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Athletes gear up for fall season

By Avonlea Cummings

Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter

As the final days of August wane and the echoes of summer vacation recede, athletes lace up their shoes and converge on the fields and courts. Preseason, a period of self-imposed challenges and ambitions for new personal records, beckons athletes...

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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...

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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...

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Craft and chat at MPL

By Avonlea Cummings

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The morning rain on Friday gave way to blue skies in the afternoon on August 18th, just in time for the outdoor craft and chat event at the Medfield Public Library (MPL). Quilted blankets adorned with threads, needles, and yarn set...

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Dogs fly through Medfield

By Riley Fontana

Hometown Weekly Reporter

On August 19, the Medfield Library extended an invitation to Mike Piazza and his Flying High Dogs for a captivating performance on the grass. Piazza specializes in training border collies to execute frisbee-catching feats and mesmerizing tricks for the audience. While...

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Tai Chi at the Center

By Avonlea Cummings

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Tai Chi, an ancient Chinese martial art dating back to 1670, is a multifaceted practice encompassing martial prowess, self-defense, and meditation. It serves as a conduit for achieving harmony between mind and body through its fluid and graceful motions.

Children experiment with plant prints

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Little ones were in for a treat this past Wednesday, August 9th, as Holly Miller held a Plant Prints craft event. Holly is the education outreach coordinator at the New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill. This craft event was centered...

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Teddy Larkin and the Haulers delight Zullo

By Riley Fontana 

Hometown Weekly Reporter

On August 11th at 8 pm, the Zullo Art Gallery and Center for the Arts played host to Teddy Larkin and the Haulers. The band, featuring two Medfield High School alumni, showcased Teddy Larkin on guitar and vocals, along with Lawrence...

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Exploring pies at MPL

By Avonlea Cummings

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The smell of sweetness in the air lured young bakers to the Medfield Public Library (MPL) community room on Wednesday, August 2nd. Scents of fresh lemon, lime, and a sugary crust awaited their arrival, it was a perfect day to make...

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HT10: Meet our sports reporter

By Julia Beauregard

Hometown Weekly Editor

Hometown Weekly Editor, Julia Beauregard, had the pleasure of sitting down with Avonlea Cummings, Hometown Weekly’s sports reporter. Avonlea has worked with our paper since the beginning of the year, providing sports coverage for each of our towns. She is a...

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Back Pages wow MEMO crowd 

By Audrey Anderson 

Hometown Weekly Reporter

On August 3rd, a large, enthusiastic crowd of adults of all ages and many children gathered near the gazebo to enjoy 60s, 70s, and 80s rock hits played by one of their favorite local bands. The band Back Pages is well...

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Casual creativity for Adults

By Avonlea Cummings

Hometown Weekly Reporter

When days get long, and work continues to get busier and busier, or even if you just need a break from the fast-paced culture, hobbies can be the perfect escape. The Medfield Public Library has created the perfect group for artists...

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Locals enjoy summer sounds

By Madison Butkus 

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The ongoing event of Summer Sounds hosted at the Bellforge Arts Center returned this past Wednesday, July 27th. The headliners for this evening included performances by Little Fuss and Jay Alan, both of which are rising homegrown artists. The event as...

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Endangered species enjoy MPL

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

This past Tuesday, July 18th, the Medfield Public Library (MPL) hosted Joy Marzolf to present her live animal show on Endangered Species. The library was packed with excited little ones and their guardians to enjoy this amazing show and its special...

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“King Lear” dazzles Bellforge audience 

By Julia Beauregard

Hometown Weekly Editor

Directed by Benjamin Mederios, The Gazebo Players of Medfield’s rendition of the famous Shakesperan play “King Lear,” gifted audiences to a local and high-quality production, full of talented performers. 

This tragic play was believed to have been written...

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Take 4 at Zullo Gallery

By Audrey Anderson

Hometown Weekly Reporter

On Thursday night, July 13, the Zullo Gallery held an opening reception for their latest exhibition, Take 4, which shows the varied work of four talented artists: Lissa Banks, Deborah Friedman, Amy Parker, and Tracey J. Maroni. The reception was well-attended,...

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New American art at the ‘Forge

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

On Saturday, July 15th, the Bellforge Arts Center hosted the ‘Festival of New American Art’ for all to come and enjoy. This extraordinary celebration of art and music was held by the Foundation for New American Art and in partnership with...

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The Grass Gypsys rock Medfield

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Medfield Employers and Merchants Organization (MEMO) are in the midst of their Summer Concert Series happening Thursdays, 6-8pm. Most recently, the band The Grass Gypsys performed this past Thursday, July 12th, at the Gazebo right next to the Medfield Public...

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Hinkley Pond adventures

By Avonlea Cummings

Hometown Weekly Reporter

On a sizzling summer day, the wishes of a refreshing dip in the water always sound appealing, a chance to escape from the humidity, take a swim, and have an enjoyable day of summer fun. Hinkley Pond is right around the...

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Hometown Cartoonists unite at ConTropolis

Hometown Weekly Staff

Hometown talent converged last month when long time Hometown cartoonist Tim Jones and up-and-coming Hometown artist Carter Witham met for the first time at Comic Con’s “ConTropolis”  convention at the Royal Plaza Trade Center in Marlborough.  Jones as a featured guest artist at the convention and Witham...

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