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Dover-Sherborn destination imagination goes global
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Fourteen Dover-Sherborn students recently competed in the Destination Imagination Global Finals in Knoxville, Tennessee, from May 25-29. This annual competition, known as the world’s largest celebration of student creativity, includes 8,000 student finalists from 20 countries who gathered to showcase their creative thinking, problem solving skills and teamwork.
Dover Sherborn Destination Imagination (DSDI) team...
Garden Club keeps Sherborn In Bloom
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The Sherborn Garden Club invites all residents of Sherborn to purchase beautiful, Dutch-imported daffodil (and many other) bulbs through their now-annual event, Sherborn in Bloom. The Sherborn in Bloom fundraiser is being promoted through June 25.
The SGC was a proud participant in the establishment of the historic Sherborn Daffodil Trail. The project...
Sherborn Senior snags Scout scholarship
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Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts (GSEM) congratulates Amelia Walsh on earning the Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts Scholarship. She is one of four girls selected for the honor this year.
Amelia, a Sherborn High School graduating senior, impressed the committee with how she leveraged her Girl Scout experiences to continue to make the...
D-S Middle School’s annual Arts Festival
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On Monday June 6, Dover Sherborn Middle School held their Annual Arts Festival from 3 p.m. – 5:30 pm.
The event featured visual art displays, poetry readings, and performances from DSMS Jazz Bands, and several small break-out vocal groups. In addition, there was a student-led fundraising initiative from the CAG (Community Action...
Touch-a-Truck returns to Westwood
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By Douglas McCulloch
Hometown Weekly Staff
The Westwood Young Women’s Club hosted its annual Touch-a-Truck event at Westwood High School on June 11.
With trucks and vehicles from a number of agencies and companies, hundreds of kids and families turned out to enjoy a day of exploring and learning.
From backhoes to dump trucks to police cars...
Westwood Gridiron Club hosts Nine and Dine fundraiser
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By Douglas McCulloch
Hometown Weekly Staff
High school football season might still be several months away, but the Westwood Gridiron Club was busy raising money for the team at its annual Nine and Dine fundraiser, which was held last Monday at the Norfolk Golf Club.
The Nine and Dine kicked off in the afternoon with...
Support the Alzheimer’s Association at Westwood lemonade stands
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A number of Westwood residents will be hosting lemonade stands around Westwood on Saturday, June 18 from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. as a part of the Alzheimer’s Association’s “Longest Day” fundraising event for Alzheimer’s research.
In total, there will be 19 stands across town set up on streets and in front of...
Westwood resident participates in One Mission Buzz Off
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Eight-year-old Westwood resident Zac Ventola participated in this year's One Mission Buzz Off, which was held at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro on June 5.
Zac raised nearly $3,400 by redeeming cans, selling his old toys, having a lemonade and cookies drive-thru stand in his driveway and by making hundreds of fun buttons to...
Westwood Rotary Club names R.A.Y. award recipients
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The Rotary Club of Westwood and Westwood Youth and Family Services (WY&FS) proudly announce the recipients of the 2016 Recognize A Youth (R.A.Y.) Award.
Five Westwood High School students were honored at a Rotary Club Luncheon on June 7 for their initiative and commitment to community service. The recipients through their...
Old Post Road Fair goes country
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By Rachel Borman
Hometown Weekly Correspondent
Many families attended Old Post Road Elementary School’s Country Fair on Sunday, June 13. Following in the footsteps of last year’s Big 50 Carnival, the planning committee chose a Country Fair theme that influenced all areas of the event.
In the country spirit, unique additions to...
Village Fair returns to Walpole
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By Douglas McCulloch
Hometown Weekly Staff
With rain in the forecast but holding off until the afternoon, a sizable croud turned out to the Epiphany Parish of Walpole’s annual Village Fair on June 11.
The event began early at 8 a.m. with a pancake breakfast. At 8:45, the annual road race and fun run through...
Walpole police hosting Narcan training session
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The Walpole Police Department will be hosting a training session on the use of Narcan and a CPR training class on June 22 from 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. at the Walpole Public Library. The Narcan training session will run from 6 p.m. – 7 p.m., and the CPR training session will...
Walpole potters raise $1,800 for homeless children
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Last month, the potters from Potters Place of Walpole raised $1,800 to benefit a Foxboro based non-profit organization created to raise awareness and funds to support 2.5 million homeless children in America.
Nearly 200 vases and other one-of-a-kind pottery pieces were created and sold as part of their recent Spring Show and Sale.
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Medfield High Class of 2016 graduates
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By Amelia Tarallo
Hometown Weekly Correspondent
The Medfield High School class of 2016 collectively met for the last time on Sunday for their graduation ceremony. Vocalized in the speeches of Class President Theodore Duffy, Honor Essayists Daniel Blessing and Olivia Taylor, and Senior Speaker Bryan Carrabis, there were collective feelings of bitter-sweetness, pride, and nostalgia...
Needham High School holds Class Day
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By Ethan Lee
Hometown Weekly Correspondent
Organized by Senior Class Advisor Mr. Michael Hirsh, Class Day is a day for acknowledging the accomplishments and achievements of NHS seniors, as well as the awarding of numerous scholarships and prizes. Class Day 2016 hosted around 200 seniors in the NHS gym.
After opening remarks by Master...
Needham High class of 2016 graduates
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By Ethan Lee
Hometown Weekly Correspondent
On Monday, June 6, Needham High School graduated over 400 seniors on a gorgeously sunny day.
Opening remarks were made by vice-principal Aaron Sicotte and principal Dr. Joseph Barnes. Both emphasized the significance of the accomplishments of the Class of 2016, as well as the talent and potential gathered...
Women’s Club holds senior Graduation Tea
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By Rachel Borman
Hometown Weekly Contributor
Continuing in a 46-year tradition, the Hannah Adams Women’s Club hosted a Graduation Tea on June 7. Formal invitations went out to 122 of Medfield’s finest young women - every senior girl living in Medfield and about to graduate from either Medfield High School or Tri-Country Regional Vocational Technical...
Medfield Legion baseball opens season
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By Evan Mayer
Hometown Weekly Intern
As the defending district champs, Medfield picked up right where they left off, squeaking out a 5-4 victory against Needham. On June 8, Medfield boys Legion took the field for their opening day game. It was a nail-biter from the beginning, with solid pitching from both teams.
Medfield drew...
Trip to Cuba
