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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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Boys’ Hockey season comes to a close

By Max Clifford

Hometown Weekly Reporter

A raucous Loring Ice Arena in Framingham was the most fitting setting for a physical showdown between the Medfield High School varsity boys’ ice hockey team and the hosts from Shawsheen Valley Technical High School. The Warriors gave the second-seeded Rams...

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Girls hoop rolls on to State final

The Medfield girls basketball team punched their ticket to the State Championship game Tuesday night with a decisive 60-46 win over Oliver Ames. The girls will now face the winner of Northampton and Worcester South in the championship game at Tsongas Arena in Lowell later this week. 

Medball raised the...

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Medfield junior high hockey continues winning tradition

By Chris Storer 

Community Contributor 

In the Foxboro Junior High league, Medfield hockey continued its winning tradition, with the 6th, 7th, and 8th-grade teams clinching regular-season titles in their respective divisions and advancing to their championship games. Following a victory by the 6th graders and a narrow...

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Historian discusses traditions of love

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

With Valentine’s Day just briefly behind us, the Medfield Council on Aging (COA) hosted Historian Anthony Sammarco to talk about Valentine’s Day Traditions throughout the earliest years in Boston, MA. Seniors gathered at The Center at Medfield to enjoy this fascinating...

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MHS hosts first Model United Nations conference

Superintendent Jeffrey Marsden and Principal Robert Parga are pleased to share that Medfield High School's Model United Nations club hosted about 80 student delegates from eight schools at its first conference. 

The MEDMUN event, held at Medfield High School earlier this month, provided an educational experience for student delegates interested...

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MedBall and Big Blue doubleheader 

By Avonlea Cummings

Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter 

The gymnasium was packed Friday, March 1st at Medfield High School, as many fans gathered to cheer on the number one-seeded MedBall team and the sixth-seeded Big Blue team as they hosted a double-header in their first round of playoffs....

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Forming friendships at Pokémon Pals

By Julia Beauregard

Hometown Weekly Editor

On Wednesday, February 21, elementary aged Pokémon fans were invited to Medfield Public Library (MPL) for some Pokémon themed February vacation fun. Registration for this event was full, as many children flocked to the MPL to share their enthusiasm for the...

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Warriors finish regular season strong

By Max Clifford

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Medfield High School Boys’ Varsity Basketball finished their regular season strong, winning their sixth straight game and earning the championship trophy from the annual Warrior Classic hosted by Foxboro High School. The Warriors of Medfield faced off against the hosts in...

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The future of the ‘Forge

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Within the beautiful town of Medfield lies an area with an immense amount of history attached to it: the historic Medfield State Hospital. Created back in the 1890s, this then insane asylum grew in size over the years, ultimately ending with...

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MedBall slips past Central Catholic in final seconds 

By Avonlea Cummings

Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter

The MedBall (18-1) girls traveled to Woburn Memorial High School on Saturday, February 17, to compete in the 35th annual Comcast tournament. MedBall went head to head against Central Catholic High (15-4) and battled throughout the afternoon, coming out on...

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Boys’ Hockey faces ups and downs

By Max Clifford

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Medfield High School Varsity Boys’ Hockey wrapped up league play last week with a Monday night tune-up against Holliston before hosting Westwood for their senior game on Friday. After teeing off for nine goals against Holliston, the Warriors found themselves in...

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Sensory fun with Sound Sculpture

By Julia Beauregard

Hometown Weekly Editor

Recently, Sound Sculptures illuminated Medfield as local families bundled up in their finest winter gear to venture out to the Bellforge Arts Center and experiment with this unique structure. 

The Sound Sculpture, crafted by MASARY Studios, is an...

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