Category Archive for "Medfield"

Zullo Gallery moving towards ownership

Zullo Gallery-Center for the Arts, the nonprofit arts organization in downtown Medfield, is moving toward ownership of its longtime home at 454-456A Main St., thanks to a pending building sale and more than $500,000 in community commitments. Building owners Tom and Lisa Nightingale have reached an agreement to sell the historic property to the Zullo Gallery. The deal follows...

Medfield resident to run the London Marathon

By Lenny Strauss Hometown Weekly Reporter Since its inception in 1981, the TCS London Marathon has brought out professional runners, elite wheelchair racers and participants of all ages of the public to race on an illustrious course set around the River Thames. Apart from its competitive nature, the Marathon facilitates a vast charity arm as well, with...

By Audrey Anderson Hometown Weekly Reporter A senior fashion show to benefit the 2025 All Night Grad Party was held at the Medfield High School (MHS) auditorium. A large crowd of audience members enjoyed a spectacle of style and humor as seniors strutted the stage in their finest fashions. The first group of models—Night on the Town--was announced...

MPL welcomes Dog Psychologist Ray McSoley

By Alana DiPlacido Hometown Weekly Reporter Nothing gathers a crowd quite like dogs do, so it was no surprise that every chair in Medfield Public Library’s (MPL) meeting room was filled with an audience member excited to hear Ray McSoley, a successful dog psychologist, speak. McSoley began the talk by defining his ethos in dog training through...

by Elizabeth Connolly Hometown Weekly Reporter Dozens of kids gathered at the Medfield Public Library (MPL) the Saturday before this year’s St. Patrick’s Day to try their luck at building a leprechaun trap. These simple, but quite creative, contraptions are designed to ensnare one of the world’s most elusive creatures: the tiny and mischievous, but apparently rather...

By Audrey Anderson Hometown Weekly Reporter A crowd of seventy-five eager attendees packed into Medfield library’s classic Dailey Room to hear Eric B. Schultz discuss “King Philip's War: The History and Legacy of America's Forgotten Conflict.” He wrote the book together with local author Michael J. Tougias, and it was published in 2017. Interested in history since his...

Dr. Beauregard discusses early-onset cancer

By Audrey Anderson Dr. George Beauregard, a local former internist and current health executive, discussed his book “Reservations for Nine: A Doctor’s Family Confronts Cancer” in the Community Room at the Medfield Public Library. The book was released on March 4. Dr. Beauregard began his talk with an overview of his new book and a summary of...

Medfield seeks input on opioid settlement funds

In response to the opioid epidemic, Massachusetts joined numerous states in filing lawsuits against opioid manufacturers, distributors, and pharmacies. On July 21, 2021, the Commonwealth received its first financial settlement from these resolved cases, which held several companies accountable for their role in the ongoing crisis. Massachusetts continues to participate in resolving additional litigation, with...

Exploring New England’s Fairy Lore at MPL

By Alana DiPlacido Hometown Weekly Reporter A group of readers gathered at the Medfield Public Library (MPS) to hear Andrew Warburton, the author of “New England Fairies,” discuss his book. After settling in around a shared table, Warburton led the group in a discussion of the history of fairy lore in New England. Rather than lecture to an...

Blake hosts historically successful blood drive

Superintendent Jeffrey J. Marsden and Thomas Blake Middle School Principal Nat Vaughn are pleased to share that students recently hosted their most successful blood drive in the initiative’s 11-year history. “Words can’t fully express my gratitude for being part of such an incredible community,” said social studies teacher and blood drive coordinator Cynthia McClelland. “Once again,...

In 1988, when a group of arts supporters sought to establish the non-profit Zullo Gallery Center for the Arts in the historic building at 456 Main St. in Medfield, it benefited from landlords who believed in the gallery mission to advance and support the arts, and who have supported it themselves with extremely reasonable lease...

Unmasking motherhood at Medfield Public Library

By Julia Beauregard Hometown Weekly Editor Chelsea Robinson, a local mother, founder of Mama's Modern Village, and maternal mental health therapist, is hosting a series at the Medfield Public Library entitled, “Motherhood Unmasked.” This series is set to aid in creating an art exhibit on the theme of motherhood. Local mothers are invited to pick up a...

By Audrey Anderson Hometown Weekly Reporter On the last night of January, Medfield High School (MHS) presented its A Cappella Night 2025 to the delight of their cheering fans, friends, and relatives. There was excitement in the air as Medfield’s own talented a cappella groups shared the stage of their Lowell Mason auditorium with other gifted groups...

By Julia Beauregard Hometown Weekly Editor The Medfield Public Library (MPL) held a Vision Board Workshop for local patrons. According to the MPL website, “a Vision Board is a visual representation of your dreams, passions, strengths, goals, and aspirations for 2025.” Several women came together in the community room to craft their dreams into reality. The program was...

Troop 89 honors Eagle Scouts at Court of Honor

Medfield's Boy Scout Troop 89 members Brandon Luke Popper and Marco Silva Benson were honored at their Eagle Court of Honor on November 30, 2024, at the United Church of Christ in Medfield. Family, friends, members of Troop 89, and state and local officials attended this event to recognize these young men for their achievements. Attaining...

by Elizabeth Connolly Hometown Weekly Reporter On a recent frosty Sunday afternoon in early January, a crowd gathered at the warm and cozy Zullo Gallery on Main Street. They were there to hear local author and illustrator David Biedrzycki read from and discuss his latest children’s book “ARTificial Intelligence”. The story is about a robot that feels...

By Riley Fontana Hometown Weekly Reporter The Medfield Public Library (MPL) loves to host events that connect patrons to the world around them. One of its annual events is creating gratitude journals for the coming year, setting patrons up for a year of reflection and manifestation. Bri Orzane runs the program and helps participants set up the journals....

The defending state champion, Medfield girls basketball team and head coach Mark Nickerson hosted its annual Alumnae Game at the high school before the holidays. The “old timers” pulled off the upset with a fourth-quarter comeback after being down 20 points early in the game. The retuning alumni included Kate Olenik (Colby) , Hannah Sampson (Fairfield),...

By Madison Butkus Hometown Weekly Reporter Have you ever wondered what it would be like to perform within the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade? Well four Medfield High School (MHS) students were lucky enough to find out this past Thanksgiving. Walking in their very first Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, Liv Gallagher, Cara Fredrickson, Emma Gorham and Ariana DiNatale...

by Elizabeth Connolly Hometown Weekly Reporter The Medfield Employers and Merchants Organization (MEMO) held its annual holiday parade. Despite the frigid weather, crowds gathered along the parade route to enjoy the festive kickoff to the season. “We’re ready for it!” exclaimed one onlooker, with her young kids in tow. “We’re in layers, plus of course we’ve got...

Category Archives: Medfield

Zullo Gallery moving towards ownership

Medfield resident to run the London Marathon

Fabulous fashion show at MHS

MPL welcomes Dog Psychologist Ray McSoley

Crafting leprechaun traps at MPL

Travelogue of King Phillip’s War

Dr. Beauregard discusses early-onset cancer

Medfield seeks input on opioid settlement funds

Exploring New England’s Fairy Lore at MPL

Blake hosts historically successful blood drive

Zullo seeks to secure its future

Unmasking motherhood at Medfield Public Library

A delightful A Cappella Night at MHS

Visualize the future at MPL

Troop 89 honors Eagle Scouts at Court of Honor

An ARTful afternoon at the Zullo

MPL hosts annual journal workshop

Historic comeback by Medfield Alumnae

Medfield dancers shine on Thanksgiving

MEMO’s Holiday Parade delights

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