🌱 Patch AM: How Norwood Hospital’s fate could impact care options for Medfield residents

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In today's newsletter:

• How Norwood Hospital’s fate could impact care options for Medfield residents

Also on today's calendar: The LiveARTS String Quartet In Concert! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the boss deny a raise to the can of paint? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Friday: Cloudy, showers around; cool, with a high of 56 and low of 45 degrees.
• Saturday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 76, low: 60.
• Sunday: Mostly sunny and warmer, with a high of 86 and low of 51 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

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📰 News we're reading

• Online petition pushing State taking of Norwood Hospital (norwoodrecord.com) — Medfield is one of 12 towns whose residents are being urged to sign an online petition backing state legislation to take the shuttered Norwood Hospital property by eminent domain. Former CEO Michael Connors hopes thousands of signatures will push lawmakers to act before the July 31 deadline. The outcome could shape future hospital access for Medfield and neighboring communities.    

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📸 Around Medfield

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Medfield

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday May 17

• The LiveARTS String Quartet In Concert! →
  Franklin Historical Museum, 80 W Central St, Franklin
  3:00 pm

Tuesday May 19

• Gabby's Dollhouse: The Movie | Girl Scout Info Session →
  112 North St, Medfield
  6:00 pm

Wednesday May 20

• Complimentary Presentation - Smart Strategies for College Financing →
  Online Presentation,
  12:30 pm

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Other local events

Sunday May 17

• Medfield Over-The-Hill Men's Softball opening day →
  McCarthy Park and Fields, 44 Hospital Rd, Medfield
  9:30 am
• Poetry Reading with Richard Pagano →
  Medfield Public Library, 468 Main St, Medfield
  2:00 pm

Monday May 18

• Knitting Clinic & Club - Hybrid Meeting →
  Medfield Public Library, 468 Main St, Medfield
  3:30 pm

Tuesday May 19

• Craft & Chat →
  Medfield Public Library, 468 Main St, Medfield
  2:30 pm
• Select Board Meeting →
  Medfield, MA Calendar, 459 Main Street, Medfield
  6:00 pm
• Incoming Grade 4 PIN
  Dale Street Medfield, MA 02052
  6:00 pm
• Fiction Book Club →
  Medfield Public Library, 468 Main St, Medfield
  6:30 pm

Wednesday May 20

• English Language Practice →
  Medfield Public Library, 468 Main St, Medfield
  10:30 am
• Grade 4 Ensemble
  Dale Street Medfield, MA 02052
  1:45 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Thank You For Supporting Medfield Lions Toll Road Collection —Colleen M. Sullivan Read on Patch
• Medfield Over-The-Hill Men's Softball League —Colleen M. Sullivan Read on Patch
• Town Of Medfield "Flips the Switch" On New Solar Installation At Memorial Elementary School —Colleen M. Sullivan Read on Patch
• Medfield Lions Golf Ball Drop Donates $5,000 To BMS Scholarship Fund —Colleen M. Sullivan Read on Patch

• Sam's Club posted a job opening for Janitorial Associate in Walpole. Apply here.
• Westwood Public Schools MA posted a job opening for Substitute Teacher in Westwood. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Medfield here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Walpole

• Walpole boys' tennis is making history (hometownweekly.net)
• This Massachusetts company is turning ice into an art form (wcvb.com)
• Obituaries 05-14-2026 (chelsearecord.com)

Norfolk

• Bring your own booze? Norfolk mulls new alcohol policy for outdoor events (thespec.com)

Natick

• As MA Homes Grew Pricier Last Month, Natick Sales Followed Slightly Different Path (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he didn't apply himself. (Thank you Rita S. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

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