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Zullo celebrates milestone anniversary

The non-profit Zullo Gallery-Center for the Arts is marking its one-year anniversary of purchasing its building on Main Street in Medfield by kicking off a series of "Summer Thursday" gatherings from 6 to 10 p.m. on July 16. These community get-togethers will then continue every other week until August 27 (exact dates are...

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Medfield’s Monet

By Samantha Drumm Hometown Weekly Staff

 

“You should see the Charles River, it has dwindled almost to a brook—and has lost all its Boston character,” wrote artist Dennis Bunker to the collector and philanthropist Isabella Stewart Gardner.

Gardner’s namesake, the iconic Isabella Stewart Gardner...

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From Route 109 to MEMO Summer Concert Series

By Isabell Macrina Hometown Weekly Staff

The annual MEMO Summer Concert Series is in full swing behind the Medfield Public Library, and this past week featured Medfield local band Route 109. They took to the gazebo with their instruments and filled a quiet evening with classic hits.

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Peak House continues Historical Summer Series

Who called the historic Peak House home, and what unique stories did they leave behind? Local history enthusiasts can find out again this weekend.

The Peak House Heritage Center launched  a new interactive summer series in  June. The program runs on the second Saturday of each month through September. Visitors of all...

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Bellforge Summer Concert Series begins

By Isabell Macrina Hometown Weekly Staff

Bellforge’s Summer Sounds concert series kicked off last week under the sun and thankfully shade of the trees with three special performances. Families were invited to bring chairs, picnic blankets, and dinner to have a night outside and enjoy the music.

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Thank you from MMA

As the 2025-26 school year comes to a close, Medfield Music Association (MMA) Co-Presidents Sue Ten Hagen and Meg Cabezud would like to thank all the generous donors, patrons, corporate sponsors and community volunteers for their incredible support of the Medfield Music Program.  One third of MMA’s annual income comes from the generosity of...

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Medfield baseball teams shine

The Medfield summer baseball teams are off to a roaring start this season, with 3 teams reaching the finals of their kickoff tournaments over Father’s Day weekend, and 2 of those teams being crowned as tourney champions!

The Medfield 9A Summer Baseball team opened its 2026 campaign in impressive fashion, capturing the championship at...

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Once-in-a-generation parade planned for Medfield’s 375th

By Julie Marrinucci Hometown Weekly Correspondent

On October 17, the town of Medfield, MA, is planning a parade to celebrate its milestone 375th anniversary. But this is no ordinary parade, according to Marion Bonoldi, Town Clerk and Tracey Klenk, Assistant Town Clerk, both on the 6-person parade committee.

“This will be a once-in-a-generation event,” said...

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Peak House launches historical summer series

Who called the historic Peak House home, and what unique stories did they leave behind? Local history enthusiasts can find out firsthand starting this weekend.

The Peak House Heritage Center is launching a new interactive summer series on Saturday, June 13. The program runs on the second Saturday of each month through September. Visitors...

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Medfield graduates Class of 2026

By Meghan Foley Hometown Weekly Staff

After a one-day delay due to the weather, Medfield seniors celebrated their graduation on May 31st. Attendees gathered in the bleachers and on the high school’s turf field, where the scoreboard was set to 20:26.

The ceremony began with Ava Morrison...

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Bellforge breaks ground on $30m cultural campus

Bellforge Arts Center broke ground today on a $30 million historic preservation and renovation project at the former Medfield State Hospital, transforming the Lee Chapel and adjacent Infirmary into a year-round arts and education campus for MetroWest. Doors are expected to open in the fall of 2027. The project converts the Lee Chapel into...

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Warriors enter playoffs; boys’ volleyball wins match

By Meghan Foley Hometown Weekly

Last week was the first week of playoffs, with seven Medfield teams qualifying. The boys’ volleyball team has earned the 5th seed with a 16–4 regular season record. They played their first match on the 29th, defeating 28th-seeded Keefe Technical at home...

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Marcotte Foundation earns Olive Branch Award

The Vanessa T. Marcotte Foundation, based in Medfield, recently received the Olive Branch Award from the 26.2 Foundation. This annual honor recognizes an organization that exemplifies peace and the power of the human spirit. It was presented on April 19, 2026, at the CharityTeams Boston Marathon brunch—a gathering of 43 nonprofits participating in the Boston Athletic...

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Medfield TV’s Executive Director poised to receive national award

By Lenny Strauss Hometown Weekly Correspondent

Medfield TV’s Executive Director, Katie Duval was given the distinct honor of receiving the 2026 Emerging Leader Award from the Alliance for Community Media (ACM). Established in 1976, the ACM is the premier organizational advocate of promoting and preserving the right to media training, production, and civic engagement that...

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Blake Jazz ensemble earns Gold Medal

Congratulations to Medfield’s Blake Middle School Jazz Ensemble, directed by Matthew Kelly, for their Gold-Medal winning performance on May 12, 2026, at MAJE (Massachusetts Association of Jazz Educators) Central Junior District Festival.  The festival was held at Trottier Middle School in Southborough and included a clinic immediately following the performance taught by one...

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Medfield Students Shine at DECA

Medfield High School is recognizing 11 students who showcased their business acumen and leadership skills at the prestigious DECA International Career Development Conference (ICDC), held April 25–29 in Atlanta at the Georgia World Congress Center and Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

The annual DECA ICDC highlights top student performers and...

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Medfield’s David Lifsitz publishes fourth novel

Medfield resident David Lifsitz released his latest suspense novel, Apt. 89B, the third installment in his Thomas White thriller series.

Set in Boston and centered around a high-stakes cryptocurrency theft investigation, the fictional novel continues the fast-paced FBI series that began with The 43rd Floor and...

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Town of Medfield “Flips the Switch”

On May 11, the Town of Medfield hosted a "Flip the Switch" ceremony at the Memorial Elementary School to celebrate the completion of a new 374.40 kW solar array. This project represents a significant step forward in the Town’s commitment to renewable energy and long-term fiscal responsibility.

The celebration brought together town...

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Softball celebrates senior night

By Meghan Foley Hometown Weekly Staff

Warriors’ softball held their senior night on May 13th, playing the Millis Mohawks for the second time this season. The Warriors (6–9) had previously beaten the Mohawks (3–11) 11–6 a month earlier on April 14th.

Medfield took a strong lead early...

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Fairies Come Back to Medfield


By Elizabeth Connolly Hometown Weekly Staff The grounds of Stephen Hinkley Memorial Park were recently transformed as hundreds came out to enjoy a spring celebration for humans and fairies alike: the fifth annual Fairy Walk. This magical festival featured craft and food vendors, photo opportunities, an array of entertainment, and, of course, a large number of incredibly...
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