By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Annual Bird Park Ice Cream Festival was held this year on July 15th. Presented by the Trustees and Friends of Bird Park, this event was fun for the whole family. As the annual festival was held on a day with...
By Max Clifford
Hometown Weekly Reporter
With an opportunity to advance to the state finals, Walpole Little League’s age-11 baseball team battled their opponents from Hingam to a scoreless tie through the first four innings, eventually falling by a final score of 4-0 at Milton High School...
By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Predicted storms subsided on Saturday morning just in time for weekly vendors to gather their cherished goods to offer at the local Farmer’s Market. Located at Spring Brook Park, the Walpole Farmer’s Market is a perfect morning getaway to discover local...
By Elizabeth Connolly
Hometown Weekly Reporter
You always know something exceptionally great is happening at Walpole Public Library (WPL) when it’s a bit challenging to find a parking spot. This was the case on Wednesday, July 12th, and almost immediately upon entering the library you could see...
By Elizabeth Connolly
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Amidst a summer that has appeared to consist primarily of rainy days, the clouds parted last Tuesday, July 11th, for the first installment of Concerts on the Common, an annual tradition of live music on the town common by the gazebo.
By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Taking a stroll through marvelous greenery, birds chirping, a light breeze in the air, and bright vibrant flowers surrounding you is a perfect nature paradise. What if I told you this nature wonder is right in town? Recently, I took a...
By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Our world has many unique wonders that it offers to pique our curiosity; it holds magnificent treasures of picturesque landscapes and clear blue skies. Many have traveled to popular destinations like France, Italy, and Japan, but have you been to the...
Hometown Weekly Staff
Hometown talent converged last month when long time Hometown cartoonist Tim Jones and up-and-coming Hometown artist Carter Witham met for the first time at Comic Con’s “ConTropolis” convention at the Royal Plaza Trade Center in Marlborough. Jones as a featured guest artist at the convention and Witham...
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Walpole’s annual “Night Before the Fourth'' celebration started with its iconic fire truck parade. This marked Walpole's 63rd year of hosting the parade. The parade attracts people from all over, lining Common St. The parade featured new and historic fire trucks...
By Julia Beauregard
Hometown Weekly Editor
In today's fast-paced world, where sedentary lifestyles and technology dominate our daily routines, the importance of being active cannot be overstated. Engaging in regular physical activity is not only crucial for our physical well-being but also for our mental and emotional...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Walpole Public Library hosted the Needle Felted Rainbow Patches crafting event on Friday, June 23rd. In honor of Pride month, attendees were able to pick from an array of fuzzy felted rainbow designs.
These wool felted patches...
By Audrey Anderson
Hometown Weekly Reporter
This spring, the Walpole Cultural Council held their second annual, town-wide writing contest, Walpole Writes. The contest was open to all residents of Walpole, elementary school students through adults, and to nonresident students at Walpole schools.
Entries were...
By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
In the spring of 2023, Walpole student-athletes delivered an extraordinary season brimming with talent, victories, and unwavering determination to compete against the finest competitors. Athletes comprehend the inherent challenges of their pursuits, but above all, they find reward in each...
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...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
On and off rain showers did not stop the crowd from funneling into the Bolyston Schul-Verein (BSV) on Saturday, June 10th. The Walpole German American Club hosted their annual Sommerfest on both Saturday and Sunday and it certainly did not disappoint!
By Audrey Anderson
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Neponset River Regional Chamber of Commerce (NRRC), together with the Metro South and the United Regional Chambers held a fun Sumer Kickoff Bash on June 15 at the Norwood Space Center’s Outdoor Courtyard at 83 Morse Street in Norwood.
By Julia Beauregard
Hometown Weekly Editor
Though the weather was less than favorable this past Saturday morning, the Walpole Farmers Market is always held rain or shine. Despite the drizzle, vendors and visitors still came out to brave the weather. KJ’s Con, a dynamic musical duo, brightened...
By Julia Beauregard
Hometown Weekly Editor
Each and every Saturday from mid June to late October, the Walpole Farmers Market appears at Spring Brook Park in downtown Walpole. Local vendors, ranging from local farmers, bakers, and creators of all sorts host booths to display and sell their...
By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
You know the typical sports of soccer, lacrosse, and baseball, but have you ever heard of Ninja? The American Ninja Warrior? What if we told you Walpole has its very own Ninja?
Griffin Mace is only eleven...
By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
It was a perfect day for lacrosse; the sun was peeking through the clouds, shinning on the talented Walpole boy’s lacrosse team as they fought hard against Mansfield High in a battle for the tournament. The boys capitalized on their...
