Good morning to you on a snowy January day from Memorial Pond on School St. in Downtown Walpole. The dock you see in this photo was recently constructed by Walpole Trails Committee volunteers. What a fantastic idea that adds another layer of big appeal to this scenic pond. Spectacular job to the Trails Committee — thanks for continuously contributing so…
Here it is, the middle of winter in New England. So, what to do? How about thinking back to those warm memories of outdoor dining at local restaurants in downtown Walpole? Ahh, just the thought of being outside on a nice summer night over a nice homecooked meal, your drink of choice and the pleasant, quaint town center environs is…
It’s always a heartwarming scene to see the support that local citizens give our military veterans on Veterans Day in Walpole, Mass. With attendance ranging from the hundreds to sometimes low thousands depending upon the year, the Veterans Day Ceremony annually shines with patriotic pride at the Town Common. There are always good speeches presented to all generations — from…
There’s never a shortage of dramatic sunsets at Willett Pond in Walpole, Mass. The reds, yellows, oranges, blues — depending upon the evening and the mix of sun and clouds — never fail to amaze me. I have probably taken hundreds of photos here although that has been somewhat dampened by someone recently placing large rocks in front of the…
In late 2022, downtown Walpole, Mass, transformed into a Christmas holiday wonderland through the efforts of community residents and town employees. As part of a seasonal tradition, the town continued to place holiday lights in the town center — most notably the big pine tree on the Town Common. Light up Walpole, a grass roots community organization, brought the overall…
Virtually every step of 89-acre Bird Park in Walpole, Mass. offers a pleasant walking experience but, for many, Willow Pond might be the jewel attraction. Walking paths, a willow tree and vibrant plant life are juxtaposed quite scenically with the small pond to create a memorable visual delight in the summer. Then again, you can’t go wrong with any of…
I recently took this photo of a sunrise at Adams Farm in Walpole, Mass. on a wintry January day. For those who don’t like to wake up early, scenes like this might change your mind. There’s nothing like a brisk chill in the air and the sight of a brilliantly-colored- beginning of the day to refresh the soul and reset…
Have you ever been on vacation and been inspired by a sunrise at the ocean, the mountains or some other scenic backdrop? That memory can last days, months, even years as a memoir of peace, solitude and scenery. And while we don’t have the ocean or mountains here in Walpole, the chance to witness a memorable sunrise at several areas…
I love writing stories on local small businesses and have passionately done so across New England for three years. The chance to meet some of the nicest, hardest-working people you’ll ever meet in the form of small business owners is something I hope to continue doing so for the rest of my career and through retirement. It goes without saying…
Scenic North Street in Walpole, Mass., goes against the suburban grain. Most of the main roads within 20 miles of Boston consist of densely populated neighborhoods, strip malls and building after building. Not North Street! Turning onto North Street from Route 109 in Westwood and past the beloved Bubbling Brook Ice Cream Stand reveals something that looks more like a…