Tag Archives: Wellesley

Community mourns MacAusland children

Community mourns MacAusland children

By Julia Beauregard Hometown Weekly Editor

On Saturday, May 16, the Wellesley community grieved the MacAusland children at their funeral service, which was held at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church.

The two children, ages 6 and 7, were found dead in their home back in April after they...

Fatal crash in Wellesley

Fatal crash in Wellesley

A fatal single-vehicle crash on Route 16 in Wellesley claimed the life of a driver Thursday morning, prompting an ongoing investigation by local authorities. According to the Wellesley Police Department, the incident occurred shortly before 11:30 a.m. along Washington Street, which is part of Route 16, near the intersection with Glen Road. An officer on patrol...

75,000 blooms return to Elm Bank

75,000 blooms return to Elm Bank

by Elizabeth Connolly Hometown Weekly Staff

Massachusetts Horticultural Society’s (MHS) Tulip Mania is back for its fourth year, and it’s better than ever. Located less than 20 miles from downtown Boston at The Garden at Elm Bank, this picturesque destination offers nearby residents the chance to wander through fields...

Open Fields Community Theater Presents “Seussical”

Open Fields Community Theater Presents “Seussical”

Dover, Sherborn, Natick, Medfield, Wellesley, Needham, and Surrounding Towns – Get ready to let your imagination soar! Open Fields Theater proudly presents its spectacular production of the whimsical family musical, “Seussical,” featuring the exceptional talents of young performers from our local community. The show is set to captivate audiences at the Dover-Sherborn High School...

NAMI supports families of mentally ill

NAMI supports families of mentally ill

By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter

“I have often written in not so charitable terms ‘where’s my blanking casserole?’ If, God forbid, someone’s family member breaks an arm, has cancer, or is in a car accident, then what happens? Everyone who knows them brings over a casserole and says, ‘what can...

Basketball All-Scholastics, All Stars announced

Basketball All-Scholastics, All Stars announced

By Mike Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor

The Boston Globe announced recently recognized its 2019-2020 class of All-Scholastic and conference All-Star recipients.

From Dover-Sherborn, junior point guard Evan Skeary was named a TVL All-Star. Skeary will be a returning captain for his senior season next winter.

Basketball All-Scholastics, All Stars announced

Basketball All-Scholastics, All Stars announced

By Mike Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor

The Boston Globe announced recently recognized its 2019-2020 class of All-Scholastic and conference All-Star recipients.

From Dover-Sherborn, junior point guard Evan Skeary was named a TVL All-Star. Skeary will be a returning captain for his senior season next winter.

Basketball All-Scholastics, All Stars announced

Basketball All-Scholastics, All Stars announced

By Mike Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor

The Boston Globe announced recently recognized its 2019-2020 class of All-Scholastic and conference All-Star recipients.

From Dover-Sherborn, junior point guard Evan Skeary was named a TVL All-Star. Skeary will be a returning captain for his senior season next winter.

Basketball All-Scholastics, All Stars announced

Basketball All-Scholastics, All Stars announced

By Mike Flanagan
Hometown Sports Editor

The Boston Globe announced recently recognized its 2019-2020 class of All-Scholastic and conference All-Star recipients.

From Dover-Sherborn, junior point guard Evan Skeary was named a TVL All-Star. Skeary will be a returning captain for his senior season next winter.

Basketball All-Scholastics, All Stars announced

By Mike Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor

The Boston Globe announced recently recognized its 2019-2020 class of All-Scholastic and conference All-Star recipients.

From Dover-Sherborn, junior point guard Evan Skeary was named a TVL All-Star. Skeary will be a returning captain for his senior season next winter.

Pool league a huge hit with Walpole COA

Pool league a huge hit with Walpole COA

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By James Kinneen Hometown Weekly Reporter While the Walpole COA has an absurd number of activities for seniors, ranging from Zumba and tap dancing to mahjongg and dominos, perhaps the most popular activity is playing pool on one of two tables on the top floor of the Walpole Co-Operative Bank South Street Center. In fact,...

The kitties of the Caribbean

The kitties of the Caribbean

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By Amelia Tarallo Hometown Weekly Staff When most people are looking for a new cat, wherever they may find them, they can assume that their new furry friend is from continental North America. Perhaps they were roaming the streets as a stray or they were surrendered. There’s a local exception to that rule, though. With...

Wamps outlast Rebels

Wamps outlast Rebels

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By Mike Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor The Walpole High School varsity boys hockey team hosted Braintree on Wednesday evening looking to earn points in consecutive contests following a 3-3 tie with Wellesley on January 2. Unfortunately, the Rebels (4-2-2, 2-1-2) were unable to shake off a slow start as the Wamps (5-2-1, 3-1-1) jumped...

WMS ‘Singin’ in the Rain’ delights

WMS ‘Singin’ in the Rain’ delights

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Clever and funny with memorable songs and dances, the Wellesley Middle School production of “Singin’ in the Rain” was an all-around crowd pleaser that drew lots of laughs, and even inspired a few in the audience to sing along to the familiar songs. “It made me want to do theater when I grow...

Violence mars Thanksgiving Day classic

Violence mars Thanksgiving Day classic

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By Maddie Gerber Hometown Weekly Intern The Needham-Wellesley football rivalry is notorious for being the oldest in the country, and a much-anticipated tradition for both communities. However, the 132nd game ended with both teams throwing fists rather than throwing passes in a massive, bench-clearing brawl. As a result, the referees called the game early, with...

Pregame bonfire fires up Rockets

Pregame bonfire fires up Rockets

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By James Kinneen Hometown Weekly Reporter Maybe the pregame bonfire Needham High School held to motivate their athletes had the Rockets a little too fired up before they played Wellesley for the Gorman Cup, leading to the heated exchanges that resulted in the game being called early. While the game didn’t go the way the...

Violence mars Thanksgiving Day classic

Violence mars Thanksgiving Day classic

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By Maddie Gerber Hometown Weekly Intern The Needham-Wellesley football rivalry is notorious for being the oldest in the country, and a much-anticipated tradition for both communities. However, the 132nd game ended with both teams throwing fists rather than throwing passes in a massive, bench-clearing brawl. As a result, the referees called the game...

Pregame bonfire fires up Rockets

Pregame bonfire fires up Rockets

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By James Kinneen Hometown Weekly Reporter Maybe the pregame bonfire Needham High School held to motivate their athletes had the Rockets a little too fired up before they played Wellesley for the Gorman Cup, leading to the heated exchanges that resulted in the game being called early. While the game didn’t go the way...

Violence mars Thanksgiving Day classic

Violence mars Thanksgiving Day classic

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By Maddie Gerber Hometown Weekly Intern The Needham-Wellesley football rivalry is notorious for being the oldest in the country, and a much-anticipated tradition for both communities. However, the 132nd game ended with both teams throwing fists rather than throwing passes in a massive, bench-clearing brawl. As a result, the referees called the game...

Fiske Wild West Fair wildly entertaining

Fiske Wild West Fair wildly entertaining

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By James Kinneen Hometown Weekly Reporter When the Western was to movie screens what the superhero movie is now, it wasn’t odd to see kids running around with cowboy hats and bandanas wrapped around their faces. As the Western fell out of favor, cowboy hats gave way to Spiderman shirts and the cowboy look...