Senior Moments chorus carols in Walpole
‘A good life’ for Walpole’s Harland Cook
By Linda Thomas
Hometown Weekly Correspondent
Following each of the two world wars in which the United States helped save parts of humanity from the aggression of others, Americans felt a strong desire to make the world a better place, to create a brighter future.
A generation of Americans who helped save the world now raised children whose...
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Bird Park lights holiday tree
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By Amelia Tarallo
Hometown Weekly Staff
Each December, traditional holiday carols can be heard everywhere, from school concerts to the radio to local celebrations. On Friday, December 6, the hum of carols could be heard in the middle of Walpole’s Bird Park.
Despite the frigid weather and the snow-covered ground, visitors were bundled up...
The Empire State disaster: a recollection
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By Bill Lombardi
Hometown Weekly Correspondent
July 28, 1945 is one birthday that I will never forget. I was spending my summer vacation with my aunt and uncle in the Bronx, New York. That morning, we got up early and went downtown. When we arrived, we heard the loud screeching of fire engines and...
Santa signals start of holiday season
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By Amelia Tarallo
Hometown Weekly Staff
The first day of December is typically considered the first day of the Christmas season. Parents hand their kids Advent calendars. People rush to farms to get their Christmas trees and decorate them with lights and ornaments. Children begin to write their letters to Santa Claus.
On the last...
Aishwarya Velu takes Global Innovator Award
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Walpole High School senior Aishwarya Velu was awarded the prestigious Global Innovator Award for her activities in promoting STEM awareness and inspiration among elementary school kids in Walpole. Velu was one of the five high school seniors selected in US for the Global Innovator award. This award was presented at Society of Women...
Walpole learns about pilgrims’ first year
By Amelia Tarallo
Hometown Weekly Staff
Each year, families gather around the table to share a Thanksgiving feast. Sometimes, the meal is filled with the warm feelings of being reunited with loved ones. Other times, it’s tense, and one phrase from exploding.
Whatever your Thanksgiving experience is, there’s a good chance that it’s going better than what...
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‘1620 – The First Year’ presentation
The real story of the early Pilgrim settlers will be told by historian Christopher Daley in his talk, "1620 – The First Year," when he returns to the Community Room of the Walpole Public Library, located on 143 School Street. The presentation begins at 7:00 on Thursday evening, November 21. Sponsored by the Friends of...
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Walpole remembers its veterans
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By Amelia Tarallo
Hometown Weekly Staff
Every town tries its best to put on the best Veterans Day it can to pay homage to those who sacrificed their time - and lives - to keep their country safe. Walpole is no different; its common was a bustling hub on November 11.
Refurbished military vehicles,...
Robotics and fun at the Maker Space’s CoderDojo
The Maker Space at the Johnson Middle School in Walpole was busy hosting one of its CoderDojo events on Saturday, November 2. CoderDojo Walpole is a volunteer organization focused on teaching kids how to code in a fun, free, informal environment.
The theme of the event was “Fun with Spheros.” Dojo attendees, who are 4th-6th graders,...
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Camy/David 5K runs through winter weather
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By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
With so many 5Ks, 10Ks and fun runs happening around Massachusetts, many have tried to stand out in unique and quirky ways. Whether it’s by making runners traverse obstacles courses, encouraging runners to wear zany clothes, having people pretend to be zombies, or throwing powdered balls of color...
Post 104 remembers namesake Pvt. Crowley
In American Legions circles, Walpole Legion Post 104 is widely known as the Thomas H. Crowley Post 104.
When the American Legion was organized following World War I, each local post, when chartered, was assigned a number - in Walpole, Post 104.
In addition, most posts adopted a name - usually someone in the community who...
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Clerici Quartet waltzes into Walpole Library
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By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
On Saturday, the Carol Hunt-Clerici Chamber Music Series presented the Clerici Quartet, which performed “Musical Dances From the Minuet to Tango” in the community room of the Walpole Library. Composed of four musicians, Emilian Badea, Betsy Hinkle, Rebecca Thronblade and Guiomar Turgeon, the group played music from countries...
Kindness Ambassadors earn Bronze Awards
The bronze award is the highest award that a Junior Girl Scout can earn between grades 4 – 5. The bronze award requires girls to put a minimum of 20 hours towards a “take action project” that addresses an issue in their local community. For their project, Girl Scout Troop 69046 decided to focus on...
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Camy/David 5K coming November 9
For the 19th consecutive year, the USATF-certified Camy 5K Run & David 5K Walk will once again provide a competitive road race, a fun walk, family atmosphere, and terrific raffles. The run/walk will be held on Saturday, November 9, at the Walpole Italian-American Club, located on 109 Stone St. in Walpole.
Race director Paul Clerici...
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Halloween happens on Main Street
By Amelia Tarallo
Hometown Weekly Staff
Each year, 41 million kids from all around the U.S. go trick-or-treating on Halloween night. Many places tack on additional celebrations as a way to ensure that everyone gets the perfect amount of candy, costume, and fun for the holiday. On Saturday, October 26, the children of Walpole gathered to trick...
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Walpole kids read to Cody
By Amelia Tarallo
Hometown Weekly Staff
New readers can be a bit reluctant when it comes to stretching their reading skills. But sometimes, it can be helpful to read with a friend.
It can be even more helpful when that friend’s only goal is to receive cuddles and attention.
On Wednesday, October 16, kids and their parents...
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Tougias tells of Bounty’s rescue
By Amelia Tarallo
Hometown Weekly Staff
People are often drawn to stories of heroic rescues and beating impossible odds. It’s obvious that this is true, given the number of people who came to the Walpole Library on Wednesday, October 16, to hear the story of the Bounty. Michael J. Tougias, an author of numerous genres, told the...
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Walpole kids punish police in gatorball
