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Seniors enjoy a Movie Matinee at the COA

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...

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GOFI dogs celebrate Howl-o-Ween

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...

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A fabulous day for Falloween

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...

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Sir Robert Walpole visits the WPL

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...

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WPL hosts annual Halloween party for families

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...

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Seniors celebrate Robin Lampert

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...

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WPL welcomes back Dan Shaughnessy

By Riley Fontana

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Walpole Public Library (WPL) was excited to welcome back Boston sports writer Dan Shaughnessy for his fifth conversation. Shaughnessy has been reporting on New England sports for over 45 years and still finds enjoyment in sharing stories from the job. 

300th Anniversary Parade delights residents

By Riley Fontana

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Walpole has built a reputation for its iconic parades, and the 300th Anniversary Parade did not disappoint. This two-hour celebration wove through town, delighting all residents fortunate enough to witness it.

The excitement and anticipation for the parade...

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Barbershop entertainment at United Church

By Audrey Anderson

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The United Church presented the perfect entertainment for a Sunday afternoon in the “American A Cappella” concert. It was a delightful combination of popular song, gorgeous close harmony, and humor.

The Narragansett Bay Chorus, directed by Bob O’Connell,...

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Apple Harvest Fair unites Walpole community

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Walpole residents and visitors gathered at the Union Congregational Church in East Walpole for the annual Apple Harvest Fair, a day filled with fun activities for all ages. The event featured a small petting zoo with goats, chickens, ducks, and bunnies....

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“BeeKeeping it real” at WPL

by Audrey Anderson

Hometown Weekly Reporter

At the Walpole Public Library (WPL), wearing white bee suits with hoods and surrounded by sample bees, a wooden hive box, and other beekeeping paraphernalia, beekeeper Janice Barczys and her children talked about their experiences with bees. They also happily answered...

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EAW celebrates Ganesha Chaturthi

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Estates at Walpole (EAW) community came together to celebrate Ganesha Chaturthi, a Hindu festival honoring Lord Ganesha, who is depicted with the head of an elephant and symbolizes intellect and auspiciousness. Each night, the community gathered for prayer, dance, storytelling,...

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Autumn begins at Oktoberfest

by Elizabeth Connolly

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Thousands of exuberant guests flocked to Boylston Schul-Verein (BSV), the German-American Club located on Route 109 in Walpole. They were there to celebrate the club’s annual Oktoberfest, an event that featured traditional German fare, music, and drink. Ravenous guests enjoyed beloved...

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51st Annual Walpole Labor Day Road Race

By Joe Curran

Community Contributor 

Last Monday, September 2, marked the 51st Annual Walpole Labor Day Road Race. The event, which consists of a 10k, a 5k and a youth mile, serves as the main fundraiser for Walpole High School’s Cross Country and Track & Field Program....

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Art Matters at the WPL

By Riley Fontana 

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Art Matters is an organization that strives to bring art history education to adults. Jane Blair recently shared her program on how art is human at the Walpole Public Library (WPL). These programs aim to engage and educate adults in a...

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Walking through history at Maple Grove Cemetery 

By Riley Fontana

Hometown Weekly Reporter

To celebrate Walpole's 300th anniversary, many people are looking back at the rich history of the town. History is packed into the town's cemeteries, which is why the Walpole Historical Society is hosting cemetery tours for residents. 

The...

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Retro Rockets touch down on Walpole Common

By Audrey Anderson

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The energetic Retro Rockets arrived ready to entertain the crowd on Tuesday, August 20 at the bandstand on the Walpole Common. Together since the winter of 2006-2007, the group has been performing in lounges and town concerts for almost 20 years,...

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Local family runs for autism awareness

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

On Sunday, August 18th thousands of runners gathered together down in Falmouth, MA to partake in the 52nd Annual Falmouth Road Race (FRR). Among these runners was a local Walpole family, consisting of parents Andy and Kate Butler, along with two...

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“Games in the Garden” at WPL

By Audrey Anderson

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Periodically, Children’s Programming Coordinator Nikki Cataloni takes the Walpole Public Library’s stash of varied board and yard games to the library’s garden, where children and families gather for “Games in the Garden,” an early evening party of games and fun! 

Walpole celebrates National Night Out

by Elizabeth Connolly

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The skies may have been gray for Walpole’s annual National Night Out (NNO), but the mood at the event was anything but dreary. Locals converged on Stone Field to celebrate the popular event, many happy to get out after a week...

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