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IAM Strong 5K runs through Westwood
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By Douglas McCulloch
Hometown Weekly Staff
The IAM Strong Foundation’s annual 5K made its way through Westwood last Sunday, breaking the event’s previous record with over 800 registered participants and is expected to bring in $15,000.
In addition to the runners who raced in the 5K race and a shorter course, parents and kids also...
Westwood Library hosting “Elephant Company” author Vicki Croke
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On Thursday, May 5 at 7 p.m., the Friends of the Westwood Library will host an author talk at the main Library.
Meet Vicki Croke, author of the New York Times bestseller, “Elephant Company: The Inspiring Story of an Unlikely Hero and the Animals Who Helped Him Save Lives in World War II.”
Learn...
First Baptist Church wraps up sewing class
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Starting in February, the First Baptist Church of Westwood offered a free beginners’ sewing class for local students age twelve and older. The class met on seven early release Wednesdays from 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. and, depending on the week, was attended by as many as 20 young people.
Gayle DeAvila...
Westwood residents to host charity yard sale
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The Road Runner Russells, a Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk team made up of several members from Westwood and surrounding towns, will be hosting charity yard sale at 159 Pine Lane, Westwood on May 14 to benefit the Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk.
Last year’s yard sale was quite successful, raising over $25,000...
Westwood Boosters host Patriots basketball game
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The Westwood High School Boosters will welcome back the New England Patriots for a fun night of Basketball in the WHS Gymnasium on Wednesday, May 11. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for the 7 p.m. game.
This exciting fundraising event will feature special-guest Patriots players taking on Westwood’s own High School players...
Needham Library centennial highlights change
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By Stephen Press
Hometown Weekly Staff
While children eagerly filed into a magic show in a room behind her, Ann MacFate, Director of the Needham Free Public Library, wistfully looked at a monitor displaying black and white photographs. One by one, she quietly reflected on their significance as they appeared and faded. On this, the...
Cash mob descends on Needham
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In the lead up to National Small Business Week, shoppers descended upon small shops and restaurants in Needham Center on Saturday morning, April 30, to shop and stimulate the local economy. The goal of the event was to draw attention to the value of supporting local merchants. The Cash Mob included former Red...
Election to break tie votes in Precinct C
In accordance with Section 9, Chapter 403 of the Acts of 1971 (Town Charter), a meeting of the town meeting members from Precinct C was held on Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at 7:30 p.m. for the purpose of electing two of seven write-in candidates receiving tie votes to fill two vacancies in the elected membership...
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Wellesley girls tennis remains undefeated
By Stephen Press
Hometown Weekly Staff
The Wellesley girls tennis team beat Walpole, 5-0, at Walpole High School on Friday, April 29, to remain undefeated on the season.
After winning all of their singles and doubles matches on the day, Wellesley is now sitting at 7-0 at the time of printing - including an impressive 4-0 record on...
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WPSA names award recipients
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By Rama K Ramaswamy
Wellesley Parents Supporting Art Students (WPSAS), an organization of parents, alumni and community members who work to support arts in Wellesley’s K-12 school system and to foster an arts community around it, instituted the first, new awards program for eighth grade students in the Wellesley Public Schools.
The Emerging Artist Award...
Dana Hall Honors Recital
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By Rama K. Ramaswamy
Every year, the recital recognizes students from musical classes at all levels of the school, according to Jennifer Gaul, Director of the Dana Hall School of Music. Gaul highlighted the work her students did to put on the show.
“I am constantly impressed that our music students are able...
Town election to decide Fate of Senior Center
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By Rama K Ramaswamy
On May 10, Wellesley will hold a Special Town Election to consider a debt exclusion question to fund the construction of a Senior Center.
The debate, assessment and feasibility studies, in partnership with the Board of Selectmen, in collaboration with the Council on Aging (COA) via formation of a Senior...
Public Hearing on Full-Day Kindergarten
The Needham School Committee will hold a presentation and public hearing on Full-Day Kindergarten at its meeting on Tuesday, May 17 at 7:00 p.m. in the Broadmeadow School Committee Room. The Full-Day Kindergarten Study and Planning Committee Report is the culmination of research and analysis the Committee has undertaken since it convened in November 2014....
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Needham Bulldog runs marathon
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18-year-old Needham resident Patrick Caron ran his first Boston Marathon in 2:46:59 and raised over $3,000 for The Boston Bulldogs Running Club. The Bulldogs is a co-ed 501(c)3 non-profit running club established to reach out to all those who are adversely affected by addiction - those who are battling addiction and in recovery,...
Medfield’s Baseball Season Heats Up
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The Medfield High boys varsity baseball team took on both Wellesley and Millis over the spring vacation week with mixed results.
The Warriors hosted Wellesley at Schilling Field on Thursday, April 21.
Jarret Lee put Medfield on the scoreboard with their first run at the bottom of the 3rd inning, but Medfield couldn’t keep...
Medfield Youth Baseball gearing up for Opening Day
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With the start of youth baseball season fast approaching, the Medfield Youth Baseball and Softball teams have been busy preparing for the opening day festivities.
On Tuesday, April 19, Medfield's Varsity Baseball Team hosted a skills clinic for Medfield Youth Baseball players.
The young baseball players learned from the high school baseball team, picking...
Medfield Public Library expands technology offerings
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By Geena Matuson
Hometown Weekly Staff
The Medfield Public Library is doing something that, in this day and age, all libraries should be doing: integrating technology.
The town library has been hot on technology trends over the last few years, many townspeople may be unaware of what the library has to offer. While they offer the...
Medfield Photographer Set to Debut Solo Art Show
