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Walpole gathers in support of police

Walpole gathers in support of police

Jim Govatsos waves his “Thin Blue Line” flag in front of a Walpole PD cruiser as he corrals the crowd from behind.

By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter

Around the country, it seems like the police are struggling to find allies.

On...

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Kindness Ambassadors earn Bronze Awards

Kindness Ambassadors earn Bronze Awards
The bronze award is the highest award that a Junior Girl Scout can earn between grades 4 – 5. The bronze award requires girls to put a minimum of 20 hours towards a “take action project” that addresses an issue in their local community. For their project, Girl Scout Troop 69046 decided to focus on...
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Walpole celebrates July 4

Walpole celebrates July 4
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By James Kinneen Hometown Weekly Reporter While the world was focusing on the pros and cons of Donald Trump’s July 4th celebration, Walpole held its annual July 3 festivities to significantly less controversy. For over fifty years, Walpole has held its “Night Before the Fourth,” celebration and this year would be no different -...
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WPD receives seat belt enforcement grant

The Walpole Police Department received grant funding from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (EOPSS) to increase seat belt enforcement patrols as part of the national Click It or Ticket campaign taking place May 13th-June 2. The Walpole police will be joined by the Massachusetts State Police and up to 140 other local...
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GOFI celebrates its golden graduates

GOFI celebrates its golden graduates
By Amelia Tarallo Hometown Weekly Staff On Sunday, March 10, Walpole High School hosted a graduation. There were no graduation robes, no caps, and no band playing. Instead of human students, there were 15 fluffy golden retrievers celebrating the completion of their training to become fully-fledged service dogs. For those paired with the dogs, it was...
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Council on Aging hosts R.A.D. class

Council on Aging hosts R.A.D. class
Walpole Police Department is finishing up a six-week R.A.D. (rape aggression defense) course for the senior women at the Council on Aging (COA). The program has seen great attendance, and the COA is looking forward to an even larger program in its new center. The R.A.D. program provides awareness and defense strategies for older adults....
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New Pond Village thanks Walpole PD

New Pond Village thanks Walpole PD
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To celebrate a month-long "Radiant Acts of Kindness" initiative, residents and staff at New Pond Village participated in a campaign to spread love and compassion in the community. A highlight of the month involved surprising the Walpole Police Department with delicious treats to say "thank you" for all the support and hard work the...
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Bird Park screams for ice cream

Bird Park screams for ice cream
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By Daniel Curtin Hometown Weekly Reporter [caption id="attachment_27769" align="alignright" width="200"]Precision is key - one small mistake, and it will all come tumbling down. Photos by Daniel Curtin Precision is key - one small mistake, and it will all come tumbling down. Photos by Daniel Curtin
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Hundreds come out for R.A.D. Run

Hundreds come out for R.A.D. Run
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By Daniel Curtin Hometown Weekly Reporter More than 100 members of the community of all different ages were up early Sunday morning running in the first ever R.A.D. Run on South Street outside the Walpole Police Department. [caption id="attachment_27138" align="alignleft" width="225"]Runners during the start of the 5K head down South Street. Photos by... </div data-eio= Read more

Walpole raid yields drugs, firearms

Walpole raid yields drugs, firearms
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Five individuals were arrested in a pre-dawn raid on Thursday, March 30, yielding hard drugs and guns on the corner of Norfolk Street and Renmar Ave. “At approximately 4:30 a.m.,” read a press release from the Walpole Police Department, “members of the Metrolec SWAT team, the NORPAC drug task force, and officers of the...
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Vigilance, calm encouraged regarding break-ins

Vigilance, calm encouraged regarding break-ins
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By Stephen Press Hometown Weekly Staff Reports of overnight vehicular break-ins in Walpole have some residents nervous during the holiday season. The reports of the break-ins have largely originated from the area around Route 1. Particularly in the wake of the recent weapons discharge at the Econo Lodge on the Walpole-Sharon border (which itself is...
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JWCW raises funds for vets, domestic violence

JWCW raises funds for vets, domestic violence
The Junior Woman’s Club of Walpole’s (JWCW) 6th annual Beer, Wine & Spirits Tasting was held on Friday, Nov. 4th at CBS Scene in Patriot’s Place and was another resounding success. This year’s event raised $5,080 to help bolster the local programs organized by the Walpole Veterans Committee. At the JWCW’s November meeting, members presented...
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From Beirut to Walpole, Leland keeps peace

From Beirut to Walpole, Leland keeps peace
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By Linda Thomas Hometown Weekly Correspondent The boy’s legs didn’t look like any that Fred Leland had ever seen. There was something about the young boy walking around wounded but still full of life. It seemed, Leland thought then, that the boy hadn’t realized his infection was serious due to his injuries. “We had a language barrier,”...
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Walpole makes strides against cancer

Walpole makes strides against cancer
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By Stephen Press Hometown Weekly Staff From the look of it, you could have been fooled into thinking there was a vital sporting event or concert. The town of Walpole was out in full force on the evening of October 13, packing the high school parking lot as it often does for a big game. [caption...
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Walpole police receive Click it or Ticket grant

Walpole police receive Click it or Ticket grant
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The Walpole Police Department was recently awarded a $2,500 grant to conduct extra enforcement patrols in the Town of Walpole, with a focus on seatbelt violations. The Executive Office of Public Safety and Security’s Highway Safety Division (EOPSS/HSD) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is providing funding to 72 Massachusetts...
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Suspect leads Walpole police on high-speed chase

Suspect leads Walpole police on high-speed chase
By Douglas McCulloch Hometown Weekly Staff A suspect led Walpole police on a high-speed chase through multiple towns, including Walpole, Norwood, Westwood, Dedham, Needham and West Roxbury on April 27 before being arrested at an apartment building in West Roxbury. The suspect, identified as 28-year-old Michael LeBlanc of Abington, faces a long list of charges, including attempted...
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