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Crafts bring out creativity and chatter

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Medfield Public Library hosted their ongoing program, Outdoor Craft & Chat for Adults, this past Wednesday, June 28th. Although the unpredictable weather made this program a bit challenging, all were welcome to bring their own chair or picnic blanket to...

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Medfield Post 110 Legion Baseball: season of growth

By Avonlea Cummings

Hometown Weekly Reporter

American Legion Baseball has been around since 1925; it’s America’s favorite pastime during the hot summer days. The Medfield Post 110 team has a fresh face this season, with many players still gaining new experiences on the field. The boys closed...

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Making time for movement

By Julia Beauregard

Hometown Weekly Editor

In today's fast-paced world, where sedentary lifestyles and technology dominate our daily routines, the importance of being active cannot be overstated. Engaging in regular physical activity is not only crucial for our physical well-being but also for our mental and emotional...

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Lizards bring joy to The Center

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Seniors were in for a treat this past Tuesday, June 27th, as Joy Marzolf presented her show, Leaping Lizards. Hosted by the Medfield Council on Aging, Marzolf brought six different lizards with her and talked about even more that are living...

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Medfield auto-show returns for 21st anniversary

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Returning for their twenty-first anniversary, Medfield on the Charles, New England’s Premier Auto Show, was held on Sunday, June 25th on Hospital Road. This classic and custom auto show welcomed an array of cars from vintage to brand new. 

A fun start to summer at Bellforge

By Audrey Anderson

Hometown Weekly Reporter

On June 21, an enthusiastic crowd enjoyed the first concert in the Summer Sounds series at the Bellforge Arts Center. On the sunny, summer solstice evening, folks of all ages relaxed on picnic tables, blankets, and chairs, enjoyed BBQ from Ribpublic’s...

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Spring sports round up

By Avonlea Cummings

Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter

The 2023 Spring season proved to be a phenomenal period for Medfield student-athletes, characterized by exceptional talent, impressive wins, and unwavering determination to compete at the highest level. Athletes understand the challenges inherent in their pursuits, but they also recognize...

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The Center welcomes summertime

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Medfield Council on Aging kicked off summer with their event, “Welcome to Summer” Cookout. Seniors gathered at The Center at Medfield to enjoy hot dogs, macaroni salad, beans, chips, coleslaw and ice cream sandwiches in honor of the official start...

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Rain or shine, game on! 

Medfield High School’s (MHS) boys’ hockey team put on their first annual street hockey tournament on June 17th at MHS. Captains of next year’s Varsity team, Owen DuRoss, Charlie Hardiman, Gavin Marmai, and Zach Palmer, organized a fun day that raised money for the Varsity and JV teams for the 2023-2024 season.

Kids from grades...

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Warriors come close in semifinals

By Max Clifford

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Playing from behind for the first time in the MIAA Division III state tournament, Medfield High School Girls Varsity Lacrosse made a strong final push but could not overcome their semifinal opponents from Norwell High School. The team’s dominant playoff run,...

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Warriors give their all at State Championship

By Max Clifford

Hometown Weekly Reporter

On a rain-soaked Friday afternoon at Polar Park in Worcester, second-seeded Medfield High School Varsity Baseball battled fourth-seeded Oakmont for the MIAA Division III state championship. The 12-inning marathon eventually went the way of the Spartans, who ended the Warriors season...

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First Pride celebration at the ‘Forge

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The crazy mix of weather alternating between sun and rain did not stop the Bellforge from hosting their first annual Pride event this past Saturday, June 10th. This joyful celebration was in partnership with ONCE Somerville and honored the equality, visibility,...

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Life Goes On inaugural event

By Avonlea Cummings

Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter

It has been eight years since Maddie Walter, a resident of Westwood, experienced a life-altering traumatic event that led to her battle with traumatic brain injury (TBI). Following a two-week coma, Maddie defied the odds and has made remarkable progress...

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Tennis teams advanced to Sweet 16

By Avonlea Cummings

Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter 

The Medfield girls and boys tennis teams have paved their way through round 32 of the tournament this post-season, after defeating their first round of competition this past week.

The sixth-ranked Med Ten girls carried on their...

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Medfield celebrates the Class of 2023

By Audrey Anderson

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Medfield celebrated the Class of 2023 on June 3rd with music, cheers, speeches, applause, light blue caps and gowns, and lots of smiling faces. It was a blustery and chilly day, but the warm words of school officials and fellow students...

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Medfield author releases first novel

By Julia Beauregard

Hometown Weekly Editor

It was a pleasure to interview local author, David Lifsitz who is a 29-year resident of Medfield. Lifsitz has released his first novel, Just Bounce It, a fictional story about the coming of age of two teenage girls and the power...

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ANGP creates final school memories

By Riley Fontana 

Hometown Weekly Reporter

On Saturday, June 3rd, Medfield High School graduated their most recent class of seniors, but the real fun doesn’t start until hours after the ceremony. The annual All Night Grad Party (ANGP), thrown by Medfield High School, is a safe place...

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New Life brings fun and funds to community

By Julia Beauregard

Hometown Weekly Editor

On Saturday, May 13th New Life Furniture Bank hosted its 6th annual 5k Trail Run and Kids Fun Run on the Medfield State Hospital grounds. The event consisted of a Kids Fun Run at 10:00am, and the 5K Trail run, which...

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Warriors fall to Xaverian Brothers

By Max Clifford

Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter

Medfield Varsity Boys Lacrosse traded goals with Xaverian Brothers early on Friday night, but the Hawks overwhelmed on both sides of the ball in the second and third quarters to secure a 19-7 victory on their home field.

The Center celebrates America’s musical roots

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Historian, author, radio host, and percussionist Craig Harris hosted his event “America’s Musical Roots: Songs and Stories” this past Wednesday night at The Center to a crowd full of guests. This foot-tapping program traces from the Appalachian ballads, fiddles, and banjos...

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