By Bill Lombardi
Hometown Weekly Correspondent
Giovanni Martini, born in a little town outside Salerno, Italy, was 20 years old when he immigrated to the United States in 1873 and settled in Brooklyn, New York. Alone and in a strange country, he was unable to find work. One day,...
By Amelia Tarallo
Hometown Weekly Staff
Sometimes it can be hard to imagine our local towns playing a part in major historical events. Sure, Massachusetts is where the Pilgrims landed, where King Philip's War took place, and where the Revolutionary War exploded into existence - but most events seem to happen...
The Friends of St. Patrick recently held their charity presentation and live auction, presenting $20,000 - $10,000 apiece - to the Society of St. Vincent dePaul and Walpole Community Food Pantry, respectively.
Both Bill Ryan, who accepted the generous donation on behalf of the Society of St. Vincent dePaul, and...
On October 31, only weeks after his 13th birthday, Greyson "Grey" Beauregard suffered a traumatic recreational accident. His injuries were severe, leaving him unable to walk.
The Walpole community has responded by lending its steadfast support.
The challenges Grey and his family now face as they adapt...
By Amelia Tarallo
Hometown Weekly Staff
For months, public libraries have wrangled with the consequences of the pandemic. In addition to moving their programming to a virtual format, library staffers have also rethought the physical layout of their spaces to make things safe for the eventual return of patrons.
One of the more interesting things about the debate is that it pits environmentalists against each other, debating whether cutting down forests to put up solar panels is the right thing to do.
By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
On Thursday night, Norfolk County had...
On Thursday, November 19, at 7:00 p.m. there will be a public hearing regarding the future of two Norfolk county-owned pieces of land located in Walpole. These 25 acres of land located at 1377 North Street and 400 Main Street.
According to the public hearing notice, "The County of Norfolk...
Afghanistan veteran and longtime Walpole resident Thomas Stewart discusses the attributes of a Veteran.
By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Some towns have tried to host Veterans Day events virtually, some towns have just hung banners and signs in their squares and commons, and some...
Jeff Thompson gives the crowd a brief timeline of the project during Wednesday’s ceremony.
By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
In the middle of a pandemic, with $8,000, Norfolk County Agricultural High School (Norfolk Aggie) produced $50,000 worth of food for local food pantries and...
Donors were required to have their temperatures taken, although the blood will still be tested for COVID-19 in case anyone slips through.
By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
While workers across the country are adapting to working from home and meeting virtually, the shift from...
By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
To date, Tara O’Brien (Pacella’s) ALS charity, 4youIwillfight, has raised over $100,000 that she has given directly to the Healey Center at Mass General Hospital, ALS One and Compassionate Care ALS. When Tara started this effort on January 6 this past year - the very day...
By Amelia Tarallo
Hometown Weekly Staff
Every so often, I’m sent to Bird Park in Walpole to cover an event or activity. Each time, I’m amazed at the openness of the grounds and relief I feel at seeing the huge wide-open field, paved paths, and wooded trails that make up...
If the project goes through in full, access to the woods behind Norfolk Aggie will be severely restricted.
By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
As it increasingly looks like Norfolk County is planning to go ahead with its proposed solar panels project, various citizens...
By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Looking to the future, there are many unanswered questions about COVID-19 and potential lockdowns. Will there be a second wave in the winter? Will schools return to full-time, in class learning? Will stadiums return to full capacity for marquee events like the Super Bowl? While...
The Epiphany Parish pumpkin patch will run to October 31.
By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
So many annual traditions have gone by the wayside this year due to COVID-19, and we are fast approaching every town and family having to make a decision...
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...
