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Letters to the Editor

Committee seeks volunteers for 375th celebration

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...

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Article 23 is bad for Medfield

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....

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Continuing the WLT lawsuit defies economic logic

To The Editor: As of last month, town officials had reported a cost of approximately $16,000 related to the lawsuit they filed against the non-profit, Westwood Land Trust.  However, the actual cost is much higher and should be considered when determining whether to abandon the legal action.   The lawsuit is simply a power...
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Medfield residents should be informed and engaged,

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...

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LTE: Group of students feels ignored re: solar farm concerns

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...

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LTE: Medfield deserves better leadership

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...

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Reader is grateful to Dover Police

To the Editor, 

I am writing again to once again thank our Dover police department for its committment to the members of our community. 

Two months ago, I wrote a letter to thank the Fire and Police Departments for rescuing a dog stranded on the ice on the Charles River and...

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Needham Residents for Thoughtful Zoning (NRTZ) has questions

To the Editor:

Many residents have been closely following the Pollard school project—attending meetings, participating in public comment, and submitting written questions. On July 9th, two listening sessions were held at the Pollard School auditorium, with the Superintendent serving as both presenter and moderator.

Following those sessions, a number of residents observed...

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It’s on tape and it’s bad

To the Editor: I encourage Medfield residents and the public to watch the recording of the March 5 School Committee meeting, available on Medfield TV and YouTube (links below). While this is a public meeting, some viewers may find the interaction during public comment uncomfortable to watch. Public comment exists so residents can share perspectives on matters...
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Reader angered by the disappearance of immigrant children

To the Editor:

I recently learned that approximately 700 kids are missing from our neighboring Framingham public schools in large part due to ICE and anti-immigrant activity creating an environment of distrust and perceived lack of safety.

As a public school parent myself, this is extremely troubling. If this is happening in just one...

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New Life Furniture Bank of Massachusetts

To the Editor:

On behalf of New Life Furniture Bank of Massachusetts, I would like to thank our donors, volunteers, and community partners for their extraordinary support of our 2025 annual appeal.

Thanks to our donors' compassionate contributions, this year's campaign was a success, providing essential funding needed to sustain New Life's mission throughout...

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Legislative action needed to protect immigrants

To the Editor:

Every day, we see horrific violence by ICE agents across the country, including here in Massachusetts. This has hit pretty close to home, with Milford and Framingham being among the communities hardest hit by ICE in 2025. ICE’s actions are making all our communities less safe. Massachusetts residents have turned out in...

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Lending a Helping Shovel

Dear Editor, 

I would like to publicly thank a young man by the name of Greg who stopped when he saw me shoveling my front stairs this morning and offered to do the job for me. 

My husband and I are both seniors and he is disabled. Having help with digging out from today's...

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Thank you to our First Responders

To the Editor: 

I want to publicly thank the Dover fire and police for rescuing a neighbor's dog recently. 

The dog went onto the ice on the Charles River and halfway fell into the frigid water and was desperately holding onto the ice with its front legs and howling in fear.

The...

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Rep. Garlick on Medfield high heating costs

Dear Medfield Neighbors,

The temperatures are dropping and many of us are thinking about turning on the furnace. I share your concern about high heating costs this winter and would like to share with you information that may help ease the financial burden of paying heating costs this winter.

Rep. Garlick on Dover high heating costs

Dear Dover Neighbors,

The temperatures are dropping and many of us are thinking about turning on the furnace. I share your concern about high heating costs this winter and would like to share with you information that may help ease the financial burden of paying heating costs this winter.

Rep. Garlick on Needham high heating costs

Dear Needham Neighbors,

The temperatures are dropping and many of us are thinking about turning on the furnace. I share your concern about high heating costs this winter and would like to share with you information that may help ease the financial burden of paying heating costs this winter.

On public mask mandates

To: All Dover and Sherborn Residents,

Kindly tune in to the Board of Health Meetings and School Committee meetings that occur, sometimes weekly, in both towns. Check the town calendar and attend as many meetings as you can. 

As seen on the Commonwealth...

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Thanking Westwood High School

Dear Editor,

First of all, I want to than Westwood Public High School. Because of Westwood Public High School, home of the Wolverines, I was able to succeed in college. Westwood High has granted me such great education, as they want to “strive for excellence.” When I became a Freshman...

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On University Station

For several years various Westwood residents have claimed at Town Meeting, “we were promised a tax reduction with University Station.” When it happened again this year, I decided it was time to set the record straight. I was the University Station Project Manager (formerly Westwood Station) for the town from 2007 through 2014. Prior to that role, I...

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