MCPE Spelling Bee a blast
Hometown kids sing their hearts out
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By Audrey Anderson
Hometown Weekly Correspondent
Medfield High School’s SoundWaves and four other high school a cappella groups, including Westwood’s Passing Notes and Needham’s Fermata Nowhere, amazed the audience at Medfield High School’s A Cappella Night on Friday, March 29, at the school’s Lowell Mason Auditorium. They were joined by the accomplished Medfield Jr. Jazz...
Medfield Library in full bloom
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By Amelia Tarallo
Hometown Weekly Staff
Last week, people all over the world were shocked by pictures of California’s super bloom, an array of purple, yellow, and orange flowers growing in tremendous numbers around California. In some areas, there were so many flowers that their bright hues were caught on satellite images from space.
Over...
First Parish wins Cool Congregations Challenge
First Parish Unitarian Universalist (FPUU) of Medfield was recently announced as one of five winners in a national competition sponsored by Interfaith Power and Light (IPL).
The Cool Congregations Challenge is a united effort by religious congregations across the country to address global warming by reducing their carbon footprint and serve as models of sustainability...
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Hannah Adams Woman’s Club turns 125
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By Amelia Tarallo
Hometown Weekly Staff
The Zullo Gallery is no stranger to hosting hopping parties. However, last week, there was a party over a hundred years in the making. On Friday, March 15, the Zullo hosted a party to celebrate 125 years of the Hannah Adams Woman’s Club. A total of 75 guests attended...
A lyrical, magical tale at Medfield High School
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By Audrey Anderson
Hometown Weekly Correspondent
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The Medfield High School Theatre Society presented the thought-provoking and lyrical musical, “Big Fish,” from March 15–17 at the school’s Lowell Mason Auditorium. The students’ subtle, emotional acting and heartfelt singing enthralled the audience,...
A Cappella Night on tap
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The Medfield Music Association will present MHS A Cappella Night on Friday, March 29, at 7 p.m. at MHS’s Lowell Mason Auditorium.
This will mark Medfield High School’s second year hosting the event after last year’s wildly successful debut. It will feature the award-winning Northeastern University A cappella group The Nor’easters, along with a...
Medfield students learn about ‘Love’
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By Amelia Tarallo
Hometown Weekly Staff
Reading is the best part of school for some children. For others, it is the most nerve-racking part of the school day. During his visit to the Medfield Schools, Matt de la Peña was able to give both types of students something to which they could relate....
Medfield looks to ban plastic bags
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By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Statewide, 93 towns and cities have banned single-use plastic bags. On Sunday afternoon at the Medfield Library, the Medfield Plastic Bag Reduction Initiative discussed the various ways they hope to make Medfield the 94th.
The Initiative is technically not a non-profit because they seek to sway legislation, which a...
Medfield women build crafts and confidence
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By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
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Bri Ozanne was having a rough morning.
Thursday afternoon at the Medfield Library, Ozanne was teaching the group of women that had come...
Obituary – Michael Sullivan former Town Administrator
Michael Sullivan, age 72, of Medfield, MA, passed away on Feb 27, 2019 surrounded by family.
Michael was born in Fall River, MA on March 3rd, 1946. He graduated from Durfee High School and continued on to receive a bachelor’s degree in Political Science and a master’s degree in state government at University of Pennsylvania Wharton...
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Medfield loses giant in Sullivan
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Note: An obituary for Michael Sullivan can be found by clicking here.
The town of Medfield is grieving the loss of former Town Administrator Michael Sullivan.
“Michael Sullivan passed away [on Wednesday, February 27] around 6:00 p.m., at Charlton Memorial Hospital, in Fall River, surrounded by his family,” wrote Medfield Selectman Osler...
Medfield composer prepares MHS-commissioned work
By Chris McCue Potts
Hometown Weekly Contributor
Growing up in Agawam, Mass., with a musician for a father, and music a part of his everyday life, it’s no surprise that accomplished composer, music educator and performer Justin Casinghino, and his wife, Nicole, also a music educator, chose Medfield as a place to raise their family.
“We...
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Chocolate tasting party lets seniors sample
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By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
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Supposedly, the connection between chocolate and Valentine’s Day began when Richard Cadbury, desperate for...
Medfield Girls Hoop advances over Wayland
Before a large crowd at Medfield High School Monday night, the Medfield girls basketball team advanced in the state playoffs with a decisive 54-41 win over Wayland. Sophomore Camilla Silk led the way with 13 points and 12 rebounds while senior captain Erin Seibel also added 13 points with 4 assists.
Coach...
Hannah Adams Woman’s Club celebrating 125 years
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The Hannah Adams Woman's Club (HAWC) is inviting the community to the Zullo Gallery in Medfield to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the first and longest-running women's club in America. The celebration will be held on March 14 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Attendees will enjoy refreshments and a glass of wine...
Medfield Garden Club learns about orchids
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By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Don’t overwater your orchids.
If there was one thing that Dr. Paul Steen wanted to convey to the members of the Medfield Garden Club during his PowerPoint presentation last Wednesday morning at the United Church of Christ, it was this simple message he repeated multiple times.
Do not overwater...
Leigh Montville entertains with career stories
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By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
If you enjoyed watching any of Tom Brady’s six Super Bowl championships, you have Leigh Montville to thank for it.
Well, sort of.
Fresh off the heels of the Patriots’ championship over the LA Rams, longtime Boston Globe and Sports Illustrated sportswriter Leigh Montville spoke to a crowded room...
Climate resilience workshop begins MVP process
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By Alex Oliveira
Hometown Weekly Reporter
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Participants broke down into three groups to, discussing, identifying, and organizing Medfield’s environmental strengths...
Junghann family art exhibition opens
