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This Old Town: Medfield’s Philanthropist
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By Richard DeSorgher Hometown Weekly Correspondent
His large domineering portrait watches over those working in the reference room of Medfield’s Memorial Public Library and yet only a handful of people in town know who he is, as there is no identification to go with the portrait. His donations and gifts to the...
Local residents can ‘Expresso’ themselves at Medfield church
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By Josh Perry
Hometown Weekly Staff
First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church in Medfield will bring back its traditional open mic, spoken word coffeehouse on Saturday, Feb. 27. Local residents are invited to share writings, poetry, stories, songs, and more based on a common theme.
The theme for the first Expresso Yourself Coffeehouse will be “Ah,...
Medfield Legion recognized for service projects
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Medfield’s American Legion Post 110 was recognized by the American Legion Department of Massachusetts for performing “an outstanding Community Service project for the betterment of the community or the people therein.”
District Vice-Commander Fred J. White presented the award to Post 110 at its January meeting. Accepting the award were Post 110 Commander...
Medfield Girl Scouts provide Valentine’s ‘FUN’ for kids
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Seventh graders from Medfield Girl Scout Troop 74900 assembled Valentine’s Day FUN packs for kids in need.
Kids from age 4 through second grade will be able to enjoy these FUN packs over February vacation.
Projects like these are part of Medfield Girl Scouts ongoing commitment to community service here in Medfield and beyond....
Needham schools adopt ‘ALICE’ safety protocols
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By Josh Perry
Hometown Weekly Staff
More than a year ago, the Needham school district began exploring changes to its protocols for the extreme situation of an intruder with a weapon. After 1-1/2 years of discussion and research, the district switched to the ALICE protocols and those changes were recently approved by the Needham...
Needham resident receives NCAA Silver Anniversary award
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By Josh Perry
Hometown Weekly Staff
Needham resident Abby Cheng was honored at the 2016 NCAA Convention held in San Antonio in January. Cheng, a former standout volleyball player at Arkansas State University, was one of six recipients of the NCAA Silver Anniversary Award.
The honor is given annually to “distinguished individuals” on the 25th...
Needham wrestling picks up win over ranked opponent
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By Josh Perry
Hometown Weekly Staff
The Needham High wrestling team recently pulled out an exciting victory against Bay State Conference rival Braintree, which was ranked in the top 25 in the state. The Rockets improved to 7-6 in the league with a 37-30 victory that came down to the final match of the...
Needham resident running marathon to support YMCA
Needham students perform ‘The Wizard of Oz’
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By Josh Perry
Hometown Weekly Staff
The snow played havoc with the performance schedule, but the Middle School Performing Arts Department managed to put on three shows of the family classic, “The Wizard of Oz,” with dozens of Needham students acting, singing, playing in the orchestra and working on the crew.
The premiere was forced...
Needham students recognized with Scholastic Art Awards
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By Josh Perry
Hometown Weekly Staff
Last week, Director of Fine and Performing Arts David Neves announced that once again Needham High and Pollard Middle School students had received a number of awards in the annual Boston Globe Scholastic Art Awards competition.
This year, 31 high school students and eight middle schoolers received a total...
Rep. Garlick delivers Needham ‘Report to the Community’
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By Ethan Lee
Hometown Weekly Intern
On Feb. 1, State Representative Denise Garlick delivered a report, titled “2015: The Year in Review/2016: The Year in Preview,” to the community at Needham Town Hall. All Needham residents were invited to this event, which displayed Rep. Garlick’s many actions in the past year, as well as...
Livestrong program returns to Needham YMCA
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By Josh Perry
Hometown Weekly Staff
This fall, the Charles River YMCA is offering a free workout regimen designed for cancer survivors. The program is offered in conjunction with the Livestrong Foundation and is intended to boost the physical and mental well being of Needham residents who are battling or have battled cancer.
The motto...
Walpole hockey faces Milton and Dedham
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By Douglas McCulloch
Hometown Weekly Staff
The Walpole High boys and girls ice hockey teams faced off against Milton and Dedham this week.
The boys team took a tie to Milton on February 3, and beta out Dedham with a 6-0 shutout win on February 6.
The tie and win brought the Rebels to a 11-2-4...
Westwood boys hockey picks up fourth win in a row
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By Douglas McCulloch
Hometown Weekly Staff
The Westwood High boys hockey team faced off against Ashland on Saturday night at the Boch Ice Rink and picked up a 6-1 win. The win leaves the Wolverines with a 7-4-0 record this season.
Senior Nick Conway led the Wolverines’ offense with several goals during the game. Senior...
Five Xaverian seniors make college commitments
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Xaverian Brothers High School is proud to announce five student-athletes will continue their athletic careers in college.
Three football players committed to Ivy League Schools. Nick Allsop of Easton and Elijah Pierre of Rockland committed to Brown University. John Dean of Wrentham committed to Yale University.
Football player Dan McKeeney of Westwood committed to...
Potter-mania at the Westwood Public Library
Westwood officials continue refining budget
Westwood school to host Parents Comedy Night
Hale offering February Vacation activities for Westwood students
