By Isabell Macrina Hometown Weekly Staff
The end of May marked more than just a new month for the senior class of Westwood High School, it was the end of their high school years. Their graduation happened on the field right behind the school with a field and stands full of family, friends, and supporters.
Art Along the Shore gallery opening
By Isabell Macrina Hometown Weekly Staff
Sherborn Library brought the summer season inside with their new art exhibit, Art Along the Shore. The collection features paintings of shorelines and marshes by Lisa Hayden and photography of birds from similar areas by Thomas Hayden. With seashores that feel...
Dover Sherborn High School Graduation
By Isabell Macrina Hometown Weekly Staff
The Nathaniel Frothingham Stadium held fields of proud parents, caregivers, friends and family to celebrate the graduation of the Dover-Sherborn class of 2026. They walked to the field in a wave of blue and after the national anthem performed by the DS Regional Band and Chorus, the ceremony was...
Wellesley High School graduates Class of 2026
By Isabell Macrina Hometown Weekly Staff
The Wellesley High School Commencement ceremony turned Hunnewell Field to a sea of red caps and gowns as over three hundred seniors entered amongst family, friends, and faculty alike. The commencement kicked off with the Wellesley High School Choral Ensembles and Senior Chorus giving a performance of “Lift Every...
Terrace grand opening at Wellesley Library
By Isabell Macrina Hometown Weekly Staff
With the warmer months upon us, Wellesley Free Library celebrated the summer by opening their brand-new outdoor space, the Terrace. The day celebrated local artists, the beautiful world around us, and creating a great space for reading, studying, and gathering.
“Covid...
Popular Music and Veterans with WPL
By Isabell Macrina Hometown Weekly Staff
The history of veterans in this country is long and sordid. They give a great service to this country, but their experiences after the fact have been mixed throughout history. Musicians Jon and Li Waterman took the stage at Walpole Public Library to bring history to life with songs...
Kicking off Pride with Westwood Public Schools
By Isabell Macrina Hometown Weekly Staff
With June fast approaching, it is almost time to start celebrating Pride Month. In partnership with SpeakOUT Boston, Westwood Public School (WPS) hosted their Pride Kickoff Event, enabling parents, caregivers, and faculty to engage in a conversation to foster understanding and inclusivity.
The representatives from SpeakOUT Boston included Steve...
Evening with Adventurer Tom French
By Isabell Macrina Hometown Weekly Staff
The store of Powisset Farm turned into a hub of conversation and community to discuss the book written by chair of the Trustees board, conservationist, and adventurer Tom French. His novel The Gap Years: Climbing, Skiing, and the Journey Back follows him through the years after retirement and his...
Celebrating the colors of South Asian music
By Isabell Macrina Hometown Weekly Staff
Dover Town Library hosted musicians Pranav Swaroop Bettagere and Siddharth for a concert celebrating more than just a love of music. “Sarang--Colors of South Asian Music” celebrates the diverse traditions and influences from the region that shaped their classical music and aims to bring the music and dance to...
Celebrating Wonderful Wellesley Weekend
By Isabell Macrina Hometown Weekly Staff
For the last day of Wonderful Wellesley Weekend, the celebration of the Wellesley Veterans Parade is a perfect example of what this weekend represents; the community. With different awards of recognition for community service and more, people got to watch their fellow community members get celebrated and cheer them...
Celebrating artists with a pop-up fair
Love & Other Monsters author Emily Franklin at Walpole Public Library
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Grow your own mushrooms with Dover Town Library
By Isabell Macrina Hometown Weekly Staff
With the weather warming up and people eager to learn more about growing their own food, Dover Town Library decided to take a unique approach and invite Kate Donovan from Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens to teach people how to start and grow their own mushrooms.
Mushrooms sounds scary initially...
Students show off talent at Jazz Night 2026
By Isabell Macrina Hometown Weekly Staff
The Medfield Music Association hosted their annual Jazz Night this past week to showcase the hard work and passion the students and teachers have for their program. With special guest performer Donny McCaslin, the auditorium was filled with people from Medfield and beyond to cheer on the performers and...
Celebrating artists with Westwood Library
By Isabell Macrina Hometown Weekly Staff
For the month of March, Westwood Artists participated in the annual gallery showing at Westwood Public Library.
To celebrate the local talent, the staff hangs the pieces on the first floor of the library for everyone to enjoy, and even buy if one speaks to...
Seniors show off their fine fashion sense
By Isabell Macrina Hometown Weekly Staff
Medfield High School’s annual Senior Fashion Show happened this past weekend, giving the seniors a chance to show off their creativity, style, and have some fun with their friends. Plus, all the proceeds and donations go towards the All Night Grad...
A sugar-filled history of New England treats
By Isabell Macrina Hometown Weekly Staff
New England has a few standout treats that have become synonymous with the region: fluffernutters, whoopie pies, fig newtons, and more. Susan Mara Bregman, author and sweets lover herself, came to Wellesley Free Library to share some of the history she uncovered when researching for her book New England...
Talking dirty at Dover Town Library
By Isabell Macrina Hometown Weekly Staff
With spring on the horizon and people anxious to get back in the garden, it was the perfect time for Dover Town Library to host Composting 101.
Kate Donovan from Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens hosted an informal lecture to help everyone understand the basics of compost and be ready...
Spice Up Your Life with Custom Seasoning
By Isabell Macrina Hometown Weekly Staff
Nearly everyone has a spice cabinet at home, overflowing with different jars full of flavor that sometimes you don’t know what to do with.
Thankfully, Therapy Gardens partnered with Dover Town Library to teach us a bit more about what’s in our cabinets, from health benefits to pairings, and...
NHS students travel to help spread power of education
By Isabell Macrina Hometown Weekly Staff
During their February break, nine Needham High School students traveled to Central America to be a part of something bigger than themselves.
Down in Tululché II, Guatemala, the students joined Boston-based nonprofit School The World to play a hands-on role in the dedication of their 200th school.
