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ArtMatters at Walpole Public Library

By Isabell Macrina Hometown Weekly Reporter

Art has been at the center of communities since the dawn of civilization. Imagine a water ripple, where the first ring influences everything around it, that is what the Impressionist movement did to the art scene in Paris and beyond. Jane Blair from ArtMatters came to Walpole Public Library...

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Santa Parade brings holiday cheer to Walpole

by Elizabeth Connolly Hometown Weekly Reporter

One of Walpole’s most beloved seasonal traditions — the Santa Parade — made its cheerful return the Saturday after Thanksgiving, bringing festive energy and a wave of holiday spirit to town. Hundreds of locals bundled up against the cold and lined the streets to welcome the big guy in...

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Gravestone Girls visit Walpole Public Library

Photo by Isabell Macrina Going all the way back to the Egyptians with why we bury our dead. We leave them with what they will need in the next world     By Isabell Macrina Hometown Weekly Reporter   Walpole Public Library started the fall season off with a spooky presentation, Welcome to The Graveyard featuring the Gravestone Girls. Brenda Sullivan of...
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Playoff march to a repeat begins

By Ken Chaisson Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter

The two-time defending Division 1 state champion Walpole Porkers’ field hockey team turned Halloween into a ‘trick and treat’ against Central Catholic (CC) beating the Raiders, 7-0, in the round of 32 of the state tournament.

The senior-laden, experienced Porkers...

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WFD hosts Open House

By Isabell Macrina Hometown Weekly Reporter

It is that time of year again where the Walpole Fire Department (WFD) hosts their annual Open House. The doors open, trucks are brought out, and everyone is invited to see just what makes the Walpole FD who they are and what they can do.

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Housing growth makes Downtown a Destination 

This is part 1 of a 2-part story about how downtown Walpole is seeing steady investment as it continues to attract developers, homebuyers and renters alike. This  story explores what’s driving this development and the influx of new residents. Next week part 2 will provide an update on the latest development projects in downtown...

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Walpole cross country runs down Weymouth

By Ken Chaisson Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter

On Wednesday October 15, 2025 the boys’ and girls’ cross country teams from Walpole faced their Weymouth equivalents at Walpole High School.   

It was also Senior Day marking the last meet for the seniors at Walpole High School’s...

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Halloween comes early in Downtown Walpole

by Elizabeth Connolly Hometown Weekly Reporter

It really felt like October on a recent chilly Saturday morning, which was perfect for Walpole’s annual Halloween on Main, a trick-or-treating event that was followed by Falloween, the town’s fall party. Though chilly, it was also beautiful: wall-to-wall sunshine really made the foliage pop - a lovely backdrop...

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Crafting for fall at WPL

By Isabell Macrina Hometown Weekly Reporter

The fall season is in full swing and for most people that means one thing, decorations are coming down from the attic and covering the house to invite people in. Walpole Public Library (WPL) invited adults to enjoy a night of crafting and leave with a fall wreath to...

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Schlittler pitches record breaking postseason

t was a record breaking night at Yankee Stadium when Walpole native Cam Schlittler, made his play-off debut in the American League wildcard game against the Boston RedSox on October 2nd. The 6’ 6” Yankees right-hander starter of the decisive Game 3 pulled no punches as he took the mound against the team he once...
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Timberwolves spike Mustangs and cancer

By Ken Chaisson Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter Every serve, spike, and cheer carried extra weight Wednesday October 1, 2025, as the Walpole girls’ volleyball team turned the Elm Street School court into a battleground not only for victory against the Norwood Mustangs, but for the fight against breast cancer. It was Volley for a Cure day where pink...
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Sunshine returns to the Apple Harvest Fair

by Elizabeth Connolly Hometown Weekly Reporter Beautiful weather finally returned to this year’s Apple Harvest Fair, the Union Congregational Church’s (UCC) biggest annual fundraising event. This beloved rain-or-shine celebration was subject to the former the previous two years, so everyone involved was delighted by the arrival of blue skies, sunshine, and warmth for this year’s festivities. “This is...
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Porkers begin season with dominance

Photo by Ken Chaisson  Caroline Handwerk passes it in     By Ken Chaisson Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter  On a picture perfect New England fall day with temperatures in the mid-70s and glorious sunshine, the two-time defending Division 1 state champion Walpole Porkers field hockey team defeated the Wellesley Raiders in their season opener on Tuesday September 2, 205...
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52nd Walpole Labor Day Road Race

Photo by Ken Chaisson One Mile Fun Run is on your marks   By Ken Chaisson  Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter   Labor Day is the unofficial beginning of autumn for New Englanders. It is the time to put the sandals and beach chairs away and break out the cleats and sneakers. For the past 52 years the Labor Day Road Race has fired the starting...
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Bare Bones Big Band comes to Walpole

Photos by Isabell Macrina Entire band supporting each other and bringing the 30s to today     By Isabell Macrina Hometown Weekly Reporter A summer evening is the perfect time to enjoy music out in the open, and the Walpole Commons is one of the best places to enjoy it. Recently, the Bare Bones Big Band took to the bandstand with...
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The Walpole Hotel

  A talk about the Walpole Hotel will be presented by Betsey Dexter Dyer on (today) Thursday, September 4, 2025 at 7pm, in the community room of the Walpole Public Library The Walpole Hotel was in existence for only 19 years (1873-1892) but what an impression it made. Nearly every week the Walpole Star printed the latest goings on: loud music,...
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The Wiley Brothers rock Walpole common

Photos by Isabell Macrina The Wiley Brothers warm up, even in 80-degree weather     By Isabell Macrina Hometown Weekly Reporter Nestled between bustling restaurants and businesses covering anything you could need, the Walpole Town Common is a true center of the community. It is a place to gather, pay respects at the memorials, or in this case, to dance.  The...
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An Ennobling Richard III

Photos by Audrey Anderson  The cast of Richard III makes a curtain call     By Audrey Anderson Hometown Weekly Reporter The accomplished Gazebo Players of Medfield, directed by Benjamin Medeiros, presented a stellar “Richard III” by William Shakespeare on the evening of Sunday, August 3, in Bird Park in Walpole. With powerful performances across the board, the production wowed...
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Walpole celebrates National Night Out

Photos by Elizabeth Connolly   by Elizabeth Connolly Hometown Weekly Reporter It was a picture-perfect summer evening for Walpole’s annual National Night Out (NNO), which was held on Tuesday, August 5th this year. Hundreds of locals converged on Stone Field to celebrate the popular event, which started at 5:00 p.m. and ended after the 8:00 p.m. glow foam party. There...
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Sydney Scales: Winning on and of the field

Photos courtesy of Sydney Scales   By Lenny Strauss Hometown Weekly Reporter Hometown Weekly Reporter Lenny Strauss had the opportunity to interview Walpole’s own Sydney Scales. Scales has an impressive resume, as she is a former standout lacrosse defender at Boston College, current assistant coach at Harvard, and rising professional player, whose recent athletic achievement helped lead Team USA...
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