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Monthly Archives: May 2020

Eversource conducting aerial vegetation patrol

Eversource's Eastern Massachusetts Transmission Vegetation Management will be conduction aerial vegetation patrols this week, including areas of Dover. The aircraft will be flying at or below 300 feet.

The aerial vegetation patrol will begin at 8:00 a.m. and go until 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 19, Wednesday, May 20,...

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Sen. Rausch continues virtual office hours

Senator Rausch (D-Needham) will host her next virtual office hours this Friday, May 22, from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. In keeping with best practices recommendations from public health officials, conversations with the senator and her staff will take place over Google Hangouts, Skype, and phone calls.

Residents from any...

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Community Farm increasing production during pandemic

Over a year in the works, the installation of Needham Community Farm’s high tunnel was completed this month, just in time for the spring 2020 growing season, and just in time for COVID-19.

The tunnel shelters five new raised beds on previously unused land to provide protection from the elements...

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Pandemic forces Medfield Memorial Day changes

The Medfield Memorial Day Co-Chairs, Frank Iafolla and Michelle Doucette, have announced that this year’s 2020 Memorial Day parade, ceremonies at Baxter Park and march to Vine Lake Cemetery have been cancelled.

However, Memorial Day is a day on which those who died in active military service are remembered. Therefore,...

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Medfield Dems elect officers

In April, the Medfield Democratic Town Committee elected members to the offices of Chair, Vice-Chair, Treasurer and Secretary, as well as an affirmative action officer. The reorganization meetings are held every two years, during even-numbered years. This year, the meeting was held via Zoom, in the interest of social distancing due to COVID-19.

Pandemic forces Sherborn Memorial Day adjustment

In an effort to maintain the tradition of presenting the Town of Sherborn’s Memorial Day dedications, the 2020 program has been adjusted - not in spirit, but in the method of presentation. This is done in the interest of ensuring the requirements of the coronavirus situation are held in full compliance. To this...

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‘We Did It For You!’ to live-stream

The California cast of “We Did It For You!” stands behind the play’s creator, Thea Iberall.

The coronavirus has changed the way we interact with each other. Theatre is no different. As a result, the producers of "We Did It For You! Women's Journey Through History" have...

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Missing cat: Seamus

A medium sized orange and white cat named Seamus was lost on Sunday from Hartford Street in Medfield. He is a very timid house cat. Individuals with information on Seamus' whereabouts are asked to contact Kathy Davidson at (617-872-2240).

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Peanut Butter

Peanut Butter (adopter can change his name) was found with his mom, Jelly, in the middle of a road in West Virginia. Both were skinny and injured but luckily were found by a good samaritan who put them put them in her car and took them to her home. She tried to find...

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Coco and Winnie

Coco and Winnie are approximately six month old guinea pigs that were purchased a few months ago to be pets for children. Unfortunately the family is moving and can't take them along, so we are looking for a home for them willing to make a lifetime commitment. They are very cute, but were...

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Jeannine Adams

Jeannine (Earnshaw) Adams of Dedham, formerly of Medfield, passed peacefully on May 16, 2020 at the age of 88. Jeannine was the daughter of the late George Edward Earnshaw Jr. and the late Jane Levis Carter. She is survived by her beloved husband of over 62 years William (Bill) Adams, and was the...

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Alice Wheeler

Alice (Frankenhauser) Wheeler, 67, of Medfield, MA, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, May 8, 2020 after a long battle with ALS. 

She is survived by her loving husband Gary Wheeler of Medfield, daughter Robin (Wheeler) Mailhot of Woburn, son Brian Wheeler, her sister Janet Watson of Marco Island,...

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DTL continues excellent work amid pandemic

By Amelia Tarallo
Hometown Weekly Staff

Patrons across the country have been missing their favorite libraries since they were forced to close in March. However, as per usual, library staff has risen to the occasion and is providing an array of services and programs that people can enjoy from the...

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Noon Hill and Shattuck Reservation to open 5/19

Noon Hill and Shattuck Reservation, two Trustees of Reservations properties in Medfield, will open on May 19. Visitors may use the parking lots for vehicles. Guests are expected to follow protocols, including social distancing while using the trails and wearing a mask when unable to social distance. Other open Medfield Trustees properties include...

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Community forum to meet May 19th

Medfield residents are invited to attend and participate in the fourth online community forum to discuss the Dale Street School project. The meeting will be held on Zoom on Tuesday, May 19, at 7 p.m., and on MedfieldTV. Residents will be presented with options for grade configuration, site selection, and financial factors. Questions...

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Midges, mud mar Snow Hill march

While steep, the north side of the trail was relatively dry.

By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter

“We had a lady call us about a guy wandering the streets with one shoe on.”

Yes, you did, officer.

And while...

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Spotlighting WHS girls track’s 2020 seniors

By Mike Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor

The Westwood High School girls track and field team was set to have a big spring in 2020. Unfortunately, the team had its season taken from them due to the COVID-19 outbreak.

Westwood boasted a large senior class composed of...

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Lockdown means fishing at Buckmaster Pond

I have to admit, I found the dog with a mask on pretty funny.

By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter

Has the lockdown been good for animals? While social media is inundated with images of wildlife seemingly “taking back” land that has suddenly been...

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Walpole residents get outside on weekend

A family sits on a rock and picnics, right next to White's Bridge

By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter

The people of Walpole were out and about on Saturday morning, doing whatever they could to get outside and enjoy themselves while maintaining proper social distancing...

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