Council on Aging brings bingo and more
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By Katrina Margolis
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Three months ago, the Walpole Council on Aging acquired a new Director, Ms. Kerri McManama. While the COA has always provided a myriad of events and opportunities, McManama is making sure that this only increases in the months to come. This past Friday, the COA held its weekly Bingo...
Hylander brings ‘Christmas Carol’ to life
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By Katrina Margolis
Hometown Weekly Reporter
An absolute classic, it is nearly impossible to get through the holiday season without some version of Charles Dickens’ ‘A Christmas Carol.’ Whether it’s the actual novella, or one of the many film adaptations including traditional renderings, comedic approaches such as ‘Scrooged,’ or even animated versions like ‘Mr....
Community campaigns for VGo Robot
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Ten-year-old Walpole resident Philip Lippolis is fighting through his second round of cancer and will have to be isolated for a year due to his immune system. Philip’s family and friends are looking to raise money to purchase a VGo robot so Philip can...
Boy Scouts clear Walpole trails
On December 11, 13, members of the Boy Scout Troop 97 Walpole partnered with the Walpole Trails Committee to clear and widen existing trails.
Under the direction of Gary Riggott, the participants cleared three trails in the town forest that connects to the Bay Circuit Trail. This clearing allows for better public access to the...
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Historical Society hosts annual Craft Fair
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By Katrina Margolis
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The town of Walpole is no stranger to holiday cheer. Nearly 700 people came out to the town tree lighting, illustrating the strong local commitment to tradition and holiday festivities. This year, though, there was a new tradition in town: The Historical Society Craft Fair. This year heralded the...
Mahjongg provides mental stimulation and fun
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By Katrina Margolis
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Many are unaware even of what mahjongg is, confused by its foreign sounding name, believing it to be some form of martial arts or perhaps a way to move furniture around. However, the game has caught on in Walpole. Every Monday at 1:30 p.m. a group of women get...
Library upgrades A/V equipment
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The Walpole Public Library has installed a new state-of-the art projector and screen in the Community Room. According to Salvatore Genovese, Library Director, the new ceiling-mounted projector and the screen as well as the sound are controlled from a single point, so presenters can easily and quickly turn on the system without having...
Vigilance, calm encouraged regarding break-ins
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By Stephen Press
Hometown Weekly Staff
Reports of overnight vehicular break-ins in Walpole have some residents nervous during the holiday season. The reports of the break-ins have largely originated from the area around Route 1.
Particularly in the wake of the recent weapons discharge at the Econo Lodge on the Walpole-Sharon border (which itself is...
Be a Santa to a senior
Each year, Home Instead Senior Care offices throughout North America spread holiday cheer to lonely or financially-challenged seniors through the Be a Santa to a Senior program. The program has attracted upwards of 60,000 volunteers over the past thirteen years distributing gifts to deserving seniors. Since introducing the Be a Santa to a Senior program,...
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JWCW raises funds for vets, domestic violence
The Junior Woman’s Club of Walpole’s (JWCW) 6th annual Beer, Wine & Spirits Tasting was held on Friday, Nov. 4th at CBS Scene in Patriot’s Place and was another resounding success. This year’s event raised $5,080 to help bolster the local programs organized by the Walpole Veterans Committee. At the JWCW’s November meeting, members presented...
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Shooting at Econo Lodge stuns Walpole
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Police have a suspect in last week’s shooting at the Econo Lodge on the Walpole/Sharon line.
Responders from the Sharon Police, with assistance from both Walpole and State Police officers, headed to the scene around 10:46 a.m. on Thursday morning, according to the official Sharon Police Facebook page. They had received a phone call...
Town Commons are more than they appear
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By Katrina Margolis
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Having grown up in New England, many of us probably take town commons for granted. They have been an integral part of our lives from the start, and as we start to grow, we forget just how special or unique it is to have a town common, especially a...
United Church December special events upcoming
The Advent and Christmas season at United Church is a very special time of year. Numerous events occur throughout the month in addition to the Church’s weekly Advent Sunday morning worship services under the theme of “Longing and Belonging.” All are welcome to any of the upcoming events.
On December 11, morning worship at 10:00...
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RB Foundation supports Walpole’s MacIntyre
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The RB Foundation proudly supports former Walpole resident Heidi MacIntyre in her fight against colon cancer. Heidi was raised in Walpole and attended Blessed Sacrament school and Walpole High School. Heidi currently resides in Swansea with her husband, Dan, and two children, Skye and Nate.
The RB Foundation is 501(c)3 charitable organization. Its...
Walpole churches give thanks at ecumenical service
On Tuesday, November 22, over 70 people gathered at the South Walpole United Methodist Church, to give thanks for their blessings. Members of the congregation of the host church were joined by members of Blessed Sacrament Parish, United Church in Walpole, Epiphany Episcopal Church in Walpole Center, St. Mary’s Parish, and Union Congregational Church of...
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Christmas Carol comes to Walpole Library
“A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens will be read by Gary Hylander at 7:00 p.m. on Monday evening, December 12, in the Community Room of the Walpole Public Library. Hylander, a well-known local lecturer on American history, gives a dramatic reading of the beloved original 1846 classic yuletide fantasy. All are welcome, and there is...
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Camy 5K Run & David 5k Walk delights Walpole
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It was a cool fall day with blue skies for the 16th annual Camy 5K Run & David 5K Walk at the Walpole Italian-American Club on Saturday, November 12. Mark D’Amico won the men’s division for the first time (19:05) and course record-holder Mimi Fallon won her record-setting fourth women’s division title (20:05)...
From Beirut to Walpole, Leland keeps peace
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By Linda Thomas
Hometown Weekly Correspondent
The boy’s legs didn’t look like any that Fred Leland had ever seen.
There was something about the young boy walking around wounded but still full of life. It seemed, Leland thought then, that the boy hadn’t realized his infection was serious due to his injuries.
“We had a language barrier,”...
Santa comes to Walpole
