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Tuesday, October 2, 2012

Five Things Including Meeting of Board of Selectmen and Lyme Disease Committee

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

  1. The Lyme Disease Committee will meet tonight to discuss education and hear deer culling update. Rescheduled from Monday night. 2. Today's library events include a screening of "Bag It: The Movie" which begs the question, "Is Your Life Too Plastic?" from 7 p.m. to 8:45 p.m.  Sponsored by Medfield Green and Medfield Girl Scouts.  For a complete list of library events, click here.     3. Looking for work? Mark your calendars for "Finding Work," a workshop with Janet Letourneau tonight at 6:30 p.m. at the library.  Letourneau is president and founder of Peak Performers, Inc. a professional development firm.  4.  The Board of Selectmen will meet tonight at 7 p.m. and will start its meeting with a public hearing to install six 1,000 …

Friday, September 28, 2012

Five Things You Need to Know Today

5 Things, Including Library Book Sale and Governor Patrick

Here's a look at a few things to consider in 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.  Here you go... 1. Today, the Friends of the Medfield Library are holding their annual book sale from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the library's meeting room.  2. Did you catch Patch's Live Chat with Governor Deval Patrick yesterday?  Here's a look at the conversation.  3. Wii Weekdays continue from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the Teen Lounge at the Medfield Public Library.  4. Planning ahead for the weekend? Consider the dedication of the Robert E. Naughton Civic Square or the Vine Lake Cemetery Walking Tour highlighting historic causes of death on Saturday.   5. Make sure you…

Thursday, September 27, 2012

Five Things You Need to Know Today

5 Things, Including Blood Drive, Zullo Roof Deck, and Farmers' Market

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. Medfield Community Blood Drive sponsored by the Medfield Fire Department, 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the American Legion, 50 Peter Kristof Way. 2. Farmers' Market, 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., 24 North Street. 3. Friends of the Medfield Public Library "Members Only" Book Sale Preview, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., meeting room.  4. Meeting of the Medfield Energy Committee at 7:30 p.m. in the Warrant Room; agenda here. 5. The Zullo Gallery deck will be open from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. and will feature grilled food, beer, wine, and another chance to enjoy Zullo's 18th annual juried exhibit …

Wednesday, September 26, 2012

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. 

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 …

Thursday, September 20, 2012

Five Things You Need to Know Today

5 Things, Including Italian Days, Arabian Nights

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. Here's a look at Medfield today... 1. An evening with local author Vittorio Palumbo who wrote "Italian Days, Arabian Nights: Coming of Age in the Shadow of Mussolini" at library from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. 2. Today's Town Hall meetings include the Board of Assessors at 1 p.m. (Assessor's Office) and the Safety Committee at 7 p.m. (Warrant Committee Room).  The Conservation Commission meeting scheduled for tonight has been cancelled.  3. Today's library events for children include Pattycake Place from 10:45am to 11:15am (activity room), Book Bunch from 11:30am to noon (…

Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Five Things, Including BOS Agenda and Medfield Day Photos

Here's a quick glimpse at some things you should know as you start your day.

  1. Are you going "Car-Free" this week? 2. Library events include Wii Weekdays from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the Teen Lounge; play library Wii games or bring your own to share.  Also, "TARGET: Teen Advisors Really Get Events Together" from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the meeting room.  Click here for more information. 3. Fire Hydrant flushing today. Is your street on the list?  4. Today's government meetings include Board of Selectmen at 7 p.m.; agenda here. 5. Did you see the Medfield Day photo album?  Check it out here.

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. 

Thursday, September 13, 2012

Five Things You Need to Know Today

5 Things: Including Culture Shock

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. Any idea how long the construction on North Street will last?  Click here to find out. 2. Today's library events include Pattycake Place (10:45-11:15am) and Book Bunch (11:30am to noon), and Readers' Theatre (7:30-8:30pm).  For more information, click here.  3. Today's the day to sing up for the Medfield Patch daily newsletter. Click here to have Medfield's headlines delivered straight to your inbox.  4. Did you see what Blake Middle School students did to commemorate 9/11?  Click here to learn more. 5. The Water & Sewer Board will meet tonight at the Town House …

Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Free Museum Passes

Did you know the Medfield Public Library offers a variety of free and low-cost museum passes?

Thanks to the generosity of the Friends of the Medfield Public Library, Medfield patrons are able to take advantage of several free and low-cost passes to local museums.  Certain limitations apply such as: Passes available:  Boston Children's Museum: Admits 4 people, $6 per person DeCordova: Admits 4 people, free. FairbanksHouse.org: Admits 2 people, free. Harvard Museum of Natural History: Admits 4 people, $4 per person Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum: Admits 2 people, $5 per person Discover Massachusetts Parks: Allows free parking (camping not included) Museum of Fine Arts, Boston: Admits 2 people, $7 per person Museum of Science, Boston: Admits 4 people, $7 per person Mystic Aquarium: Admits 2 adults and 2 children, $20 per person New …

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