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Walpole golfers among XBHS title winners
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Four Walpole students, Eric Boulger, Declan Buckley, Joe DeSimone, and Quinn Wilson, are state champions. The four were members of the Xaverian Brothers High School golf team, which took this year's state title.
The Hawks have once again earned the title of Division 1 Golf State Champions for the third time in the...
Colburn, Foley, Rebel hockey ready up
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
Coming off their first Super Eight berth in program history, the Walpole High School boys varsity hockey team churned out a 12-5-5 record in 2017-2018, earning themselves the No. 5 seed in Division I South. Unfortunately, the Rebels were taken out in the first round by eventual...
Walpole’s Susi trusts her gut
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By Linda Thomas
Hometown Weekly Correspondent
She knew it was cancer even before the doctor told her. She wasn’t surprised. She wasn’t scared.
She just knew.
“I knew that I wasn’t going to die,” she said. “I simply asked God what I was being shown.”
For Joanne Susi, a 69-year-old Walpole mother of three, she knew everything...
Outstanding ‘Little Mermaid’ presented in Needham
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By Audrey Anderson
Hometown Weekly Correspondent
The Needham Community Theatre presented a top-notch production of Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” from November 16–25 at the Newman Elementary School Auditorium in Needham. The audience was indeed fortunate to see this fantastic production, which offered outstanding singing and acting, in addition to exciting sound and lighting effects.
Needham Lights makes spirits bright
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Continuing its 64-year tradition, Needham illuminated the town common - and its legendary Blue Tree - on Saturday. This year’s event, the first under the auspices of the Newton-Needham Regional Chamber, featured WCVB’s Julie Loncich, performers from the Plugged In band program, and of course, Santa Claus, among other visitors. Special thanks to...
Needham’s Cuddy organizing Shoebox holiday drive
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Julia Cuddy is a 17-year-old senior at Needham High School. Last year, she was chosen to as the Boston Coordinator for The Shoebox Project for Shelters. The Shoebox Project for Shelters is a public charity that collects and distributes gifts in the form of shoeboxes to women who are homeless or at risk...
Chmielewski, Needham hockey ready up
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
After making it to the South semifinals of the Division I Tournament last season, the Needham High School hockey team is holding themselves to some high standards heading into 2018-2019.
Leading the Rockets this season will be a trio of senior captains in forward Tom Chmielewski, forward Sam Rutter,...
CATH hosts vernal pool discussion
By Robby McKittrick
Hometown Weekly Reporter
On Monday, November 19, the Center at the Heights hosted a presentation by Mass Audubon's Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary on vernal pools.
A worker for Mass Audubon and the speaker for the presentation, Joy Marzolf, explained that a vernal pool is an area of water which serves as a home for many different...
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Home of the Week – 39 Bretton Road in Dover
Young and beautiful colonial, a rare "best-of-both-worlds" Dover location!
Home of the week and opportunity of a lifetime! Attention fall buyers seeking rare Dover value in premier cul-du-sac location in pristine condition! Features include: • 5900+ sq ft of finished living space. 4 bedrooms, 3 full and 2 half baths • Set back on cul du sac in coveted...HOME OF THE WEEK – 29 PAGE ROAD, WESTON
Features include:
4,500+ sq ft of living space has been lovingly maintained and cared for by the original owner since it was built.
Gracious 2-story foyer & turned staircase lead to an entertainment sized Dining Room and Living Room large enough for a baby grand piano.
In-home office is clad in oak with open...
Stern Math jumpstarts early learning
Math can be hard at any age, but for Kindergarten and first grade students, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed learning new mathematical concepts for the first time. For many, this is their first foray into abstract thinking. Tools that can transform those lofty concepts into concrete processes can make all the difference. That’s exactly what...
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Panthers outlast Wolverines on Thanksgiving
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
The Westwood Wolverines (4-7, 2-3) hosted TVL Large champion and arch rival Holliston (9-1, 5-0) on Thursday for their annual Thanksgiving grudge match.
Tristan Benson gave Holliston an early lead with 14-yard touchdown run, followed by a successful two-point conversion. Holliston took its 8-0 lead into the second...
Wildcats stuff Rebels on Thanksgiving
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
A win for the Walpole High football team in their annual Turkey Day rivalry game with Weymouth would have claimed the Rebels (6-5) a share of the Bay State Conference Herget Division title, along with Milton. Unfortunately, it was a history-making day for Weymouth, as the Wildcats (3-8)...
The Ultra living the dream
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By Robby McKittrick
Hometown Weekly Reporter
For many young musicians, making it in a band is only a dream.
However, for this one upcoming local country-rock band, it is making that dream into a reality.
25-year-old Westwood native Alec MacGillivray created a country-rock style band called The Ultra almost two years ago with a few friends...
Council on Aging hosts R.A.D. class
Walpole Police Department is finishing up a six-week R.A.D. (rape aggression defense) course for the senior women at the Council on Aging (COA). The program has seen great attendance, and the COA is looking forward to an even larger program in its new center.
The R.A.D. program provides awareness and defense strategies for older adults....
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Santa returns to town common
By Robby McKittrick
Hometown Weekly Reporter
On Saturday, November 24, Walpole held its annual Santa parade near the town common.
The parade began at Walpole High School at 11:00 a.m., with Santa making his way down Common Street before he ultimately ended at his house on Main Street at the town common.
“We all sort of work together to...
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Blessed Sacrament Church hosting ‘Ave Maria’
The Matthew 13th Collaborative is inviting all Walpole neighbors to share the start of the holiday season with a musical concert, "Ave Maria," on Sunday, December 9, at 1 p.m. at Blessed Sacrament Church.
The concert will feature performances by members of the adult choirs, featured musicians, and an ensemble of the children's, youth, and...
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WHS presents stunning ‘Spamalot’
Food Pantry appreciates community support
By Robby McKittrick
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Wellesley Food Pantry is an important organization that serves the community members throughout the year.
A few weeks ago, the food pantry held its biggest food drive of the year, which set them up well for Thanksgiving and the rest of the holiday season.
“[The food drive] is our largest food intake...
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