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NHA Giving Tree program a hit

By Julia Beauregard
Hometown Weekly Correspondent

Residents at the Needham Housing Authority (NHA) welcomed a new holiday tradition into their
hearts last Wednesday, December 21, thanks to Resident Services Coordinator Laurie Blake.
Blake and the NHA introduced the Giving Tree program to residents this year. It is a project
created to bring joy to residents within senior living...

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Holiday Open House makes spirits bright

By Lauren Schiavone
Hometown Weekly Staff

Walpole seniors enjoyed a full day of merriment at the Council on Aging’s Holiday Open House
on Friday, December 16. From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., the center was equal parts shopping bazaar,
concert hall, and gathering place.

Beginning with breakfast, seniors had adequate time to relax, mingle with neighbors, and enjoy
a...

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Joey Voices animates Toe Tappin’ Thursday

By Lauren Schiavone
Hometown Weekly Staff

At the Medfield Council on Aging, Toe Tappin’ Thursdays were implemented to incorporate live music into seniors’ lives on a weekly basis. The live performances showcase a wide range of talent. 

To that end, on Thursday, December 8, the Medfield seniors gave...

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NWC house tour dazzles, delights

By Lauren Schiavone
Hometown Weekly Staff

There’s no place like home for the holidays, and Needham homes are dazzled with sparkling lights and inflatable lawn ornaments once again. 

To bring attention to the creativity of the community, 32 homes are currently featured in the Needham Women’s Club’s (NWC)...

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Celebrating the season with Davis Bates 

By Lauren Schiavone
Hometown Weekly Staff

As the Saturday rain began to trickle down on December 3, the Dover Town Library provided a respite for those at loose ends. Families journeyed to the library for story time, song participation and much more with storyteller Davis Bates.

Bates, who...

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Bird Park lights holiday tree

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By Amelia Tarallo Hometown Weekly Staff Each December, traditional holiday carols can be heard everywhere, from school concerts to the radio to local celebrations. On Friday, December 6, the hum of carols could be heard in the middle of Walpole’s Bird Park. Despite the frigid weather and the snow-covered ground, visitors were bundled up...
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Santa signals start of holiday season

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By Amelia Tarallo Hometown Weekly Staff The first day of December is typically considered the first day of the Christmas season. Parents hand their kids Advent calendars. People rush to farms to get their Christmas trees and decorate them with lights and ornaments. Children begin to write their letters to Santa Claus. On the last...
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Historical Society open for holiday shopping

The Walpole Historical Society is open on Saturdays from 2 to 4 p.m. this holiday season. Published this year is "Civil War Soldiers" of Walpole, containing over 500 pages. The Society also has books relating to the town’s history, including "The Industrialists of Walpole," which describes the history of the original businesses that established mills along...
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