Office Hours this Friday 9-10AM

Posted on February 1, 2019 | Comments Off on Office Hours this Friday 9-10AM

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Selectman Office Hours this Friday 9-10AM

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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MEA’s CLIMATE WEEK 2026

Posted on May 2, 2026 | Leave a comment

From MEA –

View this email in your browser See the details for these and all upcoming events below.
 We hope to see you there! Be sure to check the MEA website for any last minute updates.  

Note: this daily email is being sent during Climate Week only.

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Path for Hope — Medfield Rail Trail Nature Walk

Date: May 03, 2026 11:30 am In Person Venue: Rail Trail entrance, Ice House Rd, Medfield Organized by: MCSP Join the Medfield Coalition for Suicide Prevention (MCSP) as we come together to walk.  Walk to honor those we’ve lost to suicide.  Walk to celebrate the strength and resilience of their loved ones.  Walk to foster community, connection and hope. Sponsored by MCSP, a community-led coalition administered by Medfield Outreach, the Town of Medfield’s social… Read More  

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Share your EV at the Car Show
Date: May 03, 2026 01:00 pm In Person Venue: The Center at Medfield, 1 Ice House Road, Medfield Organized by: Medfield Energy Committee Sunday, May 3rd from 1:00-3:00pm at the Center at Medfield (1 Ice House Road) We are looking for EV Owners to bring their cars to the show to display and talk to EV curious people. Contact us at: meccarshow-emails@yahoo.com Organized by the Medfield Energy Committee Read More

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Electric Vehicle Show!
Date: May 03, 2026 01:00 pm In Person Venue: The Center at Medfield, 1 Ice House Road, Medfield Organized by: Medfield Energy Committee Come check out a variety of all-electric and hybrid cars and talk to owners. We have an assortment of vehicles including battery-only and hybrid models. Learn what it is like to own an EV from real people in a no sale pressure environment. We also have the EV manufacturer Lucid bringing some of their new… Read More  

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Eversource Efficiency Experience
Date: May 03, 2026 01:00 pm In Person Venue: The Center at Medfield, 1 Ice House Road, Medfield Organized by: Medfield Energy Committee Come explore the Eversource Efficiency Experience.  It is an engaging mobile exhibit featuring guided, hands-on learning with energy-efficient technologies that will teach visitors about their benefits and savings potential. Visitors can learn about: • Insulation • Smart Thermostats • Electrical Panels • Heat Pumps • Heat Pump Water Heaters • Solar Panels • Battery Storage… Read More  

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Eco-Friendly Lawn Care Equipment Demonstration Date: May 03, 2026 04:00 pm In Person Venue: 14 Stagecoach Road, 14 Stagecoach Road, Medfield Homeowner will show and demonstrate a Battery-Operated Lawn Mower, a Battery-Operated String Trimmer (Weed Whacker), a Plug-in Electric Chipper/Shredder and a Plug-in Electric Vacuum/Shredder. You will have an opportunity to try them out for yourself on his lawn.     Read More

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Demo/Display of Temperature Blanket (knit and crochet) Date: May 04, 2026 01:00 pm In Person Venue: Medfield Public Library, Medfield The Temperature Blanket originated with the Tempestry Project to represent global warming – a way to visualize temperature change in fiber Art. This is a knitted or crocheted blanket that uses different colors of yarn to record each day’s temperature over the course of a year. It is a visual representation of climate change. Come… Read More  

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Annual Town Meeting Date: May 04, 2026 07:00 pm In Person Venue: Medfield High School Organized by: Town of Medfield All Medfield residents are encouraged to attend. Read More

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Killing You Slowly Video Podcast Date: May 05, 2026 03:30 pm In Person Venue: Medfield Public Library, Medfield Organized by: Medfield Anti-Idling Alliance MAIA Come watch the new video podcast from Medfield TV, featuring an all-Medfield cast, about the unexpected health consequences of idling cars. A real eye-opener! Read More  
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The Week – Making Sense of The Climate Crisis 3-Session Program Date: May 05, 2026 06:00 pm In Person Venue: Medfield Public Library, Medfield Organized by: Medfield Public Library Session #1 The Week is a unique, informative, and potentially profound group experience to discuss our warming planet, and what we can actually do about it. Too often the issue of climate change feels abstract and overwhelming. The Week is a way to engage this issue in a supportive way that acknowledges our many different… Read More

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Walk or Bike to School Day at Dale Street Date: May 06, 2026 07:15 am In Person Students in grades 4-5 are invited to Bike or Walk to School on Wed, May 6th.  Dale Street students have the option to meet at Hinkley Pond at 7:15 am to join a “bike train” that will ride/walk together to the school.  There will also be a raffle for students to win tokens for the… Read More

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Swap Open Wednesday Date: May 06, 2026 09:00 am In Person Venue: Medfield Transfer Station, 135 North Meadows Road, Medfield Organized by: TSARC (Transfer Station & Recyling Committee) Come see what’s happening this season to save our planet! The purpose of the Swap Area is to divert items from going into the waste stream. The SWAP AREA is a convenient drop-off spot for unwanted items or a unique “shopping experience” at a bargain price, it is FREE!  Items are NOT disposed of at… Read More  

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Forest Bathing at Bellforge Date: May 06, 2026 10:00 am In Person Venue: Bellforge Arts Center, 45 Hospital Road, Medfield Organized by: Bellforge Arts Center Join Bellforge for a guided forest bathing experience led by certified guide Tam Willey. This 2.5-hour outdoor session invites participants to slow down, engage the senses, and spend intentional time in nature through gentle, optional prompts.This program is offered with open pricing, with a $20 minimum. Participants are encouraged to contribute at a level that… Read More  

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Utility Bill Check-up Date: May 06, 2026 03:45 pm In Person Venue: Medfield Public Library, Medfield Organized by: Sustainable Medfield Attend this drop-in event to See if you are eligible for any discounts Understand your gas and electric bills Explore payment plans Check your electric supplier Prevent utility shutoffs Stop by and have a private conversation about your utility bills.   Bring your bills with you or have access to them online.   Sierra Moll from… Read More  

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Leaf Blowers – What’s All the Noise About? Date: May 06, 2026 04:30 pm In Person Venue: Medfield Public Safety Building, 112 North St, Medfield Organized by: MEA Leaf Blower Group Sustainable Yard Care Group of Medfield Environment Action is presenting this forum. Watch a 30 minute video of a panelist discussion on the harmful human and environmental effects of gas powered leaf blowers. Hear about healthier alternatives from two local landscapers and a Medfield homeowner. Followed by additional discussion and thoughtful conversation. Read More  

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Spring Cooking Class Date: May 07, 2026 12:00 pm In Person Venue: residence, Medfield Organized by: Peg Doyle Join others in making a delicious light salad and share with other attendees.  Learn all about the benefits of CSAs (Community Supported Agriculture) and eating local for the earth and for humans.  Handouts will be provided. Peg is an holistic health coach with expertise in nutrition and a healthy lifestyle.   Please rsvp to Peg Doyle,… Read More  

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No Waste Sewing Workshop for Adults Date: May 07, 2026 06:00 pm In Person Venue: Medfield Public Library, Medfield Organized by: Medfield Public Library Learn to make a virtually waste-free “Bog” Shirt from a single square of fabric. This will give you the skills to make more waste-free patterns, with fabrics of your choice, on your own! All supplies provided. No worries if you’ve never used a sewing machine before – we’ll teach you! Space is limited. Please register Read More  

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Evening Beaver Pond Hike Date: May 07, 2026 06:00 pm In Person Venue: Rocky Woods, 38 Hartford Street, Medfield Organized by: Medfield Environment Action The hike will start at 6:15 pm sharp so arrive earlier to park and gather. Meet at Rocky Woods entrance. Meet Blanche and join fellow hikers for a special 3.3 mile hike through Rocky Woods and Hawthorne Village Conservation area. Will last approximately 2 hours (returning before last light at 8:18 PM). Will include an… Read More

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Drinks and Green Conversation  Date: May 07, 2026 07:00 pm In Person Venue: Noon Hill Grill, 530 Main Street, Medfield Organized by: Medfield Environment Action Drinks and Green Conversation  7:00 – 9:00 pm Noon Hill Grill Casual meet up with other like minded folks for some Climate Friendly conversation. Sit down with others to discuss your questions, concerns, ideas, and ways of coping. Read More  


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Swap Open Fridays Date: May 08, 2026 09:00 am In Person Venue: Medfield Transfer Station, 135 North Meadows Road, Medfield Organized by: TSARC (Transfer Station & Recyling Committee) Come see what’s happening this season to save our planet! The purpose of the Swap Area is to divert items from going into the waste stream. The SWAP AREA is a convenient drop-off spot for unwanted items or a unique “shopping experience” at a bargain price, it is FREE!  Items are NOT disposed of at… Read More  

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No Spray Biologic Mosquito Control – Learn how it works!  Date: May 08, 2026 03:30 pm In Person Venue: 24 Marlyn Rd., Medfield Organized by: Medfield Environment Action With warmer weather starting sooner and more precipitation predicted, we all worry about mosquitoes and the diseases they can carry.  Frequently, monthly yard sprays are ineffective or use, even in their ‘natural’ mixes’, pesticides that are potential carcinogens and that persist for weeks on your lawn, flowers and bushes, harming people, pets and wildlife. Hilli… Read More

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Swap Open Saturdays Date: May 09, 2026 09:00 am In Person Venue: Medfield Transfer Station, 135 North Meadows Road, Medfield Organized by: TSARC (Transfer Station & Recyling Committee) The SWAP AREA is a convenient drop-off spot for unwanted items or a unique “shopping experience” at a bargain price, it is FREE!  Items are NOT disposed of at the end of the day (as was done in the past), items generally remain at the SWAP for a few weeks to give them a chance… Read More  

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Meet Mows-Art…our robotic electric lawn mower Date: May 09, 2026 09:00 am In Person Venue: Sullivan Home, 36 Whichita Road, Medfield Talk with the Sullivans and the team from Varsity Landscaping that provides our home with electric lawn care. Check out how efficient and quiet Mows-Art is!  It is music to our ears!!! Read More  

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Peak House Date: May 09, 2026 10:00 am In Person Venue: Peak House, 347 Main St, Medfield Organized by: Peak House Heritage Center The Peak House will be open for visitors on May 9th. Free tickets (signup /registration is required) for adults, children and students are available at the following link; https://peakhouseheritagecenter.thundertix.com/ A “follow your nose” special exhibit experience will be available to visitors that Saturday. Drought was a common occurrence during the 1700s when the Clark family lived… Read More

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Repair Cafe Date: May 09, 2026 02:00 pm In Person Venue: Church of the Advent, 28 Pleasant St., Medfield Come to the repair cafe and give your broken items new life! Volunteers with repair skills donate their time and tools to help community members fix common items including clothing, jewelry, lamps, locks (rekeying), bikes, furniture and small appliances. The fix is free but not guaranteed. Residents bring any required parts and sign a waiver…. Read More  

We’re so grateful to all of our event captains, businesses and organizations.  Please reach out if you have any questions.

Helen, Jeanette, Kirsten, Emily and Julia
The Climate Week Committee  
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MEA – TODAY’s Events – & the Calendar for Week

Posted on May 2, 2026 | Leave a comment

From MEA –

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Get details and see the full Climate Week Schedule

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My May Office Hours Postponed to 2nd Friday, 5/8

Posted on April 30, 2026 | Leave a comment

Select Board Office Hours this Month on 5/8


FOSI yard sale preparations at The Center on 5/1/26 are bumping my regular monthly office hours (usually on the first Friday of every month) to May 8 from 9:00 to 10:00 AM. 

I will get back at FOSI for bumping me by buying all the good stuff at their sale!

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EV Car Show, 5/3, 1-3PM at The Center

Posted on April 29, 2026 | Leave a comment

From Chris Gordon of the Medfield Energy Committee –

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Joint Commitment by SB, SC & WC ahead of Monday Town Meeting

Posted on April 29, 2026 | Leave a comment

Attend the Annual Town Meeting (ATM) Monday, May 4 at 7PM at the Medfield High School.

Coordinated Commitments for the Proposed Operating Budget Override
Joint Release by the Select Board, School Committee, and Warrant Committee

TOWN OF MEDFIELD Coordinated Commitments for the Proposed Operating Budget Override Joint Release by the Select Board, School Committee, and Warrant Committee 1 Executive Summary This statement outlines the shared fiscal commitments of Medfield’s Select Board, School Committee, and Warrant Committee in support of a proposed operating budget override and stabilization fund. The override is designed to sustain essential Town and School services for two years through FY2028 under current projections and assumptions, while maintaining disciplined budget growth, protecting reserves, and mitigating taxpayer impact. These commitments establish clear guardrails to ensure responsible stewardship of public funds and transparent reporting to residents.. Shared Fiscal Commitments to Sustain Town and School Operations Through FY2028 Medfield faces a structural fiscal challenge: the Town’s primary revenue source is limited to 2.5% annual growth under Proposition 2½, while major cost drivers—such as contractual obligations, mandated services, health insurance, and inflation—typically grow at a higher rate. As a result, the override is necessary to protect current essential services, not expand them. The Select Board, School Committee, and Warrant Committee jointly affirm the need for an operating budget override and commit to the following high-level principles to ensure disciplined, transparent financial management.. 1. Duration of the Override The override is designed to sustain Town and School operations for two years through FY2028, based on current revenue projections, cost trends, and long-range financial modeling. This two-year horizon reflects conservative assumptions and incorporates known cost drivers. If conditions change materially, we will update the community promptly and transparently. 2. Annual Budget Growth Commitments To ensure the override lasts two years through FY2028, the Town and Schools commit to the following FY 2027 operating budget growth parameters: • Medfield Public Schools: Annual operating budget growth for FY 2027 not to exceed 3.64%. • Municipal (Town) Operations: Annual operating budget growth for FY 2027 not to exceed 3.33%. TOWN OF MEDFIELD Coordinated Commitments for the Proposed Operating Budget Override Joint Release by the Select Board, School Committee, and Warrant Committee 2 For FY2028, the Town and Schools acknowledge that the override structure includes a planned stabilization fund deposit based on the best available forecast today. Actual FY2028 budget development will occur next year based on updated revenues, federal and state aid, contractual obligations, and cost conditions. The Town and Schools remain committed to disciplined, sustainable, and balanced budgeting that preserves the long-standing proportionality between School and Town budgets as we support the two‑year override framework. 3. Fiscal Discipline and Efficiency Measures The Town and Schools will continue to pursue cost control and operational efficiency, including:  Continue reviewing programs, staffing, and service delivery models as part of regular budget planning  Reviewing health insurance plan design in collaboration with employee groups.  Explore shared services and collaborative procurement where appropriate.  Maintaining disciplined hiring practices.  Use benchmarking to inform decision-making, not as a prescriptive requirement.  Avoiding the use of one-time funds for recurring expenses. 4. Revenue Development and Grant Strategy To reduce long term reliance on overrides, the Town will:  Support responsible economic development, including the Trinity redevelopment at the Medfield State Hospital, as a long-term strategy to strengthen the tax base.  Periodically review fees and explore non-tax revenue opportunities.  Pursue aligned state and federal grants.  Regularly review fees and charges. While the Trinity project represents a significant future opportunity, its timing and revenue impact remain dependent on the pace of development. 5. Reserve and Long-Term Liability Management The Town commits to maintaining reserves at 8% of the operating budget (net of debt service) to protect financial stability, maintain the Town’s strong credit rating, and provide a buffer for emergencies. These reserves are not intended to fund recurring operating deficits.TOWN OF MEDFIELD Coordinated Commitments for the Proposed Operating Budget Override Joint Release by the Select Board, School Committee, and Warrant Committee 3 6. Commitment to Taxpayer Impact Mitigation The Town reaffirms its commitment to managing taxpayer impact through the Tax Impact Mitigation Stabilization Fund, with a goal of accumulating $5.0 million to reduce the initial tax impact of the Dale Street School replacement during the early years of borrowing. 7. Transparency and Public Reporting The Town and Schools will provide periodic updates through existing public budget processes.:  Progress toward these commitments.  Actual budget growth versus caps.  Reserve levels.  Efficiency initiatives.  Updated financial projections.  Use of the Tax Impact Mitigation Stabilization Fund. Unified Statement The Select Board, School Committee, and Warrant Committee present these principles as a unified framework to maintain Medfield’s financial stability, protect essential services, and ensure transparent, responsible stewardship of public resources. All three boards support the FY2027 override budget and the two‑year override structure, including the planned FY2028 stabilization fund deposit. Each board recognizes that FY2028 budget development will occur next year using updated information, while maintaining the shared goal of sustaining operations through FY2028 under the override framework.

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Delineator Flexposts – test installed downtown

Posted on April 24, 2026 | 1 comment

[ PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 24, 2026

April 24, 2026

Downtown Pedestrian Improvement Grant

The Town of Medfield recently installed delineator flexposts and painted curb extensions as traffic-calming measures designed to improve pedestrian safety in the downtown. Initial public response to this installation has raised a number of critical concerns about its impact on traffic flow through the center of town.  This press release is intended to provide background information to answer some of the questions that have been asked, as the town works to address public concerns and adjust installations where appropriate to achieve the intended safety improvements while minimizing avoidable disruptions to traffic flow in the downtown. 

The Town of Medfield received a $146,000 Pedestrian Improvement Grant from MassDOT as part of their Shared Safe Streets and Spaces Program. Pedestrian safety, particularly crosswalk safety, was identified as a concern in both the Townwide Master Plan and the Rapid Recovery Plan. 

The project was designed by traffic engineers and included two construction phases. The first phase of the project took place in the fall, with the installation of new crosswalks on Main Street and North Street, and the realignment of the crosswalk at North/Janes Avenue. New crosswalk beacons were also installed on Main Street and North Street, as well as new ADA ramps in the downtown. 


The second phase of the project was the installation of delineator flexposts and painted curb extensions to serve as traffic-calming measures, slowing vehicles and turning speeds while increasing visibility for crossing pedestrians. 

The following are some of the questions that have been raised:

Who approved the Project?
The Select Board accepted the grant from MassDOT, and a review and presentation were made at the Select Board meeting on September 17, 2024. 

Why did the Town apply for a Pedestrian Improvement Grant?

The 2021 Master Plan cites residents' concerns about pedestrian safety in the downtown area.  The Downtown Rapid Recovery Plan cited concerns about the safety of pedestrians in downtown crosswalks and vehicles turning off Main Street. 

Are the delineators permanent? 

The flexposts are a traffic-calming pilot project and can be moved during this test period. Any of these locations deemed successful can be made permanent, and any that are not can be removed.  The flexpost delineators are not permanent installations.

The new crosswalks, ADA ramps, and the flashing beacons on Main Street and North Street are permanent installations. 


Were the Handicapped Accessible Spots blocked?

Yes, this was done in error, and those flexposts were removed. A broader discussion is underway regarding our downtown handicapped spaces, as some are not in compliance and need to be upgraded and/or moved to be fully compliant. 

How will this impact snowplowing? 

The flexposts will be removed for the winter months to allow for snowplow operations. 

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1676 King Philip’s War marker dedication at 6 PM Friday

Posted on April 24, 2026 | Leave a comment

The new King Philip’s War historic marker dedication occurs this afternoon at 6:00 PM, followed by the opening reception for Medfield History Week at the Dwight-Derby House –

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My May Office Hours Postponed to 2nd Friday, 5/8

Posted on April 23, 2026 | Leave a comment

Select Board Office Hours this Month on 5/8


FOSI yard sale preparations at The Center on 5/1/26 are bumping my regular monthly office hours (usually on the first Friday of every month) to May 8 from 9:00 to 10:00 AM. 

I will get back at FOSI for bumping me by buying all the good stuff at their sale!

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Posted on April 23, 2026 | Leave a comment

From Town Administrator, Kristine Trierweiler on 4/22 –

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MFi’s “CAMP FUND” Sends Our Medfield Kids to Camp

Posted on April 14, 2026 | Comments Off on MFi’s “CAMP FUND” Sends Our Medfield Kids to Camp

Medfield Foundation Camp Fund Creates Summer Opportunities for Local Families

For eight years, the Medfield Foundation’s Camp Fund has been quietly transforming summers for families in town, ensuring that financial barriers don’t prevent children from experiencing the joy and growth that comes with summer camp.

Since 2021, the Camp Fund has supported 70 campers providing over 131 weeks of summer camp fun.  “The Medfield Foundation’s Camp Fund supports families who want to give their children meaningful summer experiences but face financial constraints,” said Abby Marble, President of the Medfield Foundation. “We believe every Medfield child deserves the opportunity to make memories, build friendships, and discover new interests during the summer months.”

The Camp Fund exists through the generosity of Medfield community members, the Home Committee, and local businesses who recognize the importance of ensuring children can participate in summer activities. The Medfield Foundation works collaboratively with Medfield Outreach which determines eligibility for the campership program on a confidential basis, and also with Medfield Parks and Recreation which offers campers a discount.

The Medfield Foundation continues to accept donations to the Camp Fund throughout the year. For more information or to make a donation, visit https://www.medfieldfoundation.org/campfund or contact Abby Marble at info@medfieldfoundation.org.

Families interested in learning more about camp opportunities can visit https://medfieldma.myrec.com/info/default.aspx

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