By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Walpole Public Library hosted the Needle Felted Rainbow Patches crafting event on Friday, June 23rd. In honor of Pride month, attendees were able to pick from an array of fuzzy felted rainbow designs.
These wool felted patches...
By Audrey Anderson
Hometown Weekly Reporter
This spring, the Walpole Cultural Council held their second annual, town-wide writing contest, Walpole Writes. The contest was open to all residents of Walpole, elementary school students through adults, and to nonresident students at Walpole schools.
Entries were...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Walpole was ready to celebrate Juneteenth on Monday, June 19th at the Walpole Commons. The Black woman-led organization, Be Inclusive, held their fourth annual Juneteenth Celebration for everyone to come and enjoy. This family-friendly event included multiple musical performances, a live...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
On and off rain showers did not stop the crowd from funneling into the Bolyston Schul-Verein (BSV) on Saturday, June 10th. The Walpole German American Club hosted their annual Sommerfest on both Saturday and Sunday and it certainly did not disappoint!
By Audrey Anderson
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Neponset River Regional Chamber of Commerce (NRRC), together with the Metro South and the United Regional Chambers held a fun Sumer Kickoff Bash on June 15 at the Norwood Space Center’s Outdoor Courtyard at 83 Morse Street in Norwood.
By Julia Beauregard
Hometown Weekly Editor
Though the weather was less than favorable this past Saturday morning, the Walpole Farmers Market is always held rain or shine. Despite the drizzle, vendors and visitors still came out to brave the weather. KJ’s Con, a dynamic musical duo, brightened...
By Julia Beauregard
Hometown Weekly Editor
Each and every Saturday from mid June to late October, the Walpole Farmers Market appears at Spring Brook Park in downtown Walpole. Local vendors, ranging from local farmers, bakers, and creators of all sorts host booths to display and sell their...
By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
You know the typical sports of soccer, lacrosse, and baseball, but have you ever heard of Ninja? The American Ninja Warrior? What if we told you Walpole has its very own Ninja?
Griffin Mace is only eleven...
by Audrey Anderson
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Judith Kalaora, a professional educator, researcher, writer, and living historian, is the founder and artistic director of History at PlayTM, a company that presents living history programs worldwide. The company’s programs focus on “influential and often forgotten women” in history, such...
By Elizabeth Connolly
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Though the only thing shining were the faces in the crowd, the 149th Walpole High School (WHS) graduation went on as planned last Sunday, June 4th. There had been some debate over where the ceremony would take place due to the...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
On Friday, May 26th, the German/American Club of Walpole kicked off the start of summer with their May Country Biergarten. This event took place in Walpole at Boylston Schul-Verein, also known as the BSV. The venue included beautiful outdoor covered seating...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
In honor of their 125th Anniversary, the Walpole Historical Society hosted a celebratory event on Saturday, May 27th, at their specific location, the Deacon Willard Lewis House. According to their website, the Walpole Historical Society began on May 23rd, 1898, and...
League School of Greater Boston hosted a special celebration this past weekend at its campus in Walpole. On Friday, May 19, students donned their finest dresses and suits for the school’s first ever prom, which featured dancing and much more.
League School students often don’t have the chance to take...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Walpole COA got a vamped up look this past week as the Volunteer Garden Club planted an array of beautiful flowers on the patio. They filled hanging planters and several large containers in order to elevate the summer season patio experience for the seniors...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Amtrak enthusiast Dave Clinton hosted 'The History of Amtrak' event on Tuesday night at the Walpole Public Library. With extensive travel experience on nearly all Amtrak routes, Clinton adeptly discussed the past and future transformations of Amtrak.
Clinton,...
By Elizabeth Connolly
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The 2023 Ag Expo appeared to be a big success last Saturday, May 20, despite a forecast of rain and a certain pop superstar playing just down the road in Foxboro.
The annual event, which is both sponsored...
By Elizabeth Connolly
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Hundreds of people converged on Stone Field last Saturday, May 13th, to celebrate Walpole’s 16th annual Walpole Day. The event has become one of the most beloved traditions in town.
The weather for this year’s event could not...
By Julia Beauregard
Hometown Weekly Editor
Last Friday, the Walpole Council on Aging (COA) hosted an early Mother’s Day celebration: it was their first annual Mother’s Day tea party.
This event was apart of their intergenerational program, as COA members were welcomed to invite...
By Julia Beauregard
Hometown Weekly Editor
On Wednesday, April 26th seniors gathered together for the South Street Center for their third Annual Spring Fling. This was the very first social outdoor event, without spacing requirements at the South Street Center since April of 2021.
COA staff desperately wanted...
by Elizabeth Connolly
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Excitement was in the air on the morning of Thursday, April 27th at Walpole Public Library (WPL), and you could sense it as soon as you arrived. As the parking lot filled, delighted children were escorted by parents, grandparents and caregivers into the building. They...
