Prison Walk-Away, Agitated Prom Student, Trespasser, and More

Here's a look at the Medfield safety log for May 11.

  Here's a glance at the safety log for May 11, 2013. Saturday, May 11 12:26 a.m., Belknap Road. Caller said her child came home agitated from the prom, grabbed a bag, and immediately left saying the teen was going to stay with a friend on Donnelly Drive. Caller then went to the station to talk to police because she did not want a cruiser at the house.  1:44 a.m., mutual aid. Millis Police requested a cruiser on Crestview for a loud party. Police said there were six or seven kids there, all over 21, and the parents were due home soon. 12:34 a.m., Pound Street. Police arrested a man driving a 2001 Ford Escort for trespassing at Tilden Village. Frances B. Barber-Lang, 66 of 4 Pippers Way, Carver, was arrested for trespassing. 3:12 p.m., …

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Winslow Hoping for Republican Nomination on Tuesday

Medfield Patch recently sat down with Rep. Dan Winslow at Blue Moon Bakery.

  Medfield Patch recently sat down with State Rep. Dan Winslow at Blue Moon to discuss his run for State Senator. The state election is on Tuesday.  When Daniel B. Winslow, 54 (R-Norfolk), first ran for State Representative of the 9th Norfolk District, it was a completely different campaign: He rode his bicycle door-to-door to meet as many voters as possible to win their vote. But this campaign is different as he drives all over the Commonwealth in hopes of winning the Republican nomination in the primary election on April 30 to fill the Senate seat recently vacated by now Secretary of State John Kerry.  "This race is different. I have to get 150,000 votes to win this race, I needed 10,000 votes to win my other race," Winslow said. "The …

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GOP Senate Candidates Discuss Economy, Social Security, Immigration at Stonehill College Debate

State Rep. Daniel Winslow, former US attorney Michael J. Sullivan, and former Navy SEAL Gabriel E. Gomez discussed a wide-range of issues in the hour-long debate

  The quest to become the "Washington outsider" representing the Republican Party in this year's Massachusetts special senate election was underway at Stonehill College Tuesday night when GOP candidates met in their first primary debate. "Electing either of the Democratic nominees would be a sign of 'surrender' that we have given up," State Representative Daniel B. Winslow (R-Norfolk, including Medfield) said in his closing statement referring U.S. Congressmen Ed Markey and Stephen Lynch. Winslow, former US attorney Michael J. Sullivan, and former Navy SEAL Gabriel E. Gomez discussed a wide range of issues in the hour-long debate, including Roe vs. Wade, gun control, immigration, social security, and the economy. The debate was sponsored …

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Good Bargains At Local Yard Sales

The following is a list of local yard sales in the area this weekend.

Every week, Patch publishes yard sales for free. If you are having a yard sale, send the details to michaelh@patch.com by Friday at noon. Saturday, Oct. 22 - Sunday, Oct. 23 Saturday, Oct. 22 (The deadline for submitting yard sales is Fridays at noon.)

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Transfer Station's First E-Waste Event a 'Huge Success'

Over 100 Medfield residents assisted the Electronix Redux team of Norfolk in recycling almost four tons of electronic waste at the Aug. 6 e-waste event at the town's Transfer Station.

The launch of the new e-waste recycling program at the Town of Medfield Transfer Station on Aug. 6th was an overwhelming success.   Medfield is a little “greener” this month thanks to the cooperation of Medfield residents, the Medfield Transfer Station and Electronix Redux Corp. of Norfolk.   Over 100 town residents assisted the Electronix Redux team in recycling almost 4 tons of electronic waste without a hitch. Residents flowed efficiently through the e-waste drop-off station as they handed off old televisions, computers, cell phones, and other expired electronics throughout the day, filling the company’s 18-foot box truck to its limit.   Electronic waste or “e-waste” as it is sometimes called, can contain harmful heavy metals such as …

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VIDEO: A Walkthrough of Stony Brook

Looking at some of Stony Brook's sights.

Welcome to the third of a series of videos on Norfolk's Stony Brook Sanctuary. In this video, we take a walkthrough of the sanctuary, guided by Executive Director Doug Williams. Check out the first video, on Stony Brook's history, here. Check out the second video, on programs offered at Stony Brook, here.

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VIDEO: Programs Offered at Stony Brook Sanctuary

A look at some of the programs offered at the Stony Brook Wildlife Sanctuary.

Here is the second installment of a series of videos on Norfolk's Stony Brook Sanctuary. In this video, we speak to Executive Director Doug Williams about the programs offered at the sanctuary. Check out the first video, on Stony Brook's history, here.

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VIDEO: The History of The Stony Brook Wildlife Sanctuary

A look at the history of Norfolk's Stony Brook Wildlife Sanctuary.

Welcome in the first of a series of videos on Norfolk's Stony Brook Sanctuary. In this video, we speak to Executive Director Doug Williams on the area's history.

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Patch Passport: A Hidden Gem on Main Street

Discover Butterfly Tree, a Hidden Gem on Main Street in Medfield that you may have driven by and never known existed. Take a little trip with Patch and we’ll show you the way.

Maria Piedra always wanted to open a unique gift shop and after battling breast cancer a few years ago, she decided to follow her dream. “When you’re faced with a disease like that, it really puts things in perspective.  Life is short and you should really live your dreams,” she said.  “I always liked the name ‘Butterfly Tree.’  Butterflies are all about transformation, and I was going through a bit of transformation. Butterflies are also beautiful and colorful and unique, and I was hoping to bring in a lot of those kinds of different products.”  The Norfolk resident knew the location at 505 Main St. in Medfield was the perfect place to launch her dream of selling fair trade, green, organic and repurposed gifts. She carefully selects each …

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Medfield Makes History: Captures First Ever District 11 Williamsport Title

The Medfield 12A Williamsport team continued its historic run through the Little League Williamsport baseball tournament Saturday by capturing its first-ever District 11 title and advancing to this week's sectional tournament.

NORWOOD –The Medfield 12A Williamsport baseball team continued its historic run through the Little League tournament Saturday in dramatic fashion, walking off with an 8-7 victory over Norfolk to capture the team's first ever District 11 title and advance to the sectional round. Medfield found itself in unchartered territory Saturday, playing in its first-ever District 11 Finals against a Norfolk team that was also making its first ever appearance in the finals.  Medfield made history on Friday, July 15 when it beat Hopkinton, 4-2 to advance to the District 11 championship game. In Saturday's final at the Norwood Little League Fields, the Warriors trailed Norfolk, 7-4 heading into the fifth inning but a two-run home run from Matt Dold …

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