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A sweet collaboration between Walpole schools

A sweet collaboration between Walpole schools

by Elizabeth Connolly

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Fourth graders from Fisher School recently had the opportunity to learn the process of maple sugaring from students at the Norfolk County Agricultural School (NCAS).  Through a special collaboration between the schools, the fourth graders were able to head over to...

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Hiking the Harold LeBlanc Trail

Hiking the Harold LeBlanc Trail

From now on, walking this path should be called 'hiking the Harold.'

By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Harold LeBlanc Trail at the Fisher School was cleared by Paul Bolton and a crew of Boy Scouts this March. On the Walpole Trails Facebook page,...

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Historical Society to feature John Pritchard

Historical Society to feature John Pritchard
On Tuesday, October 8 at 7:30 p.m., John Pritchard will talk about Boston’s chocolate industry, based on his extensive experience with the Confectionary Division of NABISCO. In 1986, John was sent to Itapetinga, Brazil as a technical adviser for a facility being constructed to manufacture black Dutch cocoa. He is also familiar with the history...
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District Art Show celebrates student work

District Art Show celebrates student work
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By Laura Drinan Hometown Weekly Reporter Walpole Public Library patrons may have noticed the wide variety of beautiful artwork during their last visit to the building. With dozens of student-created pieces from each one of Walpole’s public schools on display, members of the community have been able to witness first hand the amazing work that...
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Third graders set for 1800s school day

Westwood’s third graders are gearing up for a unique experience. Each year, the Fisher School (home of the Westwood Historical Society) is transformed into an old-fashioned classroom with antique school desks and chairs, plus a dunce cap and stool. All Westwood third grade classes are then invited to an 1800s school day. Students dress in period...
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Experimental theater coming to Westwood

Experimental theater coming to Westwood
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In less than a month, The Fisher School will open its doors to the public for the premier of artist Madeline Bugeau-Heartt’s latest theatrical endeavor “A Crack of Strange Light.” The first segment of this strangely spiritual performance series will be performed in the restored one-room school house on November 12 at 4...
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Open Mic Night coming to Westwood

Open Mic Night coming to Westwood
The Westwood Historical Society is pleased to host Westwood Underground Music Society for an Open Mic Night Friday, February 10 at 7 p.m. at 830 High Street, The Fisher School, in Westwood. The Underground Music Society is a small organization at Westwood High School where musicians come together to collaborate, jam with other students, participate...
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Fisher PAC hosts carnival at the Fisher School

Fisher PAC hosts carnival at the Fisher School
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By Douglas McCulloch Hometown Weekly Staff The Fisher Elementary School transformed into a fun-packed family carnival on March 13 as the Fisher PAC hosted its annual Fisher Family Fun Carnival. During the event, classrooms inside Fisher Elementary were transformed into a miniature carnival, featuring many games and activities featured at most big-name traditional carnivals. Kids could...
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