My Christmas Wish....for Medfield

A Christmas reflection and wish....

I am thankful this Christmas for the people of Medfield.  In the 25 years I have lived here, I have met many dear friends, many devoted “townies”, and many dedicated municipal and school employees.  My town, as I refer to it, is such a giving and loving community.  There are countless organizations that do “good” all year round….too many groups to mention here, fearing I could miss some. With all the sadness, grief, and unrest in the world today, Medfield is a place of peace and goodness….it very much reminds me of Bedford Falls, the fictious town in my favorite Christmas movie “It’s a Wonderful Life”.  Both Bailey Park in the movie and Baxter Park here, have strung lights of ringing bells across Main Street…..they had the Bailey Building …

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Town Hall Meetings Wednesday and Thursday

Here is a glance at government meetings posted for this week.

Here is a quick look at the meetings posted for Nov. 28 and Nov. 29.  A complete listing of meetings is available in the lobby of the Medfield Police Station, and at the town website.

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Five Things You Need to Know Today

Five Things Including Lost Cat, Angel Run Pre-registration, and BOO!

Here's is some good information to start your day in Medfield.

  1. Lost cat. Have you seen Boo Boo? She was last seen in the North Street area. She has white fur, blue eyes, no collar.  2. Beware: Today you could be "ghosted" or "boo-ed" for Halloween.  3. The deadline for pre-registration for this year's Angel Run is Nov. 2.  4. Did you catch Uniquely Medfield on Friday regarding St. Edwards Church? Find out who the "Green Girls" were, and when town meeting voted to allow Catholics to be buried in Vine Lake Cemetery.  5. Government Meetings:

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Five Things You Need to Know Today

Five Things Including Open Air Market and New Release Movie Night

Here's a list of good things to know as you start your day in Medfield.

  1. Remember that the last day to register to vote in next month's election is tomorrow, Oct. 17.  2. Drop by "Market on Green" today from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at 128 Green Street. The "fun and funky open air market" will feature The Fashion Truck! plus many new and returning vendors. Suggested $10 donation to benefit the Medfield Coalition for Public Education. Kids welcome.  Rain date Oct. 19.  3. Tonight is "New Release Movie Night" at the library at 6:45 p.m. The movie is described as "set in a quiet New England town during 1960s.  It has romance, adventure, binoculars, kittens, and merit badges." Admission free.   4. Tonight's Town House meetings include the Board of Selectmen at 7 p.m. (agenda here) and two meetings of the …

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Five Things Including Cultural Council Deadline and Live Chat with Joe Kennedy III

Here's a list of good things to think about as you go about your day in Medfield.

  1. Remember that Medfield Cultural Council grant applications are due on Monday. 2. Live Chat with Joe Kennedy III at 1 p.m. today on Patch. What questions do you have for the candidate?  3. Did you catch yesterday's Live Chat with Sean Bielat? 4. Medfield Animal Shelter's featured pet of the week is "Spazz." 5. Did you see Thursday's photos from the MHS girls varsity field hockey win over Holliston?

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Five Things Including Last Farmers' Market and Live Chat with Sean Bielat

Here's a list of good things to know as you start your day in Medfield.

  1. Today is the last Farmers' Market of the season. Be sure to stop by and get your fix for the fall.  2. Live Chat with Sean Bielat at noon today on Patch. What question would you ask the candidate?  3. Zullo Gallery roof deck is still open.  4. The town's Water and Sewer Board will meet tonight at 7 p.m. in the Warrant Committing meeting room in the Town House. The lengthy agenda includes project updates by DPW Superintendent Ken Feeney.  5. Did you see Wednesday's photos from the Medfield/Norton Girls Varsity Soccer game?  Want to see more sports coverage on Patch? Click here to find out how.

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Five Things Including First Thursday: Zullo Roof Deck and Jazz Quintet at Library

Here's a list of good things to know as you start your day in Medfield including First Thursday events at the Zullo Gallery and the public library.

  1. The Zullo Gallery roof deck will be open tonight from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.    2. Today's library events include the Tony Carelli Jazz Quintet from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.  For a complete list of library events, click here.  3. The Board of Appeals on Zoning will meet tonight at 8 p.m. at the Town House where they will discuss a special permit for a personal training and fitness studio, plus an addition to a single family home. Note: The Parc at Medfield, an affordable housing complex proposed off West Street, will not be discussed at this meeting. Agenda here.    4. Do you have any worn plaid shirts and jeans? If so, the Johnson family is collecting them to make scarecrows for auction at the annual golf tournament to raise money for …

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Selectmen to Meet Tonight: Hearing on Foundry Street Propane Tanks

The meeting will start at 7 p.m. with a hearing on a request for six underground propane storage tanks on Foundry Street.

The Board of Selectmen will meet tonight at 7 p.m. in the Chenery Room of the Town House. The agenda includes: HEARINGS 7 p.m. Public Hearing: 60 Foundry Street; petition to place six underground 1,000 gallon propane tanks to provide heating, appliance and generator to a single-family residence.  ACTION OTHER A full agenda, is available here.

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5 Things, Including Several Government Meetings and Blood Drive

Here's a look at Medfield today.

  Our weekday morning column, "5 Things You Need to Know," provides you with information that can help you plan your day and give you some fodder for water cooler conversations.  1. Today's library events include Pattycake Place from 10:45 a.m. to 11:15 a.m., Book Bunch from 11:30 a.m. to noon, and Wii Weekdays from 2pm to 6 p.m. in the Teen Lounge.  2. Did you see the results from last week's MHS Varsity Football game against Ashland?  3. Hydrant flushing continues through Sept. 28. To see where you are on the list, click here.  4. Today's government meetings include: 5. When planning your Thursday, remember the Medfield Fire Department will hold a blood drive from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the American Legion on West Street. 

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