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Walpole Farmer’s Market extravaganza

By Avonlea Cummings

Hometown Weekly Reporter 

Predicted storms subsided on Saturday morning just in time for weekly vendors to gather their cherished goods to offer at the local Farmer’s Market. Located at Spring Brook Park, the Walpole Farmer’s Market is a perfect morning getaway to discover local...

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Walpole kids dig Dinoman

By Elizabeth Connolly

Hometown Weekly Reporter

You always know something exceptionally great is happening at Walpole Public Library (WPL) when it’s a bit challenging to find a parking spot. This was the case on Wednesday, July 12th, and almost immediately upon entering the library you could see...

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Concerts on the Common return

By Elizabeth Connolly

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Amidst a summer that has appeared to consist primarily of rainy days, the clouds parted last Tuesday, July 11th, for the first installment of Concerts on the Common, an annual tradition of live music on the town common by the gazebo.

Bird Park: local paradise

By Avonlea Cummings

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Taking a stroll through marvelous greenery, birds chirping, a light breeze in the air, and bright vibrant flowers surrounding you is a perfect nature paradise. What if I told you this nature wonder is right in town? Recently, I took a...

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Transporting to the Magnificent Faroe Islands

By Avonlea Cummings

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Our world has many unique wonders that it offers to pique our curiosity; it holds magnificent treasures of picturesque landscapes and clear blue skies. Many have traveled to popular destinations like France, Italy, and Japan, but have you been to the...

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A wonderful night before the Fourth

By Riley Fontana 

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Walpole’s annual “Night Before the Fourth'' celebration started with its iconic fire truck parade. This marked Walpole's 63rd year of hosting the parade. The parade attracts people from all over, lining Common St. The parade featured new and historic fire trucks...

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Making time for movement

By Julia Beauregard

Hometown Weekly Editor

In today's fast-paced world, where sedentary lifestyles and technology dominate our daily routines, the importance of being active cannot be overstated. Engaging in regular physical activity is not only crucial for our physical well-being but also for our mental and emotional...

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Rainbow craft brings Pride to WPL

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Walpole Public Library hosted the Needle Felted Rainbow Patches crafting event on Friday, June 23rd. In honor of Pride month, attendees were able to pick from an array of fuzzy felted rainbow designs. 

These wool felted patches...

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Writers celebrated in Walpole

By Audrey Anderson

Hometown Weekly Reporter

This spring, the Walpole Cultural Council held their second annual, town-wide writing contest, Walpole Writes. The contest was open to all residents of Walpole, elementary school students through adults, and to nonresident students at Walpole schools. 

Entries were...

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Walpole celebrates Juneteenth

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Walpole was ready to celebrate Juneteenth on Monday, June 19th at the Walpole Commons. The Black woman-led organization, Be Inclusive, held their fourth annual Juneteenth Celebration for everyone to come and enjoy. This family-friendly event included multiple musical performances, a live...

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Successful Sommerfest at the BSV

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

On and off rain showers did not stop the crowd from funneling into the Bolyston Schul-Verein (BSV) on Saturday, June 10th. The Walpole German American Club hosted their annual Sommerfest on both Saturday and Sunday and it certainly did not disappoint! 

NRRC Summer Kickoff Bash

By Audrey Anderson

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Neponset River Regional Chamber of Commerce (NRRC), together with the Metro South and the United Regional Chambers held a fun Sumer Kickoff Bash on June 15 at the Norwood Space Center’s Outdoor Courtyard at 83 Morse Street in Norwood. 

KJ’s Con brightens farmers marke

By Julia Beauregard

Hometown Weekly Editor

Though the weather was less than favorable this past Saturday morning, the Walpole Farmers Market is always held rain or shine. Despite the drizzle, vendors and visitors still came out to brave the weather. KJ’s Con, a dynamic musical duo, brightened...

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The history of Walpole School Garden Project

By Julia Beauregard

Hometown Weekly Editor

Each and every Saturday from mid June to late October, the Walpole Farmers Market appears at Spring Brook Park in downtown Walpole. Local vendors, ranging from local farmers, bakers, and creators of all sorts host booths to display and sell their...

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Walpole’s very own Ninja

By Avonlea Cummings

Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter 

You know the typical sports of soccer, lacrosse, and baseball, but have you ever heard of Ninja? The American Ninja Warrior? What if we told you Walpole has its very own Ninja?

Griffin Mace is only eleven...

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Tour-de-Force performance of Princess Diana

by Audrey Anderson

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Judith Kalaora, a professional educator, researcher, writer, and living historian, is the founder and artistic director of History at PlayTM, a company that presents living history programs worldwide. The company’s programs focus on “influential and often forgotten women” in history, such...

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Walpole graduates class of 2023

By Elizabeth Connolly

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Though the only thing shining were the faces in the crowd, the 149th Walpole High School (WHS) graduation went on as planned last Sunday, June 4th. There had been some debate over where the ceremony would take place due to the...

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Taste of summer at the Biergarten

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

On Friday, May 26th, the German/American Club of Walpole kicked off the start of summer with their May Country Biergarten. This event took place in Walpole at Boylston Schul-Verein, also known as the BSV. The venue included beautiful outdoor covered seating...

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Walpole Historical Society celebrates 125th anniversary

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

In honor of their 125th Anniversary, the Walpole Historical Society hosted a celebratory event on Saturday, May 27th, at their specific location, the Deacon Willard Lewis House. According to their website, the Walpole Historical Society began on May 23rd, 1898, and...

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League School holds first ever prom

League School of Greater Boston hosted a special celebration this past weekend at its campus in Walpole.  On Friday, May 19, students donned their finest dresses and suits for the school’s first ever prom, which featured dancing and much more. 

League School students often don’t have the chance to take...

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