The Dover Sherborn Youth Football program is off the ground and thriving following its relaunch earlier this year.
Participation has been incredibly strong thus far with over 60 athletes taking part in the winter Skills & Drills sessions hosted by program sponsor Resilience Medfield.
There is a lot to look forward...
To the Editor:
The Medfield 375th Anniversary Parade and Celebration Committee is seeking a dedicated group of volunteers to help bring this once-in-a-generation celebration to life.
We are currently looking to fill approximately 25 Parade Marshal Positions—organized, confident individuals who can help manage the flow of the parade and keep participants moving smoothly along...
To the Editor:
Re: Warrant Article 23 – Proposed Funding to Identify 12 Acres of Parcel B for Development
I write to express deep concern regarding Warrant Article 23, which seeks an allocation of $50,000 from free cash to hire consultants, engineers, and attorneys to identify twelve acres of Parcel B for future development....
To the Editor,
The Town Meeting on Monday May 4 will be one of the most important in recent history. For the first time in eight years residents will be asked to approve a budget override. In prior years I served seven years on the Warrant Committee, I can attest to the...
With heavy hearts and cherished memories, we announce the unexpected passing of Tyler Hagan, beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend, who passed away on April 11, 2026, at the age of 29.
Born on June 5, 1996, in Newton, Massachusetts, Tyler was a ray of light and joy to all who had the privilege...
One of the literary world’s most successful psychological thriller authors has stepped out of the shadows, revealing her true identity as a local physician specializing in brain disorders.
Sara Cohen, a doctor living and working in the Boston area, confirmed this week that she is the woman behind the global bestseller The...
Organizers of the Westwood Community Chest's Gala of Giving that took place on March 26 at Brookmeadow Country Club report that the event was a huge success.
Some of the highlights included:
The town of Walpole is gearing up for its premier community event, as the Recreation Department prepares to host the annual Walpole Day celebration on Saturday, May 9.
The festivities are scheduled to run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Stone Field, located at 135 School St., behind Town Hall. The...
Grandmother, volunteer
Brenda G. Henderson (83) passed away peacefully on April 7, 2026, at Barre Gardens Nursing Home.
Born May 16, 1942, in Montreal, Canada, Brenda was the daughter of Alton and Stella (Hantow) Williams. She was fostered for many years by several families in Canada and the United States. She moved to...
‘Born with the gift of laughter’
Elizabeth “Betty” Jane Anastasi, 91, of Boynton Beach, Florida, formerly of Harwich and Needham, Massachusetts, passed away on March 14, 2026.
She is survived by her beloved husband of 63 years, Donald D. Anastasi; her children, Donald E. Anastasi Sr. (Michelle) and Donna (Anastasi) Geheb, her cherished grandchildren,...
The Arc of Massachusetts, the leading advocacy organization for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and autism, celebrated “progress and possibility” for its community last night during its annual gala at the UMass Club in Boston.
This year’s event highlighted three Partners in Progress, whose work advances opportunities and rights for people with IDD and autism: Hon. Denise Garlick,...
One of the literary world’s most successful psychological thriller authors has stepped out of the shadows, revealing her true identity as a local physician specializing in brain disorders.
Sara Cohen, a doctor living and working in the Boston area, confirmed this week that she is the woman behind the global bestseller The...
by Richard DeSorgher
During the month of August, the Pan-Mass Challenge (PMC) bike ride takes place passing through Medfield and finishing on Cape Cod. Medfield serves as a key town on the PMC route, acting as a crucial checkpoint, water stop and transit point for thousands of cyclists traveling through Massachusetts. Dozens...
National Braille Press (NBP) has announced that Payton Maley of Medfield is one of the five runners in its team to participate in the 130th Boston Marathon® presented by Bank of America. Payton and other runners are raising money to support braille literacy.
The runners are supporting NBP’s mission to provide braille materials to...
To the editor,
I am writing on behalf of the students at Norfolk County Agricultural High School to raise awareness about a deeply concerning plan by the Norfolk County Commissioner’s Office to build a solar panel farm on our campus.
While we support clean energy initiatives, this project threatens to destroy...
To the Editor,
Should the citizens of Medfield be embarrassed—or expect better from their elected officials?
I want to thank the many residents who took the time to watch the March 5th and March 26th school committee meetings, along with your outspoken rejection of this vile behavior.Your engagement proves that Medfield...
It is every parent’s worse nightmare.
A 3-year-old goes missing and can’t be found. Such was the case in Medfield during the winter of 1936 when 3-year-old Dale Tibbetts went missing. The young boy was last seen by his parents at 11:15 a.m. playing in the yard during the morning of January 15, 1936.
The Huntington Education Department announces the top five students in the Massachusetts chapter of Poetry Out Loud, the national recitation contest run locally by The Huntington with the Mass Cultural Council and nationwide by the National Endowment for the Arts. The 21st annual Massachusetts state finals were held at the Old South Meeting House this past Sunday, March 8, 2026, with twelve...
