Rocking out on the Walpole common
Walpole woman honored as Unsung Heroine
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The Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women held their Thirteenth Annual Unsung Heroines of Massachusetts event at the Massachusetts State House Great Hall of Flags last Wednesday.
Jean L. Augusta of Walpole was among those recognized from across the Commonwealth. They were nominated by Representative Louis L. Kafka (D- Stoughton) and Representative...
Walpole celebrates the fourth
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By Douglas McCulloch
Hometown Weekly Staff
Walpole rang in Independence Day with its annual Night Before the Fourth celebrations on July 3.
The day and night of early Indepdence Day celebrations kicked off with the popular fire truck parade though downtown Walpole. The parade featured emergency vehicles and fire trucks from both Walpole and a...
Walpole’s newest park gets an addition
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The newest park in Walpole has a new addition. Spring Brook Park in the town center near the field adjacent to Town Hall and East Street added a new covered picnic space under the ramada.
The ramada was dedicated in September, but lacked one feature – a picnic bench. The...
Walpole family traces roots to famous home
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On June 18, the National Park Service resumed public tours for The Wayside in Concord, best known as the most literary house in America – the childhood home of Louisa May Alcott inspiring “Little Women;” the only house ever owned by Nathaniel Hawthorne; and a landmark protected by Harriett Lothrop, author of...
Epiphany Parish of Walpole hosting outdoor movie night
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Epiphany Parish of Walpole, located at 62 Front Street, is inviting the community to a free showing of the Disney animated film “Zootopia” on Thursday, July 21 at 8:30 p.m.
The movie will be shown outdoors on the lawn under the stars, and the public is invited to bring chairs or a...
Walpole Rec hosts first outdoor movie night
By Douglas McCulloch
Hometown Weekly Staff
Children and families gathered at Stone Field last Friday to enjoy Walpole’s first outdoor movie night under the stars.
The kickoff premiere of Walpole Recreation’s new “Screen on the Green” summer film program featured a showing of the film “Minions.” The film kicked off at dusk on a warm summer Friday...
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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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Walpole Recreation announces Concerts on the Common schedule
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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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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...
Bird Park hosts ice cream festival
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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,...
Old Post Road Fair goes country
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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...
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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