Indie music meets silliness in Walpole
Library permanently displays St. George painting
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By Laura Drinan
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Main Street in Walpole might mean something a little bit different to each one of the town’s residents. Some may think of passing through Main Street for a part of the daily commute, whereas others might get hungry thinking about Main Street’s restaurants. Those who grew up in Walpole...
Fish and Game Club welcomes vets
On August 5, veterans gathered at the North Walpole Fish and Game Club and prepared to set out on the waters of Willett Pond. The participants were part of the Heroes On The Water Boston chapter, which is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping military service members and veterans suffering from PTSD ( Post Traumatic...
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Walpole rocks out
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On Tuesday, July 25, members of the community flocked to the town common to hear music from Jumpin’ Juba. A Boston-based band with feet in more genres than it can count, the group was appreciated by Walpole’s music lovers.
The town’s concert series will continue on Tuesday, August 15, with acoustic duo Knock...
Walpole Media assisting COA construction
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Walpole Media Corporation has chosen to assist in covering some of the costs associated with the new Walpole Council on Aging facility, as part of their continued outreach to the senior community of Walpole.
The planned construction of the new Walpole Council on Aging (COA) facility presents an opportunity for Walpole Media to ensure...
Walpole’s Novick contributes ‘Kindness Rocks’
Walpole resident Julia Novick, age 8, made a major contribution to Bird Park’s “Kindness Rocks” garden this week. Looking for an opportunity to help the park and others, Julia saw the “Kindness Rocks” at the park and decided that would be a good way to give back and put her artistic talents to good use....
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BSV invites community to monthly Biergarten
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By Laura Drinan
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Most Americans are now familiar with Germany’s Oktoberfest – an annual festival celebrated with parades, food, music, and most importantly: beer. The United States has adopted Oktoberfest (although nothing can compare to Munich’s Oktoberfest celebration) and many look forward to it in late September and early October. The Germans...
Bob Begin discusses Lawrence of Arabia
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By Laura Drinan
Hometown Weekly Reporter
History buff Bob Begin shared his extensive knowledge on T.E. Lawrence on Monday, July 24, at the Walpole Public Library.
Begin started his presentation with a brief summary of Lawrence’s early life. Lawrence was born out of wedlock in 1888 and was a loner for most of his childhood...
Acoustic duo to play Walpole
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Howie Newman and Joe Kessler, also known as Knock on Wood, have teamed up to form a lively acoustic duo that plays funny original songs (suitable for all ages) as well as well-known covers, spanning everything from the Beatles to Steely Dan to the Dropkick Murphys. Their varied repertoire features excellent...
Friends planning for Adams Farm anniversary
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An informational meeting to plan the 20th Anniversary Celebration of Adams Farm will take place on in the barn at Adams Farm on Wednesday, August 9, at 7:00 p.m. The celebration itself will occur on Saturday, September 30, with a rain date of Sunday, October 1.
The Friends of Adams Farm are asking...
Library acquires St. George painting
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William “Bill” St. George, who passed away in March of 2015, was a late-life artist of great talent who made paintings of his native Walpole, among other subjects. One of those home-town paintings is titled “Main Street,” and is a lively and colorful view of Walpole’s central thoroughfare as seen from the tip...
Gazebo Players present ‘Merchant of Venice’
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By Mary Kate Nolan
Hometown Weekly Intern
On the evening of June 22, a throng of people, pets, and blood-thirsty mosquitoes gathered at Rocky Woods Reservation in Medfield to see the Gazebo Players of Medfield present William Shakespeare’s “The Merchant of Venice” on opening night.
The Gazebo Players’ summer production will soon be performed at...
Children’s Theatre delights audiences with ‘Pinocchio’
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By Peter Kougias
Hometown Weekly Intern
Last week at the Walpole Footlighters Playhouse, Walpole Children’s Theatre (WCT) presented their production of “Pinocchio.” The classic tale follows the notorious puppet who desires to be a real boy. The production opened on Friday, July 21 to great acclaim from its audience.
Gepetto (played by Riley Mulroy) creates puppets....
Vigil fights opioid abuse stigma
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By Gabe Stern
Hometown Weekly Intern
A photo memory board sat at the center of the United Church’s stage last Wednesday, July 12. Two large candles framed either side of the board. As community members filed into the church and found their seats, a few went up to the front and pinned pictures of loved...
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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Chiodo selected for Youth Summit
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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...
Walpole wins District 11 championship
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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Jameson brings magic to Walpole
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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...
Walpole celebrates 4th with a bang
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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.
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Children’s yoga integrates physical and literate
