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Gillman comes to Expresso Yourself Coffeehouse

The Expresso Yourself Coffeehouse is back at 7 p.m. on Saturday, November 26, at the First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church, 26 North Street, Medfield. This month’s Coffeehouse will feature Jackson Gillman. Held on the last Saturday of every month, the Expresso is an opportunity for spoken word artists to share their poetry, stories, and songs. Teens and adults...
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Medfield cartooning program a draw

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By Clare Dealy Hometown Weekly Correspondent In this day and age, it is essential that youth be provided with opportunities to expand their imaginations and enhance their creativity. Last week, Medfield’s Park and Recreation Center did just that. Last Thursday, the Pfaff Center opened its doors to Young Remembrandts (YR), an international franchise that specializes...
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Santa to join MFi Angel Run

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The Medfield Foundation is pleased to announce that Santa Claus is registered for the MFi Angel Run. The man in the red suit - perhaps a red track suit for this event - will make his grand entrance by special delivery thanks to the Medfield Fire Department at about 11:30 a.m. on Sunday,...
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DARPA project takes flight in Medfield

By Stephen Press Hometown Weekly Staff When one hears the words “Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency” (DARPA) and “military research,” one’s thoughts typically start revolving around the exotic, the clandestine, the fantastical. Neutron bombs exploding over desolate salt flats. Laser-wielding cyborgs running through specially-designed obstacle courses. Cold fusion engines powering aircraft as they take off from Area...
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No fear, regrets for Medfield’s Karakhanyan

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By Linda Thomas Hometown Weekly Correspondent His moment finally came. He had made it to Rio. The crowd roared and marveled in response to the gymnast's legendary performance. Arms extended high, straining for the upper bar, twisting into a full turn — launching from the low bar to the high bar. He was in the midst of...
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Public Safety Building opens in Medfield

By Cameron Small Hometown Weekly Correspondent On Saturday, October 29, the new Medfield Public Safety building opened its doors after completing the five month construction which began in June. Not only did the building finish on schedule, it finished under budget. Plans to install solar paneling are underway to help reduce the operating costs of the building;...
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Medfield’s Higgins spreads message of hope

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By Stephen Press Hometown Weekly Staff When Medfield’s David Higgins speaks, it is in intense bursts, punctuated by quiet moments of reflection. It is as though all that Mr. Higgins has experienced is demanding to be heard, but cannot possibly do so without proper processing time. Given exactly what he has experienced, both positive and...
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A Pilgrimage to Rocky Woods

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By Stephen Press Hometown Weekly Staff On a Wednesday morning, Medfield's Rocky Woods Reservation is like many other nature preserves in the state. The parking lot is dotted with the vehicles of dog-walkers and casual hikers. A canopy of pines covers one's path into the forest. It is quiet, save the occasional songbird. Suddenly, you catch...
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Medfield Historical Society to celebrate 125th

On November 7, 2016 at 7:30 p.m. in the First Parish Church on North Street, the Medfield Historical Society will be celebrating the 125th anniversary of its founding in 1891. All in town are invited to come to hear about those responsible for its beginning, see photos and images of the major events and undertakings...
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Public art talks with Max Grinnell

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By Geena Matuson Hometown Weekly Staff Last Friday night, the Medfield Memorial Public Library hosted Urbanologist Max Grinnell, specialist in urban problems, for his talk on “Art in Public Spaces.” As an urbanologist, geographer, historian, and professor, Max teaches at both University of Chicago and at Massachusetts College of Art and Design, focusing on urban...
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It’s a Great Pumpkin in Medfield

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By Katrina Margolis Hometown Weekly Reporter This year is the 50th anniversary of “It’s A Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown!” While it’s hard to believe that this classic film has been around for half a century, its relevance today is demonstrated by the unfiltered joy and excitement of the children aged four through ten who turned...
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Medfield’s Richards hikes for Make-A-Wish

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By Stephen Press Hometown Weekly Staff When Aurora Richards first saw an email about the Trailblaze Challenge 2016, a 30-mile hike on the Mahican-Mowhawk Trail to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation, she knew it was something she had to do. "I've always been kind of waiting," says Richards. "When this email came that they were doing [the...
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Library offers Minecraft as social experience

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By Katrina Margolis Hometown Weekly Reporter On the bottom floor of the Medfield Library, a young boy sat in front of a computer asking, “Are you under a tree?” Of course, the boy across from him was not under a tree, but also in front of a computer screen. He answered, “Yeah, I am...
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Drama Kids offers much more than acting skills

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By Katrina Margolis Hometown Weekly Reporter Most of the girls who were sitting on the floor inside of the Medfield Parks and Recreation building had been doing drama with Susie Pallis in one way or another for six years or more. “This is my favorite class because I’ve known these guys for so long....
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Medfield Food Cupboard to hold meeting

With the holidays approaching, the Medfield Food Cupboard will be holding its annual meeting. The meeting will be held at the Church of the Advent (28 Pleasant Street) on Thursday, November 10, at 7:00 p.m....
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In Medfield, 40B site-seeing

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By Stephen Press Hometown Weekly Staff On the cloudy morning of September 28, a group gathered on the corner of Dale Street and Route 27. Among the assembled were the Police and Fire chiefs, members of Medfield town government, members of MassHousing, State Rep. Denise Garlick, and several others. Joining them were representatives from Medfield Meadows,...
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Pilgrims pride at Medfield’s Wheelock School

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By Stephen Press Hometown Weekly Staff The third graders of Ms. Lynn's classroom gathered on the mat, their eyes fixed on their visitor. She asked: "Do you know the name of the king at present? Does anyone want to guess?" A child's hand shot up. "King George III?" "Hmmm, we've not had a George yet," she responded, "but...
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Local photographer featured at Medfield TV

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By Geena Matuson Hometown Weekly Staff Last Friday evening, the solo show reception for local photographer Chuck Ferullo was held at the Galleries at Medfield TV - and was a huge success. The show featured over twenty framed photographic works that spanned the genres - India, New England, macro close-up imagery, and more. Art prints...
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MCPE raises over $70,000 from Ball and Auction

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Last Saturday, on a beautiful autumn evening, 450 guests gathered under a tent on the Medfield State Hospital property at the Medfield Coalition for Public Education (MCPE) Fall Ball. MCPE hosted the “Oh, the Places Our Kids Will Go!” themed event and a weeklong online auction to raise funds to support K-12 public...
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Early voting to become available

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This year for the Presidential election on November 8, the town of Medfield will be holding early voting for the first time. Early voting will start on October 24 and run through November 4 at the Town Hall. Early voting hours will be Monday through Thursday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday: 8:30 a.m. to...
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