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Walpole lights up the Common

By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter

In honor of the beginning of the holiday season, as well as the end of Walpole’s 300th Anniversary, the town of Walpole hosted a Tree Lighting & Caroling on the Common event. This was sponsored by the Walpole Chamber of Commerce.

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Locals enjoy Holiday Market

By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter

With Christmas just around the corner, the Committee to Celebrate Sherborn’s 350th Anniversary, along with the Sherborn Community Center Foundation (SCCF) and the Sherborn Lions Club (SLC) hosted a festive “Shop Sherborn” Holiday Market event on Saturday, December 7th. Community members filed into the Sherborn...

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COA gives thanks to Avenue Church

By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter

Needham Council on Aging (COA) members gathered at The Center at the Heights (CATH) to enjoy a pancake breakfast served by members of Avenue Church. This event is a part of an ongoing initiative that Avenue Church has started in which they serve members of...

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Santa stops by Sherborn

By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter

With Christmas just around the corner, the Sherborn Lions Club (SLC), along with the Sherborn Community Center Foundation (SCCF) and the Committee to Celebrate Sherborn’s 350th Anniversary, hosted a festive Breakfast with Santa event on Saturday, December 7th. Families and friends gathered together at the...

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WFD holds an open house

By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Westwood Fire Department (WFD) opened their doors for an open house where family and friends were welcomed to check out the facility.

WFD Mascot Sparky, along with fellow Firefighters, welcomed everyone into the event with bright smiles on their faces. Sparky,...

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COA hosts breakfast to honor Veterans

By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Walpole Council on Aging (COA) hosted a special Veterans’ Breakfast to honor those who served, and their respected families, in reverence for Veterans’ Day happening on Monday, November 11th.

The room was overflowing with honored veterans and those who are extremely...

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BGC honors history with a Victory Garden

By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Boggestow Garden Club (BGC) held an event titled “Eleanor Roosevelt’s Victory Garden: a tribute by Callie Cohen,” at the Sherborn Community Center. This spectacular performance was in celebration of Sherborn’s 350th Anniversary.

Cohen, who gave a first person portrayal of Eleanor...

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41st annual Craft Fair and Bake sale

By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Needham High School PTC recently hosted their 41st annual Artisan Craft Fair and Bake sale. This event, which lasted from 9 am to 3 pm, was held in the Needham High School (NHS) gyms A & B.

Over 100 local vendors...

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Westwood resident discusses book at NFPL

By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter

Westwood resident and author Mimi Baird was welcomed to the Needham Free Public Library (NFPL) this past Sunday, October 3rd to discuss her first book “He Wanted the Moon: The Madness and Medical Genius of Dr. Perry Baird.” This program was sponsored by the Friends...

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38th Annual Friends of Saint Patrick Parade

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter 

The 38th annual Friends of Saint Patrick (FOSP) Parade and luncheon took place this past Friday, March 15th. Residents gathered together around downtown Walpole to partake in some Saint Patrick’s Day festivities right before the holiday weekend. 

The...

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COA enjoys annual Veterans Breakfast

By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Westwood Council on Aging hosted their annual Veterans Breakfast this past Friday, May 26th. This free, full breakfast honored those who served, and their respected families, in reverence for Memorial Day. Director of Westwood Council on Aging, Lina Arena-DeRosa, streamlined this event and was...

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DTL presents Power of Protest Song

By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Dover Town Library proudly welcomed Pamela Means who presented ‘The Power of The Protest Song: Our Shared History & Present Day’ last Tuesday night. This powerful, family-friendly event was part-performance and mini presentation that explored the origin stories and lineages of protest songs. Means...

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Students learn about service dogs

By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter

Fourth and Fifth grade students at Deerfield Elementary School were in for a treat this past Wednesday as GOFI (Golden Opportunities for Independence) service dogs stopped by to teach them all about what exactly a service dog does.

This event was a...

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Garden Club brings beauty to patio

By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Walpole COA got a vamped up look this past week as the Volunteer Garden Club planted an array of beautiful flowers on the patio. They filled hanging planters and several large containers in order to elevate the summer season patio experience for the seniors...

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Women’s Club enjoys chorus concert

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Westwood Women's Club hosted a delightful light lunch and concert on Thursday at the Westwood Senior Center, according to a report published by the Westwood Gazette. The concert featured the center's own chorus, comprised of nine talented women and their...

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Westwood Artists host Pop-Up Shop

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Westwood Artists gathered on Saturday May 13th, for their annual Spring Sale Pop-Up Shop. Tables were set up right outside the High Street storefronts extending from the Post Office to a local breakfast spot. Watercolor and acrylic paintings, jewelry, photography, origami...

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Seniors enjoy Newton Swing Band

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Seniors at The Center at The Heights in Needham were treated to a captivating performance by the Newton Swing Band last Thursday. With decades of experience in the local music scene, this ten-piece band, accompanied by a variety of vocalists, aimed...

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Locals learn ‘The History of Amtrak’

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Amtrak enthusiast Dave Clinton hosted 'The History of Amtrak' event on Tuesday night at the Walpole Public Library. With extensive travel experience on nearly all Amtrak routes, Clinton adeptly discussed the past and future transformations of Amtrak.

Clinton,...

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Dash for Dane 5K a success

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The second annual Dash for Dane Family Day and 5K event took place at Powisset Farm this past Sunday, marking a spirited day of racing. This event serves as a tribute to Dane's competitive spirit and his dedication to bringing friends...

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Seniors craft with Officer Scolponeti

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Officer Kelley Scolponeti returned to The Center at The Heights on Wednesday to host her renowned 'Crafts with Kelley the Cop' event. This monthly gathering, scheduled every second Wednesday, offers senior women the opportunity to create crafts with a thematic twist...

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