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And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Nancy S.!
Today's riddle: The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
• Ghost Hunters Say This Abandoned Massachusetts Hospital Gets Even Eerier When Night Falls (newsbreak.com) — Medfield State Hospital's historic campus on Hospital Road offers locals free daily access to eerie abandoned buildings, peaceful walking paths, and dog-friendly lawns, with sunsets that draw photographers and ghost hunters alike. The article highlights its film history, ties to Medfield families, nearby Charles River walks, and community events like concerts and the Medfield on the Charles car show. It also notes likely future redevelopment, encouraging residents to experience the grounds now.
• A Funny Kind of Recovery Brings Music, Comedy and Hope to Bellforge Arts Center (gratefulweb.com) — Medfield residents can catch a major music-and-comedy fundraiser at Bellforge Arts Center on Saturday, October 10, supporting the new Rock Bottom: A Musical project focused on addiction and recovery. Big-name musicians and comedians will perform outdoors at 45 Hospital Road, with general admission lawn seating and limited VIP packages available. Proceeds benefit a nonprofit effort using the arts to inspire hope in recovery communities.
• The state desperately needs more housing. Could an old Army barracks at Devens be part of the answer? (bostonglobe.com) — State officials are eyeing unused public land for new housing, and Medfield residents may see real changes if Trinity Financial's long-discussed apartment project at the old Medfield State Hospital finally moves forward. The article explains how this local redevelopment fits into a broader push to convert sites like Devens and Salem State into much-needed housing, while navigating zoning, cleanup costs, and town approvals. It signals that Medfield's historic campus could become a key part of easing the regional housing crunch.
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