Category Archive for "Walpole"

Walpole Farmers Market opens for summer

By Douglas McCulloch Hometown Weekly Staff The Walpole Farmers Market officially opened for the summer season last Friday, as vendors from Walpole and around the region gathered at the opening day. From fresh local produce to chocolate and sweets to lemonade, the Walpole Farmers Market features a number of vendors this year offering a number of items...

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The Walpole Recreation Department is excited to announce its Summer 2016 Concert on the Common schedule, beginning Tuesday July 5 with a performance by “Eleven” at the bandstand downtown. The Concerts on the Common are complimentary to the public. Enjoy dinner at one of Walpole’s downtown restaurants then stop by the Town Common...

Walpole planning to implement new electricity program

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The Town of Walpole has begun the planning process to implement the Walpole Power Choice program, a municipal electricity aggregation program. By bulk purchasing electricity for the entire community within the program, Walpole will seek a lower rate than Eversource's Basic Service electricity supply rate and the price stability that comes with a...

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By Liz Connolly Hometown Weekly Correspondent Hundreds of local families came out for some ice cream on an absolutely picturesque afternoon at Bird Park’s annual Ice Cream Social last Saturday. A beloved local tradition for over a decade, this year’s event featured lots of music, games, friends, fun, and tasty treats for all. This year’s...

Walpole resident raises moyamoya funds, awareness

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By Stephen Press Hometown Weekly Staff Justin Doo is one in a million. Or one in two million, if the statistics are to be believed. Justin, a Walpole resident and senior at Xaverian Brothers High School, has moyamoya disease, a rare condition that doctors estimate affects only one in two million people. The disease involves...

Walpole gearing up for annual Night Before the Fourth celebration

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The Walpole Fire Department and the Walpole Recreation Department are gearing up for another fabulous fireworks show, which will take place on the Night Before the Fourth, Sunday July 3. Festivities begin at 6 p.m. with the popular Fire Engine Parade that starts at the East Walpole Square. The parade features fire...

Walpole swimmer joins Swim Across America

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Kathleen Tetreault of Walpole has joined Swim Across America (SAA) to make a splash for pediatric cancer programs at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and MassGeneral Hospital for Children Cancer Center. Tetreault will swim in the 20th annual Boston Harbor Swim on July 8, alongside Olympians Carlton Bruner, Janel Jorgensen McArdle, Kristy Kowal, Heather Petri,...

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By Rachel Borman Hometown Weekly Correspondent Many families attended Old Post Road Elementary School’s Country Fair on Sunday, June 13. Following in the footsteps of last year’s Big 50 Carnival, the planning committee chose a Country Fair theme that influenced all areas of the event. In the country spirit, unique additions to...

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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. ...

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...

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...

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...

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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...

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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...

Category Archives: Walpole

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