Oscar Winner Visits Wellesley
About: Hometown Weekly Staff
Recent Posts by Hometown Weekly Staff
Hardy School Students Spend Time with Wellesley COA
[ccfic caption-text format="plaintext"]
By Rama K. Ramaswamy The Wellesley Council on Aging is an organization with a mission to serve as the primary resource for residents over the age of 60; to empower individuals to reach their goals and to offer comprehensive programs, services, and assistance that optimize their quality of life. In addition, the COA strives to...Sherborn Native Wins Fencing World Cup Gold Medal
[ccfic caption-text format="plaintext"]
The U.S. Men's Saber Team won another gold medal at the season's last fencing World Cup in Warsaw, Poland, and one of the members of the team was Sherborn resident Eli Dershwitz, who is currently ranked 13th in the world. Under the leadership of U.S. National Men's Saber Coach Zoran Tulum, the fencers had...Dover Freshman Reaches the Summit
[ccfic caption-text format="plaintext"]
By Robert Rosen Hometown Weekly Staff While most students at Dover-Sherborn High spent February vacation either going away to someplace nice and sunny or simply hanging out at home, freshman Will Sampson was busy braving the elements in sub-zero temperatures up in Maine at Baxter State Park as he hiked the state’s highest mountain, Mt....MIAA Basketball Tournament Brackets Released
[ccfic caption-text format="plaintext"]
By Josh Perry Hometown Weekly Staff
On Friday morning, the MIAA gathered at its offices in Franklin to finalize the state tournament brackets for boys’ and girls’ basketball. A number of teams from the Hometown Weekly coverage area will begin a quest for silverware this week.
The Westwood girls...
MIAA Basketball Tournament Brackets Released
[ccfic caption-text format="plaintext"]
By Josh Perry Hometown Weekly Staff
On Friday morning, the MIAA gathered at its offices in Franklin to finalize the state tournament brackets for boys’ and girls’ basketball. A number of teams from the Hometown Weekly coverage area will begin a quest for silverware this week.
The Westwood girls...
MIAA Basketball Tournament Brackets Released
[ccfic caption-text format="plaintext"]
By Josh Perry Hometown Weekly Staff
On Friday morning, the MIAA gathered at its offices in Franklin to finalize the state tournament brackets for boys’ and girls’ basketball. A number of teams from the Hometown Weekly coverage area will begin a quest for silverware this week.
The Westwood girls...
MIAA Basketball Tournament Brackets Released
[ccfic caption-text format="plaintext"]
By Josh Perry Hometown Weekly Staff
On Friday morning, the MIAA gathered at its offices in Franklin to finalize the state tournament brackets for boys’ and girls’ basketball. A number of teams from the Hometown Weekly coverage area will begin a quest for silverware this week.
The Westwood girls...
MIAA Basketball Tournament Brackets Released
[ccfic caption-text format="plaintext"]
By Josh Perry Hometown Weekly Staff
On Friday morning, the MIAA gathered at its offices in Franklin to finalize the state tournament brackets for boys’ and girls’ basketball. A number of teams from the Hometown Weekly coverage area will begin a quest for silverware this week.
The Westwood girls...
MIAA Basketball Tournament Brackets Released
[ccfic caption-text format="plaintext"]
By Josh Perry Hometown Weekly Staff
On Friday morning, the MIAA gathered at its offices in Franklin to finalize the state tournament brackets for boys’ and girls’ basketball. A number of teams from the Hometown Weekly coverage area will begin a quest for silverware this week.
The Westwood...
Wellesley native John Fadule earns starting spot at BC
[ccfic caption-text format="plaintext"]
By Josh Perry Hometown Weekly Staff
It was Saturday, Oct. 31 and the Wellesley High football team was hosting Bay State Conference rival Braintree in a Div. 2 South playoff game at Hunnewell Field when the news started to filter through the stands.
Former Raider John Fadule, a walk-on freshman...
Local gymnasts excel at Disney meet
[ccfic caption-text format="plaintext"]
By Josh Perry Hometown Weekly Staff
A number of local gymnasts from Paradise Gymnastics in Walpole recently competed against others from across the country at the Presidential Classic Meet at the ESPN Wide World of Sports at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Fla.
At the Xcel Silver Level, the...
Medfield hockey wins Quinn Tournament in shootout
[ccfic caption-text format="plaintext"]
By Josh Perry Hometown Weekly Staff
The Medfield High boys’ hockey team continued its preparation for the upcoming Div. 2 tournament by facing off against a pair of top teams at the annual Joesph Quinn Tournament hosted by Coyle-Cassidy at the Raynham IcePlex.
The Warriors rolled to a...
Karen Renaud of Medfield named Teacher of the Year
[ccfic caption-text format="plaintext"]
By Josh Perry Hometown Weekly Staff
Medfield High wellness, personal safety, and ballroom teacher Karen Renaud was recently named the High School Teacher of the Year by the Massachusetts Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (MAHPERD).
According to a notice from the state organization, “This award is...
Medfield signs Community Compact with state
[ccfic caption-text format="plaintext"]
By Josh Perry Hometown Weekly Staff
Last week, Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito made a stop at Medfield Town Hall, joined by town and school officials, to sign a Community Compact, a voluntary agreement by the Town of Medfield to implement “best practices” in return for support from the state to...
Medfield native Matt Aucoin joining L.A. Opera
[ccfic caption-text format="plaintext"]
By Josh Perry Hometown Weekly Staff
In the eight years since he graduated Medfield High, Matt Aucoin has earned plaudits from around the world and become a rising star in the world of opera. He recently announced via Facebook that he will begin a “dream” position this fall as an...
Registration opening for Medfield Community Garden
[ccfic caption-text format="plaintext"]
By Josh Perry
Hometown Weekly Staff
Residents interested in finding a space to grow a few vegetables for the summer months can begin registering for open plots in the Medfield Community Garden beginning on Tuesday, March 1. Plots are offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
The town-owned garden, located on Plain St. at the former...
This Old Town: Downtown Medfield in 1950
[ccfic caption-text format="plaintext"]
By Richard DeSorgher
Hometown Weekly Correspondent
Earlier this month at the urging of the Medfield Board of Selectmen, the Medfield Economic and Development Commission (EDC), in conjunction with the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC), held our first Downtown Summit.
The intent was to hold an open house-type-setting where town residents could give their opinions and views...
Medfield author Neal Sanders releases new novel
[ccfic caption-text format="plaintext"]
By Josh Perry
Hometown Weekly Staff
Medfield resident and author Neal Sanders has announced that his latest mystery novel, “How to Murder Your Contractor,” is now available at local outlets and as an e-book through Amazon. Sanders will also be speaking about the novel on Tuesday, March 1 at the Fiske Library in Wrentham.
Prepare for the upcoming election on Medfield TV
