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Do-Si-Doers celebrate 68th anniversary

Do-Si-Doers celebrate 68th anniversary

by Audrey Anderson

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Square dancers gathered together at Blackburn Hall in Walpole to dance in honor of the 68th anniversary of the Do-Si-Doers Square Dance Club of Walpole. Coming from near and far, including Cranston (Rhode Island), Mansfield, Norfolk, Walpole, Dover, Westwood, Dedham, Medfield,...

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Halloween happens on Main Street

Halloween happens on Main Street
By Amelia Tarallo Hometown Weekly Staff Each year, 41 million kids from all around the U.S. go trick-or-treating on Halloween night. Many places tack on additional celebrations as a way to ensure that everyone gets the perfect amount of candy, costume, and fun for the holiday. On Saturday, October 26, the children of Walpole gathered to trick...
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Eagle Scout Corriveau installs flag drop boxes

Eagle Scout Corriveau installs flag drop boxes
For his Eagle project, Eagle Scout Sean Corriveau of Boy Scout Troop 97 built two flag drop boxes where worn-out American flags can be dropped off for proper disposal. One of the flag drop boxes is located outside the VFW Hall at 33 Robbins Road. The other drop box, originally located in the temporary fire...
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Parachute Playtime a favorite for kids

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By Katrina Margolis Hometown Weekly Reporter For the past four years or so, each Thursday, children from the ages of one through five have been welcome to play at Blackburn Hall on a variety of bouncy houses. Led by Lauren Macomber, Parachute Playtime and Bouncy House is a program geared towards younger kids, especially as...
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Primary Election Day in Massachusetts

Primary Election Day in Massachusetts
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By James Ensor Hometown Weekly Reporter Thursday, September 8 saw primary elections take place across the state of Massachusetts. The results of these elections will decide whose names are on the ballot for the major parties in the November general elections. Positions ranged from our representatives in Congress to the local Sheriff, and many...
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Walpole Day Trolley Tour

Walpole Day Trolley Tour
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This Walpole Day, explore Walpole’s most-identifiable landmarks and experience the town’s rich 291-year history with a chance to take a trolley tour through Walpole’s historic neighborhoods. The Walpole Historical Society and the Walpole Recreation Department are partnering together to sponsor a historic trolley tour of our town on Walpole Day 2016, which will...
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