About: Hometown Weekly Staff
Recent Posts by Hometown Weekly Staff
Heart still has it
[ccfic caption-text format="plaintext"]
By Paul Goldberg
Hometown Weekly Staff
Heart put on amazing show to a sweltering sold out crowd at Mansfield's Xfinity Center. The Rock and Roll Hall of Famers’ setlist mixed the old with the new.
Ann Wilson's voice hasn't missed a beat since the release of the band’s debut album, "Dream Boat Annie" (1975). Sister Nancy's...
‘Ballpark Mysteries’ author comes to Walpole
[ccfic caption-text format="plaintext"]
By Edward Sheehan
Hometown Weekly Correspondent
Last Monday, David A. Kelly, author of the “Ballpark Mysteries” series of children’s novels, among other works, visited the Walpole Public Library to discuss his writing method. His audience was a roomful of eager children and their parents.
In his novels, two main characters, cousins Mike and Kate, visit various...
Man’s best friend turned best book buddy
[ccfic caption-text format="plaintext"]
By Amelia Tarallo
Hometown Weekly Correspondent
She loves every book. She listens without ever interrupting. She's got huge paws. She wags her tail when she meets someone new. On Saturday, July 16, the children's section of library received a visit from one its most popular guests: Boo-Boo, an eleven-year-old Golden Retriever. Since earning her license...
Needham Little Leaguers make great run
[ccfic caption-text format="plaintext"]
The Needham American U10 Williamsport team had a great run this year. The boys put in a tremendous effort winning District 11 and then competed for four nights in a row in the Sectional round, with each game being decided by one run late in the game. They won two of the first...
Needham Little Leaguers win gold
[ccfic caption-text format="plaintext"]
Needham's U8 Gold Summer baseball team won the 2016 Ron Black Invitational hosted by Walpole Little League.
Needham went 5-0 during the weekend with preliminary round wins against Walpole Central, Milton and Foxboro. In the semi-finals, Needham came from behind to beat Milton and in the finals, Needham rallied from a 4-0 deficit...
Rockets Basketball Camp delights youths
[ccfic caption-text format="plaintext"]
By Edward Sheehan
Hometown Weekly Correspondent
This week as well as last, the Needham Rockets Basketball Camp was in session. Over 150 young athletes, ranging from rising 4th graders to rising freshmen, turned up for a week of fun and training at the Rashi School in Dedham. Asked about the camp’s main focus, Paul Liner,...
Westwood plane crash leaves two injured
Fireman’s foam floods school field
[ccfic caption-text format="plaintext"]
By Cameron Small
Hometown Weekly Intern
Towel? Check. Swim suit? Check. Goggles? Check.
This was not just an everyday inventory checklist for a day at the beach, or a weekend down the Cape. It was what most people brought to Westwood’s Annual Fireman’s Foam event held last Wednesday, July 13 at the Sheehan school field, held...
College courses made available to Westwood
Charles and Nancy Donahue of Westwood have donated 62 DVDs of college courses that are available to Westwood students and residents through the Minuteman Library Network at the Westwood Library. The courses were donated in memory of Mr. Donahue’s parents, Charles and Katherine Donahue. Katherine was a fourth grade teacher and Charles was the Chairman...
Read more
Westwood Boy Scout Troop 3
Members of Westwood Boy Scout Troop 3 celebrated the end of year with a rocket launch at Hale Reservation. Some of the boys stayed on for an overnight under the stars....
Read more
Westwood Sports Hall of Fame nominations now open
Westwood swimmers paddle onward
The Walpole and Westwood teams met in Walpole for a Suburban Swim League contest on July 12. Despite a hard-fought effort from both sides, Walpole was able to pull out a home victory.
At the time of printing, the Westwood swimmers have yet to win on the season, though they have a busy week ahead to...
Read more
Wellesley’s annual July Jubilation a success
[ccfic caption-text format="plaintext"]
By Lisa Moore
Hometown Weekly Correspondent
The July Jubilation Sidewalk Sale, one of the biggest annual family events in Wellesley, was held on Saturday, bringing crowds of families into Wellesley Square looking for bargains, food, and family fun. The warm summer day brought out crowds of people who strolled along Central Street, enjoying free Italian...
Ed The Wizard at Wellesley Free Library
[ccfic caption-text format="plaintext"]
by Rama K. Ramaswamy
Hometown Weekly Correspondent
The summer is sure busy at the Wellesley Free Library, with events such as “Ed the Wizard,” no less. One of Emma Weiler’s staff introduced the magician to approximately 100 attendees, about which she said, “it was a good one!” Weiler has been with WFL for about a...
Serve and Volley
[ccfic caption-text format="plaintext"]
By Stephen Press
Hometown Weekly Staff
A seven year-old girl watched as the tennis ball approached her. She fixed her gaze on the approaching shot, confidently steeled herself, and delivered a perfect forehand return. Meanwhile behind her, her instructor shouted encouragement.
"Good, good!" Her return found a seam between her opponents. "Game," the instructor called. "Take...
Walpole resident embarks on circus tour
[ccfic caption-text format="plaintext"]
By Jess McNamara
Hometown Weekly Correspondent
While many are spending their summer at work, the beach, or even on vacation, Walpole resident Doug Stewart is spending his summer a little differently. Stewart, a long time circus performer, has just opened Cirque Us!, his new circus collective, and embarked on their first ever summer tour. They...
Walpole Children’s Theatre opens ‘Dorothy’
[ccfic caption-text format="plaintext"]
By Jess McNamara
Hometown Weekly Correspondent
This weekend, Walpole Children’s Theatre will open their summer production of “Dorothy in Wonderland,” a whimsical mash-up of two classic tales: “The Wizard of Oz” and “Alice in Wonderland.” Written by Brian D. Taylor, this modern rendition features characters from each world as Dorothy, portrayed by Walpole resident Brenna...
Walpole swimmers paddle onward
The Walpole and Westwood teams met in Walpole for a Suburban Swim League contest on July 12. Despite a hard-fought effort from both sides, Walpole was able to pull out a home victory.
At the time of printing, the Walpole swimmers are currently sitting in third place with two wins in five contests. This could be...
Read more
Making Jonahs of us all at Sherborn Library
