Category Archive for "Walpole"

Footlighters presenting ‘Lost in Yonkers’

The Walpole Footlighters are getting ready for their spring show at their Playhouse on Scout Rd. in East Walpole, where they are rehearsing “Lost in Yonkers.” This Neil Simon classic Pulitzer Prize-winning comedy-drama will be performed weekends from May 5 to May 21. This is the third production of the Walpole Footlighters 2016-2017 season, their...

Friends of Music sponsor instrument demonstrations

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Fifth-grade students in all four Walpole elementary schools were treated to a demonstration of musical instruments that they’ll have a chance to play when they enter middle school next fall. Sponsored by Walpole Friends of Music, professional musicians from the after-school lesson program presented woodwind, brass, string and percussion instruments through a variety...

The Walpole RoboRebels, who ranked 13th at the District Championship and came in 18th of 195 teams overall in the region, are on to the FIRST Robotics World Championship in St. Louis. The RoboRebels also won the prestigious Industrial Design Award, showing that their robot “demonstrated sound technology development from start to finish” with their “efficiently...

Over 30 people gathered on the Walpole Common on Saturday, April 15, at a peace vigil calling for a reduction in military spending and a redirection of those funds to human services. Sponsored by the Walpole Peace and Justice Group, a 40-foot banner was held showing where the Federal discretionary budget is spent today based...

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Members of the Norwood Elks Lodge #1124 spearheaded a top-secret mission on Easter Sunday, as they donated candy and spread good cheer at twelve special locations via limo. “From the Bible, my favorite passage is ‘To whom much is given, much is required,’ said event organizer Cheryl Iagatta, “so we do our part to...

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By Katrina Margolis Hometown Weekly Reporter On Thursday, April 13, the town of Walpole officially broke ground on their new fire station, talks of which had been in the works for the past 10 years. With a $14.2 million budget, this new station is much-needed after the department and its resources have grown. This station...

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By Katrina Margolis Hometown Weekly Reporter Walking into the Community Room of the Walpole Public Library on April 12 was like entering into a time machine. Before a packed audience stood Deborah Sampson, the first woman to enlist, to fight, and to be honorably discharged from the American military. A Massachusetts native, Sampson disguised herself...

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This past summer, members of Girl Scout Troop 74678 worked with the residents of Neponset View Terrace to plan and build a perennial herb garden for their enjoyment and use in culinary creations. The residents took a vote on which herbs they wanted to have in their garden. The Girl Scouts then planted...

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By Katrina Margolis Hometown Weekly Reporter There are certain subjects that lend themselves to children better than others. English, for example, is an easily presented subject through storytelling. However, subjects such as science or math can be harder to get kids excited about. This is where Science Tellers comes in. Created in 2004, this group...

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By Katrina Margolis Hometown Weekly Reporter Growing up in New England, the culture of country is often lost. Despite being one of the most popular genres in the country, the north tends to shy away a bit from music that originated in the South, and continues to thrive in places like Nashville, Austin, and others....

Bird Middle School’s spring musical, “Willy Wonka,” was presented to the delighted community at the end of March. [caption id="attachment_17824" align="aligncenter" width="600"]

Cast A in action.[/caption]...

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Dedham Choral Society concludes its 2016-17 season and helps “remember” with a concert entitled “Lest We Forget,” featuring “Annelies” by contemporary British composer James Whitbourn on Sunday, April 30, at 3:00 p.m. at New England Conservatory’s Jordan Hall, 30 Gainsborough Street, Boston. Walpole residents performing in this emotionally moving concert include Carol Galehouse,...

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Five individuals were arrested in a pre-dawn raid on Thursday, March 30, yielding hard drugs and guns on the corner of Norfolk Street and Renmar Ave. “At approximately 4:30 a.m.,” read a press release from the Walpole Police Department, “members of the Metrolec SWAT team, the NORPAC drug task force, and officers of the...

Walpole’s Pensak displays senior project

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Tri-County RVTHS Seniors Katherine Pensak of Walpole and Allyson Bettencourt of North Attleboro recently exhibited their senior projects at the Library Showcase on Legislative Day at the State House in Boston. One of the highlights of the event was when Kate and Ally got to present their projects to various state legislators, including...

By Katrina Margolis Hometown Weekly Reporter Many people say that the future lies in STEM - that is, science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Considering the technologically-dependent world in which we live, it might just be true. In order to instill an early love of what can sometimes be perceived as “boring” or simply unreachable due to complexity,...

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On Wednesday, March 22, Charles River Watershed Association (CRWA) honored public officials, environmental advocates and volunteers at their 51st Annual Meeting. Bob Perciasepe, former U.S. EPA Deputy Administrator, delivered the keynote address outlining paths forward for environmental policy and action. Over 120 people attended the awards ceremony and dinner. In his keynote address, Perciasepe,...

‘Deborah Sampson’ to visit Walpole Library

“Deborah Sampson,” played by Judith Kalaora, will visit Walpole, just minutes from her home in Sharon, MA, to tell her incredible story at the Walpole Public Library on Wednesday, April 12, at 7:00 p.m. Deborah Samson [Sampson], the first woman to enlist, to fight, and to be honorably discharged from the American military, captivates audiences in...

Boy Scout Troop 44 went on a ski trip to Cranmore Mountain this past February. Everyone had a fantastic time skiing on a variety of trails for all abilities. One scout put it simply and said: “It was a great mountain with great snow.” Troop 44 has run this ski trip annually for the past...

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"The Raven" - pen and ink, Amy Schuster[/caption] Students of Rosemarie Morelli Art Studio School will be exhibiting their artworks at the Walpole Public Library during the month of April. Forty paintings, drawings and illustrations created by...

Old Post Road School in East Walpole held a Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, March 11. Over 200 people stopped by the school to eat breakfast, try their luck at a raffle, enjoy the entertainment of Kathy Earabino, Blue Wave Entertainment, and gather with friends to welcome...

Category Archives: Walpole

Footlighters presenting ‘Lost in Yonkers’

Friends of Music sponsor instrument demonstrations

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RoboRebels on to World Championship

Tax Day peace vigil in Walpole

Norwood Elks spread Easter cheer

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Walpole breaks ground on fire station

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Deborah Sampson brought back to life

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Girl Scouts build culinary herb garden

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Science Tellers bring life to science

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Jorene Lange brings Patsy Cline to life

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‘Willy Wonka’ wows in Walpole

Walpole residents to sing ‘Annelies’

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Walpole raid yields drugs, firearms

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Walpole’s Pensak displays senior project

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‘Creative Mixtures’ makes STEM exciting

CRWA honors protectors of Charles River

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‘Deborah Sampson’ to visit Walpole Library

Troop 44 skis at Cranmore

Student art on display at library

OPR Pancake Breakfast a success

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