EV Car Show, 5/3, 1-3PM

Posted on April 7, 2026 | Comments Off on EV Car Show, 5/3, 1-3PM

From Chris Gordon of the Medfield Energy Committee –

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“Sunday sitdown: Coach Mark Nickerson” in Globe

Posted on April 5, 2026 | Comments Off on “Sunday sitdown: Coach Mark Nickerson” in Globe

Globe article about Mark Nickerson –

Sunday sitdown: Coach Mark Nickerson on how Medfield girls’ basketball rose to dynasty status

By Trevor Hass Globe Correspondent,Updated April 4, 2026, 5:21 p.m.

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Mark Nickerson has led Medfield to five state championships, including the last three in Division 2, since taking over the program in 2004.
Mark Nickerson has led Medfield to five state championships, including the last three in Division 2, since taking over the program in 2004. Ken McGagh for The Boston Globe

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Office Hours – This Friday 9-10 at The Center

Posted on April 2, 2026 | Comments Off on Office Hours – This Friday 9-10 at The Center

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.

Residents can also have coffee and see the Council on Aging in action (a vibrant organization with lots going on).

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The Dignity Index

Posted on March 29, 2026 | Comments Off on The Dignity Index

The Massachusetts Municipal Association had Tim Shriver speak to everyone at the opening of the Massachusetts Municipal Association annual convention this year in January about his Dignity Index, a way to lower the tone of disagreements in our political discourse. At first I discounted the value of the presentation, but after listening to him I think we all could do better by following his suggestions to measure our conversations against the Dignity Index and try to get ourselves to the Dignity Index 7 & 8 levels in our discussions with others:

Building Skills for Dignified Disagreement Honoring someone’s dignity can be difficult, especially when situations get heated. Follow these steps when stress rises – and join the movement with others working to ease divisions, prevent violence, and solve problems by choosing dignity over contempt. Be curious, not furious When there is a disagreement, approach it with curiosity, using language that invites dialogue. Regulate then debate When you start to get upset, pause and take a breath before speaking. Challenge ideas, don’t attack people Speak your truth but do it with dignity. Acknowledge knowledge When someone else makes a logical or interesting point, acknowledge their point. Build up rather than tear down Advocate, explain, and build up your idea rather than just attacking others’ ideas and/or dehumanizing people. Listen to understand, not to respond Really listen to the other person and consider summarizing briefly what you heard. Credit: R. Keeth Matheny Each one of us is born with inherent worth, so we treat everyone with dignity—no matter what.” “ We fully engage with the other side, discussing even values and interests we don’t share, open to admitting mistakes or changing our minds.” “ We always talk to the other side, searching for the values and interests we share.” “ The other side has a right to be here and a right to be heard. They belong here too.” “ We’re better than those people. They don’t really belong. They’re not one of us.” “ We’re the good people and they’re the bad people. It’s us vs. them.” “ Those people are evil and they’re going to ruin everything if we let them. It’s us or them.” “ They’re not even human. It’s our moral duty to destroy them before they destroy us.” “ Lea rn mo re at dignity.us Ease Divisions. Prevent Violence. Solve Problems. Each one of us is born with inherent worth, so we treat everyone with dignity—no matter what.” “ We fully engage with the other side, discussing even values and interests we don’t share, open to admitting mistakes or changing our minds.” “ We always talk to the other side, searching for the values and interests we share.” “ The other side has a right to be here and a right to be heard. They belong here too.” “ We’re better than those people. They don’t really belong. They’re not one of us.” “ We’re the good people and they’re the bad people. It’s us vs. them.” “ Those people are evil and they’re going to ruin everything if we let them. It’s us or them.” “ They’re not even human. It’s our moral duty to destroy them before they destroy us.” “ Lea rn mo re at dignity.us Ease Divisions. Prevent Violence. Solve Problems. Learn more at dignity.us

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Medfield Community Electricity – Update

Posted on March 29, 2026 | Comments Off on Medfield Community Electricity – Update

From Bob Winograd of the Community Aggregation Program (Medfield Community Electricity – MCE) and the Medfield Energy Committee –

Town of Medfield Opens Public Review Period for Revised Electricity Aggregation Plan

Medfield, MA – (April 1, 2026) – The Town of Medfield is holding a 30-day public review period for its revised aggregation plan for Medfield Community Electricity. Medfield Community Electricity  is our Town’s official electricity supply program, active since June 2024.

The aggregation plan describes how our electricity program is structured and operated. Medfield secured approval for our original aggregation plan from the Department of Public Utilities (DPU) in January 2024. In July 2024, the DPU issued new rules for aggregation plans, called “Guidelines for Municipal Aggregators”. The Guidelines expand local authority for cities and towns concerning the operation of their programs and increase public transparency about program operations. The revisions to our aggregation plan ensure that the plan aligns with the new Guidelines.

The revised Plan allows the Town to update its format without lengthy DPU approval, strengthens annual performance reporting, and expands flexibility to introduce new supply options.

On the program website, electricity.medfield.net,  you can review both the revised plan and the current plan. The program website has a comment form to provide written comments, or you may email

“support_ma@goodenergy.com,” with the subject line “Medfield Plan Comments.” Good Energy is the consultant that developed and manages our program on a day-to-day basis. The public review period is open until April 30, 2026.

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No Kings in Medfield – 400 Strong!

Posted on March 28, 2026 | Comments Off on No Kings in Medfield – 400 Strong!

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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TOWN ELECTION – MONDAY – 6AM-8PM

Posted on March 28, 2026 | Comments Off on TOWN ELECTION – MONDAY – 6AM-8PM

Vote on Monday at The Center from 6 AM to 8 PM.

Community Corner

Medfield TV to Host Candidate Forums

Two Contested Elections Spark Interest; Forums Set for March 11 and 13.

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Warrant Committee’s slides on its override recommendation

Posted on March 27, 2026 | 1 comment

Stephen Callahan, Chair of the Warrant Committee, shared the following slides on how the Warrant Committee reached its decision of the override it is supporting. Steve and the Warrant Committee have been working diligently despite difficult parameters. –

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Posted in Financial, Schools, Select Board matters, Town Meeting, Warrant Committee

MHS teams in best sports photos article in Globe

Posted on March 27, 2026 | Comments Off on MHS teams in best sports photos article in Globe

From the Boston Globe – https://www.bostonglobe.com/2026/03/25/sports/best-of-winter-high-school-photos/

Photo gallery: Best of winter 2025-26 from Massachusetts high school students

By John Vitti Globe Staff,Updated March 25, 2026, 8:00 a.m.

Medfield starters Abby Broderick (left) Tess Baacke (center), and Paige Henebry support their teammates during an 85-37 win over visiting Bellingham on Jan. 9, 2026.James Hurley/Medfield High School

Medfield’s Owen Fessenden (right) dives for the puck during a 3-2 overtime loss to Westwood on Dec. 20, 2025, at Canton Ice House.Ariana DiNatale/Medfield High School

Medfield captain Matt Dickson (10) celebrates while heading toward the locker room after a 5–0 win over Nauset in the MIAA Division 3 semifinal on March 8, 2026, at Gallo Arena.Maria Barros/Medfield High School

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$13,904 average RE Tax Bill for FY26

Posted on March 16, 2026 | Comments Off on $13,904 average RE Tax Bill for FY26

From DOER –

https://dlstab.dor.state.ma.us/views/AverageSingleFamilyTaxBillV2/AverageSingleFamilyTaxBill?%3Aembed=y&%3Aiid=1&%3AisGuestRedirectFromVizportal=y

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