By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Sir Robert Walpole made a special appearance at the Walpole Public Library (WPL). Portrayed by local historian and historic interpreter Michael Lepage, along with his colleague Matthew Mees, Walpole detailed who exactly he was and why the town of Walpole was...
By Ken Chaisson
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
In Walpole, when you hear "swimming," the name "Cheryl Cavanaugh" comes to mind.
Coach Cheryl founded the Walpole High School Swim Team in 1989, following her establishment of the Walpole youth swim programs back in 1974. From...
By Julia Beauregard
Hometown Weekly Editor
The Walpole Public Library’s (WPL) Teen Advisory Board hosted their annual Halloween party for local children of all ages.
The event kicked off with a costume parade in the children’s room as kids dressed up as the likes...
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Westwood Wolverines hosted the undefeated Walpole Porkers for a heated battle on the field. Penalty corners and control of the ball spurred the Porkers to a 5-0 win over the Wolverines. Both teams played hard, but Walpole was able to...
By Ken Chaisson
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
Scott McGowan is in his second year as head coach of the Walpole Cheer team, and his leadership has made a noticeable impact. This year, the squad has grown to 29 members, including two boys who cheer at competitions. In...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Members of the Walpole Council on Aging (COA) came together at the South Street Center to celebrate Robin Lampert on her 20 years of being their Yoga instructor. The celebration took place right before she gave a presentation on Intro to...
By Ken Chaisson
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
Walpole High football, led by head coach Chris Sullivan in his seventh year, faced off against undefeated Needham on a Friday night under the lights. Sullivan, who has been with the Walpole varsity program since 2006, continues to build on...
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Walpole Public Library (WPL) was excited to welcome back Boston sports writer Dan Shaughnessy for his fifth conversation. Shaughnessy has been reporting on New England sports for over 45 years and still finds enjoyment in sharing stories from the job.
By Ken Chaisson
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
In cross country, a team’s success hinges on its fifth-place runner—every runner and every second count. The finishing positions of the top five runners are summed, and the lowest score wins.
On Tuesday, October 1, 2024, the...
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Walpole has built a reputation for its iconic parades, and the 300th Anniversary Parade did not disappoint. This two-hour celebration wove through town, delighting all residents fortunate enough to witness it.
The excitement and anticipation for the parade...
By Audrey Anderson
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The United Church presented the perfect entertainment for a Sunday afternoon in the “American A Cappella” concert. It was a delightful combination of popular song, gorgeous close harmony, and humor.
The Narragansett Bay Chorus, directed by Bob O’Connell,...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Walpole residents and visitors gathered at the Union Congregational Church in East Walpole for the annual Apple Harvest Fair, a day filled with fun activities for all ages. The event featured a small petting zoo with goats, chickens, ducks, and bunnies....
By Julia Beauregard
Hometown Weekly Editor
As the days grow shorter and the air turns crisp, the month of October is finally upon us with its enchanting blend of autumnal beauty and Halloween magic. For families, this month offers a unique opportunity to come together, celebrate the...
by Audrey Anderson
Hometown Weekly Reporter
At the Walpole Public Library (WPL), wearing white bee suits with hoods and surrounded by sample bees, a wooden hive box, and other beekeeping paraphernalia, beekeeper Janice Barczys and her children talked about their experiences with bees. They also happily answered...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Estates at Walpole (EAW) community came together to celebrate Ganesha Chaturthi, a Hindu festival honoring Lord Ganesha, who is depicted with the head of an elephant and symbolizes intellect and auspiciousness. Each night, the community gathered for prayer, dance, storytelling,...
By Ken Chaisson
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
The undefeated defending Division 1 state champion Walpole Porkers field hockey team continued their journey to another state championship on Monday September 16, 2024 under the lights at Walpole High School, where the Porkers found a 8-0 victory over Needham.
by Elizabeth Connolly
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Thousands of exuberant guests flocked to Boylston Schul-Verein (BSV), the German-American Club located on Route 109 in Walpole. They were there to celebrate the club’s annual Oktoberfest, an event that featured traditional German fare, music, and drink. Ravenous guests enjoyed beloved...
By Ken Chaisson
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
The Walpole Timberwolves girls' soccer team played the Needham Rockets on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024, at the S.M. Lorusso Field Complex, resulting in a scoreless tie.
Before the game, Needham arrived late due to transportation issues, giving...
By Joe Curran
Community Contributor
Last Monday, September 2, marked the 51st Annual Walpole Labor Day Road Race. The event, which consists of a 10k, a 5k and a youth mile, serves as the main fundraiser for Walpole High School’s Cross Country and Track & Field Program....
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Art Matters is an organization that strives to bring art history education to adults. Jane Blair recently shared her program on how art is human at the Walpole Public Library (WPL). These programs aim to engage and educate adults in a...
