Medfield Food Cupboard Provides Thanksgiving Dinner for 36 Families

The Medfield Food Cupboard held its annual Thanksgiving distribution this past week.

With the help of the Medfield Food Cupboard, 36 families will have a full table this Thanksgiving. The food cupboard depends on the generosity of individuals and groups in Medfield and neighboring communities in order to feed the families that depend on its service.    Local families were able to fill their bags with those items as well as donations of fresh potatoes, onions, carrots and garlic donated by the Wheelock School Victory Garden; homemade breads donated by the Medfield Neighborhood Brigade; five cases of water donated by the First Baptist Church; sugar pumpkins donated by Lovells Flowers and Nursery; and turkey donated by Armand P. P. Janjigian, CEO of the Kingsbury Club. "It truly takes the entire community" said Beth Eby, …

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Regional Roundup: EBT Controversy, Heroin Arrests and NBA Players Bowling at Kings

A look at the top headlines around the Medfield area for the week of Aug. 12-18.

Five Arrested on Heroin-Related Charges Norwood Police arrested five suspects on Friday for heroin-related charges, according to a press release published to the Norwood Police Facebook page. Friday morning Detective John Gover obtained a search warrant for the apartment of Costello, at 872 Washington Street. Shortly after noon, uniformed officers and detectives executed the warrant and found a small amount of heroin, syringes, used packaging and drug paraphernalia. Costello was charged with unlawful possession of heroin. Read more by clicking here *** Summer Concert Series Draws to a Close [PHOTOS] Thursday marked the end of this year's MEMO summer concert series. "Songs for Ceilidh" filled the grounds of the town gazebo with lively …

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Question of the Day

POLL: Have You Ever Adopted from an Animal Shelter?

Take our poll and let us know.

  The Medfield Animal Shelter has been in the news recently because a local childcare is holding a lemonade stand this week to raise money for the shelter.  The shelter is also featured on MedfieldPatch on Sundays in the "Pet of the Week" feature.   Have you ever adopted a pet from an animal shelter?  Take our poll and let us know.   Have more to say?  Tell us about your experience in the comment section below. 

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Five Things You Need to Know Today

5 Things You Need to Know Today, Monday, August 13 Including Lemonade Stand

Here’s a look at today’s events including something sweet at 10:30 a.m.

1.    Forecast for Monday: The National Weather Service based in Taunton calls for a mostly sunny day.  High near 88. West wind 5 to 8 mph.  Monday night: Partly cloudy. Low around 62.  Light southwest wind. 2.    Town Hall Meetings: 3.   Library Events:  4.   Community Events:    5.   Other Interesting Events: 

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MEMO's Medfield Day Set for 32nd Year of Fall Fun

MEMO's Discover Medfield Day will be held Saturday, Sept. 17 throughout the center of town, with the booth exhibits of local businesses set up around Meeting House Pond on North Street.

Discover Medfield Day began in 1980 to promote Medfield merchants, many of whom had joined together the previous year to form the Medfield Employers and Merchants Organization, MEMO.  Sept. 17 will mark the 32nd fall fair that promotes Medfield businesses, organizations, professionals, civic and service organizations, home industries and many more from the surrounding area. It is free admission and open to the public and will be held in the center of town with exhibit sites surrounding the Meeting House Pond on North Street. The day includes a Kids Alley, staffed by Medfield High School volunteers organized by the student council and adult volunteers from MEMO coordinated by the representative from Beginning Years Child Development Center…

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Patch Facts

Five Things You Need to Know Today in Medfield, July 19

Here's a look at the day ahead.

Today's Forecast: Tuesday's weather, according to the National Weather Service based in Taunton, calls for isolated showers and thunderstorms before 8 a.m., then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. North wind between 5 and 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20 prercent.  Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 62. Light northwest wind. Notable Events: Today In Sports History: In 1914, the Boston Braves began its drive from last to first place in National League.  Get Medfield Patch headlines in your Newsfeed on Facebook, search Medfield Patch and click "Like" or follow us on Twitter @MedfieldPatch

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