Friday, December 28, 2012
A weekly column by Medfield Town Historian Richard DeSorgher. This week discusses the impact of the 'For Sale' sign in front of the Clark Tavern.
Medfield is clearly at a crossroad of what the future character of the town is going to be. Sitting at 353-355 Main Street is the Clark Tavern. It dates to 1740. Many consider it the most historic house in Medfield. Certainly, it is on historic par with the Peak House and the Dwight-Derby House. Today, once again a “for sale” sign stands in front of the tavern. Many in town breathed a great sigh of relief five years ago when it was first up for sale and they saw the “sold” sign and learned that the property had been purchased by Medfield residents Stephen and Lynn Browne. Back then, behind the house was more than seven acres of woodland. Rumors talked of a developer wanting to tear down the Clark Tavern in order to develop the back …
Friday, December 7, 2012
A weekly column by Town Historian Richard DeSorgher.
He died 83 years ago this week, on Dec. 7, 1929, and the town greatly felt his loss. His portrait watches over those working in the reference room of Medfield’s Memorial Public Library and yet only a handful of people in town know it is him. His donations and gifts to the town still impacts Medfield’s character to this very day. Others in town actually named their children after him. He is Granville F. Dailey. Granville Dailey was born in New York City on March 20, 1848, and was educated in the public schools there. Dailey went on to become a very successful merchant, business partner with the Medfield hat factory and vice president of the Harlem Savings Bank in New York City. Starting in 1871, Dailey and brother-in-law Haskell Searle, …
Friday, November 16, 2012
The annual event will take place on Saturday, Nov. 17.
The annual Peak House Pantry Sale, a town tradition for over 40 years, will be held at the Peak House on Saturday, Nov. 17 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Stop by early to pick up home-baked pies, breads and cookies as well as a wedge of sharp Vermont cheese cut by cheese-cutter extraordinaire, Curator Mike Stamer. Browse the white elephant sale for treasures and novelties and take a tour of the house while you’re there. All proceeds support the ongoing maintenance of the Peak House.
Friday, September 7, 2012
Here's a look at what's going on around the area this weekend.
Friday The Comcast Center in Mansfield is presenting Jason Mraz at 7 p.m. today. The Yardbirds are playing at Showcase Live at Patriot Place today at 6 p.m. Saturday The Friends of Adams Farm in Walpole will hold a raffle for "October at Adams Farm", an oil painting of the Adams Farm barn by local artist JT Harding, on Sat., Sept. 8 (rain date: Sun., Sept. 9). The winning ticket will be drawn at 5 pm. Proceeds from the raffle will be used to maintain the Farm property. The Comcast Center in Mansfield is presenting ZZ Top and Lyrnyrd Skynyrd at 7 p.m. tonight. Sunday Sunday is National Grandparents' Day. If you have a grandparent or a senior friend of the family, be sure to celebrate them today. Our seniors are one of our greatest assets …
Wednesday, September 5, 2012
"First Thursdays" is a free monthly event that helps promote Medfield's Cultural District and cultural offerings.
Medfield’s cultural organizations will be on hand to launch a new season of “First Thursdays” on Sept. 6 outside the library at the gazebo (or inside the library in bad weather). "First Thursdays" is a free monthly event that helps promote Medfield's Cultural District and cultural offerings. For this month's event, Zullo Gallery will remain open from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. where patrons can also enjoy the last week of its exhibition “Four Artists” as well as its popular grilling on the deck. At 6:15 p.m., Town Historian Richard DeSorgher and Public Art Consultant Jean Mineo will lead a 45-minute walking tour along Main Street to discuss the poetry installation “Thoughts Are Free” and several historic properties in the District. A brief tour of …
Friday, August 31, 2012
Here's a look at things to do in the the area over Labor Day weekend.
Here are some fun things to check out in and around Medfield this weekend: 1. Chicago and Steely Dan Tributes at Showcase Live at Patriot Place, Foxborough; Friday, Aug. 31, 6 p.m. The Chicago Experience and The Show Biz Kids: A Steely Dan Tribute, at Showcase Live in Patriot Place from 6 p.m. to midnight Friday evening. Tickets are $17.50 2. Irish Cultural Centre: Live Music with Bill Black at the Irish Cultural Centre of New England in Canton, Friday, Aug. 31 at 8 p.m. Black will be joined by a different musician every week. Free. 3. Zullo Gallery Summer Exhibit Ends. Zullo Gallery, 256A Main Street, Medfield; Saturday and Sunday, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Exhibit features works by local artists Sean Flood, Stephen Boczanowski, Felipe …
Saturday, August 25, 2012
Here's a look at what's going on around the area this weekend.
1. Vine Lake Cemetery Gravestone Restoration Where/When: Vine Lake Cemetery, Saturday, August 25, 8:30 a.m. Why Go: Come be part of Medfield’s history Pricing: Priceless 2. End of the Summer Party at Library Where/When: Teen Lounge, Medfield Public Library, Saturday, Aug. 25 Why Go: To celebrate the end of the summer Pricing: Free 3. Belkin Lookout Farm Hosts 2nd Annual Family Food Fest presented by NECN & TV Diner Where/When: 89 Pleasant St, Natick; Sunday, Aug. 26: 11 a.m. Why Go: This August Belkin Family Lookout Farm is hosting the 2nd Annual Family Food Fest with NECN’s TV Diner. Join New England’s #1 food and dining program for an unforgettable day. Some of Greater Boston’s best chefs and restaurants will gather together for a…
Saturday, August 18, 2012
Here's a look at what's going on around the area this weekend.
1. Lego Building Fun Where/When: Medfield Public Library activity room, Saturday, Aug. 18, 11 a.m. to noon Why Go: Fun with Legos! Pricing: Free 2. Mother/Daughter Book Club Where/When: Medfield Public Library activity room, Saturday, Aug. 18, 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Why Go: Different generations share the same book but perhaps a different reading experience Pricing: Free 3. Mass Cruisers Auto Club 2012 AutoFest, 21st Annual Car Show Where/When: Cracker Barrel Fairgrounds, Wrentham, Saturday, Aug. 18, 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Why Go: Two local bands, Fat Cat Blue and The Throwdown Band will provide continuous entertainment with FM 101 Cruisn' Bruce Palmer providing the D.J. duties during breaks. Sponsored by the Central AutoGroup, …
Friday, August 3, 2012
This is the first in a three part series on the historic houses of East Main Street.
This week will cover the section of East Main Street from Pound Street to Robert Sproul Road. East Main Street, from the area of the Peak House and the 1750 Eliakim Morse house down to the Baptist Church, is truly the “Gateway” into Medfield. It is the initial impression one gets when coming into Medfield along Route 109. It contains homes dating back to the Colonial Period and magnificent landmarks out of the 18th and 19th centuries. That historic stretch is one of the factors that makes Medfield, Medfield. It is a factor when people decide to move here, it is a part of the historic heritage that gives Medfield its historical uniqueness, and it is a factor that helps to preserve and maintain the property values we have in Medfield, no …
Saturday, June 30, 2012
Here's a look at what's going on in the area this weekend including the Tall Ships, Moster Mini Golf, and the Peak House.
1. Boston Tall Ships Where/When: Boston Harbor; 9 a.m. until ? Why Go: Experience the Tall Ships as part of the bicentennial celebration of the War of 1812. Boston Harbor will be filled with square-rigged vessels, canvas and oak through next week. Pricing: By activity 2. Monster Mini Golf and Book Signing Extravaganza Where/When: Monster Mini Golf, 1560 Boston Providence Tpke, Norwood; Saturday, June 30, 5-7 p.m. Why Go: Local author Anna Staniszewski will be signing copies of her children's novel, My Very Unfairy Tale Life, at Monster Mini-Golf in Norwood. What does a book have to do with mini-golf? The main character is not only a magical adventurer, she's also a mini-golf enthusiast! Pricing: Book reading and craft fun are free. Glow…
Chad
5:15 pm on Sunday, December 30, 2012
/OR/ combine that idea with the 40B...keep the grounds & extiorier as is (but rehabed - ie siding, gutter, insulation, re-slate the roof, etc) and redo the interior w/the needed residences.) more ›