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Full Circle comes to Needham
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In spite of the rain, 150 people assembled on Needham Town Common on Saturday to volunteer at Circle of Hope’s third annual event, Full Circle. Throughout the morning, children and their parents visited six stations, where they completed activities meant to help homeless individuals in Greater Boston.
Full Circle’s creator, Clair Windsor, designed...
This Old Town: Medfield’s Tree Culture
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Today there is little doubt that the number one reason people move to Medfield is due to the excellent school system that has been established. But close behind, the historic and leafy look to the town, with its open space and tree lined streets, is another major reason.
The number of trees in Medfield...
Medfield’s Hajj wins Civic Engagement Award
Jay Hajj, professional chef, entrepreneur, cookbook author and owner of nationally acclaimed Mike’s City Diner in Boston, has been awarded the second annual 1851 YMCA of Greater Boston Civic Engagement Award for his outstanding support for community health and wellness initiatives. The Medfield resident accepted the award at the Y’s annual Spark Party on Wednesday,...
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Sullivan shares WWII spy story
By Amelia Tarallo
Hometown Weekly Special Correspondent
On Thursday, October 4, Mark Sullivan returned to his hometown to share his experience writing his book, "Beneath a Scarlet Sky." In the Blake Middle School auditorium where he used to attend assemblies, Sullivan shared his years-long adventure of learning about a World War II hero.
Sullivan's story began during...
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5K to benefit Travis Roy Foundation
The 13th Annual Bill’s Pizzeria 5K Road Race to benefit The Travis Roy Foundation will take place on Sunday, October 28, at 9:00 a.m. at the Mason Rice School in Newton Centre.
The event promises to be a fun day for the entire family. It features a beautiful scenic course in the heart of Newton...
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Val Goorha discusses ‘Hidden Immortality’
By Amelia Tarallo
Hometown Weekly Special Correspondent
Many people dream of writing a book. Few people actually do it. Fewer do it while they are in high school.
Valini Goorha has done just that with her book, "Hidden Immortality.”
"Hidden Immortality" is about an underground community that views above ground as dangerous. Emma Beckett is one of many people...
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Medfield fall baseball in full swing
Jankowski presenting on Verdun, WWI
The Dover Historical Society has announced that popular speaker, author and Brandeis University Professor Paul Jankowski will return to Dover on Wednesday, October 24 at 7:30 p.m. in the Dover Library, Lower Level. His topic will be: "Verdun: WWI’s Ironic, Iconic Battle."
Dr. Jankowski has received wide acclaim for his recently published book on Verdun which,...
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Varriale, Wolverine girls outlast Shue, Raiders
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
The Westwood High School girls varsity soccer team traveled to Dover-Sherborn on Friday afternoon for pivotal mid-season matchup with their TVL rivals.
Behind a six-save shutout by senior keeper Anna Varriale, the Wolverines (4-6-2, 4-5-2) earned a big 1-0 victory to remain unbeaten their last three contests...
Needham girls volleyball outlasts Walpole
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By Robby McKittrick
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Needham girls volleyball team defeated Walpole in five sets at Needham High School on Thursday, Oct. 4. to improve to 8-1 on the season. This was the second time this season that Walpole lost to Needham in five sets.
Needham began the game with the momentum, winning the first...
Needham welcomes Governor Dukakis
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By Robby McKittrick
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Needham community came out in full force to listen to former Massachusetts Governor and presidential nominee, Michael Dukakis, speak on wide range of issues.
On Wednesday, Oct. 4 at 7:00 p.m., there was not an empty seat in the room at the Center of the Heights building in Needham....
Local artists hosting gift fair
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Three Needham senior artists will display and sell their wares on Saturday, October 13, from noon to 4 p.m. Nature photographer Ilene Hoffman, artist Sheila Clark, and scenic photographer Lubya Filatova will present unique cards, fine art prints (framed or not), pen and ink cards, magnets and bookmarks. There will also be a...
Skulski, Porkers outlast Newman, Rockets
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
Two of the Bay State Conference’s elite met on the turf at DeFazio Park on Thursday afternoon as the unbeaten Walpole Porkers (9-0, 6-0) took on the hosting Needham Rockets (5-2, 4-1) for a pivotal midseason matchup worth more than just bragging rights, with future tournament seedings...
Fay, Wolverines outlast Williams, Warriors
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
Long-time TVL rivals Medfield and Westwood met on the gridiron at Flahive Field on Friday night for a pivotal midseason showdown. The Wolverines (3-2, 2-1) entered on the heels 7-6 victory over Norwood in week four to snap a two-game losing skid, looking to make it two wins...
Personal Best Charity hosting Turkey Trot
Personal Best Charity has partnered once again with Patriot Place to hold its 23rd annual Turkey Trot on Saturday, October 27, at the shopping, dining and entertainment center on Route 1 in Foxboro. This is the major fundraising event for the Turkey Brigade held in November, a community service event that assembles baskets of food...
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‘Arts Reaction’ program coming to Center
Open to adults of all ages, the Center at Medfield is offering a five-week “Arts Reaction” program beginning Saturday, October 20.
Those who attend “You Don’t Have to be a Connoisseur to Enjoy the Arts” will be introduced to the works of famous painters, composers, writers, sculptors, and photographers.
According to Jerry Cianciolo, an editor...
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Zullo Gallery celebrates 30th anniversary
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By Robby McKittrick
Hometown Weekly Reporter
On Monday, October 1, the Zullo Gallery celebrated its 30th anniversary. The art studio was initially created by Executive Director Bill Pope. Pope explained that the gallery was initially started by the Medfield Cultural Council in 1988 to bring different pieces of artwork to Medfield.
“The idea was to...
Raider field hockey unbeaten in six straight
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
After a 2-3-1 start to the season, the Dover-Sherborn Regional High School varsity field hockey team has found their groove and is unbeaten in their last six contests, going 5-0-1.
Following a dominant 6-0 win over Newton North on Monday at Nora Searle Field, the Raiders (7-3-1,...
Dover Church to assemble mama kits
There are over 3,000 babies born each year at the St. Boniface Hospital in Fond-des-Blancs, Haiti? This hospital would be the second largest birthing hospital in Massachusetts, if it were located here.
At 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, October 14, The Dover Church will gather in its Kraft Hall to assemble new mama/new baby kits for...
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