Hometown Weekly

01/18/2025

We made it into the Walpole Hometown Weekly for the Special Olympics Massachusetts Polar Plunge 2025.

Good job to all that participated and congrats to the Walpole Police Department for being the team with the most donations.

01/11/2025

Sherborn Police Departmenttakes their plunge at the first ever co-op Polar Plunge between SPD and Walpole Police Department! The two departments helped to raise over $20,000 in support of the Special Olympics Massachusetts! And a special thanks to Sherborn Fire & Rescue Department for their assistance!

01/11/2025

Walpole Police Department takes their plunge at the first ever co-op Polar Plunge between WPD and Sherborn Police Department! The two departments helped to raise over $20,000 in support of the Special Olympics Massachusetts!

01/09/2025

Medfield boys and girls swim team both unfortunately took a dive versus Dover-Sherborn on Friday. The girls took a 86-58 loss while the boys fell 96-68. The boys remain win-less while the girls move to 1-2 in their meets.

By Paul Vozzella Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter Medfield boys and girls swim team both unfortunately took a dive versus Dover-Sherborn on Friday. The girls took a 86-58 loss while the boys fell 96-68. The boys remain winless while the girls move to 1-2 in their meets. “I keep telling our team we....

01/09/2025

It was smooth sailing for Dover-Sherborn boys and girls swim team Friday night as they both defeated Medfield - 96-68 for the boys, while the girls finished up 86-58, respectively.

By Paul Vozzella Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter It was smooth sailing for Dover-Sherborn boys and girls swim team Friday night as they both defeated Medfield - 96-68 for the boys, while the girls finished up 86-58, respectively. The teams combined for 16 event wins on the night, including ten in wh...

01/09/2025

The Westwood Public Library (WPL) hosted a Princess Party with Elsa and Moana to add a little magic to winter break for local families.

By Julia Beauregard Hometown Weekly Editor The Westwood Public Library (WPL) hosted a Princess Party with Elsa and Moana to add a little magic to winter break for local families. The event began at 11am in the Community Meeting Room in the main branch. Little girls of all ages dressed in a variety o...

01/09/2025

Talented young performers from across the area will take the stage in “Beyond the Rainbow: Live in Living Color,” a vibrant musical r***e celebrating the power of music to bring people together. This highly anticipated production will be held at the Dover-Sherborn High School Mudge Auditorium on January 18, 19, 24, and 25.

Talented young performers from across the area will take the stage in “Beyond the Rainbow: Live in Living Color,” a vibrant musical r***e celebrating the power of music to bring people together. This highly anticipated production will be held at the Dover-Sherborn High School Mudge Auditorium on...

01/09/2025

Needham embraces and celebrates all religions and traditions within its community. In honor of Hanukkah, the Chabad Jewish Center hosted a menorah lighting outside Needham Town Hall, inviting residents to come together in celebration.

By Riley Fontana Hometown Weekly Reporter Needham embraces and celebrates all religions and traditions within its community. In honor of Hanukkah, the Chabad Jewish Center hosted a menorah lighting outside Needham Town Hall, inviting residents to come together in celebration. Rabbi Mendy Krinsky led...

01/09/2025

On Monday, December 30, 2024, the two neighboring towns clashed once again, this time in girls’ and boys’ hockey at the Norwood Ice Arena in Walpole. While Norwood swept Walpole earlier in the month on the basketball court, the Timberwolves took both hockey games, winning 3-2 in girls’ hockey and 4-0 in boys’ hockey.

By Ken Chaisson Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter Intense, passionate, competitive, and spirited—every athletic contest between Walpole and Norwood is a rivalry, regardless of league affiliation. On Monday, December 30, 2024, the two neighboring towns clashed once again, this time in girls’ and bo...

01/09/2025

The Medfield Public Library (MPL) loves to host events that connect patrons to the world around them. One of its annual events is creating gratitude journals for the coming year, setting patrons up for a year of reflection and manifestation.

By Riley Fontana Hometown Weekly Reporter The Medfield Public Library (MPL) loves to host events that connect patrons to the world around them. One of its annual events is creating gratitude journals for the coming year, setting patrons up for a year of reflection and manifestation. Bri Orzane runs....

01/09/2025

Hometown Weekly Reporter Madison Butkus had the pleasure to talk with Denise Garlick, Massachusetts House of Representative 13th Norfolk District. Garlick, who is about to end her seventh term in office, detailed some of the highlights throughout her career as well as her great hopes for the future as she enters retirement. On behalf of the Hometown Weekly Newspaper, we would like to congratulate Garlick on her impressive 14 years in office and wish her a happy retirement.

By Madison Butkus Hometown Weekly Reporter Hometown Weekly Reporter Madison Butkus had the pleasure to talk with Denise Garlick, Massachusetts House of Representative 13th Norfolk District. Garlick, who is about to end her seventh term in office, detailed some of the highlights throughout her career...

01/09/2025

On Friday, January 3, the Westwood Wolverines Boys Basketball team faced the Hopkinton Hillers in a thrilling matchup that unfortunately spelled defeat for the Wolverines, as Hopkinton pulled ahead for an 83-75 win in overtime.

By Owen Ziegler Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter On Friday, January 3, the Westwood Wolverines Boys Basketball team faced the Hopkinton Hillers in a thrilling matchup that unfortunately spelled defeat for the Wolverines, as Hopkinton pulled ahead for an 83-75 win in overtime. Last season, Westwood na...

12/05/2024

Massachusetts voters have approved a measure to eliminate the MCAS (Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System) as a requirement for high school graduation. The decision, passed with 59% of the vote, has left parents, students, and educators questioning how the change will impact high school education and future graduation standards.

Check out this story below!!

By Riley Fontana Hometown Weekly Reporter Massachusetts voters have approved a measure to eliminate the MCAS (Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System) as a requirement for high school graduation. The decision, passed with 59% of the vote, has left parents, students, and educators questioning h...

12/05/2024

During this year’s Presidential Election, Massachusetts voters had the opportunity to decide on one high-profile ballot measure, which would raise the state’s minimum wage for tipped workers until it meets the state minimum wage in 2029 and still permit tipping in addition to the minimum wage.

Check out what local restaurants had to say about the vote on Question 5!!

By Madison Butkus Hometown Weekly Reporter During this year’s Presidential Election, Massachusetts voters had the opportunity to decide on one high-profile ballot measure, which would raise the state’s minimum wage for tipped workers until it meets the state minimum wage in 2029 and still permit...

12/05/2024

Piles of leaves, crisp air, blustery winds, turkey and Thanksgiving Day high school football are all part of New England lore. Although it had rained for three days leading up to Thanksgiving, Mother Nature ensured she made an appearance, sending a cold rain to remind everyone of her presence.

Check out this story below!!

By Ken Chaisson Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter Piles of leaves, crisp air, blustery winds, turkey and Thanksgiving Day high school football are all part of New England lore. Although it had rained for three days leading up to Thanksgiving, Mother Nature ensured she made an appearance, sending a col...

12/05/2024

As the holiday season unfolds, a sense of magic and joy permeates the air. December brings about feelings of merriment and delight, as well as a strong desire to revel in the spirit of the holidays. There is no better way to engage in the holiday season than to craft memories with your family by engaging in an array of activities throughout the month.

Click the link below to see some cool things to do this holiday season!!

By Julia Beauregard Hometown Weekly Editor As the holiday season unfolds, a sense of magic and joy permeates the air. December brings about feelings of merriment and delight, as well as a strong desire to revel in the spirit of the holidays. There is no better way to engage in the holiday season tha...