The Hometown Weekly for all your latest local news and updates! Over 27 Years of Delivering Your Hometown News!  

Recent Posts by Madison Butkus

We Remember Our Veterans open house

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

In honor of Veterans Day, the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds hosted their “We Remember Our Veterans” Open House this past Wednesday, November 9th. All were welcomed to explore the building while enjoying some light refreshments and a musical performance. 

A scary good time at the UCC

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Little one’s got to wear their costumes a couple days early this year and participate in a Trunk or Treat event located at The Congregational Church of Needham, UCC. This past Saturday, October 28th, thirteen cars filled the parking lot of...

Read more

A not-so-scary good time at SPL

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Little ones were in for a fun, not-so-spooky treat this past Tuesday, October 31st, as the Sherborn Public Library (SPL) hosted a Halloween Storytime for all to come and enjoy. Mini ghosts, ghouls, goblins and more filled the Nora’s Treehouse room...

Read more

A Boo-tiful time in the barnyard

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Little one’s and their families were in for a special treat this past Friday, October 27th, as Powisset Farms hosted their “Boo in the Barnyard” Halloween event! Everyone was welcome to come dressed up in their costumes for trick or treating...

Read more

SPL holds Annual Jack-O-Lantern Competition

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Sherborn Library hosted some friendly competition throughout the month of October with their 4th Annual Jack-O-Lantern Competition! Starting on October 13th, families had up to ten days to craft and carve their pumpkins to be submitted into the contest. 

Halloween Hauntings at The Center

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Seniors were in for a spooky night this past Wednesday, October 18th, as actress Michéle LaRue performed some Halloween Haunting Tales at The Center in Medfield. The two stories that she performed were Elia W. Peattie’s “The House That Was Not”...

Read more

SPL offers valuable network for job seekers

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Are you over the age of fifty and looking for a job? Maybe you are on the hunt for a new career path? Well through the Sherborn Public Library, the 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group is here to help!

Fallscaping at The Center

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Garden enthusiasts were in for a treat this on Wednesday, October 11th, as the Medfield Garden Club hosted a “Fallscaping” presentation at The Center at Medfield. This presentation was shown by “Fabulous Fall Gardens” author and principal of Enchanted Gardens, Jana...

Read more

October finale at Adams Farm

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Despite the on and off rain, along with the chilly wind, crowds gathered at Adams Farm to delight in some amazing music for the afternoon. Earlier this month, the Friends of the Adams Farm, in collaboration with Walpole Co-Operative Bank, hosted...

Read more

Horrigan presents the History of UFOs 

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

For the first time since before Covid, the Westwood Historical Society (WHS) hosted a thrilling event just in time for the Halloween season. On Tuesday, October 10th, Historian/Pro-Sports Announcer, John Horrigan, presented on the History of UFOs from the 1880s through...

Read more

Great pumpkin party at the Pfaff

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

It was all things pumpkin at the Pfaff Community Center in Medfield this past Wednesday, October 18th. Little ones filed in to participate in an array of different activities, all relating to the very popular children’s Halloween movie, “It’s The Great...

Read more

Haunted Experiences at the DTL

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Sponsored by the Framingham Public Library, the Dover Town Library (DTL) shared a spooky online event this past Saturday, October 21st, titled “Haunted Experiences with Jeff DePaoli: Delusion.” This is part three of a four part series that is happening throughout...

Read more

WFD open house brings community together 

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

In honor of Fire Prevention Week, the Walpole Fire Department (WFD) opened their doors for an open house on Saturday, October 14th. Family and friends were welcomed to check out the facility and even enjoy some light refreshments too! 

Sahar returns to NFPL to discuss new book

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Sponsored by the Ashland Public Library, the Needham Free Public Library (NFPL) shared an online Q&A event with author Gail Sahar. This is Sahar’s second appearance through the NFPL as she discussed different aspects of her most recent book, “Blame and...

Read more

Fall themed fun at the DTL

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Little ones were in for a festive fall treat this past Thursday, October 12th, at the Dover Town Library (DTL) as three different fall crafts were set up for all to participate in. Library Staff Members, Wendy and Liz, created and...

Read more

Cooking up fun at Powisset Farm

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Westwood and Dover Councils on Aging (COAs) joined forces on Thursday, October 5th, at Powisset Farm to partake in an absolutely delicious cooking class. The theme of this class was all things squash, which was perfectly timed for the upcoming...

Read more

After Hours Party at MPL

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Tweens and teens were in for a sweet treat as the Medfield Public Library hosted an After Hours: Stamps and Sweets Party. This program was in partnership with the OUT MetroWest organization who support the youth LGBTQ+ community and their families. 

Teapots from around the world at WPL

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

It was all things teapots this past Saturday, October 14th, at the Westwood Public Library (WPL) as pottery expert, Rick Hamelin, showcased his talent for all in attendance. Adults gathered within the Community Room to learn how to make different teapots...

Read more

Dinner on the Deck at the CATH

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Chilly weather did not stop seniors from having a lovely dinner together this past Tuesday, October 10th, at the Center at the Heights (CATH). What is normally called “Dinner on the Deck” turned into dinner inside, but seniors still had all...

Read more

Cooking up fun at Powisset Farm

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Dover and Westwood Councils on Aging (COAs) joined forces on Thursday, October 5th, at Powisset Farm to partake in an absolutely delicious cooking class. The theme of this class was all things squash, which was perfectly timed for the upcoming...

Read more

Recent Comments by Madison Butkus

No comments by Madison Butkus yet.