Posted onMay 6, 2025|Comments Off on Eagle Scout Noah Hutchinson
From Hilli Passas –
Troop 10 celebrates their newest Eagle Scout, Noah Hutchinson
On Saturday, May 3rd, 2025, Troop 10 honored their newest Eagle Scout, Noah Hutchinson, at an Eagle Court of honor at the UCC, Medfield. Noah’s scouting career started in Pack 8888 in Suzhou, China, then on to Pack 22 in Natick followed by Pack 113 Medfield. In Troop 10 Medfield, he found a place to grow, thrive, make life long friends and learn vital life skills such as Wilderness First Aid for his highlight trip canoeing 50 miles in the wilderness at Maine High Adventure. For Noah’s Eagle project he planned the Native Pollinator Garden at the Medfield Rail Trail on the corner of Harding and West Mill streets, procured a variety of native plants, planted and cared for the garden. The pollinator garden not only serves local wildlife, but adds to the delight of visitors and, as a demonstration garden, provides education on native plants.
Noah is an accomplished Senior at Medfield HS; singing in Soundwaves HS A Cappella choir; playing rugby for Wrentham Barbarians; is a black belt in karate and serving as a student teacher at Villari’s in Natick. He is a lifeguard at Kingsbury Club. This summer, he will train as an EMT. In the fall he is heading to Quinnipiac University to study Biomedical Science and play club rugby.
Medfield is lucky and grateful to have many active Scouts who carry out service projects and help make our town a great place to live.
Posted onApril 15, 2025|Comments Off on Frank Gervasio selected as Holliston Town Administrator
Per Town Administrator, Kristine Trierweiler, the Holliston Select Board voted to select our Assistant Town Administrator, Frank Gervasio, as its new Town Administrator last night.
Delighted for Frank! Sad for Medfield.
Frank and his family live in Holliston, so perfect for them.
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Posted onFebruary 28, 2025|Comments Off on Callum Borchers on WGBH’s Boston Public Radio today
So interested to hear, as I ate my lunch today listening to WGBH’s Boston Public Radio show with Jim & Margery, one of the two guests called “Callum,” as I only know one Callum, Callum Borchers from Medfield, who formerly worked and reported for the Washington Post and now works and reports for the Wall Street Journal. Last I heard, Callum still lived in Medfield.
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Posted onJanuary 18, 2025|Comments Off on New Life’s New Executive Director
From Susan Maritan –
New Life Furniture Bank of Massachusetts Welcomes New Executive Director
January 10, 2025 – WALPOLE, MA – New Life Furniture Bank of MA is excited to announce the appointment of Andrew “Andy” Crossley as its new Executive Director, effective January 6, 2025. Crossley, selected after an extensive search, brings a wealth of experience in nonprofit management and passion for the mission of New Life Furniture Bank. His deep understanding of the organization’s goal of serving more families, combined with his visionary outlook for the future, impressed both the New Life Board of Directors and staff.
Crossley joins New Life after serving as Chief Development Officer and Deputy Director of Boston Scores, a non-profit organization that serves over 1,500 children and families annually in the Boston Public Schools. During his tenure, Crossley led a multi-year capital campaign that culminated in the opening of the Scores Field soccer park and education center in East Boston in July 2024. He also served as the founding Executive Director of the Positive Coaching Alliance’s New England chapter and has a background in professional sports, including roles with the Atlanta Summer Olympics Organizing Committee and as General Manager of both the Boston Breakers women’s professional soccer team and the Brockton Rox minor league baseball team. “I am honored to have the opportunity to lead this wonderful organization,” Crossley shared. “At New Life, we believe that everyone deserves a comfortable place to sleep and to share meals with loved ones. We are also committed to sustainable upcycling practices, keeping gently used furniture out of landfills, and making a positive impact on the community. I’m excited to meet our agency partners and supporters and begin working alongside New Life’s extraordinary volunteers.”
New Life Furniture Bank would also like to extend its heartfelt thanks to Rich Purnell, who stepped down from his role as Executive Director in December 2024 to embark on an immersive experience with his family in South America. The organization wishes him the very best as he begins his next exciting chapter, with gratitude for his significant contributions to New Life’s operations and outreach.
New Life Furniture Bank of Massachusetts is a non-profit organization that provides gently used furniture to individuals and families transitioning out of homelessness. By partnering with local social service agencies, New Life helps create stable, comfortable home environments, fostering dignity and security. The organization also practices sustainability by upcycling furniture, keeping it out of landfills and promoting environmental responsibility. Recently awarded a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator for financial transparency and effective governance, New Life has built a strong reputation across eastern Massachusetts as a reliable and compassionate resource, helping thousands of families rebuild their lives and create dignified homes.
Posted onDecember 23, 2024|Comments Off on Legacy of Passion: The Peter Kenny Story
From Katie Duval at Medfield TV –
Legacy of Passion: The Peter Kenny Story
Peter Kenny’s story is one full of love, ambition, and passion for the Medfield Community. As Medfield TV’s Sports Director from 2007-2010, Peter’s dedication to his community never wavered, even while battling cancer.
His legacy lives on through the Peter Kenny Memorial Scholarship, given annually to Medfield High School Seniors who explore their passions through volunteering at Medfield TV.
Watch Legacy of Passion: The Peter Kenny Story on YouTube to hear his story through the voices of his family, friends, and past scholarship winners.
You can support the legacy of Peter Kenny by contributing to the Peter Kenny Memorial Scholarship fund. Visit www.medfield.tv/donate and dedicate your donation in memory of Peter Kenny and help inspire future generations to pursue their passions.
During my Select Board office hours yesterday at The Center, Bob Kennefic, aka Bubblegum Bob, pulled out his copy of David Biedrzycki’s Me and My Dragon, to show me the picture of him the author had put in the book. I already felt I liked David Biedrzycki, but now I know I like him even more.
Nice likeness Bob and David! And a well deserved tribute to a local legend, Bob.
Bob said it was OK if I put this story on my blog.
Sergeant Francis M. Thisse (Image Courtesy of the Medfield Police Department)
Medfield Police Department
“Getting to Know members of the MPD” will attempt to put unity in Comm“unity” by highlighting the members of the MPD by featuring short bios.
The MPD hope these bios will give Medfield residents the opportunity to get to know them better, and strengthen the relationship between the police department and our citizens.
Sergeant Francis M. Thisse
Sergeant Francis M. Thisse was born in Newton Massachusetts and raised in Millis Massachusetts where he attended High School. Francis lived in a very family oriented home as the second born of four boys. Francis’s large family came from the Adirondacks in New York and all are avid motor sports enthusiast as well as international conservationists. Throughout High School and to this day, he enjoys living an extremely active lifestyle, playing sports of all types and spending time with his friends and family.
Francis began to work labor jobs at 14 years old to save money for college where he attended Plymouth State University to ultimately achieve a Bachelors of Science degree in Exercise Sciences. After working in the health and fitness industry for some time, Francis followed in his grandfather’s footsteps and enlisted in the United States Marine Corps where he served as an Infantry Riflemen and indoctrinated successfully into a Scout Sniper platoon. Upon return from a pacific tour and deactivation into the reserves, Francis gravitated toward a structured and uniformed profession much like the military. As a result, Medfield Police welcomed him into the patrol division after attending his first academy in 2020.
Francis was promoted to the rank of Sergeant in March of 2024 and is happily serving our community in a leadership role. Sgt. Thisse takes advantage of any training opportunity presented to him so he can best provide to the community he serves for.
“Getting to Know members of the MPD” will attempt to put unity in Comm“unity” by highlighting the members of the MPD by featuring short bios.
The MPD hope these bios will give Medfield residents the opportunity to get to know them better, and strengthen the relationship between the police department and our citizens.
Officer Garrett Ledbetter
Officer Ledbetter was born and raised in Wilmington, North Carolina where he attended Cape Fear Academy. He joined Cub Scouts in 1998 and earned the rank of Eagle Scout in 2010.
Officer Ledbetter is the youngest of three boys. He followed in his older brother’s footsteps and played soccer and lacrosse throughout grade school. Following high school, he attended High Point University, where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice.
In 2014 he joined the New Hanover County Sheriff ‘s Office where he worked in the jail. As a member of the Civil Disturbance Unit, he was in charge of logistics and issuing gear in a time of need. Officer Ledbetter was accepted into the Special Response Team, SRT, which handled cell extractions, violent inmates, and multiple dangerous situations that might arise. In 2016, Garrett transferred to the Norfolk County Sheriff Office. He joined the SRT team shortly after.
Officer Ledbetter was hired by the Medfield Police Department in 2020, and attended the 11th Randolph Recruit Police Academy (ROC).
He enjoys connecting with his community, and engaging with the amazing citizens to which he serves. He loves spending time with his family and their dog Maizie! You can spot Officer Ledbetter around town with his golden retriever Maizie.
Posted onMay 17, 2024|Comments Off on Sgt. Dan Burgess, MPD
Chief Guerette yesterday announced that the Medfield Police Department will be using the Medfield Patch to feature its personnel for residents, and that she wanted to start with the department’s senior sergeant, Sergeant Dan Burgess –
Sergeant Dan Burgess
Sergeant Dan Burgess has been a Police Officer for 31 years. He began his career with the Rockland, Massachusetts Police Department in 1993 where he worked as a Permanent Intermittent Police Officer. He transferred to the Medfield Police Department in July of 1995. While working in Medfield, Dan has held the positions of Patrolman, Detective, Patrol Sergeant and for the past 11 years he has been the “Administrative Sergeant” of the department. You may recognize Sergeant Burgess from interactions with him as the firearms licensing Officer or from a community event, as he assists the Chief in coordinating many of the town events such as road races, holiday events, parades etc.
Sergeant Burgess has enjoyed working with the fine residents of Medfield. He strives to provide a safe and secure community for the residents of Medfield. Sgt. Burgess values a high standard of quality of life stating, “Medfield is a beautiful, quintessential New England town and I’m proud to work here every day”. Sgt. Burgess looks forward to continuing his role as the senior officer, mentor and leader within the department.
On an “off” day, Dan can be found on a hot sunny beach, walking a golf course or landscaping his yard.
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