Medfield Foundation’s 2025 Appeal

Posted on December 17, 2025 | Comments Off on Medfield Foundation’s 2025 Appeal
Dear Medfield Neighbor, Our Community Needs You — Now More Than Ever. In these uncertain times, your support for the Medfield Foundation can make all the difference. As a 100% volunteer-run, 501(c)(3) nonprofit established in 2001, our mission is simple yet powerful: to build community by supporting local non-profit initiatives, raising funds for those in need, and distributing grants that positively impact Medfield. How Your Support Helps Medfield Community Assistance Fund Through our Angel Run and generous donations like yours, we’ve provided over $375,000 in emergency assistance to Medfield residents – helping neighbors stay in their homes, repair their cars, cover kindergarten tuition, and send children to summer camp. The Legacy Fund Our endowment, the Medfield Foundation Legacy Fund, ensures a vibrant Medfield for generations to come. Since 2016, we have granted more than $136,000 to local nonprofits and town departments – supporting organizations such as the Rail Trail, Sustainable Medfield, Peak House Heritage Center, Zullo Gallery, Medfield Outreach, Medfield TV, Medfield Animal Shelter and Medfield High School Theatre Society among many others. Fiscal Sponsorships We’ve helped over 50 community-driven initiatives grow by offering our nonprofit platform, expertise, and tax-exempt status. Projects we’ve proudly supported include the Hinkley Playground, Medfield Rail Trail, Straw Hat Park, Medfield Cares About Prevention, Medfield High School’s first turf athletic field, the Council on Aging Senior Bus, and our newest initiative, Medfield’s 375th Anniversary Parade and Celebration Fund. Give Where You Live Your contribution — big or small — fuels these efforts and ensures Medfield continues to be a compassionate, connected, and thriving community. Use the enclosed envelope or visit MedfieldFoundation.org to learn more and make your donation today. Your support truly makes a difference. With gratitude, Abby Marble President, Medfield Foundation, Inc. P.O. Box 745, Medfield, MA 02052 | info@medfieldfoundation.org | medfieldfoundation.org P.O. Box 745, Medfield, MA 02052 | info@medfieldfoundation.org | medfieldfoundation.org The Medfield Foundation has provided fiscal sponsorship to 51 Community initiatives including: • Art in Public Places • Council on Aging Senior Bus • Dale Street Playground • Friends of MHS Theatre • Festival Fund • Hinkley Helpers • Friends of the Kingsbury Pond Grist Mill • Friends of Medfield Outreach • Friends of the Medfield Rail Trail • Friends of Recreation • MFi Covid Relief Fund • Medfield Cares about Prevention (MCAP) • Medfield Coalition for Suicide Prevention (MCSP) • Medfield Helping Hands • Medfield Fireworks • MHS Athletic Fund • MHS Track & Bleachers • MHS Turf Field of Dreams • Medfield Skate Park • Medfield 375th Anniversary Parade and Celebration Committee • Natasha Domeshek Library Fund • Peak House Heritage Center • Saw Mill Brook Conservation • Sustainable Medfield • Straw Hat Park • Veterans’ Recognition Fund 25 $ $4.4 million $136,000 100+ 25 $375,000 $10K  $1.2M 50+ 85,000 Years supporting the Medfield community Put millions of dollars of your tax-deductible contributions into action in the community Total funds invested in the community since 2001. These funds have directly impacted and enriched the lives of Medfield residents Legacy Fund grants awarded to local nonprofits and town departments generating future hope and promise for Medfield Volunteer Angels required to staff the annual Angel Run Years empowering passionate volunteers to create change for Medfield Emergency assistance funds allocated to Medfield residents With an initial $10,000 grant, the Medfield Foundation enabled a local organization to secure over $1.2 million in funding — a 12,400% return for our community Community projects have been empowered by Medfield Foundation’s nonprofit platform Kilometers completed at the Angel Run by joyful runners, walkers and strollers IMPACT OF VOLUNTEERS IMPACT ON THE COMMUNITY FINANCIAL IMPACT

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“Medfield Photovoice” student art project 3:30–4:30 pm, 1/22, MHS Library

Posted on December 15, 2025 | Comments Off on “Medfield Photovoice” student art project 3:30–4:30 pm, 1/22, MHS Library

From Krissy King, MPH, Substance Use Prevention Coordinator

Photovoice Gallery to Showcase Medfield High School Student Art and Wellness Project Public Walkthrough on January 22 at Medfield High School Library

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.

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Posted in Art, Bellforge Arts Center, Cultural, Events, MCAP - Medfeild Cares About Prevention, Medfield High School, Medfield Outreach, Medfield TV

Early 1800’s Medfield Letters

Posted on December 11, 2025 | Comments Off on Early 1800’s Medfield Letters

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

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MMA Suggests Solutions to Declining State Aid

Posted on December 11, 2025 | Comments Off on MMA Suggests Solutions to Declining State Aid

GET THE FULL ARTICLE VIA THE LINK BELOW:

Navigating the Storm: Charting a Course Toward Fiscal Stability

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.

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Posted in Budgets, Financial, Legislature, Select Board matters, Warrant Committee

Town’s Buildings Require $100m in Repairs in Next 5 years

Posted on December 11, 2025 | 1 comment

 https://town.medfield.net/DocumentCenter/View/9333/Medfield_CapitalPlan_DecarbonizationStudy-1

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Posted in Budgets, Buildings, Financial, Select Board matters, Town Meeting, Town Services, Warrant Committee

Office Hours Friday

Posted on December 4, 2025 | Comments Off on Office Hours Friday

Select Board Office Hours this Friday

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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Black Out at Budget Workshop

Posted on December 3, 2025 | 2 comments

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:

  1. $120 m. required to repair town buildings over the next 20 years.
  2. $100 m. required in next 5 years for priority building repairs – roofs and building envelopes.
  3. Dale Street School must be replaced.

Overrides seem needed, unless residents want fewer services.

Thank you to the Warrant Committee for starting the discussion!

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Posted in Budgets, Financial, Medfield High School, Police Department, Schools, Select Board matters, Warrant Committee

MMA’s Spaghetti & Snowballs 12/2

Posted on November 25, 2025 | Comments Off on MMA’s Spaghetti & Snowballs 12/2

From Patti Allan –

ONE WEEK LEFT! Help Make Spaghetti & Snowballs Our Best Yet! 🎄✨

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:

  • 5:15pm Seating: Community seats are SOLD OUT! Just 4 premium tables left  ($160/table of 8) 
  • 6:30pm Seating: 36 community seats ($10) and 12 premium tables ($160/table of 8) 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:

  • Day-of volunteers (setup, kitchen help, cleanup)
  • Baked goods for our bake sale
  • Raffle basket donations

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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Posted in Entertainment, Events, Medfield Music Association, Uncategorized

Thank you Linda Thompson!

Posted on November 22, 2025 | 1 comment

https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/medfield-non-profit-recycles-flowers-memory-care/

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Lane Closures 9-3 at Main & North Streets Monday, 11/24

Posted on: November 20, 2025 Traffic Alert: Center of Town Line Painting (Main Street and North Street) road work ahead Medfield Residents: The Town will be conducting line painting and maintenance in the center of town on Monday, November 24th. To ensure the safety of the crews and the best quality application of the paint, temporary lane closures and traffic shifts will be in effect. What to Expect: Location: Center of Town / Main Street and North Street Time: Lane closures will primarily occur between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM, Monday, November 24th Action: Please use caution, slow down, and be mindful of our Line Painting Contractor and Police Details. Also, be mindful of freshly painted areas on the roadway. Delays may be expected. Please seek alternate routes if at all possible during the time period of work. We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we work to keep our roadways safe and clearly marked.

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Posted on November 20, 2025 in Downtown, Transportation