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Sunday, October 4, 2026

Medfield Housing Authority chairwoman Lisa Donovan receives national NAHRO board member of the year award.

Today in Medfield

• Housing Authority chair wins national award. Medfield Housing Authority chairwoman Lisa Donovan received the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials' Board Member of the Year award on September 14, Medfield Patch reported.Medfield Patch
• Library recruits teens for Fall-O-Ween planning. Medfield Public Library is recruiting students in grades 5-12 for a new committee to plan its Fall-O-Ween Fest, set for October 25 from 1 to 4 p.m.Medfield Public Library

Coming up

• Tue, Oct 6, 6:30 p.m.: Library book club tackles The Bridge Kingdom. Medfield Public Library's Romantasy Book Club meets October 6 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Meeting Room to discuss 'The Bridge Kingdom' by Danielle L. Jensen. Registration is not required.Medfield Public Library
• Wed, Oct 7, 9:30 a.m.: Council on Aging board holds regular meeting. Medfield's Council on Aging Board of Directors meets October 7 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at One Icehouse Road.Town of Medfield
• Wed, Oct 7, 11:00 a.m.: Library hosts First Wednesday Walk and Talk. Medfield Public Library's social walking group meets October 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 free virtual workshop on maximizing Social Security benefits with financial advisor Scott Cicerone on October 7 from 7 to 8 p.m. via Zoom; registration required.Medfield Public Library
• Thu, Oct 8, 7:00 p.m.: School Building Committee meets at 459 Main Street. Medfield's School Building Committee meets October 8 from 7 to 9 p.m. at 459 Main Street.Town of Medfield

Recent editions

• Friday, October 2, 2026 — Medfield's housing chair helped bring 45 affordable units to town, Patch reports
• Wednesday, September 30, 2026 — Medfield's police chief has been placed on paid administrative leave, according to Patch
• Tuesday, September 29, 2026 — Medfield debuts new Public Health Nurse newsletter featuring seasonal health tips and resources
• Sunday, September 27, 2026 — Author and illustrator David Biedrzycki visits Zullo Gallery for a children's book event Oct. 4
• Friday, September 25, 2026 — Medfield Public Schools to screen preschool-age children throughout the school year
• Thursday, September 24, 2026 — Medfield's police chief remains on administrative leave and continues to be paid