New 2013 Tax Rates and Standard Deductions

Standard deductions go up, but the ceiling for itemized deductions go down in 2013, plus other changes that will affect your taxes this year.

DOC Asks Walpole to Consider Supplying Water to Area Prisons

The Department of Corrections asked the Sewer and Water Commissioners if the town would consider allowing area prisons to tap into Walpole's water lines.

Meetings in Walpole This Week: Jan. 14-17

Walpole Public Schools will hold two budget hearings this week.

Maguire Group Municipal Facilities Master Planning Study

The engineering group showed the results of their study at the Walpole Board of Selectmen meeting Tuesday night.

Governor May Sign Bill To Require Teachers, Bus Drivers To Submit Fingerprints

The fingerprint background checks would also apply to everyone seeking to adopt children or become foster parents.

Free Flu and Pneumonia Clinic Jan. 22

The clinic will be held Tuesday, Jan. 22 from 3:30-5 p.m. at Walpole Town Hall in Room 112.

Meetings in Walpole This Week: Jan. 7-9

The Walpole Board of Selectmen will be meeting Tuesday to discuss prison mitigation funding.

77 Percent Will Pay More In Taxes in 2013 Under Fiscal Cliff Deal

The main reason is the elimination of the payroll tax.

Congressman Lynch Exploring Run for Senate Seat

The congressman said he is giving "serious consideration" to a run for Senate.

After Newtown, NRA Ready to Make 'Meaningful Contributions'

National group issues statement about preventing future tragedies after shooting that killed 28, including the gunman, in Connecticut.

Town Issues Online Survey for Input on Medical Marijuana Dispensaries in Walpole

The 2 question online survey will be used to give selectmen input on the issue.

Walpole Town Administrator: Prison Mitigation Cuts 'Extremely Frustrating'

The town is set to lose $750,000 in prison mitigation funds due to the governor's cuts.

Meetings in Walpole This Week: Dec. 10-13

Town Hall will be busy as this week is packed with meetings.

Meetings in Walpole This Week: Nov. 26-29

The Walpole Board of Selectmen and School Committee will meet this week.

Walpole to Replace Town Website With More User-Friendly System

The new system will cost $9,000 to launch and an additional $4,000 annually, which will come out of a technological allowance the town has as part of a contract with Verizon Fios.

MassDOT Opens Fourth Travel Lane on Rte. I-93, I-95

The "Add-a-Lane" project received a bit of an update Wednesday, as drivers were able to begin use of the new lane, according to reports.

Rep. Rogers Thanks Walpole Voters

Rogers' district includes precincts 1,2, 6, and 7 in Walpole and all nine precincts in Norwood.

TELL US: What Should Scott Brown Do Next?

U.S. Senator Scott Brown will leave office in January. What should he do next?

Walpole Election Results 2012

Updates on the 2012 elections here in Walpole will be posted throughout the day. Connect with us on Twitter too at #PatchElections and tell us what you see by tweeting @WalpolePatch and commenting on http://www.facebook.com/pages/Walpole-Patch/1139

Walpole Police Oppose Question 3, Medical Marijuana

Walpole Deputy Police Chief John Carmichael thinks that the passing of Question 3 - which allows for medical marijuana - would be 'very bad for the state.'

Where Do I Vote in Walpole?

Your polling place information for Election Day, Nov. 6, 2012.

Walpole Town Administrator Update for Hurricane Sandy

Town Administrator Michael Boynton lays out Walpole's plans during Hurricane Sandy.

Walpole Officials Prepping for Hurricane Sandy

The town has prepped an emergency shelter at the Walpole Senior Center and can provide transportation to the shelter upon request.

Walpole TA Boynton Urges Residents to 'Take This Storm Very Seriously'

In a letter on the Town's website, Walpole Town Administrator Michael Boynton talked about the town's preparation for Hurricane Sandy.

Supportive Family: Walpole Resident is Older Sister of VP Candidate Ryan

For Walpole's Janet Ryan Rock, she knows that a vote for Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney is a vote for her younger brother and vice presidential running mate Paul Ryan.

Free Flue Clinic Planned for Nov. 5

An annual influenza vaccine is recommended for anyone 6 months of age and older; at the Walpole clinic vaccines are available to residents age three and older.

Rogers, Stanton Answer Voters' Questions at Candidates Forum

Both the incumbent and challenger for Norwood's Mass. State Representative attended the League of Women Voters forum last Thursday.

What Time is the Presidential Debate Tonight?

President Barack Obama and former Governor Mitt Romney will face off in one final debate on Monday, Oct. 22. Get the information you need here.

Meetings in Walpole This Week: Oct. 22-25

The Walpole School Committee is scheduled to meet Thursday.

Rep. Rogers Amends Budget to Block Prisoner Sex Change Payments

State Rep. John Rogers said he is disappointed in a recent ruling in the U.S District Court where a judge ruled that the state’s taxpayers must pay for an inmate’s sex reassignment surgery.

Candidates Forum Addresses Ballot Questions on Assisted Suicide, Marijuana

Arguments on both sides of ballot questions 2 and 3 were heard Thursday night at a League of Women Voters Candidates Forum in Norwood.

Sean Bielat to Hold Fundraiser at Ever So Humble Pie Co. in Walpole Today

Bielat (R-Norfolk) will be taking on Joseph Kennedy III (D-Brookline) in the November 6 election.

REMINDER: Voter Registration Deadline is Today

Today is the last day to register to vote for the election on Tuesday, Nov. 6.

Walpole Fall Town Meeting 2012 Results

In attendance were Congressman Stephen Lynch, State Senator James Timilty and Representative John Rogers, all of whom spoke at the event.

Rasmussen Poll Shows Warren/Brown Race Within the Margin of Error

A new poll from Rasmussen Reports taken on October 10 shows Elizabeth Warren with a slim lead over Senator Scott Brown.

Walpole Fall Town Meeting Warrant 2012

Here are the articles on this year's Walpole Fall Town Meeting warrant.

Meetings in Walpole This Week: Oct. 15-18

The 2012 Fall Town Meeting will take place Monday night at Walpole High School at 7:30 p.m.

New Poll Gives Warren a 6 Point Advantage Over Brown, Obama Leads In Mass. by 14 Points

A new poll from Public Policy Polling shows Elizabeth Warren leading Senator Scott Brown 50 percent to 44 percent and President Barack Obama leading former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney 55 percent to 41 percent.

What Time is the Vice Presidential Debate?

Get the details on the debate between Vice President Joe Biden and Congressman Paul Ryan airing Thursday night.

State Rep. Rogers Says 'No' on Assisted Suicide Ballot Question

Mass. State Representative John Rogers says he will endorse a 'No' vote on Question 2 on the November ballot - which would legalize assisted suicide in the state.