By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Walpole Council on Aging (COA) hosts a monthly card-making class for its members, led by Marilyn Healy, who provides instructions to the group. These classes foster community engagement and provide opportunities for participants to celebrate various occasions each month.
Swifties enjoy WPL’s ERAs tour
By Julia Beauregard
Hometown Weekly Editor
Recently, Swifties of all ages flocked to the Walpole Public Library (WPL) for the ERAs Tour (Walpole Public Library’s Version). The lobby was filled with young girls, from ages 2 to 14, donning their Taylor Swift themed tee-shirts, sweatshirts, cardigans, and...
Izzy Adams scores 1000th career point
By Max Clifford
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Walpole High School’s Izzy Adams scored her 1,000th point for the girls’ varsity basketball team last Wednesday night, an especially rare accomplishment for a junior like herself. That individual milestone was just a scene in the larger script of Walpole’s dominant...
Linda Coombs discusses Aquinnah Wampanoag tribe
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
In recognition of Walpole’s 300th anniversary, the Friends of the Walpole Public Library (WPL) have teamed up with the Walpole Historical Society to plan a year-long series of amazing presentations centered around the town’s rich history. To start off this series,...
Girls’ Basketball prepares for playoffs
By Max Clifford
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Expectations are high for Walpole High School’s Varsity Girls’ Basketball team as they prepare for the state tournament. The second overall seed in the MIAA Division II bracket, the Timberwolves got a valuable tuneup against neighboring Foxborough in preparation of their...
Jungle Books swings into town
by Elizabeth Connolly
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The curtain recently rose for another wonderful production from Walpole Children’s Theatre (WCT). This time around it was the timeless tale Jungle Book. This popular classic, adapted from Rudyard Kipling’s beloved stories, written by Vera Morris, and directed by Justin Connolly,...
Successful season for Walpole gymnastics team
By Julia Beauregard
Hometown Weekly Editor
In a significant achievement for the Walpole High School gymnastics team, coached by Jessica (Doyle) Buss and Kristen (Ridge) Rudenauer, the squad showcased its progress at the recent Bay State League meet. Buss and Rudenauer, both alumni of WHS and former...
Walpole reigns over Needham
By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
The Walpole Timberwolves traveled to the Babson College ice rink to take on their hosts the Needham Rockets for their last league match of the season. The Timberwolves put on an outstanding feat and soared past the Rockets, bringing home...
Girls’ hockey triumphs over Redhawks
By Max Clifford
Hometown Weekly Reporter
After losing a five-game unbeaten streak earlier in the week, Walpole Girls’ Varsity Hockey bounced back in a big way on Saturday night in Natick, topping the 11-win Redhawks by a final score of 3-1.
It took just...
WPL exhibits art by Bill St. George
By Audrey Anderson
Hometown Weekly Reporter
On Wednesday, February 7, The Walpole Public Library (WPL) held an opening reception for “Impressions” A Retrospective-William “Bill” St. George, 1939-2015. The reception was attended by family, friends, and fans of the Walpole artist, who admired St. George’s large-scale, impressionist, bright,...
A parent’s guide to February break
By Julia Beauregard
Hometown Weekly Editor
Looking for some family-friendly activities to keep the kids entertained during February vacation? Look no further! From Dover to Walpole, there are plenty of exciting events happening in your area, catering to children of all ages.
For All...
Card discusses the legendary Tigerbelles
By Audrey Anderson
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Aime Alley Card, a nonfiction editor for Pangyrus literary magazine and a board member for the Women’s National Book Association, Boston Chapter, recently spoke at the Walpole Public Library about her newly released book “The Tigerbelles: Olympic Legends from Tennessee State.”
Boys’ Basketball shows resiliency
By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
As an athlete, each season is about working towards being the best you can be, it’s about your growth as a team, and it is about your resilience. The Walpole boys’ basketball team has showcased the perfect example of growth...
Seniors venture to Barbieland
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Recently, it was Movie Matinee Friday at the Walpole Council on Aging (COA). Seniors gathered at the South Street Center (SSC) to view the most recent release of the Barbie movie.
To add to the fun, Walpole COA...
Beloved COA Outreach Worker retires
By Julia Beauregard
Hometown Weekly Editor
After dedicating over eight years to the Walpole Council On Aging (COA), cherished Outreach Worker, Laurel St. Pierre, retired from her role in December. Laurel departs with a commendable list of achievements. Throughout her tenure, the COA extended outreach services 35,750...
Timberwolves fall to Wellesley
By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
Walpole fans bundled up and traveled to the Boston Sports Institute on Wednesday, January 24. Fans ventured out to cheer on the Walpole boys hockey team as they competed against their hosts, the Wellesley Raiders. It was a vigorous competition...
South Street Center celebrates fifth birthday
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Walpole Council on Aging (COA) celebrated the South Street Center’s (SSC) fifth birthday on Friday, January 19th. Seniors gathered together to enjoy some light refreshments of coffee and cake, as well as listen to an incredible performance by the Retro Polatin...
Walpole remembers MLK
by Elizabeth Connolly
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Despite temperatures that hovered around freezing, a large group gathered on the town common on Monday, January 15th. They were there to honor and celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., on what would have been his 95th birthday....
Denman discusses John Quincy Adams
by Elizabeth Connolly
Hometown Weekly Reporter
History enthusiasts converged on Walpole Public Library (WPL) last Thursday, January 11th, for a presentation by local author and historian Jeffrey A. Denman. Denman was there to discuss the sixth president of the United States, also the subject of his novel...
Arthur Landfors receives Boston Post Cane Award
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Returning for its second consecutive year, the Walpole Council on Aging (COA) presented the Boston Post Cane to a new recipient on Thursday, January 4th. Seniors gathered for light refreshments of coffee and cookies while learning about the history of the...
