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Miles for Mom: Boston Marathon debut

Miles for Mom: Boston Marathon debut

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Longtime Westwood resident Jessica Hajjar just recently ran her first Boston Marathon on Monday, April 15th, alongside her younger brother Matt. This sister-brother duo ran in honor of their late mother who tragically passed away in November 2023 after battling Amyotrophic...

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4youIwillfight keeps on fighting

4youIwillfight keeps on fighting

By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter

To date, Tara O’Brien (Pacella’s) ALS charity, 4youIwillfight, has raised over $100,000 that she has given directly to the Healey Center at Mass General Hospital, ALS One and Compassionate Care ALS. When Tara started this effort on January 6 this past year - the very day...

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Wong’s Warriors battling ALS with fundraiser

On September 14 at 7:00 p.m., the community will celebrate a night of fun and entertainment to benefit a wonderful Walpole family’s fight against ALS. The band Magnus will take the stage at the German American Club in Walpole for the fundraiser, which will include a cash bar, live music, light refreshments, door prizes, raffles, and...
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Walpole’s Adams takes Ice Bucket Challenge

Walpole’s Adams takes Ice Bucket Challenge
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By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor It’s been a summer to remember for Walpole native Johnny Adams, and as hot and busy as it has been, Adams is finding productive and traditionally heartwarming ways to cool down. Upon earning his degree from Boston College, where he was a standout shortstop for the Eagles throughout...
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Keeping up with Medfield

Keeping up with Medfield
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By Katrina Margolis Hometown Weekly Reporter The town of Medfield is never a dull place, and no one knows that better than Mike Sullivan, the Town Administrator. Recently, Sullivan was the guest on Medfield TV’s “Happenings in Medfield with Ann Thompson.” There were several areas of interest that Thompson discussed with Sullivan, but the main...
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