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HTW’s Holiday Bucketlist

HTW’s Holiday Bucketlist

By Julia Beauregard Hometown Weekly Editor

The most wonderful time of the year is here, and our local communities are ready to celebrate! From tree lightings and holiday markets to festive workshops and visits with Santa, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Mark your calendars for these can’t-miss events in our Hometown Weekly towns.

Medfield: Kick...

Special Town meeting results are in

Special Town meeting results are in

By Julia Beauregard Hometown Weekly Editor On September 29, the Town of Dover hosted a Special Town Meeting regarding the MBTA Communities Act. The results of this meeting are in; with 250 voters in favor and 29 in opposition, this vote yield a Yes to adopt the proposed update to the zoning bylaw. This will allow multi-family...

Daniels brings Sinatra to Medfield

Daniels brings Sinatra to Medfield

Photo by Julia Beauregard The performer shared bits of music history between each song By Julia Beauregard Hometown Weekly Editor Jay Daniels, a pianist and vocalist of Virginia, came to The Center at Medfield to perform "It Might As Well Be Swing: A Tribute to Frank Sinatra and Count Basie.” This was Daniels’ first show in Massachusetts and he...

WPL hosts first Puzzle Competition

WPL hosts first Puzzle Competition

Photos by Westwood Public Library The Piece Markers were the winners of this contest By Julia Beauregard Hometown Weekly Editor Westwood Public Library (WPL) recently hosted their first ever Westwood Library Puzzle Competition. A variety of teams ventured out to the library in a quest to finish a 500 piece puzzle provided by the library. All teams were given...

Tweens solve alien escape challenge

Tweens solve alien escape challenge

Photos by Julia Beauregard Tweens work to solve the magnetic tile puzzle with the assistance of one of Big Ryan’s helpers By Julia Beauregard Hometown Weekly Editor Teens and tweens ventured out to participate in Big Ryan’s Alien Escape Room at the Sherborn Public Library. The premise was simple: the attendees has been abducted by aliens and had the...

Summer concert series brings Sherborn to life

Summer concert series brings Sherborn to life

Squeezebox Stompers perform original tunes By Julia Beauregard Hometown Weekly Editor Last Wednesday evening, the Sherborn Library hosted The Squeezebox Stompers as apart of The Friends of the Sherborn Library Summer Concert Series. The Squeezebox Stompers brought the library lawn to life with their unique blend of Cajun, Zydeco, Blues, and Folk sounds. Despite the dreary weather conditions, dozens...

Barn fire destroyed 150 year old barn

Barn fire destroyed 150 year old barn

By Julia Beauregard Hometown Weekly Editor Mor Linn Farm caught fire overnight on July 8, destroying the 150 year old barn and killed eight horses in the process. The fire, which started just after 11pm, occurred in the two-story barn at the farm. The owners were able to rescue ten of the eighteen horses; they were on able...

Needham proclaims June 2025 as Pride Month

Needham proclaims June 2025 as Pride Month

By Julia Beauregard Hometown Weekly Editor On Tuesday, May, 27, 2025 the Town Select Board adopted a proclamation to declare June 2025 as Pride Month in the town of Needham. According to the proclamation, “Now therefore, be it resolved that June 2025 be declared Pride Month in the Town of Needham and that all residents be encouraged...

Dover-Sherborn graduates Class of 2025

Dover-Sherborn graduates Class of 2025

By Julia Beauregard Hometown Weekly Editor On the evening of Thursday, June 5, Dover-Sherborn families gathered together on the Dover-Sherborn High School (DSHS) athletic field to watch as the high school seniors crossed the threshold from childhood into adulthood. Seniors gathered together in their royal blue caps and gowns and strutted down the field to the sound...

The Library has left the building

The Library has left the building

By Julia Beauregard Hometown Weekly Editor Sometimes, especially during the summer months, it can be hard to venture out to the public library. However, the Westwood Public Library (WPL) has a creative solution to this issue with the Bookmobile. So, what is the Bookmobile? According to the Westwood Public Library, the Bookmobile is an upcycled van where visitors...

Bellforge springs to life

Bellforge springs to life

By Julia Beauregard Hometown Weekly Editor The Bellforge Arts Center recently hosted their family favorite event: Fun At The ‘Forge: Spring Family Day. This event returned to the grounds of the former Medfield State Hospital after the success of last years editions of this event. This event was created to place the spotlight onto the younger generations,...

Exploring taverns during the American Revolution

Exploring taverns during the American Revolution

By Julia Beauregard Hometown Weekly Editor Malcolm F. Purinton, a history professor at Northeastern University and a self proclaimed “beer historian” visited the Sherborn Library to discuss the historical importance of taverns during the days of early America and the American Revolution. Purinton began the discussion by remarking the importance of looking at history through the lens of...

Rain can’t dampen Walpole Day spirit

Rain can’t dampen Walpole Day spirit

By Julia Beauregard Hometown Weekly Editor Despite the rain and below average temperatures, people showed up by the dozens for the annual Walpole Day on Saturday, May 11. With umbrellas in tow, locals splashed through the library parking lot and Stone Field to enjoy the variety of offerings that Walpole Day had to offer. When the annual event...

53rd Annual Sherborn Library Arts & Crafts Fair

53rd Annual Sherborn Library Arts & Crafts Fair

By Julia Beauregard Hometown Weekly Editor On Saturday, May 10, the Friends of the Sherborn Library held their 53rd annual Arts & Crafts Fair on the library lawn and the surrounding grounds. The rain didn’t stop locals from showing up to this favorite local fair. This annual event, which is eagerly anticipated by families and shoppers from Sherborn...

Local families party with Bluey

Local families party with Bluey

By Julia Beauregard Hometown Weekly Editor The Westwood Young Women’s Club (WYWC) sponsored a Bluey Party (for real life) at the Westwood Public Library (WPL) for families and children of all ages. Bluey, a six year old blue heeler, and the titular character of the popular Australian children’s television show “Bluey,” traveled all the way to Westwood for...

Reggie Gibson comes to Walpole

Reggie Gibson comes to Walpole

By Julia Beauregard Hometown Weekly Editor April is National Poetry Month; where poets and poetry lovers come together to celebrate poets and their craft. To celebrate National Poetry Month, the Walpole Public Library hosted literary performer, educator, and poet Reggie Gibson. Gibson’s performance, “Well, Here We Are…” featured poems, stories, and “brain-droppings” that Gibson has created over his...

The importance of supporting your local library

The importance of supporting your local library

By Julia Beauregard Hometown Weekly Editor In March of this year, President Trump named Keith E. Sonderling, the deputy secretary of labor, as the new acting director of the IMLS. The IMLS is the Institute of Museum and Library Services and according to their website, the IMLS “is an independent federal agency that supports libraries, archives and...

Medfield’s history comes to life

Medfield’s history comes to life

By Julia Beauregard Hometown Weekly Editor The bustling streets of Medfield were filled with families venturing from place-to-place this past weekend as locals set out to enjoy the annual Medfield Historical Weekend. The weekend kicked off on Friday, April 25 with a children’s scavenger hunt at the Medfield Public Library. This was a recurring event throughout the weekend,...

Schwartz and Pillar discuss The Legacy of Morrie

Schwartz and Pillar discuss The Legacy of Morrie

By Julia Beauregard Hometown Weekly Editor The Needham Free Public Library hosted photographer Heather Pillar and writer/producer Rob Schwartz to discuss The Legacy of Morrie. Who is Morrie Schwartz? For those unfamiliar, Morrie Schwartz is the titular figure from the world famous memoir, “Tuesdays with Morrie,” by Mitch Albom. Morrie was a professor of sociology at Brandeis University...

Bellforge hosts community lantern crafting workshop

Bellforge hosts community lantern crafting workshop

By Julia Beauregard Hometown Weekly Editor The Bellforge recently hosted an all ages, hands-on lantern making workshop at UCC Medfield. Community members were welcomed to attend this free event to handcraft their very own lantern. The Bellforge Arts Center provided all materials for participants and each crafter was able to pick from a variety of designs, including:...

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