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Fairies Come Back to Medfield


By Elizabeth Connolly Hometown Weekly Staff The grounds of Stephen Hinkley Memorial Park were recently transformed as hundreds came out to enjoy a spring celebration for humans and fairies alike: the fifth annual Fairy Walk. This magical festival featured craft and food vendors, photo opportunities, an array of entertainment, and, of course, a large number of incredibly...
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Citizens show concern over traffic ballasts

By Samantha Drumm Hometown Weekly Correspondent If you live and drive in Medfield, you may have found it near impossible to ignore the new installation in Medfield Center. The downtown is now dotted with traffic barriers, (similar to the makers pictured above) causing citizens to flock to the town’s Facebook group and defame the installation, sharing the consensus...
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Medfield’s two-time Olympian turns passion into success

By Julie Marrinucci Hometown Weekly Correspondent

Medfield native and 25-year-old Olympic speedskater Julie Letai remembers standing in front of the TV as a 10-year-old, watching the 2010 Olympic opening ceremonies and “feeling in my soul that I had to be there,” she said.

With grit, determination, and an off-the-scale work ethic, Julie...

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Three-peat! Medfield reigns supreme, 72-38

By Bill Gilman Hometown Weekly Editor

LOWELL – It’s a dynasty.

Medfield High made history Friday night, becoming the first Division 2 girls basketball team to win three consecutive state championships with a 72-38 romp over St. Mary’s of Lynn, at the Tsongas Center.

Sophomore Abby Broderick poured in a game high 25 points and...

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Three-peat! Medfield reigns supreme, 72-38

By Bill Gilman Hometown Weekly Editor

LOWELL – It’s a dynasty.

Medfield High made history Friday night, becoming the first Division 2 girls basketball team to win three consecutive state championships with a 72-38 romp over St. Mary’s of Lynn, at the Tsongas Center.

Sophomore Abby Broderick poured in a game high 25 points and...

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Basketball and hockey look ahead to postseason

By Meghan Foley Hometown Weekly Sports Correspondent

The Warriors are looking strong as they enter the postseason this week. Last week, girls’ basketball played their final regular season game and were able to achieve an undefeated season with a 20–0 record. They are also the Division 2 defending champions, though the team they defeated in...

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Raiders’ regular season wraps up; boys’ hockey moves forward

By Meghan Foley Hometown Weekly Sports Correspondent

Last week, the regular seasons for basketball and hockey drew to an end and the playoff brackets were released. The boys’ hockey team won their final game against Plymouth North High School on February 16th 5–1 and ended up in the 31st seed with a 9–11 record. They...

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Big Blue looks ahead to postseason

By Meghan Foley

Boys’ basketball has been having a fantastic season. On February 3rd, Big Blue took only their second loss of the season, for the first time since December 28th. This brought their record to a 13–2 following a 10 game win streak and has...

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Medfield’s Soundwaves Hosts an Eighth-Annual A Cappella Night to Remember

By Samantha Drumm

On Friday, February 6th, students from Dover-Sherborn, Medfield Middle, Medfield High, Westwood, Weston, and even Tufts University gathered, joined by a common passion—performing a full set of songs with only their voices.

The evening marked Medfield High’s Eighth Annual A Cappella Night, hosted by Medfield’s own Soundwaves and their fearless chorus...

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Big win for boys’ basketball

By Meghan Foley

On February 3rd, the boys’ basketball team earned a big win against the Medfield Big Blue. Entering the game, the Raiders had a regular season record of 7–7 while Medfield boasted a 13–1, and they had also beaten the Raiders 58–46 at the beginning of the season.

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DS’s Al Coda attends Eighth-Annual A Cappella Night to Remember

By Samantha Drumm

On Friday, February 6th, students from Dover-Sherborn, Medfield Middle, Medfield High, Westwood, Weston, and even Tufts University gathered, joined by a common passion—performing a full set of songs with only their voices.

The evening marked Medfield High’s Eighth Annual A Cappella Night, hosted by Medfield’s own Soundwaves and their fearless chorus...

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Lending a Helping Shovel

Dear Editor, 

I would like to publicly thank a young man by the name of Greg who stopped when he saw me shoveling my front stairs this morning and offered to do the job for me. 

My husband and I are both seniors and he is disabled. Having help with digging out from today's...

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Open Fields Community Theater Presents “Seussical”

Dover, Sherborn, Natick, Medfield, Wellesley, Needham, and Surrounding Towns – Get ready to let your imagination soar! Open Fields Theater proudly presents its spectacular production of the whimsical family musical, “Seussical,” featuring the exceptional talents of young performers from our local community. The show is set to captivate audiences at the Dover-Sherborn High School...

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The battle renewed in girls ice hockey

By Ken Chaisson Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter

The Walpole Ladytimbs girls’ ice hockey team played the Medfield Warriors at the Cadillac of Norwood Ice Arena in Walpole on Saturday December 27, 2025.

The separate conference neighboring towns haven’t played each other for two years in girls hockey.

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Raiders fight hard versus Medfield

By Meghan Foley Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter

The Raiders had their first game of the regular season on December 12th when they beat the Nipmuc Regional Warriors 56–44 at home after being defeated by them 62–77 last year. But on the 16th, they fell to the Medway Mustangs 37–46 and then to the Medfield Warriors...

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Angel Run has successful 20th year

By Isabell Macrina Hometown Weekly Reporter The Medfield Foundation’s annual Angel Run turned a typical 5k run into a runner’s winter wonderland. The MFI Angel Run was originally in honor of Natasha Domeshek to raise funds for scholarships of the graduating class. Now, the funds from the race go towards the Community Assistance Fund and other means...
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Boys’ lax fights hard versus Medfield

By Paul Vozzella Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter Of course, there is always extra motivation and a bigger desire to win for both teams heading into a DS-Medfield game. Dover-Sherborn boys lacrosse was not able to turn the passion into victory in the rivalry matchup on Monday night, however, falling 17-4. Things got out of hand quickly for the...
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Medfield resident to run the London Marathon

By Lenny Strauss Hometown Weekly Reporter Since its inception in 1981, the TCS London Marathon has brought out professional runners, elite wheelchair racers and participants of all ages of the public to race on an illustrious course set around the River Thames. Apart from its competitive nature, the Marathon facilitates a vast charity arm as well, with...
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Medfield seeks input on opioid settlement funds

In response to the opioid epidemic, Massachusetts joined numerous states in filing lawsuits against opioid manufacturers, distributors, and pharmacies. On July 21, 2021, the Commonwealth received its first financial settlement from these resolved cases, which held several companies accountable for their role in the ongoing crisis. Massachusetts continues to participate in resolving additional litigation, with...
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