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...
Timberwolves fall to Needham
By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
The lights blared onto Walpole’s shining basketball court floor last Tuesday evening as the stage was set up for the Walpole boys’ basketball team to tip off against the Needham Rockets. The Timberwolves headed into the evening’s match with a...
Cookies and Cocoa brings community together
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Walpole Council on Aging (COA) conducted its third annual Cookies and Cocoa event at the end of last year. This gathering brought together members of the Council on Aging and their families for an afternoon featuring hot chocolate, cookies, and...
Open Fields presents: “Grease”
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Returning for their 25th year, the Open Fields Theatre Group is in rehearsals for their upcoming special performance of “Grease" at Dover-Sherborn High School. There are approximately ninety kids included within this performance all coming from different towns, including but not...
Walpole Trails hosts First Day Hike
By Julia Beauregard
Hometown Weekly Editor
On Monday, January 1, Walpole Trails hosted their fifth annual First Day Hike. According to their Facebook page, the group “added a 5th hike in our 5th year and as we celebrate the 300th anniversary of Walpole's founding.” This First Day...
Girls’ basketball victory on the road
By Max Clifford
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Walpole High School Varsity Girls’ Basketball brought home a victory from their road trip to Framingham on Friday night. The team’s leading scorer Bella Bingham poured in a career-high 31 points to help the Timberwolves hold off a late comeback attempt...
December Daily delights COA community
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Walpole Council on Aging (COA) is a critical part of the Walpole community and their programs during December have been no different. The COA has been hosting a “December Daily” crafting time where everyone involved receives an album to decorate...
RBG visits the WPL
by Audrey Anderson
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Earlier this month, the Walpole Public Library (WPL) invited the public to attend "I Dissent" by Sheryl Faye Presents Historical Women. Talented actor Faye presents educational one-woman shows to adults and children at schools, libraries, senior centers, and other venues. She regularly...
Weihnachtskonzert at the BSV
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
On Sunday, December 17th the Walpole German American Club, Boylston Schul-Verein (BSV), hosted Weihnachtskonzert: A Christmas Concert of German Carols with English Introductions. Registration opened up weeks before the event and they had a completely sold out show.
Doubleheader defeat
By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
Walpole's gymnasium was filled with excitement as fans from Walpole and Norwood gathered on a chilly December evening, just days before the holiday break. Walpole celebrated by hosting a doubleheader event for the boys' and girls' basketball teams, both of...
Severe storm chaos
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Powerful wind guests brought in by the storm that hit Massachusetts this past Monday, December 18th turned out to be way worse than most of us imagined it would be. According to CBS News Boston, downed trees and power lines lead...
Senior Moments Chorus performs at WPL
by Elizabeth Connolly
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Anyone wishing to get into the holiday spirit needn’t have looked any further than the Walpole Public Library (WPL) on Saturday, December 15th. This is when the Senior Moments Chorus group held their holiday concert, which was free and open to...
