Category Archive for "Medfield"

Seniors celebrate summer cookout

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Volunteers and staff at the Center made sure everyone was well fed. Photos by Daniel Curtin
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Medfielders graduate from Montrose School

On Saturday, June 2, the 41 members of the class of 2018 bid farewell to Montrose School. According to Montrose tradition, Head of School Dr. Karen Bohlin spoke personally about each graduate, relating anecdotes which illustrated each girl’s strengths, accomplishments and character. Two Medfield residents were among the graduates with the Montrose School class...

On August 25, Expresso Yourself Coffeehouse will be featuring recording artist, songwriter, and performing musician Steve Rapson. The evening's theme will be “I Can’t Be Serious.” Steve Rapson’s debut CD, “Christmas Guitar,” is sold around the world. He has followed up with six more CDs: “Romantic Guitar,” “Half Irish Guitar,” “Patriotic Guitar,” “Original Guitar,” and...

Colette O’Connor takes Medfield Library stage

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By Daniel Curtin Hometown Weekly Reporter Members of the community of all different ages came out to the Medfield Library to listen to Colette O’Connor perform original songs on her acoustic guitar last Tuesday. O’Connor’s performance channeled her past experiences as a mother and from her own childhood. She described her musical style as “where Libba...

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A table full of colonial-era artifacts in the Peak House allows visitors...

A variety of vendor tents can be seen each Thursday from 2:00 until 6:00 p.m. as the Medfield Farmers Market continues into the heat of summer on the grounds of the historic First Parish Meeting House, adjacent to Meeting House Pond on North St. On many Thursdays, the festive atmosphere is enhanced by musicians. Customer...

The black belt training cycle class of spring 2018 at Personal Best Karate in Medfield recently held a bake sale fundraiser for St. Jude’s research hospital in honor of fellow black belt candidate student, Grace Jarboe. St Jude’s is a research hospital for pediatric cancer and other life-threatening diseases. Every spring, training cycle candidates choose a...

Keith Curbow Studio Band entertains town

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Members of the band in deep concentration as they play. Photos by Daniel Curtin
[/caption] By Daniel Curtin Hometown Weekly Reporter Members of the community enjoyed a warm summer evening and the...

Medfield Garden Club celebrates 85 years

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Medfield's Matt Pembroke continues to keep his pal, William Johnson, in mind as he runs the Falmouth Road Race for the Cure SMA team this August for the fourth year in a row. And because running the 10K in the heat of the summer is not challenging enough, Matt is upping the ante this November...

The Cultural Alliance of Medfield (CAM) is inviting artists, designers and craftspeople to apply for the fourth annual Holiday Stroll as part of the annual town-wide Carol Sing and Tree Lighting, sponsored by the Medfield Employer and Merchant Organization (MEMO). The Holiday Stroll is scheduled...

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The first settlers of Medfield came to the New World starting in 1630, in what became known as the Great Migration. During a twelve-year period, some 21,000 emigrants made their way from England to the Massachusetts Bay Colony. These first settlers were Puritans who left England primarily due to religious persecution, but also...

By Amelia Tarallo Hometown Weekly Special Correspondent Outside of family members, there are few individuals in the lives of children as profoundly impactful as teachers. They learn and grow together. They build routines together. They share experiences, jokes, and observations together. In times of sadness, they also grieve together. Recently, attendees of the Medfield Afterschool Program (MAP) and members...

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By Emily Greffenius Hometown Weekly Intern “I’ve always liked photography, even as a kid,” Colleen Sullivan says. Sullivan’s work, currently on display in the Dailey Room at the Medfield Public Library, showcases this lifelong passion. Photos of landscapes, birds, flowers, picturesque New England, iconic shots of Boston, and even snapshots of Sullivan’s local town of...

Sheehy brings Mobile History to Medfield

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The Medfield Historical Society has launched a new project aimed at bringing the past into the present. The project, named “Mobile History,” aims to promote knowledge and awareness of the historic buildings in town. “There’s no better way to reach the people of Medfield than through their mobile phone,” quipped Caillian Sheehy, an...

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A little girl shares a moment with a chinchilla. Photos by Daniel Curtin[/caption] A rabbit, tarantula, and baby American alligator were just a few of the...

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By Daniel Curtin Hometown Weekly Reporter Earlier this May, Medfield welcomed a new fire chief, William Carrico. Carrico is a second generation fireman, a father, and is going to be at the helm of the Medfield Fire Department as it continues to assist the surrounding area. He is looking forward to building a strong relationship with...

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By Daniel Curtin Hometown Weekly Reporter Hundreds came out on Sunday, June 24, to enjoy the sunny weather and admire a variety of different antique automobiles and classic motorcycles at the Medfield on the Charles Auto Show. The event gave owners not only the opportunity showcase their vehicles, but to share the personal stories and histories...

On Saturday, June 23, 40 local high school students and 10 adult leaders from the United Church of Christ in Medfield woke up at 3 a.m. to board a 6 a.m. flight for a weeklong mission trip to Puerto Rico. The island continues to face many challenges in the wake of Hurricane Maria last September....

Wheelock Elementary School celebrated its third annual Evening of the Arts on June 7th with a retelling of the children’s classic, “The Rainbow Fish,” by Marcus Pfister. Principal Donna Olson opened the evening by remarking that “This collaboration between art and music, with the...

Category Archives: Medfield

Seniors celebrate summer cookout

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Medfielders graduate from Montrose School

Steve Rapson to play Expresso

Colette O’Connor takes Medfield Library stage

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Historic Peak House open for tours

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Farmers Market delights Medfield

Karate students give back

Keith Curbow Studio Band entertains town

Medfield Garden Club celebrates 85 years

Matt Pembroke races for a cure

CAM invites Holiday Stroll applications

This Old Town A Visit to Early Medfield

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MAP remembers Sean Moore

Sullivan’s photos on display at library

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Sheehy brings Mobile History to Medfield

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Live animal show draws big crowd

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Chief Carrico settles into new role

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Auto show draws hundreds to Medfield

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Medfield volunteers head to Puerto Rico

Wheelock celebrates Evening of the Arts

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