Things Are Rolling Along at Kingsbury Grist Mill

A new water wheel was installed at the mill on Tuesday.

After nearly 100 years, the Kingsbury Grist Mill is well on its way to being operational again.  On Tuesday, a new water wheel was installed -- and blessed by Father Leroy Owens of St. Edward the Confessor -- at the mill at Kingsbury Pond on Spring Street (Route 27). The wheel is 10 feet in diameter and close to its original size, according to research done by the Kingsbury Grist Mill Committee. It is a breastshot wheel where the water hits in the middle and spins the wheel backwards. "It's been a very busy couple of days," said Dick Judge, a member of the committee he revitalized last year.  In fact, the mill's restoration has been in the works since the 1980s when an original Kingsbury Grist Mill Committee was appointed to address the …

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Weekend Weather Perfect for Winter Sports

Did you do anything to take advantage of the weekend's very cool temps?

  The weekend was hopping (or gliding?) at Kingsbury Pond where folks were skating, playing hockey, and having lunch. Did you do anything to take advantage of the freezing cold temps? If so, tell us in the comments.

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25 Things to Do in Medfield Before Summer Ends

Here's a list of 25 last chance things to do in Medfield before school starts and summer ends.

Boston.com is running an article entitled "25 things to do in the Boston area before the end of summer." This is our own Medfield version. Before the warm days of summer leave us, here are some reminders of all the things left to do before the fun comes to a close.

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