By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Dover-Sherborn Raiders took on the Medfield Warriors in a late-season rivalry game with the playoffs on the horizon. Both teams came out hungry for a win but strong goalkeeping and defense spurred Medfield to a 2-0 win over Dover-Sherborn.
Discover the hidden gems of Westwood
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Westwood Public Library is packed with resources and materials available to all patrons but few know about the historical records stored within the stacks. The “Westwood Hidden Gems” program dug deep into the history of Westwood and all that can...
CultureFest comes to life at MHS
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Bellforge held their annual CultureFest, and the rain did not put a damper on the festivities. A last-minute move to the Medfield High School (MHS) gym gave a dry space for live music, dancing and a celebration of all cultures.
Westwood fights hard against Walpole Porkers
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Westwood Wolverines hosted the undefeated Walpole Porkers for a heated battle on the field. Penalty corners and control of the ball spurred the Porkers to a 5-0 win over the Wolverines. Both teams played hard, but Walpole was able to...
Porkers dominate Westwood Wolverines
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Westwood Wolverines hosted the undefeated Walpole Porkers for a heated battle on the field. Penalty corners and control of the ball spurred the Porkers to a 5-0 win over the Wolverines. Both teams played hard, but Walpole was able to...
Bellforge showcases rising women artists
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Bellforge is always putting on a good time and uplifting local artists. The collaborative concert between The Bellforge and Women in Music Boston was no exception. This performance showcased three artists making waves in the local music scene.
Janis Robinson Daly brings history to life
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Westwood Public Library is home to a Historic Fiction Book Club that recently invited Janis Robinson Daly to discuss her books. Her historical fiction novels “The Unlocked Path” and “The Path Beneath Her Feet” center on women in the medical...
Warriors win in Dig Pink fundraiser
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Medfield High School Warriors volleyball took on the Medway High School Mustangs Monday night for the team's Dig Pink fundraiser. A strong serving force and countless dives led the Warriors to a 3-1 win, making them 11-3 on the season. Together...
Discovering fall must reads at WPL
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
“Mocktails and Must Reads” is a special after-hours event for patrons of the Westwood Public Library (WPL) that allows readers an early jump on fall books. Participants are also given early access to the Friends of the Library book sale.
WPL welcomes back Dan Shaughnessy
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Walpole Public Library (WPL) was excited to welcome back Boston sports writer Dan Shaughnessy for his fifth conversation. Shaughnessy has been reporting on New England sports for over 45 years and still finds enjoyment in sharing stories from the job.
Local artist shares whimsical pieces
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Sherborn Library loves to uplift and support local artists by showcasing their work throughout the community room. The library recently unveiled the most recent collection “Whimsical Art” by dd Design.
Opening night welcomed guests to get a...
300th Anniversary Parade delights residents
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Walpole has built a reputation for its iconic parades, and the 300th Anniversary Parade did not disappoint. This two-hour celebration wove through town, delighting all residents fortunate enough to witness it.
The excitement and anticipation for the parade...
Music meets baseball at Westwood Public Library
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Westwood Public Library was honored to host Howie Newman and his musical stylings about baseball. The concert was a great time for everyone in attendance and a very educational experience about baseball history.
Newman is an ex-sports...
Seniors enjoy an ice cream social
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Center at the Heights in Needham (CATH) always has something going on to get local seniors involved. Recently they hosted an ice cream social sponsored by Wingate, a local senior living community.
This ice cream social brought...
Locals enjoy MPL’s annual fall social
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Medfield Public Library (MPL) hosts an annual trivia night with varying themes. This year trivia night was welcoming in fall with the library’s “It’s Fall Y’all” social and trivia night. The Daily Room was decorated with autumnal colors to ring...
Exploring the Dwight-Derby House at Sherborn Library
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Dwight-Derby House, a historic home in Medfield, has long been admired by surrounding communities. In recognition of its significance, the Sherborn Council on Aging hosted a discussion about the property at the Sherborn Library. The event, titled “Revisiting the Dwight-Derby...
A fun filled Medfield Day
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Discover Medfield Day is an annual celebration of the town of Medfield. Countless people flood to North Street to learn more about the town's offerings and their community. This year's celebration was bigger and better than ever with games and countless...
Carpenter talks cars at the CATH
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Stu Carpenter is a favorite guest at the Center at the Heights (CATH) in Needham. He has been invited several times to discuss his life in the car business and share stories of classic automobiles.
His most recent...
Jason Voorhees visits Rocky Woods
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
While Friday the Thirteenth isn’t a national holiday, it’s celebrated by everyone in the horror community. The Coolidge Corner Theater in Brookline takes the pseudo-holiday pretty seriously and teamed up with the Rocky Woods Reservation for the 10th year to bring...
Children experiment with 3D printing
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Sherborn Library recently acquired a 3-D printer for its ever-growing collection of tools. To show off their new machine the library invited patrons to come and watch as the printer made bookmarks for people.
Currently, the library...
