Medfield brief: Friday, October 2, 2026

Medfield's housing chair helped bring 45 affordable units to town, Patch reports

Medfield's housing chair helped bring 45 affordable units to town, Patch reports.

Housing chair's role in 45 affordable units. Medfield Patch reports the town's housing chair played a key role in bringing 45 affordable housing units to Medfield, part of ongoing efforts to grow the town's affordable stock.Medfield Patch
Library collects and gives away Halloween costumes. Medfield Public Library is collecting gently used Halloween costumes through October for residents to claim for free, with donations and giveaways accepted on the Children's Floor all month.Medfield Public Library

Sun, Oct 4, 12:15 p.m.: Library hosts teen and adult bedazzling workshops. Medfield Public Library holds a teen bedazzling workshop Sunday, Oct. 4 from 12:15 to 2:15 p.m. and an adult version from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m., both requiring registration with limited space.Medfield Public Library
Wed, Oct 7, 9:30 a.m.: Council on Aging board meets Oct. 7. The Medfield Council on Aging Board meets Wednesday, Oct. 7 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at One Icehouse Road.Town of Medfield
Wed, Oct 7, 11:00 a.m.: Monthly walking group meets at rail trail. Medfield Public Library's social walking group meets Wednesday, Oct. 7 at 11 a.m. at the Medfield Rail Trail entrance on Ice House Road, open to walkers of all fitness levels.Medfield Public Library
Wed, Oct 7, 7:00 p.m.: Library offers virtual Social Security workshop. Medfield Public Library hosts a live virtual workshop on maximizing Social Security benefits Wednesday, Oct. 7 from 7 to 8 p.m. with financial advisor Scott Cicerone, covering claiming age and spousal benefits.Medfield Public Library
Thu, Oct 8, 7:00 p.m.: School Building Committee meets at 459 Main. The Medfield School Building Committee meets Thursday, Oct. 8 from 7 to 9 p.m. at 459 Main Street.Town of Medfield