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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...

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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...

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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...

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LaRue brings women of the Gilded Age to life

By Riley Fontana

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Michèle LaRue is a beloved guest at both Medfield Public Library and The Center at Medfield, recently returning for her fourth performance in town. She captivates audiences of all ages with her one-woman live readings of Gilded Age stories.

Residents prepare for Water and Fire Festival

By Riley Fontana 

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Sherborn is getting ready for its Water and Fire Festival on September 21 as a part of its 350th anniversary celebration. Part of this festival includes paper bag luminaries decorated by the Sherborn community.

All ages filled the...

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Art Matters at the WPL

By Riley Fontana 

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Art Matters is an organization that strives to bring art history education to adults. Jane Blair recently shared her program on how art is human at the Walpole Public Library (WPL). These programs aim to engage and educate adults in a...

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Walking through history at Maple Grove Cemetery 

By Riley Fontana

Hometown Weekly Reporter

To celebrate Walpole's 300th anniversary, many people are looking back at the rich history of the town. History is packed into the town's cemeteries, which is why the Walpole Historical Society is hosting cemetery tours for residents. 

The...

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Senior explore comedy crooners at the CATH

By Riley Fontana

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Frank King is a beloved presenter at the Center at the Heights (CATH) in Needham. He educates audiences about music, mainly crooners. He was welcomed back recently for the second rendition of his comedy crooners series. 

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Quilting community at WPL

By Riley Fontana

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Westwood Quilters are a group of dedicated and talented quilters who meet once a month at the Westwood Public Library. They gather on the fourth Monday of every month to stitch and swap ideas on what project to start next.

Exploring paranormal hotspots at the DTL

By Riley Fontana

Hometown Weekly Reporter

New England is a massive hotspot for paranormal and cryptozoology which is why the Dover Town Library (DTL) invited Ronny Le Blanc to speak on these phenomena. This talk covered the first-hand experiences of many locals and where some of these...

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Locals enjoy the end of summer block party

By Riley Fontana

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Westwood rang in the end of summer with its Summer Block Party. Hosted at University Crossing this celebration was the perfect send-off to summer vacation and welcomed in the new school year. This bash was also a donation drive for School...

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Border collies fly through Medfield

By Riley Fontana 

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Flying High Dogs visited the Medfield Public Library to show off their frisbee-catching skills to a large audience. Gathered behind the library, the dogs performed their signature tricks for a crowd of excited families and children.

Three...

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Beginner friendly Knitting Clinic at MPL

By Riley Fontana

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Knitting is one of the most popular hobbies and is on the rise. The hardest part for most beginners is starting and learning the craft, which is why the Medfield Public Library (MPL) Knitting Clinic is a wonderful place to start. 

Craft and connect in Medfield

By Riley Fontana

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Nice weather, green grass, friendship and crafts. What more could an adult ask for? For those interested in these enticing offers look no further than the Medfield Library’s Outdoor Adult Craft and Chat hosted on the grounds of Medfield State Hospital. 

Animal adventures at the NFPL

By Riley Fontana

Hometown Weekly Reporter

To celebrate the conclusion of its summer reading program, the Needham Free Public Library (NFPL) hosted a live animal showcase for all ages, featuring Animal World Experience. Matt Gabriel, the program’s engaging and knowledgeable presenter, brought a variety of exotic animals...

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Puppy love at the WPL

By Riley Fontana

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Walpole Public Library (WPL) welcomed GOFI Dogs to the children's community room for an afternoon of snuggles, treats and dogs. Members of the GOFI community brought five puppies for patrons to pet and hang out with. 

GOFI...

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Dropping in for fun at the Islington Branch

By Riley Fontana

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Westwood Library’s Islington Branch has been hosting drop-in activities on Monday afternoons. These activities change every week and everyone is allowed to show up and participate. These events are low-stress ways for kids to have fun within the library. 

Joys of Nature visit NFPL

By Riley Fontana

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Needham Free Public Library (NFPL) recently hosted Joys of Nature, an educational program designed to teach children about endangered species. Joy, the program's leader, brings engaging educational content and incredible animals for children and adults to interact with—creatures they might...

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Local libraries participate in Minuteman Library Crawl

By Riley Fontana

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Minuteman Library crawl is a yearly treasure hunt in the Minuteman system. Libraries sign up to have patrons come through their libraries and find hidden features within and offer small prizes to those traveling through the system. 

Surfing’ through The Beach Boys’ Legacy

By Riley Fontana

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Beach Boys remain one of the most influential forces in music, particularly during their peak in the 1960s. Their immense popularity made their shows highly sought after, and their legacy continues to resonate within the music industry.

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