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Monthly Archives: October 2026

MFi Angel Run 5K announced

Every neighbor deserves a warm home, a safe place to live, and the ability to keep up with life’s basic necessities. For 25 years, the Medfield Foundation (MFi) has supported local residents facing difficult circumstances by providing financial grants through its Community Assistance Fund. The fund is replenished each year through the generosity of...

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Raiders’ football triumphs in nailbiter

By Meghan Foley Hometown Weekly Staff

Last Friday, the Raiders hosted the Nipmuc Regional Warriors for their home opener. Last season, Dover-Sherborn had a 1–8 regular season record and two postseason wins but were defeated by Nipmuc 43–7. This season has been a different story, with the Nipmuc game being their third game and their...

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Junk Journaling at Dover Town Library

By Isabell Macrina Hometown Weekly Staff

Journaling has risen in popularity for its benefits for mindfulness, organization, and the rise of a love of physical media in the modern age. But sometimes the organized bullet lists and agendas can feel overwhelming to put together. Junk Journaling embraces the chaos of life with a handcrafted feel...

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4H Club hosts Animal Show

Powisset Farm in Dover, MA hosted the annual Powisset 4-H Club Animal Show on September 20. The livestock show is an opportunity to highlight the Club members’ hard work and dedication to animal care over the last five months. Powisset Farm welcomed family members and spectators to watch the poster presentations and animal skills...

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Medfield defense stifles Millis in shutout

By Michael Hurley Hometown Weekly Correspondent

There were a few areas in which the Warriors could’ve been a little cleaner, but Medfield High football coach Erik Ormberg focused on the big picture following his team’s 32-0 shutout over the Mohawks. Three games into the season–and a gauntlet of five straight Tri-Valley League Large games starting tomorrow...

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Lions are “Roaring” to go this fall

The Sherborn Lions Club has a busy fall ahead, with opportunities for children and teens to get creative, speak up and challenge themselves; free health screenings for area residents; community service opportunities; and, of course, some holiday fun. From the Lions Peace Poster Contest and Massachusetts Lions Youth Speech Competition to the return of...

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Medfield police chief placed on paid leave

Medfield Police Chief Michelle Guerette has been placed on paid administrative leave pending an administrative investigation into alleged violations of Police Department policies, the town announced Sept. 23.

The town has hired an outside investigator to conduct the investigation and said it reserves the right to take whatever action it determines is appropriate based...

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Medfield golf midway through season

By Meghan Foley Hometown Weekly Staff

Last year, the boys’ golf team had an even record of 8–8. They are currently about halfway through their season and hold a 5–4 record. They beat Westwood 231–238, lost to Hopkinton 254–247, beat Holliston 235–254, Millis 215–282, and Ashland 215–240. Then...

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Medfield Housing Authority chair honored

Lisa Donovan, chairwoman of the Medfield Housing Authority Board of Directors, was recently honored as Board Member of the Year by the Massachusetts chapter of the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (MA NAHRO).

Donovan received the award Sept. 14 during a MA NAHRO event. According to Medfield Housing Authority Executive Director Candace...

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