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Girls hoop rolls on to State final

The Medfield girls basketball team punched their ticket to the State Championship game Tuesday night with a decisive 60-46 win over Oliver Ames. The girls will now face the winner of Northampton and Worcester South in the championship game at Tsongas Arena in Lowell later this week. 

Medball raised the...

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Westwood Risks Contamination charges

Contamination in Westwood’s recycling stream is quickly becoming an expensive problem. In December of 2023 Waste Management notified Westwood that the town is well above an upper limit of 10% contamination and will be charged an annual penalty of $25,000 in addition to regular charges if it is not brought under control.

Get onboard as WHS presents: ‘Anything Goes’

 Reno Sweeney, Billy Crocker, Moonface Martin and Hope Harcourt will soon be setting sail on the S.S. American when Westwood High School (WHS) students bring the hit musical “Anything Goes” to the stage.

Senior Maddie McDaniels plays Reno Sweeney, a former evangelist turned nightclub performer whose pal Billy Sweeney has...

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Medfield junior high hockey continues winning tradition

By Chris Storer 

Community Contributor 

In the Foxboro Junior High league, Medfield hockey continued its winning tradition, with the 6th, 7th, and 8th-grade teams clinching regular-season titles in their respective divisions and advancing to their championship games. Following a victory by the 6th graders and a narrow...

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Mamma Mia returns to Dover-Sherborn

When it was announced that the Dover-Sherborn High School Spring Musical would be Mamma Mia this year, few were more excited than Dover resident Laura Villalobos. Four years ago, Villalobos’ daughter, Marisol Saenz, was a sophomore at DSHS and played the leading role of Donna in Mamma Mia at the time. They both...

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Pine Hill students celebrate the first day of school

Excitement was in the air when more than 400 Westwood students entered the doors of the new Pine Hill Elementary School for the first time on Tuesday, February 27.

“Today was fantastic,” said fifth-grade teacher Katie Ennis on the occasion. “The morning was just buzzing. Everyone was buzzing with excitement...

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MHS hosts first Model United Nations conference

Superintendent Jeffrey Marsden and Principal Robert Parga are pleased to share that Medfield High School's Model United Nations club hosted about 80 student delegates from eight schools at its first conference. 

The MEDMUN event, held at Medfield High School earlier this month, provided an educational experience for student delegates interested...

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DSHS presents: “Mama Mia”

Sounds of the Swedish pop supergroup ABBA can be heard emanating from the Dover-Sherborn High School as the cast of Mamma Mia is rehearsing to bring the musical’s incredibly catchy songs such as Dancing Queen and Take a Chance on Me to the stage at Mudge Auditorium March 14th through March 16th.

Renate Spiess (Marsland)

was born on December 15, 1946 in Germany to Herbert and Elfriede Marsland. They moved to Saxonville, MA where she grew up.

Renate dedicated most of her life supporting the Doberman Rescue League where she focused on placing rescued Doberman’s into safe and loving homes. Renate’s greatest joy was spending time with her dogs,...

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Boys’ basketball is playoff bound

By Jeff Kiesling 

Community Contributor 

Dover Sherborn High School's Boys’ Varsity Basketball team hosted Norton High School's Lancers last Tuesday to conclude their league schedule, securing a 53-48 victory. Norton sought a win for postseason qualification, while the Raiders aimed to optimize their tournament seeding. Following the...

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Rockets defeat Wellesley on Senior Night 

On Wednesday night, February 7th, the Needham Rockets Wrestling team hosted their final home meet of the season vs. Wellesley High School.  It was also Senior Night, which is dedicated to celebrating all the senior wrestlers who have put so much time and effort into the sport they love. The stands were packed...

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DSHS hosts Raiders basketball Senior Night

By Jeff Keisling

Community Contributor 

The Dover Sherborn High School Raiders commemorated Senior Night as they hosted the Dedham High School Marauders, with both the Girls and Boys Varsity Basketball teams competing back-to-back last Friday night.

In the opening match, the Girls team, led...

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Westwood to expand solar generated electricity

Two major new solar projects have been approved for the Town of Westwood and are entering the final design and construction phase. These projects will provide the town and the Westwood Public Schools with reliable, lower-cost energy supply and help insulate against price fluctuations in the future. Westwood currently has a long-term electric...

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BMS hosts 10th annual blood drive

Superintendent Jeffrey J. Marsden and Principal Nat Vaughn were pleased to announce that Blake Middle School (BMS) held its 10th annual blood drive in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day earlier this month.

Blake Middle School had organized its annual blood drive on MLK Day each year for the...

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Sarah (“Sally”) Mitchell Blatz Wilkins

85, passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness on January 3rd.


Born in Philadelphia on March 19, 1938, Sally was the eldest daughter of the late Rev. Dr. Frederick W. Blatz of Hastings-on-Hudson, NY, and Janet Mitchell Cox Blatz of Scottsville, NY. She is survived by her loving husband of...

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Zullo seeks collaborative creators

For a small gallery in the heart of Medfield, Massachusetts, a big initiative is in store for the new year: a Zullo Gallery augmented reality (AR) exhibit – the first of its kind for the non-profit gallery.

As part of initial exhibit planning, and backed by a generous grant from...

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This Old Town: The McDermott Years

By Richard DeSorgher 

Hometown Weekly Correspondent 

His name first appeared on a Medfield ballot for moderator in 2003 when he was top vote-getter of all those running for the different town positions in that year’s election; he would remain the top vote-getter in 16 of the next...

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Eagle Scouts: unveiling achievements, shared growth

Reflecting on a sunny afternoon in May, when the scouts and alums of BSA Troop 89 Medfield scouts and alums gathered at the United Church of Christ, Medfield, with friends and family to celebrate four scouts achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. To earn the Eagle Scout rank, the highest advancement rank in...

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Boys’ hockey hosts captains for the day

In a heartwarming display of camaraderie and team spirit, the Medfield Youth Hockey team proudly announced Ryan Liddy and Max Armitage from the Squirt A Team as captains for the day for the Medfield varsity boys ice hockey team. The young players, known for their dedication and passion for the sport, took on...

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Boys’ basketball secures first win

By Jeff Kiesling 

Community Contributor 

The DSHS Varsity Boys’ Basketball Raiders opened their season on the road against Bellingham High School on Tuesday (December 12th) and came away with a hard-fought win, downing the Blackhawks by the score of 50-40.  DS was unable to get their offense...

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