Category Archive for "Walpole"

CRS congratulates Walpole graduates

The Charles River School, located in Dover, recently congratulated members of its 2017 eighth grade graduating class. Among those in the class were Walpole residents Vivian Lorusso and Christopher Ethridge....

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Brandeis University announced that Grace Chiodo will represent Bishop Feehan High School and Massachusetts at the Global Youth Summit on the Future of Medicine. "The next generation of health care providers will practice in an environment hard to imagine just a few years ago. Leading-edge science is rapidly changing the daily practice of health...

The Walpole American 12 year-olds beat Canton on Friday night, July 14, to become District 11 champs. A two-run homer in the top of the first by Jake Preto put Walpole ahead 2-0, but Canton stormed back in the bottom half of the inning to take the lead at 3-2. In the top of the third,...

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By Katrina Margolis Hometown Weekly Reporter It is said that in today’s world, children are harder and harder to impress as technology becomes more ubiquitous and toys and games become more complex. There are few things, however, that remain elusive and maintain their mystique. One of these is magic, which still manages to awe children...

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On Monday, July 3, Walpole celebrated Independence Day as it has for over fifty years: with a parade, festivities, and fireworks. [caption id="attachment_19548" align="alignright" width="600"]

Photos by Elizabeth Collotta[/caption]The celebrations began around 6 p.m. as the town’s Fire Engine Parade began making its...

Children’s yoga integrates physical and literate

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By Katrina Margolis Hometown Weekly Reporter Yoga offers a wide range of exceptional benefits including increased flexibility, relaxation, and improved energy, among others. While yoga for adults abounds, children’s yoga can sometimes can an afterthought. However, this is not the case for Kristin Mulligan, who has been teaching children’s yoga at the Walpole Public Library...

Norwood Evening Garden Club awards scholarship

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Each year, the Norwood Evening Garden Club awards a scholarship to a graduating senior of the Norfolk County Agricultural High School who has good scholastic achievement, outstanding citizenship, and who is pursuing a degree in horticulture, agriculture, floriculture, conservation, environmental science or horticulture in its widest aspect. This year, the scholarship was awarded...

Walpole kids graduate from Junior Police Academy

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By Peter Kougias Hometown Weekly Intern On June 30, thirty children completed a rigorous week-long Junior Police Academy. The middle schoolers participated in numerous activities and assignments based on legitimate tasks required in police academies. After their final day of training in Bird Middle School, the children graduated at the Walpole Library. On the last day...

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Sometimes dreams do come true. Tri-County RVTHS Senior, Michael “Mike” Barrett of Walpole has been selected to appear on This Old House (TOH) TV, a real-life dream come true for the senior. Mike will be working alongside the pros on the show’s project house this summer in Newton. After launching a nationwide...

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The Trustees invite the public to Peter Boie’s mind-blowing magic show at Bird Park in East Walpole on Sunday, July 9, at 3:00 p.m. The show will take place at the music court at Francis William Bird Park. Admission will be $9 for families that possess a Trustees membership, $15 otherwise. Boie’s award-winning show...

Walpole activists observe World Refugee Day

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By Mary Kate Nolan Hometown Weekly Intern On Tuesday, June 20, local activists braved the unrelenting heat to publicly observe the United Nations’ World Refugee Day. While its origin dates back to the 1950s, World Refugee Day has taken on renewed significance in light of the present-day Syrian Refugee Crisis. These activists were responding...

Walpole’s ‘Self Titled’ slays at Hard Rock

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By Peter Kougias Hometown Weekly Intern On Saturday, June 17, local band Self Titled performed for a thrilled audience at Boston’s Hard Rock Cafe. The band includes Ali Ajemian (drums), Glynnis Brennan (bass/vocals), and Jess Gromada (guitar/vocals). [caption id="attachment_19239" align="alignright" width="300"]

Glynnis...

Walpole’s United Church celebrates Pride

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Six months after anti-LGBTQ protesters began picketing outside of worship services at United Church in Walpole, the congregation on the common has not wavered in faith, and continues to stand proudly for the full inclusion of everyone. With June being LGBTQ Pride Month, the historic congregation welcomed the opportunity to continue Pride traditions,...

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By Gabe Stern Hometown Weekly Intern By 7:30 in the evening, most parents of young children take their first crack at winding down their kids and getting them ready for bed. That didn’t seem to affect a crowd of nearly 50 excited kids and parents on Monday night from flooding into the Walpole Library...

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With the warmer weather, visits to Bird Park in Walpole increase significantly. Many walk the three-plus miles of paths and trails. Some take their children to the play area. Some play basketball on the courts or Frisbee on the field. Many enjoy the variety of events and programs offered - magic, music, yoga,...

Walpole’s Adams drafted by Seattle Mariners

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By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor On the tenth year anniversary of Johnny Adams helping lead the Walpole American Little League team to Williamsport in 2007, it only seems fitting that Adams, a recent graduate from Boston College, where he captained the BC baseball team this past season, was drafted by the Seattle Mariners...

On Tuesday, June 27, from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m., members of the community will take to the Bird Park playground to decorate "Kindness Rocks" to add to the Park's garden. All materials needed will be provided, and participation is free.

“The Kindness Rocks Project” is dedicated...

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By Peter Kougias Hometown Weekly Intern On Tuesday, June 13, Philip and Lois Czachorowski taught a group of local citizens how to juggle. While the weather cooled down from the muggy day, some broke a sweat trying to juggle several bean bags at once. The Czachorowskis’ workshop will run throughout the summer, so that others...

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The 6th Annual RB Foundation Charity Gala was held at the Tiffany Ballroom at the Four Points Sheraton in Norwood on Friday, June 9. It was a huge success with over 350 in attendance. The event raises money to help aid local families throughout New England who are going through difficult, unforeseen times....

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