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Kids sing with Sarah at library
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By Alex Oliveira
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Before the snow started falling on Tuesday afternoon, February 12, the community room of the Needham Public Library was ringing loudly with a musical cacophony of ukulele strings, improvised percussion pieces, and the singing voices of children and parents alike.
Undeterred by the impending inclement weather, a full...
Lady-Rockets stun Raiders in Reilly finals
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In the finals of the Reilly Winter Classic on February 18, the Needham and Wellesley High girls varsity basketball teams played one of the most remarkable girls basketball games in recent memory. Both teams have played against each other since sixth-grade MetroWest and in AAU, so there is a tremendous rivalry between...
Needham kids eat their feelings
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By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Like millions of lonely, dateless singles around the country, on Valentine’s Day, the kids of Needham were eating their feelings.
But there were no pints of ice cream, bottles of wine or tissues filled with tears at the Needham Library’s “Eat Your Feelings” event, just kids, sugar cookies, frosting,...
Medfield baseball readying up for big season
By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
Despite an 8-10 regular season in 2018, the Medfield High baseball team was still able to sneak their way into the Division III South Sectionals under first-year head coach David Worthley. Ultimately, the Warriors fell 6-4 to No. 14 Middleboro in the preliminary round, but expectations heading into 2019 for...
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Medfield composer prepares MHS-commissioned work
By Chris McCue Potts
Hometown Weekly Contributor
Growing up in Agawam, Mass., with a musician for a father, and music a part of his everyday life, it’s no surprise that accomplished composer, music educator and performer Justin Casinghino, and his wife, Nicole, also a music educator, chose Medfield as a place to raise their family.
“We...
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Chocolate tasting party lets seniors sample
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By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
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Supposedly, the connection between chocolate and Valentine’s Day began when Richard Cadbury, desperate for...
Raiders excel at Division V track championships
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The Dover-Sherborn Regional indoor track team traveled to the Reggie Lewis Center in Boston on February 13 to compete in the Division V State Championship Meet.
Caitlin Britt placed fifth in the mile with a time of 5:29.48, breaking her own school record she set earlier this season.
On the boys side, the...
DSHS to present ‘Chicago’
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Dover Sherborn High School Drama is bringing the legendary show, “Chicago,” to Mudge Auditorium on March 14–16, with the largest high school cast in DSHS history. To bring “Chicago” to life, in addition to the 68 students in the cast, a total of over 100 students are helping with lighting, crew, sound,...
Noanet Woodlands a messy joy in winter
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By Alex Oliveira
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Noanet Woodlands are a bit of a muddy mess during a brief winter thaw. If you’ve ever been a child - most of us have - you’ll know there’s nothing a kid likes more than a tromping through the mud. So don’t let the prospect of a mess...
Medfield Girls Hoop advances over Wayland
Photos by Paul McNeil
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Before a large crowd at Medfield High School Monday night, the Medfield girls basketball team advanced in the state playoffs with a decisive 54-41 win over Wayland. Sophomore Camilla Silk led the way with 13 points and 12 rebounds while senior captain Erin Seibel also added 13 points with 4...
Medfield Girls Hoop advances over Wayland
Before a large crowd at Medfield High School Monday night, the Medfield girls basketball team advanced in the state playoffs with a decisive 54-41 win over Wayland. Sophomore Camilla Silk led the way with 13 points and 12 rebounds while senior captain Erin Seibel also added 13 points with 4 assists.
Coach...
Walpole Residents Perform to Raise Money for Gilly’s House
On March 2, 2019, Walpole residents will perform at a Rock n Roll Fundraiser at Plainridge Park Casino - Boylston Room 301 in Plainville. This event will benefit Gilly’s House of Wrentham, a residential home for young men who have struggled with addiction and want to continue their recovery in a stable, safe environment. This...
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The trolley disaster of 1916
By Bill Lombardi
Hometown Weekly Correspondent
November 7, 1916 was one of the most exciting election days in the history of the country, and one of the most tragic in the City of Boston.
President Woodrow Wilson was challenged intensely by his opponent, Charles Evans Hughes, and the general feeling was that he would not be re-elected....
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Mind Over Matter Olympics medalists announced
The Walpole Council on Aging recently held an awards ceremony for its Mind Over Matter Olympics. Rich McCarthy filled in for Assistant Town Administrator Patrick Shield as the torch bearer and emcee for the day.
The Mind Over Matter Olympics feature monthly individual and team competitions...
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The Mind Over Matter Olympics feature monthly individual and team competitions...
Foley, Rebels victorious on senior day
By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
With the postseason approaching, every win matters this time of year in order to receive the highest seed possible in the MIAA state tournament.
On Saturday, the Walpole Rebels (11-6-3, 8-3-1) hosted non-conference rival King Phillip Regional for their senior day. Having already picked up their 10th win of the...
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LWV hosting Meet the Candidates Night
The League of Women Voters (LWV) is set to host Meet the Candidates Night on Thursday, February 28, from 6:30 - 9 p.m. in the Wakelin Room of the Wellesley Free Library. A meet and greet reception begins at 6:30 p.m., followed by a brief ceremony honoring retired elected officials. The candidates forum begins promptly...
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A hidden world in the heart of Wellesley
By Alex Oliveira
Hometown Weekly Reporter
At the end of an innocuous neighborhood road in Wellesley, a network of trails weaves its way through trees, over streams, across meadows, and up and down a rocky ridge. Boulder Brook Reservation is a haven of wilderness amidst the bustle of Wellesley, a must-see during the stillness of winter.
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Palli’s 25 lifts Lady-Raiders over Warriors
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
With conference play wrapped up, the Wellesley High girls basketball team traveled to Westwood on Sunday afternoon for semifinals of the Reilly Winter Classic.
The Raiders (14-3, 11-2) entered having already wrapped up the Bay State Conference Carey Division and their eyes set on a top seed in...
Crafty Westwood seniors hard at work
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By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
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When asked for a final quote to put a bow on the day of crafts, the ladies of the...
