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Soles of Medfield a success

The sky was overcast, but the mood was undeniably cheery as 108 runners gathered at the starting line of The Soles of Medfield Running Club’s 3rd Annual 10k race last Saturday. Bellforge Arts Center, Medfield’s preeminent venue for a vast array of events, served as the picturesque backdrop for the start & finish,...

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Former First Lady entertains MPL

By Julia Beauregard
Hometown Weekly Editor

The Medfield Public Library (MPL) opened its doors to former First Lady, Eleanor Roosevelt at the beginning of the month. Eleanor Roosevelt was played by Sheryl Faye, from Sheryl Faye Presents: Historical Women, Making The Past Present. The event was hosted by Medfield Historical Society,...

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Art N Bloom at MPL

By Julia Beauregard
Hometown Weekly Editor

At the end of March, as we closed out the winter months, Medfield Public Library (MPL) opened its doors for art to bloom within every room. The Medfield Garden Club teamed up with talented high school students from Medfield High School to create this stunning...

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Fresh air at Vine Lake Cemetery

By Lauren Schiavone
Hometown Weekly Reporter

The 53-degree weather on Saturday in March warranted some much-needed outside time. Taking a brief moment for myself, I was recommended Vine Lake cemetery to decompress. Immediately, I felt a sense of comfort wash over me. The breeze was flowing at just the right tempo...

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Kids’ Test Kitchen try fungi fajitas

By Lauren Schiavone
Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Pfaff Center is where children at the Medfield after-school program spend their time, engaging in sports and learning practical skills. One of the many activities offered at the recreation center is a cooking class, taught by Chef Sandy of Kids’ Test Kitchen, inspiring children...

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Peter Cottontail arrives early to Pfaff

By Julia Beauregard
Hometown Weekly Editor

Local children hopped down to the Pfaff on Friday, March 31st to partake in some bunny-themed fun, for a Peter Cottontail Celebration. This annual event has been occurring for over five years now.

The children slowly trickled into the room, eagerly awaiting...

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Troop 89 members honored at Eagle Court

Medfield's Boy Scout Troop 89 members Brandon Peter Mak and Dylan Reese Corbett were honored at their Eagle Court of Honor on March 4, 2023, at the United Church of Christ in Medfield. Family, friends, members of Troop 89, as well as state and local officials, attended this event,...

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6th grade Junior High Hockey Champions

Medfield fans packed Rink 2 of the world-renown Foxboro Sports Center on Sunday night for the Junior High championship game, looking for back-to-back 6th grade championships for Medfield, and the first of two for the night, preceding the Medfield 8th grade team’s own championship game. The 6th grade team...

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Eighth grader reaches Tennis Tournament finals

Eighth grader, Sid Chalamalasetty from Thomas Blake Middle school reached the finals of the Northeast Junior Regionals Tennis Tournament at Manchester. He competed among top junior tennis players across all northeastern states.

Over the last 3 days , Sid dominated opponents early in the tournament ,...

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Pfaff shares Leprechaun magic 

By Lauren Schiavone
Hometown Weekly Staff

Children gathered after school at the Pfaff center for “Leprechaun Magic.” The tradition involves crafting, playing, and trying to catch a leprechaun for Saint Patrick’s Day. Instructor Miss Ana led children through leprechaun lore in honor of the holiday. Having a...

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7th Grade Girls win Metro championship 

Pictured left to right are (Back Row ) Peter Cumming, Chris Olenik, Somer Higgins, Meghan Olenik, Georgia Foscaldo, Abby Broderick, Catherine Riggins, Bridey Sullivan, and Dave Higgins.  (Front Row) Brynn Aldrich, Lydia Mynahan, Elizabeth Cumming, and Sophia Duffy. Not Pictured: Lyla Manning.

While the Medfield High...

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Local photographer displays beauty of Medfield

By Julia Beauregard
Hometown Weekly Editor

Last Thursday, March 16th, The Medfield TV Art Gallery was full of beautiful, local works created by local photographer, Colleen Sullivan. 

Sullivan’s works consisted of gorgeous photo prints, displayed on...

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MAP Save the Whales club 

The “Save the Whales”  Club at the K-1 MAP site ran sponsored laps (one and a half football field lengths), sold  popcorn, lemonade,  flower and herb seeds, collectible glass plates, whale stuffies and whale  stickers to raise money for the Whale and Dolphin Conservation organization (WDC) in Plymouth, Massachusetts.

BAC announces annual Fairy Walk

Bellforge Arts Center (BCA) is pleased to announce the date of the second annual Fairy Walk

on April 29th, from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. (RAIN DATE of April 30th) It’s almost spring and...

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Plots available at Medfield Community Garden

Are you stunned when you see lettuce at $2.50 a head in the supermarket? Do you pass up bell peppers because the ‘sale price’ is $1.25 each? Is growing fresh vegetables for your family something you would like to do? Have you tried to grow them in your back yard, but found you...

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MPL welcomes winter creatures

By Julia Beauregard
Hometown Weekly Editor 

The Medfield Public Library (MPL) welcomed Joy Marzolf from Joys of Nature and all of her animal teacher friends to meet Medfield locals last Wednesday afternoon. The room was filled with families, many of whom arrived early, excited to meet and greet the variety of...

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DSLR class captures attention at MPL

By Lauren Schiavone
Hometown Weekly Staff

Librarian and photographer Zoe Dickerson led a DSLR photography class inside the Medfield Public Library (MPL) on Saturday, January 21. The hour-long introductory class was well suited for beginners unsure of how to...

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FOSI Treats COA on Valentine’s Day

By Julia Beauregard
Hometown Weekly Editor

Medfield seniors congregated at The Center last Tuesday, February 14th to partake in their annual Valentine’s Day chocolate tasting. Friends of The Seniors, Inc (FOSI) hosted the event.

FOSI members...

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