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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...

Medfield Legion announces Fishing Derby winners

Medfield Legion announces Fishing Derby winners

On Sunday, April 24th, The Sons of the Medfield American Legion held their annual Fishing Derby at Medfield’s Vine Lake Cemetery. This year’s Derby attracted over 40 children ages 2 to 12. The winners in the 8 year-old and over division were awarded to Will Boxmeyer (9) for biggest fish, and Braeden Sutton (8) for most...

Hinkley Pond opens summer registrations

Hinkley Pond opens summer registrations

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With April Vacation over and summer right around the corner, registration is now open and available for Hinkley Swim Pond and assorted activities that happen at the Pond. Memberships are now available for purchase for the summer. Family memberships, which include all immediate family members in your household, is $75 for Medfield residents...

Girls tennis falls to Medfield

Girls tennis falls to Medfield

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By Douglas McCulloch Hometown Weekly Staff The Westwood High tennis team is off to a tough season, as the team faced off against Medfield on April 29. The Wolverines fell to Medfield with a final of 3-2 against Medfield. In the beginning of the season, the Wolverines opened strong, with a 4-1 win against Medway...

Deerfield fields re-opened

Deerfield fields re-opened

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By Catherine Hunter Hometown Weekly Correspondent On Saturday April 30, Westwood Little League held their annual parade. All of the kids and their families walked to the ribbon cutting ceremony at Deerfield Park located at Deerfield School. The town of Westwood has worked very hard to fundraise and remodel the field for the children....

IAM Strong 5K runs through Westwood

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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