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Marcotte Foundation earns Olive Branch Award

The Vanessa T. Marcotte Foundation, based in Medfield, recently received the Olive Branch Award from the 26.2 Foundation. This annual honor recognizes an organization that exemplifies peace and the power of the human spirit. It was presented on April 19, 2026, at the CharityTeams Boston Marathon brunch—a gathering of 43 nonprofits participating in the Boston Athletic...

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Medfield TV’s Executive Director poised to receive national award

By Lenny Strauss Hometown Weekly Correspondent

Medfield TV’s Executive Director, Katie Duval was given the distinct honor of receiving the 2026 Emerging Leader Award from the Alliance for Community Media (ACM). Established in 1976, the ACM is the premier organizational advocate of promoting and preserving the right to media training, production, and civic engagement that...

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Blake Jazz ensemble earns Gold Medal

Congratulations to Medfield’s Blake Middle School Jazz Ensemble, directed by Matthew Kelly, for their Gold-Medal winning performance on May 12, 2026, at MAJE (Massachusetts Association of Jazz Educators) Central Junior District Festival.  The festival was held at Trottier Middle School in Southborough and included a clinic immediately following the performance taught by one...

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Medfield Students Shine at DECA

Medfield High School is recognizing 11 students who showcased their business acumen and leadership skills at the prestigious DECA International Career Development Conference (ICDC), held April 25–29 in Atlanta at the Georgia World Congress Center and Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

The annual DECA ICDC highlights top student performers and...

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Medfield’s David Lifsitz publishes fourth novel

Medfield resident David Lifsitz released his latest suspense novel, Apt. 89B, the third installment in his Thomas White thriller series.

Set in Boston and centered around a high-stakes cryptocurrency theft investigation, the fictional novel continues the fast-paced FBI series that began with The 43rd Floor and...

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Town of Medfield “Flips the Switch”

On May 11, the Town of Medfield hosted a "Flip the Switch" ceremony at the Memorial Elementary School to celebrate the completion of a new 374.40 kW solar array. This project represents a significant step forward in the Town’s commitment to renewable energy and long-term fiscal responsibility.

The celebration brought together town...

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Softball celebrates senior night

By Meghan Foley Hometown Weekly Staff

Warriors’ softball held their senior night on May 13th, playing the Millis Mohawks for the second time this season. The Warriors (6–9) had previously beaten the Mohawks (3–11) 11–6 a month earlier on April 14th.

Medfield took a strong lead early...

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Fairies Come Back to Medfield


By Elizabeth Connolly Hometown Weekly Staff The grounds of Stephen Hinkley Memorial Park were recently transformed as hundreds came out to enjoy a spring celebration for humans and fairies alike: the fifth annual Fairy Walk. This magical festival featured craft and food vendors, photo opportunities, an array of entertainment, and, of course, a large number of incredibly...
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Citizens show concern over traffic ballasts

By Samantha Drumm Hometown Weekly Correspondent If you live and drive in Medfield, you may have found it near impossible to ignore the new installation in Medfield Center. The downtown is now dotted with traffic barriers, (similar to the makers pictured above) causing citizens to flock to the town’s Facebook group and defame the installation, sharing the consensus...
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Hinkley Pond in deep water this summer

By Kathryn Gentile Hometown Weekly Correspondent Medfield’s Hinkley Pond will soon be opening for the summer, but with a different schedule than you might expect. In the past, the pond has been open seven days a week from 11 AM to 6 PM, but this year, due to budget, staffing, and attendance concerns, the pond will no...
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Medfield hosts successful History Weekend

With an exciting historical marker unveiling, the appearance of special guests and clear skies, the 4th annual Medfield History Weekend spearheaded by Medfield Historical Society was a big success. Based on ticketing and feedback from historical group partners, an estimated 500 people enjoyed the various events, tours...
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Students show off talent at Jazz Night 2026

By Isabell Macrina Hometown Weekly Staff

The Medfield Music Association hosted their annual Jazz Night this past week to showcase the hard work and passion the students and teachers have for their program. With special guest performer Donny McCaslin, the auditorium was filled with people from Medfield and beyond to cheer on the performers and...

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Medfield’s Patriots’ Day bike races

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...

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Medfield teen to run marathon to support Braille literacy

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...

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‘Frozen’ brings community together

By Samantha Drumm Hometown Weekly Staff

Since its release in 2013, it's been virtually impossible to avoid the influence of Disney’s Frozen, a heartfelt story about family and redemption—based on Hans Christen Anderson’s fairytale “The Snow Queen”—beloved by children and adults alike.

From March 19-21, Montrose Players brought in a record number...

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Seniors show off their fine fashion sense

By Isabell Macrina Hometown Weekly Staff

Medfield High School’s annual Senior Fashion Show happened this past weekend, giving the seniors a chance to show off their creativity, style, and have some fun with their friends. Plus, all the proceeds and donations go towards the All Night Grad...

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This Old Town – A Tragedy Beyond Belief Saddens 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.

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Medfield’s two-time Olympian turns passion into success

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...

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An Important Historical Figure in Our Midst

The Underground Railroad is one of the most enduring and popular threads in the fabric of America’s national historical memory and it is a part of the local heritage here in Medfield. Historically, what we today call the Underground Railroad was the process by which slaves escaped northward from the South to the...

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Medfield TV to Host Candidate Forums

Voter forums featuring candidates from the contested races in the Medfield Town Election will once again be held to provide citizens with the opportunity to hear their views and get to know them a bit better.

For the 2026 election, two candidates are running for one seat on the Select Board, and four candidates...

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