Five Things You Need To Know Today, Feb. 24

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Notable Events:

▪ Puppets galore activities for ages 3 and up at the will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

▪ The State Hospital Environmental Remediation Committee (SHERC) meets tonight in l at 7:30 p.m. to seek town boards' and citizens' recommendations relative to potential By-Law additions or amendments. This is in light of the planned 440 housing units to be built at the former and the hazardous waste evident there. 

Medfield High Girls' Hockey Faces Barnstable: The Warriors wind down their regular season, facing off against Barnstable today at 11:45 a.m. at the Hyannis Youth and Community Center. 

Nominate Someone for MHS 2011 'Hall of Excellence': Medfield High School Principal Judy Noble announced MHS is currently taking nominations for people to be awarded the 2011 'Hall of Excellence.' Nominations on or before March 1. Read today's story for more details. 

Check Back Today: Trying to plan your weekend? let Medfield Patch help with five suggestions on places to go, events to be at around the area in Get Out! ... Medfield Patch will be providing readers with a list of houses that sold throughout the area in a new weekly featured, Sold! ... Check out this week's Viewfinder, a weekly photo gallery of events, places and things around Medfield. This week, we explored the Golden Shoes dance competition at the high school as part of the Ballroom Dance program for sophomores. ... Feel like going out to eat at a restaurant this weekend or are planning a date night and need a suggestion? Check out Bites Nearby for a weekly review of a restaurant in the area. 

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