Colette O’Connor takes Medfield Library stage
Historic Peak House open for tours
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By Rachel Gore
Medfield Hometown Weekly Intern
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A table full of colonial-era artifacts in the Peak House allows visitors...
Farmers Market delights Medfield
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...
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Karate students give back
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...
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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...
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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
The Medfield Garden Club is 85 years old this year, and the club is celebrating its anniversary in various ways during 2018.
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Matt Pembroke races for a cure
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...
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CAM invites Holiday Stroll applications
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...
This Old Town A Visit to Early Medfield
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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...
MAP remembers Sean Moore
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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Sullivan’s photos on display at library
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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...
Live animal show draws big crowd
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By Daniel Curtin
Hometown Weekly Reporter
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A rabbit, tarantula, and baby American alligator were just a few of the...
Chief Carrico settles into new role
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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...
Auto show draws hundreds to Medfield
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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...
Medfield volunteers head to Puerto Rico
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....
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Wheelock celebrates Evening of the Arts
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...
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.
Hundreds of former students, parents of students, and members of the community came out to see Doug Olsen off as...
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Hundreds of former students, parents of students, and members of the community came out to see Doug Olsen off as...
This Old Town: 100 Year Anniversary of a Landmark Florist Business
