Text and photos from Becca Kornet, Chair of the Democratic Town Committee –
NB – 5% of voters turned out –
Way to go Medfield! Great to see so many folks standing up for Democracy!
Special thanks to Susan Bernstein for all her organizing work, Jess Reilly for taking on the role of safety lead, and Sue Savoy for acting as co-safety lead for the protest!
For our next protest, can we please order up some warmer weather?! 🥶🥶🥶


Congress Jake Auchincloss addressing the crowd at Baxter Park





























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PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 4, 2026
MEDFIELD STATE HOSPITAL CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE DUE TO CONSTRUCTION
[Medfi eld], [March 4, 2026] - On March 3, 2026, at a duly called and posted Select Board Meeting, the Select Board unanimously voted to close the Medfi eld State Hospital grounds to the public eff ective Thursday, March 5th at 7am until further notice.
Phase I construction is underway at the Medfi eld State Hospital campus as part of planned utility and intersection improvements. Installation of new underground sewer, drainage, and electrical infrastructure in these areas is expected to continue through April 2026. Access restrictions are being put in place to protect residents, visitors, and dogs from potential injury related to ongoing construction activities.
The Select Board agreed to revisit this determination again at their next meeting scheduled for March 17th.
For media inquiries, please contact:
Brittney Franklin, Medfi eld Assistant Town Administrator/Public Information Coordinator e: bfranklin@medfi eld.net
p: 508-906-3012
459 Main Street, Medfi eld www.town.medfi eld.net
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