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Blake students run mini-marathon

By Daniel Curtin Hometown Weekly Reporter Students were running for a good cause last Monday morning for Blake Middle School’s sixth annual mini-marathon. The event began after science teacher Kelly Ruminski and two other Blake teachers were unable to complete the 2013 Boston Marathon due to the bombings at the finish line. They decided to try and help...
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Medfield bids farewell to Doug Olsen

By Daniel Curtin Hometown Weekly Reporter The Medfield community said goodbye to beloved Music Director Doug Olsen at a summer concert at the gazebo outside Medfield Library last Thursday. IMG_2422 Hundreds of former students, parents of students, and members of the community came out to see Doug Olsen off as...
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This Old Town: 100 Year Anniversary of a Landmark Florist Business

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Lovell’s Nursery on 160 Main Street is in the midst of celebrating the 100th anniversary of the florist/nursery business at that site. From 1917 until 1969, it was run by the Pederzini family and called “Pederzini & Sons, Florist.” It was purchased from the Pederzinis in 1969 by George and Laverne Lovell; it...
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Medfield teen releases debut novel

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By Laura Drinan Hometown Weekly Reporter Most high school juniors spend their third year participating in extracurricular activities, spending hours studying for tests and quizzes, preparing for the SATs, and going on college visits. Medfield High School’s Tatum Samson accomplished all of that and published her debut novel, “Plugs.” On June 9, Tatum visited the Medfield...
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Medfield class of 2018 graduates

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By Amelia Tarallo Hometowne Weekly Special Correspondent Medfield High School’s recent graduation marked many lasts. It was the last Medfield graduation where the band was led by Doug Olsen. It was the last Medfield graduation where Robert Meaney would attend as police chief. On Sunday, June 3rd, Medfield High School’s class of 2018 assembled for the...
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MCPE holds annual meeting

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The Medfield Coalition for Public Education held its annual meeting on Thursday, May 24, at the Zullo Gallery in Medfield. MCPE board members and supporters celebrated a successful 2017-2018 year by recapping the year’s highlights, recognizing award winners, and thanking corporate sponsors and volunteers. Throughout the evening, a common theme emerged: Medfield is...
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Class of 2018 continues tea tradition

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By Laura Drinan Hometown Weekly Reporter The end of the school year is an undoubtedly exciting time for Medfield High’s seniors. Between committing to a college or making plans for post-graduation life, getting ready for prom, and, of course, preparing to walk at graduation, the class of 2018 seems to be equally as busy as...
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Medfield pays homage at Baxter Park

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By Laura Drinan Hometown Weekly Reporter It’s not uncommon to run into a bit of traffic at the junction of routes 109 and 27 in Medfield. While sitting at the intersection, waiting for the light to turn green, many will notice the grassy field and stone memorial on Baxter Park. While they may wonder about...
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MHS Jazz prepares Doug Olsen farewell

The Medfield community will have one last chance to catch Music Director Doug Olsen leading the award-winning Medfield High School Jazz Band and wish him farewell at the June 14 MEMO concert, 6 to 8 p.m., on the Common by the Gazebo and library. After nearly 25 years, Olsen will be departing at the end...
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MTA, School Committee announce new agreement

The Medfield School Committee and the Medfield Teachers Association (MTA) have finalized a new four-year agreement. Both sides say the new agreement will bring stability to the district. After about eight weeks of negotiations, a tentative agreement between the two parties was reached on April 5. On May 4, the MTA voted overwhelmingly in favor of...
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Tune Timers entertain old timers

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By Laura Drinan Hometown Weekly Reporter As the clock inched towards 1 p.m., one of Medfield’s seniors walked through the doors of the Center, the town’s Council on Aging, and stepped over to the front desk. “Is the swing band playing in there?” she asked the woman behind the desk, pointing to the bright and airy...
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Amilia’s Light shines in community

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By Laura Drinan Hometown Weekly Reporter Fifteen years ago, the Medfield community came together to support the Luhrmann family and mourn the loss of five-year-old Amilia Rose Luhrmann. Although many years have passed, the memory of Amilia Rose, who had been described by Pastor Phil Baumann of United Church of Christ in Medfield as “ten...
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MHS juniors head to Girls State

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The American Legion Auxiliary-post 110, American Legion-post 110, The Lions Club, and Medfield Employers & Merchant Organization (MEMO) have sponsored eight Medfield High School (MHS) juniors’ trips to Massachusetts Girls State. This year's Massachusetts Girls State will be held at Stonehill College in Easton from June 16 to June 22. "ALA Girls...
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Medfield composer remembers the many

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By Laura Drinan Hometown Weekly Reporter Between anguish and outrage, the shooting in Parkland, Florida left many at a loss for words. There are many ways, though, for individuals to express themselves without the use of words, and Medfield’s Justin Casinghino did just that. Last month, Casinghino conducted his original composition, “Remembering the Many,” for World...
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Soles of Medfield run for water

Six kilometers (3.74 miles) is the average distance that people in the developing world walk for water — water that is often contaminated with life-threatening diseases. Nearly 1,000 children under age five die every day from diarrhea caused by contaminated water, poor sanitation, and improper hygiene. On Saturday, May 19, over 44,000 participants from around...
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Burial locations discovered of unknown soldiers

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On Memorial Day, May 27, 1907, a monument was dedicated at Vine Lake Cemetery to commemorate seven Civil War soldiers who were buried in unknown locations. To the committee who funded the memorial, there were few factual resources available to make a determination with any certainty about their burial sites. Today, communication opportunities and...
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Library stretches out yoga programming

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By Laura Drinan Hometown Weekly Reporter Children aren’t particularly well known for being able to sit still for very long. They wiggle and giggle, fidget and squirm. But at the Medfield Public Library, a group of children proved to be quite experienced in practicing mindfulness at the library’s yoga for children class. [caption id="attachment_26464" align="alignright" width="400"] Read more

Dale Street School’s art dazzles community

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By Laura Drinan Hometown Weekly Reporter Visitors to Medfield’s Zullo Gallery in the last month walked away impressed by Medfield’s talent. The gallery’s visitors witnessed amazing technique from the students, including the elementary students, who exhibited great use of color and imagination. [caption id="attachment_26455" align="alignright" width="400"]Some of the work displayed at... 			
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Amilia’s Light Garden Party May 24

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Amilia’s Light supports programs that are empowering and changing the lives of women who are victims of human trafficking. On May 24, they will be hosting an event to help continue their mission: the Amilia’s Light Garden Party will be held from 6:00-10:00 p.m. at Michelle Luhrmann’s home at 26 Loeffler Lane. Life is...
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Lions conducting ‘Toll Booth’ drive

Residents are encouraged to be on the lookout for Medfield Lions conducting the annual "Toll Booth" drive in Medfield on Saturday, May 19, from 9 a.m. to noon, chaired by Lion Ron Gustavson. Lions will be collecting at the following locations: • Corner of Main St. and North St. • Corner of Pleasant St. and Main St. •...
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