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Needham Little Leaguers make great run
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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
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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
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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
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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...
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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....
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Westwood Sports Hall of Fame nominations now open
The Westwood High School Hall of Fame is now accepting applications for the Hall of Fame.
Eligible candidates must be a Westwood High graduate and must have a graduation date of 2006 or prior.
Applications are available at the main library and the town hall. Completed applications...
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...
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Wellesley’s annual July Jubilation a success
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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
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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
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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
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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’
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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...
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Making Jonahs of us all at Sherborn Library
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By Cameron Small
Hometown Weekly Intern
Call me Ishmael, and prepare for Captain Ahab’s call of “Thar’ she blows!” Last Thursday, July 14, the Sherborn Library hosted Cynde McInnis, the creator of the Whalemobile and the inflatable humpback whale, Nile. Since Nile is a life-size inflatable, the event was held across the street at the Sherborn...
Montrose School alumna to perform in Sherborn
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Hailey McAvoy of Natick will perform a Summer Song Recital on Sunday, July 31, at 4:00 p.m. at the Pilgrim Church in Sherborn. Hailey, a rising senior pursuing a dual degree in Vocal Performance and Musical Arts...
Dover sports camp medley of fun
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By Cameron Small
Hometown Weekly Intern
Sports camp comes to Dover under the guidance of Coach Pete Sylvester. Each week, the camp focuses on one sport in particular. This particular week was basketball, and the campers learned the basics of it—dribbling, shooting, passing, rebounding, and defense. Around the drills and pick up games, campers also...
Medfield Little League keeps rolling
