Hometown News

The importance of supporting your local library

With recent cuts to the IMLS, it is more important than ever to show up for your local libraries. What are ways that you can support your local library?

Hometown Sports

Wolverines undefeated streak rolls on

Westwood girls lacrosse’s tense matchup against the number one ranked team out of New Hampshire, Bishop Guertin, ended in a resounding win for the Wolverines 15-7.

Needham

Schwartz and Pillar discuss The Legacy of Morrie

The Needham Free Public Library hosted photographer Heather Pillar and writer/producer Rob Schwartz to discuss The Legacy of Morrie. Who is Morrie Schwartz? For those unfamiliar, Morrie Schwartz is the titular figure from the world famous memoir, “Tuesdays with Morrie,” by Mitch Albom.

Medfield

Medfield’s history comes to life

The bustling streets of Medfield were filled with families venturing from place-to-place this past weekend as locals set out to enjoy the annual Medfield Historical Weekend.

Dover-Sherborn

Dover doctor convicted of voluntary manslaughter

Dr. Ingolf Tuerk, the former chief of urology at St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center in Brighton took the stand on Tuesday, April 8 after being accused of killing his wife and dumping her body in a pond near the couple’s home in Dover. The incident took place five years ago in 2020.

Westwood

Taste of the Region at Blue Hill Country Club

The Neponset River Regional Chamber of Commerce presented Taste of the Region, a showcase of restaurants, caterers, and other food businesses held in the ballroom at the Blue Hill Country Club in Canton. Seventeen companies provided information and delicious tasting samples during the evening.

Walpole

Reggie Gibson comes to Walpole

April is National Poetry Month; where poets and poetry lovers come together to celebrate poets and their craft. To celebrate National Poetry Month, the Walpole Public Library hosted literary performer, educator, and poet Reggie Gibson.