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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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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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