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Needham hosts BSC Invite
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By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Almost 700 people showed up to Needham’s DeFazio Park for the 2019 Bay State Conference Invite on Wednesday morning, and while it is still early in the track season, the coaches from Needham, Wellesley and Walpole High School all hoped their athletes would show something in their...
This Old Town: When Jonathan Met Sally, A Medfield Love Story
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Oftentimes, history focuses on the famous, the well-known, and those whose contribution stands out as a major accomplishment.
But the vast majority of people never become famous, do the best they can in life, often struggle to overcome adversity, and frequently are little-known outside their own small sphere where they live.
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Caulfield named as new Wheelock principal
Superintendent Jeffrey Marsden has announced that he selected Holli Caulfield to be the new principal of the Wheelock School.
Caulfield, of Walpole, is currently the principal of the Oakdale Elementary School in Dedham, a position she has held since 2005. She formally accepted her new position on Thursday, April 11.
"We are thrilled that Holli has accepted...
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Panthers hold off Warriors in rain
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
The Medfield High School girls varsity lacrosse team hosted Division I Hockomock League power Franklin on Monday night on the rain-soaked turf at Calvin Fisher Field.
Coming off a tough 19-12 defeat to arch rival Dover-Sherborn on April 17, the Lady-Warriors (2-4, 2-1) were looking to bounce back,...
Ark of animals comes to library
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By Amelia Tarallo
Hometown Weekly Staff
Children and their parents recently gathered in the meeting room at the Medfield Library to learn all about some new animal friends. For an hour on April 18, the Medfield Library boasted its own ark of animals. Nick the animal handler brought a variety of critters with him,...
Kira Seamon readies Art in Bloom
There will be a shower of flowers in the Dover Public Library this April.
Art in Bloom is coming the week of April 29-May 4, and the highlight will be the "Bloom Party" from 6:30-8:30 p.m. on Monday, April 29. Artist Kira Seamon will host the event and is honored to have received a grant...
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Library hosts ‘cities’ Lego challenge
By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
On Wednesday afternoon, the Dover Library held its Lego Challenge, a one-hour event where kids are given a theme and a box full of Legos to create something unique, to be photographed and placed on the library’s Facebook page. This week’s theme was “cities,” so the kids were tasked with...
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Curious Creatures invade Dover Library
By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
On Tuesday morning, Nikolas Parent from the Curious Creatures Zoo visited the Dover Library to teach a crowded room of children about the various animals he'd brought with him.
The first animal Nikolas brought out was Lily, the red-footed tortoise. Parent set up a funny gag wherein he asked the children...
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Henna comes to Westwood Library
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By Amelia Tarallo
Hometown Weekly Staff
“Should I do this one or this one?” a middle schooler asked her friend, holding up two cards displaying different designs for henna tattoos. The two were among the many kids who came to the Westwood Library to get the temporary body art. A line formed a long...
Third graders to experience 1800s school days
The Westwood Historical Society will again give every Westwood third-grader the experience of an 1800s school day. Charles Donahue will again oversee this special program in May. As in the past, the Fisher School will be transformed into a historic classroom with antique school desks and chairs, plus a dunce cap and stool.
Every Westwood third-grade...
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Westwood soccer players conclude season
Westwood Youth Soccer entered three third grade boys teams in Norwood's indoor soccer league at Compete Indoor Sports Complex this winter. One team, coached by Dave Blumh and Chris Rull, made it to the championship game, but came up just short, losing to Walpole 3-2. The boys played great all season and are looking forward...
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Fells Branch hosts Brain Builders event
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By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Fells Branch of the Wellesley Library hosted Brain Builders on Thursday afternoon, April 4. The program is an interactive play event designed for kids ages 2-6. Past Brain Builders events included using masking tape to create a hopscotch course, using cardboard tubes to launch ping pong balls...
New county sheriff visits Wellesley seniors
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By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Appointed by Governor Charlie Baker and running for the position in November 2020 as a Republican, Norfolk County Sheriff Jerome P. McDermott made a visit to the Tolles Parsons Center to speak to seniors about the inmate population and scams that target people in their age group.
McDermott lives...
Weycker cementing legacy for Wellesley baseball
By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
Wellesley High School has had some solid players come out of their baseball program over the years. Over the last two seasons, Wellesley has been a powerhouse in the Bay State Conference, winning the South Sectional and Eastern Mass titles in 2017, followed by a return to the South finals...
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5K raises autism funds, awareness
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By Amelia Tarallo
Hometown Weekly Staff
On Saturday, April 13, the community came to Old Post Road School to support the League School’s many students with a late morning 5K. Despite the dreary weather, runners and walkers alike were eager to support the school’s efforts to make its playground accessible to its students - and...
Lynch’s relief pitching gives Walpole win
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By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
With a freshman starter on the mound, the Walpole softball team would eventually put ten runs on the board en route to a 10-6 victory over Needham.
However, it was the relief pitching of Katie Lynch that would save the day for the Rebels.
Samantha Marshalsea would pitch...
Donato tosses gem as Rebels down Rockets
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
Two of the Bay State Conference’s elite met on Thursday afternoon at Bird Middle School as reigning Division I state champ Needham traveled to square off against Walpole, a team coming off their first Super Eight trip in program history last spring.
Coming off of a tough 2-0...
Gerry Clifford exhibiting at Open Studios
Needham Open Studios is celebrating 21 years as a supportive, inclusive and vibrant, community.
Neighbors and art enthusiasts are invited to take a self-guided tour from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. on the weekend of Saturday, May 4, and Sunday, May 5, and visit 35 new and returning award-winning artists while they demonstrate their skills in...
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Community attends ‘It Happened Here’
On Sunday, March 24, over 75 people gathered at Temple Beth Shalom in Needham for a potluck meal and conversation on how the community reckons with, seeks renewal and reconciles the remnants of the town’s past. Special guest speakers included Executive Director of the Needham History Center and Museum Gloria Greis and Rev. Darrell Hamilton...
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