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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.

Walpole Swim celebrates Cheryl Cavanaugh

By Riley Fontana

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Walpole Swim Coach Cheryl Cavanaugh celebrated her 50th anniversary of coaching on August 6, 2024, surrounded by friends and family at the Barracudas swim meet. The surprise celebration, planned in secret by her swimmers and their families, was a tribute to...

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COA enjoys sunflowers with Suzie

By Riley Fontana

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The fan-favorite flower arranging event with Suzie returned to the Westwood Council on Aging (COA). Suzie, who sources fresh blooms from her husband's flower shop, guides participants through the art of flower arranging.

Though Suzie visits every other...

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Sit and knit at the Westwood COA

By Riley Fontana

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Finding time to work on crafting projects can be challenging, which is why the Westwood Council on Aging offers a weekly knit and crochet club. This gathering provides a space for everyone to focus on their crafts, whether knitting, crocheting, or...

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Walpole Robotics hosts Grill ‘n’ Chill 

By Riley Fontana

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Walpole Robotics held its first annual Grill ‘n’ Chill social at Bird Park, a fundraiser to help the team going into next season. Countless people took advantage of the wonderful weather to come and support Walpole High’s growing robotics program. The...

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Play and connect at MPL

By Riley Fontana

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Medfield Public Library (MPL) strives to offer events for all interests and ages and its adult strategy game time is no exception. This event offers adults a few strategy games to choose from so they can sit down, play and...

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Margaritaville in Medfield 

By Riley Fontana

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Bellforge Arts Center was honored to host Peter and Brendan Mayer for an unforgettable evening. This renowned father-and-son duo is celebrated for their work with Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band. Peter toured with Buffett for 35 years while...

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Legion Baseball’s historic season

By Riley Fontana

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Legion Baseball is celebrating an undefeated season as summer winds down. The high school team went 16-0 during the regular season, featuring several thrilling comebacks. Although their journey ended at the state tournament, their performance is still commendable.

Walpole local discusses release of short film

By Riley Fontana

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Walpole local Jimmy Martin is celebrating the upcoming release of his latest short film, “The Painter”. This film tackles grief and artistic expression and will be featured in the local film festival circuit very soon. 

Martin grew up...

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Summer cornhole celebration at the COA

By Riley Fontana

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Summer is here, and the Sherborn Council on Aging (COA) is celebrating with cornhole. The classic bean bag toss game is a summer staple and adds friendly competition to gatherings. This bracket of cornhole was the perfect summer fun for the...

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Puppy yoga brings peace and joy

By Riley Fontana

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Golden Opportunities for Independence (GOFI), an organization in Walpole, breeds cream golden retrievers and trains them to be service dogs, community resource dogs, and more. Part of their training includes socialization through activities like yoga.

The recent puppy...

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