Walpole’s Stern performs in ‘Nutcracker’
History of the Jeep illuminates American history in Walpole
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By Katrina Margolis
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Today, Jeeps are ubiquitous. Driven by everyone from newly minted 16-year-old girls to veteran drivers of forty years. However, when John Simeone saw a Jeep on the streets of Walpole in 1943, he was absolutely dumbfounded. What was an army vehicle doing rolling down suburban streets? He said he...
Kim Weineck illuminates pastel painting
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By Katrina Margolis
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Last week, the Walpole Public Library hosted Kim Morin Weineck, a pastel and oil painter who concentrates on the beauty of interpretive landscapes. Weineck offered perspective and insight into the delicate art of pastels, sharing some of her tricks of the trade, as well as answering questions fellow...
Camy/David run/walk coming to Walpole
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While it started small 16 years ago to honor two Walpole natives, the USATF-certified Camy 5K Run and David 5K Walk has grown to become much more - a celebration, a competitive race, a fundraiser for local charities, and a place for reunions and gatherings.
“It always amazes me not only how much this...
Walpole flips for Halloween on Main
As part of the town’s celebration of Halloween, Walpole Recreation hosted Halloween on Main last Saturday, October 29. The event saw scores of costumed youngsters in the center of town participating in a costume contest, parade, trick-or-treating, and more. As is the case with every one of Walpole Recreation’s activities, a good time was had...
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Parish gives back with Pumpkin Patch
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By Katrina Margolis
Hometown Weekly Reporter
There is nothing more joyful than coming across a picturesque pumpkin patch in the fall. The Epiphany Parish of Walpole hit the nail right on the head during their Annual Pumpkin Patch. Overflowing on to two lawns, the pumpkins radiated fall and the true essence of Halloween, flanked by...
Walpole hockey stages street tourney
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Curtains up on the Footlighter’s new season
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By Cameron Small
Hometown Weekly Correspondent
What do you get when you mix an agoraphobe, a toll collector, a stripper, the stripper’s ex-boyfriend and a sassy Greek chorus? What if you throw in country-rock and blues music? Well, then you get “The Great American Trailer Park Musical,” the fall musical that’s kicking off the Walpole...
Parachute Playtime a favorite for kids
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By Katrina Margolis
Hometown Weekly Reporter
For the past four years or so, each Thursday, children from the ages of one through five have been welcome to play at Blackburn Hall on a variety of bouncy houses. Led by Lauren Macomber, Parachute Playtime and Bouncy House is a program geared towards younger kids, especially as...
Jeep origins to be discussed
On Tuesday, November 1 at 7:00 p.m. at the Walpole Historical Society, 33 West Street, John and Ethel Simeone will discuss the origin of the Jeep, it’s name and uses during WWII.
As reenactors of WWII living history for over 30 years, the Simeones have restored their Willys MB Jeeps and used them at reenactments, air...
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Walpole makes strides against cancer
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By Stephen Press
Hometown Weekly Staff
From the look of it, you could have been fooled into thinking there was a vital sporting event or concert. The town of Walpole was out in full force on the evening of October 13, packing the high school parking lot as it often does for a big game.
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Walpole’s Marvelous Jarvis Harvest
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By Stephen Press
Hometown Weekly Staff
The long, winding driveway to Jarvis Farm is a dirt path that leads into the woods from Common Street, just by the intersection with Route 1. It is surrounded on all sides - save a brief break for some overhead power lines - by a canopy of foliage that...
Early voting comes to Walpole
The town is excited to announce that all registered voters will be able to vote before Election Day for the first time ever in Massachusetts starting with the November 8 State and Presidential Election. Early voting will begin on October 24 and continue through November 4.
Early voting can be done at the Walpole Town...
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Poster exhibit comes to Walpole Library
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Residents of Walpole and surrounding towns will have a chance to see a unique poster exhibit that is being staged at the Walpole Public for the month of November.
The theme of the exhibit is “Ban the Bomb” and features anti-nuclear posters from several countries. The posters are from a collection of more than...
Local author O’Leary shares incredible story
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By Katrina Margolis
Hometown Weekly Reporter
It only took Alison O’Leary and Miguel Tougias a little over two years to get their book to the publishers, which is the blink of an eye in publishing time. Considering the epic tale their book, “So Close To Home: A True Story of an American Family’s Fight For...
Walpole community shines during Breaking Bread
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By Katrina Margolis
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Every Monday night for the past six years at the United Church of Walpole, a free meal is offered to members of the community. The event is titled Breaking Bread, sponsored by the Walpole Families of Faith. This past Monday, the kitchen bustled with a host of volunteers,...
Walpole’s O’Farrell to act in musical
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When the Walpole Footlighters open their first show of the season on October 21, Walpole’s Tracey O’Farrell will be appearing as Jeannie in “The Great American Trailer Park Musical” at the Footlighters Playhouse, 2 Scout Rd., Walpole. This is the opening show of the Walpole Footlighters 93rd season of continuous operation and their...
ArtMatters presents ‘The Renaissance’ in Walpole
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By James Ensor
Hometown Weekly Reporter
On Tuesday night, September 27, over twenty people gathered to hear a presentation on the Renaissance by Beth Knauss of ArtMatters. She began with a discussion on how art got to where it was at the beginning of the Renaissance. Bibles were illustrated, battle armor was painted and...
Paper cranes are flying in Walpole
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By Harry Kane
Hometown Weekly Reporter
An International Day of Peace is observed every year on September 21 to commemorate the tireless efforts for world peace and continue the quest for harmony through public awareness and education.
In the town of Walpole, one woman’s quest for peace begins with making origami cranes and handing them...
Arresting cancer
