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Tuesday, September 25, 2012

Five Things You Need to Know Today

5 Things, Including Job Search and Pasta Blog

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. Hydrant flushing continues through Sept. 28. To see where you are on the list, click here.  2. In case you missed it, here are photos from the recent PMC Kids Ride for a Cure where Medfield families raised over $15,000 for cancer research.  3. Today's library events include Wii Weekdays from 2pm to 6 p.m. in the Teen Lounge; and Finding Work in Hard Times from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Dailey Room.  4. Have you read The Book of Madness and Cures by Regina Omelveny? Read librarian Stefanie Aucoin's review here. What did you think? 5. Not sure what to make for …

Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Selectmen to Meet Tonight to Discuss Beaver Dams, Recycling & More

Here's a look at the agenda for tonight's Board of Selectmen's meeting.

  The Board of Selectmen will meet tonight at the Town House at 7 p.m.   Agenda items include:   ACTION Discuss application for extension permit regarding beaver dams upstream of South Street Report on water main construction on North Street Report on Solid Waste Committee and recycling LICENSES AND PERMITS St. Edward Parish requests a one-day liquor license for event on Oct. 27, 2012 from 7-11 p.m. Medfield Girl Scouts request permission to set up tables in front of Town Hall to collect books, school supplies and donations for the food cupboard on Saturday, Oct. 13, an event in conjunction with the 100th anniversary of Girl Scouts PENDING FY13 Calendar prepared by Town Administrator OTHER Medfield State Hospital Status Update Check back …

Monday, September 17, 2012

Five Things You Need to Know Today

Five Things, Including SMA Golf Tournament Registration and Hydrant Flushing

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

Five Things You Need to Know in Medfield, Sept. 17.  Have a nice day! 1. No school today in Medfield Public Schools. Next "no school" day is Sept. 26. 2. Library events include Wii Weekdays from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Play library Wii games or bring your own to share. 3. Fire Hydrant flushing today. Is your street on the list? 4. Today's government meetings include Solid Waste Study Committee at 10 a.m.  Agenda here. The Board of Selectmen will meet on Tuesday. 5. Registration deadline fast approaching for 6th Annual Golf Tournament for SMA to benefit William Johnson. Hear from Heidi Johnson, William's mother, click here. Oh, one more thing: Are you going car-free this week? Tell us all about it in the comment box below. 

Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Five Things You Need to Know Today

5 Things: EEE Spraying Tonight and Cub Scout Registration

Here's a look at what's going on around town 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. Warning: The grounds surrounding all school buildings will be sprayed during the overnight hours of 2 a.m. and 3 a.m. (Wednesday night/Thursday morning) as a precaution against EEE and the West Nile Virus. 2. Today's library events include Pattycake Place (10:45-11:15am) and Book Bunch (11:30am to noon).  For more information, click here.  3. Cub Scout registration will take place tonight from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Memorial School.  For more info, visit ww.wBeAScout.org 4. Did you see the story about the bomb scare in Medfield last week?   5. Did you do anything…

Tuesday, September 11, 2012

Five Things You Need to Know Today

5 Things You Need to Know Today, Tuesday, Sept. 11

Here’s a look at today’s events.

Editor's Note: Today marks the 11th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001.  Medfield Patch joins the Medfield Public School system in starting the day with a moment of silence to remember those who lost their lives that day and those who continue to struggle with the after-effects.  We will never forget.    Five Things You Should Know Today: 1. Forecast for Tuesday: The National Weather Service based in Taunton calls for a sunny day.  Highs in the lower 70s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Tonight: Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.  2. Government Meetings:  3. Library Events:  4. Community Events: 5. Other Interesting Things: 

Monday, September 10, 2012

5 Things You Need to Know Today, Monday, Sept. 10

Here’s a look at today’s events including a Medfield School Committee meeting and strong winds.

1. Forecast for Monday: The National Weather Service based in Taunton calls for a partly sunny day.  High near 71. North  wind 8 to 14 mph with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Monday night: Clear.  Low around 46.  Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph.  2. Government Meetings: 3. Library Events:  4. Community Events:  5. Other Interesting Things: 

Friday, September 7, 2012

Five Things You Need to Know Today

5 Things You Need to Know Today: Friday, Sept. 7, Including More Rain

Here’s a look at today’s events.

  1. Forecast for Friday: The National Weather Service based in Taunton calls for a chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 1 and 4 p.m., otherwise cloudy then gradually becoming mostly sunny.  High near 84. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Friday night: Increasing clouds.  Low around 65.  South wind around 7 mph.  2. Town Hall Meetings: 3. Library Events:  4. Community Events:    5. Charitable Opportunities: 

Thursday, September 6, 2012

Public Q&A Today Regarding State Hospital

There will be a public question and answer period today at 3:30 in the Town House Warrant Room.

  The Medfield State Hospital Mediation Committee (town delegation) will meet today at 3:45 p.m. to continue its mediation work in executive session, however, the meeting will open at 3:30 p.m. when it will recognize citizen activist John Harney who has questions about the process. According to town officials, a short session before that meeting will be held at 3:15 p.m. to ask questions of Town Counsel Mark Cerel.    The mediation process has been behind closed doors for several months, much to the dismay of Harney who has been following the project for many years.  "You will have an opportunity to ask any questions of [town counsel] Mark Cerel," Town Administrator Michael Sullivan told Harney at Tuesday's meeting of the Board of …

Five Things You Need to Know Today

5 Things You Need to Know Today, Thursday, Sept. 6 Including Election Hours

Here’s a look at today’s events including voting booths open today from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.

  1. Forecast for Thursday: The National Weather Service based in Taunton calls for a partly sunny day with a high near 80.  Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.  Thursday night: Slight chance of showers after 1 a.m. otherwise mostly cloudy, low around 64.  Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph. 2. Government Events:  3. Library Events:  4. Community Events:  5.  Community Opportunities:  The Medfield Food Cupboard Donations Needed. The First Baptist Church of Medfield, First Parish Unitarian Universalist of Medfield, St. Edward's Parish Church, Church of the Advent and the United Church of Christ are taking collections to help the Medfield Food Cupboard. June’s most needed items include: Jelly (no grape), juice (bottles and boxes), …

Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Town Hall Meetings Today Include Dunkin' Donuts Sign

The Sign Committee and the Planning Board will meet tonight.

Town Hall will be bustling tonight with a meeting of the Sign Committee and a meeting of the Planning Board.  Sign Committee The Sign Committee meeting starts at 7:30 p.m. at which members will sign requests from Dunkin' Donuts and an 8 p.m. meeting with the Dover Design Group.   Planning Board The Planning Board will meet tonight at 8 p.m. in the Chenery Room (second floor) of the Town House.  The agenda includes an 8:05 p.m. public hearing regarding the town's fee structure.  

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