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Walpole teacher honored in ‘My Favorite Teacher’ contest

Walpole teacher honored in ‘My Favorite Teacher’ contest

Mary Abplanalp, an English and History teacher at Bird Middle School in Walpole, was recognized by sixth grade student Emma Webb at the Barnes & Noble “My Favorite Teacher” contest. The Barnes & Noble “My Favorite Teacher” program provides middle and high school students the opportunity to tell their communities how much they appreciate their...

Walpole police receive Click it or Ticket grant

Walpole police receive Click it or Ticket grant

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The Walpole Police Department was recently awarded a $2,500 grant to conduct extra enforcement patrols in the Town of Walpole, with a focus on seatbelt violations. The Executive Office of Public Safety and Security’s Highway Safety Division (EOPSS/HSD) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is providing funding to 72 Massachusetts...

Register to vote in Walpole election by this Friday

Register to vote in Walpole election by this Friday

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The last day to register to vote for the upcoming Annual Town Election is Friday, May 13. The Walpole Town Clerk’s Office, located on the first floor of Town Hall, 135 School Street will be open from 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. on this day. Town Hall is open for regular hours...

Westwood Recreation hosts annual Fishing Derby

Westwood Recreation hosts annual Fishing Derby

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By Douglas McCulloch Hometown Weekly Staff Westwood Recreation hosted its annual Fishing Derby last Saturday at Buckmaster Pond in Westwood. Seventeen adults and between 25-30 kids participated in this year’s Fishing Derby. “That’s about the average,” said Westwood Recreation Director Nicole Banks. “If the weather was nicer we go above that, but its an average...

Registration now open for Westwood Kids PMC

Registration now open for Westwood Kids PMC

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Registration is now open for the ninth annual Westwood Kids Pan-Mass Challenge, which will take place this year on May 22 from 8:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. at the Martha Jones School. The annual Kids PMC is held in Westwood to benefit the Dana Farber Cancer Institute and the Jimmy Fund, and is...

Westwood students debut ‘Shrek Junior’

Westwood students debut ‘Shrek Junior’

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Students in the Sheehan School’s drama program premiered its spring musical production of “Shrek Junior” on May 6. With a cast of over 70 fourth and fifth grade Sheehan students and countless volunteers, both parents and Sheehan students and students from other schools helped come together to make the production a success. Led...

Troop 3 Westwood to hold car wash fundraiser

Troop 3 Westwood to hold car wash fundraiser

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Westwood Boy Scout Troop 3 will host a car wash to raise money for the Boy Scouts on May 14 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Westwood Senior Center on Nahatan Street. Funds raised through the car wash will go to supporting Troop 3’s scout trips, service projects, and other projects...

Westwood police searching for bank robbery suspect

Westwood police searching for bank robbery suspect

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Westwood police are searching for a suspect after a bank robbery was reported at Needham Bank this morning. According to a press release issued by the Westwood Police Department, the robbery was reported at Needham Bank at 341 Washington Street at 11:40 a.m. The press release indicated a man allegedly walked into the...

Medfield Lax tops rival Duxbury 13-9

Medfield Lax tops rival Duxbury 13-9

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The Medfield boys lacrosse teams continued it's dominance over Massachusetts rivals with a 13-9 victory over Duxbury Saturday night. Click here for game photos!...

Walpole RoboRebels compete in World Championships

Walpole RoboRebels compete in World Championships

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Walpole Robotics FRC Team 1153, RoboRebels, returned from the St. Louis FRC World Robotics Championships Sunday, finishing 13th of 75 teams competing in their subdivision. Losing in the quarterfinals, they made an impressive showing with second overall in defense points scored. The event was held at the Edward Jones Dome and America’s...

Walpole Town Forest Celebrates 100th Anniversary

Walpole Town Forest Celebrates 100th Anniversary

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By Rachel Borman Hometown Weekly Correspondent One thousand white pine saplings were planted in the Walpole Town Forest on Sunday, May 1, in honor of the forest’s 100th Anniversary. The first tree was put down by Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito. This was reminiscent of the original 1916 ceremony, where the initial tree was planted by one...

Walpole signs Community Compact with state

Walpole signs Community Compact with state

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By Douglas McCulloch Hometown Weekly Staff The Town of Walpole officially signed a Community Compact with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts last Wednesday. The signing ceremony was attended by a number of local and state political figures. Leading the signing was Lt. Governor Karyn Polito, along with state representatives and senators, members of the Board of Selectmen...

Walpole Day

Walpole Day

Save the date! Walpole Day is Saturday, May 14th. The day will kick- off with the Annual Walpole Day parade at noon. The parade will start at Walpole High School, head down Common Street and then go right onto Main Street, right onto East Street and right onto School Street.The festivities will begin after the parade and will...

Medfield boys volleyball splits home games

Medfield boys volleyball splits home games

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by Stephen Press Hometown Weekly Staff The Medfield boys volleyball team split their home games last week, dropping 3-1 to Millis on April 26 and winning 3-0 against St. John’s High School on April 28. Despite most of the team having gone without practice for a week, things started strongly for the Medfield boys against Millis....

Dover-Sherborn students present one act plays

Dover-Sherborn students present one act plays

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By Caroline Ahearn Hometown Weekly Correspondent This past weekend, the Dover-Sherborn Middle School Drama Program presented their spring production of “An Evening of One-Act Comedy” featuring the plays “This is a Test” by Stephen Gregg, “The Taming of LaRue” by LR Karcz, and “Gary Grinkle’s Battle with Wrinkles and Other Troubles in Mudgeville” by...

North Korean defectors speak at Wellesley College

North Korean defectors speak at Wellesley College

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by Ethan Lee Hometown Weekly Contributor On Wednesday, April 27, Wellesley College hosted a talk organized by the Wellesley College Advocates for North Korean Human Rights (ANKHR). Korean dinner was served at the free event, with an attendance of over 50. Speakers and North Korean defectors Seong-Min Lee and Grace Jo presented their experiences in...

Here comes the sun in Medfield

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Medfield cuts ribbon on new solar era by Stephen Press Hometown Weekly Staff In front of a backdrop of a clear blue sky, Medfield’s Energy and Facilities Manager, Andrew Seaman, addressed a small gathering at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. “We’re generating electricity,” he proudly said. Behind him, the town’s new solar array glistened. The array, consisting...

Sage School Student Council assist local shelter

Sage School Student Council assist local shelter

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An important part of the mission of The Sage School Student Council is to find ways to help in the community. This winter, Student Council Officers C.J, Ferullo of Medfield, Sarah Vigevani of Plainville and Nataly Kaldawy of Norfolk decided to focus their latest project on helping animals. Ferullo is the Student Council...

Annual Medfield town meeting highlights

Annual Medfield town meeting highlights

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by Geena Matuson Hometown Weekly Staff The Annual Medfield Town Meeting was held at 7:30 p.m. last Monday night, April 25th, covering a range of topics with minor debate. Led by Town Moderator Scott F. McDermott, town officials stood at the head of the Amos Clark Kingsbury High School gymnasium and opened the meeting with...

Living the American Dream

Living the American Dream

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This Old Town

By Richard DeSorgher Hometown Weekly Correspondent This past week US News and World Report came out with their listing of the best high schools in American, in which they named Medfield High School as the 4th best school in Massachusetts and the 152nd best in the nation. For many years now, through test...

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