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Needham boys basketball falls to Xaverian
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BY JOSH PERRY (@Josh_Perry10)
The Needham High boys’ basketball team started the season with four wins in its opening four games, but that 100 percent record ended on New Year’s Eve in a matinee against Xaverian.
The Rockets offense struggled against the Hawks, particularly in the second half, and Xaverian walked away with a 41-39...
Former Red Sox All-Star, Needham resident passes away
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BY JOSH PERRY (@Josh_Perry10)
Needham resident Frank Malzone, who spent 11 seasons with the Boston Red Sox and was a six-time American League All-Star third baseman, passed away at his home on Dec. 29, according to a notice from the Red Sox.
Malzone played in Boston from 1955-65, stretching between the careers of Ted Williams...
Needham Science Center offering preschool classes
Needham High Jazz Night to feature local saxophonist
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BY JOSH PERRY (@Josh_Perry10)
On Friday, Jan. 22 at 7 p.m., the Needham Fine and Performing Arts Department will present the Needham High and Middle School jazz ensembles for the annual Jazz Night concert.
Joining the students on stage will be saxophonist Tucker Antell. The Massachusetts native will be working with the students all week...
Medfield girls basketball impresses at Disney tourney
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BY JOSH PERRY (@Josh_Perry10)
The Medfield High girls’ basketball team took advantage of winter break to travel to Orlando, Florida and compete in the Disney/KSA Holiday Tournament against teams from across the country. The Warriors won a pair of games and reached the finals of their bracket before falling in overtime to Nelson County...
Medfield Boys Hockey Off to Flying Start
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BY JOSH PERRY (@Josh_Perry10)
The Medfield High boys’ hockey team pulled out a 2-0 victory on Saturday evening against Medway at the Pirelli Veterans Rink in Franklin.
The victory gave the Warriors three points from two games against their Tri-Valley League rivals during the week and improved Medfield’s record to 6-0-1 at the start of...
Alumni Jam features Medfield High award-winners
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The Alumni Jam on Saturday, Jan. 9, in the Medfield High auditorium is not just a reunion of musical classmates over the years, but also coincides with the birthday of Lowell Mason, father of music education.
He was born right here in Medfield on Jan. 8, 1792 and his namesake nonprofit, the Lowell Mason...
Census forms mailed in Sherborn
World traveler to speak at St. Dunstan’s Church in Dover
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In view of the enthusiastic response to his talk on the Silk Road at the Dover Library sponsored by the Dover Historical Society, Grant Stephen will present his talk, “Nations in Transition: A Modern Walk Along the Northern Silk Road” on Friday, January 29 at 7 p.m. at St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Church in...
Walpole Girls Hockey Picks Up Another Win
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BY JOSH PERRY (@Josh_Perry10)
Walpole High girls' hockey extended its unbeaten streak to three games at the start of the new season with a 3-0 win over Brookline/Newton South at Rodman Arena. The Rebels added the shutout to wins over Natick (3-2) and Newton North (6-2).
Head coach Joe Verderber, who is in his ninth...
Walpole Police Holds First Meeting With Student Council
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BY DOUGLAS MCCULLOCH (@doug_mcculloch)
The Walpole Police Department hosted its first meeting of the Student Police Advisory Council on December 15.
The council, designed to help improve the Walpole Police Department’s outreach efforts to high-school aged youth, has been in the planning stage for the past few months. Last month, applications were sent out...
Walpole Bake Sale Raises $2,500 For Make A Wish Foundation
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BY DOUGLAS MCCULLOCH (@doug_mcculloch)
The friends and family of Tommy Quinn came together over the holiday season and held their annual bake sale at Rodman Arena on September 12.
The bake sale raised over $2,500 for the Make a Wish foundation, which will be donated to the non-profit organization in Tommy’s honor thanks to...
Walpole Chamber Accepting Scholarship Applications
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The Walpole Chamber of Commerce has opened applications for a number of the chamber’s scholarships.
The scholarships up for applications include the the Willis D. McLean Memorial Scholarship ($2,000), the Alan D. Rockwood Memorial Scholarship ($2,000) and the Walpole Chamber of Commerce Meritorious Award ($1,000).
Applications were opened on December 15. Application packets...
Medfield High Hosting Weekend Of Comedy And Music
BY JOSH PERRY (@Josh_Perry10)
On Friday, Jan. 8, the Medfield High Theatre Society will present a one-night-only showing of “Medfield After Dark,” a comedic variety show featuring Medfield High students in a take on the popular show, “Saturday Night Live.”
The show will begin at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased in advance at...
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Town Of Medfield Offers Holiday Recycling Tips For Residents
BY JOSH PERRY (@Josh_Perry10)
Wed, Dec 23, 2015
During the holiday season, gifts are given, families and friends gather together for parties, and there is plenty of trash, wrapping paper, and more that piles up.
Want to know what you can recycle or what the Transfer Station will accept in the coming weeks? Then follow these tips...
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Santa’s Visit To Pfaff Center A Treat For Medfield Families
JOSH PERRY (@Josh_Perry10)
On Saturday, Dec. 12, Santa Claus paid a visit to Medfield to take photos with local children at the Pfaff Center on North St. Kids had hot chocolate, holiday snacks and a few minutes each with Santa.
More than 50 families attended the event and the fees were all donated to the Medfield...
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Dover-Sherborn Sixth Graders Participate In ‘Hour Of Code’
BY ROBERT ROSEN (@roberterosen)
Once again, Dover-Sherborn Middle School celebrated Computer Science Education Week in Technology Literacy class with teacher Sandra Sammarco from Monday, December 7 through Friday, December 11.
Students took part in their third annual school Hour of Code event joining over 120 Massachusetts classrooms.
“During the Hour of Code students in grades six and seven...
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Dover-Sherborn High Students Chosen For Music Festival
Three Dover-Sherborn High students have been selected to participate in the Massachusetts Music Educators Association Eastern District Senior Festival.
Senior clarinetist Jeffrey Kennan will perform with the District Orchestra, junior vocalist Annabel Hodson-Walker will sing with the District Chorus, and sophomore clarinetist David Kennan will perform with the District Concert Band.
The Senior District Festival will be...
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Sherborn Garden Club Decorates And Donates Wreaths
On Tuesday, December 8, the Sherborn Garden Club decorated 53 wreaths for A Place to Turn food pantry in Natick.
The wreaths were generously donated by Fran’s Flowers in Natick and the Sherborn Boy Scouts, and then festively decorated by members of the Sherborn Garden Club. The wreaths will be given to the clients of...
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