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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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Local comedians sell out Zullo

Last Thursday night, more than 150 people turned out for Comedians of Comedy, a stand-up comedy event presented by Small Town Scuttlebutt LLC, at the Zullo Gallery. The two 75-minute shows were produced and hosted by Rick Fink. 

The comics included:  Jim James, who is a former runner-up in the...

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FieldFest at the ‘Forge

By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter

Bellforge Arts Center is back again with their FieldFest Music Festival just in time to kick off the warm weather. Local music happens to be one of the heartbeats of Bellforge Arts Center, so the 2023 live music season has officially begun this past Saturday....

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Chipotle coming to Medfield

by Elizabeth Connolly
Hometown Weekly Reporter

Word’s out that a Chipotle Mexican Grill is coming to Medfield Shops on Route 109.

“We are currently planning to open a location in Medfield at some point this winter,” said Sally Evans, External Communications of Chipotle corporate headquarters in Newport Beach,...

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Redefining fifty: Teachout takes on fifth Boston Marathon

By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter

Medfield resident and vice president of Business Banking at Dedham Savings Bank is someone who takes on any challenge that comes his way. Only ten years ago did Teachout begin his marathon journey after losing 50 pounds at his work’s greatest loser challenge. Now,...

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Seniors pampered by cosmetology students

By Julia Beauregard
Hometown Weekly Editor

On Friday, April 14th, The Center at Medfield was pampered by the freshman and junior cosmetology students from Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School. The students provided hand and arm massages to the seniors and manicures while music played in the background.

Art N Bloom at MPL

By Julia Beauregard
Hometown Weekly Editor

At the end of March, as we closed out the winter months, Medfield Public Library (MPL) opened its doors for art to bloom within every room. The Medfield Garden Club teamed up with talented high school students from Medfield High School to create this stunning...

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Fresh air at Vine Lake Cemetery

By Lauren Schiavone
Hometown Weekly Reporter

The 53-degree weather on Saturday in March warranted some much-needed outside time. Taking a brief moment for myself, I was recommended Vine Lake cemetery to decompress. Immediately, I felt a sense of comfort wash over me. The breeze was flowing at just the right tempo...

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Panciocco runs marathon in honor of late father

By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter

Caitlin Panciocco is the daughter of a great father, friend, and well-known member of the Medfield community. Panciocco is the daughter of John Panciocco.

Caitlin’s father had kept Medfield near and dear to his heart throughout his entire life. After growing...

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Warriors tame Bulldogs in first playoff win

By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Reporter

The air was filled with nerves and excitement as the third-seeded Medfield Warriors dashed onto the ice heading into the first playoff game, competing for the state title. Their opponent, the 30th-seeded Old Rochester Regional Bulldogs, came out growling once the puck dropped. The Warriors...

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Warriors tie with Timberwolves

By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Skates slid across the ice at the Rodman Arena on Saturday, February 18th as the Walpole girls' hockey Timberwolves hosted the Medfield Warriors in a senior day match-up. Both teams flung shots against each other each period, leading themselves into overtime competition, which resulted in a tie of 1-1.
The...

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Papa Ginos shutters in Medfield

By Elizabeth Connolly
Hometown Weekly Correspondent

Edacious Medfielders were disappointed to find that the doors to Papa Ginos had permanently
closed earlier this month. According to posts on social media, this decision came as quite a
shock to both employees and customers alike. “My kids are going to be heartbroken,” lamented
a local parent. “I don’t know what...

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Medfield girls hockey ties against Hopkinton

By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Reporter


The Medfield girls varsity ice hockey Warriors took on the Hopkinton Hillers on Monday,
February 6. The match-up resulted in a 1-1 tie in overtime.

The Hillers struck first against the Warriors in the first period, notching a goal on the scoreboard
and leading Hopkinton 1-0. The Warriors...

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Warrior winter athletes rally

By Eric Cimino
Hometown Weekly Correspondent

Girls Hockey

After opening the season with two straight ties, the girls hockey team won four of their last seven games, bringing them to 4-3-2. The team’s most recent game was a 3-2 loss to Wellesley. Senior captain Makayla Matthews currently leads...

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