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Successful summer for Walpole American 12A

Successful summer for Walpole American 12A
After a surprising 1-0 loss in the District 11 Finals of the Williamsport Tournament dashed their hopes of competing for a Massachusetts State Championship, the Walpole American 12A Little League team proceeded to lose only one game the rest of the summer (17-1 record) and finished the season with an overall record of 28-3 (all...
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Aggie, 4-H host model car workshop

Aggie, 4-H host model car workshop
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By Daniel Curtin Hometown Weekly Reporter Young members of the community came out to the Norfolk Agricultural High School to apply their science skills making model cars as part of the Massachusetts 4-H program last Thursday. 4-H is a youth development program out of the University of Massachusetts that works with kids on different projects...
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New Pond Village thanks Walpole PD

New Pond Village thanks Walpole PD
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To celebrate a month-long "Radiant Acts of Kindness" initiative, residents and staff at New Pond Village participated in a campaign to spread love and compassion in the community. A highlight of the month involved surprising the Walpole Police Department with delicious treats to say "thank you" for all the support and hard work the...
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Walpole’s Ciavattone tough as they come

Walpole’s Ciavattone tough as they come
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By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor Between his status as a three-time cancer survivor, a holder of over 50 weight-lifting world records, and the first American ever to lift the famous Dinnie Stones, it’s safe to say that Walpole resident and 63-year-old iron man Frank Ciavattone has been around the block. Once dubbed...
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United Methodist Church celebrating bicentennial

United Methodist Church celebrating bicentennial
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During the weekend of September 15-16, 2018, South Walpole United Methodist Church will commemorate its founding in the fall of 1818. Originally started as a house church with services held in members' homes, the Village Church has always been an active and vital part of the South Walpole community. The first sanctuary, on...
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Mayberry to play Adams Farm Sunday

Mayberry to play Adams Farm Sunday
Sunday, August 19, at 1 p.m., the Friends of Adams Farm presents a free concert at Adams Farm featuring Mayberry, an acoustic duo hailing from Mansfield. Attendees are invited to bring lawn chairs, blankets and their own food and drink to enjoy this second free concert of the Music in the Barn summer series at...
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Walpole celebrates National Night Out Day

Walpole celebrates National Night Out Day
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By Daniel Curtin Hometown Weekly Reporter [caption id="attachment_28024" align="alignright" width="225"]Members of the Walpole Fire Department were having fun with the community. Photos by Daniel Curtin Members of the Walpole Fire Department were having fun with the community. Photos by Daniel Curtin[/caption] The Walpole community came together to listen...
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Roy Scott Big Band plays Walpole

Roy Scott Big Band plays Walpole
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By Daniel Curtin Hometown Weekly Reporter The community was out on the Walpole Town Common last Tuesday night to listen to classic hits performed by the Roy Scott Big Band. Parents and music lovers sat on lawn chairs and blankets, eating popcorn and other snacks on the cool summer night. Young children ran around on...
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Vet school program delights Walpole youth

Vet school program delights Walpole youth
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By Daniel Curtin Hometown Weekly Reporter [caption id="attachment_27876" align="alignright" width="200"]A close encounter with Gatorade the alligator. Photos by Daniel Curtin A close encounter with Gatorade the alligator. Photos by Daniel Curtin[/caption] Local children tested their knowledge of animals as they pet and learned about different furry and scaly...
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Walpole’s Dorion leads ‘Learning to See’

Walpole’s Dorion leads ‘Learning to See’
On July 26 at the Walpole Town Hall, Phil Dorion hosted 28 photographers, all of whom wanted to hear about the photography program he has developed, aptly named “Learning to See.” Phil talked about creativity and some of the restrictions we place upon ourselves in that pursuit. He suggested that everyone should ask what it...
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Biergarten in Walpole has Cajun twist

Biergarten in Walpole has Cajun twist
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By Daniel Curtin Hometown Weekly Reporter Hundreds came out to enjoy Cajun-style food, German beer, and live music at a Biergarten last Friday night in Walpole. Boylston Schul-Verein (BSV), which is Boston’s largest German-American club, hosted the event. BSV has a different-themed Biergarten every fourth Friday of the month during the summer season. This particular Biergarten’s...
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Bird Park screams for ice cream

Bird Park screams for ice cream
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By Daniel Curtin Hometown Weekly Reporter [caption id="attachment_27769" align="alignright" width="200"]Precision is key - one small mistake, and it will all come tumbling down. Photos by Daniel Curtin Precision is key - one small mistake, and it will all come tumbling down. Photos by Daniel Curtin
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Juggling workshop scheduled at library

Juggling workshop scheduled at library
For thousands of years, people have been entertaining themselves, as well as onlookers, as they seemingly suspend gravity, time, and space while tossing multiple objects into the air, deftly catching and re-tossing them continuously. There is even a depiction of juggling found inside the tomb of an Egyptian prince who was buried around 4000 years...
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Peace and Justice Group holds vigil

Peace and Justice Group holds vigil
People joined the Walpole Peace and Justice Group vigil on Thursday, July 26, in support of immigrant families and children. Participants were calling for the U.S. government to reunite families, to stop the inhumane practice of locking up immigrant families, to stop any plans for building family detention camps on military bases, and to close...
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Walpole’s Stewart bringing circus to town

Walpole’s Stewart bringing circus to town
IMG_7111 Cirque Us, founded by Walpole native Doug Stewart, is back in town to present “StarStruck: A Cosmic Circus.” The show features professional circus artists including Delaney Bayles, who holds a world championship title in juggling, as well as four world records, Justin Durham, a recent graduate of...
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House approves Old Town Hall funds

House approves Old Town Hall funds
Representative Kafka (D-Stoughton), Representative Rogers (D-Norwood), Representative McMurtry (D-Dedham), and Representative Dooley (R-Norfolk) joined with their colleagues in the House on Tuesday to pass a $666 million economic development bond bill (H.4714) that includes $1,000,000 for the redevelopment of the Old Town Hall in Walpole. The iconic building, located at 972 Main St., is over 130...
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Cosman is Evening Garden Club treasurer

Cosman is Evening Garden Club treasurer
The Norwood Evening Garden Club recently installed its new slate of officers for the next two years. Sheela Venkatesh of Norwood was elected president and Susan Cosman of Walpole was elected treasurer. Vice president and secretary positions will be filled at a later date. Ms. Venkatesh is in the process of selecting her board and...
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Pacifist Memorial dedicating nine new plaques

Pacifist Memorial dedicating nine new plaques
The Pacifist Memorial, located on 2 North Main St., Sherborn, has announced the dedication of nine additional bronze plaques at the Pacifist Memorial: Muhammad Ali, Howard Zinn, Maya Angelou, Daniel Berrigan, Betsy Sawyer, Jeanette Rankin, Rachel Corrie, Corbett Bishopand Kenneth and Elise Boulding. Six of the individuals honored were recipients of the Courage of Conscience...
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Walpole students perform with Electric Youth

Walpole students perform with Electric Youth
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Walpole’s Naomi Fitzgerald, Griffin Wilkins, and Caroline Wilkins are touring Europe this summer with Electric Youth (EY), an ensemble of talented young singer-dancers trained at the Franklin School for the Performing Arts (FSPA). Following the tour, Electric Youth will perform two free outdoor concerts on Thursday, July 19, from 6:30-8 p.m. at Norfolk...
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The grave in Holy Cross Cemetery

The grave in Holy Cross Cemetery
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By Bill Lombardi Hometown Weekly Correspondent In October of 1929, the stock market crashed. Millionaires became penniless overnight as the Great Depression began. In the absence of welfare programs, poverty ran rampant. It was in this context that local eyes began turning to a cemetery in Malden. In late October, 1929 it was rumored that miracle...
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