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Boardwalk opening soon in Walpole

Boardwalk opening soon in Walpole
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By Robby McKittrick Hometown Weekly Reporter A new boardwalk that connects Jarvis Farm and the Walpole Town Forest is almost complete. The boardwalk, which is funded by the Department of Conservation and Recreation and managed by the Walpole Trails Committee, is scheduled to be completed by the Jarvis Harvest Festival on Oct. 13. The boardwalk is...
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Walpole Town Forest Celebrates 100th Anniversary

Walpole Town Forest Celebrates 100th Anniversary
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By Rachel Borman Hometown Weekly Correspondent One thousand white pine saplings were planted in the Walpole Town Forest on Sunday, May 1, in honor of the forest’s 100th Anniversary. The first tree was put down by Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito. This was reminiscent of the original 1916 ceremony, where the initial tree was planted by one...
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Walpole Town Forest celebration

Walpole Town Forest celebration
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By Douglas McCulloch Hometown Weekly Staff May 1 will mark the 100th anniversary of the Walpole Town Forest, one of the first town forests to be established in Massachusetts. To celebrate, the Walpole Town Forest Committee, with assistance from Walpole Recreation and various volunteers and town boards, will be hosting a 100th anniversary celebration on...
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