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300th Anniversary Parade delights residents

By Riley Fontana

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Walpole has built a reputation for its iconic parades, and the 300th Anniversary Parade did not disappoint. This two-hour celebration wove through town, delighting all residents fortunate enough to witness it.

The excitement and anticipation for the parade...

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Walking through history at Maple Grove Cemetery 

By Riley Fontana

Hometown Weekly Reporter

To celebrate Walpole's 300th anniversary, many people are looking back at the rich history of the town. History is packed into the town's cemeteries, which is why the Walpole Historical Society is hosting cemetery tours for residents. 

The...

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Walpole celebrates the Night Before the Fourth

By Riley Fontana

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Walpole rang in the Fourth of July with its annual Night Before the Fourth celebration, going all out this year to celebrate its 300th anniversary. The town brought in more fireworks, more parade vehicles, and countless people to enjoy the festivities....

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Local legends visit WPL

By Riley Fontana

Hometown Weekly Reporter

In Walpole’s 300 years as a town one thing has been consistent; the passion this town has for sports. Besides producing several successful professional and college athletes, Walpole has also produced the beloved sports broadcaster Gene Lavanchy. Lavanchy came to a...

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Linda Coombs discusses Aquinnah Wampanoag tribe

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

In recognition of Walpole’s 300th anniversary, the Friends of the Walpole Public Library (WPL) have teamed up with the Walpole Historical Society to plan a year-long series of amazing presentations centered around the town’s rich history. To start off this series,...

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