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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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Locals learn about the Turtle Rescue League

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...

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BSQ Plays at WPL

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...

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Resident recognized as Alumni Walker of the Year

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...

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Seniors celebrates beginning of baseball season

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.

Walpole celebrates Holi

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...

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Senior Moments Chorus performs at WPL

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...

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25th Annual JWCW Fashion Show

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,...

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Solar Shelley teaches Mad Science at WPL

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...

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Clerici discusses the Boston Marathon

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...

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HTW’s April vacation guide

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,...

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Troop 97 volunteers at New Life Furniture Bank 

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...

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