Blake Middle School sixth graders spent three days learning and exploring at Hale Education, an experience teachers say helped students grow both as individuals and as a community.
The sixth grade class participated in a program that combined outdoor education with group challenges on Hale’s wooded trails and activity areas.
About 175 students enjoyed...
The Medfield Transfer Station and Recycling Committee would like to thank Primiya Rajkumar of Walpole for generously sharing her impressive artistic skills to improve the area at our transfer station where rigid plastic can be placed for collection. Primiya gave of her time and talent, navigating challenging summer weather, family obligations and available hours...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Patrick Melavin
If you saw Sean Connery in the James Bond franchise, you should see this; “In the Name of the Rose.” Sean Connery portrays an intellectually sagacious friar that has been sent to a mysterious abbey to investigate a peculiar death. Set in the fourteenth century and released in 1986, it is a...
It’s not just students who get a first-day-of-school experience. Every year teachers who are new to Westwood Public Schools (WPS) have their own, when they come together for new teacher orientation. This year’s sessions took place over three days in late August.
“This is our opportunity...
Motorists traveling along Route 109 in Millis may have noticed an unusual sight outside a local dental office in recent weeks: a man holding a large, provocative sign making allegations about a dentist and relationships with members of his staff.
The sign has attracted the attention of passing motorists and generated considerable...
This August, a group of 8 Medfield 12-year-old All-Stars traveled to Cooperstown, New York, to compete in a tournament at the legendary Cooperstown Dreams Park — a bucket-list experience for Little League players across the country. The Medfield contingent was part of a larger Massachusetts Sluggers Fury squad that played against teams from across...
Don't miss the final visitor day of the 2026 season on Saturday, September 12th!
Book your free tickets now for a time slot at 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM or 2:00 PM.
On your self-guided tour at the Heritage Center, you can explore both indoor and outdoor galleries to see what...
Shriners Children’s Boston will host its seventh annual Boston Haunted Walk, a family-friendly Halloween fundraiser featuring a one-mile walk and activities for participants of all ages.
The event will include entertainment, breakfast treats, face painting, a live coloring mural, a raffle and a costume contest. Participants can register individually, start a team or make...
Acclaimed actor and singer Lauren Ambrose will open the 13th season of the Needham Bank Great Hall Concert Series with a special, one-night-only evening of music and storytelling at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, September 19, at Needham Town Hall.
Joined by Grammy-nominated pianist, singer and songwriter Matt Cusson, Ambrose is creating an intimate evening...
The Walpole High School (WHS) football team recently visited to brighten the day of Nico, a young community member recovering from major hip surgery and currently in a double cast. Nico, an avid football fan, had a heartfelt wish for some of the team’s players to...
The 26th annual consecutive in-person USATF-certified Camy 5K Run & David 5K Walk will be held on Sat., Nov. 14, at the Walpole Italian-American Club, 109 Stone St., Walpole. The fundraising event features the competitive Camy 5K Run, fun David 5K Walk, free 50-yard Rosina Fun Run for kids 11 & under, two fabulous...
The Walpole Community Food Pantry is hosting a drive-through paper goods collection from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sept. 14.
That morning the pantry’s large distribution truck will be parked in the municipal lot across the street from the Walpole Police Department and the Walpole Community Center, 60 South St., Walpole. Volunteers will be...
Patrick Melavin
If you saw Sean Connery in the James Bond franchise, you should see this; “In the Name of the Rose.” Sean Connery portrays an intellectually sagacious friar that has been sent to a mysterious abbey to investigate a peculiar death. Set in the fourteenth century and released in 1986, it is a...
It’s not just students who get a first-day-of-school experience. Every year teachers who are new to Westwood Public Schools (WPS) have their own, when they come together for new teacher orientation. This year’s sessions took place over three days in late August.
“This is our opportunity to welcome people and to showcase what is...
