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In Medfield, 40B site-seeing
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By Stephen Press
Hometown Weekly Staff
On the cloudy morning of September 28, a group gathered on the corner of Dale Street and Route 27. Among the assembled were the Police and Fire chiefs, members of Medfield town government, members of MassHousing, State Rep. Denise Garlick, and several others.
Joining them were representatives from Medfield Meadows,...
Pilgrims pride at Medfield’s Wheelock School
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By Stephen Press
Hometown Weekly Staff
The third graders of Ms. Lynn's classroom gathered on the mat, their eyes fixed on their visitor.
She asked: "Do you know the name of the king at present? Does anyone want to guess?"
A child's hand shot up. "King George III?"
"Hmmm, we've not had a George yet," she responded, "but...
Needham Harvest Fair a hit, despite drizzle
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By Stephen Press
Hometown Weekly Staff
There are some things that a steady October rain cannot thwart. Tantalizing scents of fresh food wafting through the air, for one. The traffic and buzz of a small town, for another. The most apparent example on Saturday, however: Needhamites themselves.
Despite less-than-stellar atmospheric conditions, the town was out...
Caryl House a Dover miracle
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By Stephen Press
Hometown Weekly Staff
Just outside of the center of Dover, a Georgian-style house keeps watch over Dedham Street. The home looks as though it could have grown out of the landscape; so perfectly fitting is it for the environment that one could convince himself that it had been there forever.
Perhaps that’s...
Blue Moon to celebrate 20 years
Blue Moon Bagel Cafe will be celebrating its twentieth anniversary this Sunday, September 25. More than a bakery, Blue Moon is a Medfield fixture, and is looking forward to welcoming the community on its special day.
There will be face painting from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., live music from noon to 2 p.m., special blue...
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Live from Walpole, it’s Friday night!
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By Stephen Press
Hometown Weekly Staff
Walking from the public parking on East Street towards the center of town, the late afternoon sun shines brightly over the police department. In the the distance, the sound of live music and a crowd of people is unmistakable. Something festive is ahead, and the timing is perfect -...
Medfield Day is town’s finest hour
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By Stephen Press
Hometown Weekly Staff
For those who call Medfield home, there has always been a pronounced sense of an old-fashioned community. Some might attribute it to the village's historic buildings and green spaces. Some might point their fingers at the independent businesses that dot the town. Still others might say it is because...
Feasting from Literature at the Medfield Library
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By James Ensor
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Liz Barbour of Liz Barbour’s Creative Feast, came to the Medfield Library on the evening of Thursday, September 15, to present Feasts from Literature, a presentation based on some recipes she has learned through her reading. She read selected passages from three of her favorite cooking-related novels, intermittently...
Warriors/Raiders boys fight to 2-2 draw
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
The DS and Medfield varsity boy’s soccer teams met for the first of two meetings this season on Thursday afternoon on the new turf at MHS in a battle between two arch rivals. Despite a late offensive surge by both teams, the game ended in a 2-2 draw;...
Sawin Museum is Dover’s jewel
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By Stephen Press
Hometown Weekly Staff
Over a century ago, a Dover farmer and his wife generously set aside money for the construction of a new structure in the center of town. The structure, the Sawin Memorial Museum, was designed to house the Dover Historical and Natural History Society. It still stands today, and over...
Safety takes front seat at Dover Days
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By Stephen Press
Hometown Weekly Staff
As the festivities of Dover Days lent a carefree air to the center of town, State Police Trooper Matthew Guarino diligently worked on a computer. One by one, families with young children approached to have photographs snapped, fingerprints scanned, and vital information taken. Trooper Guarino was on hand as...
Undaunted, H.Y.P.’s Ozer fights on
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By Stephen Press
Hometown Weekly Staff
Needham’s Dennis Ozer is many things. He is a father and husband. He is the co-owner of H.Y.P. Studio, a yoga and pilates facility with branches in Medfield, Needham, and Wellesley. He is, in the words of his wife, Debra Goodman, “the mayor of everything” and “like the Tasmanian...
New home for Temple Beth Shalom
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By Stephen Press
Hometown Weekly Staff
After a process that lasted over four years, the Temple Beth Shalom community has moved into its new home. The space, dedicated in a ceremony on Saturday evening, is a beautiful result of careful planning, patience and generosity.
But the project is not yet over.
"We are at long last ready...
Dash delights Dover
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By Stephen Press
Hometown Weekly Staff
On Saturday morning, Kevin Bernier stands in front of the American Legion building in Dover. At his feet, his two sons, Tyler and Alex, restlessly mill about. They, like their father, are wearing race bibs. "We're here to run," announces the eldest Bernier.
This is the second annual Dover Dash,...
Those were the Dover Days
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By Stephen Press
Hometown Weekly Staff
The man sits, still dripping wet, behind the cage surrounding his tank. He taunts his tormentors. "Harder!" he says. "I'm going to get you!"
A young girl walks up, yellow ball in hand. She takes aim and fires, missing her target high. A volunteer hands her another ball, and she...
Needham VFW hosts Las Vegas Night
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The Needham Veterans of Foreign Wars, Lt. Manson H. Carter Post 2498, hosted its annual Las Vegas Night for Boston-area Paralyzed Veterans at the post’s building on Junction Street on Tuesday, August 23.
Fifteen paralyzed veterans from the Brockton VA hospital, accompanied by nurses and volunteer assistants, arrived at the Post building in special...
And they’re off! Labor Day Race in Walpole!
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By Stephen Press
Hometown Weekly Staff
On Labor Day morning, Carolyn Martin walked down Common Street in front of Walpole High School with two generations of her family. Around her, hundreds of others milled about, many of whom carried water bottles and backpacks to match their athletic apparel. Carolyn, however, had opted for a slightly...
Main Street goes Live in Walpole
