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...
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.
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...
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...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Recently, it was Movie Matinee Friday at the Walpole Council on Aging (COA). Seniors gathered at the South Street Center (SSC) to view the recent release of “Thelma.”
This specific event was sponsored by Norfolk County DA Morrissey’s...
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Golden Opportunities for Independence (GOFI) recently held its Fall fundraiser and Halloween party. GOFI is an organization based in Walpole that helps provide service dogs to those living with a disability.
The Howl-O-Ween party was hosted at Adams...
by Elizabeth Connolly
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Walpole’s second annual Falloween, an event that combines Halloween on Main with Harvest Fest, took place on Saturday, October 26th. It was a spectacular day with temps in the 60’s and wall-to-wall sunshine: perfect weather for almost any costume - and...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Sir Robert Walpole made a special appearance at the Walpole Public Library (WPL). Portrayed by local historian and historic interpreter Michael Lepage, along with his colleague Matthew Mees, Walpole detailed who exactly he was and why the town of Walpole was...
By Julia Beauregard
Hometown Weekly Editor
The Walpole Public Library’s (WPL) Teen Advisory Board hosted their annual Halloween party for local children of all ages.
The event kicked off with a costume parade in the children’s room as kids dressed up as the likes...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Members of the Walpole Council on Aging (COA) came together at the South Street Center to celebrate Robin Lampert on her 20 years of being their Yoga instructor. The celebration took place right before she gave a presentation on Intro to...
