By Julie Marrinucci Hometown Weekly Correspondent
On October 17, the town of Medfield, MA, is planning a parade to celebrate its milestone 375th anniversary. But this is no ordinary parade, according to Marion Bonoldi, Town Clerk and Tracey Klenk, Assistant Town Clerk, both on the 6-person parade committee.
“This will be a once-in-a-generation event,” said...
By Julie Marrinucci Hometown Weekly Correspondent
The Town of Walpole Memorial Day observances were held Monday, May 25th, on the Town Common to honor fallen heroes as well as those who serve today. Ian Rogers, Director of Veterans Services, opened the ceremony.
Keynote speaker Attorney Steven Brady, a 20-year career veteran as an Army JAG...
By Julie Marrinucci Hometown Weekly Correspondent
Armistice or Remembrance Day, on May 16th of this year, was apropos for the events taking place at American Legion, George B. Preston Post 209 in Dover, MA.
On a sunny Saturday afternoon, the town’s Memorial Day Committee, Legion members, relatives,...
By Julie Marrinucci Hometown Weekly Correspondent
“The best part of this project was learning all about people in Walpole who sacrificed their lives,” said Rocco Lewis, a Walpole High School junior. “And this might sound crazy, but being out in nature, in the quiet, focusing on documenting these veterans, it really brought me peace.”
Lewis...
