Library hosting ‘Tea with Emily Dickinson’
Book group about more than reading
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By Katrina Margolis
Hometown Weekly Reporter
In today’s hectic world, most of us have a hard time finding the chance to read full books, never mind a full newspaper article. However, a group of literary-minded 10th graders come together every month to discuss at least one book, and often many more. The Young Adult Book...
Walpole FD doing well in temporary space
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By Katrina Margolis
Hometown Weekly Reporter
At the end of October, work had begun on the site of the temporary fire station. As of now, the department has officially moved into their temporary location at 944 C Main Street. When asked about the temporary location, Fire Chief Paul Barry referred to it as, “The white...
Barns of Walpole presentation upcoming
The Walpole Historical Commission & the Walpole Historical Society will present a free PowerPoint presentation featuring the Barns of Walpole on Thursday, February 23, at 7:30 p.m. in the Walpole Library.
The Walpole Historical Commission is conducting a survey of the current barns of Walpole. The presentation will verify how many barns currently exist, what...
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Brother Raymond Hoyt to be honored
On Saturday, March 18, Xaverian Brothers High School Assistant Principal Brother Raymond Hoyt, C.F.X. ‘70, will receive the prestigious Xaverian Medal, the highest honor the school can bestow, at the school’s annual Gala.
Hoyt is a 1970 graduate of Xaverian and a veteran teacher and administrator. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in English and Theology from...
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‘Don’t Dress for Dinner’ wows Walpole
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By Katrina Margolis
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Walpole Footlighters have been around since 1924, which makes it no surprise that their performances are both very well-attended and incredibly well-performed. February 3 marked the opening of their new production, “Don’t Dress For Dinner.” Showing through February 19, this is the second production of the 2016-2017 season,...
DA Morrissey hosts marijuana law seminar
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More than 160 regional public health, law enforcement, education and municipal leaders – including three from Medfield and six from Walpole - joined District Attorney Michael W. Morrissey at his “Marijuana Legalization – Community Strategies” last week to learn about the public health, safety and governance issues and problems related to the new...
Town Administrator presents budget message
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By Katrina Margolis
Hometown Weekly Reporter
On February 2, the Town Administrator, James A. Johnson, presented Walpole’s town budget for the 2018 Fiscal Year. The plan “focuses on meeting the needs of the Town in terms of local services while also balancing the cost to the community’s taxpayers.”
For the Fiscal Year 2018, the data...
Friends of St. Patrick help Walpole Ponds
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By Katrina Margolis
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Walpole’s Pond Management Committee (aka, Walpole Ponds) might not be the most recognized group in town, but their efforts are probably some of the most appreciated. Formed in 2010 with the sole purpose of reclaiming the ponds, the committee has achieved quite a bit in the past seven years...
Volunteers help NewLife Home Refurnishing
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NewLife Home Refurnishing, a non-profit furniture recycling service located in the Walpole Station Business Center, welcomed a volunteer crew from the First Congregational Church in Norwood on Saturday, January 14. The volunteers helped unload furniture and organize it in the NewLife warehouse where families and individuals in need come by referral to choose...
Winter Orchestra Concert delights in Walpole
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By Peter Kougias
Hometown Weekly Correspondent
The Walpole High parking lot was packed with families, friends, and children excitedly entering the building for the Winter Orchestra Concert. The auditorium roared with banter and cheer from audience members anxiously waiting for the show to start. The lights dimmed and the room became silent.
Music teacher Kent Gable...
Walpole COA hosts monthly birthday party
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By Katrina Margolis
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Walpole Council on Aging is one of the most supportive communities one can find in town. Everything from weekly mahjongg to bus rides around town to Senior Moments, the premiere senior singing group, is provided to the seniors of the community. The warmth and kindness does not end...
Local author publishes first novel
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By Katrina Margolis
Hometown Weekly Reporter
At first glance, it is difficult to tell exactly what feminism, fairy tales, and falconry have in common. However, all three coalesce in Arielle K. Harris.
Harris was born locally and then spent a number of years of Scotland, which she says has “irreversibly confused her accent and spelling...
Watershed Association celebrates 50 years
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With the arrival of 2017, the Neponset River Watershed Association (NepRWA) marks a major milestone: fifty years since the founding of the organization.
NepRWA was formally founded in August of 1967, as the Neponset Conservation Association (the name was “modernized” in 1987). The founders were Harry Fraser, Hanna Bigelow, Henry Lyman, Frank Chase, Lawrence...
Footlighters warm winter with comedy production
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The Walpole Footlighters are warming up winter at their Playhouse on Scout Rd. in East Walpole, where they rehearse for the opening of their next show, “Don’t Dress for Dinner.” This hilarious comedy will be performed weekends from February 3 to February19. This is the second production of the Walpole Footlighters 2016-2017 season,...
Historical Commission discusses buildings’ fates
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By Katrina Margolis
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The residents of Walpole take their history very seriously – as they should. It’s a wonderful history, filled with many different periods, nuances, and important moments. Two buildings that are a large part of this intricate history are currently being discussed in regards to their futures. At the most...
Pickleball picks up speed in Walpole
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By Katrina Margolis
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Pickleball has been around since the 1970s, but it has just begun to creep into Walpole. In December, Walpole Recreation created sign-ups for two different times to play the game. Both twelve-week sessions filled up within days, showing the department just how popular pickleball is. Sara Hootstein, the Program...
Local author Harris to speak in Walpole
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“Fairytales, Feminism, and Falconry” will be presented by Arielle K. Harris, local author of fantasy novels, on Saturday afternoon, January 14, at 1:00 p.m at the Walpole Library. The presentation is part of the Author Series, sponsored by the Friends of the Walpole Public Library.
Arielle K. Harris spent her formative years in Scotland,...
Camy Run/David Walk donations presented
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The Camy 5K Run & David 5K Walk, which was held in Walpole on November 12, recently presented check donations totaling $4,500 to the Walpole Community Food Pantry ($1,500), Walpole Italian-American Club ($1,500), and the Italian-American Mutual Benefit Society of Walpole ($1,500).
At the check presentations were race committee member and I-A Society...
Local runner covering all Walpole streets
