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Local veterans visit Blake Middle School

Superintendent Jeffrey J. Marsden and Blake Middle School Principal Nat Vaughn take great pride in the school's enduring commitment to fostering a strong sense of community and instilling essential values in their students. One notable testament to this commitment is the school's annual tradition, which was once again joyfully upheld this year—the invitation...

<strong>Medfield celebrates Veterans Day</strong>

By Cameron Small
Hometown Weekly Correspondent

Veterans Day is more than just a day off from school — it’s a day to honor and celebrate the veterans who have served and sacrificed for us so that we may live safely and freely.

Different communities honor their veterans in...

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Past and Present

By Tom Keating
Hometown Weekly Contributor

My Vietnam War was a mix of crushing heat and tremendous rain, long days working, and rocket and sapper attacks at our base. I worked as an administrative clerk for the 47th Military History Detachment, and later for the general staff at USARV HQ in...

While not open to the public, the wreath at the memorial in Walpole was laid as part of the remembrance.

By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter

Even in a time of global pandemic, some things are just too important to skip.

Walpole residents get outside on weekend

A family sits on a rock and picnics, right next to White's Bridge

By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter

The people of Walpole were out and about on Saturday morning, doing whatever they could to get outside and enjoy themselves while maintaining proper social distancing...

COA knitters deliver warmth for holidays

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Members of the Walpole Council on Aging knitting and crocheting group have been working hard all year, putting their talents to good use. The group has been preparing all year for their annual delivery to the patients at the VA Hospital in West Roxbury. 140 afghans and 100 hats and scarves were hand-delivered...

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By James Kinneen Hometown Weekly Reporter On Monday, Wellesley police officers, firemen, veterans and various other members of the community gathered inside the still-under-renovation Great Hall inside of Town Hall to honor the town’s veterans. With around 75 people in attendance, the event began at 11 a.m. on the eleventh day of the eleventh...

Veteran Sahagian visits High Rock School

By Amelia Tarallo Hometown Weekly Staff Each year, the United States celebrates Veterans Day. There are parades and ceremonies, and sometimes even a day off from work or school. But for kids, particularly those growing up now, it is sometimes easy to forget the sacrifices our veterans have made. Count the students at the High Rock...

Post 104 remembers namesake Pvt. Crowley

In American Legions circles, Walpole Legion Post 104 is widely known as the Thomas H. Crowley Post 104. When the American Legion was organized following World War I, each local post, when chartered, was assigned a number - in Walpole, Post 104. In addition, most posts adopted a name - usually someone in the community who...

Needham veterans Tom Keating and Bill Topham, both veterans of Vietnam, were recently invited by Representative Denise Garlick and Senator Mike Rush to provide support and comments to the Veterans and Federal Affairs Committee at the Massachusetts State House on H.3206 – An Act relative to providing veteran survivor benefits. This bill was sponsored by Representative...

This Old Town: Happy 100th Birthday, American Legion

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In 1919, following World War I, the American Legion was founded by veterans returning from Europe. Their mission was to benefit those veterans who served during any wartime. The actual beginnings of the American Legion began with a group of 20 officers who served in France in the American Expeditionary Forces (A.E.F.) during...

Memorial Day Service honors veterans, Denneen

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Ethel Simeone reads “On Flander’s Field”.[/caption] Last Monday afternoon at the Walpole Town Common, veterans, mourners, military vehicles and Walpole High School students gathered to celebrate Memorial Day and honor the Walpole...

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By Amelia Tarallo Hometown Weekly Staff Each year on the last Monday of May, most towns hold a Memorial Day celebration to honor veterans who have served to protect the United States of America. There are barbecues, a plethora of cemetery visits, and gun salutes to honor all of those brave men and women who...

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By Robby McKittrick Hometown Weekly Reporter Every year on Veterans Day, the Needham community comes together at Memorial Park to honor the town’s veterans with a commemorative service. This past Sunday, crowds of Needham residents, firefighters, police officers, and, of course, veterans came out for the ceremony. “I have friends who have served and died,” said Tom...

Tag Archives: veterans

Local veterans visit Blake Middle School

Medfield celebrates Veterans Day

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Past and Present

Memorial Day moves to prerecorded video

COA knitters deliver warmth for holidays

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Wellesley salutes its veterans

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Veteran Sahagian visits High Rock School

Post 104 remembers namesake Pvt. Crowley

Keating, Topham address State House

This Old Town: Happy 100th Birthday, American Legion

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Memorial Day Service honors veterans, Denneen

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Dover celebrates Memorial Day

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Needham honors vets in memorial service

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