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Medfield COA combats coronavirus

By Amelia Tarallo
Hometown Weekly Staff

In recent weeks, all Medfield public buildings have shut their doors to everyone except for essential personnel. This means that Medfield’s often-active Council on Aging (COA) and Center are barren of any senior visitors - not to mention most of the staff and volunteers that...

By Ella Kohler
Hometown Weekly Intern

With the coronavirus outbreak growing more serious each day, it seems the world has been turned upside down. Many aspects of daily life, from working to socializing to schooling, have been changed dramatically — and life at Medfield High School is no exception.

Crafters etch glass at Medfield library

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By Amelia Tarallo Hometown Weekly Staff Each year, men and women struggle with the age old question: what do I get my loved ones for Valentine’s Day? This year, the Medfield Library had the perfect answer: glass etching. Prior to the start of the February 13 class, Adult Services/Programming Librarian Bri Ozanne gathered each attendee’s requests...

LEGO Club participants build imagination

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By Amelia Tarallo Hometown Weekly Staff One of the Medfield Library's most popular activities has become LEGO Club. Perfectly placed during February break, the meeting on Friday, February 21, yielded yet another round of impressive builds. Charlotte Cassidy, who led this LEGO Club session, began with an important reminder for all participating builders:...

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By Amelia Tarallo Hometown Weekly Staff There is very little that Medfield, Massachusetts has in common with Australia when it comes to climate this time of year. As residents of Medfield put on their coats and gloves before they head out the door each day, Aussies are dressed in shorts and tank-tops. As Medfielders are...

Australia is facing an unprecedented national crisis, as bushfires have spread across the nation. Over 20 people have been killed, 1,500 homes destroyed, and an estimated 1 billion animals may have perished. Across the country, over 10 million hectares of Australian land has been burned to the ground. Over 1 billion animals have lost their lives...

Zina Avagyan, Project 351 participant

Superintendent Jeffrey Marsden and Blake Middle School Principal Nathaniel Vaughn have announced that eighth grade student Zina Avagyan has been named as a participant for this year’s Project 351 service initiative. Avagyan has been selected as Medfield’s student ambassador for Project 351, which brings together one student from each of the 351 communities in Massachusetts...

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By James Kinneen Hometown Weekly Reporter On Monday afternoon, January 13, The Medfield COA played host to Dick Flavin, the famed poet laureate of the Boston Red Sox, and longtime Red Sox relief pitcher and member of the 2007 World Series Champion team, Manny Delcarmen. Flavin was the first to speak and began by discussing his...

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By Amelia Tarallo Hometown Weekly Staff Using a sewing machine for the first time can be as intimidating as driving a car. They’re loud. They require a lot of focus to properly use. They’re controlled by a pedal that, if pressed too hard, will destroy the project (or some fingers). But for crafters who visit...

Dale School receives Cultural Council grant

Superintendent Jeffrey Marsden and Dale Street School Principal Stephen Grenham have shared that the Dale Street School was recently awarded a $4,700 grant from the Mass Cultural Council to bring hands-on science experiences to students. The grant was awarded as part of the Mass Cultural Council’s STARS Residencies, which aims to fund programs that last three...

Medfield discusses Pfaff Center replacement

By Amelia Tarallo Hometown Weekly Staff For the better part of a century, the Pfaff Center in Medfield has been a key locale for the town. Originally serving as Medfield’s high school after its 1927 construction, it also served as an elementary and middle school before becoming the Pfaff Community Center, where it currently houses Medfield...

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By Amelia Tarallo Hometown Weekly Staff Every year, millions of people face the ongoing problem of whether or not to stay up until midnight to celebrate the new year. This year, Medfield’s Council on Aging had a solution for some older folks: celebrating New Year before midnight. On December 31, the COA welcomed seniors...

This Old Town: Happy New Year, Medfield!

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As Medfield enters the new year, 2020, a look back at Medfield 100 years ago in 1920. Selectmen were Frank McCarthy, Frank Day and George Sauer. Elected to the school committee were Timothy Kennedy, Susan M. Clark and Allan A. Kingsbury. The moderator was George L.L. Allen. Police officers included Cornelius McKeown, B....

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By Amelia Tarallo Hometown Weekly Staff As outdoor conditions become colder and the ground becomes icier, it becomes a little more difficult to take our fine furry family members for their daily walks. For members of Viz Whizz, it can be especially hard. Viz Whizz USA is an organization that help provide education and support...

2019: A year in review: Another Patriots Super Bowl. A fire at Notre Dame. The birth of a British royal. Whatever held our attention over the last year, 2019 was certainly a year to remember. Closer home, Hometown Weekly’s communities of Dover, Medfield, Needham, Sherborn, Walpole, Wellesley, and Westwood all experienced their own unique...

Apazidis receives Courage in Leadership Award

Medfield High School senior Marianna Apazidis is the recipient of this year's Sam Berns Courage in Leadership Award from the Norfolk District Attorney's Office. Apazidis was recognized by Assistant District Attorney Jennifer Rowe and was presented with the award by Sam Berns' parents at the Peer Leadership Conference on Tuesday, Nov. 26, at the Cross Insurance...

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By James Kinneen Hometown Weekly Reporter This week, at Art Basel, a banana duct-taped to the wall sold for $120,000. However, after hearing the news, a rival “performance artist” pulled the banana off the wall and ate it in an apparent protest. Lest you think there was anything special about the first banana, it was...

Catherine Callahan, friend to monarch butterflies

When she began researching her Girl Scout Gold Award project, Medfield's Catherine Callahan was interested in the topic of pollinators, and learned about the dangerous decline of monarch butterflies. Monarch butterflies play a vital role in the ecosystem. Flying from flower to flower, their bodies pick up pollen and spread it to the next plant,...

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By Amelia Tarallo Hometown Weekly Staff The appearance of Medfield around the holidays has been compared to a town in a Hallmark Christmas movie - it’s decked out in lights and festive holiday decor from end to end. The annual Holiday Stroll brings residents into this winter wonderland to find some great Christmas gifts...

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By Amelia Tarallo Hometown Weekly Staff Music can be one of the best things for children. It helps develop vocal coordination, provides them with a creative outlet, and is a consistent source of fun. On Monday, November 25, kids and their parents came to the Medfield Library to get their own fill of music,...

Category Archives: Medfield

Medfield COA combats coronavirus

MHS responds to coronavirus outbreak

Crafters etch glass at Medfield library

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LEGO Club participants build imagination

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Medfield sew for Australia’s animals

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Medfield girls stand for Australia

Zina Avagyan, Project 351 participant

Delcarmen and Flavin visit Medfield COA

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Library crafters stitch hand-warmers

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Dale School receives Cultural Council grant

Medfield discusses Pfaff Center replacement

New decade, same ice cream

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This Old Town: Happy New Year, Medfield!

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High-energy hounds run at MSH

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What made Medfield

Apazidis receives Courage in Leadership Award

Zullo Gallery holds holiday exhibit

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Catherine Callahan, friend to monarch butterflies

Santa Claus comes to town

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Library fosters music appreciation

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