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Rep. Garlick reflects on career

By Madison Butkus Hometown Weekly Reporter Hometown Weekly Reporter Madison Butkus had the pleasure to talk with Denise Garlick, Massachusetts House of Representative 13th Norfolk District. Garlick, who is about to end her seventh term in office, detailed some of the highlights throughout her career as well as her great hopes for the future as she enters...
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Medfield dancers shine on Thanksgiving

By Madison Butkus Hometown Weekly Reporter Have you ever wondered what it would be like to perform within the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade? Well four Medfield High School (MHS) students were lucky enough to find out this past Thanksgiving. Walking in their very first Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, Liv Gallagher, Cara Fredrickson, Emma Gorham and Ariana DiNatale...
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Caroline Olsen’s equestrian journey

By Madison Butkus Hometown Weekly Reporter Sherborn native Caroline Olsen has been competing on the National Stage in the equestrian world since a very young age. She has won many National Juniors Competitions along this journey, leading her to recently be the top high school recruit in the country for college equestrian this year. While a variety...
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COA crafts holiday cookies

By Madison Butkus Hometown Weekly Reporter The Dover and Westwood Council’s on Aging (COA) joined together once again this past Thursday, December 12th at Powisset Farm to learn how to create some festive holiday cookies. Chef Thi put together this special class that featured both hand-on experiences and demonstrations to help seniors elevate their holiday baking flare. On...
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19th annual MFi Angel Run

By Madison Butkus Hometown Weekly Reporter Residents gathered at Medfield High School on Sunday to participate in the 19th annual MFi Angel Run, hosted by the Medfield Foundation Inc. Proceeds from the event support local nonprofit initiatives. Despite the recent cold weather, Sunday brought sunny skies and unseasonably warm temperatures of 46 degrees. Bibs, shirts, and swag items...
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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.

The...

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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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Massachusetts votes No on Question 5

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

During this year’s Presidential Election, Massachusetts voters had the opportunity to decide on one high-profile ballot measure, which would raise the state’s minimum wage for tipped workers until it meets the state minimum wage in 2029 and still permit tipping in...

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Dr. Caplan discusses recent book at NFPL

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

With the fall season coming to an end, the Needham Free Public Library (NFPL), in sponsorship with the Library Foundation of Needham (LFN), hosted their final event that is part of the LFN Fall Author Series. For this discussion, Dr. Benjamin...

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A successful season for varsity golf

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Westwood High School (WHS) varsity golf team had a tremendous season this past fall, ending with a 16-2 overall in-season record. Their hard work and dedication to the game led to a visit to both Sectionals and States that happened...

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Needhamites gather for rededication ceremony 

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Located just outside the heart of downtown Needham, the town’s oldest public building, originally East Needham High School, has a storied history. Opened in 1864, the building has undergone several transformations, culminating in its rededication on Saturday, November 23.

Dover’s annual foxhunt tradition returns

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The annual Amelia Peabody Memorial Foxhunt (APMF) took place at Powisset Farm on Saturday, November, 23rd. This community event celebrating open space, the generous legacy of Amelia Peabody and the time-honored tradition of the sport of fox hunting was presented by...

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Dr. Nugent discusses asteroids at NFPL

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Needham Free Public Library (NFPL) welcomed Dr. Carrie Nugent to discuss Near-Earth Asteroids. This program was a part of the 2024/25 McIver series that is named in honor of Vivian McIver, longtime director of the library.

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Diwali Festival lights up Westwood

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The South Asian Association of Westwood (SAAW) held their annual Westwood Diwali Festival (Festival of Lights) at Westwood High School. This community-wide event showcased a variety of South Asian culture, pageantry, food, fashion, and rituals. 

This magical evening...

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Westwood honors its veterans

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

In honor of Veterans Day, the town of Westwood came together on Monday, November 11th to hold a Veterans Day Observance ceremony at Veterans Park. The event started promptly at 11 am to honor active military personnel and Veterans within the...

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Needhamites enjoy annual pancake breakfast

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Friends and families flocked to the Newman Elementary School as the Rotary Club held their annual pancake breakfast. Fluffy pancakes with savory sausages immersed in golden-delicious maple syrup were on the menu. 

The parking lot was consistently full...

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McColgan discusses historic home restoration 

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Medfield Historical Society (MHS) hosted a program regarding historic home restoration at the First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church. This was the last of five programs that MHS holds throughout the year that happen on the first Monday evening of October,...

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Sherborn honors its veterans 

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

In honor of Veterans Day, the town of Sherborn came together on Monday, November 11th to hold a Veterans Day Event at the Sherborn Town Hall. The event started promptly at 11 am to honor active military personnel and Veterans within...

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