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Holiday Art and Craft Stroll upcoming
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The Cultural Alliance of Medfield (CAM) has announced its fourth annual Holiday Stroll on December 7 from 4:00 – 9:00 p.m. This is a festive family event that takes place at 17 venues along Main Street and North Streets, North Meadows Road (Route 27), and at the Dwight Derby House on Frairy...
‘High School Musical’ coming to DSMS
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"High School Musical" is set to be performed at Mudge Auditorium on Thursday, December 6, at 6:30 p.m., Friday, December 7, at 7:00 p.m., and Saturday, December 8, at 1:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Sherborn resident and director Claire Mackay is recreating "High School Musical" – eleven years later and in a different...
Overachieving Raiders halted in South semifinals
DSHS puts on ‘Little Women’
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By Audrey Anderson
Hometown Weekly Correspondent
The Dover-Sherborn Drama Program presented “Little Women” by Matt Buchanan on November 1–3 at Dover-Sherborn High School. The fine cast of over 40 students was supported by an able crew of more than 50 students who handled all aspects of production. The main roles were played by two...
Hale to #OptOutside on November 23
On Friday, November 23, Hale is taking part in the movement to #OptOutside with a free scavenger hunt. This self-guided adventure encourages kids, parents, friends, and neighbors to spend time together exploring nature rather than spending time and money at a shopping mall.
“It’s our way of reminding people that no matter what season we’re in,...
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Photojournalist discusses time in India
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By Robby McKittrick
Hometown Weekly Reporter
On Tuesday, October 23, the Westwood Library and the Council of Aging hosted a lecture by photojournalist Barry Pell about his experience traveling in India.
Pell visited India for 5 months on two different occasions, capturing many different pictures of the people, landscape, and culture. During the talk,...
Crowley, Wolverines push Rockets to overtime
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
The Needham and Westwood High School varsity field hockey teams met at DeFazio Field on Saturday afternoon in the first round of the Division I South Sectionals.
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TeDuits, Wolverines better Warriors in PKs
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
Westwood High boys soccer went 0-2 against Medfield during the regular season, dropping a 5-0 contest on their home turf on September 27 before falling 2-1 at Medfield on October 24.
It seems only fitting that after going winless against their rivals to the west in the regular...
Eagle Scout Corriveau installs flag drop boxes
For his Eagle project, Eagle Scout Sean Corriveau of Boy Scout Troop 97 built two flag drop boxes where worn-out American flags can be dropped off for proper disposal. One of the flag drop boxes is located outside the VFW Hall at 33 Robbins Road. The other drop box, originally located in the temporary fire...
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Egan, Harbormen outlast Jarvis, Rebels
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
Following a dominant 27-7 victory over Plymouth North in the Division I South quarterfinals, the No. 2 Walpole Rebels hosted No. 3 Hingham on Friday with a spot in the Division III South finals on the line.
Despite marching down the field for a touchdown on their...
Walpole senior citizens compete at puzzles
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By Robby McKittrick
Hometown Weekly Reporter
On Wednesday, October 31, the Council on Aging hosted its monthly Olympic games. Every month, seniors come together to compete at a particular mind game. On this day, the game was a variety of dot-to-dot puzzles.
“You exercise your body, you exercise your spirit, but what about your mind?”...
Council on Aging hosts volunteer fair
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By Robby McKittrick
Hometown Weekly Reporter
On Wednesday, October 31, the Walpole Council on Aging held a volunteer fair for members of the community.
The Senior Center hosted the fair because the facility is moving to a new home at the beginning of 2019, where there will be additional volunteer opportunities.
“We are getting ready to...
Hale’s Arnold to address Garden Club
Eric Arnold, Executive Director of Hale Reservation in Westwood, will speak at the Dover Library, Lower Level Wednesday, November 14, at 7:30 p.m. This program is co-sponsored by the Dover Historical Society and Chicatabot Garden Club. Refreshments will be served starting at 7:00 p.m.
Hale Reservation is a 1,137-acre tract of largely undeveloped woodland straddling the...
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CRS to host Peg Dawson
On Thursday, November 8, at 6:30 p.m., Peg Dawson, Ed.D., NCSP will share tools and strategies that parents and teachers can use to help "smart but scattered" kids become successful problem solvers and self-reliant adults. She will share the skills that are critical for school and life success, and the role executive skills play in...
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DS girls punch tournament ticket
By Robby McKittrick
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Down 2-0 at home with around 15:00 remaining in their season on Monday night, the Dover-Sherborn girls soccer team knew they had to be mentally tough to continue their season.
“We’ve been down a lot this season,” explained Dover-Sherborn head coach Evren Gunduz. “We never take failure as a setback. Our motto...
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Ahola, Raider field hockey advance
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
Following a 10-7-1 regular season, the Dover-Sherborn varsity field hockey team was awarded the No. 15 seed in Division II South.
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NRC discusses ‘Saving our Ponds’
By Lisa Moore
Hometown Weekly Correspondent
The Wellesley Natural Resources Commission (NRC) recently held a community forum on pond health as part of its “Grow Green Wellesley” initiative. The forum, titled “Saving our Ponds: What Wellesley is doing and how can you help,” was held in the Kingsbury Room at Wellesley Police Station. The room was filled...
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Wellesley singers celebrate Acatober
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On October 19 and 20, Wellesley audiences were treated to a night of song and celebration in two sold out performances of the a cappella concert, Acatober. Every fall the Wellesley choral students and the four student-run a cappella groups, Acapella Anonymous, Inchordination, Ladies First, and Renegade Acapella perform with a guest artist...
Science wins at Medfield’s MCPE Fall Ball
On Saturday night, science was the big winner as the Medfield community gathered at Gillette Stadium for Medfield Coalition for Public Education’s (MCPE’s) Fall Ball. This year’s capstone fundraising event had a special focus: to bring Science Museum programs to each class from kindergarten through 12th grade. A blustery night outdoors didn’t stop almost 600...
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