By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Walpole Council on Aging (COA) hosts a monthly card-making class for its members, led by Marilyn Healy, who provides instructions to the group. These classes foster community engagement and provide opportunities for participants to celebrate various occasions each month.
Swifties enjoy WPL’s ERAs tour
By Julia Beauregard
Hometown Weekly Editor
Recently, Swifties of all ages flocked to the Walpole Public Library (WPL) for the ERAs Tour (Walpole Public Library’s Version). The lobby was filled with young girls, from ages 2 to 14, donning their Taylor Swift themed tee-shirts, sweatshirts, cardigans, and...
Linda Coombs discusses Aquinnah Wampanoag tribe
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
In recognition of Walpole’s 300th anniversary, the Friends of the Walpole Public Library (WPL) have teamed up with the Walpole Historical Society to plan a year-long series of amazing presentations centered around the town’s rich history. To start off this series,...
Jungle Books swings into town
by Elizabeth Connolly
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The curtain recently rose for another wonderful production from Walpole Children’s Theatre (WCT). This time around it was the timeless tale Jungle Book. This popular classic, adapted from Rudyard Kipling’s beloved stories, written by Vera Morris, and directed by Justin Connolly,...
Walpole seniors enjoy cupcakes with Cub Scouts
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Cub Scouts Pack 44 stopped by the Walpole Council on Aging (COA) to partake in some Valentine’s cupcake decorating. Seniors packed the room, some sporting their best Valentine’s attire, and eager to indulge in some delicious cupcakes.
Pack 44 provided all decorating...
WPL exhibits art by Bill St. George
By Audrey Anderson
Hometown Weekly Reporter
On Wednesday, February 7, The Walpole Public Library (WPL) held an opening reception for “Impressions” A Retrospective-William “Bill” St. George, 1939-2015. The reception was attended by family, friends, and fans of the Walpole artist, who admired St. George’s large-scale, impressionist, bright,...
Card discusses the legendary Tigerbelles
By Audrey Anderson
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Aime Alley Card, a nonfiction editor for Pangyrus literary magazine and a board member for the Women’s National Book Association, Boston Chapter, recently spoke at the Walpole Public Library about her newly released book “The Tigerbelles: Olympic Legends from Tennessee State.”
Seniors venture to Barbieland
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Recently, it was Movie Matinee Friday at the Walpole Council on Aging (COA). Seniors gathered at the South Street Center (SSC) to view the most recent release of the Barbie movie.
To add to the fun, Walpole COA...
Beloved COA Outreach Worker retires
By Julia Beauregard
Hometown Weekly Editor
After dedicating over eight years to the Walpole Council On Aging (COA), cherished Outreach Worker, Laurel St. Pierre, retired from her role in December. Laurel departs with a commendable list of achievements. Throughout her tenure, the COA extended outreach services 35,750...
South Street Center celebrates fifth birthday
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Walpole Council on Aging (COA) celebrated the South Street Center’s (SSC) fifth birthday on Friday, January 19th. Seniors gathered together to enjoy some light refreshments of coffee and cake, as well as listen to an incredible performance by the Retro Polatin...
Walpole remembers MLK
by Elizabeth Connolly
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Despite temperatures that hovered around freezing, a large group gathered on the town common on Monday, January 15th. They were there to honor and celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., on what would have been his 95th birthday....
Denman discusses John Quincy Adams
by Elizabeth Connolly
Hometown Weekly Reporter
History enthusiasts converged on Walpole Public Library (WPL) last Thursday, January 11th, for a presentation by local author and historian Jeffrey A. Denman. Denman was there to discuss the sixth president of the United States, also the subject of his novel...
Arthur Landfors receives Boston Post Cane Award
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Returning for its second consecutive year, the Walpole Council on Aging (COA) presented the Boston Post Cane to a new recipient on Thursday, January 4th. Seniors gathered for light refreshments of coffee and cookies while learning about the history of the...
Cookies and Cocoa brings community together
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Walpole Council on Aging (COA) conducted its third annual Cookies and Cocoa event at the end of last year. This gathering brought together members of the Council on Aging and their families for an afternoon featuring hot chocolate, cookies, and...
Walpole Trails hosts First Day Hike
By Julia Beauregard
Hometown Weekly Editor
On Monday, January 1, Walpole Trails hosted their fifth annual First Day Hike. According to their Facebook page, the group “added a 5th hike in our 5th year and as we celebrate the 300th anniversary of Walpole's founding.” This First Day...
December Daily delights COA community
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Walpole Council on Aging (COA) is a critical part of the Walpole community and their programs during December have been no different. The COA has been hosting a “December Daily” crafting time where everyone involved receives an album to decorate...
RBG visits the WPL
by Audrey Anderson
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Earlier this month, the Walpole Public Library (WPL) invited the public to attend "I Dissent" by Sheryl Faye Presents Historical Women. Talented actor Faye presents educational one-woman shows to adults and children at schools, libraries, senior centers, and other venues. She regularly...
Weihnachtskonzert at the BSV
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
On Sunday, December 17th the Walpole German American Club, Boylston Schul-Verein (BSV), hosted Weihnachtskonzert: A Christmas Concert of German Carols with English Introductions. Registration opened up weeks before the event and they had a completely sold out show.
Senior Moments Chorus performs at WPL
by Elizabeth Connolly
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Anyone wishing to get into the holiday spirit needn’t have looked any further than the Walpole Public Library (WPL) on Saturday, December 15th. This is when the Senior Moments Chorus group held their holiday concert, which was free and open to...
Walpole kicks off 300th year with light show
by Elizabeth Connolly
Hometown Weekly Reporter
On Saturday night, December 16th, thousands of residents gathered on Stone Field in the dark. They were there for the laser show, courtesy of the 300th Committee, which offered the 15 minute light spectacle free of charge to the public. There...
