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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. 

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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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The Center celebrates America’s musical roots

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Historian, author, radio host, and percussionist Craig Harris hosted his event “America’s Musical Roots: Songs and Stories” this past Wednesday night at The Center to a crowd full of guests. This foot-tapping program traces from the Appalachian ballads, fiddles, and banjos...

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Opening reception at The Zullo

By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Zullo Gallery Center for The Arts hosted their opening reception this past Saturday night, where locals were welcomed to meet the artists and enjoy complimentary beverages and snacks. Starting back in 1988, the Zullo Gallery has been a cultural institution that aims to make...

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Dover hosts Youth Fishing Derby

By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter

Dover Parks and Recreation hosted their annual Youth Fishing Derby this past Sunday at Channing Pond for Dover resident families. Channing Pond was packed with little ones and their families to see who could catch the largest fish. Awards were handed out to those who...

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North Sea Gas brings folk music to WPL

By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter

Returning for their sixth appearance at the Walpole Public Library, Scottish folk band, North Sea Gas, were warmly welcomed within the Community Room this past Thursday. Band members, Ronnie MacDonald, Grant Simpson, and Dave Gilfillan, have been playing and touring worldwide for over forty years....

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Seniors savor soothing piano tunes

By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter

Seniors were given a musical treat this past Wednesday as classical and jazz pianist, Mark West, came to perform at the Center at The Heights (CATH) in Needham. Professionally performing and also teaching for years, West played an array of songs during one of his...

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FieldFest at the ‘Forge

By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter

Bellforge Arts Center is back again with their FieldFest Music Festival just in time to kick off the warm weather. Local music happens to be one of the heartbeats of Bellforge Arts Center, so the 2023 live music season has officially begun this past Saturday....

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Masscribes moves hands through time

By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter

While the world has definitely become more tech-savvy, one cannot forget the importance of the written word. To shed some light on this topic, Masscribes - New England Calligraphy Organization, hosted the ‘Hands Through Time: A Calligraphy Alphabet Journey’ event at the Westwood Public Library...

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ICON celebrates Holi and Eid

By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter 

Colors were certainly flying high this past Sunday at the Holi and Eid Celebration event hosted by the Indian Community of Needham (ICON). While Holi is usually celebrated in March, members of ICON decided to combine these two holidays to make the celebration even bigger....

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Pinney discusses climate change at WPL

By Madison Butkus 
Hometown Weekly Reporter

With the unusual weather that has been happening over the years, Mass Audubon representative Tia Pinney stopped by the Walpole Public Library to discuss the nature of Massachusetts in a changing climate. Working for Mass Audubon for over twenty five years, Pinney is currently the...

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