Medfield Library celebrates centennial
Springdale festival brightens up rainy Saturday
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By Laura Drinan
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Neither rain nor thunderstorm warnings stopped Dover residents from enjoying the autumn themed festival at Springdale Field. Under the protection of a 3,600 square foot tent, festival-goers enjoyed warm food and drinks, live entertainment, and the company of the community, all while supporting the Dover Land Conservation Trust (DLCT).
This...
Library director says goodbye to Medfield
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By Laura Drinan
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Medfield prides itself on a fantastic library, with a huge selection of books and media, phenomenal activities, and a caring staff. One of the people who makes the Medfield Public Library such a treasured place is the director, Kristen Chin, known as Kris around the library. As much as...
Mad Science program electrifies Needham students
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By Laura Drinan
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Needham Free Public Library invited children six and up to an electricity workshop on September 19. As the participants experimented with plasma balls, circuits, and conductors, they underwent a transformation from curious kids to mad scientists. Kaela, the instructor from Mad Science, a national science enrichment group, facilitated...
Pub-crawl cheers for new senior center
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By Laura Drinan
Hometown Weekly Reporter
For most parents, September is a very busy month. As the kids settle back into school, fall activities start back up and families are forced to readjust their schedules. Consequently, this usually means parents’ social lives are temporarily put on pause while they adapt to the new changes that...
Community celebrates sixth annual Westwood Day
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By Laura Drinan
Hometown Weekly Reporter
It might sound cruel to send children to school on a Saturday, but none of Westwood’s families minded going to the high school on September 23. The parking lot was not filled with the cars of students and faculty, and school buses were not lined up outside of the...
Glad Rags unites thrifty with charity
By Laura Drinan
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Imagine going to the mall and finding designer brand clothes for less than ten dollars. It might sound too good to be true. Perhaps then it seems impossible that one could conveniently find such deals in Westwood center, while supporting a non-profit that prevents child cruelty.
At Glad Rags in Westwood,...
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Russian singers perform sensational concert
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By Laura Drinan
Hometown Weekly Reporter
In the United States, many churches are familiar with an organ or piano accompanying a choir, but such is not the case in Russia. Four graduates of the St. Petersburg Conservatory, a world-renowned music school, performed a breathtaking concert at Westwood’s St. John’s on September 15 without the use...
Davis Museum offers art experience
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By Laura Drinan
Hometown Weekly Reporter
As students headed back to school at the beginning of the month, the community was been eager to discover what intriguing pieces of art and culture Wellesley College’s Davis Museum would house. On September 19, the Davis Museum opened to the public, unveiling impressive and diverse collections from a...
Library’s open craft inspires creativity
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By Laura Drinan
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The community can always count on the Dover Town Library for a fun-filled day of crafting. Their “Open Art for Kids” event was no exception. The library hosted an informal, drop-in crafting session for children of all ages to create their own masterpieces from an assortment of materials from...
Special Olympians inspire in Needham
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By Laura Drinan
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Charles River Center’s Ellie Bloom Special Olympics took to the track at Needham’s DeFazio Park on September 16 for a day of athletic activities and socializing. Dozens of balloons adorned the entrance to the track as the Special Olympic athletes made their way inside for the start...
Horticultural Society fuses art with nature
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By Laura Drinan
Hometown Weekly
The Massachusetts’s Horticultural Society’s Gardens at Elm Bank are truly a piece of art. From the meticulously planted flowers and shrubs to the perfectly manicured greens, the Elm Bank grounds are a treat for the senses, boasting beautiful sights, fresh scents, and a relaxed atmosphere.
It would seem an ideal venue...
Youths sing and swing at library
By Laura Drinan
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Story time, playing instruments, and dancing are some of the most enriching activities for children. They are activities that can be done nearly anywhere at just about any time with practically anybody. While the combinations of what, where, when and with whom are endless, preschool-aged children found themselves listening to stories,...
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Islington Branch Library hosts mini golf
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By Laura Drinan
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Who would have imagined that a one-room library could turn into a six-hole mini golf course in just a couple of hours?
Well, for the second year in a row, Westwood’s Islington Branch Library transformed their cozy library into a challenging golf course for families to enjoy on August...
Westwood campers conduct ‘Top Secret’ experiments
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By Laura Drinan
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Westwood’s elementary and middle school students expanded their math and science skills this summer through the Recreation Department with Top Secret Science, a program focusing on hands-on STEM activities. The weeklong program gave the participants dozens of opportunities to explore the different branches of STEM, but the program overall...
LEGO story time unleashes imaginations
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By Laura Drinan
Hometown Weekly Reporter
LEGOs are more than just building blocks for hands-on science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM) activities. Although the tiny plastic parts are sure to injure a bare foot if they’re stepped on, LEGOs are also guaranteed to ignite one’s creativity and ingenuity. At the Walpole Library’s LEGO Story...
Farmers Market prospers at new location
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By Laura Drinan
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Not many people realize that a farmers market must include at least two farmers. Otherwise, with only one farmer, it is called a farm stand. The Walpole Farmers Market not only features produce from three farms – with one of them right here in Walpole – but also includes...
Needham Library guests make nature crafts
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By Laura Drinan
Hometown Weekly Reporter
In just a few weeks, Massachusetts’s lush greenery will turn brilliant shades of red, orange, and yellow. Autumn in New England is known for its beautiful, vibrant colors in nature. Although it surely is still summer, Needham Free Public Library’s librarian, Veronica McCarthy, set up a colorful nature craft...
Inspirational musical sings for gender equality
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By Laura Drinan
Hometown Weekly Reporter
On August 26, 1920, the Nineteenth Amendment was adopted into the Constitution, giving female citizens the right to vote in the United States. To mark this incredible victory for women, “We Did It For You!”, a musical about the amazing women who fought for gender equality, hit the stage...
Kindergarteners get a taste of bus routine
