Farmers’ Market going strong in September
Ferullo photography exhibited at library
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Through the end of the summer, the Medfield Public Library will be hosting a beautiful array of photographs from around the world, all taken by Medfield's Chuck Ferullo.
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Amilia’s Light hosts golf tournament
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Supporters of Amilia's Light participated in a golf tournament at Foxborough Country Club on August 14 to raise funds that will help survivors of human trafficking.
New England Patriots Hall of Famer, QB Steve Grogan, was one of the participating golfers. Prior to the event, Grogan and Amilia's Light founder, Michelle Luhrmann, were...
Medfield bids farewell to Tracy Mitchell
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H. Tracy Mitchell III, age 73 of Medfield, died Monday morning August 14th, 2017 at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. He was surrounded by his loving family when his heart of gold stopped beating.
Tracy loved being a Funeral Director, but he loved his family even more. He leaves behind his "reason for...
Animal Shelter adoptables treated to makeovers
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It was a day of makeovers for four dogs at the Medfield Animal Shelter on Old Bridge Street. At-home pet services provider Canine Company sent one of its mobile pet spas and professional groomers to give the “spa treatment” to several newly adopted dogs and adoption candidates still awaiting homes.
“We were so thrilled...
Crafter’s World hosts castle building event
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By Laura Drinan
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Imagine living in the Cinderella Castle in the middle of the Magic Kingdom. How about Windsor Castle in England, owned by the Royal Family? Perhaps the Hohenzollern Castle in Germany? Then, of course, there are even some castles in New England for those wanting to stay local. While many...
Stacey Peasley Band rocks Medfield concert
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By Laura Drinan
Hometown Weekly Reporter
After hearing some songs of the “Top 100” radio stations, rock fanatics may worry about the future of their beloved music genre and culture. But fear not, for Stacey Peasley has combined rock and children’s music, which inspires an enjoyment for rock and its subgenres. Peasley, a critically acclaimed...
Medfield Library hosts tie-dye event
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By Laura Drinan
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Children at the Medfield Public Library customized their clothes with pops of color at the library’s tie-dye event in the Craft Room. Led by instructor Brenda, children transformed their plain white clothes into beautiful, colorful creations. “There’s no such things as a bad tie-dye, just one you might not...
Dwight-Derby House holding Anniversary Gala
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The Dwight-Derby House will host its 20th Anniversary Gala on Sept. 9 to celebrate 20 years since the Town of Medfield purchased the house and property. The evening of local food and music promises to be a fun-filled event with local musicians Tom Duprey, David Hawthorn, and Jeri Bergonzi with her trio, hors d’oeuvres (6 p.m.) and an elegant buffet...
Kurt Jackson: Medfield’s resident storyteller
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Christina Perrone
Hometown Weekly Intern
It was Tuesday, June 25 at 7 p.m. Kids filtered through a large room at the back of the Medfield Library, some wearing pajamas, all eager to listen to Kurt Jackson’s stories before going to bed.
Jackson is a resident storyteller at Medfield Library and has been its designated storyteller for...
Rainforest reptiles last seen at Medfield Library
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Christina Perrone
Hometown Weekly Intern
“I have a question for you. Are alligators and crocodiles dinosaurs?” Kristen Bryan asked her young audience July 31, on a Monday afternoon at the Medfield Library. She put it up to a vote via hand raising.
“Alligators and crocodiles are one of the oldest animals on the earth, but they...
Han receives Girl Scout Gold Award
Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts (GSEMA) has announced that Medfield Girl Scout Hyesoo (Julie) Han has earned the highest award in Girl Scouting: the Girl Scout Gold Award. She was honored with Gold Awardees from across the Commonwealth at a ceremony on Friday, June 9 at the Massachusetts State House. More than 60 Girl Scouts...
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A Medfield fish story
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On the beautiful, picturesque Sunday, July 30, members of the community gathered at Medfield’s Rocky Woods reservation for a family fishing clinic.
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Medfield’s Merz starring on History Channel
Medfield resident Jon F. Merz is one of the stars of "The Cars That Made America," a miniseries debuting on the History Channel Sunday, August 13, at 8 p.m., and continuing Monday, August 14, and Tuesday, August 15. The miniseries tells the epic stories of the iconic names behind the cars that shaped America. It...
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Medfield Farmers’ Market soldiers onward
If it’s Thursday, it must be Market Day in Medfield. As Farmers’ Markets go it probably would be considered small, but without a doubt comprehensive. Each week approximately twelve farmers and other vendors set up on the lawn of the historic First Parish Meeting House on North St., beside Meeting House Pond, with festive canopies...
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Coffeehouse to support Women’s Equality Day
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“And they decided to do something about it!” says a character in the musical “We Did It For You!”
But it could be a description of the women and men who formed the Medfield Huddle in February to address the rights of the oppressed and disenfranchised.
Since forming, this social justice group has...
Sign language a hit at Medfield Library
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By Katrina Margolis
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Charlotte Cassidy loves teaching children sign language, and so when she had the chance to share her knowledge of the language at the Medfield Public Library, she immediately acceded. On July 11, 13, 18 and 20, children ages six to ten gathered in the Children’s Room of the library...
Medfield Garden Club beautifies town
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The Medfield Garden Club (MGC), a working and teaching club that welcomes new members with and without gardening experience, is continuing its mission to beautify the town.
Recently, new members Helen Beedy and Marcia Trahan have joined in the effort, adding to the ranks of more than 30 members who plant and maintain two...
Refurbished tennis courts open
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The tennis courts at Metacomet Park have been completely resurfaced over the past three weeks. The courts officially re-opened for play on Friday.
The work, completed by East Coast Sealcoating, including repair of all the cracks around the playing surface and the perimeter of the courts. After the cracks were filled, they were grinded...
William Johnson granted a wish
