5K raises autism funds, awareness
Robotics Revolution qualifies for districts
No fingers crossed, no holding of breath - the Walpole Robotics Revolution qualified early for the New England District Championships, which are to be held at Worcester Polytechnic University from April 11-13.
After two outstanding outings at Bridgewater/Raynham Regional High School and Bryant University, the FRC team scored enough qualification points to to earn a...
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Walpole celebrates its RSVP volunteers
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By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Tuesday, April 4, was National Service Recognition Day, so the newly built Walpole Senior Center looked to honor the over 60 RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program) volunteers in the town of Walpole that help with projects ranging from Meals on Wheels to Rides for Veterans.
While there were only...
Walpole seed bank opens for spring
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By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Last Tuesday night, the Walpole Library held its sixth annual seed swap, an event where community members are invited take whatever non-GMO seeds they want for free, with the only catch being that they’re supposed to donate seeds at the end of the season to restock the library....
Walpole Library hosts desert STEAM event
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By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
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Molly from Walpole looks on as Kara Dean helps her make a rice cactus.[/caption]
After having made recyclable towers last week, and with their...
Union Congregational Church plans Rummage Sale
Union Congregational Church’s Annual Rummage Sale on April 6 is expanding its list of beneficiaries. This year, a portion of all clothing donations and sales will go to support Rosie’s Place, a non-profit located in Boston that offers shelter, sanctuary and support to over 12,000 poor and homeless women.
Donations of clothing, shoes, bedding & accessories...
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Walpole Library welcomes women’s posters
By Amelia Tarallo
Hometown Weekly Staff
Anyone who has visited the Walpole Library in the last few weeks will have noticed that books are no longer the only thing lining the walls.
New to the library are numerous posters that have taken up residence in its halls. These colorful posters are all designed by different artists,...
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Friends of St. Patrick celebrate
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By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Walpole Co-operative Bank did so much for Walpole that for the first time ever, the Friends of St. Patrick named a business as their “Person of the Year.”
Giving the award to a business rather than an individual may have been unprecedented, but as Friends of St....
GOFI celebrates its golden graduates
By Amelia Tarallo
Hometown Weekly Staff
On Sunday, March 10, Walpole High School hosted a graduation. There were no graduation robes, no caps, and no band playing. Instead of human students, there were 15 fluffy golden retrievers celebrating the completion of their training to become fully-fledged service dogs. For those paired with the dogs, it was...
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Library Friends receive generous gift
Friends of the Walpole Public Library have announced they received a $15,000 gift from Middlesex Savings Bank. The gift will allow the Friends to sponsor additional programs or make a special purchase for the library.
“The Walpole Library has been a center of community activity for Walpole ever since the new library building opened. The...
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Norman Rockwell program coming to library
Norman Rockwell program coming to library. The art of Norman Rockwell will be featured by Beth Knaus of ArtMatters on Tuesday evening, March 12, at 7:00 p.m. in the Community Room of the Walpole Public Library, located on 143 School Street. Part of the Art Series sponsored by the Friends of the Walpole Public...
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A man named Walpole, Sir Robert Walpole
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By Amelia Tarallo
Hometown Weekly Staff
Like a great many countries, the United States named many of its towns after its political heroes. Our country's capital is named after our first president. Adams, Massachusetts is named after our second president. Revere is named after patriot Paul Revere.
But it seems almost strange to name a town...
WSF supports Walpole students
By Caitlin Kahaly
WHS Student
For the past 35 years, The Walpole Scholarship Foundation (WSF) has supported Walpole High School seniors and alumni by granting over $3 million in financial aid based off merit and needs for students pursuing post-secondary education.
“We as a foundation see how great and hardworking these students are. We see the great challenges...
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Raptors swoop into Walpole Library
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By Amelia Tarallo
Hometown Weekly Staff
On Friday, February 22, Walpole Library's Community Room had some special visitors. In the room, there were three wooden crates, and one that resembled a cat carrier. But these were not felines.
As children and their parents entered, they could hear the sounds of the birds ruffling their feathers. “What’s...
Walpole Library commemorates Black History Month
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By Alex Oliveira
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Throughout the month of February, the Walpole Public Library has reserved a corner of the children’s section to for an educational display about Black History Month. Featuring a board of notable African Americans from throughout history and a section of accompanying books, the display intends to educate kids about...
Walpole observes MLK Day
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Over 30 people attended the Martin Luther King Day Observance held on Sunday, February 10. The observance started with a candlelight vigil on the Walpole Common for 30 minutes. It then moved into United Church in Walpole for readings, reflections, and light refreshments. Participants read excerpts of Martin Luther King’s speeches and sermons....
Walpole Residents Perform to Raise Money for Gilly’s House
On March 2, 2019, Walpole residents will perform at a Rock n Roll Fundraiser at Plainridge Park Casino - Boylston Room 301 in Plainville. This event will benefit Gilly’s House of Wrentham, a residential home for young men who have struggled with addiction and want to continue their recovery in a stable, safe environment. This...
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Mind Over Matter Olympics medalists announced
The Walpole Council on Aging recently held an awards ceremony for its Mind Over Matter Olympics. Rich McCarthy filled in for Assistant Town Administrator Patrick Shield as the torch bearer and emcee for the day.
The Mind Over Matter Olympics feature monthly individual and team competitions...
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The Mind Over Matter Olympics feature monthly individual and team competitions...
Film critic Burr discusses Oscars
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By Alex Oliveira
Hometown Weekly Reporter
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Boston Globe film critic Ty Burr spoke to a full house last Monday evening at the Walpole Library.[/caption]
On the...
GOFI to graduate service dogs
On March 10 from 2-4 p.m., service dogs from Golden Opportunities for Independence (GOFI) will graduate at Walpole High School. These dogs have been in training for 18 months and thousands of hours of dedication by their human partners, trainers, volunteers and staff of Golden Opportunities for Independence.
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