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HTW’s guide to summer concerts

By Julia Beauregard

Hometown Weekly Editor

The summer concert series under the Hometown Weekly’s (HTW) umbrella of towns have become a beloved tradition, drawing music lovers of all ages to enjoy evenings filled with live performances under the stars. 

Out of the six towns...

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Linden Duo jazzes up WPL

By Riley Fontana

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Walpole Public Library (WPL)  hosted a night of jazz featuring the Linden Duo and special guest Marshall Wood. The Linden Duo, consisting of Stephanie Stone on flute and saxophone, and Mark Michaels on guitar and occasional vocals, was joined by...

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Summer begins at Sommerfest

by Elizabeth Connolly

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Thousands of jubilant guests flocked to Boylston Schul-Verein (BSV), the German-American Club located on Route 109 in Walpole, the first weekend of the month. They were there to celebrate the club’s annual Sommerfest, a summer extravaganza that included traditional German fare,...

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Hometown teams dominate MIAA

By Jack Stanton

Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter

This year’s MIAA State Championship games were loaded with local talent. Seven teams within the Hometown Weekly six-town reach made their way to the state championship game with three taking home the title. 

Walpole High School had...

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Dyer discusses Walpole’s Revolutionary history

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Sponsored by the Friends of the Walpole Public Library (WPL), and in partnership with the Walpole Historical Society (WHS), the WPL welcomed WHS member Betsey Dexter Dyer on Wednesday, June 5th. Attendees packed into the Community Room to hear all about...

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Caps off to WHS Class of 2024

by Elizabeth Connolly

Hometown Weekly Reporter

On a spectacularly beautiful early June Sunday, the 150th Walpole High School (WHS) commencement ceremony took place on the grounds of the Common Street school. Hundreds converged upon Turco Field to celebrate this year’s graduating class, the same class that began...

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Local chef’s culinary journey

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Nestled within the town of Dover, MA, lies an area with open fields and an array of beautiful farm houses. Powisset Farms, which has been dated back over 300 years, remains to be an invaluable cultural resource for not only its...

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Summer kick off at the BSV Biergarten 

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

It was another jam-packed night at the Boylston Schul-Verein (BSV) on Friday, May 24th as the German/American Club of Walpole kicked off the start of summer with their May Country Biergarten. This gorgeous venue included an outdoor covered seating area underneath...

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Successful Saturday at the Ag Expo

By Elizabeth Connolly

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The 2024 Ag Expo appeared to be a big success despite cloudy skies and below average temperatures for mid-May.

The annual event, which is both sponsored by and a fundraiser for the Future Farmer’s of America (FFA), has...

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Walpole’s moving Memorial Day Observance

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

In honor of Memorial Day, the town of Walpole held a Memorial Day Observance on Monday, May 27th at the Walpole Town Common. While drizzles of rain fell from time to time, it held off long enough for this amazing event...

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Retro Politan honors early women rockers

By Audrey Anderson

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The talented Retro Politan Duo rocked the Walpole Public Library with a fun and informative program focusing on the “Pioneering Women of Rock and Roll.” Jill Goldman (lead vocals and u-bass and Ron Politan (guitar and backup vocals) played with infectious...

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Local legends visit WPL

By Riley Fontana

Hometown Weekly Reporter

In Walpole’s 300 years as a town one thing has been consistent; the passion this town has for sports. Besides producing several successful professional and college athletes, Walpole has also produced the beloved sports broadcaster Gene Lavanchy. Lavanchy came to a...

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Tackling waste at WPL

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Recently, the Walpole Public Library (WPL) hosted the Town of Walpole Waste Reduction Committee (formerly known as the Recycling Committee) to present ways in which the residents of Walpole can create less trash through composting. This event was sponsored by Walpole...

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Footlights celebrate 100 years of theater

The Walpole Footlighters recently celebrated their 100th anniversary with a gala party at the Olde Colonial Café in Norwood. Fittingly, the gala was held on April 13, which is Walpole Footlighters Day in the town of Walpole in perpetuity.

The Footlighters were formed in 1924 when Walpole High School Principal...

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Do-Si-Doers celebrate 68th anniversary

by Audrey Anderson

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Square dancers gathered together at Blackburn Hall in Walpole to dance in honor of the 68th anniversary of the Do-Si-Doers Square Dance Club of Walpole. Coming from near and far, including Cranston (Rhode Island), Mansfield, Norfolk, Walpole, Dover, Westwood, Dedham, Medfield,...

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Walpole debuts new Lax Wall

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

At the start of the month, the Walpole Youth Lacrosse League (WYLL) held their ribbon cutting ceremony for the official opening of their new Lacrosse Wall. All were welcome to attend this ceremony, which was conducted between lacrosse games happening throughout...

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A fun filled Walpole Day

By Julia Beauregard

Hometown Weekly Editor

On Saturday, May 11, the town of Walpole held its annual and beloved Walpole Day. From 11am to 3pm Stone Field was filled with families, a variety of vendors, and fun to be had! 

When the annual event...

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Boys’ Lax fights hard against Catholic Memorial

By Avonlea Cummings

Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter

The Walpole Timberwolves traveled to Catholic Memorial High for their fifth Bay State Conference competition of the season. Walpole fell to Catholic Memorial 9-12. 

In the first quarter, Dillion Needham netted his first goal of the evening...

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A romping good time at International Day of Dance 

By Riley Fontana

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Walpole Public Library hosted its first-ever celebration of the International Day of Dance.  Dancers and the audience gathered in the community room to engage with cultural dances. 

The International Day of Dance actually falls on April 29...

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Walpole fuels the classic car community 

By Riley Fontana 

Hometown Weekly Reporter

From Ford Broncos to the Love Bug, classic cars filled Walpole for Classic Car Show on Stone Street. This event is hosted by the Walpole Chamber of Commerce and the Azure Masonic Lodge. This second annual car show was put on...

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