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Good times at game night

By Riley Fontana

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Medfield Library opens its doors to everyone, offering programs that lead to engaging adult nights. Recently, the library hosted its adult game night, resulting in laughter and new friendships. No experience is necessary for any of the game events, as...

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Bridging generations through letters at MPL

By Riley Fontana

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Medfield Library makes everyone feel included, and elders are no exception. Recently, the library held a letter-writing event to help connect elders across the nation through an organization called Love For Our Elders, focusing on sharing kindness with strangers.

Border collies fly through Walpole

By Riley Fontana 

Hometown Weekly Reporter

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

Three...

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Adult craft night at the MPL

By Riley Fontana

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Medfield Library is known for its fantastic programs for children and teens, but its adult-only events are just as amazing. They recently held an adult craft night on July 11, 2024, for a small but enthusiastic group, creating beautiful postcards...

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Crafting community at the WPL

By Riley Fontana

Hometown Weekly Reporter

It’s no secret that friendship bracelets have become super popular over the past year, thanks largely to Taylor Swift and her fans passing them out on tour dates. The Westwood Library chose to use this popularity to bring people in for...

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A magical afternoon at NFPL

By Riley Fontana

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Needham Free Public Library (NFPL) kicked off its summer reading program with a bang by inviting magician Matt Matthews to perform. Matthews, a professional magician from Connecticut, has been performing magic his whole life.

Countless children and...

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Route 109 rocks Medfield

By Riley Fontana

Hometown Weekly Reporter

After two weeks of canceled shows due to extreme weather, M.E.M.O's Summer Concert series is back in full swing. The grass beside the library was filled with people of all ages listening to the musical stylings of Route 109.

Walpole celebrates their first Pride

By Riley Fontana

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Be Inclusive, an organization focused on uplifting underrepresented voices, hosted its first-ever Pride event on June 28, 2024. Be Inclusive is based in Walpole and hosts many events throughout the year. Countless people gathered on the Walpole Common to celebrate, craft,...

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Learning about convenient cooking at WPL

By Riley Fontana

Hometown Weekly Reporter

With a heat wave hitting Massachusetts, the last thing most people want to do is cook, especially when the stovetop or oven is involved. The Westwood Library decided to offer a convenient cooking class to teach patrons how easy it is...

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Libraries host “An Evening with Mercury Stardust”

By Riley Fontana

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Westwood, Medfield, and Dover libraries were only a few of the over 50 libraries that hosted TikTok star Mercury Stardust. The Rowley Public Library was the main host of this event and invited other libraries to join and bring their...

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Walpole celebrates the Night Before the Fourth

By Riley Fontana

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Walpole rang in the Fourth of July with its annual Night Before the Fourth celebration, going all out this year to celebrate its 300th anniversary. The town brought in more fireworks, more parade vehicles, and countless people to enjoy the festivities....

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COA hosts annual summer barbecue

By Riley Fontana

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Council on Aging (COA) of Westwood rang in summer with its annual barbecue for patrons and their guests. This event celebrated the start of summer with wonderful food and conversation. Organized by Council on Aging Director Lina Arena-DeRosa, the barbecue...

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Needham celebrates third annual Pride

By Riley Fontana 

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Needham invited everyone to celebrate Pride for the third year in a row. This annual event brings together LGBTQ+ people and allies to show that love exists and everyone has a home in Needham. Hosted in collaboration with First Parish and...

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WYWC hosts Touch-a-Truck

By Riley Fontana

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Recently, The Westwood Young Women’s Club hosted a Touch-a-Truck event at the Westwood High School. This event encourages kids and families to learn about the different trucks, cars and machines they may see around town and interact with the people who...

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Farmers Market returns for 13th season

By Riley Fontana 

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Needham Farmers Market is back and better than ever. Celebrating its 13th season the Farmers Market offers something for everyone from fresh fruits to baked goods and coffee. This family-friendly market offers countless goods for all ages. 

Medfield celebrates Juneteenth 

By Riley Fontana

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Medfield celebrated Juneteenth the weekend before the official holiday with "Unspoken" at the Bellforge Arts Center. The celebration focused on uplifting people's voices and honoring the everlasting human spirit. Everyone was welcomed to celebrate, honor, and enjoy everything that Juneteenth has...

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Linden Duo jazzes up WPL

By Riley Fontana

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Walpole Public Library (WPL)  hosted a night of jazz featuring the Linden Duo and special guest Marshall Wood. The Linden Duo, consisting of Stephanie Stone on flute and saxophone, and Mark Michaels on guitar and occasional vocals, was joined by...

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FieldFest rocks the ‘Forge

By Riley Fontana

Hometown Weekly Reporter

FieldFest launched the summer festivities at the Bellforge Arts Center, featuring four local musicians who captivated the gathered crowd.

Set against the backdrop of the Lee Chapel, the outdoor stage provided ample sunlight and scenic views of the...

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Sherborn celebrates Doering

By Riley Fontana

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The David Doering Nature Trail, a cherished part of Sherborn for nearly 50 years, is integral to Pine Hills Elementary School. Named in honor of David Doering, a beloved community member who passed away in 1976, the trail continues to be...

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Crafting with Pride at NFPL

By Riley Fontana

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Needham Free Public Library (NFPL) partnered with Pop-Up Art School to introduce a needle felting workshop as part of its children's programming. During this event, children learned the basics of needle felting and created their own rainbow pins.

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