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Ted Reinstein returns to WPL

By Julia Beauregard Hometown Weekly Editor The Walpole Public Library (WPL) recently welcomed back Ted Reinstein, a renowed journalist, reporter, speaker, and author. Reinstein is most famous for his work as a reporter on “Chronicle,” featured on WCVB-TV/Boston’s which is America’s longest-running locally produced nightly news magazine. According to the WPL website, “five times over the past...
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Senior Moments’ Holiday Concert at WPL

by Audrey Anderson Hometown Weekly Reporter The talented Senior Moments Chorus presented a warm and wonderful Holiday Concert at the Walpole Public Library (WPL). The audience enjoyed listening to the group’s performance and singing along to some of the selections. The group brought joy and memories to the audience with traditional pieces, such as “We Need a Little...
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WPL features zoo animal artwork

By Lauren Schiavone
Hometown Weekly Reporter

Ten years ago, Kerri Fitzgerald was a zookeeper at Franklin Park Zoo. Now, she takes her love of animals and uses it as inspiration for her paintings. Fitzgerald has been working the latter half of the decade on oil painting. Transitioning from acrylic, the artist...

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Musician brings Celtic history to WPL

By Julia Beauregard
Hometown Weekly Editor

Westwood community members were transported to the Celtic lands through the tunes and tales relayed by the talented multi-instrumentalist, Jeff Snow.
“This afternoon, we’re going to touch on all of the Celtic land.. We don’t leave any of it out!” The performer told the crowd. Snow...

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Birdhouse exhibit lands at library

By Diana Holiner
Hometown Weekly Correspondent

When you think of your middle school wood shop class, the most common project that probably comes to mind is the birdhouse. 

For the Westwood father-daughter team of Nima and Mina, the birdhouse turned into more than just a one-time project. 

Riley’s ‘People and Places’ lands at WPL 

By Lauren Schiavone
Hometown Weekly Staff

Westwood Public Library has become an excellent locale for local art lovers; the space houses many art exhibits on its lobby’s walls by the meeting room and conference room. These exhibits allow the community to appreciate the creative ingenuity coming from their neighbors.