My regular monthly selectman office hours are at The Center on the first Friday of every month from 9:00 to 10:00 AM (this Friday).
Residents are welcome to stop by to talk in person about any town matters. Residents can also have coffee and see the Council on Aging in action (a vibrant organization with lots going on).
I can be reached via my cell phone at 508-359-9190 or my blog about Medfield matters, where any schedule changes will be posted.
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| Zoom Link: https://medfield-net.zoom.us/j/83347163639?pwd=N0phSWk0ZlViS3BPQlQ2TlhkdXBrdz09Hear from Arrowstreet, the new Elementary School Project architect, about the design considerations to be made over the next two months related to energy efficiency and net zero emissions:What is it?Why do it?Where is MA headed?Case StudiesOther Agenda Items:Utility incentives New Elementary School ProcessOther Building Types & Net Zero/Energy Efficiency Incentives for residential users Q&A/Break-out discussions A net zero building uses only as much energy as it can generate and being able to achieve that is a function of the building design. Please join us to learn more on Thursday! Sponsored by the the Sustainability Subcommittee of the Dale Street School Building Committee and the Medfield Energy Committee. Please follow and share our Facebook page and visit our Elementary School Project website for updates. Any questions: email DaleStreetSchoolProject@gmail.com.  |
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| Hello Readers! The pandemic has caused everyone to retool and reprioritize, including us at the MMA. We’ve shifted our focus in order to provide as much relevant and timely information as possible to help municipalities navigate this challenging time. There are, however, a range of ongoing pre-pandemic challenges that will need our attention as soon as we’re able, and key among them is climate change. Today, we present the new issue of the Municipal Advocate on that topic. This issue features articles on: • The Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness program, which provides tools and grants to communities to address concerns on the front line• The Massachusetts Climate Action Network, which is partnering with cities and towns to dramatically reduce emissions and purchase more local renewable energy• The collaborative work of 15 Cape Cod towns to develop and deploy preventative, mitigating and adaptive climate strategies• Lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic that can help us take bold and multi-faceted action to address climate change• The Trustees of Reservations’ effort to assess the vulnerability of five key coastal areas As an added convenience, all the links in the document are clickable, as are the story titles in the table of contents. We hope you enjoy this issue. Best regards,John OuelletteMMA Manager of Publications and Digital Communications |
From new on-line vaccine help from MASSterList.com –
State unveils new and improved website: Vaxfinder.mass.gov |
| Gov. Charlie Baker has obviously concluded the state’s original vaccination website wasn’t as easy to use as he once touted. GBH’s Mike Deehan reports that state has rolled out a new and (hopefully) improved vaccination-search website – Vaxfinder.mass.gov.Meanwhile, the Globe’s John Hilliard reports that the state’s COVID-19 call center has expanded to weekends.GBH |
Posted in COVID-19
From: communityupdates <community.update@eversource.com>
Date: Sun, Feb 14, 2021 at 4:59 PM
Subject: Eversource Storm Update- Southboro EOC- Level 4 ERP Declaration 2/15
To:
Good evening,
As you know, Eversource is preparing to respond to a significant storm expected to impact Massachusetts Monday evening into Tuesday morning. Forecasts are calling for high winds, and heavy snow, rain and ice. These are damaging winds that down trees and poles, block roads and cause significant power outages. In addition, these icy conditions will lead to hazardous driving conditions.
Based on the latest forecast, Eversource will be declaring a Level 4 Emergency Response Plan (ERP) on Monday, Feb. 15, with first liaison shift beginning at 6pm. The Liaison schedule will be sent in a follow up email on Monday (2/15) morning.
We are preparing for:
· Up to 1,800 damage locations.
· As many as 70,000 customers experiencing an outage at peak.
· A multi-day event, with restoration activities taking 24-48 hours after the storm passes.
When and where it is safe for our crews to work, we will be addressing the priorities embedded in our ERP:
· The first 24 hours our focus will be on FPS1 Life Safety police and fire calls, E-911 calls, life-threatening situations and damage assessment.
· Our top priorities are critical facilities, particularly hospitals and healthcare facilities; blocked roads; and circuit backbones and lateral feeders enabling us to restore the largest number of customers first.
As a reminder, our liaison organization will be functioning remotely during this pandemic and will be available on their mobile phones and by email. We have proactively communicated with all our community liaisons and armed each with the tools they need to successfully stay in touch with you.
We remain committed to providing you with the latest information to ensure you have constant communication with our team throughout the duration of the event. Your dedicated liaison will be contacting you to exchange their contact information with you.
Thank you for all you do for our communities.
Sincerely,
Your Eversource MA Liaison Organization
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| Release for demolition – 1740 Clark tavern, 353-355 Main Street | |
| From: David Temple | |
| To: Gary Pelletier | |
| Cc: | |
| Date: Thu, Feb 11, 2021 10:59 am |
After more than two hours of testimony and debate last night, with over 30 people in Zoom attendance, the Medfield Historical Commission voted 3-2 to allow the MacCreadys (Open Space Developers) to proceed with their replication plan for the Clark tavern, which had been outlined in the ZBA decision. The plan calls for them to disassemble the tavern, recreate its exterior appearance, and, where possible, reuse elements such as wide plank flooring, timbers, wainscoting, and the arched carved beams in the ballroom.
As a condition, the MacCreadys must arrange for an archaeological site examination survey to be done before ground is broken for construction, similar to the survey done in 2017 by The Public Archaeology Laboratory on land surrounding the tavern.
The Clark tavern is one of Medfield’s most important historical assets. The commission had no trouble determining the obvious: (1) the Clark tavern is historically significant, and (2) it should be designated “preferably preserved.” The latter required the commission to impose, under the bylaw, an 18-month delay on the demolition. The bylaw also allows the commission to lift the delay if certain conditions are met, such as there being little or no likelihood of anyone else stepping in to save the structure.
No one on the commission wanted to demolish it, but in view of its poor and rapidly deteriorating condition (including a big hole in the roof) and the 14 years of unsuccessful attempts to get it restored, this was the best option, so we lifted the delay. The MacCreadys have a long history in Medfield and did a great job on the 1880 Ord block, and the commission is deeply respectful and grateful to them for undertaking the Clark tavern project.
In your reply, please include my original message.
David F. Temple
President, Medfield Historical Society
https://medfieldhistoricalsociety.org/
Chair, Medfield Historical Commission
300 South Street
Medfield, MA 02052
Posted in History
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From Clair Meehan –
Medfield Coalition for Public Education (MCPE) is looking for new board members, men and women from the Medfield community with various skill sets and interests who want to have a voice in the improvements that reach our classrooms!
Board members do not need to have kids currently in the school system—just a desire to support and enrich the Medfield Schools.
This year, MCPE has specific needs for applicants with skills that would be an asset to our grant review team, graphic & web design, PR & publicity, and corporate partner fundraising. All skill sets are welcome, and we strive to have a board with diverse backgrounds.
Applications are due March 8, 2021. For more information, or to apply, please visit https://www.medfieldcoalition.org/
Email from Town Administrator Kristine Trierweiler this morning forwarding the email below.
To the extent that no one contesting my re-election is an expression of contentment with the job I have been doing, I thank you.
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From: Marion Bonoldi
Date: Tue, Feb 9, 2021 at 8:56 AM
Subject: Ballot for March 29, 2021 Election-signatures verified
To: Kristine Trierweiler
Only contested race is the School Committee. There will be a drawing on Friday, February 12 at 9:00 to determine how the school committee names will appear on the ballot per Town Charter. Candidates have been notified.
Selectmen
Osler Peterson
Town Clerk
Marion Bonoldi
Moderator
Scott McDermott
Assessor
Michael Rose
School Committee
Leo Brehm
Robert Worth
Lauren Liljegren
Library Trustee – Vote for two
Jessica Razza
Kiersten Cole
Park Commissioner
Robert Tatro
Housing Authority
Lisa Donovan
Planning Board – 5 year
Sarah Lemke
Planning Board – 2 year
Seth Meehan
Trust Fund Commissioner
Michael Pastore
Hope this helps.
Marion Bonoldi
Assistant Town Clerk – Medfield
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