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...
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...
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,...
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.
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...
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...
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 (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...
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...
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...
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,...
A 45-year-old Dover mother has been found dead in an outdoor area not far from her home, and her husband has been charged with her murder, according to Norfolk District Attorney Michael W. Morrissey and Dover Chief of Police Peter A. McGowan.
Kathleen McLean was last seen in her...
Former Celtics point guard Johnny McCarthy has passed away. McCarthy, who spent the 1963-64 season with the NBA champion Celtics, was 86 years old.
Locally, McCarthy was as well known for the athletic excellence of his grandchildren as he was for his own NBA career. McCarthy's grandson, Johnny, played for...
The Dover Council on Aging is sponsoring a webinar on Friday, May 15, at 11:00 a.m., called 12 Tips For Boosting Your Immune System with Tricia Silverman. Silverman is a registered dietician and wellness coach, and is offering this program live via Zoom.
The program will be rebroadcast on Dover-Sherborn...
Children and families may sign up for two online summer reading programs at the Needham Free Public Library starting Friday, May 1, by visiting the library web site at http://www.needhamma.gov/4747/Library and clicking on the Summer Reading link, or by visiting http://needhambeanstack.org.
Those who have registered for summer reading in past...
Nine students from Mitchell Elementary and High Rock have been working on writing and illustrating their own children’s book in a program called Writing + Publishing with Jacky. Local Author Jacky Lamenzo created a program to teach children the process she took to write her own children’s book, "Addy Wants to Fit In."
As the COVID-19 pandemic persists in and around Boston, a group of local Dartmouth and Harvard students have joined a national student-run campaign, Fuel Our Heroes, in order to raise awareness and funds for medical professionals who risk their lives on the frontlines each day fighting this virus.
Since the...
The George B. Preston American Legion Post 209 has been serving veterans and other members of the community for over a century. It has been awarding scholarships to Dover Sherborn High School graduates since before the school was built. This year, due to the public health emergency forcing early school closure, there were...
A Westwood Candidates Forum will be held on Wednesday, May 13, at 7:00 p.m.
The Westwood, Walpole and Dedham League of Woman Voters and Westwood Media Center will have a look at the candidates for the upcoming election on June 2, 2020.
The candidates will be participating...
Wellesley Parents Supporting Art Students (WPSAS) has announced the continuation of a visual arts awards program in its public school district. The Emerging Artist Awards (EAA) for Wellesley High School juniors will award two (2) scholarships for art portfolio development. Each scholarship is to be used for summer intensive art courses or fall...
