Bob Rich, a longtime resident of Westwood, passed away on March 18th 2026.
Born on July 3, 1957, he was the son of Pearl and Irving Rich. He graduated from Framingham North High School in 1975, Springfield College in 1979, and UCLA in 1982.
He married Luanne (Ferguson), whom he met at UCLA, and they were married...
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Reader is grateful to Dover Police
To the Editor,
I am writing again to once again thank our Dover police department for its committment to the members of our community.
Two months ago, I wrote a letter to thank the Fire and Police Departments for rescuing a dog stranded on the ice on the Charles River and...
Needham Residents for Thoughtful Zoning (NRTZ) has questions
To the Editor:
Many residents have been closely following the Pollard school project—attending meetings, participating in public comment, and submitting written questions. On July 9th, two listening sessions were held at the Pollard School auditorium, with the Superintendent serving as both presenter and moderator.
Following those sessions, a number of residents observed...
Medfield’s two-time Olympian turns passion into success
By Julie Marrinucci Hometown Weekly Correspondent
Medfield native and 25-year-old Olympic speedskater Julie Letai remembers standing in front of the TV as a 10-year-old, watching the 2010 Olympic opening ceremonies and “feeling in my soul that I had to be there,” she said.
With grit, determination, and an off-the-scale work ethic, Julie...
It’s on tape and it’s bad
To the Editor:
I encourage Medfield residents and the public to watch the recording of the March 5 School Committee meeting, available on Medfield TV and YouTube (links below). While this is a public meeting, some viewers may find the interaction during public comment uncomfortable to watch.
Public comment exists so residents can share perspectives on matters...
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Reader angered by the disappearance of immigrant children
To the Editor:
I recently learned that approximately 700 kids are missing from our neighboring Framingham public schools in large part due to ICE and anti-immigrant activity creating an environment of distrust and perceived lack of safety.
As a public school parent myself, this is extremely troubling. If this is happening in just one...
Dover-Sherborn Mock Trial headed to state final
The Dover Sherborn High School Mock Trial team will compete in the Massachusetts State Final against Newton South High School on Friday, March 20 at the Great Hall in Faneuil Hall in Boston.
The Raiders finished 3–0 in the preliminary rounds, including a victory over Noble and Greenough School. In the Round of 32,...
Young skaters share ice with Olympic gold medalist at IceChips
By Kathryn Gentile Hometown Weekly Correspondent
Alyssia Liu, fresh off her historic Olympic gold medal victory, graced the ice in Norwood this past weekend for the 2026 Ice Chips event at the Skating Club of Boston.
On Feb. 28 and March 1, Liu, other Olympians, and skaters from Massachusetts and around the world skated in...
An Important Historical Figure in Our Midst
The Underground Railroad is one of the most enduring and popular threads in the fabric of America’s national historical memory and it is a part of the local heritage here in Medfield. Historically, what we today call the Underground Railroad was the process by which slaves escaped northward from the South to the...
Three-peat! Medfield reigns supreme, 72-38
By Bill Gilman Hometown Weekly Editor
LOWELL – It’s a dynasty.
Medfield High made history Friday night, becoming the first Division 2 girls basketball team to win three consecutive state championships with a 72-38 romp over St. Mary’s of Lynn, at the Tsongas Center.
Sophomore Abby Broderick poured in a game high 25 points and...
Three-peat! Medfield reigns supreme, 72-38
By Bill Gilman Hometown Weekly Editor
LOWELL – It’s a dynasty.
Medfield High made history Friday night, becoming the first Division 2 girls basketball team to win three consecutive state championships with a 72-38 romp over St. Mary’s of Lynn, at the Tsongas Center.
Sophomore Abby Broderick poured in a game high 25 points and...
Celtics honor Circle of Hope Executive Director Ari Barbanell
The Boston Celtics recognized Circle of Hope Executive Director Ari Barbanell as a “Hero Among Us” at the Sunday, March 1 game against the Philadelphia 76ers at TD Garden.
Through the Heroes Among Us program, the Boston Celtics present an award to an individual or individuals who have made exceptional and lasting contributions to...
Walpole native celebrates 300th career coaching win at Tufts
By Lenny Strauss Hometown Weekly Correspondent
Hometown Weekly celebrates the success of Tufts Field Hockey Coach, Tina McDavitt Mattera. In her now 20-year tenure, Coach Mattera transformed the team into one of the most dominant college programs in the country. Her coaching has led the team to 13 NCAA appearances, five Final...
Celebrating Women’s History Month
As Women’s History Month arrives each March, it offers a chance to reflect on the strength, vision, and lasting impact of the women who have shaped our communities, country, and our lives. Recognizing these achievements is essential to understanding the nation we live in today.
I’m reminded of an afternoon last September...
Westwood Community Chest present ‘Blue Ribbon Derby’
“Blue Ribbon Derby” is the theme for the 2026 Westwood Community Chest Gala of Giving.
The annual gala is scheduled for Thursday, March 26, from 6 to 10 p.m. at Brookview Country Club in Canton.
To fit in with the theme of ‘Blue Ribbon Derby’ guests are encouraged to weafr party...
Boston Marathon presentation at library
At Westwood Public Library, 660 High St. (Route 109), Westwood, on Wednesday, April 8,, at 7 p.m., join bestselling author Paul Clerici as he delivers his new multimedia presentation “Boston Marathon at 130.”
The award-winning writer takes you through the colorful and historic 130 years of the Boston Marathon - mile by...
Junior Woman’s Club to host ‘Night in White’ fashion show
The Junior Woman’s Club of Walpole (JWCW) invites the community to step into an evening of elegance, celebration, and style at its annual fashion show fundraiser, A Night in White, on Thursday, April 2, at 6:00 PM at the Four Points Sheraton, 1125 Providence Highway, Norwood.
This year’s theme, A Night in White, sets the stage for a sophisticated and high-energy evening...
United Church to host Evensong: Celtic Spring
As winter begins to loosen its quiet hold and the first signs of spring emerge, the public is warmly invited to a contemplative evening of music and reflection at EvenSong: Celtic Spring, on Sunday, March 8 at 6:30 pm at United Church Walpole, 30 Common Street.
This candlelit service will celebrate the...
Heavy snowfalls force FS1 operations to relocate
After an evaluation by the structural engineer contracted by the Town of Westwood for ongoing building assessments, all Westwood Fire Department operations will be based out of Fire Station 2 (FS2) beginning immediately.
Following the historic snowfall this week, Fire Department personnel observed increased water damage to the apparatus bay floor at Fire Station...
Westwood High Quiz Bowl team finding success
Do you know what the tallest mountain in Scotland is? Or could you come up with the answer for this question: Which composer’s “12 Fantasies for Viola de Gamba” solo was considered lost until 2015? Those are just two questions students participating in high school Quiz Bowl competitions have been asked to answer. ...
