By Amelia Tarallo
Hometown Weekly Staff
For years, Medfield students and parents have been “Warriors,” and represented their town's teams with a Native American logo. While residents have worn the logo proudly, many are now calling for a change because of concerns with the racist connotation it brings with it. On...
Medfield native Barbara Leighton was a woman before her time due to her interests and achievements over her long life. As reported last July when she celebrated her 100th birthday, Ms. Leighton grew up in Medfield doing the physical work of men, such as chopping wood, tapping maple trees and clearing brush -...
There is a new podcast creating some buzz in town. Small Town Scuttlebutt, a weekly show focusing primarily on all that is trending in Medfield and the relevant discourse on social media, has over 1,500 downloads since its launch in mid-June.
Rick Fink Jr. is a parent raising two kids...
On Thursday, July 23, Kevin Ryder, director of Medfield Park and Recreation, announced some changes regarding Hinkley Pond for the remainder of the summer season. Previously, only residents could visit the swim pond. As of now, non-residents who are caregivers or babysitters can take children who do live in Medfield.
To go along with this year's summer reading theme "Imagine Your Story," the Medfield Public Library's Children's Department is holding a writing contest. Participants are asked to take their favorite fairy tales and put a spin on it. Kids can write, draw, use toys, or act out their twist and submit it to...
The Medfield School Committee is holding a public forum on July 30 at 5:30 p.m. to discuss the Warrior logo currently used to represent Medfield's sports teams. The Medfield School Committee asks all interested to submit their opinions and comment on the warrior logo, which members will review prior to Thursday's meeting. Those...
Luke Beauregard shows off a box of toys he has found during Curb Alert
By Amelia Tarallo
Hometown Weekly Staff
The Swap Shop has been a popular summer feature of the Medfield Transfer Station for years. There, people can leave unwanted, but...
Though taken weeks after the initial weeding process, this picture properly shows a similar intensity of weeds growing in a garden left unattended.
By Amelia Tarallo
Hometown Weekly Staff
“Hey, remember when you ate dirt?”
Without context, I can understand...
Medfield Environment Action will host a virtual community forum on July 22 at 7:30. The forum is meant to inform Medfield residents about the different forms of community choice aggregation (CCA) available. The forum will tackle questions about cost, the potential financial savings, whether participating in the program is necessary, and if CCA...
MEMO (Medfield Employers and Merchants Organization) has announced the cancellation of this year's Discover Medfield Day. In their announcement, MEMO cited that Phase IV of Massachusetts, which included guidelines to safely hold large capacity events, will not be enacted in time for the planned September 26 celebration. Currently, Massachusetts is in Phase III,...
The Medfield Swap Shop at the Medfield Transfer is closed for the summer due to COVID-19. While the Swap Shop is planned to open again in 2021, residents are encouraged to participate in the town-wide curb alert weekends held this summer. The second Town-Wide Curb Alert will be held Saturday, July 18th, from...
Nick Chicos (pictured) hustles out of the box. Photo by Mike Flanagan.
By Mike Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
Rivals Westwood and Medfield met for the first-time ever in the newly founded MIBL on Monday night. Westwood's team was made up mostly of Westwood High...
The Medfield Public Library is back to serving patrons. Though not physically open, patrons can now take out materials through the hold take-out system to get their hands on books, movies, and other physical materials. Patrons can place items on hold using their account on find.minlib.net, the Minuteman Library app (MLNmobile), or by...
By Amelia Tarallo
Hometown Weekly Staff
In June, the Walpole School Committee voted to drop its team nickname, the Rebels, due to its connection to the Confederacy. Since then, other local communities have been having similar conversations, including Medfield. The Medfield Warriors’ logo includes a geometric figure of a Native American...
The buds are close to blooming, but not quite ready to go.
By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
There’s a very famous short story by Ray Bradbury called “All Summer in a Day” that’s widely touted as one of the saddest things ever written. Basically, the story...
The Medfield Public Library has launched its summer reading program. From now through August, library patrons can participate in some of the reading activities being offered this summer.
Kids can register and print a summer reading log to keep track of their reading. Patrons can also pick up a...
Hinkley Pond is now open for the summer, with new rules in order to ensure the safety of all visitors.
Visitors will be limited to residents only, while non-residents and guests of residents of residents are prohibited. Visitors will be asked to provide proof of Medfield residency to be admitted...
By Ella Kohler
Hometown Weekly Correspondent
On the afternoon of June 7, North Street was flooded with colorful signs and calls for justice as hundreds gathered to show solidarity for the Black Lives Matter movement following the death of George Floyd. After the event, attendees dispersed, returned home, and put away...
While they’d like to be with their friends again, a pair of cousins enjoy time together at the now open Metacomet Playground.
By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
With it becoming increasingly clear outdoor activities are not a primary source of widespread COVID transmission, Medfield...
By Amelia Tarallo
Hometown Weekly Staff
One of my favorite parts of my job is covering the crafts at the Medfield Library. For an hour or two, I attempt to follow directions and put together a project of some sort. I zone into a stage of calm I can't find...
