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A market in Medfield
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By Stephen Press
Hometown Weekly Staff
Looking at the First Parish Unitarian Church and green, one could mistake it for a scene from a bygone era. Tables are set up with local produce and seafood. Residents amble along, perusing the wares and casually chatting with their neighbors. Vendors stand comfortably under their awnings, savoring the...
Pokémon GO a-go-go
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By Stephen Press
Hometown Weekly Staff
Summers in the suburbs have always had their own specific vibe, an amalgamation of outdoor adventure, old friends and conspicuous leisure time that can make even the most cynical of individuals nostalgic and wistful. For younger members of suburban communities, it is the finest of seasons, far removed from...
Outdoor water use throttled in Needham
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By Stephen Press
Hometown Weekly Staff
"We're moderating the demand on our water supply," said Richard Merson, Needham's Director of Public Works. Merson, who (among his myriad other duties) oversees water usage in town, was commenting on the new water restrictions that had been put in place on July 24.
The restrictions are comprised of an...
Pokémon GO a-go-go
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By Stephen Press
Hometown Weekly Staff
Summers in the suburbs have always had their own specific vibe, an amalgamation of outdoor adventure, old friends and conspicuous leisure time that can make even the most cynical of individuals nostalgic and wistful. For younger members of suburban communities, it is the finest of seasons, far removed from...
Everybody into the pool
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By Stephen Press
Hometown Weekly Staff
"Car-ter! Car-ter! Car-ter!"
The squeaky choir of children, standing patiently in line beside a diving board, chanted in unison. At the end of the diving board, a toddler stood, weighing his options. To jump or not to jump? That is the question.
"Car-ter! Car-ter! Car-ter!"
Finally, succumbing to either the positive peer...
John Smith Soccer announces results
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John Smith Soccer has announced the results of its teams this season. They are as follows:
Spring season
Girls Under-13 Napoli Thunder: First place
Girls Under-12 Premier: Second place
Boys Under-15 Elite: Second place
John Smith Memorial Day Tournament
Boys 10 Premier team: First place
Girls 10 Premier team: First place
Girls 14 Napoli Flames: First place
Girls 15 Napoli Blaze: First...
Nutile Band swings Needham into summer
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By Stephen Press
Hometown Weekly Staff
Needhamites fidgeted in their lawn chairs, making themselves comfortable in the afternoon sun. Meanwhile, the Memorial Park gazebo was bustling with instrument-toting individuals in neat white shirts. It’s a scene that has greeted the town every summer for years.
“The Nutile Band, run either by my father, Roy, or...
Elliot Street Bridge closes for improvements
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By Stephen Press
Hometown Weekly Staff
Construction on the Elliot Street Bridge connecting Central Avenue in Needham and Elliot Street in Newton has moved into a new phase. After an initial stage of pre-construction that involved tree trimming, arch repair and erosion control installation, the Aetna Bridge Construction Company has begun more disruptive work. Reflecting...
Wellesley soccer taste international competition
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By Stephen Press
Hometown Weekly Staff
If you've flipped on ESPN or FS1 lately, chances are you've witnessed the world's love for international soccer in the form of the Copa America or Euro Cup.
A visit to Elm Bank in Wellesley just a few months ago would have yielded a similar, albeit miniaturized scene as...
Wyeth casts shadow on Needham Library
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By Stephen Press
Hometown Weekly Staff
The library, it might seem, would be the last place to embrace individuals in the business of judging books by their covers. Exceptions can be made, of course, for the extraordinary. It so happens that the work of N.C. Wyeth is just that.
Hang a left after going through the...
Pour on the craft
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By Stephen Press
Hometown Weekly Staff
Diane Shetler, Programming Librarian at the Needham Free Public Library, opened the door to the craft room. Outside, a small group of young children gathered as Shetler began explaining the day's agenda.
"My favorite this time is painting with bubbles," she said.
A toddler, her mind thoroughly blown by the concept,...
Car show’s Medfield move a success
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By Stephen Press
Hometown Weekly Staff
When one thinks of a weekend activity in Medfield, thoughts typically drift towards the town's idyllic, green spaces. Maybe a hike through Rocky Woods. A breezy walk downtown. Perhaps just laying out a picnic blanket and enjoying the afternoon sun glistening on the Charles.
For one day, though, there was...
PawSox CFO, Medfield resident, touches base
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By Stephen Press
Hometown Weekly Staff
There are any number of things that can turn an average day on the job into a good one. Maybe you hit all the green lights on your way home. Maybe you finish your work a couple hours early, giving you the afternoon off. Maybe the project you've been...
Rep. Garlick an eye-opener at Pollard
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By Stephen Press
Hometown Weekly Staff
The students of the Pollard Middle School eighth-grade social studies class slumped in their desks, some still wiping the sleep from their eyes. It was a typical scene that plays out daily in every classroom across the country. First period, it seems, is a perpetual battleground between the waking...
Needham takes on Alzheimer’s
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By Stephen Press
Hometown Weekly Staff
The purple signs and stands stood out on the side of the road like crocuses against spring earth. Smiling children carried cups of lemonade to drivers as they got out of their cars. Neighbors chatted cordially and shared stories of their friends and loved ones.
This was The Longest Day,...
Spring Carnival delights Hillside kids, parents
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By Stephen Press
Hometown Weekly Staff
The American flag flapped in a crisp brisk breeze over Hillside Elementary's full parking lot. In the distance, from the direction of the schoolyard, sounds echoed of children laughing and chattering. Were it not for the intoxicating smell of popcorn that lingered in the air, one might be convinced...
Needham takes Walpole in playoff run
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The Needham boys baseball team experienced quite a run in the South Division 1 sectional playoffs this year. After a nine-inning, 2-1 nail-biter in the opening round against Plymouth South and a subsequent 3-2 stunner over the 3-seeded Bridgewater Raynham, the Rockets found themselves with 10-seeds Walpole standing between them and the final.
Walpole...
The beautiful game
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By Stephen Press
Hometown Weekly Staff
Lily stands next to three girls in red shirts. She smiles and clutches a trophy as parents and children huddle under the Memorial Park gazebo. For the moment, all eyes are on her and her buddies - that is, the red-shirts flanking her. Lily is a participant in Needham’s...
NBA Street Fair delights residents
