By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Despite the abrupt temperature drop, music enthusiasts packed the Rocky Woods pavilion to enjoy a performance by singer/songwriter Peter Mulvey on the evening of Friday, September 15th. This event was sponsored by the Trustees and is a recurring part of his...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Sponsored by Dover’s Council on Aging (COA), the Dover Town Library (DTL) welcomed Deborah H. Stein, PhD, to discuss American Artists and the Landscape. This two part program started at the beginning of the seventeenth century in Europe and will eventually...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Residents of Medfield and more braved the rainy weather this past Saturday, September 23rd, for the 43rd annual Discover Medfield Day. Run by Medfield Employers & Merchants Organizations (MEMO), this year included over 140 booths that highlighted an array of Medfield...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Not only were kiddos able to go back to school but they were also able to go back to Hogwarts! On Thursday, September 14th, the Westwood Public Library (WPL) hosted a “Back to Hogwarts: A Harry Potter Celebration” night for all...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Sponsored by the Tewksbury Library, the Dover Town Library (DTL) shared an online travel event that was sure to please! Recently, Illinois native Gene Flynn took us on a tour through the Netherlands and Belgium.
The highlight of...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Back by popular demand, the Senior Moments Chorus has united for the first time since before COVID! Set up through the Walpole Council on Aging, new and existing members were welcomed back for their first official practice this past Wednesday, September...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The annual tradition of the Dover Days Street Fair returned yet again on Saturday, September 9th. Held on the second Saturday of September each year, this fair is an excellent way to bring community members together to celebrate the end of...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
As a special treat this week, Hometown Weekly Reporter Madison Butkus had the pleasure of sitting down with Westwood Public Library’s Children’s Librarian, Caitlyn Moore. Caitlyn details her time at the library, her favorite events to host, and some good book...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
It was off to the races this past Saturday, September 9th as the Dover-Sherborn High School Cross Country Team organized and managed the annual Dover Dash 5K and Fun Run. In connection with the Dover Days Fair, there was a packed...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Children’s Program Room at the Walpole Public Library (WPL) was packed with little ones eager to build some amazing lego creations this past Wednesday, August 30th. This ongoing Lego League is one of the most popular at the WPL and...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Presenting for the first time in a virtual setting, The Beer Can Museum curator, Kevin Logan, took us for a journey through the evolution of the beer can, as well as highlighted some cans he has within his museum. While this...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Indian Community of Needham (ICON) came together this past Sunday, August 27th to celebrate India Day. This is India’s own Independence Day and is celebrated annually on August 15th. This day marks the end of the British rule that happened...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The final Summer Sounds concert happened this past Thursday, August 31st, at the Bellforge Arts Center. Throughout the summer, an array of amazing bands have taken the stage to perform on Thursday nights for all to enjoy.
This...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Movie lovers lucked out with a beautiful night to enjoy an outdoor movie. Hosted by the Westwood Public Library (WPL) and in partnership with Westwood Recreation, everyone was invited to come and enjoy the movie Top Gun: Maverick (rated PG-13).
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Yoga does not just have to be for adults and the Medfield Public Library (MPL) is showing that to be just the case! This past Monday, August 21st, the MPL invited Certified Children’s Yoga Instructor, Erin Mann, to teach the bigger...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Public Library, the Needham Free Public Library (NFPL) shared an online Q&A event with author Nan Fischer. Here to discuss her most recent book, “The Book of Silver Linings,” Fischer answered any and all...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Residents of Walpole have been in luck this summer for the ‘Concerts on the Common’ series has returned once again. The summer may be coming to a close but the music will still be playing until the end of August.
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Didn’t have the chance to get away this summer? Maybe you wanted to go on a second trip? Well the Dover Town Library (DTL) had you covered with a virtual trip to some Greek Islands!
Sponsored by the...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Any of those who were ages ten through eighteen, and were feeling crafty this past week, were in luck! Young Adult Librarian, Erin, at the Needham Free Public Library (NFPL), brought back the very popular “Take & Make Crafts’”' for tweens...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Westwood and Dover Councils on Aging joined together this past Thursday, August 17th to participate in an absolutely amazing cooking class at Powisset Farm. The theme of this class was French Cooking and it was safe to say that throughout...
