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Five Things You Need To Know Today is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. Check back later for more, and let us know what you think of the feature in the comments section. 1. Lost cat. Have you seen Boo Boo? She was last seen in the North Street area. She has white fur, blue eyes, no collar. 2. Beware: Today you could be "ghosted" or "boo-ed" for Halloween. 3. The deadline for pre-registration for this year's Angel Run is Nov. 2. 4. Did you catch Uniquely Medfield on Friday regarding St. Edwards Church? Find out who the "Green Girls" were, and when town meeting voted to allow Catholics to be buried in Vine Lake Cemetery. 5. Government Meetings: 7 p.m., Parks & Recreation, Pfaff Center 7 p.m., Historical Commission, Town House, Warrant Room 7:30 p.m., …
1. Traffic continues to be affected by the replacement of the water main on North, Green and Cottage Streets. 2. The Medfield Animal Shelter will hold a free spay/neuter clinic today at its 99 West Street (aka 101 Old Bridge Street) location. Funded with a grant from the Massachusetts Animal Coalition. 3. Did you see the winner of the latest Patch photo contest? Now that's a cute pumpkin patch. Let Patch save you time. Get great local stories like this delivered right to your inbox or smart phone everyday with our free newsletter. Simple, fast sign-up here. 4. Town House meetings include…
1. Traffic continues to be affected by the replacement of the water main on North, Green and Cottage Streets. 2. Town House meetings include the Bay Colony Rail Trail Study Committee at 7 p.m. in the Warrant Room; and Town Charter and By-law Review Commitee at 7 p.m. in the Warrant Room. 3. If you see a member of the MHS Varsity Field Hockey team, be sure to give them a High Five as the team has qualified to play in the state tournament. Wondering how to have your sports news featured on Patch? Click here for the very simple steps -- we guarantee it's easy to do! 4. Do you have trouble …
1. The Johnson family thanks all those who participated, in any way, in the recent 6th Annual Fall Classic raised $44,000 for Families of Spinal Muscular Atrophy. 2. Community groups sponsor Green Family Night Out, with a focus on "green" products and activities, tonight from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the United Church of Christ, 496 Main Street. 3. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and experts say self-exams are key in detecting the illness. Do you know how to do a self-exam? 4. The North Street water main replacement project is expected to disrupt traffic near the intersection …
1. Tonight at 6:30 p.m. at the library, Medfield Talks with local author Tim Flaherty (a Peace Corps volunteer) whose new book chronicles the struggles of bringing his adopted son, Santos, to the USA from Guatemala in 1979. 2. Did you read about the Board of Selectmen's discussion Tuesday night about the "marijuana-as-medicine" question on next month's ballot? Weigh in -- we'd love to hear from you. 3. October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Be sure to read the latest story in Medfield Patch's breast cancer series; this one focuses on the importance of sisterhood among breast …
1. Remember today is the last day to register to vote in next month's election. The town clerk's office is open late today. 2. Are you a caregiver sandwiched between your children and your parents. The Council on Aging will host an open forum meeting tonight at 6:30 p.m. at The Center, 1 Ice House Road. 3. Did you feel last night's earthquake? Tell us about it in the comment box below. 4. Today's library events include Pattycake Place, Book Bunch, the Medfield Writer's Group, and Wii Wednesdays. Click here for a full schedule. 5. Who do you think won last night's Presidential debate? Click …
1. Remember that the last day to register to vote in next month's election is tomorrow, Oct. 17. 2. Drop by "Market on Green" today from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at 128 Green Street. The "fun and funky open air market" will feature The Fashion Truck! plus many new and returning vendors. Suggested $10 donation to benefit the Medfield Coalition for Public Education. Kids welcome. Rain date Oct. 19. 3. Tonight is "New Release Movie Night" at the library at 6:45 p.m. The movie is described as "set in a quiet New England town during 1960s. It has romance, adventure, binoculars, kittens, and …
1. Remember that Medfield Cultural Council grant applications are due today. 2. Today is the last day to donate gently-used costumes to the Boo-tique at the Medfield Food Cupboard. Costumes can be dropped off today at the Board of Health office in the Town House, or at the main office of Blake Middle School. Costumes will be donated to families in need. 3. Tonight's Town House meetings include the Affordable Housing Committee at 6 p.m. in the Warrant Room to discuss the housing partnership plan, and the Board of Appeals on Zoning at 7:30 p.m. in the Chenery Room as part of a continued …
1. The Medfield Fire Department will host an open house tonight as part of National Fire Prevention Week. The event runs from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the fire station and will include pizza compliments of Papa Gino's. 2. The following town boards will meet tonight: Board of Assessors at 7:30 a.m. in the Assessors' Office in the Town House, and the Planning Board at 8 p.m. in the Chenery Room in the Town House. 3. Candidates for the Fourth Congressional District, Sean Bielat and Joe Kennedy III, will participate in a debate this afternoon in Fall River. Tune into Medfield Patch around 8 p.m. …
Our weekday morning column, "5 Things You Need to Know," provides you with information that can help you plan your day and give you some fodder for water cooler conversations. Here you go... 1. Today, the Friends of the Medfield Library are holding their annual book sale from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the library's meeting room. 2. Did you catch Patch's Live Chat with Governor Deval Patrick yesterday? Here's a look at the conversation. 3. Wii Weekdays continue from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the Teen Lounge at the Medfield Public Library. 4. Planning ahead for the weekend? Consider the …
Our weekday morning column, "5 Things You Need to Know," provides you with information that can help you plan your day and give you some fodder for water cooler conversations. 1. Medfield Community Blood Drive sponsored by the Medfield Fire Department, 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the American Legion, 50 Peter Kristof Way. 2. Farmers' Market, 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., 24 North Street. 3. Friends of the Medfield Public Library "Members Only" Book Sale Preview, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., meeting room. 4. Meeting of the Medfield Energy Committee at 7:30 p.m. in the Warrant Room; agenda here. 5. The Zullo Gallery…
Our weekday morning column, "5 Things You Need to Know," provides you with information that can help you plan your day and give you some fodder for water cooler conversations. 1. Hydrant flushing continues through Sept. 28. To see where you are on the list, click here. 2. In case you missed it, here are photos from the recent PMC Kids Ride for a Cure where Medfield families raised over $15,000 for cancer research. 3. Today's library events include Wii Weekdays from 2pm to 6 p.m. in the Teen Lounge; and Finding Work in Hard Times from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Dailey Room. 4. Have you …
Here's some helping planning your day today. If we missed anything, tell us in the comment box below. Have a nice day. 1. Public comment welcome at tonight's continued Zoning Board of Appeals hearing regarding the 40B project, "The Parc at Medfield," proposed off West Street. For a full agenda, click here. 2. Today's library events include Yoga for Kids from 10:45 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (activity room) and Wii Weekdays from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. (teen lounge). 3. Looking for work? Mark your calendars for "Finding Work," a workshop with Janet Letourneau on Tuesday, Sept. 25, at 6:30 p.m. at the …
Our weekday morning column, "5 Things You Need to Know," provides you with information that can help you plan your day and give you some fodder for water cooler conversations. 1. Hydrant flushing continues through Sept. 28. To see where you are on the list, click here. 2. In case you missed it, here is last week's Uniquely Medfield about Rev. Guy Miner. Be sure to check back at 8 a.m. for this week's edition. 3. Today's library events include Wii Weekdays from 2pm to 6 p.m. in the Teen Lounge. 4. Did you see yesterday's police log? 5. When making plans for this weekend, don't miss the …
Our weekday morning column, "5 Things You Need to Know," provides you with information that can help you plan your day and give you some fodder for water cooler conversations. Here's a look at Medfield today... 1. An evening with local author Vittorio Palumbo who wrote "Italian Days, Arabian Nights: Coming of Age in the Shadow of Mussolini" at library from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. 2. Today's Town Hall meetings include the Board of Assessors at 1 p.m. (Assessor's Office) and the Safety Committee at 7 p.m. (Warrant Committee Room). The Conservation Commission meeting scheduled for tonight has been …
Our weekday morning column, "5 Things You Need to Know," provides you with information that can help you plan your day and give you some fodder for water cooler conversations. 1. Check out our new "Grocery Specials" section of our homepage. The link is on the lower right-hand corner of the page. 2. Today's meetings include Park and Recreation Commission at 7 p.m., Historical Commission at 7:30 p.m., and the Sign Committee at 7:30 p.m. 3. The town Warrant Committee is seeking volunteers to join the town Warrant Committee. Anyone interested should contact Town Moderator Scott McDermott. 4. …
Five Things You Need to Know in Medfield, Sept. 17. Have a nice day! 1. No school today in Medfield Public Schools. Next "no school" day is Sept. 26. 2. Library events include Wii Weekdays from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Play library Wii games or bring your own to share. 3. Fire Hydrant flushing today. Is your street on the list? 4. Today's government meetings include Solid Waste Study Committee at 10 a.m. Agenda here. The Board of Selectmen will meet on Tuesday. 5. Registration deadline fast approaching for 6th Annual Golf Tournament for SMA to benefit William Johnson. Hear from Heidi Johnson, …
Our weekday morning column, "5 Things You Need to Know," provides you with information that can help you plan your day and give you some fodder for water cooler conversations. 1. As you prepare today for Medfield Day tomorrow, click here for a schedule, map and list of vendors. 2. Looking forward to reading about school sporting events on Patch? We've changed the way we cover sports coverage and would love your help sharing sports scores, etc. Click here for more information. 3. If you're heading to the grocery store this weekend, beware of bad cheese -- particularly pregnant women and …
Our weekday morning column, "5 Things You Need to Know," provides you with information that can help you plan your day and give you some fodder for water cooler conversations. 1. Any idea how long the construction on North Street will last? Click here to find out. 2. Today's library events include Pattycake Place (10:45-11:15am) and Book Bunch (11:30am to noon), and Readers' Theatre (7:30-8:30pm). For more information, click here. 3. Today's the day to sing up for the Medfield Patch daily newsletter. Click here to have Medfield's headlines delivered straight to your inbox. 4. Did you see …
Our weekday morning column, "5 Things You Need to Know," provides you with information that can help you plan your day and give you some fodder for water cooler conversations. 1. Warning: The grounds surrounding all school buildings will be sprayed during the overnight hours of 2 a.m. and 3 a.m. (Wednesday night/Thursday morning) as a precaution against EEE and the West Nile Virus. 2. Today's library events include Pattycake Place (10:45-11:15am) and Book Bunch (11:30am to noon). For more information, click here. 3. Cub Scout registration will take place tonight from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the…