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Relay for Life raises funds

Relay for Life raises funds

By Lisa Moore Hometown Weekly Correspondent On May 21 and 22, residents from Dedham, Needham and Wellesley participated in the annual Relay for Life, the signature fundraising event for the American Cancer Society. This year, participants raised over $158,000 to support the efforts of the American Cancer Society, surpassing last year’s total by over $10,000. This year,...

WEF and Ruth Walter Fund celebrate

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By Rama K. Ramaswamy The Wellesley Education Foundation (WEF) is a non-profit, tax-exempt community organization whose primary endeavor is to provide grants to educators for innovative educational projects at all grade levels. In awarding grants, WEF works closely with school administrators to fund projects that result in richer and deeper learning experiences and have...

D-S fifth graders love lacrosse

D-S fifth graders love lacrosse

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The fifth grade lacrosse team played teams from Norwell, Needham, Lincoln Sudbury, Andover, and Marshfield over the past two weeks with much success. Their regular season wraps up against Westwood and Acton-Boxboro next week....

‘Renovation Celebration’ at Dover Library

‘Renovation Celebration’ at Dover Library

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Join Library Staff, Trustees, and the Friends of the Dover Library on Thursday, June 9, from 4-6 p.m. for a ‘Renovation Celebration.’ Enjoy tea, juice, and sweets while touring the newly opened space. The main floor of the Library was closed from December until February for painting and new carpet installation. This presented an...

Wellesley Farmers Market to open

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By Rama K. Ramaswamy The Wellesley Farmers Market is back and opens on Saturday, June 4, from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., on the lawn of the Unitarian Universalist Church at 309 Washington Street, through October 15. On June 4, there will be live music by Andrew DiMarzo and kids will be entertained by...

Wellesley Cub Scouts cleaned up

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Thanks to Wellesley Cub Scout Pack 140 Bear Den and their families who recently cleaned up trash and debris around Morses Pond. As we head into the summer months, the Wellesley Natural Resources Commission wants to encourage everyone who visits playgrounds, parks and open spaces to please “pitch in after you picnic” and...

Greyhound Friends holds 5K fundraiser

Greyhound Friends holds 5K fundraiser

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Greyhound Friends Kennel invites area residents to take a lengthy run or stroll with a pet, friend or family member while supporting local greyhounds and other breeds by participating in Greyhound Friends’ first-ever 5K Walk/Run Fundraiser. The event will be held at 167 Saddle Hille Road, Hopkinton, on Saturday, June 25, at 9...

Westwood honors the troops

Westwood honors the troops

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By Douglas McCulloch Hometown Weekly Staff The town of Westwood came together last Monday to honor and remember those who have given the ultimate sacrifice for their country at the annual Memorial Day ceremonies. With a forecast of heavy downpours throughout the morning, the annual Memorial Day parade, which was scheduled to run from Westwood...

Westwood preschoolers enjoying surprise nature lesson

Westwood preschoolers enjoying surprise nature lesson

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By Douglas McCulloch Hometown Weekly Staff Preschoolers at the Westwood Integrated Preschool have been getting a unique nature lesson after a family of killdeer chose their playground as a nesting location. On April 13, a staff member of the Westwood Integrated Preschool discovered one of the birds on the school playground. The bird squawked at...

Martha Jones ‘Talent For a Cause’ helps Westwood families

Martha Jones ‘Talent For a Cause’ helps Westwood families

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Martha Jones School students who participated in the "Talent for a Cause" after-school mini course put on their talent show in April. The students raised $1,461 from the event, and donated the money to the Westwood Community Chest for the benefit of families in need in Westwood. Kris McDonough is the lead teacher...

Friends of the Westwood Library hosting annual book sale

Friends of the Westwood Library hosting annual book sale

The Friends of the Westwood Library will host its annual Spring Book Sale next week at the Westwood Public Library. Need a great book to relax with at the beach? A new recipe for a backyard family barbecue? Or a "How To" book for that summer project? You will find just what you...

Walpole honors those who sacrificed

Walpole honors those who sacrificed

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By Douglas McCulloch Hometown Weekly Staff The town of Walpole came together last Monday to honor and remember those who have given the ultimate sacrifice for their country at the annual Memorial Day ceremonies. With a forecast of heavy downpours throughout the morning, the ceremonies were moved indoors, but that did not stop a sizable...

Red Sox player visits Walpole school

Red Sox player visits Walpole school

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By Douglas McCulloch Hometown Weekly Staff Students at the Fisher School got a special surprise on May 12, as Red Sox center fielder Jackie Bradley Jr. paid a visit to the school. The impromptu visit was a result of the Fisher students’ participation in fundraising for the Rally for the Jimmy Fund. The fundraising contest...

Walpole Historical Society to host open house

Walpole Historical Society to host open house

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The Walpole Historical Society will have an Open House on Saturday, June 11 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Deacon Willard Lewis House will be open for tours with members present to guide visitors through the house and answer questions about Walpole history. The house, built in 1826, is on the National...

Registration now open for the Village Fair Road Race

Registration now open for the Village Fair Road Race

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The annual Village Fair Road Race will be held on Saturday, June 11 at the West Street side of Epiphany Parish Church at 62 Front Street in downtown Walpole. This year, the race will again have a 1-mile Kid’s Race. The 1-mile Kid’s Race will start at 8:45 a.m. and will offer awards to...

New England Plant Swap to be held in Walpole

New England Plant Swap to be held in Walpole

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The Fifth Annual New England Plant Swap is coming to Adams Farm, 999 North Street in Walpole, on Saturday, June 4. Be sure to arrive at the Farm bright and early at 8:30 a.m. to get the best selection. Bring a plant, take a plant is the order of the day, but you...

Relay for Life raises funds

Relay for Life raises funds

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By Lisa Moore Hometown Weekly Correspondent On May 21 and 22, residents from Dedham, Needham and Wellesley participated in the annual Relay for Life, the signature fundraising event for the American Cancer Society. This year, participants raised over $158,000 to support the efforts of the American Cancer Society, surpassing last year’s total by over $10,000....

Great Bear Run results

Great Bear Run results

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Over 1400 runners and walkers from 68 towns from age 11 months old to 77 years young gathered on Sunday, May 15 for the 26th annual running of the Needham Youth Track Club’s Great Bear Run at Pollard School. Dan Vassallo of Peabody doubled by capturing the 5K run in 15:21 and...

Memorial Day at the American Legion

Memorial Day at the American Legion

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By Cameron Small Hometown Weekly Intern Due to poor weather, the Memorial Day parade this year was canceled. However, the ceremonies were still conducted at the Beckwith Post 110 American Legion. Poor weather could not stop hundreds of Medfield citizens from cramming inside to honor those who have fallen in the line of duty to...

Students ga-ga for ga-ga ball

Students ga-ga for ga-ga ball

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By Cameron Small Hometown Weekly Intern Over the decades, the popular game for kids to play at recess has changed. Soccer and basketball eventually gave way to tag. Tag gave way to wall ball. It seems now that wall ball has given way to ga-ga ball. Now, thanks to the Medfield Afterschool Program (MAP) Carpentry...

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