Medfield Legion recognized for service projects
Medfield Girl Scouts provide Valentine’s ‘FUN’ for kids
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Seventh graders from Medfield Girl Scout Troop 74900 assembled Valentine’s Day FUN packs for kids in need.
Kids from age 4 through second grade will be able to enjoy these FUN packs over February vacation.
Projects like these are part of Medfield Girl Scouts ongoing commitment to community service here in Medfield and beyond....
Medfield student chosen as Project 351 ambassador
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By Josh Perry Hometown Weekly Staff
In a recent notice to parents, Blake Middle School principal Nat Vaughn announced that eighth grader Sophia Gustafson was selected as the school’s Project 351 ambassador for 2016.
Gustafson has a long history of community service throughout Medfield. She has assisted local...
Medfield High students show off their moves
By Camille Kerwin Hometown Weekly Intern
This past Saturday, Medfield High ballroom dance students displayed a semester of hard work in the annual Dancing with the Warriors Showcase in the school’s gym. The students banded with a slew of collegiate dancers and performed a variety of styles such as the...
Medfield High musicians performing at Carnegie Hall
By Josh Perry Hometown Weekly Staff
A pair of Medfield High students have been selected to perform at Carnegie Hall in New York City this weekend as part of the 2016 High School Honors Performance Series.
Senior Emilio Luna and junior Amanda Xu have both been named finalists...
Medfield resident urges support of Hunter’s Run
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By Josh Perry Hometown Weekly Staff
When she read the story of 7-year-old Hunter Williams and the efforts of Hunter’s family to create a 5K and one-mile fun run in Medfield to honor his battle through a second, double-lung transplant, resident Kristen Saulnier was moved to help out.
Candidate emerges for Medfield selectman’s seat
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By Josh Perry
Hometown Weekly Staff
Two weeks ago, Medfield Town Clerk Carol Mayer discussed with Hometown Weekly the scarcity of candidates running for town office ahead of the March 28 election. With only a few days remaining until the deadline to return nomination papers (Monday, Feb. 8), a candidate has come forward to...
This Old Town: The Baxter family of Medfield
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By Richard DeSorgher
Hometown Weekly Correspondent
Rev. Joseph Baxter was Medfield’s second minister. He was the son of Lieutenant John Baxter of Braintree and was born in 1676. He graduated from Harvard College in 1693, at the age of 17.
He first preached in Medfield when he was 18 years old and although well liked, the...
Medfield Romeo Club visits local distillery
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The Medfield Council on Aging’s “ROMEO” (Retired Old Men Eating Out) Club’s January outing included an outing to AstraLuna Distillery on West St. in Medfield.
About 15 members of the Romeo Club were guests of Andrew McCabe, Partner/Distiller, who explained the process of using corn, potatoes, or molasses and...
Medfield Schools Announce Use Of PARCC In Spring 2016
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By Josh Perry
Hometown Weekly Staff
Last week, Medfield superintendent Dr. Jeffrey Marsden sent a notice to families about a significant change in the testing protocol being used this spring. Marsden said that the district would adopt the PARCC (Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers) test this spring to better prepare for...
Public Input Sought At Medfield Downtown Summit
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By Josh Perry
Hometown Weekly Staff
The Economic Development Committee for the Town of Medfield and the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) will be holding a public meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 9 at the Medfield Library from 3-8 p.m.
The Medfield Downtown Summit is an opportunity for residents to offer ideas, strategies, and actions to “increase...
21 Finalists Announced For ‘Sing Off’ at Medfield High
Medfield Parks And Recreation Creates App For Phones
This Old Town: The Medfield High Building Turns 50
Jessica Cox Inspires Medfield Families At Blake
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By Josh Perry
Hometown Weekly Staff
Jessica Cox, the world’s first armless pilot, spoke to families last week at Blake Middle School. The following day, Cox, who is also a third degree black belt, made a second appearance at Blake to speak with Medfield students continuing the school’s yearlong theme of inclusion and acceptance.
Born without...
Alumni Jam features Medfield High award-winners
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The Alumni Jam on Saturday, Jan. 9, in the Medfield High auditorium is not just a reunion of musical classmates over the years, but also coincides with the birthday of Lowell Mason, father of music education.
He was born right here in Medfield on Jan. 8, 1792 and his namesake nonprofit, the Lowell Mason...
Medfield High Hosting Weekend Of Comedy And Music
BY JOSH PERRY (@Josh_Perry10)
On Friday, Jan. 8, the Medfield High Theatre Society will present a one-night-only showing of “Medfield After Dark,” a comedic variety show featuring Medfield High students in a take on the popular show, “Saturday Night Live.”
The show will begin at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased in advance at...
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Town Of Medfield Offers Holiday Recycling Tips For Residents
BY JOSH PERRY (@Josh_Perry10)
Wed, Dec 23, 2015
During the holiday season, gifts are given, families and friends gather together for parties, and there is plenty of trash, wrapping paper, and more that piles up.
Want to know what you can recycle or what the Transfer Station will accept in the coming weeks? Then follow these tips...
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Santa’s Visit To Pfaff Center A Treat For Medfield Families
JOSH PERRY (@Josh_Perry10)
On Saturday, Dec. 12, Santa Claus paid a visit to Medfield to take photos with local children at the Pfaff Center on North St. Kids had hot chocolate, holiday snacks and a few minutes each with Santa.
More than 50 families attended the event and the fees were all donated to the Medfield...
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Medfield High Honors Wall Of Fame Inductees
At halftime of Friday night’s football game against Hopkinton, Medfield High took time out of cheering for its current athletes to honor the players, coaches, and administrators that have helped build the athletic program into one of the best in the state.
The annual Wall of Fame inductees were honored on...
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