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.
Autumn begins at Oktoberfest
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...
Walpole girls’ soccer locks Needham in a tie
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...
51st Annual Walpole Labor Day Road Race
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....
Art Matters at the WPL
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...
Walking through history at Maple Grove Cemetery
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
To celebrate Walpole's 300th anniversary, many people are looking back at the rich history of the town. History is packed into the town's cemeteries, which is why the Walpole Historical Society is hosting cemetery tours for residents.
The...
Boys’ Soccer kicks off fall season
By Ken Chaisson
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
The Walpole Timberwolves boys’ soccer began their season under perfect weather on Tuesday September 3, 2024 at the S.M. Lorusso Field Complex in Walpole as they faced the Wamps of Braintree. While Braintree came away with a 1-0 victory, Walpole...
Retro Rockets touch down on Walpole Common
By Audrey Anderson
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The energetic Retro Rockets arrived ready to entertain the crowd on Tuesday, August 20 at the bandstand on the Walpole Common. Together since the winter of 2006-2007, the group has been performing in lounges and town concerts for almost 20 years,...
Local family runs for autism awareness
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
On Sunday, August 18th thousands of runners gathered together down in Falmouth, MA to partake in the 52nd Annual Falmouth Road Race (FRR). Among these runners was a local Walpole family, consisting of parents Andy and Kate Butler, along with two...
The Peacheaters Rock the Woods
By Julia Beauregard
Hometown Weekly Editor
At the end of last month, The Trustees hosted the first ever music festival at Rocky Woods in Medfield. This event, entitled, “Rock the Woods,” was an outdoor festival that was originally scheduled for Sunday, May 19, but due to poor...
“Games in the Garden” at WPL
By Audrey Anderson
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Periodically, Children’s Programming Coordinator Nikki Cataloni takes the Walpole Public Library’s stash of varied board and yard games to the library’s garden, where children and families gather for “Games in the Garden,” an early evening party of games and fun!
Walpole’s Grinion wins four Junior Olympics medals
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Eleven-year-old Walpole native Aaliyah Grinion recently competed in her first-ever AAU Junior Olympics in Greensboro, North Carolina. Going head-to-head against hundreds of athletes, Grinion brought home four medals and set multiple personal records.
To prepare for these Junior...
Walpole celebrates National Night Out
by Elizabeth Connolly
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The skies may have been gray for Walpole’s annual National Night Out (NNO), but the mood at the event was anything but dreary. Locals converged on Stone Field to celebrate the popular event, many happy to get out after a week...
Didgeridoos delight at WPL
by Elizabeth Connolly
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Visitors of Walpole Public Library (WPL) were recently regaled by Rob Thomas of the educational entertainment group “Didgeridoo Down Under,” an Australian-themed show. Blokes and sheilas (that’s boys and girls to us) were in for a real treat as Thomas led...
COA has a Taste of Walpole
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
In honor of Walpole’s 300th Anniversary, the Walpole Council on Aging (COA) hosted a Taste of Walpole night. Fifteen Walpole businesses and restaurants showcased a taste of their offerings in which COA members would vote for their favorites.
Puppy love at the WPL
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Walpole Public Library (WPL) welcomed GOFI Dogs to the children's community room for an afternoon of snuggles, treats and dogs. Members of the GOFI community brought five puppies for patrons to pet and hang out with.
GOFI...
Surfing’ through The Beach Boys’ Legacy
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Beach Boys remain one of the most influential forces in music, particularly during their peak in the 1960s. Their immense popularity made their shows highly sought after, and their legacy continues to resonate within the music industry.
Walpole Swim celebrates Cheryl Cavanaugh
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Walpole Swim Coach Cheryl Cavanaugh celebrated her 50th anniversary of coaching on August 6, 2024, surrounded by friends and family at the Barracudas swim meet. The surprise celebration, planned in secret by her swimmers and their families, was a tribute to...
Juggling fun at WPL
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Beginners or experienced jugglers were all welcome to pop over to the Walpole Public Library (WPL) on Monday, July 29th to partake in the first class of a juggling workshop. Participants were able to either learn how to juggle or work...
Walpole Robotics hosts Grill ‘n’ Chill
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Walpole Robotics held its first annual Grill ‘n’ Chill social at Bird Park, a fundraiser to help the team going into next season. Countless people took advantage of the wonderful weather to come and support Walpole High’s growing robotics program. The...
