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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
Between the leadership he displays in the classroom and initiative he takes within his Scouts troop, Blake Middle School eighth grader Connor McDermott has proven he is ready to take on the role of Medfield’s Project 351 Ambassador.
Project 351 is a youth-led statewide service organization that invites eighth grade students from...
Black Belts of Comedy: A night of live stand-up comedy is coming to Perez Martial Arts (36 Janes Ave., Medfield) on Saturday, March 7, as comedians take the stage for Black Belts of Comedy, a high-energy showcase featuring top regional talent. The show will be headlined by Mark Riley, with Melissa Rush as feature...
Less than two weeks after becoming the first American in 24 years to win an Olympic figure skating gold medal, Alysa Liu will be performing in Greater Boston.
The Skating Club of Boston, New England’s premier center for figure skating, is hosting its annual benefit ice show, Ice Chips, on Feb. 28 and March...
Samantha Drumm
The town of Medfield is known by many for our schools, the meandering Charles, and the once-populous State Hospital. Less familiar to some may be our small list of famous former citizens.
Last Week, Disney named Medfield’s own Josh D’Amaro as its new CEO. In honor of a fellow Medfieldian ascending to...
By Samantha Drumm
On Friday, February 6th, students from Dover-Sherborn, Medfield Middle, Medfield High, Westwood, Weston, and even Tufts University gathered, joined by a common passion—performing a full set of songs with only their voices.
The evening marked Medfield High’s Eighth Annual A Cappella Night, hosted by Medfield’s own Soundwaves and their fearless chorus...
