by Elizabeth Connolly
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Patrons of the Westwood Public Library (WPL) were in for a real treat recently when author-illustrator duo Rozilla MH and Jennifer Welborn read their picture book “Dr. Rosie Helps the Animals.” Children with their caretakers and stuffed animals in tow eagerly...
by Elizabeth Connolly
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The question can be heard all around town: at baseball games, at the town pool, at the library (quietly, of course), and on social media. What’s with the giant ducks that have appeared, seemingly out of nowhere, throughout Walpole?
by Elizabeth Connolly
Hometown Weekly Reporter
In true Walpole spirit, a number of town groups and committees recently joined together to host a great event for an even greater good. Walpole’s Department of Public Works (DPW), together with the Recreation Department, the Walpole Town Forest Committee, the...
by Elizabeth Connolly
Hometown Weekly Reporter
It was a bittersweet Friday evening June when hundreds gathered to say goodbye to Bird Middle School (BMS) in East Walpole. Since the brand new Walpole Middle School is scheduled to open this Fall, demolition on BMS which began on Monday,...
by Elizabeth Connolly
Hometown Weekly Reporter
In celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, Westwood Public Library (WPL) hosted a special performance by Chinese acrobat Li Liu. The community room was full of attendees of all ages, and everyone seemed excited and eager for...
by Elizabeth Connolly
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Thousands of jubilant guests flocked to Boylston Schul-Verein (BSV), the German-American Club located on Route 109 in Walpole, the first weekend of the month. They were there to celebrate the club’s annual Sommerfest, a summer extravaganza that included traditional German fare,...
by Elizabeth Connolly
Hometown Weekly Reporter
On a spectacularly beautiful early June Sunday, the 150th Walpole High School (WHS) commencement ceremony took place on the grounds of the Common Street school. Hundreds converged upon Turco Field to celebrate this year’s graduating class, the same class that began...
By Elizabeth Connolly
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The 2024 Ag Expo appeared to be a big success despite cloudy skies and below average temperatures for mid-May.
The annual event, which is both sponsored by and a fundraiser for the Future Farmer’s of America (FFA), has...
by Elizabeth Connolly
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Westwood Public Library (WPL) hosted Yoga Adventures in the children’s room. The 45 minute yoga program, which was specifically geared for children between the ages of five and eight, guided kids through yoga poses in a fun and playful way.
by Elizabeth Connolly
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The first Saturday of May boasted what was arguably some of the best weather of the year, which was especially lucky for the team at the Bellforge Arts Center - also known as Bellforge, or simply the ‘Forge. This was because...
By Elizabeth Connolly
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The grounds of the former Medfield State Hospital (MSH), now known as the Bellforge Arts Center, were transformed last weekend as hundreds came out to enjoy a Spring celebration for humans, dogs and fairies alike: the third annual Fairy Walk. This...
by Elizabeth Connolly
Hometown Weekly Reporter
During April Vacation the Westwood Public Library (WPL) provided eager, animal-loving children, along with their caregivers, to gather together in the community room to experience “Joys of Nature!” This program was a live animal show, presented by Joy Marzolf. Marzolf was...
by Elizabeth Connolly
Hometown Weekly Reporter
This year will mark the 54th celebration of Earth Day, an event that’s been occurring every April 22nd since 1980. Believed to have been founded by Gaylord Nelson, an American politician, it is estimated that more than 1 billion people participate...
by Elizabeth Connolly
Hometown Weekly Reporter
You could say the crowd that gathered on Thursday, April 25th were prepared to get down to brass tacks - that is, the brass tacks of listening to the Boston Saxophone Quartet (BSQ) play at the Walpole Public Library (WPL). This...
By Elizabeth Connolly
Hometown Weekly Reporter
A group of children and their caregivers gathered at Needham Free Public Library (NFPL) on Thursday, April 18th, to learn how to plant peas. Each participant was given a bag from the folks at Needham Community Farm (NCF). The contents included...
by Elizabeth Connolly
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The United Church in downtown Walpole was packed on a recent Saturday, as hundreds gathered to celebrate the town's first annual Holi event. The church was prepared with bright signs that led visitors downstairs to register before proceeding upstairs to a...
by Elizabeth Connolly
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Fourth graders from Fisher School recently had the opportunity to learn the process of maple sugaring from students at the Norfolk County Agricultural School (NCAS). Through a special collaboration between the schools, the fourth graders were able to head over to...
by Elizabeth Connolly
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The curtain recently rose for another wonderful production from Walpole Children’s Theatre (WCT). This time around it was the timeless tale Jungle Book. This popular classic, adapted from Rudyard Kipling’s beloved stories, written by Vera Morris, and directed by Justin Connolly,...
by Elizabeth Connolly
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Recently, Pint Sized Yoga premiered at the Needham Free Public Library (NFPL). The 35 minute yoga program, which is specifically geared for children between the ages of four and seven, guided children through yoga poses in a fun and playful way....
by Elizabeth Connolly
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Despite a gentle snow falling outside, The Medfield Public Library (MPL) was bustling on Sunday, January 14th. Of particular interest was the activity in the Children’s Room, where kids could be seen coming and going with a stuffed animal clutched to...
