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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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MedLax dominates Westwood

By Avonlea Cummings

Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter

The Medfield boys’ lacrosse team traveled to Westwood High on Thursday, April 4th, for their first road game of the season against the Wolverines. The Warriors delivered a strong performance, securing a win with a final score of 19-10 over...

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HTW’s April vacation guide

By Julia Beauregard

Hometown Weekly Editor

Looking for some family-friendly activities to keep the kids entertained during April vacation? Look no further! From Medfield to Westwood, there are plenty of exciting events happening in your area, catering to children of all ages.

In Medfield,...

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MedTen: Warriors Will 

By Avonlea Cummings

Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter

The MedTen girls are primed for the upcoming tennis season, armed with determination, talent, and excellent team chemistry. Under the guidance of head coach Beth Eby, the team has commenced their preseason preparations and kicked off their campaign against Ashland...

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Collins Carries boys’ lax to victory

By Avonlea Cummings

Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter

In Medfield's season-opening victory against the Ashland Clockers, Tim Collins played a pivotal role in guiding the boys' lacrosse team to success. Collins demonstrated his prowess on the field, tallying five goals and providing two assists in the decisive 13-1...

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Medfield Community Electricity launching June 2024 

The Town of Medfield is pleased to announce that it will launch its electricity supply program, Medfield Community Electricity, in June 2024. The program seeks to offer new electricity supply options that provide more renewable energy and stable prices for all Medfield residents and businesses. This supports Medfield’s ability to become a more...

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Celebrating World Autism Month this April

By Julia Beauregard

Hometown Weekly Editor

World Autism Month is an internationally recognized observance held every April to raise awareness about autism spectrum disorder (ASD). During this month, various events, campaigns, and initiatives are organized by autism advocacy groups, healthcare organizations, and individuals to promote understanding, acceptance,...

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Girls’ Lacrosse prepares for regular season 

By Avonlea Cummings

Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter 

On a cold and rainy Saturday morning, March 23, the Westwood Flahive and multi-purpose fields buzzed with activity as the Westwood girls' lacrosse play day commenced. Despite the rain, the event saw enthusiastic participation from multiple high school teams, including...

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Seniors learn about sustainable gardening

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Medfield Council on Aging (COA) members gathered together at The Center at Medfield to listen to Garden Author and Speaker, Rebecca Warner. This presentation was sponsored by the Medfield Garden Club and gave great insight into sustainable gardening techniques. 

Fun at the MCPE Spelling Bee

By Audrey Anderson

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Medfield Coalition for Public Education (MCPE) held their 17th Annual fun-style spelling bee on March 15 at the Medfield High School Auditorium. The event was graciously sponsored by Medfield Orthodontics. Rounds were held first for Dale School, and then for...

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Abigail Whitney visits The Center

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Medfield Council on Aging (COA) members traveled back to the year 1620 as Abigail by Gail brought the immersive story of the Pilgrims and Plymouth to The Center at Medfield. During this event, Gail Hamel transformed into Abigail Whitney, a Pilgrim...

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Curran discusses Lincoln Assassination

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Retired Massachusetts Superior Court Justice Dennis J. Curran stopped by the Medfield Public Library (MPL) to present on "The True Story Behind the Lincoln Assassination: The Nest That Hatched Evil.” This presentation is an incredible lecture from his series “Great Trials...

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Girls hoop wins State Championship

By Avonlea Cummings

Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter

In a hard-fought contest on Sunday at the Tsongas Center in Lowell, the top-seeded Medfield High School girls' basketball team secured the Division II state championship with a 48-42 victory over sixth-seeded Worcester South. It required a stellar team effort...

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