The Hometown Weekly for all your latest local news and updates! Over 25 Years of Delivering Your Hometown News!  

Recent Posts by Julia Beauregard

NFPL features eleven year old artist

By Julia Beauregard

Hometown Weekly Editor

This September, the Needham Free Public Library (NFPL) featured the work of the youngest artist that has ever been displayed in their adult space. Maxim Tulebaev is an eleven year old aspiring artist from Needham. His parents noted that, “Maxim's passion...

Read more

Callaway’s love letter to Peggy Lee

By Julia Beauregard

Hometown Weekly Editor

On Saturday, September 23rd, The Needham Great Hall Concert Series returned for its tenth season. The first concert of the series featured Ann Hampton Callaway and Billy Stritch. The night kicked off with a stunning two song performance by the Needham...

Read more

Back-to-School tips for parents

By Julia Beauregard

Hometown Weekly Editor

The back-to-school season brings a host of emotions, adjustments, and preparations for both parents and their children. This annual transition requires a comprehensive approach, addressing not only academic aspects but also prioritizing the mental and emotional well-being of the students. Questions...

Read more

Free fun at the Farm

By Julia Beauregard

Hometown Weekly Editor

Earlier this month, families from various locales gathered at Adams Farm for a complimentary afternoon of entertainment. The event was graciously sponsored by the Friends of Adams Farm and generously funded by the Walpole Co-operative Bank. It featured a three-hour concert...

Read more

Running for Alzheimers

By Julia Beauregard

Hometown Weekly Editor

On Sunday, September 10th, the annual Jog Your Memory 5K occurred in Needham. This yearly event, established in 2014 by Jess Rice and her husband Bob, has since expanded its board to include eight dedicated members, all committed to the fight...

Read more

Local firefighter saves life

By Julia Beauregard

Hometown Weekly Editor

On Sunday evening, two local off-duty firefighters were credited with saving the life of a football fan who had suffered cardiac arrest and collapsed at Gillette Stadium before the Patriots-Dolphins game. According to Boston.com, Mark McCullough from the Needham Fire Department...

Read more

AI’s impact: a senior’s perspective 

By Julia Beauregard

Hometown Weekly Editor

Recently, at the Walpole Council on Aging (COA), as part of their weekly Coffee and Conversations program, the COA organized a lecture on Artificial Intelligence, commonly referred to as AI. The lecture was delivered by Michael Fradkin, a Product Marketing Specialist.

Words with Friends at the ‘Forge

By Julia Beauregard

Hometown Weekly Editor

Hosted through the Medfield Public Library (MPL), Bri Ozanne, the adult librarian, holds Word Games with Friends twice a month at the Medfield State Hospital Grounds (now often referred to as The Bellforge). Guests are encouraged to bring a chair to...

Read more

Puppetry delights WPL

By Julia Beauregard
Hometown Weekly Editor

During the final days of summer vacation, Through Me to You Puppetry entertained children of all ages at the Westwood Public Library (WPL). The program encompassed puppet storytime, songs, and puppet freeplay for all attending children.

Leigh Baltzer, the puppeteer behind this...

Read more

Seniors socialize over strawberry shortcake

By Julia Beauregard

Hometown Weekly Editor

On Friday, September 8th, a group of seniors convened in the common room of the Center at the Heights (CATH) for the Friends Annual Strawberry Shortcake Social and Annual Meeting, an event that has been a tradition for the past nine...

Read more

50th Annual Walpole Labor Day Road Race

By Julia Beauregard

Hometown Weekly Editor

On Monday, September 4, Walpole hosted the 50th Annual Walpole Labor Day Road Race. More than 500 runners gathered at the starting line early on Labor Day morning to participate in this highly anticipated event.

For the past...

Read more

Girl Scouts create little readers

By Julia Beauregard

Hometown Weekly Editor

As summer officially draws to a close, so does the Lil Readers program, hosted by the Girl Scouts at the Sherborn Public Library. The Lil Readers program commenced on June 22, 2023, and continued every Thursday throughout the summer vacation until...

Read more

End of summer bash unites community

By Julia Beauregard

Hometown Weekly Editor

Local families gathered last Saturday, August 26, at University Station for a final summer celebration. The End of Summer Block Party, hosted by University Station and situated between Wegmans and Target, marked the conclusion of the season. The radiant sun illuminated...

Read more

HT10: Meet our feature reporter

By Julia Beauregard

Hometown Weekly Editor

Hometown Weekly Editor Julia Beauregard had the pleasure to sit down recently with Madison Butkus, Hometown Weekly Reporter. Maddie details the various spots in our towns that she enjoys visiting, her many talents, and shares some wonderful piece of advice that...

Read more

Shakespeare in Bird Park

By Julia Beauregard

Hometown Weekly Editor

In a local display of theatrical prowess, directed by Benjamin Mederios, The Gazebo Players of Medfield presented a rendition of Shakespeare's renowned play, "King Lear." Set in a Steampunk Victorian-era England, this production brought a dystopian edge to the typically whimsical...

Read more

Westwood rocks with Rockabye Beats

By Julia Beauregard

Hometown Weekly Editor

Late last month, families in Westwood gathered together outside the Council on Aging gazebo to enjoy a night of family fun. The Westwood Young Women’s Club (WYWC) hosted the final concert of their summer concert series this year, concluding the series...

Read more

HT10: Meet our sports reporter

By Julia Beauregard

Hometown Weekly Editor

Hometown Weekly Editor, Julia Beauregard, had the pleasure of sitting down with Avonlea Cummings, Hometown Weekly’s sports reporter. Avonlea has worked with our paper since the beginning of the year, providing sports coverage for each of our towns. She is a...

Read more

Fun at the Tot Lot

By Julia Beauregard

Hometown Weekly Editor

Every town has their fair share of hidden gems. Throughout my travels through Westwood, it wasn’t until early last week that I stumbled upon the Community Tot Lot. The Tot Lot is tucked away on Nahatan Street, placed between Thurston Middle...

Read more

“King Lear” dazzles Bellforge audience 

By Julia Beauregard

Hometown Weekly Editor

Directed by Benjamin Mederios, The Gazebo Players of Medfield’s rendition of the famous Shakesperan play “King Lear,” gifted audiences to a local and high-quality production, full of talented performers. 

This tragic play was believed to have been written...

Read more

Sherborn Library says goodbye to Maureen Hayes

By Julia Beauregard

Hometown Weekly Editor 

A whirlwind of emotions floated through the air last Friday at the Sherborn Library. Locals and fellow librarians gathered together in the community room to say goodbye to the beloved Youth Services Librarian, Maureen Hayes. Everyone in attendance came to celebrate...

Read more

Recent Comments by Julia Beauregard

No comments by Julia Beauregard yet.