By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Members of the Walpole Council on Aging (COA) came together at the South Street Center to celebrate Robin Lampert on her 20 years of being their Yoga instructor. The celebration took place right before she gave a presentation on Intro to...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Medfield boys’ soccer team hosted the Dedham Marauders last Tuesday in an intense matchup that ended in a satisfying 3-2 victory for the Warriors. The crisp autumn chill in the air created the perfect atmosphere for the spectators gathered in...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Charles River Center (CRC) recently held their 14th Annual 5K Run/1 Mile Walk at the end of last month. The weather could not have been more perfect for this event, hosting cloudy skies and a cool 68 degrees.
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Members of the Needham Council On Aging (COA) gathered together at The Center at the Heights (CATH) to partake in an Art Appreciation event. Ran by Michele Marram, this hands-on presentation focused on American painter and printmaker Wayne Thiebaud.
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Westwood Young Women’s Club (WYWC) held their 4th annual Harvestfest at Martha Jones Elementary School this past Saturday, October 5th. The day was filled with fall-themed fun and there was certainly something for all the children to enjoy.
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Hosting cloudy skies and a cool 68 degrees, Needhamites gathered at Greene’s Field for the annual Needham Harvest Fair. This event is presented by the Town of Needham and the Charles River Regional Chamber (CRRC), in conjunction with the Needham Farmers...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
This month, thirty women will be fighting for a cure, literally, in the annual Haymakers for Hope Belles of the Brawl charity boxing event. Among these thirty brave fighters is Needham resident Holly Khachadoorian-Elia.
On Thursday, October 10th...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Walpole residents and visitors gathered at the Union Congregational Church in East Walpole for the annual Apple Harvest Fair, a day filled with fun activities for all ages. The event featured a small petting zoo with goats, chickens, ducks, and bunnies....
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Despite the below average temperature and downpour of rain, crowds of Westwood residents and more gathered together at Westwood High School to partake in the Westwood Day celebrations. This event happened on Saturday, September 21st and included an array of booths,...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
With the fall season upon us, the Needham Free Public Library (NFPL), in sponsorship with the Library Foundation of Needham (LFN), hosted their first event that is part of the LFN Fall Author Series. For this discussion, Babson Professor Jennifer Tosti-Kharas...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Dover and Westwood Council’s on Aging (COA) joined together once again at Powisset Farm to join Chef Thi in learning how to make warm, flavorful, satisfying pho. This Vietnamese culinary favorite is typically made with broth, noodles, herbs and a...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Estates at Walpole (EAW) community came together to celebrate Ganesha Chaturthi, a Hindu festival honoring Lord Ganesha, who is depicted with the head of an elephant and symbolizes intellect and auspiciousness. Each night, the community gathered for prayer, dance, storytelling,...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Sponsored by the Cary Library Foundation and in partnership with the Lexington Community Farm (LexFarm), the Sherborn Library shared an online home canning event. This event, which was led by Chef Afton Cyrus of Jam Sessions, was in honor of Massachusetts...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Little ones were in for a fluffy, cuddly treat this past Saturday, September 14th as the Westwood Public Library (WPL) hosted two therapy dogs from Dog B.O.N.E.S: Therapy Dogs of Massachusetts. This program was for children in grades K-5th in which...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Just last month, the Westwood Public Library (WPL) wrapped up their annual Summer Reading Program. According to their website, this fun program is “designed to engage all age groups in exploring new ideas, books and activities. As you read books and...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Indian Community of Needham (ICON) came together to celebrate India’s 78th Independence Day. Also known as India Day, this day marks the end of the British rule that happened in 1947 which was brought about by the Indian Independence Act...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Returning for the 25th Anniversary, the Friends of Farm Pond hosted their perimeter swim on Saturday, September 7th. Despite the faint chill in the air, the weather could not have been more perfect for this non-competitive 1.6 mile swim.
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Dover Town Library (DTL) hosted a Mushroom Madness Craft Extravaganza. Leading this event was Mandy Roberge from Wicked Good Henna.
Tweens and teens gathered together in the Community Room of the DTL ready to partake in multiple...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Sponsored by the Cary Library Foundation and in partnership with the Lexington Community Farm (LexFarm), the Needham Free Public Library (NFPL) shared an online home canning event. This event, which was led by Chef Afton Cyrus of Jam Sessions, was in...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
On Sunday, August 18th thousands of runners gathered together down in Falmouth, MA to partake in the 52nd Annual Falmouth Road Race (FRR). Among these runners was a local Walpole family, consisting of parents Andy and Kate Butler, along with two...
