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Medfield’s moving Memorial Day Parade

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

In honor of Memorial Day, the town of Medfield held a Memorial Day Parade and Observance on Monday, May 27th. The parade started in the parking lot of Janes Avenue at 10am and moved to its first stop at Baxter Park...

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Meet Medfield’s varsity tennis senior captain

By Avonlea Cummings

Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter

Get to know Medfield’s varsity tennis senior captain Mary Palladino! She sat down and answered Hometown Weekly’s series of Hometown 10 questions. 

Who is your inspiration that got you into tennis?

My inspiration that...

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Softball’s Senior Night success

By Riley Fontana 

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Medfield Warriors took to the diamond on Monday, May 20 against the Holliston Panthers for their Senior Night and final home game of the season. From the first pitch, the Warriors fought hard to honor graduating seniors and captains Kaelyn...

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Track and Field holds strong momentum 

By Avonlea Cummings

Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter

Medfield track and field has had an outstanding 2023-2024 spring season. With athletes who have broken school records and represented Medfield at the Tri-Valley League showcase, the Warriors have pushed through the end of the season strongly, closing their regular...

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Racing to success at the ‘Forge

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Soles of Medfield Running Club, New Life Furniture Bank of MA, and the Bellforge Arts Center teamed up together to create a Fitness at the ‘Forge event. This event included a Fun Run for kids, the New Life 5K Trail...

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Do-Si-Doers celebrate 68th anniversary

by Audrey Anderson

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Square dancers gathered together at Blackburn Hall in Walpole to dance in honor of the 68th anniversary of the Do-Si-Doers Square Dance Club of Walpole. Coming from near and far, including Cranston (Rhode Island), Mansfield, Norfolk, Walpole, Dover, Westwood, Dedham, Medfield,...

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Medfield raids Dover-Sherborn 

By Avonlea Cummings

Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter

The Medfield Warriors traveled to Dover Sherborn High on Monday, May 6 for their tenth TVL match-up of the season. Medfield dominated over DS striking an impressive 21-2 win in the books. 

In the first quarter, Medfield...

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Kids have fun at the ‘Forge

by Elizabeth Connolly

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The first Saturday of May boasted what was arguably some of the best weather of the year, which was especially lucky for the team at the Bellforge Arts Center - also known as Bellforge, or simply the ‘Forge. This was because...

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Barone captivates The Center

by Audrey Anderson

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Francesco Barone, an award-winning classical guitarist, gave his audience a captivating performance at The Center at Medfield. The concert was presented as a collaboration of the Medfield Public Library and The Center at Medfield and as part of a New England...

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Fairies come to the ‘Forge

By Elizabeth Connolly

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The grounds of the former Medfield State Hospital (MSH), now known as the Bellforge Arts Center, were transformed last weekend as hundreds came out to enjoy a Spring celebration for humans, dogs and fairies alike: the third annual Fairy Walk. This...

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Little League kicks off 72nd season with parade

Medfield Little League kicked off its 72nd year after the April school vacation week as Kindergarten softball through 8th grade baseball played their first games of the season.  The week was capped off with the annual Opening Day Parade on Sunday April 28th.  

Players from both the softball and baseball program...

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Exemplary school art at Zullo

by Audrey Anderson

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Zullo Gallery Center for the Arts held a reception for their annual show of artwork by Medfield’s students and teachers. This reception was very different from the others held during the year. The room was packed with art fans. Small...

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Girls’ Lax silences Dedham

By Avonlea Cummings

Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter

 The Medfield girls lacrosse Warriors hosted the Dedham Marauders on Monday, April 22, for their sole Tri-Valley League competition of the regular season. The Warriors secured a decisive victory against the Marauders, with a final score of 19-0. Under the...

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Locals celebrate the rich history of Medfield

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

This past weekend, the town of Medfield celebrated a history weekend in which locals were able to discover and experience Medfield heritage. This event was sponsored by Needham Bank and held at an array of historical sites located around town including...

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Boys’ Lax squash Wellesley 

By Avonlea Cummings

Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter

Medfield boys’ lacrosse displayed a dominant performance against the Wellesley Raiders on Tuesday, April 16. Led by Tim Collins, who recorded seven goals and two assists, and Braedon Sutton, who contributed four goals and one assist, the Warriors secured a...

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Medfield’s history with hats

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Earlier this month, the Medfield Historical Society (MHS) hosted one of their informative public programs at the First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church. This is one of five programs that MHS holds throughout the year that happen on the first Monday evening...

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Girls’ tennis defeats Holliston 

By Avonlea Cummings

Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter

The Medfield Girls’ Tennis team has shown promising progress as they navigate through the 2023-2024 season. Adding another victory to their record, the girls secured a hard-fought win against the Holliston Panthers with a score of 3-2 on Wednesday, April...

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Boys’ Volleyball triumphs over Nipmuc 

By Avonlea Cummings 

Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter

The Medfield boys volleyball team hosted Nipmuc High School on Wednesday, April 10, where the boys emerged victorious with a 3-1 win over Nipmuc. With this win, the Medfield Warriors advance to a 3-0 Tri-Valley League record and carry an...

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Runners rally for the 9th Annual Hunter’s Run

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The 9th annual Hunter’s 5K Run and 1 Mile Fun Run took place this past Sunday, April 7th at the Kingsbury Club in Medfield, MA. Hunter’s Run Foundations’ mission is to raise Organ Donation Awareness for those who need financial help...

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History of Medfield State Hospital

by Audrey Anderson

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Recently, Richard DeSorgher, a popular local historian and former Medfield history teacher, spoke on the history of the Medfield State Hospital to a full-capacity crowd gathered at Farthest Star Sake, located off North Meadows Road.

The Bellforge Arts...

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