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Hinkley Pond in deep water this summer

Hinkley Pond in deep water this summer
By Kathryn Gentile Hometown Weekly Correspondent Medfield’s Hinkley Pond will soon be opening for the summer, but with a different schedule than you might expect. In the past, the pond has been open seven days a week from 11 AM to 6 PM, but this year, due to budget, staffing, and attendance concerns, the pond will no...
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Grand opening of Hinkley Playground

Grand opening of Hinkley Playground

by Elizabeth Connolly

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Hundreds of children, parents, grandparents, neighbors, family and friends gathered at Hinkley Memorial Park on Sunday, September 15th. They were there to celebrate the grand opening of the park’s brand new, accessible, and inclusive playground. This modern facility is the result...

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Updated Hinkley playground delights

Updated Hinkley playground delights

by Audrey Anderson

Hometown Weekly Reporter

On September 15, from 12 pm to 2 pm, the Hinkley Helpers and the Medfield Parks & Recreation Department will celebrate the official grand opening of the updated, “safe, fun and inclusive playground” at the Steven Hinkley Memorial Park on Green...

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Former Medfield employee indicted for corruption

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. 

Parks and Rec begins Phase 2 reopening

Parks and Rec begins Phase 2 reopening

In a recent letter, Kevin Ryder, the Director of Medfield's Parks and Recreation, addressed the Phase 2 of reopening Medfield facilities. This comes as a followup to Governor Baker's Opening of Massachusetts announcement on Friday, June 5, that outlined the reopening of playgrounds, public pools, and other recreational spots.

Medfield Day 5K releases results

Medfield Day 5K releases results
More than 200 runners toed the starting line for the 24th annual Medfield Day 5K and Kids Fun Run on Saturday, September 14, at the Pfaff Center. About 110 runners took to the 5K course, which started in front of the Pfaff Center on North Street and headed toward Harding and onto Hospital Road, before hitting...
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Ballet & Tap teaches more than dance

Ballet & Tap teaches more than dance
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By Katrina Margolis Hometown Weekly Reporter The first type of physical recreation activity that comes to many people’s minds is sports. While sports are a fantastic way to get exercise and be a part of a community, alternative physical outlets, such as dance, are often overlooked. [caption id="attachment_18083" align="alignleft" width="300"]Ballet &... </div> <a href=Read more

It’s a Great Pumpkin in Medfield

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...
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