Medfield kids show off imaginations
Medfield recalls Independence Day
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By Amelia Tarallo
Hometown Weekly Staff
Around July 4, Americans prepare for celebrations around their communities. There are countless barbecues and pool parties, not to mention wrangling to find the perfect spot to catch fireworks. Through it all, though, everyone’s mind is fixated on the thought of how this country came to be.
And what...
Medfielders meet baby animals at library
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By Amelia Tarallo
Hometown Weekly
Kids coming to the Medfield Library on June 18 were ecstatic to meet some new friends.
Downstairs, the community room was filled with a menagerie of different species of baby animals. There was plenty of joy and laughter with two different groups of kids coming into the room, each child...
Author David Stephenson addresses Medfield
By Amelia Tarallo
Hometown Weekly Staff
David Stephenson, a former resident of Medfield, returned to town to give a talk about his book, “The Future is Smart,” and his thoughts on the constant changes occurring due to our love, and sometimes dependence, on the Internet of Things.
The Internet of Things refers to the extension of internet...
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Dog show leaves audience in awe
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By Amelia Tarallo
Hometown Weekly Staff
A crowd gathered outside the Medfield Library to watch the Flying High Dogs group preform amidst a warm, sunny day on May 18. Parents brought picnic lunches and lawn chairs. Others sat on the perfectly placed lawn chairs and rocks. All were excited to see what tricks these...
Ark of animals comes to library
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By Amelia Tarallo
Hometown Weekly Staff
Children and their parents recently gathered in the meeting room at the Medfield Library to learn all about some new animal friends. For an hour on April 18, the Medfield Library boasted its own ark of animals. Nick the animal handler brought a variety of critters with him,...
Library holds Music Makers event
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By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
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On Monday, April 8, the Medfield Library held their “Music...
Shadow puppets pop up at library
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By Amelia Tarallo
Hometown Weekly Staff
One of the most pleasant forms of entertainment for children is the puppet show, though it often takes an extraordinary amount of skill and effort to perform a great one.
On Thursday, March 28, the Medfield Library hosted what can only described as the most lively shadow puppet show...
Medfield looks to ban plastic bags
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By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Statewide, 93 towns and cities have banned single-use plastic bags. On Sunday afternoon at the Medfield Library, the Medfield Plastic Bag Reduction Initiative discussed the various ways they hope to make Medfield the 94th.
The Initiative is technically not a non-profit because they seek to sway legislation, which a...
Medfield women build crafts and confidence
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By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
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Bri Ozanne was having a rough morning.
Thursday afternoon at the Medfield Library, Ozanne was teaching the group of women that had come...
Holiday Art and Craft Stroll upcoming
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The Cultural Alliance of Medfield (CAM) has announced its fourth annual Holiday Stroll on December 7 from 4:00 – 9:00 p.m. This is a festive family event that takes place at 17 venues along Main Street and North Streets, North Meadows Road (Route 27), and at the Dwight Derby House on Frairy...
Medfield’s Nightmare on Main Street
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By Daniel Curtin
Hometown Weekly Correspondent
The wind howled, tugging at the few remaining leaves hanging on the trees. The cloudy sky blocked the moonlight as rain poured down. The foggy streets of Medfield provided the kind of atmosphere in which ghosts and goblins would feel at home.
On this dark and foreboding Saturday night, the...
Medfield Library hosts video game tournament
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By Robby McKittrick
Hometown Weekly Reporter
On Saturday, October 20, Medfield High Schoolers showed up to the Medfield Library to compete in a Super Smash Brothers tournament.
“It’s been a lot of fun,” said 15-year-old player Peter Travis. Travis is a sophomore at Medfield High School and has participated in the tournament since he was...
MSH Strategic Reuse Master Plan released
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The Medfield State Hospital Master Planning Committee has announced the release of the Medfield State Hospital Strategic Reuse Master Plan for the State Hospital site after four years of intensive effort.
Residential, cultural, commercial, retail, and recreational uses are incorporated into the plan. Key features include:
• Diverse housing types addressing needs for seniors,...
Libraries participate in Minuteman Library Crawl
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By Daniel Curtin
Hometown Weekly Reporter
On Wednesday, August 1, libraries belonging to the Minuteman Library Network hosted a scavenger hunt. The event, now in its second year, introduced attendees to the friendly staff and myriad resources available to them at their local libraries.
During the event, each participating library invited attendees to take a picture...
Colette O’Connor takes Medfield Library stage
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By Daniel Curtin
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Members of the community of all different ages came out to the Medfield Library to listen to Colette O’Connor perform original songs on her acoustic guitar last Tuesday.
O’Connor’s performance channeled her past experiences as a mother and from her own childhood. She described her musical style as “where Libba...
Live animal show draws big crowd
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By Daniel Curtin
Hometown Weekly Reporter
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A rabbit, tarantula, and baby American alligator were just a few of the...
Library offers ‘pawsitive’ reading experiences
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By Laura Drinan
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Medfield Public Library’s Children’s Department hosted a very special guest on January 13. He waltzed up the stairs to the Children’s Library, his golden brown locks bouncing with every step. He was a superstar at the library, with every visitor’s head turning to look at him and many...
Susan’s Surprise inspires Halloween decorating
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By Laura Drinan
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Kindergarten and first graders excitedly await the third Thursday of every month for Susan’s Surprise. With Children’s Librarian, Susan Allison, kids enjoy a crafty activity and a chance to meet other children their age.
In September, the students at Susan’s Surprise K – First Grade Fun made crafts using their...
Kurt Jackson: Medfield’s resident storyteller
