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...
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.
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...
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,...
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....
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...
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,...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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!
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...
by Elizabeth Connolly
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Visitors of Walpole Public Library (WPL) were recently regaled by Rob Thomas of the educational entertainment group “Didgeridoo Down Under,” an Australian-themed show. Blokes and sheilas (that’s boys and girls to us) were in for a real treat as Thomas led...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
In honor of Walpole’s 300th Anniversary, the Walpole Council on Aging (COA) hosted a Taste of Walpole night. Fifteen Walpole businesses and restaurants showcased a taste of their offerings in which COA members would vote for their favorites.
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Walpole Public Library (WPL) welcomed GOFI Dogs to the children's community room for an afternoon of snuggles, treats and dogs. Members of the GOFI community brought five puppies for patrons to pet and hang out with.
GOFI...
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Beach Boys remain one of the most influential forces in music, particularly during their peak in the 1960s. Their immense popularity made their shows highly sought after, and their legacy continues to resonate within the music industry.
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Walpole Swim Coach Cheryl Cavanaugh celebrated her 50th anniversary of coaching on August 6, 2024, surrounded by friends and family at the Barracudas swim meet. The surprise celebration, planned in secret by her swimmers and their families, was a tribute to...
