The town of Walpole is gearing up for its premier community event, as the Recreation Department prepares to host the annual Walpole Day celebration on Saturday, May 9.
The festivities are scheduled to run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Stone Field, located at 135 School St., behind Town Hall. The...
Grandmother, volunteer
Brenda G. Henderson (83) passed away peacefully on April 7, 2026, at Barre Gardens Nursing Home.
Born May 16, 1942, in Montreal, Canada, Brenda was the daughter of Alton and Stella (Hantow) Williams. She was fostered for many years by several families in Canada and the United States. She moved to...
‘Born with the gift of laughter’
Elizabeth “Betty” Jane Anastasi, 91, of Boynton Beach, Florida, formerly of Harwich and Needham, Massachusetts, passed away on March 14, 2026.
She is survived by her beloved husband of 63 years, Donald D. Anastasi; her children, Donald E. Anastasi Sr. (Michelle) and Donna (Anastasi) Geheb, her cherished grandchildren,...
The Arc of Massachusetts, the leading advocacy organization for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and autism, celebrated “progress and possibility” for its community last night during its annual gala at the UMass Club in Boston.
This year’s event highlighted three Partners in Progress, whose work advances opportunities and rights for people with IDD and autism: Hon. Denise Garlick,...
One of the literary world’s most successful psychological thriller authors has stepped out of the shadows, revealing her true identity as a local physician specializing in brain disorders.
Sara Cohen, a doctor living and working in the Boston area, confirmed this week that she is the woman behind the global bestseller The...
by Richard DeSorgher
During the month of August, the Pan-Mass Challenge (PMC) bike ride takes place passing through Medfield and finishing on Cape Cod. Medfield serves as a key town on the PMC route, acting as a crucial checkpoint, water stop and transit point for thousands of cyclists traveling through Massachusetts. Dozens...
National Braille Press (NBP) has announced that Payton Maley of Medfield is one of the five runners in its team to participate in the 130th Boston Marathon® presented by Bank of America. Payton and other runners are raising money to support braille literacy.
The runners are supporting NBP’s mission to provide braille materials to...
To the editor,
I am writing on behalf of the students at Norfolk County Agricultural High School to raise awareness about a deeply concerning plan by the Norfolk County Commissioner’s Office to build a solar panel farm on our campus.
While we support clean energy initiatives, this project threatens to destroy...
To the Editor,
Should the citizens of Medfield be embarrassed—or expect better from their elected officials?
I want to thank the many residents who took the time to watch the March 5th and March 26th school committee meetings, along with your outspoken rejection of this vile behavior.Your engagement proves that Medfield...
It is every parent’s worse nightmare.
A 3-year-old goes missing and can’t be found. Such was the case in Medfield during the winter of 1936 when 3-year-old Dale Tibbetts went missing. The young boy was last seen by his parents at 11:15 a.m. playing in the yard during the morning of January 15, 1936.
The Huntington Education Department announces the top five students in the Massachusetts chapter of Poetry Out Loud, the national recitation contest run locally by The Huntington with the Mass Cultural Council and nationwide by the National Endowment for the Arts. The 21st annual Massachusetts state finals were held at the Old South Meeting House this past Sunday, March 8, 2026, with twelve...
Walpole’s Teagan McNicholas, a student at Old Post Road Elementary School, recently earned 1st place in the Kindergarten & 1st Grade Division of the 2026 Massachusetts School Library Association Bookmark Contest.
The award was announced on Sunday, March 29. The ceremony took place at An Unlikely Story bookstore, in Plainville. The bookstore...
The Neponset River Regional Chamber will host its annual "Taste of the Region" on Wednesday, April 8, bringing together the area's top culinary talents for a single-night showcase of local food and drink.
The event, which runs from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Blue Hill Country Club in Canton, serves...
To the Editor,
I am writing again to once again thank our Dover police department for its committment to the members of our community.
Two months ago, I wrote a letter to thank the Fire and Police Departments for rescuing a dog stranded on the ice on the Charles River and...
To the Editor:
Many residents have been closely following the Pollard school project—attending meetings, participating in public comment, and submitting written questions. On July 9th, two listening sessions were held at the Pollard School auditorium, with the Superintendent serving as both presenter and moderator.
Following those sessions, a number of residents observed...
By Julie Marrinucci Hometown Weekly Correspondent
Medfield native and 25-year-old Olympic speedskater Julie Letai remembers standing in front of the TV as a 10-year-old, watching the 2010 Olympic opening ceremonies and “feeling in my soul that I had to be there,” she said.
With grit, determination, and an off-the-scale work ethic, Julie...
To the Editor:
I recently learned that approximately 700 kids are missing from our neighboring Framingham public schools in large part due to ICE and anti-immigrant activity creating an environment of distrust and perceived lack of safety.
As a public school parent myself, this is extremely troubling. If this is happening in just one...
The Dover Sherborn High School Mock Trial team will compete in the Massachusetts State Final against Newton South High School on Friday, March 20 at the Great Hall in Faneuil Hall in Boston.
The Raiders finished 3–0 in the preliminary rounds, including a victory over Noble and Greenough School. In the Round of 32,...
