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,...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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....
This year, Walpole’s educational theater program, Summer Stage, will be pulling out all the stops to celebrate their twentieth anniversary. Summer Stage began in 1997 with the mission to help kids grow as people as much as they grow as performers. Over two decades, Summer Stage has introduced hundreds of young performers to all the...
By Peter Kougias
Hometown Weekly Intern
Last Wednesday morning, children gleefully entered the library for storytime with Ms. Loomis. Leslie Loomis has been a librarian for 30 years. She says that she absolutely loves her job.
As the children sprinted into the room, Loomis started the story hour with “If You're Happy and You Know It”....
By Mary Kate Nolan
Hometown Weekly Intern
On the evening of June 7, the lively chatter of the audience steadily crescendos as friends and family of the Bird Middle School Seventh and Eighth Grade Chorus trickle into the auditorium. By 7 p.m., the room is packed with parents sharing their children’s latest achievements with...
By Peter Kougias
Hometown Weekly Intern
Over 250 eager senior students crossed the Walpole High parking lot onto the Turco Field to accept their high school diplomas. Even though this past Sunday was grey and cloudy, the students’ smiles shined brighter than the sun.
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This year, Walpole’s educational theater program, Summer Stage, will be pulling out all the stops to celebrate their twentieth anniversary. Summer Stage began in 1997 with the mission to help kids grow as people as much as they grow as performers. Over two decades, Summer Stage has introduced hundreds of young performers to...
Grade 5 students at Old Post Road School can count on having fun at their annual Math Day at Bird Park, and this year was no exception. Students enjoyed a variety of math-themed activities throughout the park, including an obstacle course that had students...
By Peter Kougias
Hometown Weekly Intern
On May 31, the Walpole Public Library presented a performance of the play “iloveyouiloveyouiloveyoutoo.” Written and directed by Alan O’Hare, the story follows Edmund (Terry Blanchard) and Marian (Barbara Bourgeois) a couple who present their life story while suffering with Alzheimer's.
Before the performance, O’Hare presented the eager audience...
The United Church of Christ in Walpole will be hosting an organ recital on June 22 at 8 p.m. The featured musicians are United Church organist and music director, Alex Green, and special guest, violinist Sarah Ibbett playing a variety of pieces--both exciting and lovely--by Bach, Rheinberger and more. The organ recital is free and...
The Trustees and the Friends of Bird Park invite the public to Bird Park’s Annual Ice Cream Festival on Saturday, June 17, from 4-7 p.m. The event will be held at Vista Field at Francis William Bird Park, East Walpole. Admission is free for games, music, and face-painting. Ice cream is $3 per cup.
This year’s...
By Katrina Margolis
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Gary Oberstein brings hope and joy to children and teens who need it most through a most unusual way: the wonder of small aircraft flight. Entering their fifth year, Above the Clouds flies out of Memorial Airport in Norwood, offering children and teens who are ill, disabled, underserved, or...
Paradise Gymnastics in Walpole sent 11 gymnasts to compete at the Xcel Regional Championships on May 20 and 21. Regionals cover all of New England (CT, MA, ME, VT, RI) and New York - only the top three percent of the entire state make it each year. There are about 1000 girls in...
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On Sunday, May 21, The Old Post Road school in Walpole held its annual fun run. Over 130 participants pre-registered for the fun run, which was immediately followed by a retirement party for Principal Steve Fortin.
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Bishop Feehan High School Principal Sean Kane has announced the students ranked in the top two positions of the Class of 2017, and both are from Walpole.
Valedictorian Kathryn Sachs is the daughter of Dr. Henry Sachs and Dr. Teresa Van Buren. Kathryn and her family are members of Blessed Sacrament parish. Sachs has...
