Category Archive for "Walpole"

A day at Turner Pond

By Ken Chaisson Hometown Weekly Reporter In days of yore, skating outdoors on ponds, lakes and other bodies of water was the norm in New England winters. Fun and magical, it brought entire families together to re-connect with nature. Walpole students used to skate at recess. However, Mother Nature has shifted over the past few years and the...

by Elizabeth Connolly Hometown Weekly Reporter Visitors of the Walpole Public Library (WPL) were in for quite a treat recently when local singer Mary McAvoy dropped by to perform. This was her first time back at WPL since 2016, and many exciting things, including a stint on the popular television show The Voice, have occurred for her...

By Paul Vozzella Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter In another installment of the Walpole-Natick rivalry on Saturday night, the Timberwolves battled to a 1-1 tie to move their record to 6-7-3. “We knew [this] was a big game,” said senior Joe Finkelstein. “We just had a tough loss last game versus Milton. Natick’s a good team this year, so...

By Audrey Anderson Hometown Weekly Reporter “Walpole-Then and Now” is a handsome and thought-provoking exhibit of 25 historical photographs paired with current photographs of the same locations. The exhibit will be in the Community Room and hallways of Walpole Public Library until January 31 and open during library hours. At the opening reception excited townspeople came to...

by Elizabeth Connolly Hometown Weekly Reporter The community room at the Walpole Public Library (WPL) was packed for a presentation by local author and historian Jeffrey A. Denman. Denman was there to discuss the “Great Escape” of 1944, the event in which 76 Allied airmen escaped from prisoner-of-war (POW) camp Stalag Luft III. The event began at 7:00...

By Julia Beauregard Hometown Weekly Editor The Walpole Public Library (WPL) recently welcomed back Ted Reinstein, a renowed journalist, reporter, speaker, and author. Reinstein is most famous for his work as a reporter on “Chronicle,” featured on WCVB-TV/Boston’s which is America’s longest-running locally produced nightly news magazine. According to the WPL website, “five times over the past...

by Audrey Anderson Hometown Weekly Reporter The talented Senior Moments Chorus presented a warm and wonderful Holiday Concert at the Walpole Public Library (WPL). The audience enjoyed listening to the group’s performance and singing along to some of the selections. The group brought joy and memories to the audience with traditional pieces, such as “We Need a Little...

by Audrey Anderson Hometown Weekly Reporter On December 10, a lively ceremony was held at the new Walpole Middle School for the filling of Walpole’s 300th anniversary time capsule. This was the final event of Walpole’s yearlong 300th Anniversary Celebration. Before the program began, attendees looked over a table full of materials removed from 1974’s 250th anniversary time...

by Elizabeth Connolly Hometown Weekly Reporter The Junior Women’s Club of Walpole (JWCW) held their fourth annual Festival of Trees at the Walpole Senior Center on South Street. This year’s event consisted of 46 creatively decorated trees that came in all sizes, shapes, and colors, as well as four raffle baskets. Attendees of the event could purchase...

By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter

In honor of the beginning of the holiday season, as well as the end of Walpole’s 300th Anniversary, the town of Walpole hosted a Tree Lighting & Caroling on the Common event. This was sponsored by the Walpole Chamber of Commerce.

The...

by Audrey Anderson
Hometown Weekly Reporter

On Thursday, December 5, the Friends of the Walpole Public Library held a busy opening reception for an Art Retrospective featuring the paintings of Francis “Frank” X. Quinn (1944-2024). The Community Room was packed with visitors who enjoyed viewing Quinn’s paintings and catching up with...

By Riley Fontana

Hometown Weekly Reporter

One of Walpole’s most beloved traditions is its annual Santa Parade, held the Saturday after Thanksgiving. Residents line the streets to watch cars, floats and local organizations walk the streets and perform followed by Santa who closes the parade. This event...

by Audrey Anderson

Hometown Weekly Reporter

On 11/18, as part of the Friends of the Walpole Public Library’s (WPL) Speaker Series, photojournalist Barry Pell shared his experiences and photographs from his travels in the barrier islands of the American southeast. The program, entitled “Gullah Geeche: African Communities...

Walpole resident competes on “The Voice”

By Riley Fontana

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Mary McAvoy is a Walpole resident, currently competing on “The Voice”. She has been a musician her whole life, inspired by her family. She is training and competing on Team Snoop, getting to work with famous rapper Snoop Dogg.

24th Annual Camy 5K takes place

By Ken Chaisson

Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter

The 24th annual Camy 5K Run and David 5K Walk took place on a cloudless, crisp, breezy Saturday in November. The 5K run, created in 2001 by Paul Clerici in honor of Walpole Italian-American Society members Camilio “Camy” Clerici and...

by Elizabeth Connolly

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Just before the 11th hour of the 11th day of November 2024, a large crowd congregated by the gazebo on the town common. Some played with their children or dogs, some enjoyed the hot coffee and treats that were available, courtesy...

By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Walpole Council on Aging (COA) hosted a special Veterans’ Breakfast to honor those who served, and their respected families, in reverence for Veterans’ Day happening on Monday, November 11th.

The room was overflowing with honored veterans and those who are extremely...

Be Inclusive hosts fourth annual Diwali Festival

by Elizabeth Connolly
Hometown Weekly Reporter

Be Inclusive, a local nonprofit organization that celebrates diversity and inclusivity, held its fourth annual Grand Diwali event on Saturday, November 3rd. The sold out festival was held at the United Church on Common Street, and took place from 5:00-8:30 p.m.

Led...

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Walpole Fire Department (WFD) opened their doors for an open house where locals welcomed to explore the facility.

Walpole Firefighters stood by the entrance to welcome people into what can only be described as a very successful...

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...

Category Archives: Walpole

A day at Turner Pond

Mary McAvoy performs at home

Timberwolves tie it up

“Walpole-Then and Now” reception at WPL

“The Great Escape” draws a crowd

Ted Reinstein returns to WPL

Senior Moments’ Holiday Concert at WPL

Walpole’s 2024 Time Capsule

Fourth annual Festival of Trees

Walpole lights up the Common

Frank Quinn Art Retrospective at WPL

Santa parades through Walpole

WPL’s Gullah Geechee culture lesson

Walpole resident competes on “The Voice”

24th Annual Camy 5K takes place

Walpole remembers its veterans

COA hosts breakfast to honor Veterans

Be Inclusive hosts fourth annual Diwali Festival

Fun for all at the WFD open house

Walpole Middle School officially opens

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