A Cappella Night on tap
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
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By Alex Oliveira
Hometown Weekly Reporter
On the evening of Friday, January 25, Medfield TV hosted a reception for the opening of the Junghann family art exhibition. With Junghann sisters Julia and Diane in attendance, visitors enjoyed some light snacks and four walls filled with three generations of one local...
Noon Hill rises by winter
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By Alex Oliveira
Hometown Weekly Reporter
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Noon Hill shoots out of the woods of Medfield like...
MFi announces Medfield community grants
The Medfield Foundation (MFi) Legacy Fund Board of Directors has announced the donation of grants, totaling $20,000, to three nonprofits serving the Medfield community. The Legacy Fund is an initiative of the Medfield Foundation that invests in local non-profits that build a strong and vibrant community.
The first grants awarded by the Legacy Fund, founded in...
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This Old Town: A Crisis of Homelessness
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A recent article in The Boston Globe told of Arlington town officials who were unhappy to discover that the state transportation department had installed two rows of metal spikes underneath a Route 2 bridge to keep homeless people from sleeping under the structure and asked they be removed. The bridge crosses the...
Team Rivals program creates future leaders
By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Medfield, Westwood, and Dover-Sherborn High Schools are in the same bracket, participating in the “Team Rivals” program, an outreach program consisting of a series of four friendly competitions between schools. The program is designed for students to learn about community and awareness building. All schools in Norfolk County are invited to...
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Medfield jazzers swing into new year
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By Audrey Anderson
Hometown Weekly Correspondent
The Medfield High School Music Department’s Jazz Winterfest took place on Wednesday, January 23, at the school’s Lowell Mason Auditorium. Both the Jazz Choir, under the direction of Ann Marie Tremblay, and the Jazz Band, directed by Jason Bielik, performed a variety of music with intricate harmonies, outstanding...
Pamela Gardner named Library Director
The Board of Trustees of the Medfield Memorial Public Library recently announced the appointment of Pamela Gardner as Library Director. Gardner served as interim director since June and was appointed the new director at the Trustees Meeting on Thursday, December 13.
Gardner received her Bachelors degree from St. John's College in Annapolis, MD, and her Masters...
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