By Richard DeSorgher
Hometown Weekly Correspondent
His name first appeared on a Medfield ballot for moderator in 2003 when he was top vote-getter of all those running for the different town positions in that year’s election; he would remain the top vote-getter in 16 of the next...
Reflecting on a sunny afternoon in May, when the scouts and alums of BSA Troop 89 Medfield scouts and alums gathered at the United Church of Christ, Medfield, with friends and family to celebrate four scouts achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. To earn the Eagle Scout rank, the highest advancement rank in...
In a heartwarming display of camaraderie and team spirit, the Medfield Youth Hockey team proudly announced Ryan Liddy and Max Armitage from the Squirt A Team as captains for the day for the Medfield varsity boys ice hockey team. The young players, known for their dedication and passion for the sport, took on...
By Jeff Kiesling
Community Contributor
The DSHS Varsity Boys’ Basketball Raiders opened their season on the road against Bellingham High School on Tuesday (December 12th) and came away with a hard-fought win, downing the Blackhawks by the score of 50-40. DS was unable to get their offense...
Medfield Boy Scout Troop 89 is pleased to announce it will pick up Christmas Trees after the holiday on December 30th, and January 6th.
Not only will Troop 89 pick up Christmas Trees, but it will also take away wreaths and other greenery. It is the Troop's 28th year of...
The 2023 girls' swim and dive team achieved historic success during the season, culminating in a state championship. They ended Wellesley's 76-win streak and secured the D1 State Championship.
The team comprised seven freshmen (Sophia Belenkiy, Lara Bobocea, Emm Fritz, Nora Horton, Tessa Jones, Bella Tzouros, Maddy Weirup), six sophomores...
The Town of Needham announced the Needham Power Choice program, a municipal electricity aggregation, which is a type of group electricity purchasing program for Needham residents and businesses. Through Needham Power Choice, the Town will use its collective buying power to increase the amount of renewable electricity in the community’s electricity supply. The...
The Town of Needham is working to prevent underage alcohol use and promote road safety across the region through the Sober Truth On Preventing Underage Drinking (STOP Act) grant awarded to the Needham Public Health Division. The four-year, $200,000 STOP Act grant aims to prevent and reduce alcohol use among youth and young...
By Amanda Brown
Community Contributor
It will be a jolly holiday indeed when Dover-Sherborn Middle School’s production of the classic musical Mary Poppins opens at Dover-Sherborn’s Mudge Auditorium for four performances December 7th at 6:30pm, December 8th at 7pm, and December 9th at 1pm and 7pm.
By Jeff Kiesling
Community Contributor
The DSHS Girls Varsity Basketball team begins its season with a home opener against Bellingham High School on December 12th at 6:30 p.m. Head Coach Kanee Chebdla’s squad returns nine players from last season’s team that won the inaugural tri-valley league (small)...
By Jeff Kiesling
Hometown Weekly Correspondent
The DSHS Varsity Boys’ basketball season begins with a game at Bellingham High School on December 12th at 6:30 p.m. and runs through mid-February with games being played primarily on Tuesday and Friday nights. The Raiders return four starters from last...
By Paula Roberts
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Needham’s Blue Tree Lighting was held this past Saturday, December second, from 5:00pm to 6:00pm on the beautifully renovated Needham Town Common. There was ample parking in Town lots on Chapel Street, Chestnut Street, Lincoln Street, and Dedham Avenue. The event...
By Jeff Kiesling
Community Contributor
The Dover-Sherborn High Raiders hosted the Medfield High Warriors for the 56th annual Thanksgiving Day Football game before a full house last week. Medfield came into the game leading the series 30-21-5, but the Raiders had won the last two meetings. Fans...
By Claire Peng
Community Contributor
Established in 2006, Westwood Robotics, known as "The Wolverines," comprises thirty high school students and four mentors. Recently, The Wolverines participated in two off-season competitions: the New England Robotics Derby and River Rage 26, achieving notable success in both events.
Superintendent Jeffrey J. Marsden and Blake Middle School Principal Nat Vaughn take great pride in the school's enduring commitment to fostering a strong sense of community and instilling essential values in their students. One notable testament to this commitment is the school's annual tradition, which was once again joyfully upheld this year—the invitation...
On a recent Monday afternoon at Dover-Sherborn Middle School’s (DSMS) Mudge Auditorium, a spectacular sight took place: 7th grader Brynn Cullum and 8th grader Caroline Johnson were taking turns floating through the air, holding the iconic umbrella and satchel of Mary Poppins.
Moments later, 8th graders Sully McStravick and Dash...
By Jeff Kiesling
Community Contributor
The Dover-Sherborn High Raiders hosted the Medfield High Warriors for the 56th annual Thanksgiving Day Football game before a full house last week. Medfield came into the game leading the series 30-21-5, but the Raiders had won the last two meetings. Fans...
By Douglas Brown
Community Contributor
Last week, I wrote about two individuals in the 17th Century – Roxbury Minister John Eliot and Massachusetts Bay government official Daniel Gookin - who worked together to establish villages throughout the Massachusetts Bay Colony for the “Praying Indians” - the name...
By Paula Roberts
Hometown Weekly Reporter
On the morning of November 4th, a two-story colonial at 126 Prince Street in Needham, was demolished by a gas line explosion as a result of utility work. The house was destroyed by a two-alarm fire. According to Thomas Conroy, Needham...
By Douglas Brown
Community Contributor
In the center of Sherborn, at the only traffic light, there is an unremarkable street sign on the road to South Natick. When you are next there, waiting for the light to change, take a moment to reflect on the name. What...
