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Retro Rockets touch down on Walpole Common

Retro Rockets touch down on Walpole Common

By Audrey Anderson

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The energetic Retro Rockets arrived ready to entertain the crowd on Tuesday, August 20 at the bandstand on the Walpole Common. Together since the winter of 2006-2007, the group has been performing in lounges and town concerts for almost 20 years,...

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Walpole celebrates Juneteenth

Walpole celebrates Juneteenth

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Walpole was ready to celebrate Juneteenth on Monday, June 19th at the Walpole Commons. The Black woman-led organization, Be Inclusive, held their fourth annual Juneteenth Celebration for everyone to come and enjoy. This family-friendly event included multiple musical performances, a live...

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Walpole celebrates MLK with candlelight vigil

Walpole celebrates MLK with candlelight vigil
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By James Kinneen Hometown Weekly Reporter On MLK Day, Walpole residents and members of the United Church braved the cold to gather on Walpole Common for a candlelight vigil in honor of the late Reverend and civil rights activist, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., before moving across the street into the church for more...
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Walpole observes MLK Day

Walpole observes MLK Day
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Over 30 people attended the Martin Luther King Day Observance held on Sunday, February 10. The observance started with a candlelight vigil on the Walpole Common for 30 minutes. It then moved into United Church in Walpole for readings, reflections, and light refreshments. Participants read excerpts of Martin Luther King’s speeches and sermons....
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Tax Day Rally set for April 14

Tax Day Rally set for April 14
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On Saturday, April 14, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., the Walpole Peace and Justice Group will hold a Tax Day Rally for Peace and Economic Justice at the Gazebo on the Walpole Common. Rally speakers will address the destructive consequences of exorbitant military spending at the expense of human needs. A 40-foot...
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Residents demonstrate in Walpole

Residents demonstrate in Walpole
Over 50 people gathered on the Walpole Common on Saturday, August 19, at a peace vigil standing for equality and justice for all and against hateful messages of intolerance and racism. Organized by the Walpole Peace and Justice Group, people from Walpole and surrounding towns - including members of Action Together Walpole and the Wrentham...
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Walpole rocks out

Walpole rocks out
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On Tuesday, July 25, members of the community flocked to the town common to hear music from Jumpin’ Juba. A Boston-based band with feet in more genres than it can count, the group was appreciated by Walpole’s music lovers. The town’s concert series will continue on Tuesday, August 15, with acoustic duo Knock...
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