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...
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Walpole Council on Aging (COA) hosts a monthly card-making class for its members, led by Marilyn Healy, who provides instructions to the group. These classes foster community engagement and provide opportunities for participants to celebrate various occasions each month.
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Book bans have proliferated across the United States, prompting Nutmeg from Needham to take a stand against such measures. To raise awareness about these bans, she devised cookies themed after six frequently banned books.
For her bat mitzvah...
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Inside Flow Yoga recently visited the Medfield Public Library, offering a unique approach to yoga that emphasizes movement through music rather than traditional breath-centric practices. Instructor Christine conducted a beginner-friendly class, introducing attendees to the fundamentals of Inside Flow Yoga. She...
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Hannah Adams Women’s Club recently hosted a session titled "Bee Keeping with Nancy Tella" at The Church of the Advent in Medfield, aiming to educate its members about the beekeeping hobby. Beekeeper Nancy Tella, with experience since 2021, shared insights...
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Westwood Council on Aging held its inaugural Winter Luncheon on January 11, marking the beginning of what is anticipated to be an annual tradition due to its positive reception. The focus of these luncheon events is to provide a communal...
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Sherborn kicked off both the first day of 2024 and its 350th-anniversary celebration with fire pits and community camaraderie. The Committee to Celebrate Sherborn’s 350th Anniversary, in collaboration with numerous local organizations, orchestrated the event with the aim of providing warmth...
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Westwood Public Library hosted author Elizabeth Millane on January 13 to discuss her book, "Sixty Blades of Grass." Millane, a first-time author, recounts her family's experiences during World War II in this historical fiction novel set in the Dutch Underground...
