Boys Lacrosse Busy Over April Vacation
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Needham Community Council Fasion Show
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By Geena Matuson
Hometown Weekly Staff
On Sunday, April 10, a fashion show was held at Needham Town Hall, but this was no ordinary fashion show.
Now in its fourth year, the Needham Community Council held its annual fashion show with the theme “Needham Organizations.”
All of the models represented different community groups, such...
Needham Art Groups to Host Demonstration
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The Wellesley Society of Artists, Inc. (WSA) and the Needham Art Association (NAA) are jointly sponsoring an art demonstration by noted artist, Robert Noreika.
Mr. Noreika will demonstrate a painting from start to finish, done in watercolor, on Thursday, May 5 at the Wakelin Room of the Wellesley Free Library, 530 Washington Street, Wellesley.
Refreshments...
Needham Library to Celebrate 100th Anniversary
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As part of its 100th anniversary celebration of providing library services to the people of Needham at the corner of Highland and Rosemary on April 30, the Needham Library is asking its users, “Why do you love your library?” Is it the staff, the collections, the building, the open space, or some...
Wellesley Baseball Enjoys April Vacation Wins
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By Douglas McCulloch
Hometown Weekly Staff
The Wellesley High baseball team was busy over April Vacation, playing in two games over the vacation period.
After taking several days off to give players the chance to enjoy a few days of vacation, the Raiders were back on the field on April 21 to face off against...
Wellesley Boys Track Begins Season
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By Douglas McCulloch
Hometown Weekly Staff
The Wellesley boys track team has started out the season strong, with wins at its first two meets of the spring season.
The team opened the season with a meet against Dedham on April 13. Wellesley beat Dedham with a final score of 107-29.
For head coach Larry...
Wellesley students conserving food
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By Rama K Ramaswamy
Students, staff, and representatives from the Environmental Protection Agency are reducing food waste by participating in the EPA’s Food Recovery Challenge.
During the challenge, Bates fifth graders set up a table in the cafeteria with a bin and a laminated poster that shows pictures of acceptable and unacceptable food...
Wellesley Symphony Season Finale
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By Abigail Davidson
Hometown Weekly Correspondent
On Sunday, May 1, area residents will have the opportunity to experience the magic of a live performance when the Wellesley Symphony Orchestra presents its final concert of the 2015-2016 season. The concert will take place at 3 p.m. at Massachusetts Bay Community College, which is located at 50...
Magician Delights Kids at the Wellesley Library
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Ed Popielarczyk hosted his magical talents on April 21 at the Wellesley Free Library.
The magician performed his unique blend of magic, balloon sculpting, and storytelling to a crowd of kids and families at the library. The show featured a strong arudience participation component, with many kids stepping on stage to help Popielarczyk...
Wellesley Garden Club Presents Mini Art In Bloom
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The Wellesley Garden Club, the oldest garden club in Wellesley invites members of the community to attend Mini Art in Bloom on Sunday, May 1 from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. at the Wellesley Community Center, Henderson Hall.
Wellesley Garden Club members are pleased and honored to join with members of...
Westwood Softball Faces Off Against Foxboro
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By Douglas McCulloch
Hometown Weekly Staff
The Westwood High softball team faced off against non-league opponent Foxboro on April 22, picking up an 11-5 win.
In Foxboro, the game began slow, with a scoreless game until the fourth inning. The Wolverines offense stepped up, and scored five runs in fourth inning, with senior Amelia McQuade...
Westwood Police Target Distracted Driving
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By Douglas McCulloch
Hometown Weekly Staff
Over the past few weeks, the Westwood Police Department has been cracking down on distracted driving on Westwood roads.
The Westwood Police Department, along with many police departments across the state, received a $2,500 grant from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety to conduct several initiatives to raise...
Westwood Native Completes Boston Marathon
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By Douglas McCulloch
Hometown Weekly Staff
For Westwood native Adrian MacDonald, running has always been in his blood. From his racing on the Westwood High track team, to his enjoyment of running through the streets of Westwood, MacDonald has always been training.
Now, MacDonald can add Boston Marathon runner to his runner’s resume, after he...
The First Parish Church of Westwood to Begin Construction
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For everything there is a time and a season, and First Parish of Westwood, United Church is excited to announce that the time for building their long-awaited addition has finally arrived.
Extending off the back of its historic Meeting House on Nahatan Street, this addition will create new spaces for education, worship,...
D-S Middle school student science fair
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By Douglas McCulloch
Hometown Weekly Staff
13 teams from Dover-Sherborn Middle School’s eighth grade classes competed in a science fair on April 23 at Regis College in Weston.
With teams of students from middle schools across Massachusetts competing for the top spots and an invitation to the state science fair, one Dover-Sherborn Middle School team picked...
Dover-Sherborn Girls lacrosse eyeing tournament run
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By Douglas McCulloch
Hometown Weekly Staff
The Dover-Sherborn girls lacrosse team has started out the season strong, and is aiming to exceed, last year’s performance.
The team started the season off strong, with a 19-8 win against Ashland. The team suffered its first defeat next against Westwood 17-5, but soon bounced back to winning with...
Sherborn Baseball Clinic
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Over April Vacation, a group of Sherborn kids learned the ins and outs of baseball at a baseball clinic hosted by Sherborn Recreation last week.
The clinic, which is now in its fifth year, is offered thanks to a partnership with Sherborn Recreation and the MetroWest Sportscenter. During the clinic, the players, ages...
Mosquito treatment begins in Norfolk County
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By Douglas McCulloch
Hometown Weekly Staff
With spring underway, the Norfolk County Mosquito Control District is already busy preparing for the summer mosquito season.
From April 13 to April 15, the agency targeted over 8,400 acres of wetlands across Norfolk County with a granular larvicide applied by helicopter, with areas targeted in all of the...
D-S Residents Perform ‘The Pirates of Penzance’
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The Dover Foundation, Dover’s own theatrical troupe, has been bringing music, comedy, and drama to Dover for nearly 70 years, all while fulfilling its original mission of bringing disparate groups of people together and raising money for scholarships.
This year will be no exception. On Thursday, May 5 at 7:30 p.m., Friday, May...
Junior Women’s Club Fashion Show a Success
