By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
During April vacation, the Walpole Public Library (WPL) welcomed representatives from the Turtle Rescue League (TRL) to teach kids and their families all about turtles and how to help save their species. This event was sponsored by The Friends of the...
by Elizabeth Connolly
Hometown Weekly Reporter
You could say the crowd that gathered on Thursday, April 25th were prepared to get down to brass tacks - that is, the brass tacks of listening to the Boston Saxophone Quartet (BSQ) play at the Walpole Public Library (WPL). This...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Local Walpole resident Colleen Sullivan was recently recognized as “Alumni Walker of the Year” for her efforts in the Boston Marathon® Jimmy Fund Walk presented by Hyundai. Sullivan, who received this reward just last month, was among a select group of...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Baseball season is back in full swing, with the Boston Red Sox hosting their home opener recently. In honor of this, the Walpole Council on Aging (COA) hosted a “Take Me Out To The Ballgame” event at the South Street Center.
by Elizabeth Connolly
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The United Church in downtown Walpole was packed on a recent Saturday, as hundreds gathered to celebrate the town's first annual Holi event. The church was prepared with bright signs that led visitors downstairs to register before proceeding upstairs to a...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Walpole Council on Aging (COA) Senior Moments Chorus (SMC) recently performed at the Westwood Public Library (WPL) for a wonderful crowd of people. They have just recently united for the first time since before COVID and have been performing across...
by Audrey Anderson
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Walpole Junior Women’s Club held its 25th Annual Fashion Show, Come on, Barbie! Let's Go Party!, at the elegant and spacious Four Points by Sheraton Norwood’s Tiffany Ballroom. Over 700 women attended, many dressed in bright pink for the Barbie theme,...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Throughout the month of March, the Walpole Public Library (WPL) has welcomed Mad Science of Southern Ma & RI every Thursday to present on an array of different science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM) topics. Mad Scientist Solar Shelly has...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
With the 128th Boston Marathon coming up on Monday, April 15th, the Walpole Public Library (WPL) hosted local race enthusiast and author Paul Clerici to discuss his most recent book, “Boston Marathon Traditions and Lore”. This event was sponsored by the...
By Julia Beauregard
Hometown Weekly Editor
Looking for some family-friendly activities to keep the kids entertained during April vacation? Look no further! From Medfield to Westwood, there are plenty of exciting events happening in your area, catering to children of all ages.
In Medfield,...
In keeping with the values of community service and compassion, BSA Troop 97 Scouts dedicated their time and effort on Saturday to assist individuals who are undergoing housing transitions by volunteering at the New Life Furniture Bank in Walpole.
The New Life Furniture Bank has helped to provide stable and...
By Julia Beauregard
Hometown Weekly Editor
World Autism Month is an internationally recognized observance held every April to raise awareness about autism spectrum disorder (ASD). During this month, various events, campaigns, and initiatives are organized by autism advocacy groups, healthcare organizations, and individuals to promote understanding, acceptance,...
by Elizabeth Connolly
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Fourth graders from Fisher School recently had the opportunity to learn the process of maple sugaring from students at the Norfolk County Agricultural School (NCAS). Through a special collaboration between the schools, the fourth graders were able to head over to...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Walpole Council on Aging (COA) presents an ongoing series throughout each month titled Coffee and Conversation Topics. At each event, light refreshments are served including coffee and cookies, while meaningful topics of conversation are shared.
Recently, the...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The 13th Annual Mick Morgan’s 5K for HESSCO took place on Saturday, March 16th as crowds packed into the parking lot of Mick Morgan’s Irish Pub in Sharon, MA. This 5K race throughout Sharon and Walpole helps raise funds for HESSCO...
By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
Spring is upon us, and with it comes the eagerly anticipated return of outdoor sports for Walpole High. As of Monday, March 18, the Spring sports teams have kicked off the preseason and are preparing for a thrilling and challenging...
By Audrey Anderson
Hometown Weekly Reporter
In case you weren’t aware, there will be a total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024! There won’t be another one until August 3, 2044. At the Walpole Public Library on Thursday, March 14, award-winning photographer Silvana Della Camera shared important...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The 38th annual Friends of Saint Patrick (FOSP) Parade and luncheon took place this past Friday, March 15th. Residents gathered together around downtown Walpole to partake in some Saint Patrick’s Day festivities right before the holiday weekend.
The...
By Julia Beauregard
Hometown Weekly Editor
Recently, Hometown Weekly Editor Julia Beauregard had the pleasure of interviewing local, Walpole author, Tim Sweeney. Last Summer, Sweeney published his first book; a humor travel guide, titled “Yank Down Under: A Drink and A Look Around Australia,” offering a unique...
By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
The Walpole girls' basketball team faced off against the 15th-seeded Reading Memorial Rockets in the Sweet 16 round of playoffs on Tuesday, March 5, securing a 56-47 victory. Bella Bingham led the charge with 26 points, closely followed by Izzy...
