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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Westwood celebrated its second-ever Pride on Sunday, June 9, 2024. Hosted at the gazebo and lawn at the Council on Aging, this family-friendly event showcased the love in Westwood. This one day event acted as a microcosm for the month long...
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Rain could not stop the celebration, especially at Bellforge Pride. Vendors set up under tents to welcome attendees from the rain. There was no shortage of celebration regardless of the weather. Medfield held its second Pride event at the Bellforge Arts...
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The eighth annual Dover Music Festival took place earlier this month at the American Legion, attracting local families for an eight-hour concert featuring multiple bands.
Attendees lounged on lawn chairs in the Legion's backyard, soaking up the pleasant...
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Dover-Sherborn High School (DSHS) was honored to graduate the class of 2024 on Friday, June 9, 2024. Originally planned for June 8, the graduation was postponed by a day due to impending rain. This change allowed the class of 2024 to...
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Sherborn's 350th Anniversary celebration included a classic car show at Lauren Fields, highlighting vintage farm equipment. Organized by the Sherborn Fund, the event attracted numerous attendees who gathered on the grass to admire antique automobiles.
Featuring a variety...
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Needham Department of Public Works turned a rainy Saturday morning around with their Touch-a-Truck event at DeFazio Park. Eleven vehicles, including fire trucks, police cars, street sweepers, and construction vehicles, gathered to educate children about their roles in the community.
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
In Walpole’s 300 years as a town one thing has been consistent; the passion this town has for sports. Besides producing several successful professional and college athletes, Walpole has also produced the beloved sports broadcaster Gene Lavanchy. Lavanchy came to a...
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Medfield Warriors took to the diamond on Monday, May 20 against the Holliston Panthers for their Senior Night and final home game of the season. From the first pitch, the Warriors fought hard to honor graduating seniors and captains Kaelyn...
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Walpole Public Library hosted its first-ever celebration of the International Day of Dance. Dancers and the audience gathered in the community room to engage with cultural dances.
The International Day of Dance actually falls on April 29...
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
From Ford Broncos to the Love Bug, classic cars filled Walpole for Classic Car Show on Stone Street. This event is hosted by the Walpole Chamber of Commerce and the Azure Masonic Lodge. This second annual car show was put on...
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Sherborn Library prepared to celebrate St. Patrick's Day a week early with its Celtic Chocolate Program. Led by Kim Larkin of KlassicKreations, a licensed chocolatier enthusiastic about sharing programs with local communities, the event aimed to showcase various Irish delights,...
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Sherborn Library ushered in March by embracing the spirit of spring with its winter concert, featuring the No Name Trio—a trio of accomplished women skilled in playing flutes and bassoon. Comprised of Carol Epple and Wendy Vignaux on flutes, and...
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Needham Library hosted the fifth speaker in its current speaker series, Massachusetts native author Stephen McCauley. McCauley was celebrating his tenth novel, and the eighth novel under his own name, "You Only Call When You're in Trouble." People magazine had...
