A coach explains the rules of his unique, pirate themed training games.
By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
On Saturday morning, the fields around Walpole Library were full of tiny children playing soccer, courtesy of the Walpole Recreation Department. But while they may grow up...
From now on, walking this path should be called 'hiking the Harold.'
By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Harold LeBlanc Trail at the Fisher School was cleared by Paul Bolton and a crew of Boy Scouts this March. On the Walpole Trails Facebook page,...
The planned solar panels on Fisher Road.
By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Residents have called it “basically extortion by the county,” warned “we will regret this,” and threatened lawsuits to both the town and Norfolk County for damages if it goes through. Board of...
By Amelia Tarallo
Hometown Weekly Staff
For months, the Walpole Co-Operative Bank South Street Center has been closed to visitors. Programs have run strictly through Zoom. Ride services have shut down. But during these last few months, staff at the South Street Center has found new ways of communicating with...
The Endean Trail begins just to the right of Dog Rock, which makes parking a bit tricky.
By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
At the Tweeter Center, I once watched Jerry Lee Lewis sing “Great Balls of Fire” to about a hundred people who mostly...
By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
On August 6, the Walpole School Committee unanimously voted to attempt the hybrid model of school reopening in the fall. While the committee emphasized fluidity and adaptability, they thoroughly outlined the model and tried to respond to possible issues that could arise.
On Satday, September 12, residents of Walpole and other nearby communities can drop off their unwanted electronics at the Blessed Sacrament School to be recycled for a small price. The event is being hosted by Green Day Recycling.
There will be no charge for cell phones, bikes, and car...
By Amelia Tarallo
Hometown Weekly Staff
Bird Park has always been a popular spot during the summer. With wide-open fields, playgrounds, and a number of trails, the park has something for everyone to enjoy. On Saturday, August 9, I visited to try the self-guided Women’s Suffrage and the Bird Family...
New Life Furniture Bank of Massachusetts has officially reopened following its months-long closure due to the pandemic.
New Life is currently accepting donations, though only through appointment. Those interested in dropping off items, including furniture and household items, can schedule an appointment here. Drop-off appointments are available on Saturdays between...
The weeping willow casts a backdrop against the setting sun.
By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Many Walpole residents have walked through Bird Park hundreds of times, likely stopping to look at the various wildlife in the ponds or the flowers on the banks of...
Everyone was happy to see actual, live music for the first time in months.
By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
There are pages upon pages of quotes about the healing power of music. From “music can heal the wounds medicine cannot touch” to “time...
By Amelia Tarallo
Hometown Weekly Staff
Patrons had no idea that the Walpole Public Library’s sudden closure in March would last months. Since closing the doors months ago, staff and patrons alike have been eager to get back to some normalcy - and back into the library. They’ve been able to...
The closeness of the story pages meant the StoryWalk wasn’t very long.
By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Indoor venues are likely going to have to have some interesting deals and zany promotions to get people through their doors. Because of the coronavirus, people just...
New Life Furniture Bank of Massachusetts is seeking volunteers, particularly on Fridays, from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. New Life Furniture Banks collects furniture and household goods that can be given to people in need.
Weekday volunteers can help process and repair donations, help clients select furniture, aid in...
The Walpole Board of Health has announced a new date and time for its annual household hazardous waste collection. On Saturday, July 25, from 8:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m., residents can bring hazardous materials to the Fisher School for disposal. Those dropping items off must stay in their car and wear a mask.
How was I supposed to not go on the railroad tracks, at the end of this trail?
By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Just this year, we lost two of the few remaining mysteries in America. Fenn’s Treasure, a chest of gold and jewels worth...
Patrons still cannot go inside the Walpole Public Library, but that shouldn't stop anyone from visiting. During July, the Walpole Public Library is hosting a StoryWalk around the library that brings some of the best of children's literature outside. This month, families are invited to read "Who Took the Farmer's Hat," by Joan...
By Linda Thomas
Hometown Weekly Correspondent
Ernest Hemingway once offered some simple advice for trusting people: “The best way to find out if you can trust somebody is to trust them,” he wrote.
This likely would have been a difficult concept to embrace, though, for a young girl...
Just because the library is closed doesn't mean that the fun has stopped. On Tuesday, July 14, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m, the Walpole Public Library will be hosting Ed the Wizard in what is sure to be an exciting Zoom program. During the event, Ed the Wizard will teach kids some...
New Life Furniture Bank of Massachusetts is hosting Stuff-A-Truck. On Wednesday, July 8, from 9 to 11 a.m. and Thursday, July 9, from 5 to 7 p.m., people can bring household goods to donate.
New Life will accept drinking glasses, dishes, pots, pans, kitchen utensils, coffee pots, bakeware, sheets,...
