By Laura Drinan
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Between feedings, naps, and diaper changes, babies need enriching and engaging activities. While they aren’t yet ready to check out books and start reading, the Medfield Public Library welcomes the youngest and tiniest infants to join the library community to enjoy age-appropriate programs. One of the programs is Pattycake...
At the September 26, Post 110 membership meeting Legionnaires paid special tribute to Medfield’s outgoing Veterans Service Officer (VSO), Ron Griffin. Ron has held this position for the past seven years, providing support and assistance to Medfield’s veterans.
To those who know Ron, he is most generous with his services to veterans and...
As part of the New England Revolution’s Santander Soccer Scholars program, which recognizes the outstanding academic and athletic achievements of New England students, Medfield resident Isabella Brown was honored at Gillette Stadium as the New England Revolution took on the Montreal Impact on September 9.
As one of the winning applicants, Brown and her...
The Medfield Coalition for Public Education will host its annual trivia event on Friday, November 3, at the American Legion in Medfield. Teams of four adults will compete in a fun and friendly atmosphere to test their knowledge on a wide range of topics, including sports, politics, geography, history, arts and entertainment, and more. There...
Vine Lake Preservation Trust’s next walking tour will focus on the last 10,000 years of cemetery archeology. This tour happens on Saturday, October 7, from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Admission is free.
Discover how the cemetery topography was formed. Find out how the Native Americans used this land. Recognize why selected gravestones are becoming...
By Laura Drinan
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Medfield prides itself on a fantastic library, with a huge selection of books and media, phenomenal activities, and a caring staff. One of the people who makes the Medfield Public Library such a treasured place is the director, Kristen Chin, known as Kris around the library. As much as...
By Amelia Tarallo Hometown Weekly Correspondent
On Thursday, visitors of the library observed Karen Antonowicz’s presentation on Cocktail Culture: The Mad Men Era. The audience was temporarily taken back into the days of the 1940s and 1960s.
Karen Antonowicz, who gave the talk, dressed in cocktail culture style: a 1960s peach suit with a green hat. Antonowicz...
The National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) was established in 1955 specifically to conduct the annual National Merit Scholarship Program. Scholarships are underwritten by NMSC with its own funds and by approximately 420 business organizations and higher education institutions that share NMSC’s goals of honoring the nation’s scholastic champions and encouraging the pursuit of...
The Medfield Coalition for Public Education will host its annual trivia event on Friday, November 3, at the American Legion in Medfield. Teams of four adults will compete in a fun and friendly atmosphere to test their knowledge on a wide range of topics, including sports, politics, geography, history, arts and entertainment, and more. There...
The MFi Angel Run is holding a contest for a soloist, duet, or group to sing the National Anthem at the start of this year’s event on Sunday, December 3.
Students in grades 6-12 who are residents of Medfield are encouraged to submit an audition video to the Medfield Foundation Facebook page or Twitter account, @MedfieldFndn,...
By Laura Drinan
Hometown Weekly Reporter
There’s usually one day of the year that the entire Medfield community looks forward to. It’s not the last day of school or any special holiday.
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Visitors to Hometown Weekly’s Medfield Day booth stopped for a bit of fun - and a photographic memento - as they strolled through the town center.
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Though the last days of summer are upon us, Medfield Garden Club’s street-side gardens continue to provide bright splashes of color to passersby. As the season changes, the gardens will soon transition from summer to autumn displays.
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Nearly 200 runners toed the start line for the 22nd annual Medfield Day 5K and Kids Fun Run on Saturday at the Pfaff Center.
Close to 100 runners took to the 5K course, which started in front of the Pfaff Center on North Street and headed toward Harding and on to Hospital Road, before...
The Medfield Coalition for Public Education (MCPE) is celebrating its 30th year, and is inviting the community to visit their Medfield Day booth, located in front of the Montrose School. The MCPE will be hosting our annual free book raffle for kids of all ages, and will be handing out free tote bags....
By Amelia Tarallo
Hometown Weekly Special Correspondent
Each summer, Vine Lake Cemetery welcomes visitors to explore Medfield’s history with tours and activities. On Saturday, August 19th, members of the trustees of Vine Lake welcomed families on a fun scavenger hunt around the oldest section of the cemetery.
Each participant received 10 questions, each one centered around...
The Norfolk County Republican Committee, along with the Walpole Republican Town Committee, Mass Young Republicans, and Youth Conservatives of Mass, held a “Meet and Greet,” followed by a “Candidates Forum” for the Republican Primary candidates in the Mass State Senate Bristol/Norfolk District Special Election.
The well-attended event was held at Napper Tandy’s in Walpole...
There will be a special state primary election to replace State Senator James Timilty on Tuesday, September 19, from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m., at The Center on 1 Ice House Road in Medfield. All four Medfield precincts will report to The Center for voting.
The Democratic ballot will contain Paul R. Feeney and Edward R....
The Medfield boys varsity soccer team will be selling custom-made Medfield Warriors pint glasses for $6 apiece or $20 for a set of four. All proceeds from the sales will be go towards the growing needs of the MHS boys soccer program.
To buy a pint glass while supplies last, members of the community may either...
By Laura Drinan
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Gone are the days of running through the sprinklers in the backyard and lounging around the house all day, and in are the days of jotting down notes in a spiral-bound notebook and hauling a stuffed backpack home every day. For Dover and Sherborn, Walpole, Medfield, Needham and Wellesley,...
