Great Silent Auction Items for Saturday's 1st Annual Walpole Awards

We are ready for the WALLYS! The Recreation Department staff has been looking forward to the debut of the 1st Annual Walpole Awards, the "WALLYS" and they are finally here!

No Good Deed Goes Unpunished

The SJC dealt a blow to a Massachusetts employer that made gratuitous severance payments to a former employee in a bid to avoid litigation.

The 1st Annual Walpole Awards are coming up!

The Recreation Department is very excited to debut the 1st Annual Walpole Awards - the WALLYS - on Saturday, March 9th. The party will be held at Conrad's in downtown Walpole.

Be Aware of Risks of Not Investing

You’ve no doubt heard about the risks associated with investing. But the risks of not investing for the long term are important, too.

Take Advantage of Higher IRA Contribution Limits

For the first time since 2008, contribution limits have risen for one of the most popular retirement savings vehicles available: the IRA.

February Home Maintenance Checklist and Inspection Routine

At Greenwood Real Properties our goal is straightforward: to exceed your expectations and earn your business for life!

The WALLY Awards are in full swing!

The WALLY awards are only a few weeks away and plans are humming along!

Can Investors Learn from Yoga Followers?

World Yoga Day takes place on February 24. But whether or not you practice yoga, you can apply some of its lessons to other areas of your life — such as investing.

Financial Gift Ideas for Long-time Valentines

If your valentine is also your spouse — and, in particular, your long-time spouse — you may want to go beyond roses and chocolates this year to give a gift that can help lead to financial security.

All Recreation Dept. Activities Cancelled for Friday 2/8 & 2/9

RECREATION DEPT CANCELS ACTIVITES 2/8 & 2/9

Staging Your Walpole Master Bedroom to Sell

Staging Your Walpole Master Bedroom to Sell

Look Past “Fog of Uncertainty” When Investing

In Europe, the financial crisis drags on. Here at home, we’ve seen heated political debates over taxes, spending and deficit reduction. These factors have created a “fog of uncertainty”.

Taste of Walpole Cancelled Due to Lack of Participation

The Walpole Recreation Department has cancelled the Taste of Walpole, scheduled for Thursday, February 7th at Demetri's.

Avoid Becoming a “Groundhog Day” Investor

Groundhog Day is almost here. And ever since the movie called Groundhog Day came out, this day implies a situation in which someone repeatedly makes the same mistakes.

Walpole Rec Blog: Walpole Day Grand Marshal Podcast

A Podcast featuring Aicha Kelley & 2013 Walpole Day Grand Marshal Donnell Murphy

January Home Maintenance Checklist and Inspection Routine

Owners of a $200,000 house should plan to budget $2,000 to $6,000 per year for ongoing maintenance and upkeep depending on the age of the home.

Walpole Recreation Announces The 2013 Walpole Day Grand Marshal and Wally Winner!

The Walpole Recreation Dept. announces the Grand Marshal for Walpole Day 2013!

Help Your Children Avoid Student Debt Burden

College graduates are leaving school with record amounts of student loans. If you have young children, can you help them avoid a heavy college debt load in the future?

Walpole Recreation Announces Nominees for 1st Annual Wally Awards

The 1st Annual Walpole Awards..the "WALLYS", will be held on Saturday, March 9th at 7:30 at Conrad's Restaurant. Winners will also be honored at Walpole Day, held on Saturday, May 18th.

K-9 Veterans Day ideas for March 13, 2013

They Served to Save They Deserve to be Remembered.

Investing is a Marathon — Not a Sprint

If you look at investing in terms of an athletic event, it’s more of a marathon than a sprint. So as an investor, you can learn a few things from marathoners.

Staging Your Walpole Kitchen

Here are some tips for staging your Walpole kitchen to sell!

Investment Mistakes to Watch For … at Different Stages of Life

Investment mistakes happen — but if you’re familiar with the most common mistakes at different stages of an investor’s life, you may be able to avoid these errors.

Make Some New Year’s (Financial) Resolutions for 2013

We’ve reached 2013. To mark the occasion, consider these New Year’s financial resolutions

Prepare Your Walpole Home for Sale!

Five Tips to Prepare your Walpole Home for Sale!

Five Reasons Not to Be a “Do-It-Yourself” Investor

These days, you can go online and invest, for modest fees. So, why shouldn’t you be a “do-it-yourself” investor rather than work with a financial professional?

Join The National Effort to Make March 13th of Every Year K-9 Veterans' Day

Things certainly changed by the time Vietnam, came to be. That is the only war where the dogs were declared “surplus equipment”, and left behind.

Lower Debt Levels Mean Greater Investment Opportunities

In the past few years, Americans have done a pretty good job of whittling down their debt loads. If you’re in this group, how can you use the money you’re saving?

Shirley Esthimer of Walpole Community Television Celebrates 400th Show!

Walpole Community Television's Shirley Esthimer celebrates 400th "ArtSpace" show!

Walpole Recreation 2013 Winter Brochure

The 2013 Winter Brochure from the Walpole Recreation Department is now online!

Help Older Parents Avoid Financial “Scams”

One out of every five Americans over the age of 65 has been victimized by a financial scheme, according to the Investor Protection Trust.

CAREGIVER RELIEF PROGRAM

The Club” at The Center at Medfield, is open and offers a caregiving relief program to Medfield residents and surrounding towns.

Time for Year-end Review of Your Financial Strategy?

Now that 2012 is drawing to a close, you may want to review the progress you’ve made this past year in many areas of your life — including your financial situation.

Dead Animals

The Greatest Threat to Americans

Don't Take a "Holiday" from Working toward Financial Goals

The holidays can be joyous — and expensive. To stay on track toward your financial goals this holiday season, consider these suggestions:

Governor’s Council, Governor announces two new nominees.

Governor’s Council, Governor announces two new nominees.

Book Discussions: Cloud Atlas and the Intertwining Lives of the Novel, Film

Discussing David Mitchell's novel and the film adaptation by Lana and Andy Wachowski and Tom Tykwer.

Battle Those Low Rates – with Three Types of Income

If you depend on fixed-income investments for at least part of your income, you probably haven’t been too happy in recent years, as interest rates have hit historic lows.

Don’t Overlook Financial Risks in Retirement

You may need your investments to help support you for two, or even three, decades during retirement - so you should be familiar with the types of risk that could threaten your investment strategy.

Judiciary looking for a pay raise.

Judicial pay increases