🌱 Patch AM: What led to Medfield’s police chief being placed on paid leave?

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In today's newsletter:

• What led to Medfield's police chief being placed on paid leave?
• How did Medfield's defense completely shut down Millis' offense?

Also on today's calendar: Complimentary Presentation - Preparing for Taxes in Retirement and 9 more events.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, T L.!

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Cooler with clouds, then sun, with a high of 70 and low of 43 degrees.
• Sunday: Cloudy most of the time, temps: high: 64, low: 50.
• Monday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 70 and low of 42 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Medfield police chief placed on paid leave (hometownweekly.net) — Medfield's police chief, Michelle Guerette, has been placed on paid administrative leave while an outside investigator reviews alleged violations of department policies, the town announced. Officials say they're following POST Commission rules, won't release details during the personnel investigation, and expect no disruption to local police services while the department operates under its existing command structure.
   

• Medfield defense stifles Millis in shutout (hometownweekly.net) — Medfield High's football team rolled to a 32-0 shutout over Millis, powered by a dominant defense that allowed just 60 total yards and never let the Mohawks cross midfield. Local standouts like Lucas Sullivan, Noah Smith, and quarterback Owen Sokolowski fueled the offense as the Warriors improved to 3-0 heading into a tough Tri-Valley League Large stretch.
   

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Wednesday October 7
• Complimentary Presentation - Preparing for Taxes in Retirement →
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  12:30 pm

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Other local events

Saturday October 3
• The Pumpkin Patch is Back until Oct 31! →
  United Church of Christ in Medfield, 496 Main St, Medfield
  9:00 am
• CultureFest 2026 →
  Bellforge Arts Center, 45 Hospital Rd, Medfield
  10:00 am
• Children's House Open House at Riverbend →
  Riverbend School, 33 Eliot St, Natick
  11:00 am
Sunday October 4
• Halloween Costume Giveaway →
  Medfield Public Library, 468 Main St, Medfield
• Bonsai workshop — Farthest Star Sake →
  Farthest Star Sake, 120 N Meadows Rd, Medfield
  12:00 pm
• Bedazzling Workshop for Teens →
  Medfield Public Library, 468 Main St, Medfield
  12:15 pm
• Medfield Community Market →
  26 North St, Medfield
  1:00 pm
• Art of Children's Books with Author/Illustrator David Biedrzycki →
  Zullo Gallery Center For the Arts, 456A Main St, Medfield, MA, 02052
  3:00 pm
Friday October 16
• Native Drumming, Song & Dance →
  Medfield Public Library, 468 Main St, Medfield
  5:00 pm
Saturday October 17
• Parade Viewing Party →
  Zullo Gallery Center For The Arts, 456 Main St, Medfield
  10:00 am
Wednesday October 21
• Complimentary Presentation - Taking Control of Your Workplace Retirement Benefits →
  Online Event
  12:30 pm

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Did You Know That Certain Changes Can Affect SSI Payments? —Delia De Mello Read on Patch
• Coming Soon to Medfield: 5 Juniper Lane Checks a Lot of Boxes —Evan Walsh Read on Patch

• Premium Retail Services posted a job opening for Retail Merchandiser - Walmart in Walpole. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Millis

• Family-run Affordable Junk Removal takes the stress out of cleanups (millismedwaynews.com)

Walpole

• Cam Schlittler continues Red Sox feud after Wild Card Series win (pinstripealley.com)

Dover

• Career journalist makes run for state rep seat (northstarreporter.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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