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Youngest Library Trustee in Medfield history

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Just missing the status ‘youngest town-elected official’ by one year, 25-year-old resident Geena Matuson is the youngest Library Trustee in Medfield’s 365-year history. (Just in case you’re curious, the youngest elected official in Medfield was 24). But what is a Library Trustee? A Library Trustee is someone either elected or appointed to volunteer...
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Medfield Girl Scout collects for animals

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by Stephen Press Hometown Weekly Staff Medfield's Gabby Connelly would be the first to tell you that being a Girl Scout isn't just about selling treats to people. It's about collecting them for her four-legged friends, too. Gabby is soliciting donations for the Metrowest Pet Pantry in Millis as part of her Girl Scout Silver...
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Remembering Andrea Trasher

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by Maria LaRose Hometown Weekly Contributor The Memorial School in Medfield has a bright and cheerful new addition adorning a wall in the entryway of the school. A beautiful hand painted mural was unveiled at a private ceremony last Tuesday attended by past and present Memorial School staffers, as well as close family and friends....
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Lowell Mason House marches towards completion

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Anyone who has driven past the Lowell Mason House at Hinkley Pond on Green Street in Medfield this past year would have seen quite a lot of construction activity. The House, birthplace of our nation’s first music educator, Lowell Mason, was put on permanent structural supports, got a new basement floor, a new...
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Amilia’s Light holds annual party

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Amilia’s Light will host its Annual Garden Party on Saturday, June 4 from 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. at the home of Founder and President, Michelle Luhrmann, 26 Loeffler Lane in Medfield. This event promises to be an enchanted evening under the stars filled with fun, food, beverages, raffle, silent auction, dancing and...
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Here comes the sun in Medfield

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Medfield cuts ribbon on new solar era by Stephen Press Hometown Weekly Staff In front of a backdrop of a clear blue sky, Medfield’s Energy and Facilities Manager, Andrew Seaman, addressed a small gathering at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. “We’re generating electricity,” he proudly said. Behind him, the town’s new solar array glistened. The array, consisting...
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Sage School Student Council assist local shelter

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An important part of the mission of The Sage School Student Council is to find ways to help in the community. This winter, Student Council Officers C.J, Ferullo of Medfield, Sarah Vigevani of Plainville and Nataly Kaldawy of Norfolk decided to focus their latest project on helping animals. Ferullo is the Student Council...
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Annual Medfield town meeting highlights

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by Geena Matuson Hometown Weekly Staff The Annual Medfield Town Meeting was held at 7:30 p.m. last Monday night, April 25th, covering a range of topics with minor debate. Led by Town Moderator Scott F. McDermott, town officials stood at the head of the Amos Clark Kingsbury High School gymnasium and opened the meeting with...
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Living the American Dream

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This Old Town

By Richard DeSorgher Hometown Weekly Correspondent This past week US News and World Report came out with their listing of the best high schools in American, in which they named Medfield High School as the 4th best school in Massachusetts and the 152nd best in the nation. For many years now, through test...
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Medfield Legion announces Fishing Derby winners

On Sunday, April 24th, The Sons of the Medfield American Legion held their annual Fishing Derby at Medfield’s Vine Lake Cemetery. This year’s Derby attracted over 40 children ages 2 to 12. The winners in the 8 year-old and over division were awarded to Will Boxmeyer (9) for biggest fish, and Braeden Sutton (8) for most...
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Hinkley Pond opens summer registrations

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With April Vacation over and summer right around the corner, registration is now open and available for Hinkley Swim Pond and assorted activities that happen at the Pond. Memberships are now available for purchase for the summer. Family memberships, which include all immediate family members in your household, is $75 for Medfield residents...
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Medfield Public Library expands technology offerings

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By Geena Matuson Hometown Weekly Staff The Medfield Public Library is doing something that, in this day and age, all libraries should be doing: integrating technology. The town library has been hot on technology trends over the last few years, many townspeople may be unaware of what the library has to offer. While they offer the...
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Medfield Photographer Set to Debut Solo Art Show

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By Douglas McCulloch Hometown Weekly Staff Medfield resident Geena Matuson will host a reception for her solo art gallery at the Medfield TV Gallery, 18 North Meadows Road, on April 29 from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. The solo show will feature a number of Matuson’s photographic prints and giclée prints, most of which are...
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This Old Town: Master Planning 60 Years Ago

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By Richard DeSorgher Hometown Weekly Correspondent Town Meeting this past week was filled with much discussion concerning master planning. There was a call for a town-wide master plan, a master plan for the former state hospital land and each of the departments are looking at five year master plans for their areas. The following is a...
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Help Clean Up the Charles River for Earth Day

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Join Medfield Green, Charles River Watershed Association, and partner organizations for the 17th Annual Earth Day Charles River Cleanup. Thousands of volunteers and community groups pitch in to clean in the watershed of the Charles River from Bellingham to Boston. The Annual Earth Day Charles River Cleanup is a part of American...
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Medfield Green Month Returns

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The coming of May marks the spring edition of Medfield Green Month at the Transfer Station. This community recycling event is a collaboration between Medfield Green and the Town of Medfield. MEMO (Medfield Employers and Merchants Organization) is sponsoring the event. Every Saturday in May from 9-1, there will be a collection of...
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Zoning Board’s public hearing on LCB

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On Thursday April 14, the Medfield High School auditorium was the site of a 2.5-hour Zoning Board of Appeals public hearing. This meeting was a continuation of the January 27 and March 8 public hearings regarding the proposed assisted living facility to be built by LCB Senior Living on Main Street in Medfield. LCB...
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Medfield High Student Council receives Excellence Award

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The Medfield High School Student Council has been awarded a 2016 National Gold Council of Excellence Award by the National Association of Student Councils (NASC) for its exemplary record of leadership, service, and activities that serve to improve the school and community. This is the first year the Student Council has ever been recognized...
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Project Moves returns to Medfield

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By Douglas McCulloch Hometown Weekly Staff Project Moves returned to Medfield High to put on a dance show filled with positive messages for Medfield’s youth last Tuesday. The dance trope is based in Brockton, and performs dance shows designed to promote positive messages to kids. 60 pre-professional dancers performed at the show in Medfield to showcase...
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