On July 26 at the Walpole Town Hall, Phil Dorion hosted 28 photographers, all of whom wanted to hear about the photography program he has developed, aptly named “Learning to See.”
Phil talked about creativity and some of the restrictions we place upon ourselves in that pursuit. He suggested that everyone should ask what it...
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Attorney General Healey speaking in Walpole
The League of Women Voters will be sponsoring an appearance by Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey at a Town Hall Meeting on Monday, October 23, at 6:30 p.m., at Walpole High School.
Healey will be outlining the issues she and her office are standing up on, but most of the time will be devoted to answering...
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The future of Old Town Hall
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Built in 1881, and on the National Register of Historic Places, Old Town Hall, to just about everyone in Walpole, is the most significant structure in town from a historical, architectural and cultural perspective. It is a true landmark and symbol, and a building that could once again serve as the catalyst for...
Future of old Town Hall under discussion
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By Katrina Margolis
Hometown Weekly Reporter
There is no denying the historical significant of Walpole’s old Town Hall. As the Reuse Committee met on April 18, there was a unanimous agreement that the Town Hall is a symbol of Walpole, not only because it is in the National Register, but because it is so historical....
Historical Commission discusses buildings’ fates
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By Katrina Margolis
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The residents of Walpole take their history very seriously – as they should. It’s a wonderful history, filled with many different periods, nuances, and important moments. Two buildings that are a large part of this intricate history are currently being discussed in regards to their futures. At the most...
Local voting civil amidst heated election
By Katrina Margolis
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The recent Presidential election has been one of the most heated in history. Opinions and emotions were flying high, as issues beyond just party differences were brought to the surface. The nation as a whole bubbled with anticipation as the votes rolled in, watching diligently as each state was called. But...
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