Category Archive for "Medfield"

Happy birthday, Howard Kane

Howard Kane had his 101th birthday on February 13. A resident of the Doolittle Home in Foxboro, Howard and his wife, Dorothy, were married for 67 years and lived in Medfield for 50 years. They were married at the First Parish Unitarian Church in Medfield in 1941. Howard received a BBA and an MBA from...

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The Montrose School a cappella group, the Treblemakers, hosted seven local high schools at the A Cappella Jam, including the X-Men from Xaverian Brothers High School and the Soundwaves from Medfield High School.  A sellout crowd filled the Arts & Athletics Center for the fifth annual Jam. The event was begun in 2014 to...

On Sunday, March 18, members of the community and their families will flock to the Medfield High School gymnasium at 1 p.m. to support the Jimmy Fund with Putting for Patients. The event will feature a long putt contest, opportunity drawing, free caricaturist, free face painting, free henna tattoos, photo booth and, of course, an...

Medfield’s Matuson to read from ‘Dadalectic’

Local artist and writer Geena Matuson, or “The Girl Mirage,” will have a reading and book signing for her first book “Dadalectic: Waking Dream” at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 3 at Medfield Memorial Public Library. A surreal collection of poetic stories and dreamy artworks play with pattern and perception in this hard cover, full-color...

Medfield native and lifelong resident Christopher Allan is the lead audio mixer for the NBC Olympic telecast at the Gangneung Ice Arena in PyeongChang, South Korea. He is responsible for the broadcast sound for the men’s, women’s, pairs, and ice dancing figure skating events, as well as the short track speed skating events. This is...

Library welcomes new director, Meena Jain

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By Laura Drinan Hometown Weekly Reporter There’s been a new face among the staff of the Medfield Public Library. After saying goodbye to their former director in October of last year, the library is delighted to introduce Meena Jain as their new director. As a young professional, Meena’s aunt told her that libraries would be gone...

Zullo celebrates 2018’s first ‘First Thursday’

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By Laura Drinan Hometown Weekly Reporter Zullo Gallery has become an invaluable resource to Medfield’s artists and art enthusiasts. With plenty of space for exhibits, gallery viewing hours on the weekends, and art classes for children and adults, the gallery has helped to keep the town’s art scene alive since it opened in 1988. Since late...

Medfield High School sophomore Matthew McGrory distinctly remembers the moment his passion for singing took hold. “I was about five years old sitting on our kitchen counter like it was a stage, and belting out hymns from church at the top of my lungs,” says McGrory with a laugh. “I think I got such a...

Expresso Yourself Coffeehouse to celebrate anniversary

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On February 24, Expresso Yourself Coffeehouse will be celebrating its second birthday. As a treat, three past features will be returning: slam poet Amy Mevorach, singer/songwriter Jacob Haller, and singer/songwriter Cheryl "Melody" Baskin. The whole evening will be a party, complete with favors and birthday cake. “We wanted to really celebrate this milestone," says...

Intern Haley eyes World Lax Games

By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor For the better part of the last four years, through all the amazing wins and the few heartbreaking defeats, Medfield native Haley Wong has been present on the sidelines taping up ankles and making sure that the MHS varsity lacrosse players were good to go as one of the team’s...

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By Laura Drinan Hometown Weekly Reporter When the Medfield Public Library opened their STEAM Room in the fall of 2017, they also opened a door of unlimited possibilities for classes and educational opportunities. To utilize the STEAM Room’s high-performance 3D printer, the library hosted a 3D design workshop for students. Five children joined circulation supervisor Matt...

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An Upton man entered a plea of not guilty in Dedham District Court last Monday to charges arising from a fatal crash on Rte. 109 in Medfield on November 28, according to Norfolk District Attorney Michael W. Morrissey. Andrew Holman, 41, of Mechanic Street in Upton entered pleas of not guilty to Motor...

Speed skater Letai representing Team USA

U.S. Speedskating has named Julie Letai to the Short Track Junior World Team. A senior at Medfield High School, 17-year-old Letai will represent the USA at the Junior World Cup in Poland this March. The ladies' team includes Letai, 2018 Olympian Maame Biney, and two other teenagers from Maryland and California. Letai recently won the...

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Do you know someone in Medfield who volunteers countless time and energy to a worthy community cause or initiative? If so, now is your chance to recognize that person as part of the Medfield Foundation (MFi) volunteer awards. Anyone interested in submitting a nomination for one of the 2018 Medfield Foundation volunteer awards...

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Continuing a holiday tradition at the Pfaff Community Center, the Medfield Parks & Recreation Department welcomed Santa Claus to town on Saturday, Dec. 2 as part of a fundraiser for the Medfield Food Cupboard. At this annual event, families came to meet Santa, have pictures taken with him, allowed kids to share their Christmas...

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By Laura Drinan Hometown Weekly Reporter The Zullo Gallery’s hours may be limited to Saturday and Sunday afternoons, but that doesn’t mean the gallery isn’t busy during the week. Upstairs in the bright open space, the gallery hosts art education classes for both adults and children. One particular class for adults met for the first time...

Gamers compete at Medfield Library tournament

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By Laura Drinan Hometown Weekly Reporter After a long school week, Saturday is the perfect day for students to unwind and decompress. For one particular group of students, that means participating in a Super Smash Bros. tournament at the Medfield Public Library for the chance to win a $25 gift card. While the library isn’t thought...

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By Laura Drinan Hometown Weekly Reporter For the first time ever, Medfield High School hosted an a cappella night with performances from neighboring towns and schools. The evening concert highlighted students’ love of singing and passion for music, while giving the opportunities for local vocalists to come together in a supportive environment. With all proceeds from...

Medfielders climbing Kilimanjaro to raise awareness

On February 16, Medfielder Liz Sandeman and her daughter, Sophie, will fly to Tanzania and climb Mount Kilimanjaro. Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa and the highest free-standing mountain in the world. It stands at 19,341 feet or 5,895 meters. Liz and Sophie are climbing Mount Kilimanjaro to raise awareness of the importance of...

First Parish hosting Humanity Helping Sudan

Sunday services on Jan. 28 at 10 a.m. at First Parish UU Medfield will feature three special guests from the Humanity Helping Sudan (HHS) Project. Manyang Kher, founder of HHS, fled South Sudan at age three and remained in a refugee camp until able to enter the United States at 17. He holds a degree...

Category Archives: Medfield

Happy birthday, Howard Kane

Montrose School hosts A Cappella Jam

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Putting for Patients coming to MHS

Medfield’s Matuson to read from ‘Dadalectic’

Medfield’s Allan makes Olympics audible

Library welcomes new director, Meena Jain

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Zullo celebrates 2018’s first ‘First Thursday’

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MHS singer earns All-State music status

Expresso Yourself Coffeehouse to celebrate anniversary

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Intern Haley eyes World Lax Games

Library workshop tinkers with STEAM

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Not guilty plea in 109 crash

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Speed skater Letai representing Team USA

MFi opens volunteer award nominations

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Parks & Rec donates to Food Cupboard

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Gallery students go under the knife

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Gamers compete at Medfield Library tournament

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Community a cappella night prospers

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Medfielders climbing Kilimanjaro to raise awareness

First Parish hosting Humanity Helping Sudan

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