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
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By Cameron Small
Hometown Weekly Correspondent
The women and men in blue keep our streets safe—arresting wrongdoers; teaching young children how to stay out of danger; and, contrary to stereotypes, not drinking copious amounts of coffee or over indulging in doughnuts. Outside their uniform and their duty, though, police officers are people—with hobbies, pastimes, and...
Andruzzi Comedy Night is smashing success
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Comedians Lenny Clarke, Tony V, Artie Januario, Brad Mastrangelo, Graig Murphy, Christine Hurley, Dave Russo and Johnny Pizzi united on one stage for the Joe Andruzzi Foundation’s (JAF) third annual comedy night fundraiser at Raffael’s Walpole. The New England comedians kept the wisecracks going all night to benefit the Joe Andruzzi Foundation’s mission...
Walpole Scouts raise Flags on the 48
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Just a few days after the September 11 attacks in 2001, six hikers decided to hike up Mount Liberty. The hikers carried 100 feet of rope and 30 feet of PVC tubing, and raised an American flag in honor of the victims. These hikers started the tradition called Flags on the 48.
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BSS Principal joins mission trip to Cuba
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Blessed Sacrament School Principal Jim Spillman spent five days in Cuba last May as part of a mission trip with the Pontifical Mission Societies of the Archdiocese of Boston. Travel to the island country is slowly opening up to Americans, making the journey a unique experience for any American educator. Mr. Spillman was...
Vandal retaliates after Walpole cancels dances
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By Harry Kane
Hometown Weekly Reporter
In the wake of a decision to cancel annual school dances at Walpole High School because of underage drinking, a lone individual defaced several walls with anti-police slogans on and off campus.
At the start of the school year, Principal Steven Imbusch cancelled the upcoming school dances due to last...
Live from Walpole, it’s Friday night!
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By Stephen Press
Hometown Weekly Staff
Walking from the public parking on East Street towards the center of town, the late afternoon sun shines brightly over the police department. In the the distance, the sound of live music and a crowd of people is unmistakable. Something festive is ahead, and the timing is perfect -...
In Walpole’s Jackson, a nurse and advocate
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By Linda Thomas
Hometown Weekly Correspondent
Since middle school, Chris was her best buddy.
She knew something was wrong with him every time his harsh cough left him fiercely gasping for air. At 13, Rachel Jackson didn’t know that cystic fibrosis might kill her friend.
That was 30 years ago and Jackson, who now understands the magnitude...
Walpole organ recital set for Tuesday
