Category Archive for "Medfield"

Women in Music perform at the ‘Forge

By Isabell Macrina Hometown Weekly Reporter Bellforge Arts Center held a performance in partnership with Women In Music Boston, a non-profit organization dedicated to equality in the music industry for women and those outside of the gender binary. On the grounds of the old Medfield State Hospital, three performers took the stage to amongst the stalls of...

Photo courtesy of Andrea McCoy 24 Summer Reading grand prizes on display in the Children's Room. The Medfield Public Library (MPL) is thrilled to report that over 940 kids and teens participated in the Library’s annual summer reading challenge this summer. The library is hugely impressed with the number of enthusiastic young readers in Medfield and thankful...

Photo by Julia Beauregard The performer shared bits of music history between each song By Julia Beauregard Hometown Weekly Editor Jay Daniels, a pianist and vocalist of Virginia, came to The Center at Medfield to perform "It Might As Well Be Swing: A Tribute to Frank Sinatra and Count Basie.” This was Daniels’ first show in Massachusetts and he...

Photo by Isabell Macrina Ava showing her beautiful creations, given a chance to be worn again By Isabell Macrina Hometown Weekly Reporter The Medfield Community Market, located at The Lawn at Meetinghouse Pond on North Street, is a community favorite event. The open-air environment and pond adjacent to the stalls makes it a great place for families to explore....

American Legion baseball at 100: Fighting for survival

Mintz brought back the River Rats team nickname By Ken Chaisson Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter The year 2025 marks the 100th anniversary of American Legion baseball. But it is struggling to stay alive. American Legion Baseball was organized “to teach practical lessons in sportsmanship and citizenship by emphasizing such qualities as loyalty, respect for the rules,...

Photos by Isabell Macrina LyteHaven, Shanefield, and Evans against the old hospital and hill, creating a scene for the crowd By Isabell Macrina Hometown Weekly Reporter The Bellforge Arts Center held their Summer Sounds event against the backdrop of the Medfield State Hospital last week, featuring artists that seemed unconventional. Though, these artists exposed a large part of the...

By Connor McDermott Community Contributor In early July, 21 Troop 89 scouts, along with their chaperones, went on a high adventure trip to Sea Base in the US Virgin Islands. The group departed from St. Thomas and sailed around St. John, past Tortola, Virgin Gorda, and Saint Croix. The scouts had the opportunity to learn how...

Photos courtesy of Medfield Public Schools Eighth-grade students from Thomas Blake Middle School in Medfield took a trip to Washington, D.C., visiting monuments, museums, and other sites, joining together for a group photo on the steps of the United States Capitol Superintendent Jeffrey J. Marsden and Principal Nat Vaughn are proud to share that 190 eighth-grade students...

Photo by Isabell Macrina The Elderly Brothers bringing the 50’s and 60’s to Medfield Center By Isabell Macrina Hometown Weekly Reporter The Medfield Employers & Merchants Organization, MEMO, held their annual summer concert series at the Gazebo in the center of town, tucked behind the Medfield Public Library and Brothers Marketplace. Despite the dreary weather conditions, Medfield residents still...

Photos courtesy of Medfield Public Schools From left to right, Ava Tosches, Leah Whitcher, Brielle Dhaiti, Finn Harvey, Vai Sahukar, Abby Joehanes, Anna Feldman, Maddie Unger and Lucy Cooprider Superintendent Jeffrey J. Marsden and Principal Nat Vaughn are proud to share that nine eighth-grade students from two different groups at Thomas Blake Middle School (BMS) gave presentations...

Medfield Historical Society expresses thanks

Photo courtesy of Chris McCue Medfield Facilities Project Manager Ben Jachowicz joins Medfield Society Interim Co-President Yumi Jones and former president David Temple (in background) to assess status of improvements at the Society museum on Pleasant Street While the July rainstorm that hit the Medfield area would have normally created flooding in the basement of the Medfield...

Medfield Village Cleaners runs school supply drive

By Lenny Strauss Hometown Weekly Reporter Starting on July 14 and running through August 16, the Medfield Village Cleaners, located here in Medfield, MA, will be running a school supply drive in support of the Corey C Griffin Foundation. This organization, since 2014 has focused on ensuring that Boston-area youths are provided with health, safety, and education,...

Photographs by Audrey Anderson Route 109 Acoustic performs at the MEMO concert at the Gazebo By Audrey Anderson Hometown Weekly Reporter On Thursday, July 10, the Medfield-based Route 109 Acoustic band played its 14th annual concert in the MEMO (Medfield Employers and Merchants Organization) Summer Concert Series. The concert was held at the Gazebo in Warrior Park next to...

By Paul Vozzella Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter Win after win after win, Medfield continued to dominate on Thursday evening as it took another step towards securing its fourth state championship in program history and third in the last four years. The Warriors made quick work of Nauset Regional, defeating it 22-3 to advance to the Division III...

By Audrey Anderson Hometown Weekly Reporter The Medfield High School Class of 2025’s graduation ceremony took place on Saturday, May 31, at 1 p.m. Showers and a downpour were uninvited guests, but administrators and talented student orators added brilliant sunshine to their heartfelt graduation ceremony. The ceremony began with a moving rendition of the national anthem by Vivienne...

By Julia Beauregard Hometown Weekly Editor The Bellforge Arts Center recently hosted their family favorite event: Fun At The ‘Forge: Spring Family Day. This event returned to the grounds of the former Medfield State Hospital after the success of last years editions of this event. This event was created to place the spotlight onto the younger generations,...

by Elizabeth Connolly Hometown Weekly Reporter It was a magical day in Medfield and not just because of the weather, which happened to be similarly spectacular. It was the day of Enchanted Spring at the Bellforge Arts Center (also known as Bellforge, or simply the ‘Forge) on Hospital Road. This event kicked off the center’s 2025 season,...

Ellis Allen honored with MAA Legacy Award

Longtime Medfield resident and revered tree care champion Ellis Allen was honored with the Massachusetts Arborists Association (MAA) Legacy Award during the organization’s annual Arbor Day of Service, held Friday, April 25, at Millborn Farm, a newly acquired Trustees of Reservations conservation property in Sherborn, MA. The award was presented by fellow Medfield resident Mike Lueders,...

By Julia Beauregard Hometown Weekly Editor The bustling streets of Medfield were filled with families venturing from place-to-place this past weekend as locals set out to enjoy the annual Medfield Historical Weekend. The weekend kicked off on Friday, April 25 with a children’s scavenger hunt at the Medfield Public Library. This was a recurring event throughout the weekend,...

Bellforge hosts community lantern crafting workshop

By Julia Beauregard Hometown Weekly Editor The Bellforge recently hosted an all ages, hands-on lantern making workshop at UCC Medfield. Community members were welcomed to attend this free event to handcraft their very own lantern. The Bellforge Arts Center provided all materials for participants and each crafter was able to pick from a variety of designs, including:...

Category Archives: Medfield

Women in Music perform at the ‘Forge

MPL concludes Summer Reading Program

Daniels brings Sinatra to Medfield

Medfielders enjoy the Community Market

American Legion baseball at 100: Fighting for survival

BSO brings Opera to Medfield

Troop 89 visits the Virgin Islands

Blake students visit Washington D.C.

Rain or shine, MEMO rocks on

BMS students shine at Civics Showcase

Medfield Historical Society expresses thanks

Medfield Village Cleaners runs school supply drive

Route 109 at MEMO Concert

Warriors continue playoff dominance

Medfield graduates Class of 2025

Bellforge springs to life

Enchanted Spring arrives at Bellforge

Ellis Allen honored with MAA Legacy Award

Medfield’s history comes to life

Bellforge hosts community lantern crafting workshop

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