By Isabell Macrina Hometown Weekly Staff
For all the crafters who want to add to the spooky spirit this October, Medfield public library hosted Pop Up Art’s own Lisa Walker with a take on needle felting. This time around, we made pumpkins!
Instead of making a three...
Blake Middle School sixth graders spent three days learning and exploring at Hale Education, an experience teachers say helped students grow both as individuals and as a community.
The sixth grade class participated in a program that combined outdoor education with group challenges on Hale’s wooded trails and activity areas.
About 175 students enjoyed...
The Medfield Transfer Station and Recycling Committee would like to thank Primiya Rajkumar of Walpole for generously sharing her impressive artistic skills to improve the area at our transfer station where rigid plastic can be placed for collection. Primiya gave of her time and talent, navigating challenging summer weather, family obligations and available hours...
Every neighbor deserves a warm home, a safe place to live, and the ability to keep up with life’s basic necessities. For 25 years, the Medfield Foundation (MFi) has supported local residents facing difficult circumstances by providing financial grants through its Community Assistance Fund. The fund is replenished each year through the generosity of...
The Sherborn Lions Club has a busy fall ahead, with opportunities for children and teens to get creative, speak up and challenge themselves; free health screenings for area residents; community service opportunities; and, of course, some holiday fun. From the Lions Peace Poster Contest and Massachusetts Lions Youth Speech Competition to the return of...
Medfield Police Chief Michelle Guerette has been placed on paid administrative leave pending an administrative investigation into alleged violations of Police Department policies, the town announced Sept. 23.
The town has hired an outside investigator to conduct the investigation and said it reserves the right to take whatever action it determines is appropriate based...
Lisa Donovan, chairwoman of the Medfield Housing Authority Board of Directors, was recently honored as Board Member of the Year by the Massachusetts chapter of the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (MA NAHRO).
Donovan received the award Sept. 14 during a MA NAHRO event. According to Medfield Housing Authority Executive Director Candace...
Motorists traveling along Route 109 in Millis may have noticed an unusual sight outside a local dental office in recent weeks: a man holding a large, provocative sign making allegations about a dentist and relationships with members of his staff.
The sign has attracted the attention of passing motorists and generated considerable...
This August, a group of 8 Medfield 12-year-old All-Stars traveled to Cooperstown, New York, to compete in a tournament at the legendary Cooperstown Dreams Park — a bucket-list experience for Little League players across the country. The Medfield contingent was part of a larger Massachusetts Sluggers Fury squad that played against teams from across...
By Meghan Foley Hometown Weekly Staff
This week, the girls’ volleyball team will be playing their first matches of the season. However, one of their scrimmages last week had them back up against the Joseph Case Cardinals.
Last year, the Warriors had a regular season record of...
Don't miss the final visitor day of the 2026 season on Saturday, September 12th!
Book your free tickets now for a time slot at 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM or 2:00 PM.
On your self-guided tour at the Heritage Center, you can explore both indoor and outdoor galleries to see what...
In 1856, 200 women, some of them wielding hatchets, rampaged through the town of Rockport, Massachusetts destroying every container of alcohol they could find. When the “four-hour raid” was over the women had spilled hundreds of gallons of liquor. The Temperance Movement was in full swing. New York had established the first temperance organization...
By Samantha Drumm Hometown Weekly Staff
On Thursday, July 16, the Zullo Gallery hosted the reception for MassArt Inspiration–the third show the gallery has hosted featuring exclusively MassArt students.
16 recent graduates created 58 original pieces as part of the course Professional Studio Freelance under the guidance of award-winning artist Irena Roman; this exhibition, their...
The MEMO Summer Concert Series continues on Thursday, July 30, with A Celtic Band performing at 6 p.m. at the Gazebo behind the Medfield Public Library.
A Celtic Band blends Irish, Scottish, and Canadian Maritime Celtic influences with American heartland roots and acoustic pop-rock. The group's original music combines traditionally inspired Celtic melodies with...
The non-profit Zullo Gallery-Center for the Arts is marking its one-year anniversary of purchasing its building on Main Street in Medfield by kicking off a series of "Summer Thursday" gatherings from 6 to 10 p.m. on July 16. These community get-togethers will then continue every other week until August 27 (exact dates are...
By Samantha Drumm Hometown Weekly Staff
“You should see the Charles River, it has dwindled almost to a brook—and has lost all its Boston character,” wrote artist Dennis Bunker to the collector and philanthropist Isabella Stewart Gardner.
Gardner’s namesake, the iconic Isabella Stewart Gardner...
By Isabell Macrina Hometown Weekly Staff
The annual MEMO Summer Concert Series is in full swing behind the Medfield Public Library, and this past week featured Medfield local band Route 109. They took to the gazebo with their instruments and filled a quiet evening with classic hits.
Who called the historic Peak House home, and what unique stories did they leave behind? Local history enthusiasts can find out again this weekend.
The Peak House Heritage Center launched a new interactive summer series in June. The program runs on the second Saturday of each month through September. Visitors of all...
By Isabell Macrina Hometown Weekly Staff
Bellforge’s Summer Sounds concert series kicked off last week under the sun and thankfully shade of the trees with three special performances. Families were invited to bring chairs, picnic blankets, and dinner to have a night outside and enjoy the music.
As the 2025-26 school year comes to a close, Medfield Music Association (MMA) Co-Presidents Sue Ten Hagen and Meg Cabezud would like to thank all the generous donors, patrons, corporate sponsors and community volunteers for their incredible support of the Medfield Music Program. One third of MMA’s annual income comes from the generosity of...
