By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
It was a bustling day recently at the Bellforge Arts Center as the venue hosted two community-favorite events simultaneously. Due to inclement weather at the beginning of October, Culturefest and Oktoberfest were amalgamated into a single, remarkable afternoon.
Chowderfest’s blind tasting adventure
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
It was all things Chowder on Saturday, November 4th, as the Medfield Lions Club sponsored their annual ChowderFest at The Center at Medfield. This year, the Lions decided to switch things up a bit and create a “Mystery Chowder Tasting Challenge”...
Eight MHS students recognized for academic achievement
Superintendent Jeffrey J. Marsden and High School Principal Robert Parga are pleased to share that eight Medfield High School (MHS) students have been recognized for their academic achievements.
Seniors Haydon Hillenmeyer, Nina Paguio, Christian Roth, Roman Schoenfeld and Joy Xu-Allan are among 34,000 students nationwide to be honored as National...
Discussions on the disappearance of Dr. Parkman
By Audrey Anderson
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Appropriate for the Halloween season, a lurid tale of murder at the Harvard Medical School was the subject of "The Disappearance of Dr. Parkman: Blood & Ivy at Harvard," an historical talk given by Retired Massachusetts Superior Court Justice Dennis J. Curran...
Halloween Hauntings at The Center
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Seniors were in for a spooky night this past Wednesday, October 18th, as actress Michéle LaRue performed some Halloween Haunting Tales at The Center in Medfield. The two stories that she performed were Elia W. Peattie’s “The House That Was Not”...
Fallscaping at The Center
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Garden enthusiasts were in for a treat this on Wednesday, October 11th, as the Medfield Garden Club hosted a “Fallscaping” presentation at The Center at Medfield. This presentation was shown by “Fabulous Fall Gardens” author and principal of Enchanted Gardens, Jana...
Great pumpkin party at the Pfaff
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
It was all things pumpkin at the Pfaff Community Center in Medfield this past Wednesday, October 18th. Little ones filed in to participate in an array of different activities, all relating to the very popular children’s Halloween movie, “It’s The Great...
After Hours Party at MPL
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Tweens and teens were in for a sweet treat as the Medfield Public Library hosted an After Hours: Stamps and Sweets Party. This program was in partnership with the OUT MetroWest organization who support the youth LGBTQ+ community and their families.
A spooktacular Saturday at Baxter Park
By Julia Beauregard
Hometown Weekly Editor
This past Saturday, October 14th, local families with their little ghouls, goblins, and witches flocked to Baxter Field to partake in Medfields newest autumnal themeted traditional: MedfieldTV’s Scarecrow Spooktacular!
Local families and businesses came together to create a...
Former Medfield employee indicted for corruption
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Former Medfield Parks & Recreation employee, Kevin Ryder, was indicted on Thursday for the corruption and stealing of money from public funds, authorities said. Ryder served as the Director of the Medfield Parks & Recreation Department for almost eight years.
Fun Friday at Preschool Pageturners
By Julia Beauregard
Hometown Weekly Editor
Recently, local littles joined Miss Gretchen in the Children’s Activity Room at Medfield Public Library (MPL) for the weekly Preschool Pageturners program! Each week the program has a different theme and little ones were lucky to enjoy a furry friend theme...
Annual Juried Exhibition at the Zullo
By Audrey Anderson
Hometown Weekly Reporter
An opening reception for the Zullo Gallery's 29th Annual Juried Exhibition was held on Saturday, September 30, in Medfield. A large crowd gathered at the opening, viewing the art works, meeting up with friends, and enjoying refreshments. The outdoor patio was open...
Mulvey rocks Rocky Woods
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Despite the abrupt temperature drop, music enthusiasts packed the Rocky Woods pavilion to enjoy a performance by singer/songwriter Peter Mulvey on the evening of Friday, September 15th. This event was sponsored by the Trustees and is a recurring part of his...
Successful Discover Medfield Day
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Residents of Medfield and more braved the rainy weather this past Saturday, September 23rd, for the 43rd annual Discover Medfield Day. Run by Medfield Employers & Merchants Organizations (MEMO), this year included over 140 booths that highlighted an array of Medfield...
20th Annual Polo in the Country
By Audrey Anderson
Hometown Weekly Reporter
There was a celebratory atmosphere as a crowd of adults and children gathered at the Norfolk Hunt Club Steeplechase Course in Medfield for the 20th Annual Polo in the Country event.The Norfolk Hunt Club holds this yearly event to raise funds...
Words with Friends at the ‘Forge
By Julia Beauregard
Hometown Weekly Editor
Hosted through the Medfield Public Library (MPL), Bri Ozanne, the adult librarian, holds Word Games with Friends twice a month at the Medfield State Hospital Grounds (now often referred to as The Bellforge). Guests are encouraged to bring a chair to...
Excited crowd relives youth at Buffalo Tom
By Audrey Anderson
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Buffalo Tom and their opening act, Dutch Tulips, braved the forecast thunderstorms to entertain a large crowd of enthusiastic music fans on September 9th at the Belleforge Arts Center in Medfield. The musicians managed to get through their performances, even though the...
Summer Sounds sizzles out
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The final Summer Sounds concert happened this past Thursday, August 31st, at the Bellforge Arts Center. Throughout the summer, an array of amazing bands have taken the stage to perform on Thursday nights for all to enjoy.
This...
Youthful yoga: kids discover wellness at library
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Yoga does not just have to be for adults and the Medfield Public Library (MPL) is showing that to be just the case! This past Monday, August 21st, the MPL invited Certified Children’s Yoga Instructor, Erin Mann, to teach the bigger...
End of Summer Social at MPL
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Medfield Library played host to its second annual "End of Summer Social for Adults." The event, held after library hours, provided an intimate gathering for adult patrons, offering a perfect setting for book enthusiasts to connect. Set within one of...
