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.
KJ’s Con brightens farmers marke
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...
The history of Walpole School Garden Project
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...
Walpole’s very own Ninja
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...
Walpole slips past Mansfield in Playoffs
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...
Tour-de-Force performance of Princess Diana
by Audrey Anderson
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Judith Kalaora, a professional educator, researcher, writer, and living historian, is the founder and artistic director of History at PlayTM, a company that presents living history programs worldwide. The company’s programs focus on “influential and often forgotten women” in history, such...
Walpole graduates class of 2023
By Elizabeth Connolly
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Though the only thing shining were the faces in the crowd, the 149th Walpole High School (WHS) graduation went on as planned last Sunday, June 4th. There had been some debate over where the ceremony would take place due to the...
Taste of summer at the Biergarten
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
On Friday, May 26th, the German/American Club of Walpole kicked off the start of summer with their May Country Biergarten. This event took place in Walpole at Boylston Schul-Verein, also known as the BSV. The venue included beautiful outdoor covered seating...
Walpole Historical Society celebrates 125th anniversary
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
In honor of their 125th Anniversary, the Walpole Historical Society hosted a celebratory event on Saturday, May 27th, at their specific location, the Deacon Willard Lewis House. According to their website, the Walpole Historical Society began on May 23rd, 1898, and...
Locals learn ‘The History of Amtrak’
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Amtrak enthusiast Dave Clinton hosted 'The History of Amtrak' event on Tuesday night at the Walpole Public Library. With extensive travel experience on nearly all Amtrak routes, Clinton adeptly discussed the past and future transformations of Amtrak.
Clinton,...
Timberwolves come alive just in time
By Max Clifford
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
In Milton on Wednesday, starting pitcher Alex Hee delivered a remarkable performance for Walpole Varsity Baseball. Despite trailing 2-1 entering the seventh inning, Hee's two-run, five-hit complete game effort seemed insufficient. However, the Timberwolves' offense awakened just in time, scoring...
AG Expo draws crowd despite rain
By Elizabeth Connolly
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The 2023 Ag Expo appeared to be a big success last Saturday, May 20, despite a forecast of rain and a certain pop superstar playing just down the road in Foxboro.
The annual event, which is both sponsored...
Walpole Day delights
By Elizabeth Connolly
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Hundreds of people converged on Stone Field last Saturday, May 13th, to celebrate Walpole’s 16th annual Walpole Day. The event has become one of the most beloved traditions in town.
The weather for this year’s event could not...
Walpole COA celebrates Mother’s Day
By Julia Beauregard
Hometown Weekly Editor
Last Friday, the Walpole Council on Aging (COA) hosted an early Mother’s Day celebration: it was their first annual Mother’s Day tea party.
This event was apart of their intergenerational program, as COA members were welcomed to invite...
Generations bond over Earth Day
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
With Earth Day occurring this upcoming Saturday, the intergenerational program, Bridging the Years, put on a family-fun event this past Wednesday at the Walpole Public Library. Bridging the Years is a program comprised of the Teen Advisory Board, Parent Advisory Board, and the Walpole Council...
BSQ Plays at WPL
by Elizabeth Connolly
Hometown Weekly Reporter
It was all about the brass last Wednesday, March 29th, when dozens of locals came out to see the Boston Saxophone Quartet (BSQ) play at the Walpole Public Library (WPL). This event was sponsored by the Friends of WPL and was supported in part by...
Friends of St. Patrick parade through downtown
By Julia Beauregard
Hometown Weekly Editor
The streets of downtown Walpole closed during the late morning hours on St. Patrick's day for the annual Friends of St. Patrick parade.
Walpole locals gathered...
COA drawings welcome spring
by Lauren Schiavone
Hometown Weekly Reporter
With springtime just around the corner, Walpole seniors opted for a relaxing moment in the middle of the day. Instructor Ellen led artists into the Neponset room for an hour and a half of colored pencil sketching.
Artists worked diligently on sketches....
Cabaret night dazzles German-American club
By Julia Beauregard
Hometown Weekly Editor
On the last Sunday of February, members of the German-American Club ventured out into the frigid afternoon air to be dazzled by the Boylston Schul-Verein (BSV) Sängerchor Boston, as they presented a cabaret concert.
The hall room quickly filled up with audience...
Local business provides support to Turkey
by Julia Beauregard
Hometown Weekly Editor
Delux Tux of Walpole is donating 100% of their tuxedo and suit rental revenue to the Earthquake Relief Fund in order to provide assistance to those in Turkey, who were ravaged by the recent earthquake.
John Ricci, Delux Tux owner, felt a...
