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...
Read more
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...
Read more
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...
Read more
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...
Read more
Walpole kids punish police in gatorball
[ccfic caption-text format="plaintext"]
By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
One of the most pivotal roles the press has in American democracy is to expose government corruption wherever it arises. To this end, it needs to be pointed out that on Wednesday afternoon, October 2, inside the Old Post Road Elementary School gym, during a game of gatorball against...
Walpole celebrates Jarvis Harvest
By Amelia Tarallo Hometown Weekly Staff
On Saturday, October 4, visitors flocked to Jarvis Farm to celebrate the 5th annual Jarvis Harvest. No one could be blamed for staying at home with the constant drizzle of rain and cooler temperatures, but people couldn’t seem to stay away from the allure of the farm in the...
Owls fly into Bird Park
[ccfic caption-text format="plaintext"]
By Amelia Tarallo
Hometown Weekly Reporter
On Sunday, September 22, visitors trekked through Walpole’s Bird Park to see a unique bird show. Husband and wife team Mark and Marcia Wilson, accompanied by a few of their feathered friends, taught their audience all about owls.
Marcia began by performing a perfect imitation of an owl...
Walpole resident Chiodo an Eagle Scout
[ccfic caption-text format="plaintext"]
On September 22, Walpole resident John Chiodo was awarded the rank of Eagle Scout by the Boy Scouts of America at an Eagle Scout Court of Honor ceremony. Eagle Scout is the highest Boy Scout rank. Nationally, only 4 percent of Boy Scouts attain this esteemed recognition. The path to Eagle Scout requires...
Children’s author Bowling visits BSS
Children’s author Dusti Bowling visited Blessed Sacrament School (BSS) on September 24 to speak to students about her books, the importance of not giving up on your dreams, and finding what inspires you. Bowling—who has visited over 100 schools—has written three novels for children, each of which received starred reviews. Her first book, “Insignificant Events...
Read more
Dorion talks process, Walpole Library exhibit
[ccfic caption-text format="plaintext"]
By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
If you were to ask Phil Dorion for help with your photography, you would probably start by asking him about lenses, camera brands and photo manipulating software. This would be a terrible decision, as you would be committing one of the mistakes Dorion sees as being so prevalent...
Walpole learns about dog safety
[ccfic caption-text format="plaintext"]
By Amelia Tarallo
Hometown Weekly Staff
“Wanna see my dog?” Cathy Acampora asked the eager audience. Audience members, made up of both people and canines, were excited to see this demonstration.
On Wednesday, September 18, excited library patrons came to the Walpole Library Community Room for a dog safety demonstration designed to teach them about...
Ora McGuire memorialized on website
Cathleen and Colleen McGuire, the daughters of Walpole's "Peace Crane Lady," Ora McGuire, have announced the launch of "Remembering Ora," a website dedicated to the memory of their mother.
Containing photos, videos, and articles revolving around Ora - among other content - the website is a wonderfully fitting tribute to one of Walpole's most memorable and...
Read more
Main Street Live a hit
[ccfic caption-text format="plaintext"]
By Amelia Tarallo
Hometown Weekly Staff
There were nothing but good vibes on Friday, September 13, during Walpole’s Main Street Live event. With the first chilly evening of fall, everyone was ready to celebrate their town with some awesome music and festivities.
Food trucks were already lined up outside the festival as it began. With diverse...
Shaughnessy answers Walpole’s sports questions
[ccfic caption-text format="plaintext"]
By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
When a well-known writer visits a library, it’s almost always to try and sell a book they’ve recently written. Because of this, the visit usually consists of a lengthy presentation about the book, followed by a brief question-and-answer period. These questions will inevitably be about the presentation, as...
Walpole runs 46th annual road race
By Amelia Tarallo
Hometown Weekly Staff
Most people like to spend Labor Day getting some much-needed TLC. Some spend the day having a final summer barbecue. Others flood the beaches to get that last beach day in before they’re closed for the season.
In Walpole, however, hundreds of people were out early, some bedecked in running gear...
Read more
Walpole Council on Aging plays bocce
[ccfic caption-text format="plaintext"]
By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Even though they’re meant to be fun, games can be intimidating. Anybody who's tried to play pool with somebody who clearly grew up with a table in their basement, or felt like they’re annoying a veteran card-shark when they need to have the rules explained to them, knows...
Senior center celebrates August birthdays
[ccfic caption-text format="plaintext"]
By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
On Wednesday afternoon, a group of seniors - summer babies, Leos and Virgos - got together at the Walpole Co-operative Bank South Street Center to celebrate their August birthdays.
But this party would be a little different than the others, as instead of a regular cake, the seniors...
Biergarten brings in beer and bliss
[ccfic caption-text format="plaintext"]
By Amelia Tarallo
Hometown Staff
With the sound of summer cicadas in the air and the warm evening weather setting in, last Friday night was perfect for hanging out with friends and family, and taking in the last few days of summer. On Friday, August 23, the Boylston Schul-Verein, the German-American Club, hosted its final...
Walpole jugglers perfect their techniques
