By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The 38th annual Friends of Saint Patrick (FOSP) Parade and luncheon took place this past Friday, March 15th. Residents gathered together around downtown Walpole to partake in some Saint Patrick’s Day festivities right before the holiday weekend.
The...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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.
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
With the start of February upon us, many of the New Year’s resolutions people have made have now become a struggle and keeping up with familiar resolutions each year of improving one’s health have suddenly been stopped short. To lend a...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Medfield residents enjoyed a special treat on Wednesday, January 31st, as the World Famous Harlem Wizards visited Medfield High School (MHS) Gymnasium for a fundraising event. Throughout the evening, the Wizards engaged with the crowd, signed autographs, showcased amazing trick shots,...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Sponsored by the Tewksbury Public Library, the Dover Town Library (DTL) shared an online event this past Thursday, February 1st, “How to Travel More (and Better).” During this presentation, author Colin Wright talked about his personal experiences traveling the world full-...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Recently, it was Movie Matinee Friday at the Walpole Council on Aging (COA). Seniors gathered at the South Street Center (SSC) to view the most recent release of the Barbie movie.
To add to the fun, Walpole COA...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
With the cold winter weather upon us, the Sherborn Library hosted a winter crafting event for little ones and their families. Everyone gathered in Noah’s Treehouse Room in the Children’s Wing to partake in two different crafts, a paper spinner and...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Seniors at the Westwood Council on Aging (COA) are in luck this year as they are hosting Social Media 101 classes throughout January and February. The first class was held on Monday, January 22nd and focused on explaining what exactly social...
