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Route 109 Sign Sparks Curiosity, 

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...

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Medfield 12U Little Leaguers chase the dream

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...

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Volleyball wins rematch

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...

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Time is running out for a Peak House visit

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...

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This Old Town: The Fight Over the Temperance Movement

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...

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Zullo Gallery unveils MassArt inspiration

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...

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MEMO presents A Celtic Band

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...

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Zullo celebrates milestone anniversary

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...

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Medfield’s Monet

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...

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From Route 109 to MEMO Summer Concert Series

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.

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Peak House continues Historical Summer Series

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...

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Bellforge Summer Concert Series begins

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.

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Thank you from MMA

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...

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Medfield baseball teams shine

The Medfield summer baseball teams are off to a roaring start this season, with 3 teams reaching the finals of their kickoff tournaments over Father’s Day weekend, and 2 of those teams being crowned as tourney champions!

The Medfield 9A Summer Baseball team opened its 2026 campaign in impressive fashion, capturing the championship at...

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Once-in-a-generation parade planned for Medfield’s 375th

By Julie Marrinucci Hometown Weekly Correspondent

On October 17, the town of Medfield, MA, is planning a parade to celebrate its milestone 375th anniversary. But this is no ordinary parade, according to Marion Bonoldi, Town Clerk and Tracey Klenk, Assistant Town Clerk, both on the 6-person parade committee.

“This will be a once-in-a-generation event,” said...

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Peak House launches historical summer series

Who called the historic Peak House home, and what unique stories did they leave behind? Local history enthusiasts can find out firsthand starting this weekend.

The Peak House Heritage Center is launching a new interactive summer series on Saturday, June 13. The program runs on the second Saturday of each month through September. Visitors...

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Medfield graduates Class of 2026

By Meghan Foley Hometown Weekly Staff

After a one-day delay due to the weather, Medfield seniors celebrated their graduation on May 31st. Attendees gathered in the bleachers and on the high school’s turf field, where the scoreboard was set to 20:26.

The ceremony began with Ava Morrison...

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Bellforge breaks ground on $30m cultural campus

Bellforge Arts Center broke ground today on a $30 million historic preservation and renovation project at the former Medfield State Hospital, transforming the Lee Chapel and adjacent Infirmary into a year-round arts and education campus for MetroWest. Doors are expected to open in the fall of 2027. The project converts the Lee Chapel into...

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Warriors enter playoffs; boys’ volleyball wins match

By Meghan Foley Hometown Weekly

Last week was the first week of playoffs, with seven Medfield teams qualifying. The boys’ volleyball team has earned the 5th seed with a 16–4 regular season record. They played their first match on the 29th, defeating 28th-seeded Keefe Technical at home...

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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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