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CATH welcomes Queen Elizabeth II

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Needham Council on Aging (COA) members welcomed Queen Elizabeth II to The Center at the Heights (CATH). She was portrayed by Sheryl Faye, from Sheryl Faye Presents: Historical Women, Making The Past Present. This specific adaptation was titled Queen Elizabeth II...

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Medfield’s moving Memorial Day Parade

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

In honor of Memorial Day, the town of Medfield held a Memorial Day Parade and Observance on Monday, May 27th. The parade started in the parking lot of Janes Avenue at 10am and moved to its first stop at Baxter Park...

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Dover’s Memorial Day tribute

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

On Thursday, May 31st, 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 Observation truly special was...

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Walpole’s moving Memorial Day Observance

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

In honor of Memorial Day, the town of Walpole held a Memorial Day Observance on Monday, May 27th at the Walpole Town Common. While drizzles of rain fell from time to time, it held off long enough for this amazing event...

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Fishing for fun at Needham Reservoir 

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Needham Parks and Recreation held an open invitation to the Needham Reservoir on the morning of Saturday, May 18th. Families and friends gathered together for the Rollie’s Family Fishing Festival (RFFF) in which they could spend a relaxing morning fishing. 

Tackling waste at WPL

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Recently, the Walpole Public Library (WPL) hosted the Town of Walpole Waste Reduction Committee (formerly known as the Recycling Committee) to present ways in which the residents of Walpole can create less trash through composting. This event was sponsored by Walpole...

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A culinary collaboration at Powisset Farm

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Westwood and Dover Council’s on Aging (COA) joined together once again this month at Powisset Farm to join Chef Thi in learning how to create spring pasta from Italy. Within this class, COA members made delicious Lemony Asparagus Pasta as...

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Racing to success at the ‘Forge

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Soles of Medfield Running Club, New Life Furniture Bank of MA, and the Bellforge Arts Center teamed up together to create a Fitness at the ‘Forge event. This event included a Fun Run for kids, the New Life 5K Trail...

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Walpole debuts new Lax Wall

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

At the start of the month, the Walpole Youth Lacrosse League (WYLL) held their ribbon cutting ceremony for the official opening of their new Lacrosse Wall. All were welcome to attend this ceremony, which was conducted between lacrosse games happening throughout...

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Fishing for fun at Channing Pond

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Dover Parks and Recreation held their annual Youth Fishing Derby at Channing Pond. This Dover pond was packed with children and their families ready to catch some fish and see who could reel in the biggest one. 

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TMS student performs in “A Wrinkle in Time”

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Westwood resident and Thurston Middle School (TMS) student Eviva Hertz is currently performing in her third professional play, “A Wrinkle in Time,” at Wheelock Family Theatre (WFT) in Boston, MA. This play is adapted from Madeleine L’Engle’s much-loved classic tale in...

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Showcasing the arts at NOS

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The first weekend in May was quite a busy one for Needham as Needham Open Studios (NOS) held an all-day, two-day event highlighting over 40 artists at 13 different locations around town. Residents were able to take a behind-the-scenes tour of...

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Seniors meet with the Town Administrator

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Dover Town Library (DTL) welcomed Town Administrator Michael Blanchard to discuss and review articles on the town warrant for the May Town Meeting and hear updates on Town projects. This event was in co-collaboration with the Dover Council on Aging...

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Locals learn about the Turtle Rescue League

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

During April vacation, the Walpole Public Library (WPL) welcomed representatives from the Turtle Rescue League (TRL) to teach kids and their families all about turtles and how to help save their species. This event was sponsored by The Friends of the...

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Local author talks Boston Marathon at WPL

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

With the 128th Boston Marathon that happened on Monday, April 15th, the Westwood Public Library (WPL) hosted local race enthusiast and author Paul Clerici to discuss his most recent book, “Boston Marathon Traditions and Lore”. This event was sponsored by the...

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Miles for Mom: Boston Marathon debut

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Longtime Westwood resident Jessica Hajjar just recently ran her first Boston Marathon on Monday, April 15th, alongside her younger brother Matt. This sister-brother duo ran in honor of their late mother who tragically passed away in November 2023 after battling Amyotrophic...

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Locals celebrate the rich history of Medfield

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

This past weekend, the town of Medfield celebrated a history weekend in which locals were able to discover and experience Medfield heritage. This event was sponsored by Needham Bank and held at an array of historical sites located around town including...

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Storytelling and paper magic at the DTL

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

During April break, the Dover Town Library (DTL) hosted Parents’ Choice Award winner Motoko to tell Japanese Folktales and teach Origami to little one’s and their families. As everyone began to gather together in the Community Room, Motoko was seen creating...

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Resident recognized as Alumni Walker of the Year

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Local Walpole resident Colleen Sullivan was recently recognized as “Alumni Walker of the Year” for her efforts in the Boston Marathon® Jimmy Fund Walk presented by Hyundai. Sullivan, who received this reward just last month, was among a select group of...

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Successful WRC pancake breakfast

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Westwood Rotary Club (WRC) hosted a Pancake Breakfast at Xaverian Brothers High School on Sunday, April 7th. From 8am to 1pm, members of the community filed through the cafeteria to enjoy a delicious breakfast including pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausages, and...

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