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Walpole Middle School officially opens

By Audrey Anderson

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Walpole Middle School was held on Wednesday, October 30, at the entrance to the new school. An excited crowd watched as the ceremonies were opened by an eighth-grade student who lead the Pledge of Allegiance. The...

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New graduation requirement at Westwood High School

Westwood High School (WHS) educators have come up with an answer to a question students have long asked about math: “When am I ever going to use this?”  The answer is now “every single day” thanks to a new Financial Literacy class which is now a graduation requirement at WHS.

HTW’s October bucketlist 

By Julia Beauregard

Hometown Weekly Editor 

As the days grow shorter and the air turns crisp, the month of October is finally upon us with its enchanting blend of autumnal beauty and Halloween magic. For families, this month offers a unique opportunity to come together, celebrate the...

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HT10: Meet our feature reporter

By Julia Beauregard

Hometown Weekly Editor

Hometown Weekly Editor Julia Beauregard had the pleasure to sit down recently with Riley Fontana, Hometown Weekly Reporter. Fontana started working as a freelance writer at the paper last summer while on summer break before their senior year of college. After...

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The Peacheaters Rock the Woods

By Julia Beauregard

Hometown Weekly Editor

At the end of last month, The Trustees hosted the first ever music festival at Rocky Woods in Medfield. This event, entitled, “Rock the Woods,” was an outdoor festival that was originally scheduled for Sunday, May 19, but due to poor...

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Walpole’s Grinion wins four Junior Olympics medals

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Eleven-year-old Walpole native Aaliyah Grinion recently competed in her first-ever AAU Junior Olympics in Greensboro, North Carolina. Going head-to-head against hundreds of athletes, Grinion brought home four medals and set multiple personal records.

To prepare for these Junior...

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“Who’s Dying to be a Millionaire” comes to SCC

The Dover-Sherborn Summer Drama program, in its 17th year, will present the hilarious, family-friendly interactive dinner theater show, “Who’s Dying to be a Millionaire” from August 13st - 24th at 6:30 pm at the Sherborn Community Center (SCC).  Student actors from grade 6-12 will serve up this engaging whodunit along with a three course...

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Westwood native wins Miss Massachusetts

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter 

The 2024 Miss Massachusetts Scholarship Competition was held at the Hanover Theatre in Worcester on Friday, June 21 with finals on Saturday, June 22. Included within the 25 contestants vying to be the 84th Miss Massachusetts was Kiersten Khoury, a 2019...

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HTW’s guide to summer concerts

By Julia Beauregard

Hometown Weekly Editor

The summer concert series under the Hometown Weekly’s (HTW) umbrella of towns have become a beloved tradition, drawing music lovers of all ages to enjoy evenings filled with live performances under the stars. 

Out of the six towns...

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Hometown teams dominate MIAA

By Jack Stanton

Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter

This year’s MIAA State Championship games were loaded with local talent. Seven teams within the Hometown Weekly six-town reach made their way to the state championship game with three taking home the title. 

Walpole High School had...

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Local chef’s culinary journey

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Nestled within the town of Dover, MA, lies an area with open fields and an array of beautiful farm houses. Powisset Farms, which has been dated back over 300 years, remains to be an invaluable cultural resource for not only its...

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Do-Si-Doers celebrate 68th anniversary

by Audrey Anderson

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Square dancers gathered together at Blackburn Hall in Walpole to dance in honor of the 68th anniversary of the Do-Si-Doers Square Dance Club of Walpole. Coming from near and far, including Cranston (Rhode Island), Mansfield, Norfolk, Walpole, Dover, Westwood, Dedham, Medfield,...

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HTW’s April vacation guide

By Julia Beauregard

Hometown Weekly Editor

Looking for some family-friendly activities to keep the kids entertained during April vacation? Look no further! From Medfield to Westwood, there are plenty of exciting events happening in your area, catering to children of all ages.

In Medfield,...

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Celebrating World Autism Month this April

By Julia Beauregard

Hometown Weekly Editor

World Autism Month is an internationally recognized observance held every April to raise awareness about autism spectrum disorder (ASD). During this month, various events, campaigns, and initiatives are organized by autism advocacy groups, healthcare organizations, and individuals to promote understanding, acceptance,...

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A parent’s guide to February break

By Julia Beauregard

Hometown Weekly Editor

Looking for some family-friendly activities to keep the kids entertained during February vacation? Look no further! From Dover to Walpole, there are plenty of exciting events happening in your area, catering to children of all ages. 

For All...

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Open Fields presents: “Grease”

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Returning for their 25th year, the Open Fields Theatre Group is in rehearsals for their upcoming special performance of “Grease" at Dover-Sherborn High School. There are approximately ninety kids included within this performance all coming from different towns, including but not...

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Severe storm chaos 

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Powerful wind guests brought in by the storm that hit Massachusetts this past Monday, December 18th turned out to be way worse than most of us imagined it would be. According to CBS News Boston, downed trees and power lines lead...

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Hometown Weekly’s holiday bucket list

By Julia Beauregard

Hometown Weekly Editor

As the holiday season unfolds, a palpable sense of magic and joy permeates the air. The conclusion of November heralds a season of merriment, and December glistens with the luminosity of festive lights. Revel in the spirit of the holidays and...

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We Remember Our Veterans open house

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

In honor of Veterans Day, the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds hosted their “We Remember Our Veterans” Open House this past Wednesday, November 9th. All were welcomed to explore the building while enjoying some light refreshments and a musical performance. 

The legend of the Dover Demon

By Riley Fontana

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Dover Demon is a legendary creature that has mystified and intrigued Massachusetts residents since it was initially sighted in 1977. The Dover Demon is one of the most commonly searched cryptids in America and local to the area. It is...

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