August 19, 2026
Julia Beauregard, Managing Editor
MEDFIELD HOMETOWN WEEKLY
To the Editor:
We are long term devoted readers of the MEDFIELD HOMETOWN WEEKLY newspaper and were shocked and disappointed in the August 13, 2026 headline and full back page article by the Hometown Weekly Staff “Conner outlines plans for DA office”. The article included an interview and four photos of Norfolk Country District Attorney candidate Greg Connor- one of seven candidates vying for the Democratic nomination in the September 1st primary election. The article appeared less than three weeks before a major primary election without an equal opportunity to the other six DA candidates.
In past elections our HTW didn’t print press releases or letters to the editor from candidates or their supporters, forcing candidates to submit paid advertisements in the newspaper. At the very least the HTW owes an explanation to the readers why they interviewed only one candidate and give the other candidates equal press in the August 27 edition of the HTW. Mr. Connor worked very closely with the current DA Michael Morrissey for 18 of his 25 years in the DA office.
Djuna Perkins is “running for District Attorney to restore integrity, accountability, and justice to Norfolk County”, and in our opinion she is the candidate that stands out in this race. We ask Medfield Democrat and Unenrolled (Independent ) voters to please join us in voting Djuna Perkins for Norfolk County DA in the September 1 Democratic Primary. Djuna is the most qualified candidate for the job. She’s a former Assistant Attorney General, Assistant District Attorney and head of the Suffolk County Domestic Violence Unit, and a lawyer with 30+ years of experience standing up for victims of crime.
Djuna has been unafraid to challenge the political status quo to restore justice to Norfolk County. She got into this campaign early because she wanted to stand up for what is right and amplify the voices of those unheard.
Djuna’s commitment to justice is shaped by her lived experience. Her mother died by suicide when Djuna was a baby and she grew up in poverty and on public assistance. She understands what injustice is because she has lived it, and she has dedicated her life’s work to protecting those who need it most.
Djuna speaks truth to power. From calling out the current District Attorney’s failure to charge the murderer of Sandra Birchmore and her refusal to treat those with money, connections and power differently, to her vocal opposition to ICE abuses and attacks on our most vulnerable neighbors from the Trump administration, Djuna will always stand up for what is right.
Djuna is a longtime resident of Dedham. She and her husband, a Milton Public Schools teacher, have three young adult children. Djuna’s endorsers include over one hundred highly respected city and town councilors, select board members, law enforcement professionals and Democratic and community leaders. A full list is here.
The Democratic Primary is September 1. Mail-in ballots are available at the Town clerk’s office. Early In-Person Voting begins Saturday, August 22 and ends on Friday, August 28 at 1pm.
Please join us in voting for Djuna Perkins for DA. Thank you for your time and consideration.
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