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Medfield Photographer Set to Debut Solo Art Show

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By Douglas McCulloch
Hometown Weekly Staff
Medfield resident Geena Matuson will host a reception for her solo art gallery at the Medfield TV Gallery, 18 North Meadows Road, on April 29 from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
The solo show will feature a number of Matuson’s photographic prints and giclée prints, most of which are...
This Old Town: Master Planning 60 Years Ago
Help Clean Up the Charles River for Earth Day
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Join Medfield Green, Charles River Watershed Association, and partner organizations for the 17th Annual Earth Day Charles River Cleanup. Thousands of volunteers and community groups pitch in to clean in the watershed of the Charles River from Bellingham to Boston.
The Annual Earth Day Charles River Cleanup is a part of American...
Medfield Green Month Returns
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The coming of May marks the spring edition of Medfield Green Month at the Transfer Station. This community recycling event is a collaboration between Medfield Green and the Town of Medfield. MEMO (Medfield Employers and Merchants Organization) is sponsoring the event.
Every Saturday in May from 9-1, there will be a collection of...
Girls Lacrosse Enjoys Early Wins
Walpole Students Take Over the State House
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By Douglas McCulloch
Hometown Weekly Staff
Two Walpole High students joined students from high schools across Massachusetts to participate in Student Government Day at the Massachusetts State House on April 1.
James King and Allison Cullen were picked to attend the student government day to represent Walpole High. Together, the pair took on the role...
Walpole Actor in ‘Charlie Brown’
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When the “Peanuts” gang arrives at the Footlighters Playhouse at 2 Scout Rd., Walpole’s Luke Witherell will be portraying Snoopy.
“You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” will open May 6 and run through the 22.
Luke is appearing in his first show with Footlighters, but has appeared here numerous times previously with Walpole...
Walpole Educators Win Excellence in Education Awards
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By Douglas McCulloch
Hometown Weekly Staff
Two Walpole High educators were officially presented with the Goldin Foundation’s Excellence in Education award at a ceremony in Canton.
Bird Middle School sixth grade science teacher David Kujawski and Jeanne Gottfried, a special education teacher at The Education Cooperative’s (TEC) Intensive Early Childhood Program were both presented with...
Boys Lacrosse Busy Over April Vacation

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...
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