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Seniors learn about the legal system

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Walpole Council on Aging (COA) presents an ongoing series throughout each month titled Coffee and Conversation Topics. At each event, light refreshments are served including coffee and cookies, while meaningful topics of conversation are shared. 

Recently, the...

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Seniors learn about sustainable gardening

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Medfield Council on Aging (COA) members gathered together at The Center at Medfield to listen to Garden Author and Speaker, Rebecca Warner. This presentation was sponsored by the Medfield Garden Club and gave great insight into sustainable gardening techniques. 

Seniors craft Pebble Art

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Seniors of the Westwood Council on Aging (COA) gathered at the Patricia Carty-Larkin Center this past Wednesday, March 20th to partake in a fascinating craft of Pebble Art. Local Artist Kerry Consentino-Vilorio guided seniors throughout the class to help them create...

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Off to the races for HESSCO

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The 13th Annual Mick Morgan’s 5K for HESSCO took place on Saturday, March 16th as crowds packed into the parking lot of Mick Morgan’s Irish Pub in Sharon, MA. This 5K race throughout Sharon and Walpole helps raise funds for HESSCO...

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Abigail Whitney visits The Center

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Medfield Council on Aging (COA) members traveled back to the year 1620 as Abigail by Gail brought the immersive story of the Pilgrims and Plymouth to The Center at Medfield. During this event, Gail Hamel transformed into Abigail Whitney, a Pilgrim...

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COA celebrates St. Patrick’s Day

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Westwood Council on Aging (COA) members gathered together this past Wednesday, March 13th to celebrate their annual Saint Patrick’s Day Luncheon. The Patricia Carty-Larkin Center was packed full with ecstatic seniors, ready to reign in the upcoming holiday in a very...

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Curran discusses Lincoln Assassination

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Retired Massachusetts Superior Court Justice Dennis J. Curran stopped by the Medfield Public Library (MPL) to present on "The True Story Behind the Lincoln Assassination: The Nest That Hatched Evil.” This presentation is an incredible lecture from his series “Great Trials...

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Pine Hill Elementary holds open house

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

In honor of the opening of the brand-new Pine Hill Elementary School this month, an Open House was held for Westwood residents last Friday, March 8th. As soon as the doors opened, crowds of families, friends, and residents streamed through the...

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Coming out of winter blues at the CATH

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

With the frigid winter weather still upon us, many individuals fall into what is known as the ‘winter blues.’ While different from depression, this can still cause many to neglect their health and fall harder into this seasonal feeling. To lend...

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Historian discusses traditions of love

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

With Valentine’s Day just briefly behind us, the Medfield Council on Aging (COA) hosted Historian Anthony Sammarco to talk about Valentine’s Day Traditions throughout the earliest years in Boston, MA. Seniors gathered at The Center at Medfield to enjoy this fascinating...

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COA celebrates Trish Tucke

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

This past Friday, March 1st, friends, family, and Westwood Council on Aging (COA) members gathered together to celebrate Operations Manager Trish Tucke on her retirement. After 16 incredible years, Trish is ready to say goodbye, with her first vacation already planned,...

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Students attend Pop-Up Art School

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Tweens and teens gathered at the Sherborn Library for a Pop-Up Art School (PUAS) art class. Lisa Walker, co-creator of the PUAS, walked children step-by-step through a very adorable painting of a Boston Terrier dog in a winter setting. 

Linda Coombs discusses Aquinnah Wampanoag tribe

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

In recognition of Walpole’s 300th anniversary, the Friends of the Walpole Public Library (WPL) have teamed up with the Walpole Historical Society to plan a year-long series of amazing presentations centered around the town’s rich history. To start off this series,...

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Sherborn Library hosts Fire Cider Workshop

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

With the cold and flu season upon us, many people are constantly looking for at-home remedies to help ward off becoming sick. To help with this, the Sherborn Library hosted a virtual Fire Cider Workshop in which Clinical Herbalist of True...

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The future of the ‘Forge

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Within the beautiful town of Medfield lies an area with an immense amount of history attached to it: the historic Medfield State Hospital. Created back in the 1890s, this then insane asylum grew in size over the years, ultimately ending with...

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Walpole seniors enjoy cupcakes with Cub Scouts

By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter

Cub Scouts Pack 44 stopped by the Walpole Council on Aging (COA) to partake in some Valentine’s cupcake decorating. Seniors packed the room, some sporting their best Valentine’s attire, and eager to indulge in some delicious cupcakes.

Pack 44 provided all decorating...

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Seniors prepare for spring

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

With spring time right around the corner, the Westwood Council on Aging (COA) hosted Suzie Canale to talk with seniors all about Orchids this past Friday, February 16th. Topics of discussion for this event included planting, feeding, and maintaining tips as...

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Winterfest at Sherborn Library

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

While the weather was finally warming up here in New England, the Sherborn Library kept the wintery feelings alive, hosting a Winterfest event recently. Little ones and their families were welcome to enjoy some arts and crafts, face painting, a Frozen...

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Card discusses “The Tigerbelles”

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Islington Branch of the Westwood Public Library (WPL) proudly welcomed author Aime Alley Card on Tuesday, February 6th to discuss her most recent book: “The Tigerbelles.” This book goes on to tell the epic story of the 1960 Tennessee State...

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WCT explores MJS on monthly hike

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Happening throughout the year, Westwood Community Trails (WCT) is hosting free group hikes on the first Saturday of every month. All are welcome to join and enjoy the experience of hiking with fellow enthusiasts. This past Saturday, February 3rd, Westwood residents...

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