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Walpole Friends of St. Patrick celebration taking place on March 11
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The 30th annual Friends of St. Patrick celebration will take place this year on Friday, March 11.
The annual celebration of Irish culture will kick off with a parade through Walpole center starting at 11:15 a.m. The parade will feature live music and a wide variety of acts that celebrate Irish culture.
After...
Walpole Lions Club to hold beer and wine tasting
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The Walpole Lions Club will be holding its 15th Annual Beer and Wine Tasting on Friday, March 4 at Raffael’s in Walpole.
Come join members of the Walpole Lions Club as they sample some of the most distinct wines from around the world and beer from one of the most popular local...
Local musician to perform at the Walpole Public Library
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“A Lively Lyrical Leap Night” will be delivered by local pianist-vocalist Krisanthi Pappas at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, February 29 in the Community Room of the Walpole Public Library.
Krisanthi Pappas will present a lively musical program of jazz standards, Broadway show tunes, and her own award-winning original songs.
With six CDs...
National Charity League seeking new members
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National Charity League, Inc., the oldest and largest mother-daughter volunteer organization in the nation, gives mothers and daughters unique opportunities to strengthen their bond while growing together, sharing of themselves and improving their communities.
It is the only national organization committed to fostering the mother-daughter relationship through philanthropic, leadership and cultural activities together and...
Travis Roy to Speak at Dover school
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By Robert Rosen Hometown Weekly Staff It has been 20 years since Travis Roy excitedly jumped onto the ice for his first shift as a freshman for the Boston University hockey team. Many remember hearing about how, just 11 seconds into his collegiate career, Roy slid head first into the boards, cracking two vertebra and leaving...Dover-Sherborn Students Chosen for Districts
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On Saturday, January 30, an unprecedented 24 students from Dover-Sherborn auditioned for the MMEA Eastern Jr. District Festival, and 10 students were selected for the festival. The following students were chosen for the festival: Anna Davis (grade 7), second Alto in the Treble Chorus; Taylor Melenovsky (grade 7), Alto in the Mixed Chorus;...MetroWest Fire Explorers Serving Seniors in Sherborn
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On a cold winter day, eight MetroWest Fire Explorers and four adult advisors fed more than 50 Sherborn seniors. For the past two years, this group of young men and women have given up one day of their winter break to cook, serve and clean up at the Sherborn Council on Aging’s...Wellesley Gymnastics Wins Seventh Straight BSC Title
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By Robert Rosen Hometown Weekly Staff The Wellesley gymnastics team recently claimed the Bay State Conference title for the seventh consecutive year, solidifying their status as one of the top programs in the commonwealth. “It’s been amazing,” coach Abby O’Connell said of her time as coach. “I’ve met so many wonderful young people. Watching my seniors...Wrestling Does Wellesley Proud at Div. 2 States
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On February 19 and 20, five Wellesley wrestlers competed in the Div. 2 State Championships at Marshfield High. David Osborne (106), Evan Dew (132), Michael Hershelman (138), Josh Cohen (220) and John Lepard (285) fought hard for the Monks, with Cohen placing third in his weight class. He will now compete at All States...Road Rage Incident Leads to Arrest in Wellesley
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By Robert Rosen Hometown Weekly Staff Following a road rage incident in which a driver allegedly pointed a gun at another motorist on Route 9 West, the Wellesley Police Department arrested a 25-year-old college student and charged him with Assault and Battery with a Dangerous Weapon and Possessing a Firearm on School Property. Shortly before 11...Dana Hall’s Model UN Team Experiences Success
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By Rama K. Ramaswamy Dana Hall’s Model United Nations team recently traveled to New York City to compete in Columbia University's annual Model UN conference. The competition hosted more than 700 delegates from 53 schools from around the world. Dana Hall students competed in 16 hours of debate and earned the Outstanding Large School Delegation...Retired Wellesley Music Teacher’s Career Celebrated
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On Wednesday, February 10, students, parents, school staff and PTO members gathered at the Upham Elementary School library to celebrate the career of Donna Chaff as the Upham community wanted to honor this outstanding educator for her dedication to her craft. After 35 years teaching music, 26 years of which were spent teaching the...Famed Improv Group Coming to Wellesley
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By Robert Rosen Hometown Weekly Staff The Rotary Club of Wellesley is bringing Chicago City Limits, New York City’s longest running comedy improv theater group, to Wellesley on Saturday, March 12 to perform a benefit concert on Saturday, March 12 at Wellesley College’s Alumnae Hall at 7:30 p.m. The event will raise funds for the Rotary...Presidential Primary is on March 1
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By Robert Rosen Hometown Weekly Staff The 2016 Presidential Primary will be held on Tuesday, March 1, with the polls open that day from 7 a.m. – 8 p.m. Voters waiting in line at 8 p.m. will still be allowed to vote. There are eight precincts in Wellesley, lettered A-H. Voters in precinct A will vote...Medfield hockey preparing for another tourney run
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By Josh Perry Hometown Weekly Staff
On Sunday afternoon, the Medfield High boys’ hockey team found its scoring touch with a 7-1 victory over Smithfield (R.I.) at the Blackstone Valley IcePlex in Hopedale. Matt Treiber scored a hat trick for the Warriors and John MacLean added a pair of goals...
Medfield girls basketball player named TVL MVP
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Josh Perry Hometown Weekly Staff
Medfield High sophomore Maggie McCarthy was chosen as the Tri-Valley League’s Most Valuable Player in a vote by league coaches over the weekend, head coach Mark Nickerson announced on Twitter on Monday.
McCarthy has been the team’s leading scorer this season and helped the Warriors...
Medfield Youth Lacrosse holding spring fundraiser
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By Josh Perry
Hometown Weekly Staff
Medfield Youth Lacrosse will be holding a fundraiser on Saturday, April 2 at the Medfield American Legion, 110 Peter Kristof Way, at 8 p.m.
Tickets for the fun adult’s night out will go on sale this month on the league’s website, www.medfieldyouthlacrosse.com.
The organizing committee is looking for corporate...
Miss Amazing to return to Medfield next week
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By Josh Perry
Hometown Weekly Staff
The local organizers of the Miss Amazing Celebration have announced that the third annual state pageant will be held at Medfield High on Saturday, February 27 at 6 p.m.
Miss Amazing was brought to Massachusetts three years ago by Medfield High student Andrea Nevins to give girls and women...
Medfield author has story included in ‘Ploughshares’
