No fear, regrets for Medfield’s Karakhanyan
Public Safety Building opens in Medfield
By Cameron Small
Hometown Weekly Correspondent
On Saturday, October 29, the new Medfield Public Safety building opened its doors after completing the five month construction which began in June. Not only did the building finish on schedule, it finished under budget. Plans to install solar paneling are underway to help reduce the operating costs of the building;...
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Medfield’s Higgins spreads message of hope
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By Stephen Press
Hometown Weekly Staff
When Medfield’s David Higgins speaks, it is in intense bursts, punctuated by quiet moments of reflection. It is as though all that Mr. Higgins has experienced is demanding to be heard, but cannot possibly do so without proper processing time. Given exactly what he has experienced, both positive and...
A Pilgrimage to Rocky Woods
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By Stephen Press
Hometown Weekly Staff
On a Wednesday morning, Medfield's Rocky Woods Reservation is like many other nature preserves in the state. The parking lot is dotted with the vehicles of dog-walkers and casual hikers. A canopy of pines covers one's path into the forest. It is quiet, save the occasional songbird.
Suddenly, you catch...
Medfield Historical Society to celebrate 125th
On November 7, 2016 at 7:30 p.m. in the First Parish Church on North Street, the Medfield Historical Society will be celebrating the 125th anniversary of its founding in 1891. All in town are invited to come to hear about those responsible for its beginning, see photos and images of the major events and undertakings...
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Public art talks with Max Grinnell
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By Geena Matuson
Hometown Weekly Staff
Last Friday night, the Medfield Memorial Public Library hosted Urbanologist Max Grinnell, specialist in urban problems, for his talk on “Art in Public Spaces.” As an urbanologist, geographer, historian, and professor, Max teaches at both University of Chicago and at Massachusetts College of Art and Design, focusing on urban...
It’s a Great Pumpkin in Medfield
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By Katrina Margolis
Hometown Weekly Reporter
This year is the 50th anniversary of “It’s A Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown!” While it’s hard to believe that this classic film has been around for half a century, its relevance today is demonstrated by the unfiltered joy and excitement of the children aged four through ten who turned...
Medfield’s Richards hikes for Make-A-Wish
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By Stephen Press
Hometown Weekly Staff
When Aurora Richards first saw an email about the Trailblaze Challenge 2016, a 30-mile hike on the Mahican-Mowhawk Trail to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation, she knew it was something she had to do.
"I've always been kind of waiting," says Richards. "When this email came that they were doing [the...
Library offers Minecraft as social experience
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By Katrina Margolis
Hometown Weekly Reporter
On the bottom floor of the Medfield Library, a young boy sat in front of a computer asking, “Are you under a tree?” Of course, the boy across from him was not under a tree, but also in front of a computer screen.
He answered, “Yeah, I am...
Drama Kids offers much more than acting skills
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By Katrina Margolis
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Most of the girls who were sitting on the floor inside of the Medfield Parks and Recreation building had been doing drama with Susie Pallis in one way or another for six years or more. “This is my favorite class because I’ve known these guys for so long....
Medfield Food Cupboard to hold meeting
With the holidays approaching, the Medfield Food Cupboard will be holding its annual meeting. The meeting will be held at the Church of the Advent (28 Pleasant Street) on Thursday, November 10, at 7:00 p.m....
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In Medfield, 40B site-seeing
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By Stephen Press
Hometown Weekly Staff
On the cloudy morning of September 28, a group gathered on the corner of Dale Street and Route 27. Among the assembled were the Police and Fire chiefs, members of Medfield town government, members of MassHousing, State Rep. Denise Garlick, and several others.
Joining them were representatives from Medfield Meadows,...
Pilgrims pride at Medfield’s Wheelock School
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By Stephen Press
Hometown Weekly Staff
The third graders of Ms. Lynn's classroom gathered on the mat, their eyes fixed on their visitor.
She asked: "Do you know the name of the king at present? Does anyone want to guess?"
A child's hand shot up. "King George III?"
"Hmmm, we've not had a George yet," she responded, "but...
Local photographer featured at Medfield TV
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By Geena Matuson
Hometown Weekly Staff
Last Friday evening, the solo show reception for local photographer Chuck Ferullo was held at the Galleries at Medfield TV - and was a huge success. The show featured over twenty framed photographic works that spanned the genres - India, New England, macro close-up imagery, and more. Art prints...
MCPE raises over $70,000 from Ball and Auction
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Last Saturday, on a beautiful autumn evening, 450 guests gathered under a tent on the Medfield State Hospital property at the Medfield Coalition for Public Education (MCPE) Fall Ball. MCPE hosted the “Oh, the Places Our Kids Will Go!” themed event and a weeklong online auction to raise funds to support K-12 public...
Early voting to become available
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This year for the Presidential election on November 8, the town of Medfield will be holding early voting for the first time.
Early voting will start on October 24 and run through November 4 at the Town Hall.
Early voting hours will be Monday through Thursday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday: 8:30 a.m. to...
Medfield Day is town’s finest hour
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By Stephen Press
Hometown Weekly Staff
For those who call Medfield home, there has always been a pronounced sense of an old-fashioned community. Some might attribute it to the village's historic buildings and green spaces. Some might point their fingers at the independent businesses that dot the town. Still others might say it is because...
Feasting from Literature at the Medfield Library
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By James Ensor
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Liz Barbour of Liz Barbour’s Creative Feast, came to the Medfield Library on the evening of Thursday, September 15, to present Feasts from Literature, a presentation based on some recipes she has learned through her reading. She read selected passages from three of her favorite cooking-related novels, intermittently...
Undaunted, H.Y.P.’s Ozer fights on
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By Stephen Press
Hometown Weekly Staff
Needham’s Dennis Ozer is many things. He is a father and husband. He is the co-owner of H.Y.P. Studio, a yoga and pilates facility with branches in Medfield, Needham, and Wellesley. He is, in the words of his wife, Debra Goodman, “the mayor of everything” and “like the Tasmanian...
Primary Election Day in Massachusetts
