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Westwood fifth grader writes persuasive essays
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By Douglas McCulloch
Hometown Weekly Staff
A fifth grade class at the Deerfield School was recently given an assignment to write a persuasive essay arguing a particular side of a controversial issue.
The students were required to research the issue online, develop arguments to support their position, and address potential counter-arguments that could arise from...
Westwood Recreation holding March into Summer event
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By Douglas McCulloch
Hometown Weekly Staff
Westwood Recreation will host its annual March into Summer event at Westwood High on March 12 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
A number of activities will be offered for kids and families. The pool will be open and will include open swimming, lap swimming, a cannon ball contest at...
Wellesley Alpine Ski Team Performs at States
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By Robert Rosen Hometown Weekly Staff On Tuesday, February 23, the Wellesley alpine ski teams participated in the state championships, where the girls took sixth place overall and the boys finished in fourth place. Unofficially, the Raiders’ combined results were first for combined boys and girls finishers. On the girls’ side, Nell Solomon led the way by...Oscar Winner Visits Wellesley
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By Rama K. Ramaswamy Over 175 people registered prior to the event, but by the time Susan Sarandon showed up, after getting stuck in Wellesley traffic, with standing room only, the auditorium exceeded 210 people, unofficially. One young lady sitting there, who was not a current Wellesley student, but rather a recent Princeton graduate returning...Hardy School Students Spend Time with Wellesley COA
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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...
