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Dover Music Fest rocks the Legion

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Despite some rain delays, the Dover American Legion put on an amazing Music Festival this past Saturday, June 10th. This family-friendly event included live performances by local bands, craft beers and some delicious food. The bands who performed included Eddy’s Shoe,...

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Seniors learn about religion and acceptance

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

On Wednesday, June 14th, The Center at The Heights hosted local clergy members to speak about Religion and LGBTQIA+ Acceptance through a historical lens. Various faiths were discussed including Christianity, Judaism, Unitarian, and Baptists. 

In honor of Pride...

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Seniors present spring art exhibit 

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Westwood Public Library happily hosted the Westwood Council on Aging seniors for their Spring Art Exhibit, ‘Creative Inspirations.’ On Thursday, June 8th, all were welcome to enjoy some light refreshments while taking in the amazing artwork done by local Westwood...

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First Pride celebration at the ‘Forge

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The crazy mix of weather alternating between sun and rain did not stop the Bellforge from hosting their first annual Pride event this past Saturday, June 10th. This joyful celebration was in partnership with ONCE Somerville and honored the equality, visibility,...

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Local author discusses new novel

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Author and local real estate agent, Betsy Milane, spoke about her recently published book ‘Sixty Blades of Grass’ at The Center at The Heights on Wednesday, June 7th. Seniors listened on while  Milane explained how her book is based around her...

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Dover holds Memorial Day Observation

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

On Tuesday, May 30th, the Memorial Day Committee held a beautiful Memorial Day Observation at the Dover Town Commons. This event honored all those who currently serve and who have served over the years. What made this event truly special was...

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Taste of summer at the Biergarten

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

On Friday, May 26th, the German/American Club of Walpole kicked off the start of summer with their May Country Biergarten. This event took place in Walpole at Boylston Schul-Verein, also known as the BSV. The venue included beautiful outdoor covered seating...

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Author discusses recent novel at WPL

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Author William Landay returned for his second appearance at the Westwood Public Library on Wednesday, May 31st. Landay discussed, to a room full of fans, his most recent novel, ‘All That Is Mine, I Carry With Me.’ 

This...

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Walpole Historical Society celebrates 125th anniversary

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

In honor of their 125th Anniversary, the Walpole Historical Society hosted a celebratory event on Saturday, May 27th, at their specific location, the Deacon Willard Lewis House. According to their website, the Walpole Historical Society began on May 23rd, 1898, and...

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