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🌱 Patch AM: How to spend a perfect cheap fall afternoon at Rocky Woods
And on the Medfield Patch calendar - Complimentary Presentation - Preparing for Taxes in Retirement
Hello again Medfield! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How to spend a perfect cheap fall afternoon at Rocky Woods
Also on today's calendar: Complimentary Presentation - Preparing for Taxes in Retirement and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Sunny and cooler, with a high of 60 and low of 35 degrees.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 67, low: 51.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 74 and low of 48 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 11 Dirt-Cheap Fall Day Trips In Massachusetts That Are Worth Taking This Year (takingthekids.com) — Rocky Woods Reservation in Medfield tops this list of budget-friendly fall day trips, with detailed directions, parking costs, and trail options right in town. The guide then highlights other low-cost foliage spots and waterfalls across Massachusetts, from Bash Bish Falls to Breakheart Reservation, all emphasizing easy access, free or cheap parking, and family-friendly hikes for a colorful autumn escape. 
📸 Around Medfield
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Medfield
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★ Featured events ★
- Complimentary Presentation - Preparing for Taxes in Retirement →
Online Event,
12:30 pm
Wednesday October 7
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Other local events
- Romantasy Book Club →
Medfield Public Library, 468 Main St, Medfield
6:30 pm - Halloween Costume Giveaway →
Medfield Public Library, 468 Main St, Medfield - Pattycake Babies →
Medfield Public Library, 468 Main St, Medfield
10:15 am - English Language Practice →
Medfield Public Library, 468 Main St, Medfield
10:30 am - Rhyme Time →
Medfield Public Library, 468 Main St, Medfield
10:40 am - First Wednesday Walk & Talk →
Medfield Rail Trail - Ice House Road, Medfield
11:00 am - Medfield Garden Center presents "Attracting Songbirds to your Yard" →
United Church of Christ in Medfield, 496 Main St, Medfield
10:00 am - Native Drumming, Song & Dance →
Medfield Public Library, 468 Main St, Medfield
5:00 pm - Friends of the Millis Library Book Sale →
961 Main St, Millis
6:00 pm - Parade Viewing Party →
Zullo Gallery Center For The Arts, 456 Main St, Medfield
10:00 am - Complimentary Presentation - Taking Control of Your Workplace Retirement Benefits →
Online Event
12:30 pm
Tuesday October 6
Wednesday October 7
Wednesday October 14
Friday October 16
Saturday October 17
Wednesday October 21
📣 Medfield Shout Outs!
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- Insurcomm Restoration — (866) 708-5357
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- Skyeburst Wealth Management – Ameriprise Financial — (617) 500-4957
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- Southeast Railing Co Inc — 7818287088
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- How We Sold 35 Marlyn Road: Inside a Medfield Move-Up —Evan Walsh Read on Patch
- Congratulations Lisa Donovan On Your Prestigious Award —Colleen M. Sullivan Read on Patch
- Sustainable Medfield will Host "Weathering Change": An Evening with Meteorologist David Epstein —Colleen M. Sullivan Read on Patch
- Medfield TV "Youth Media" Program —Colleen M. Sullivan Read on Patch
- Medfield Garden Club Presents "Attracting Songbirds to your Yard" —Colleen M. Sullivan Read on Patch
- Subway posted a job opening for Sandwich Artist in Norwood. Apply here.
- Dick's Sporting Goods posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Sales Associate in Natick. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Medfield here.
🗞 Nearby News
Millis
- Bruins Allow Four Unanswered Goals, Fall to Wild for First Loss of Season (bostonhockeynow.com)
Walpole
- Finance Committee Report – 9/28/2026 (figcitynews.com)
- Public Facilities Committee Report – 9/23/2026 (figcitynews.com)
- Cam Schlittler has a one-track mind right now for Yankees — no matter what (nypost.com)
Norwood
- 3 Boston Teens Arrested After Norwood Home Invasion (patch.com)
Ok Medfield! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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