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Heartbreaking week for boys lacrosse

Heartbreaking week for boys lacrosse

By Connor Schneider Hometown Weekly Contributor Medfield’s varsity boys lacrosse team underwent something of a rough patch, dropping both of its games on the week. The greatest shock came in the form of a home defeat at the hands of then-#6-ranked Dover-Sherborn on May 18. It came down to the dying seconds to determine the winner of a...

Patriots face off against Westwood at tournament

Patriots face off against Westwood at tournament

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By Douglas McCulloch Hometown Weekly Staff Patriots fans and Westwood fans came together last Wednesday as several New England Patriots faced off against Westwood in a basketball tournament fundraiser at Westwood High School. Several Patriots players, including Legarrette Blount, Malcom Butler, James White, Trey Flowers, DeAndre Carter, Chris Harper and Jonathan Cooper made the...

Westwood teen follows passion for piano despite blindness

Westwood teen follows passion for piano despite blindness

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By Linda Thomas Hometown Weekly Correspondent A haunting sound fills the room. If you close your eyes for just a moment you may think you’re listening to a recording of Beethoven. But if you open your eyes you’ll see the performance is live. James Cassidy doesn’t even look at the black and whites. He doesn’t have to....

Westwood police K9 to receive new vest

Westwood police K9 to receive new vest

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The Westwood Police Department’s K9, Duke, will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Duke’s vest is sponsored by Heather McKibben and HeatherFest 2014 and will be embroidered with the sentiment “HeatherFest 20 (2014) donated in memory of Audrey...

Westwood Cares to host discussion on social host liability

Westwood Cares to host discussion on social host liability

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On Wednesday, June 1, Westwood Cares will host an event called “Social Host Liability, What You Need to Know: A Community Event to Address Teen Drinking and Drug Use.” This event will take place at 7 p.m. in the Westwood High School Auditorium. Parents are encouraged to attend the event to learn about...

Westwood Girl Scouts take trip to the State House

Westwood Girl Scouts take trip to the State House

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Cadette Girl Scouts showed their “Girl Power on the Hill” by participating in a day-long program at the Massachusetts State House during their recent school vacation. The group of 80 Girl Scouts and leaders from all over eastern Massachusetts included 30 participants from Westwood. The girls were welcomed to the State House by...

Walpole Day draws big crowd for the big day

Walpole Day draws big crowd for the big day

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By Douglas McCulloch Hometown Weekly Staff The town of Walpole came together last Saturday to celebrate everything Walpole at the annual Walpole Day celebration. The day kicked off with the traditional Walpole Day Parade through downtown Walpole. Hundreds of people lined the sidewalks from Walpole High School to the center of town to catch a...

Absentee ballots now available for Walpole election

Absentee ballots now available for Walpole election

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Absentee ballots for the Annual Town Election on Saturday, June 4 are now available at the Town Clerk’s Office. Absentee ballots are available for registered voters who will be unable to vote at the polls on Election Day due to absence from the Town during normal polling hours, physical disability preventing them...

Walpole Boosters hosting annual golf tournament

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The Walpole High Gridiron Boosters has announced that it will host its annual golf tournament on June 27 at the Foxboro Country Club. The annual golf tournament is the largest fundraiser for the Gridiron Boosters, which helps to support the Walpole High football program. This year, tickets are $125 per golfer, or $500...

Moyamoya Fundraiser returning to Walpole

Moyamoya Fundraiser returning to Walpole

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The ninth annual Moyamoya Disease Fundraiser will be held this year on June 18 at 3 Muskett Lane in Walpole. The fundraiser will kick off with a 5K run and walk starting at 9:30 a.m. After the 5K, the 3v3 basketball tournament will be held for middle and high school students at 12 p.m. The...

Honeybee expert to discuss his book at the Walpole Library

Honeybee expert to discuss his book at the Walpole Library

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The book “Following the Wild Bees” will be presented by its author, Thomas Seeley, in the Community Room of the Walpole Public Library at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 25. Admission is free, and all are welcome. Professor Thomas D. Seeley of Cornell University, a world authority on honeybees, vividly describes the history...

DS Boys lacrosse picks up shutout win

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By Douglas McCulloch Hometown Weekly Staff The Dover-Sherborn boys lacrosse team picked up a shutout win against Holliston on May 16 with a 15-0 win. The latest win leaves the Raiders with a strong 13-2 record, with the regular season coming to a close in just two weeks. Throughout the season, the Raiders led most...

First annual Dover-Sherborn Boosters Golf Outing

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Over 100 golfers teed off on Monday, May 9 in the First Annual Dover-Sherborn Boosters Golf Outing held at the Framingham Country Club. Registration began at 11 a.m., followed by a lunch in the clubhouse, group photo on hole 1 and introduction by Bill Scatchard, DS Boosters President. Signs for 25...

Sherborn Library renovation updated

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The Sherborn Library renovation and expansion project is well under way, with plans and designs that reflect community input gathered through both formal and informal surveys, as well as from direct project feedback. Most recently, several members of the Library Building Committee (LBC) created an updated survey, which they used to solicit input from...

American flags tradition continues in Dover

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Dover Eagle Scouts, Nick Barry and Peter Phelan, recently spent Sunday afternoon placing American flags at the grave sites of men and women who served their country in Dover’s Highland Cemetery. Scouts from Troop 1 Dover, in cooperation with the Women’s Legion Auxiliary, Post 209, place flags and flowers at more than...

Sherborn resident earns Eagle Scout honor

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Boy Scouts of America, Troop 1, Sherborn, invites friends and neighbors from Sherborn to attend an Eagle Court of Honor for Samuel D. Stone. Sam has recently completed all the requirements for the rank of Eagle Scout and will receive the award at the Eagle Court of Honor ceremony to be held on...

Girl Scouts host Farm Day

Girl Scouts host Farm Day

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A group of Girl Scouts welcomed back Farm Day in Sherborn last Sunday, as several farms opened their doors and invited the public to learn more about farms in their backyards. Several farms, including Dowse’s Farm, Sweet Meadow Farm and Sunshine Dairy participated in the Farm Day. The farms offered fun activities for...

Consenses comes to Charles River School

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The first school-wide Consenses exhibition will take place on Thursday, May 26th from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. at Charles River School. Consenses Founder Sally Taylor will speak briefly about Consenses – which she describes as an artistic game of “Telephone” – and visitors will have the opportunity to view the exhibit. This event...

Sherborn Memorial Day plans

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The Sherborn 2016 Memorial Day Parade and Dedications will be held on Monday, May 30, at 10:00 a.m. and conclude at 11:30 a.m. All veterans are invited to participate, and all town residents are encouraged to show their support in remembering those who have given their lives in defense of their country. All...

Wellesley students explore Chinatown culture

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By Lisa Moore Hometown Weekly Correspondent Wellesley Middle School Chinese class students took a trip to Boston’s Chinatown neighborhood this week to practice their language skills and explore the area while learning about Chinese culture. The first stop on the Boston Chinatown tour was at the Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center where Director of Development, Carmen...

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