Five Things You Need To Know Today, March 29

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Notable Events:

▪ Mat and Chair Yoga for seniors at the Senior Center will take place at 10 a.m.

▪  The Warrant Committee meets tonight in at 7 p.m.

Blake Middle School Loses Teacher: Sad news came out of Medfield Monday as the school community learned Blake Middle School physical education teacher and Medfield High School boys' basketball assistant coach, Ken Brackett, passed away suddenly in his Ashland home after collapsing. Check back for this morning's story on the tragic news and for updates as more information regarding Brackett's loss becomes available. Medfield Patch's condolences go out to the entire Brackett family and Medfield community. 

Band-O-Rama Concert: There will be a performance from concert bands in grades 5 through 12 tonight in the Lowell Mason Auditorium of the high school at 7 p.m. You will also be able to buy Jazz Night concert tickets at the event. Tuesday's concert is open to all. 

Check Back Today: Medfield Patch sat down with 13th Norfolk District State Rep, Denise Garlick, as she held office hours Monday at the Medfield Public Library. Find out what Garlick had to say about representing Medfield and her time on the job as State Rep. In case you missed it, Medfield Patch posted results from the 2011 Town Election shortly after ballots closed at 8 p.m. Monday night. To see the results, click . We will provide updates on the tragic news of the passing of Ken Brackett as information becomes available. It was a busy week for Medfield Police - find out what exactly the department was up to in the police logs, which will be published later today. 

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