Medfield, Massachusetts was settled in 1649 and incorporated in 1651 as the 43rd town in the Massachusetts Bay Colony. Despite destruction during King Philip’s War, it recovered to boost agriculture, livestock, and small river-powered mills. By the 19th century, Medfield had become a center for industries like hat-making, nail production, and carriage building, and was also active in the Underground Railroad due to residents’ abolitionist views.

 

By the mid-1800s, Medfield joined the Industrial Revolution with small factories making boots, nails, wire, boxes, and hats. The Excelsior Straw Works, which became a leading hat factory, started then. These local, often family-run industries marked Medfield's shift from farming to a mixed economy.

 

After World War II, Medfield shifted to a residential economy. Better transport to Boston attracted suburban families, driving a housing boom and steady population growth. Manufacturing declined as services like education, healthcare, and retail grew. Medfield’s 20th-century story reflects many New England towns—moving from industry to suburbia, focusing on education and community well-being.

 

 C&L Electrical Solutions offers prompt electrical services for Medfield's residents and small businesses through a local office.