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State Confirms West Nile Virus in Medfield Mosquitoes

State health officials confirmed West Nile virus in mosquitoes collected from Medfield on August 25, prompting a health alert from Town Hall. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health, the state agency that tracks mosquito-borne illness, flagged the detection, and the town posted th…

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Medfield Outreach board unanimously selects Robertson as chair

Medfield Outreach Advisory Board unanimously elected Darcie Robertson as chair at its August meeting. The board voted August 24 to appoint Robertson, an educational consultant and yoga instructor. Board members include Kristen Lipschutz, law partner at Hastings, Jamieson, and Lipschutz Family Law,

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Property Tax Rates Climb in 109 Massachusetts Communities for FY2026

Property tax rates rose in 109 Massachusetts communities for fiscal 2026, a new statewide ranking shows, giving Medfield homeowners a fresh look at how local bills compare to towns across the commonwealth. The report, covered by Medfield Patch under the headline "Here Are The Highest, L…

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U.S. News Releases 2026-27 Rankings Of Massachusetts Public High Schools

U.S. News released 2026-27 rankings of Massachusetts' best public high schools this week, per Medfield Patch. The outlet's Aug. 19 newsletter said the rankings weigh schools on six performance measures but did not specify where Medfield High School placed on the list. The rankings give …

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Medfield Remembers Longtime Resident Patti Thole

Medfield residents are remembering longtime resident Patti Portin Thole, who died July 31, 2026. An obituary posted through the Boston Globe's Legacy.com listings, headlined "PATTI THOLE Obituary (1953 - 2026-07-31) - Medfield, MA - Boston Globe - Legacy," identifies Thole as born in 19…

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Parasite Outbreak Prompts New Warnings For Massachusetts Shoppers

A growing cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to fresh produce is prompting new health warnings for Massachusetts shoppers, Patch reports. The parasite, which causes diarrheal illness, continues to spread statewide, according to the outlet's Aug. 13 newsletter, which flagged specific product…

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Medfield's Jane Daley Heads to Canada With Team USA

Medfield athlete Jane Daley is headed to Canada to compete for Team USA, Medfield Patch reported Monday. Patch's "Patch AM: Medfield's Jane Daley is heading to Canada with Team USA" recapped her trip in its morning roundup, without detailing her sport or the competition. Separately, the…

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Medfield Sets Week of Detours at Harding, North Street

Medfield set daytime detours at Harding and North Street this week for ongoing road construction. The town's MSH Infrastructure office said Wednesday through Friday closures, August 12 through 14, will affect the Harding Street and North Street intersection as construction work continue…

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