Walpole Robotics hosting Bottle and Can Drive
Walpole honors those who sacrificed
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By Douglas McCulloch
Hometown Weekly Staff
The town of Walpole came together last Monday to honor and remember those who have given the ultimate sacrifice for their country at the annual Memorial Day ceremonies.
With a forecast of heavy downpours throughout the morning, the ceremonies were moved indoors, but that did not stop a sizable...
Walpole Historical Society to host open house
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The Walpole Historical Society will have an Open House on Saturday, June 11 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The Deacon Willard Lewis House will be open for tours with members present to guide visitors through the house and answer questions about Walpole history. The house, built in 1826, is on the National...
Registration now open for the Village Fair Road Race
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The annual Village Fair Road Race will be held on Saturday, June 11 at the West Street side of Epiphany Parish Church at 62 Front Street in downtown Walpole.
This year, the race will again have a 1-mile Kid’s Race. The 1-mile Kid’s Race will start at 8:45 a.m. and will offer awards to...
New England Plant Swap to be held in Walpole
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The Fifth Annual New England Plant Swap is coming to Adams Farm, 999 North Street in Walpole, on Saturday, June 4.
Be sure to arrive at the Farm bright and early at 8:30 a.m. to get the best selection. Bring a plant, take a plant is the order of the day, but you...
Support Walpole school at upcoming book fair
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The Old Post Road school will host its annual Barnes and Noble book fair on June 7 at the Walpole Barnes and Noble store.
During regular store hours on June 7, proceeds from sales made at the store with the Old Post Road School book fair voucher will benefit the Old Post Road...
Walpole boys track finishes fifth in BSC championship
By Douglas McCulloch
Hometown Weekly Staff
The Walpole High boys and girls track teams competed in the BSC championship meet on May 18 at Braintree High School. The boys placed fifth overall.
On the boys side, Richard Crowley came in second place in the 100m dash. In the 110m hurdles, Brandon Kilroy placed third with 16.34....
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Walpole Boosters hosting annual golf tournament
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The Walpole High Gridiron Boosters has announced that it will host its annual golf tournament on June 27 at the Foxboro Country Club.
The annual golf tournament is the largest fundraiser for the Gridiron Boosters, which helps to support the Walpole High football program.
This year, tickets are $125 per golfer, or $500...
Honeybee expert to discuss his book at the Walpole Library
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The book “Following the Wild Bees” will be presented by its author, Thomas Seeley, in the Community Room of the Walpole Public Library at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 25. Admission is free, and all are welcome.
Professor Thomas D. Seeley of Cornell University, a world authority on honeybees, vividly describes the history...
Walpole Day returning this Saturday
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By Stephen Press
Hometown Weekly Staff
Walpole Day will be returning to town on Saturday, May 14. The popular event will feature a number of activities and vendors, all celebrating Walpole, and will run until 3 p.m.
The festivities will begin at noon with the annual town parade. The route will start at the high school,...
Walpole softball faces off against Wellesley
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By Douglas McCulloch
Hometown Weekly Staff
The Walpole High softball team has faced a tough season, as the team fell to Wellesley High on May 9 6-4.
The Rebels faced a tough time early on, as the team gave up three unearned runs early in the game, but the Rebels defense quickly responded.
“After [giving...
Folk duo to perform at the Walpole Public Library
Good music will fill the air live when the married folk duo Atwater~Donnelly returns to the Community Room of the Walpole Public Library on Tuesday evening, May 17, at 7:30 p.m.
People of all ages will enjoy and are welcome, and there is no charge to attend this concert. Those in the audience last...
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Walpole teacher honored in ‘My Favorite Teacher’ contest
Mary Abplanalp, an English and History teacher at Bird Middle School in Walpole, was recognized by sixth grade student Emma Webb at the Barnes & Noble “My Favorite Teacher” contest.
The Barnes & Noble “My Favorite Teacher” program provides middle and high school students the opportunity to tell their communities how much they appreciate their...
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Walpole police receive Click it or Ticket grant
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The Walpole Police Department was recently awarded a $2,500 grant to conduct extra enforcement patrols in the Town of Walpole, with a focus on seatbelt violations.
The Executive Office of Public Safety and Security’s Highway Safety Division (EOPSS/HSD) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is providing funding to 72 Massachusetts...
Register to vote in Walpole election by this Friday
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The last day to register to vote for the upcoming Annual Town Election is Friday, May 13.
The Walpole Town Clerk’s Office, located on the first floor of Town Hall, 135 School Street will be open from 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. on this day.
Town Hall is open for regular hours...
Walpole signs Community Compact with state
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By Douglas McCulloch
Hometown Weekly Staff
The Town of Walpole officially signed a Community Compact with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts last Wednesday.
The signing ceremony was attended by a number of local and state political figures. Leading the signing was Lt. Governor Karyn Polito, along with state representatives and senators, members of the Board of Selectmen...
Deerfield fields re-opened
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By Catherine Hunter
Hometown Weekly Correspondent
On Saturday April 30, Westwood Little League held their annual parade. All of the kids and their families walked to the ribbon cutting ceremony at Deerfield Park located at Deerfield School.
The town of Westwood has worked very hard to fundraise and remodel the field for the children....
Baseball season begins
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By Douglas McCulloch
Hometown Weekly Staff
Walpole youth sports welcomed back baseball season as the Walpole Little League’s annual opening day parade kicked off through downtown Walpole.
Hundreds of kids from various youth sports donned their uniforms and met behind town hall before embarking on the parade down Main Street.
Many spectators took the opportunity to...
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...
Walpole Day Trolley Tour
