dedham 21-6 in opener
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
There are plenty of things to look forward to once September hits: pumpkin spiced lattes, sweaters, apple picking, etc. For sports fans, however, September means the return of Friday night lights and the boys of fall.
On Friday, the Medfield Warriors (1-0) and Dedham Marauders (0-1) took to...
Primary Election Day in Massachusetts
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By James Ensor
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Thursday, September 8 saw primary elections take place across the state of Massachusetts. The results of these elections will decide whose names are on the ballot for the major parties in the November general elections. Positions ranged from our representatives in Congress to the local Sheriff, and many...
Preschool Page Turners at the Medfield Library
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By James Ensor
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The morning of Thursday, September 8 was a busy one for children’s librarian Kim Tolson. It featured back-to-back-to-back children’s programs, which culminated in Preschool Page Turners at 11:30 a.m. The preschoolers listened to a classic tale, “The Tortoise and the Hare.” After the story, the 3-5 year-olds listened...
Rockets hold off Wellesley 2-1 in opener
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
Whether it is on the gridiron, the ice, or the pitch, any time the Needham Rockets and Wellesley Raiders get together, you know that it is going to be an intense match.
Last Wednesday, Needham and Wellesley kicked off the 2016 boys soccer season in at Sprague Field...
Needham boys XC ready for task
By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
The rivalry between Needham and Wellesley is nothing new, as the two towns have battled it out on the gridiron, the court, and the track for decades.
In 2015, the latest chapter Rocket/Raider history was written when Wellesley handed the Needham boys cross-country team its only conference defeat (10-1). The...
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Blake, Hargreaves to guide Needham girls XC
By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
Like every season, the Needham girl’s cross-country team enters 2016 on a mission, which is to make a statement in the Bay State Conference.
The Rockets will be led by three senior captains in Lily Auger, Jill Robins, and Emily Hargreaves, all of whom head coach Cara Van Cott calls...
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Girls soccer fights to 1-1 draw
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
Following a preseason trip to the Granite State that concluded with a hike up Mount Monadnock, the DS girls soccer team returned home last week for the start of school and the kickoff their 2016 season.
On Friday night, the Raiders took on Hopkinton and gave the Hillers...
Morgan Golf Tournament to benefit Walpole
Help raise funds for the Walpole Scholarship Foundation and play some great golf at the same time! This is a great opportunity to support a local organization, which in turn supports Walpole’s local students.
The annual Joe Morgan Golf Tournament, presented by Walpole Cooperative Bank, will once again benefit the Walpole Scholarship Foundation. It will be...
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