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Generations meet for 50th reunion
When graduates of Westwood High School’s class of 1968 gathered to celebrate their 50th reunion in October, they had a special treat that previous reunited classes didn’t: a meeting with the current WHS student body. The reunion organizers had asked co-advisors of the Student Council, Sally Patton and Heather Joyce, if they could arrange some...
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Presentation addresses screen time limits
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“How do you limit social media use when it’s such a big part of how kids socialize today?”
“How do you set age-appropriate limits for your children when you have kids of different ages in your home?”
“Do reward systems for screen use end up encouraging more screen use by kids?”
These were...
Spelling Bee delights town, raises funds
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By Rama K. Ramaswamy and Jessamy Harrington
Last week, 55 teams competing in the Wellesley Education Foundation’s annual Spelling Bee at Sprague School raised approximately $62,000. Team Health Advances LLC, consisting of Melissa Lowder, Laura Gullet and Valerie Enriquez, took home the coveted trophy for the second time by spelling the word "adactylous.” They...
WTP presents fantastical ‘Midsummer Night’s Dream’
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By Audrey Anderson
Hometown Weekly Correspondent
The Wellesley Theatre Project presented an entertaining, magical version of Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” (adapted by Diane Timmerman) on November 16–18 at the Wellesley Community Center’s intimate Studio Theater.
The play is set in the forest and revolves around several versions of love: the pending marriages of Duke Theseus...
Chamber Players ready Dec. 2 concert
On Sunday, December 2, the Wellesley Chamber Players (WCP) will perform the second concert of this 2018-2019 season.
The program includes Leonard Bernstein’s piano trio, celebrating one of the greatest composers and conductors, Frederic Chopn’s Introduction and Polonaise Brillante and Johannes Brahms’ Piano Quartet No. 2 in A major.
The musicians are Jayoung Kim (piano),...
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Haeberlein advances Raiders to state finals
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
The 2018 season has served as the perfect revenge tour for the Wellesley High boys varsity soccer team, as the Raiders ousted two of their biggest rivals, Needham and Weymouth, en route to the Division I South title.
With the South title clinched and their eyes set on a...
Neighbors strive to Keep Walpole Beautiful
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By Robby McKittrick
Hometown Weekly Reporter
On Tuesday, November 13, the Keep Walpole Beautiful group met for the second time to discuss different ideas for upcoming projects and fundraising.
The organization, which is also part of Keep Massachusetts Beautiful and Keep America Beautiful, is a volunteer group that wants to “clean up and green up the town of...
Walpole rallies at Camy/David 5K
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By Robby McKittrick
Hometown Weekly Reporter
On Saturday, November 10, the Walpole community visited the Walpole Italian-American Club to enjoy a 5K race and support a variety of organizations.
It was the 18th year of the Camy 5K Run & David 5K Walk, and despite the cold and rainy weather, there was still an excellent turnout.
“I think...
Toy drive to benefit Gifts for Kids
A holiday party and drive to benefit Gifts for Kids is scheduled for December 7 from 7-11 p.m. at Napper Tandy's in Walpole. The event will feature a DJ and light appetizers.
For over 25 years, the Gifts for Kids program has helped ease the financial burden for families in need during the holiday season. Children...
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Platoon of Rebels sign NLIs
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
Walpole High School has pumped out a solid number of collegiate-level athletes over the years. On Thursday, a new wave of Rebels made it official as seven Walpole High athletes signed their National Letters of Intent to play a sport in college.
Pitchers and due-to-be senior captains of Rebel...
Seven Needham Rockets sign NLIs
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
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NWC announces Holiday House Tour
The Needham Women's Club (NWC) has announced that tickets for the 21st annual Holiday House Tour are now on sale online at www.needhamwomensclub.org and at Needham's Roche Bros. and Sudbury Farms.
This year, the NWC will have up to six houses on the tour and will once again feature the Holiday Marketplace, “Gifts that Give...
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Temple Aliyah welcomes Craig Breslow
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By Robby McKittrick
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Just weeks after the Boston Red Sox won the World Series, it was only fitting that a former Sox champion would come to Needham to speak at Temple Aliyah’s annual Men’s Club dinner.
On Wednesday, November 14, Temple Aliyah welcomed former Red Sox reliever and Jewish baseball player Craig...
Seibel, Hirschfeld sign NLIs
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
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Medfield’s Jaimee Hirschfeld (middle) poses with her family and coaches after signing her NLI to run track...
Plastic Bag Reduction Initiative holds forum
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By Robby McKittrick
Hometown Weekly Reporter
On Thursday, November 15, the Medfield Plastic Bag Reduction Initiative hosted a public forum at the Medfield Public Safety Building to explain why it is important for the town to eliminate the use of plastic bags.
This was the first of two forums for the week, and the overall...
Food Cupboard encourages Giving Tuesday donations
With a week left in November and Giving Tuesday (Tuesday, November 27) only a few days away, the Medfield Food Cupboard is asking that residents include them in their annual end-of-year giving plans and help continue their mission of providing food to Medfield individuals and families in need.
Each tax-deductible donation received will help feed...
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MHS ‘Midsummer Night’s Dream’ enchants
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By Audrey Anderson
Hometown Weekly Correspondent
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The Medfield High School Theatre Society presented a lively version of Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”...
Sherbornites make pumpkin centerpieces
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By Robby McKittrick
Hometown Weekly Reporter
On Tuesday, November 13, members of the Sherborn Garden Club and other residents of the community visited the Sherborn Community Center to learn how to make succulent pumpkin centerpieces.
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Raider XC makes history
