This Sunday, June 7, at 4 p.m., Walpole police will lead a car parade through Walpole to celebrate the class of 2020. Members of the community are being encouraged to decorate their lawns and line the sidewalks to celebrate the senior class. Neighbors are also reminded that social distancing measures will be followed.
On being a class of 2020 senior
By Ella Kohler
Hometown Weekly Intern
Each year, high school seniors both celebrate the end of high school and work to comprehend what that means to them. Through graduation ceremonies, proms, goodbyes to teachers, and a series of lasts (last day, last class, last bell), seniors make peace with the end...
Kathleen ‘Katie’ McLean
Kathleen “Katie” Mary McLean of Dover formerly of Belmont: August 15,1974 - May 16, 2020.
Loving Mama of Sophia Rocca, Mary Grace Rocca and Sam Rocca. Devoted daughter of Mary E. McLean of Belmont MA. Daughter of Richard A. McLean and his wife Judith of Sandwich MA. Cherished sister of...
This Old Town – In Their Honor
Peter Kristof, killed in Vietnam (left); Stephen Hinkley, killed in Vietnam.
By Richard DeSorgher
Hometown Weekly Correspondent
The coronavirus may have cancelled the Memorial Day parade, but nothing can cancel the bravery of those who gave their lives for our nation. Medfield certainly has a long...
Grace Snow receives NAA Scholarship Award
Grace Snow, a Needham High School senior, has been selected as the recipient of the Needham Art Association's (NAA) $1000 Scholarship Award. Scholarship Chair Jessica Gallo and the scholarship committee worked closely with NHS fine arts teacher Katherine Bergeron to select seniors to be considered for this award.
Grace impressed...
UCCA announces Zero Carbon, Zero Bills
Members of the community who would like to spend 40 minutes on a talk about reducing their carbon footprints and saving money in their home are invited to Zoom along with Upper Charles Climate Action (UCCA) on Tuesday, June 2, at 7:00 or Saturday, June 20, at 10:00.
Local Upper...
Westwood nurse Miller receives Globe honor
The May 10 edition of the Boston Globe featured its annual “Salute to Nurses.” Westwood resident Alacia Miller was recognized for her exemplary work as a nurse at Harvard Medical School affiliate Hebrew SeniorLife (HSL), a nonprofit organization that is committed to improving the lives of older adults as a leader in the...
Zullo Gallery live-streaming music series
Justin Casinghino with his wife, Nicole, from PorchFest.
Jerry Potts has launched the Zullo Gallery's live-stream music series from the deck on what would have been “First Thursday” - May 7. After Justin Casinghino on May 21, other performers to appear will include Dave Yuknat, Jill Moran...
Zullo Student-Faculty Art Exhibition online
'Mannequins in Motion' by Tamlyn Shu, grade 8. Acrylic, transparency, 11"x8".
The Zullo Gallery, working with the Medfield Public Schools Visual Arts Department, is presenting this year's Student-Faculty Art Exhibition online. The Exhibit will be up on the gallery web site (www.zullogallery.org) from May 20 through...
Dale School Project seeks community input
The Dale Street School Project Building Committee is seeking the community’s input regarding the Dale Street School Building project. Renovating or replacing the existing 80-year-old Dale Street School has been a strategic objective for the school district and town for several years. A public forum reviewing the planning process and key decision factors...
Sen. Rausch continues virtual office hours
Senator Rausch (D-Needham) will host her next virtual office hours this Friday, May 22, from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. In keeping with best practices recommendations from public health officials, conversations with the senator and her staff will take place over Google Hangouts, Skype, and phone calls.
Residents from any...
Community Farm increasing production during pandemic
Over a year in the works, the installation of Needham Community Farm’s high tunnel was completed this month, just in time for the spring 2020 growing season, and just in time for COVID-19.
The tunnel shelters five new raised beds on previously unused land to provide protection from the elements...
Pandemic forces Medfield Memorial Day changes
The Medfield Memorial Day Co-Chairs, Frank Iafolla and Michelle Doucette, have announced that this year’s 2020 Memorial Day parade, ceremonies at Baxter Park and march to Vine Lake Cemetery have been cancelled.
However, Memorial Day is a day on which those who died in active military service are remembered. Therefore,...
Medfield Dems elect officers
In April, the Medfield Democratic Town Committee elected members to the offices of Chair, Vice-Chair, Treasurer and Secretary, as well as an affirmative action officer. The reorganization meetings are held every two years, during even-numbered years. This year, the meeting was held via Zoom, in the interest of social distancing due to COVID-19.
Pandemic forces Sherborn Memorial Day adjustment
In an effort to maintain the tradition of presenting the Town of Sherborn’s Memorial Day dedications, the 2020 program has been adjusted - not in spirit, but in the method of presentation. This is done in the interest of ensuring the requirements of the coronavirus situation are held in full compliance. To this...
‘We Did It For You!’ to live-stream
The California cast of “We Did It For You!” stands behind the play’s creator, Thea Iberall.
The coronavirus has changed the way we interact with each other. Theatre is no different. As a result, the producers of "We Did It For You! Women's Journey Through History" have...
Missing cat: Seamus
A medium sized orange and white cat named Seamus was lost on Sunday from Hartford Street in Medfield. He is a very timid house cat. Individuals with information on Seamus' whereabouts are asked to contact Kathy Davidson at (617-872-2240).
...Peanut Butter
Peanut Butter (adopter can change his name) was found with his mom, Jelly, in the middle of a road in West Virginia. Both were skinny and injured but luckily were found by a good samaritan who put them put them in her car and took them to her home. She tried to find...
Coco and Winnie
Coco and Winnie are approximately six month old guinea pigs that were purchased a few months ago to be pets for children. Unfortunately the family is moving and can't take them along, so we are looking for a home for them willing to make a lifetime commitment. They are very cute, but were...
Jeannine Adams
Jeannine (Earnshaw) Adams of Dedham, formerly of Medfield, passed peacefully on May 16, 2020 at the age of 88. Jeannine was the daughter of the late George Edward Earnshaw Jr. and the late Jane Levis Carter. She is survived by her beloved husband of over 62 years William (Bill) Adams, and was the...
