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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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New Director at Medfield COA

By Diana Holiner
Hometown Weekly Contributor

Roberta Lynch retired from her position as director for Medfield’s Council on Aging (COA) after over 21 years. Taking her place is Sarah Hanifan. Hanifan has been a part of The Center for...

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Papa Ginos shutters in Medfield

By Elizabeth Connolly
Hometown Weekly Correspondent

Edacious Medfielders were disappointed to find that the doors to Papa Ginos had permanently
closed earlier this month. According to posts on social media, this decision came as quite a
shock to both employees and customers alike. “My kids are going to be heartbroken,” lamented
a local parent. “I don’t know what...

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Medfielders celebrate Henry Marcel at 80

By Julia Beauregard
Hometown Weekly Correspondent

Medfield locals gathered at Lovell’s on January 5 to celebrate the first Medfield Foundation Volunteer of the Year, Henry Marcel, one day prior to his 80th birthday. Friends of the longtime former Medfield resident joined together to celebrate Marcel over pizza and cake.

Troop 89 meets in Medfield

By Julia Beauregard
Hometown Weekly Correspondent

Boy Scout Troop 89 in Medfield met on the evening of Thursday, January 5, at the Dale Street School. At this weekly meeting, the Troop hosted a local Naval Academy cadet who relayed his experiences as an enlisted serviceman.

According to Scout...

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Medfield celebrates COA’s Roberta Lynch

By Julia Beauregard
Hometown Weekly Correspondent

Over 200 Medfield seniors gathered at the center on Thursday, December 29, to honor Council on Aging Director Roberta Lynch before she moved into her retirement.

The event was a surprise party for Lynch, created in coordination by her COA colleagues and...

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Big Ryan and friends visit MPL

By Lauren Schiavone
Hometown Weekly Staff

Medfield children in search of fun holiday activities recently headed to the Medfield Public
Library (MPL) for some unique winter tales. The library’s meeting room provided the venue for
kids to spread out and get comfy, either in chairs or on the floor, as they welcomed storyteller
Big Ryan and eagerly awaited...

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Medfield COA enjoys monthly breakfast

By Lauren Schiavone
Hometown Weekly Staff

Early risers recently congregated at the Center with the Medfield Council on Aging for a breakfast celebration on Thursday, December 8.

Chef Mike LaFrancesca gifted the COA with his culinary skills. Seniors enjoyed homemade french toast with powdered sugar and syrup. Complete...

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Joey Voices animates Toe Tappin’ Thursday

By Lauren Schiavone
Hometown Weekly Staff

At the Medfield Council on Aging, Toe Tappin’ Thursdays were implemented to incorporate live music into seniors’ lives on a weekly basis. The live performances showcase a wide range of talent. 

To that end, on Thursday, December 8, the Medfield seniors gave...

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Troop 89 mints new Eagle Scouts

Medfield's Boy Scout Troop 89 members William Henry Whitaker, Joshua L. Lozano, and Hayden Christian Sutherland Gray were honored at their Eagle Court of Honor on November 26 at the United Church of Christ in Medfield. Family, friends, members of Troop 89, as well as state and local officials, attended this event, recognizing...

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Zullo Holiday Exhibit showcases local artists

By Lauren Schiavone
Hometown Weekly Staff

The Zullo Gallery’s new 2022 Holiday Exhibit displays over sixty affordable and stunning pieces of art from eight local artists native to the greater Boston area. Artists include Lissa Banks, Dave Biedrzycki, Melanie Guerra, Nadine Kaissi, Tracey Maroni, Melissa Riley, Kimberly Stoney and Kim Weineck....

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Medfielders throng annual Holiday Stroll 

By Lauren Schiavone
Hometown Weekly Staff

Medfielders embraced the holiday spirit over the weekend by ambling around town to visit local vendors and organizations for the 2022 Holiday Stroll and Sale. The stroll saw neighbors casually exploring town’s prime locations, such as the Medfield Public Library, Zullo Gallery, and United Church...

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Scouts host pancake breakfast fundraiser

By Lauren Schiavone
Hometown Weekly Staff

Sunday morning was made even sweeter when Cub Scout Pack 113 of Medfield held their pancake breakfast at the high school on November 20. Early-birds showed up at 7 a.m., but there were plenty of pancakes for all.

The sweet smell of...

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Medfield celebrates Veterans Day

By Cameron Small
Hometown Weekly Correspondent

Veterans Day is more than just a day off from school — it’s a day to honor and celebrate the veterans who have served and sacrificed for us so that we may live safely and freely. 

Different communities honor their veterans in...

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