Selectmen's Agenda Includes More Development Off Ice House Road

The selectmen's meeting starts tonight at 7 p.m.

  The Board of Selectmen will meet tonight at 7 p.m. at the Town House among the agenda items are next year's budget and a discussion with developer Robert Borrelli about further development on Ice House Road.  In June of 2011, Borrelli suggested building a sports facility -- a 120,000 square foot building that could host soccer, lacrosse and basketball activities and would include locker rooms, showers, and rest rooms -- on a 2.8 acre site owned by the town and leased to the Kingsbury Club Medfield, Inc. plus another portion of land -- about 11.2 acres -- not then leased to anyone. At the time, Borrelli estimated construction costs between $5 million to $6 million. Also at that time, the town's Park and Recreation Department said the …

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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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Kids' Closet Donations to be Accepted Next Week

Children's clothing and shoe collection from Sept. 11 to Sept. 18 at the Kingsbury Club in support of the Kids' Closet.

  Kids' Closet donations of any fall and winter children's clothing your kids may have outgrown or are no longer wearing will be accepted at the Kingsbury Club from Sept 11-18. All clothing, size 4-18, both boys and girls items, must be washed and in wearable condition; no rips, no stains, missing buttons, or broken zippers. Fall and winter clothing please. Shoes must also be in wearable condition; no sneakers unless lightly worn.  Please note this collection is kid's clothing and shoes ONLY.  No adult clothing, and no personal items such as underwear and socks can be accepted. Bagged clothing can be dropped off at the Kingsbury Club from Tuesday, Sept. 11 to Tuesday, Sept. 18 in a marked container located in the hallway near the front …

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Around Medfield: Kindergarten Registration, Kid's Night Out and Ballroom Dancing

Here's a quick look at some news and notes around Medfield.

Kindergarten Registration Opens Jan. 5 at Memorial School Kindergarten registration for the 2012-2013 school year at the Memorial School is going on now. All eligible students must be five years old on or by Aug. 31st, 2012. Please visit www.medfield.net and click on the link to bring you to the Kindergarten Registration Page. All necessary documents for registration are available online. If you have difficulty obtaining any of these forms, please contact the Memorial School Office at (508) 359-5135. Kindergarten Parent Information Night will be held on Jan. 26 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Memorial School Gymnasium. This is a parent only event. Kid's Night Out at Medfield Parks and Recreation to be Held Friday Medfield Parks and Recreation …

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Five Things You Need to Know Today

5 Things You Need to Know This Weekend in Medfield, Dec. 3-4

Here's a look at the weekend ahead.

Weekend Forecast: Saturday's weather, according to the National Weather Service based in Taunton, calls for sunny, with a high near 44. North wind at 6 mph becoming east. Saturday night: Mostly clear, with a low around 30. Calm wind. Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. Calm wind becoming south between 7 and 10 mph. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph. Sunday night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. South wind between 6 and 11 mph. Notable Events: MEMO’s Annual Holiday Parade: Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus will make their annual visit to Medfield on Saturday, Dec. 3 during the town's holiday parade sponsored by MEMO. The parade will begin at Blake Middle School at 1 p.m., with Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus accompanied by six of their elves, …

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Five Things You Need to Know Today

5 Things You Need to Know This Weekend in Medfield, Oct. 22-23

Here's a look at the weekend ahead.

Weekend Forecast: Saturday's weather, according to the National Weather Service based in Taunton, calls for mostly sunny, with a high near 59. West wind between 5 and 10 mph. Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 39. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 59. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph. Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. Light south wind. Notable Events:  3rd Annual Kingsbury Classic 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run: The annual Kingsbury Classic 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run will take place Saturday beginning at 9 a.m. The 1 Mile Fun Run starts at 9 a.m, followed by the 5K at 10 a.m. All net proceeds of the race will provide scholarships for local high schools and will give support to a wide …

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Medfield's Kingsbury Club Rockstars

Medfield group participated in the Ruckus Race, held June 4th in Marshfield.

The Kingsbury Club Rockstars is a  large team from the Kingsbury Club in Medfield that have been training for the Ruckus Race, which took place on Saturday, June 4th at the Marshfield Fairgrounds in Marshfield. The Ruckus Race offers thrill-seeking adults an exhilarating four-mile long obstacle course featuring more than 20 obstacles, attracting over 3,000 attendees.

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Medfield's Kingsbury Club Bolster’s Fitness Team with Addition of Brian Szewczynski

Premier fitness club announces new personal trainer.

Kingsbury Club Medfield, a multi-purpose health club in town, has announced Brian Szewczynskias its newest addition to the personal training team.   In addition to one-on-one sessions, Szewczynskias will teach a handful of cardio classes including kick boxing, boot camp and high intensity training.  With over 15 years of fitness experience, Szewczynskias comes from a background in biology and lives by his motto: "A closed door can be re-opened with the right tools of motivation.”  Julie Day, fitness director of Kingsbury Club Medfield is thrilled to add Szewczynskias to the staff.   “[Szewczynskias'] refined knowledge of the field comes from years of research and experience as a head trainer and is what makes Brian such a well-rounded …

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