My regular monthly selectman office hours are at The Center on the first Friday of every month from 9:00 to 10:00 AM (this Friday).
Residents are welcome to stop by to talk in person about any town matters. Residents can also have coffee and see the Council on Aging in action (a vibrant organization with lots going on).
I can be reached via my cell phone at 508-359-9190 or my blog about Medfield matters, where any schedule changes will be posted.
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From the Hometown Weekly –
https://hometownweekly.net/medfield/angel-run-has-successful-20th-year/
By Isabell Macrina
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Medfield Foundation’s annual Angel Run turned a typical 5k run into a runner’s winter wonderland. The MFI Angel Run was originally in honor of Natasha Domeshek to raise funds for scholarships of the graduating class. Now, the funds from the race go towards the Community Assistance Fund that is dispersed throughout Medfield to benefit the community. So, community members gathered at Medfield High School dressed in running gear, holiday outfits, and some with canine companions to participate in this year’s Angel Run.
The emcee of this year’s run was Greg Schwandick, who announced the course’s winter theme and gave out the usual instructions to wait behind the starting line. He also suggested the ore serious, competitive runners go towards the front of the line, and those with small children or dogs go to the back to avoid accidental trampling.
Sophia O’Toole, a Medfield High School senior, sang the national anthem to start the event. With a chill in the air and anticipation in their bones, the racers huddled behind the starting line and waited. As soon as the airhorn went off, they took off.
The course takes the runners through Medfield, down the streets to the cheering of local cheerleaders, underneath large snowflakes and candy canes. It turned running into a scene from the Nutcracker, and one with an end goal that benefitted the community. The runners came in with surprising speed with the cold weather. First through the finish line was Tommy Ross after only 17 minutes and 14 seconds! Ross runs it even though he’s not from the area, but family down the street had a child in the same grade as Natasha so he runs it for them. Next was Bryce Jenning and Chris Unger, both students who came in just after Ross. Yana Zubarev was first for the women, taking the last corner like it was nothing to her.
Runners crossed the finish line at the other side of the high school and were greeted with water, apples and bananas, and a small runners party in the school. They had set up small carnival games, like bowling, ring toss, and more! From candy canes to pizza, there was food and treats for all to be had. It was a wonderful day for a wonderful cause. Congratulations to all the runners!
December 17, 2025
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From Emily Lowney of the Medfield Energy Committee –
The Medfield Energy Committee will hold a Heat Pump Pizza Party on January 29th at 12:00 p.m. at the Center on Ice House Road, as part of the Council on Aging’s Lunch and Learn series. If you have ever wondered about incorporating heat pumps for heating and/or cooling your home, this is sure to be an informative community event.
Greg Sine, an energy efficiency consultant with Eversource, will discuss how investments in efficiency upgrades can make your home or business more comfortable and less expensive to operate. Greg will also discuss the technology behind heat pumps, what makes them so efficient compared to traditional systems, and how their adoption might impact your energy bill — with special consideration of the new residential heat pump rate.
The Energy Committee will also share information about a new Building Code that residents will be asked to vote on at Town Meeting in 2026. The Specialized Code, if adopted in Medfield, would require new homes to be built to increased energy efficiency standards.
Please pre-register for this event by calling the COA at 508-359-3665 by January 27th.
Posted in Climate, Council on Aging, Energy Committee, Green, Information
From Krissy King, MPH, Substance Use Prevention Coordinator
Medfield, MA — Members of the public are invited to attend a gallery walkthrough of the Medfield Photovoice student art project on January 22 from 3:30–4:30 p.m. at the Medfield High School Library.
Through a variety of expressive media, including photo collages, triptych art, light painting, and digital art, Medfield High School students explored a series of prompts reflecting the positive and negative influences on their health and well-being. Each project is accompanied by student-written captions designed to inspire education, reflection, and community dialogue about the experiences and challenges facing Medfield youth.
Medfield Photovoice is a collaborative effort between the Medfield Cares About Prevention (MCAP) community coalition, the Bellforge Arts Center, and the Medfield High School Art Department. Originally developed in 1992 by Caroline C. Wang and Mary Ann Burris, the Photovoice model is a participatory health promotion strategy that empowers individuals to examine personal and community issues through the lens of photography. This project supports MCAP’s ongoing Action Plan to advance youth health and wellness in Medfield through education, empowerment, and community-driven change.
The reception will also feature spoken reflections from selected Medfield students, accompanied by live music from the Medfield Guitar Club.
For additional information, please contact Krissy King at kking@medfield.net.
Last night Walter McClennen gave a talk about his book of letters to Hannah Smith who lived in Medfield and kept the letters her sisters wrote to her between 1804 to 1825. Interesting insights into the life of an average young woman’s quotidian life at that early time.
Take a look at his website: hannahsmithofmedfield.com
GET THE FULL ARTICLE VIA THE LINK BELOW:
State aid – Unrestricted General Government Aid, or UGGA – to Medfield has declined for decades, and today is at less than half the level of our real estate property tax revenue that it was in 2007. The declining state aid has increasingly moved municipal services from being funded by the state income tax to the local property tax.
Thanks to Steve Callahan, Chair of the Warrant Committee for circulating the link to the Massachusetts Municipal Association piece that Assistant Town Administrator, Brittney Franklin shared with him.
Thanks too to the Massachusetts Municipal Association for focusing on this issue of inadequate and declining state funding.
I hold regular monthly office hours at The Center on the first Friday of every month from 9:00 to 10:00 AM.
Residents are welcome to stop by to talk in person about any town matters.
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MEDFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT photo –
The Warrant Committee’s joint budget workshop with the Select Board and School Committee last night was ended by this tree on the wires along Main Street that turned off the electricity to the Medfield High School library, putting the meeting into darkness – the MHS’s emergency generator failed to come on. The meeting proceeded in the dimness for a short time illuminated only by the light from the computer screens and cell phones, and apparently was still being broadcast on backup power.
The workshop discussion will be re-scheduled and the discussions will continue.
Issue = only an additional 1.2% budget monies are available for spending increases for FY27, so even level funding is not possible. Plus large capital expenses required:
Overrides seem needed, unless residents want fewer services.
Thank you to the Warrant Committee for starting the discussion!
From Patti Allan –
The MMA’s biggest fundraiser of the year is almost here—and we need YOU to help make it magical!
Spaghetti & Snowballs is one week away – Tuesday, December 2nd at the MHS Cafeteria, and we’re so close to another sold-out celebration to kick off the holiday season!
🎟️ TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE:
This event is fun for all ages! Secure your reserved premium table for family and friends, or grab community seating before they’re gone! Get tickets: https://givebutter.com/fH1k6h
🙏 WE NEED YOUR HELP! This beloved Medfield tradition depends on community support. We’re still looking for:
Every contribution—big or small—helps support our music students! Sign up to help: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C044BAFAD22A0FD0-60327351-spaghetti#/
Join us for spaghetti, holiday music by Medfield orchestra, band and chorus students, a bake sale, gift basket raffles, and photos with Olaf! Let’s make this year’s event unforgettable.
See you there!
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