By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Bellforge is always putting on a good time and uplifting local artists. The collaborative concert between The Bellforge and Women in Music Boston was no exception. This performance showcased three artists making waves in the local music scene.
The Church of the Advent calls Rev. Lynn Campbell as Rector
The Episcopal Church of the Advent recently voted to confirm the Reverend Lynn Campbell’s call to the tenured position of Rector after serving the last two and half years as the Priest-in-Charge. Over the past year, guided by Jesus’ commandment to “love one another as I have loved you,” she has worked with...
30th Annual Juried Exhibition at the Zullo
By Audrey Anderson
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Zullo Gallery hosted a milestone 30th Annual Jured Exhibition with many artists in attendance and a big turnout of art fans.
Each year, Boston area artists that are 18 years of age and older submit their work...
Locals enjoy MPL’s annual fall social
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Medfield Public Library (MPL) hosts an annual trivia night with varying themes. This year trivia night was welcoming in fall with the library’s “It’s Fall Y’all” social and trivia night. The Daily Room was decorated with autumnal colors to ring...
A fun filled Medfield Day
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Discover Medfield Day is an annual celebration of the town of Medfield. Countless people flood to North Street to learn more about the town's offerings and their community. This year's celebration was bigger and better than ever with games and countless...
Locals enjoy Polo in the Country
By Audrey Anderson
Hometown Weekly Newspaper
The Norfolk Hunt Club’s annual Polo in the Country event was held at their storied Steeplechase Field in Medfield. Polo has been played on this field for 130 years. In addition, according to the club’s web site, “The Norfolk Hunt Club...
Jason Voorhees visits Rocky Woods
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
While Friday the Thirteenth isn’t a national holiday, it’s celebrated by everyone in the horror community. The Coolidge Corner Theater in Brookline takes the pseudo-holiday pretty seriously and teamed up with the Rocky Woods Reservation for the 10th year to bring...
Grand opening of Hinkley Playground
by Elizabeth Connolly
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Hundreds of children, parents, grandparents, neighbors, family and friends gathered at Hinkley Memorial Park on Sunday, September 15th. They were there to celebrate the grand opening of the park’s brand new, accessible, and inclusive playground. This modern facility is the result...
LaRue brings women of the Gilded Age to life
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Michèle LaRue is a beloved guest at both Medfield Public Library and The Center at Medfield, recently returning for her fourth performance in town. She captivates audiences of all ages with her one-woman live readings of Gilded Age stories.
Local author discusses first book
By Julia Beauregard
Hometown Weekly Editor
Local author and educator, Dr. Beth Godett, recently published her new book, “Toward the Bigger Half: Equity in Public Education,” which offers an exploration regarding equity and schooling uncomfortable, yet necessary, companions. Hometown Weekly Editor, Julia Beauregard, had the pleasure of interviewing...
Lanterns illuminate the Bellforge
By Julia Beauregard
Hometown Weekly Editor
Folks of all ages ventured out to the Bellforge Arts Center this past Saturday night to participate in the eagerly awaited Lantern Parade and Festival. This event had been rescheduled earlier this year due to poor weather conditions. Many locals had...
Creating felt birds with Bri
by Audrey Anderson
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Bri Ozanne, Adult Services/Programming Librarian at the Medfield Public Library, showed a group of five women how to create birds out of stitched felt.
As the participants arrived, Bri asked them to choose a bird pattern out of six...
Folk and fun at the ‘Forge
By Audrey Anderson
Hometown Weekly Reporter
On a summery Wednesday night, August 28, Coco Smith and Sweet Petunia entertained a good-sized crowd at Bellforge with sweet and soulful folk music as part of the Locally Grown series. In addition to enjoying the music, the crowd played yard...
Border collies fly through Medfield
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Flying High Dogs visited the Medfield Public Library to show off their frisbee-catching skills to a large audience. Gathered behind the library, the dogs performed their signature tricks for a crowd of excited families and children.
Three...
Beginner friendly Knitting Clinic at MPL
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Knitting is one of the most popular hobbies and is on the rise. The hardest part for most beginners is starting and learning the craft, which is why the Medfield Public Library (MPL) Knitting Clinic is a wonderful place to start.
Craft and connect in Medfield
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Nice weather, green grass, friendship and crafts. What more could an adult ask for? For those interested in these enticing offers look no further than the Medfield Library’s Outdoor Adult Craft and Chat hosted on the grounds of Medfield State Hospital.
Updated Hinkley playground delights
by Audrey Anderson
Hometown Weekly Reporter
On September 15, from 12 pm to 2 pm, the Hinkley Helpers and the Medfield Parks & Recreation Department will celebrate the official grand opening of the updated, “safe, fun and inclusive playground” at the Steven Hinkley Memorial Park on Green...
1950s hits with The Elderly Brothers
By Audrey Anderson
Hometown Weekly Reporter
On Thursday, August 1, as part of the MEMO Summer Concert Series, the Elderly Brothers introduced a large audience to fun, romantic 1950s rock ‘n’ roll and pop music. The lyrics of the tunes they played and the stories the band...
Summertime sweets at MPL
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Tweens and teens were in for a Summer Strawberry Treat this past Tuesday, August 6th at the Medfield Public Library (MPL). Here, they welcomed Katie Shepherd, Owner and Founder of Food Explorers, to help attendees make their very own Strawberry Shortcake...
Sewing success at MPL
By Audrey Anderson
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Recently, Bri Ozanne, Adult Services/Programming Librarian at the Medfield Public Library (MPL), taught a group of seven participants how to sew a zippered bag. The group had a wide variety of experience with and knowledge of machine sewing, but Bri patiently worked...
