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Warriors down Dedham 21-6 in opener

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

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

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

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

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...

Blake, Hargreaves to guide Needham girls XC

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...

Girls soccer fights to 1-1 draw

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

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...

Walpole’s Brothers Wagner making name in hockey

[ccfic caption-text format="plaintext"]By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor While the Wagner family may be best known in Walpole for their success as adolescents in Little League baseball (2006 Miracle Padres, never forget), it is in the Wagner family blood to excel in athletics and more specifically in recent years, the game of hockey. The common tale of...

Wellesley holds solidarity gathering

Wellesley holds solidarity gathering

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By Lisa Moore Hometown Weekly Correspondent Late Sunday afternoon on the last weekend of the summer, members of the Wellesley Community gathered on the Town Hall green in support of a local family with hopes of bringing the community together in solidarity against hate. The family gathering was organized by the World of Wellesley (WOW)...

Cone Crawl Saturday

Cone Crawl Saturday

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Wellesley Theatre Project is excited to announce its fourth annual Cone Crawl to be held on Saturday, September 10 from noon - 5 p.m. Community supporters, students, parents, and folks wanting to have a crazy fun time visiting the best cone shops around are invited to purchase a WTP Fourth Annual Cone Crawl...

Library quilters in Westwood

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By James Ensor Hometown Weekly Reporter In a peaceful back room of the Westwood Public Library, the quilting club gathered for their monthly meeting on Monday, August 29. The club has been in existence for about 8 years, and had to adapt to survive when the Westwood Library changed buildings, at one point taking refuge...

Drought leads to Westwood’s mandatory water ban

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By Harry Kane Hometown Weekly Correspondent For the sixth straight month, the region has been experiencing abnormally dry conditions initially resulting in a drought advisory followed by a drought warning. As of Friday, August 26, the status has been modified to include a mandatory ban on outdoor watering of lawns or shrubbery. The drought is...

Westwood Volleyball to take next step

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By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor With numerous state tournament appearances in the past decade, the girls volleyball program at Westwood High has come a long way since Jennifer Murphy began coaching as an assistant in 2007. In 2016, Murphy, a graduate of Westwood in 2003, will take over the head coaching duties for...

DS-Westwood Patriots open season

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The 6th grade DSW Patriots opened their 2016 season Sunday morning with a 13-7 victory in a defensive struggle against Lincoln-Sudbury. Michael Polk led the way with two touchdown runs against a stout LS defense, including a 70 yard sprint down the home sideline to take back the lead for good. Danny Sullivan...

Rt 128 Add-A-Lane project continues

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By Harry Kane Hometown Weekly Correspondent It’s full speed ahead for the Add-A-Lane project on Route 128/I-95, which began back in early 2015 and is slated for completion in 2019. The roadway construction project will add an additional lane to 3.8 miles of highway beginning just north of the Needham Branch RR Bridge and going past...

Stitching the stories of time

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By Harry Kane Hometown Weekly Correspondent Some people say that quilters are the best storytellers. A group of elderly women gather every Friday morning at the Needham Senior Center to shoot the breeze while quilting. And they tell stories, too. “We just come here and bring our projects,” says Cathy Cummings. “Whoever shows up, shows up....

Needham boys eye soccer glory

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By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor The boys soccer program has for long been a crown jewel of Needham High athletics. In 2016, the Rockets return a core group of seniors to their roster and once again will look to make some noise in the Bay State Conference. Leading the charge for Needham this season...

Needham Junior Football returns to action

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Needham Junior Football opened the season on Saturday by hosting five games with long time rival, Wellesley, while the A squad took on Walpole. A Squad (8th Grade) – Walpole 33, Needham 0 – The 8th grade Jr. Rockets led by quarterback, Drew Desing, were unable to establish a consistent running game early...

Medvol ready for battle in 2016

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By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor The mission is clear for the Medfield girls volleyball team as they enter the 2016 season, and that is to beat Hopkinton and make a run in the state tournament. Not only did the Warriors have their season come to an end at the hands of the Hillers...

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