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Welcome to Medfield ...Welcome
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New facesNew faces
Owners cite the many rewards of farm animals as suburban pets.
Not at all costsNot at all costs
State cracking down on funding grand plans for school amenities.
Evolving traditionEvolving tradition
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Hit parade (Globe Staff / Wendy Maeda)

Hit parade

Nicolas "Nico" Gargaro prepares for a sparring match at his family's Nonantum Boxing Club. The gym is a haven for amateur boxers to practice for bouts, pound out agressions, or just get fit. (By Mark Arsenault, Boston Globe)

Outgoing Newton Mayor Cohen
reflects on administration

The new $197.5 million Newton North High School may have cost David Cohen his popularity, but the city's outgoing mayor stands by his handling of the project. (By Calvin Hennick, Boston Globe)

Communities lose state
mitigation funds for prisons

Local officials in Norfolk, Concord, Framingham, and Shirley are expressing disappointment and dismay over the loss of state mitigation funds that have in the past compensated them for the ambulance, police, and other services they provide to state prisons in their communities. (By Julie Masis, Boston Globe)

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Matters of Faith
Shining new light on Opus Dei's mission (Boston Globe / Rose Lincoln)

Shining new light
on Opus Dei's mission

Saoirse Healy (left) joins other Montrose School students applauding a classmate's talk during a recent open house for prospective students at the Opus Dei-founded school. (By Erica Noonan, Boston Globe)

Mental health and financial aid
services for residents vary

Municipal human services departments from Newton to Northborough are trying to keep up with a crush of people facing mental health crises, imminent homelessness, hunger, and the need for heat this winter. (By Megan McKee, Globe Correspondent)

Brookline man gets in trouble with town, neighbors for sheltering pigeons

In his native Iran, Edwin Alexanderian said, pigeons are considered pets. So about seven years ago, after seeing poisoned pigeons around his home in Brookline and along the street, Alexanderian decided to catch some of the birds and try to nurse them back to health. (By Brock Parker, Globe Correspondent)

Actor Brian Mahoney returns to native Framingham to perfect his accent

It’s not uncommon for Brian Mahoney to return to Framingham, drive through his hometown, stop by a local bar to grab a drink, and watch whichever Boston sports team is playing on TV that night. (By Matt Rocheleau, Globe Correspondent)