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POLL: Do you plan to see the movie 'Labor Day' when it is released?

Last week, the former Friendly's in Medfield was transformed by movie makers who were filming a scene from the movie "Labor Day" starring Kate Winslet and Josh Brolin.

Do you think you'll see the movie "Labor Day," in which a scene was filmed last week at the former Friendly's restaurant at the corner of Routes 109 and 27?   The movie is based on a book by Joyce Maynard.  Amazon.com says this about the story: With the end of summer closing in and a steamy Labor Day weekend looming in the town of Holton Mills, New Hampshire, thirteen-year-old Henry—lonely, friendless, not too good at sports—spends most of his time watching television, reading, and daydreaming about the soft skin and budding bodies of his female classmates. For company Henry has his long-divorced mother, Adele—a onetime dancer whose summer project was to teach him how to foxtrot; his hamster, Joe; and awkward Saturday-night outings to …

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Historic District Commission Approves Revised Dunkin' Donuts Plans for Friendly's Site

Medfield's HDC unanimously approved the latest set of plans submitted by Dunkin' Donuts franchise owner, Michael Cavallo, who hopes to convert the former Friendly's building into a Dunkin' Donuts restaurant.

On Wednesday night, Medfield's Historic District Commission gave the first go-ahead to Michael Cavallo, who hopes to convert the former Friendly’s building on Main Street into a Dunkin’ Donuts restaurant by issuing a certificate of appropriateness – a signoff required before obtaining a building permit from the town.  Cavallo, of Sharon, owns several Dunkin’ Donuts, including the one at Medfield Commons, and is interested in converting the former Friendly’s building at 563 Main St. into an “upscale" Dunkin’ Donuts. Cavallo’s latest set of plans reflect concerns raised by the HDC at its May 15 meeting. “I think it looks great,” said Michael Taylor, acting chairman of HDC. Current chair David Sharff recused himself from the proceedings …

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