Walpole Robotics hosting Bottle and Can Drive
Walpole honors those who sacrificed
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By Douglas McCulloch
Hometown Weekly Staff
The town of Walpole came together last Monday to honor and remember those who have given the ultimate sacrifice for their country at the annual Memorial Day ceremonies.
With a forecast of heavy downpours throughout the morning, the ceremonies were moved indoors, but that did not stop a sizable...
Red Sox player visits Walpole school
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By Douglas McCulloch
Hometown Weekly Staff
Students at the Fisher School got a special surprise on May 12, as Red Sox center fielder Jackie Bradley Jr. paid a visit to the school.
The impromptu visit was a result of the Fisher students’ participation in fundraising for the Rally for the Jimmy Fund. The fundraising contest...
Walpole Historical Society to host open house
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The Walpole Historical Society will have an Open House on Saturday, June 11 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The Deacon Willard Lewis House will be open for tours with members present to guide visitors through the house and answer questions about Walpole history. The house, built in 1826, is on the National...
Registration now open for the Village Fair Road Race
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The annual Village Fair Road Race will be held on Saturday, June 11 at the West Street side of Epiphany Parish Church at 62 Front Street in downtown Walpole.
This year, the race will again have a 1-mile Kid’s Race. The 1-mile Kid’s Race will start at 8:45 a.m. and will offer awards to...
New England Plant Swap to be held in Walpole
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The Fifth Annual New England Plant Swap is coming to Adams Farm, 999 North Street in Walpole, on Saturday, June 4.
Be sure to arrive at the Farm bright and early at 8:30 a.m. to get the best selection. Bring a plant, take a plant is the order of the day, but you...
Walking the red carpet at Walpole High
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By Douglas McCulloch
Hometown Weekly Staff
It was a night of fashion and film as Walpole High School hosted its annual Film Festival over the past two weeks, which ended with the big Red Carpet Awards Night last Thursday.
Over the past two weeks of the Film Festival, students in Walpole High’s film class showed...
Walpole to observe Memorial Day on May 30
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Walpole will be observing Memorial Day on May 30 at noon at the Walpole Town Common.
There will be a static display of vehicles from the National Guard 1058th Transportation Company for the event. The Walpole High School band will be performing two pre-ceremony songs. There will also be a reading of the...
Cardinal O’Malley visits school in Wapole
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Students at Blessed Sacrament School in Walpole welcomed Cardinal Seán O'Malley to the school on April 28.
The visit was a part of the Blessed Sacrament’s 50th anniversary celebration. During the visit, a student-choir led songs, and students from Kindergarten through Grade 8 participated as readers, cantors, and altar servers.
After celebrating Mass at...
Support Walpole school at upcoming book fair
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The Old Post Road school will host its annual Barnes and Noble book fair on June 7 at the Walpole Barnes and Noble store.
During regular store hours on June 7, proceeds from sales made at the store with the Old Post Road School book fair voucher will benefit the Old Post Road...
Learn how to be a smartphone photographer at Walpole library
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The Walpole Public Library will host a discussion about photography using common smartphones on June 2 at 7 p.m. at the Walpole Public Library’s Community Room.
“Photography with Your Smart Device” is a free tutorial to be presented by Bob Michelson at the Walpole Public Library, sponsored by the Friends of the Walpole...
Walpole Day draws big crowd for the big day
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By Douglas McCulloch
Hometown Weekly Staff
The town of Walpole came together last Saturday to celebrate everything Walpole at the annual Walpole Day celebration.
The day kicked off with the traditional Walpole Day Parade through downtown Walpole. Hundreds of people lined the sidewalks from Walpole High School to the center of town to catch a...
Absentee ballots now available for Walpole election
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Absentee ballots for the Annual Town Election on Saturday, June 4 are now available at the Town Clerk’s Office.
Absentee ballots are available for registered voters who will be unable to vote at the polls on Election Day due to absence from the Town during normal polling hours, physical disability preventing them...
Walpole Boosters hosting annual golf tournament
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The Walpole High Gridiron Boosters has announced that it will host its annual golf tournament on June 27 at the Foxboro Country Club.
The annual golf tournament is the largest fundraiser for the Gridiron Boosters, which helps to support the Walpole High football program.
This year, tickets are $125 per golfer, or $500...
Moyamoya Fundraiser returning to Walpole
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The ninth annual Moyamoya Disease Fundraiser will be held this year on June 18 at 3 Muskett Lane in Walpole.
The fundraiser will kick off with a 5K run and walk starting at 9:30 a.m. After the 5K, the 3v3 basketball tournament will be held for middle and high school students at 12 p.m.
The...
Honeybee expert to discuss his book at the Walpole Library
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The book “Following the Wild Bees” will be presented by its author, Thomas Seeley, in the Community Room of the Walpole Public Library at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 25. Admission is free, and all are welcome.
Professor Thomas D. Seeley of Cornell University, a world authority on honeybees, vividly describes the history...
Walpole Day returning this Saturday
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By Stephen Press
Hometown Weekly Staff
Walpole Day will be returning to town on Saturday, May 14. The popular event will feature a number of activities and vendors, all celebrating Walpole, and will run until 3 p.m.
The festivities will begin at noon with the annual town parade. The route will start at the high school,...
Folk duo to perform at the Walpole Public Library
Good music will fill the air live when the married folk duo Atwater~Donnelly returns to the Community Room of the Walpole Public Library on Tuesday evening, May 17, at 7:30 p.m.
People of all ages will enjoy and are welcome, and there is no charge to attend this concert. Those in the audience last...
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Walpole teacher honored in ‘My Favorite Teacher’ contest
Mary Abplanalp, an English and History teacher at Bird Middle School in Walpole, was recognized by sixth grade student Emma Webb at the Barnes & Noble “My Favorite Teacher” contest.
The Barnes & Noble “My Favorite Teacher” program provides middle and high school students the opportunity to tell their communities how much they appreciate their...
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Walpole police receive Click it or Ticket grant
