Old Post Road Fair goes country
Village Fair returns to Walpole
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By Douglas McCulloch
Hometown Weekly Staff
With rain in the forecast but holding off until the afternoon, a sizable croud turned out to the Epiphany Parish of Walpole’s annual Village Fair on June 11.
The event began early at 8 a.m. with a pancake breakfast. At 8:45, the annual road race and fun run through...
Walpole police hosting Narcan training session
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The Walpole Police Department will be hosting a training session on the use of Narcan and a CPR training class on June 22 from 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. at the Walpole Public Library. The Narcan training session will run from 6 p.m. – 7 p.m., and the CPR training session will...
Walpole potters raise $1,800 for homeless children
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Last month, the potters from Potters Place of Walpole raised $1,800 to benefit a Foxboro based non-profit organization created to raise awareness and funds to support 2.5 million homeless children in America.
Nearly 200 vases and other one-of-a-kind pottery pieces were created and sold as part of their recent Spring Show and Sale.
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Congratulations Walpole High Class of 2016
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By Rachel Borman
Hometown Weekly Contributor
Laughs and cheers. Hugs and tears. A sense of camaraderie and at least one very loud air horn. These were some of the most prominent parts of Walpole High School’s graduation day on Sunday, June 5.
294 seniors received diplomas surrounded by family and friends, as well as the school...
Walpole town election results released
By Douglas McCulloch
Hometown Weekly Staff
James Stanton and Nancy MacKenzie beat out challenger Tom Brown to secure their spots on the Walpole Board of Selectmen at the annual town election on June 4.
Out of Walpole’s 17,184 of registered voters, 2,538 made it out to the polls to cast their votes for various town offices and...
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Old Post Road students learn math in the park
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By Douglas McCulloch
Hometown Weekly Staff
On a sunny Monday morning, Old Post Road School fifth grade classes took a field trip to Bird Park for the school’s 23rd annual Math Day.
The fifth graders spent most of their school day enjoying fun activities with a math-themed twist at Bird Park. Students raced through an...
Ice Cream Festival returning to Bird Park in Walpole
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The Trustees of Reservations and Friends of Bird Park will host its Annual Ice Cream Festival at Francis William Bird Park on Saturday, June 18 from 3 p.m. – 7 p.m.
This year, Bird Park’s most popular summer event is expanding. The festival will include a longer running time, new and exciting...
Walpole Robotics hosting Bottle and Can Drive
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The Walpole Robotics team will be hosting their annual Bottle and Can Drive on Saturday June 11 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in front of the Plimpton School next to Walpole High School.
Glass bottles can only be accepted if in their original cardboard boxes. Students will sort plastic...
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
