By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Like so many other events during the time of COVID-19, the annual Needham Open Studios, originally scheduled for May 2 and 3, had to be postponed and rescheduled. But while the newly-scheduled date for the event is October 24, organizers have opted to hold a...
Billy the golden retriever wonders whether his owner really just tossed his frisbee into the lake again.
By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Given the number of cyclists on the road Sunday afternoon, it has to be a matter of time before Dover produces...
Ridge Hill Reservation is an ideal social distancing locale.
By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
My GPS told me the Ridge Hill Reservation was just north of “Ponzi Cons land,” which sounded like an amusement park version of the Federal prisons to which they...
A small American flag was stuck onto a branch along the trail.
By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
“Did you read the article in Hometown Weekly about the Walpole Trail Society, where Gary Riggott specifically highlighted the Jarvis Farm Loop?” the woman asked, putting...
By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Westwood Community Chest needs money. And as much as it hurts them to do so, they are admitting it, and asking for the community's help.
Board member Matt Scafidi was keen to highlight the aid the 501(c)(3) nonprofit offers Westwood...
By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Every business that depends on people gathering is struggling during the time of the COVID-19 crisis. But while more and more restaurants move to takeout, and professional sports leagues look into playing with no fans in the stadiums, what do you do when providing...
By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
With more and more people flooding the trails of Needham in an attempt to stave off Coronavirus cabin fever, town residents and visitors are going to realize what a unique resource they have at their disposal. But if you’re not an avid hiker, you...
By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Knights of Columbus (KoC) pride themselves on acting in accordance with four principles: charity, unity, fraternity and patriotism. But with new social distancing rules in place and the Knights unable to gather the way they did before, they are having to find new...
By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
While Walpole has always had a beautiful set of trails available to the public, there has never been an impetus for residents that aren’t already hikers to set out and explore them. Because of the coronavirus crisis, suddenly, that has changed. Now, more people...
By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Like many groups in America, the Knights of Columbus (KoC) are facing new challenges because of COVID-19 and the social distancing rules enacted because of it. But while the inability to meet in groups, hold functions, recruit potential members during Mass, and engage in...
By James Kinneen,
Hometown Weekly Reporter -
When local families are looking for something to do, Wellesley Recreation has traditionally been a go-to resource. However, because of the coronavirus, the department has had to adapt and change in the face of the new rules on social distancing and an increased need...
By James Kinneen,
Hometown Weekly Reporter -
While most businesses are in significant financial trouble, a few are flourishing because of the coronavirus crisis. But while you’d have to be a psychic, an epidemiologist, or a certain couple of United States senators to have seen the shutdown coming and profited...
By James Kinneen,
Hometown Weekly Reporter -
In the face of the coronavirus crisis, every government department is adapting in some way. But when your services are in large part based around bringing people together, you need to adapt even more. Such is the case for Sherborn Recreation and Dover...
By James Kinneen,
Hometown Weekly Reporter -
With most Americans' current recreation plans eliminating gatherings with people outside of their homes, local park and recreation departments are finding themselves in the precarious position of needing to provide content while maintaining social distancing and ensuring community safety.
