By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Walpole Council on Aging (COA) hosted a special Veterans’ Breakfast to honor those who served, and their respected families, in reverence for Veterans’ Day happening on Monday, November 11th.
The room was overflowing with honored veterans and those who are extremely...
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Walpole Porkers charged into the second round of the MIAA Division 1 Playoffs with fire. They faced off against the Acton-Boxborough Revolution to advance into the Round of 8. A fourth quarter tie score created high tensions but Walpole was able to overcome with...
by Elizabeth Connolly
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Be Inclusive, a local nonprofit organization that celebrates diversity and inclusivity, held its fourth annual Grand Diwali event on Saturday, November 3rd. The sold out festival was held at the United Church on Common Street, and took place from 5:00-8:30 p.m.
Led...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Walpole Fire Department (WFD) opened their doors for an open house where locals welcomed to explore the facility.
Walpole Firefighters stood by the entrance to welcome people into what can only be described as a very successful...
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Walpole Porkers are back in the playoffs for a chance at another State Championship title. They started the playoff run on Saturday, November 1 against the Marshfield Rams shutting them out 6-0.
The first period saw three...
By Audrey Anderson
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Walpole Middle School was held on Wednesday, October 30, at the entrance to the new school. An excited crowd watched as the ceremonies were opened by an eighth-grade student who lead the Pledge of Allegiance. The...
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Walpole Timberwolves and the Needham Rockets finished off the varsity volleyball season at Needham on October 24. Each set was a chase for the lead, but Needham came out on top with a 3-0 win.
Walpole Senior...
By Ken Chaisson
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
On Tuesday, October 22, 2024, Walpole High School’s girls’ volleyball team faced off against Division 1 powerhouse Natick at Elm Street School in Walpole, following a thrilling five-set victory over Norwood the previous day.
The match also...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Recently, it was Movie Matinee Friday at the Walpole Council on Aging (COA). Seniors gathered at the South Street Center (SSC) to view the recent release of “Thelma.”
This specific event was sponsored by Norfolk County DA Morrissey’s...
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Golden Opportunities for Independence (GOFI) recently held its Fall fundraiser and Halloween party. GOFI is an organization based in Walpole that helps provide service dogs to those living with a disability.
The Howl-O-Ween party was hosted at Adams...
by Elizabeth Connolly
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Walpole’s second annual Falloween, an event that combines Halloween on Main with Harvest Fest, took place on Saturday, October 26th. It was a spectacular day with temps in the 60’s and wall-to-wall sunshine: perfect weather for almost any costume - and...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Sir Robert Walpole made a special appearance at the Walpole Public Library (WPL). Portrayed by local historian and historic interpreter Michael Lepage, along with his colleague Matthew Mees, Walpole detailed who exactly he was and why the town of Walpole was...
By Ken Chaisson
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
In Walpole, when you hear "swimming," the name "Cheryl Cavanaugh" comes to mind.
Coach Cheryl founded the Walpole High School Swim Team in 1989, following her establishment of the Walpole youth swim programs back in 1974. From...
By Julia Beauregard
Hometown Weekly Editor
The Walpole Public Library’s (WPL) Teen Advisory Board hosted their annual Halloween party for local children of all ages.
The event kicked off with a costume parade in the children’s room as kids dressed up as the likes...
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Westwood Wolverines hosted the undefeated Walpole Porkers for a heated battle on the field. Penalty corners and control of the ball spurred the Porkers to a 5-0 win over the Wolverines. Both teams played hard, but Walpole was able to...
By Ken Chaisson
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
Scott McGowan is in his second year as head coach of the Walpole Cheer team, and his leadership has made a noticeable impact. This year, the squad has grown to 29 members, including two boys who cheer at competitions. In...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Members of the Walpole Council on Aging (COA) came together at the South Street Center to celebrate Robin Lampert on her 20 years of being their Yoga instructor. The celebration took place right before she gave a presentation on Intro to...
By Ken Chaisson
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
Walpole High football, led by head coach Chris Sullivan in his seventh year, faced off against undefeated Needham on a Friday night under the lights. Sullivan, who has been with the Walpole varsity program since 2006, continues to build on...
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Walpole Public Library (WPL) was excited to welcome back Boston sports writer Dan Shaughnessy for his fifth conversation. Shaughnessy has been reporting on New England sports for over 45 years and still finds enjoyment in sharing stories from the job.
By Ken Chaisson
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
In cross country, a team’s success hinges on its fifth-place runner—every runner and every second count. The finishing positions of the top five runners are summed, and the lowest score wins.
On Tuesday, October 1, 2024, the...
