After 9/11, cities and towns across the country received steel from the fallen Twin Towers. Chosen from an application process, cities and towns had to agree they would use the Ground Zero steel in memorials and public displays.
Other World Trade Center steel became part of the official 9/11 memorial at Ground Zero, and 7.5 tons went to build the bow of the Navy ship USS New York. New York City sold 175,000 tons of the remaining steel scrap.
Here's where a database of the pieces in New England: https://tinyurl.com/tnxd97sw
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The polls are now open on a chilly Election Day! If you haven't cast your ballot early or mailed it in, be sure to bundle up and get out and vote.
Women of the Century
To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, USA TODAY NETWORK launched the multiplatform “Women of the Century” project, which will recognize and celebrate women from across America for their inspiring accomplishments in the 100 years since the ratification of women’s right to vote. To learn more about #womenofthecentury and to find out your state's selections check out https://www.usatoday.com/womenofthecentury/
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Medfield Wastewater Treatment Plant Operations Director Bob McDonald talking about the award from the EPA, recognizing the facility's energy saving initiatives, during a recent Selectmen meeting.
Medfield Music Association, Medfield High School hosted its first ever Sing Off competition Wednesday, Feb. 4. Blake Middle School runner up Alana Potts singing her Indie-soul rendition of "The Girl from Ipanema" by Stan Getz and Astrud Gilberto.
Medfield Music Association, check out high school Sing Off champ Cole Foster and his rendition of "Feelin' Good" by Anthony Newley and Leslie Bricusse.