Monthly Archives: September 2017

Equifax

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To see if your data was breached by Equifax visit https://trustedidpremier.com/eligibility/eligibility.html and input your information.

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New Warrant Committee

Posted on September 6, 2017 | Comments Off on New Warrant Committee

 

September 5, 2017 Carol Mayer, Town Clerk Town of Medfield Medfield MA 02052 Re: FY 2018 Appointments to the Warrant Committee Dear Ms. Mayer: I am very pleased to confirm the FY 2018 appointments to the Warrant Committee of the Town of Medfield. I am honored to appoint: Joanna Hilvert of 14 Pueblo Road to the Warrant Committee for a second time for a term which shall expire in 2019; and Michael E. Pastore of 6 Liberty Road to the Warrant Committee for a term which shall expire in 2020. Joanna will succeed Martha Festa who served with great distinction as the Chairperson and member during her years in office. Mike will succeed Rob Skloff who completed his term in office. I thank them both for their service to Medfield. I am also pleased to affirm the re-appointment of Sharon Kingsley Tatro of 12 West Street and Barbara Gips of 25 Boyden Road -- each for a new term which shall expire in 2020. Finally, I am pleased to report that the following five members of the Committee are continuing in the service of the Town of Medfield: John E. (Jack) Wolfe of 17 Harding Street [term expires 2018] Nikolaos Athanasiadis of 30 Quarry Road [term expires 2018] Thomas C. Marie of 72 Pine Street [term expires 2018] Abby Marble of 16 Pheasant Road [term expires 2019] Tim Nugent of 14 Longmeadow Road [term expires 2019] I will request that each new and re-appointed member contact you to arrange to take the oath of office at your earliest mutual convenience. As always, thank you for your consideration. Very truly yours, Scott F. McDermott Scott F. McDermott cc: Town Administrator Board of Selectman Warrant Committee TOWN OF MEDFIELD Scott F. McDermott Town Moderator FY 2018 Warrant Committee John E. (Jack) Wolfe of 17 Harding Street [term expires 2018] Nikolaos Athanasiadis of 30 Quarry Road [term expires 2018] Thomas C. Marie of 72 Pine Street [term expires 2018] Abby Marble of 16 Pheasant Road [term expires 2019] Tim Nugent of 14 Longmeadow Road [term expires 2019] Joanna Hilvert of 14 Pueblo Road [term expires 2019] Barbara Gips of 25 Boyden Road [term expires 2020] Sharon Kingsley Tatro of 12 West Street [term expires 2020] Michael E. Pastore of 6 Liberty Road [term expires 2020] Thomas C. Marie shall serve as the Chairperson of the Committee for Fiscal Year 2018. TOWN OF MEDFIELD Scott F. McDermott Town Moderator

 

 

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BoS on 6/20/17

Posted on September 1, 2017 | Comments Off on BoS on 6/20/17

Meeting Minutes June 20, 2017 Chenery Meeting Room draft PRESENf: Selectmen Peterson, Marcucci; Town Administrator Sullivan; Administrative Assistant Clarke; Selectman Murby absent Chairman Peterson called the meeting to order at 7:00. He announced this meeting is being recorded and asked for a moment of appreciation for our Troops serving in the Middle East and around the world. POLICE DEPARI'MENf As Chief Meaney was not available this evening, Sgt Wilhelmi is present to explain the Delegation Agreement between Medfield Police and MASS Human Resources Division pertaining to the selection process for police sergeant. Civil Service will now allow the sergeant exam and assessments to be available locally. Chief Meany will be the Delegation Administrator to ensure that all aspects of the exam will be adhered to. Exam results will be available in three weeks and the cost to the Town to administrator the exam process is minimal. The Board is requested to authorize Chairman Peterson execute the document and it was so voted. MEDFIELD ARI'S INITIATIVES / JEAN MINEO AND CHRISTINE POTTS Jean Mineo gave the Selectmen a printout of "Economic Impact" regarding cultural events in Town. Medfield was one of 341 organizations country wide participating and she was happy to report that the 17 arts and cultural institutions in Medfield has been recognized as an excellent supporter for cultural events. The event "Arts in the Park" is planned for Thursday June 22 to highlight artists and their works in Straw Hat Park. Also a new banner will be on display that reads "We Celebrate Medfield Arts" and highlights those sponsors and supporters of all things cultural. Chris Potts remarked that the Town has a banner gift account and requests the Selectmen approve the cost of the banner, $265.00 to be paid from this account. VOTE: On a motion made by Selectman Marcucci, seconded by Selectman Peterson it was voted unanimously to authorize payment of $265.00 to cover the cost of a new banner and as requested by the Medfield Cultural Council STATE HOSPITAL MASTER PLANNING COMMITIEE Chairman Steve Nolan remarked that his committee has agreed that we will not be ready to present a plan for the site at a Special Town Meeting in November but rather tentatively aim for a meeting in January. He continued saying that the one consistent proposal that has been voiced from the public outreach meetings is that the focus should be on the Town reaching the 10 percent for affordable housing and safe harbor. June 20, 2017 Page two Many older residents would very much like to see affordable housing (not 40B) planned for some of the property to help provide those seniors who would like to stay in Medfield living in moderately smaller homes. Selectman Marcucci posed the idea that Lot 3 and the Hinkley property be split off from the hospital committee and be given to the new Affordable Housing Trust for consideration for a housing project. Mr. Nolan said that the committee continues to work on options and we welcome concerns. Selectman Peterson noted that reviewing the two plans for the property he feels that having a cultural center, create a destination and other attractions could be really exciting for the Town. Mr. Sullivan is of the opinion that the public has had their say and now it is up to the committee to do their work and formulate something more solid. CHAPTER90 Director Goulet requests the Selectmen vote to sign a Project Request for various roads preventive maintenance and it was so voted to sign PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM The Selectmen are requested to sign an Agreement with BETA Group, Inc. Norwood for their services to develop the pavement program; total cost $29,500.00 VOTE: On a motion made and seconded it was voted unanimously to execute the · Pavement Management System Agreement and as recommended by Director Goulet SOLAR MAINTENENACE AGREEMENT Facilities Director Jerry McCarty requests the Selectmen sign agreement with Select Energy Development, LLC, located in Hopkinton. This service agreement provides support for the solar system at the Public Safety Building and at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. VOTE: On a motion made and seconded it was voted unanimously to execute the Solar Maintenance Agreement with contractor Select Energy Development and as recommended by Facilities Director Jerry McCarty TRASH REMOVAL CONTRACT Director McCarty issued a request for bids to provide trash removal for all municipal buildings and the schools. Lawrence Waste Services, Medway is awarded the bid and the Selectmen are requested to sign the contract. VOTE: On a motion made and seconded it was voted unanimously to execute the Trash Removal Agreement with Lawrence Waste Services and as recommended by Director McCarty June 20, 2017 Page three WEBSITE SERVICES Ms. Trierweiler and the IT Team recommend that CivicPlus, Manhattan, Kansas be retained to provide a website redesign for the Town. Fee for services is $29,882.00. The Board is requested to sign the agreement and it was so voted. LETTERS OF RESIGNATION VOTE: On a motion made by Selectman Marcucci, seconded by Selectman Peterson it was voted unanimously to accept the resignation of Council on Aging Board member Neil Du Ross, member since 2006 VOTE: On a motion made and seconded it was voted unanimously to accept the resignation of Fire Chief Search Committee member Tanya Quigley-Bolan due to personnel reasons LICENSES AND PERMITS CONSENT AGENDA On motions made by Selectman Marcucci, seconded by Selectman Peterson, the Board voted to grant permission to the high school football team to hold a car wash behind Town Hall Saturday August 26 behind Town Hall; to grant permission to Kathy and Abe Schickel to hold the annual Run Like a Maverick SK Race on Sunday May 6, 2018. SELECTMEN'S REPORfS Selectman Marcucci enjoyed the Zullo Gallery Art Festival, a great event in a nice location. He noted that the beaver devastation in Rocky Wood is really serious. Mr. Sullivan will reach out to the Trustees to place beaver deceivers in the area; noting beavers are a problem around Town. Selectman Peterson remarked that it was a wonderful proclamation from the Town to Richard DeSorgher conducting his last Medfield History Day tour. He said that this is the 25th Anniversary of the event and through the years Richard conducted 150 tours. Mr. Sullivan noted the Medfield Conservation Commission passed Larkin Developers proposed housing development on Hospital Road with conditions. Becausethere will be affordable units included it allows the Town to reach safe harbor. Sullivan highlighted that DEP has postponed for the moment storm water regulations. The meeting adjourned at 8:50 PM

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BoS minutes for 6/6/17

Posted on September 1, 2017 | Comments Off on BoS minutes for 6/6/17

Meeting Minutes June 6, 2017 Chenery Meeting Room draft PRESENT: Selectmen Peterson, Marcucci, Murby; Town Administrator Sullivan; Assistant Town Administrator Trierweiler; Town Counsel Cerel; Administrative Assistant Clarke Chairman Peterson called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. He announced this meeting is being recorded and called for a moment of appreciation for our Troops serving in the Middle East and around the world. EAGLE SCOUT CANDIDATE Ian Gipson is present to describe his proposed Eagle Scout project and request the Selectmen's approval. He plans to build and install three map signs at the state hospital site. The purpose of the map will be used to guide visitors as they navigate their way around the area. The signs will contain a small amount of information about each building and its history. Ian hopes that this will be very interesting for the visitors as they will learn what each building was used for when the hospital was in operation. Ian has had conversation with John Thompson who has endorsed the project and will assist in finalizing locations to place the signs. Ian will also talk with area businesses to seek donation of materials for the project and expects to complete the project this summer. The Selectmen agreed Ian gave a good presentation. VOTE: On a motion made by Selectman Marcucci seconded by Selectman Murby it was voted unanimously to support and authorize the Eagle Scout project as described by candidate Ian Gipson DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS Maurice Goulet presented to the Board an update on roadway projects: Philip Street bridge, the engineer's design is 25% complete and reiterated that this is a state reimbursement project. Metacomet Street sidewalk; DPW will do the construction that will include granite curbing, concrete and access panels (i.e. handicap access). Hopefully project done before school opens Pavement Management Systems contract; he is working with Beta Group, Inc. to define a five year schedule to repair Medfield's 72 miles of roads. Director Goulet remarked that he is seeking some guidance from the Board regarding paving projects on North Street from Frairy Street to Pine Street and Route 109 from Brook Street to Causeway Street. He explained that under the TIP program North Street scored very low, 29 out of 135 points; he feels the Town will not be considered until 2023 as a TIP project. He would like the Board to consider the Town takes on the project to grind and repave North Street that will provide a smoother surface and should last about 10 years. Cost $140,000.00 June 6, 2017 Page two Director Goulet went on to say that consideration be given to the 109 project as the roadway is buckling and has many dips due to the large and heavy vehicles that travel along the road; similar work as North Street, grind and repave, cost of $210,000; estimates that this completed project would also last about 10 years. He would like to do the work this summer. Due to the size of the project he recommends the work be done at night for minimal disturbance. The Selectmen discussed the options for the projects and concluded that the 109 work be done this summer. However, revisit North Street at a later date. Selectman Marcucci would like to see an analysis to determine if the Town should pay for a permanent solution on North Street; cost approximately $2.5 million. VOTE: On a motion made and seconded it was voted unanimously to move forward with the project to grind and repave Main Street from Brook Street to Causeway Street VINALD ROAD Town Counsel Cerel requests the Selectmen vote to sign document relating to the Vina Id Road Layout voted at Town Meeting; he will record at the Dedham Registry VOTE: On a motion made and seconded it was voted unanimously to sign Confirmatory Order of Layout, Acceptance and Taking of Public Right-of-Way over a portion of Vinald Road RESIGNATIONS Board of Health member Gabriele Harrison has resigned. The Board of Health is requesting interested residents contact their office for consideration to serve on the board VOTE: On a motion made and seconded it was voted unanimously to accept with regret the resignation of Board of Health member Gabriele Harrison Board of Registrars member William Dun lea submitted his .letter of resignation to the Board of Selectmen. He was appointed in 1985 VOTE: On a motion made and seconded it was voted unanimously to accept with deepest regret the resignation of Board of Registrars member William Dun lea NEW MEMBER APPOINTMENT Town Clerk Carol Mayer respectfully requests the Selectmen vote to appoint Eileen DeSorgher as a member of the Board of Registrars and it was so voted PENDING ITEMS Annual calendar I Selectman Murby prepared a detailed spreadsheet of meeting dates to discuss those items pertaining as to when departmental budgets should occur. It is hoped from June 6, 2017 Page three Mr. Murby's information an annual calendar will be established. The Board and the Warrant Committee would very much like to have budgets worked out in a more timely manner so as not to have articles/budgets submitted that would create additional time to formulate town meeting articles. It was discussed but not agreed that the annual date of January 15 would be the last date to submit the articles. Selectmen will continue discussion at a future meeting. LICENSES AND PERMITS CONSENT AGENDA Granted as noted by the Chair: One-day wine and malt beverage permit for event Global Women's Health Initiative Friday June 16, 2017 at the First Parish Unitarian church Starbucks Medfield to hold event Coffee With A Cop Saturday June 24, Straw Hat Park Medfield Library to hold summer programs in Gazebo Park Norfolk Hunt Club one-day liquor permit for Polo in the Country event September 10; rain date September 17 MEETING MINUTES VOTE: on a motion made and seconded it was voted unanimously to accept the meeting minutes of May 23, 2017 and December 20, 2016 SELECTMEN'S REPORTS Selectmen Marcucci attended the June 3 bench dedication ceremony held at the Grist Mill, it was very impressive. The bench commemorates two Medfield servicemen, Richard Werner and Douglas MacKeachie who served during WWII and who remain missing in action. Selectman Murby reported that the ALS committee held their first meeting and he was chosen to be chairman. Selectman Peterson attended the bench dedication ceremony remarking that it was very moving. He went to the high school gym to see the terrific decorations set up for the all-night graduation party. He went on to say that he received calls about a company soliciting in Medfield, Insight Pest Solutions. Mr. Sullivan said that they did not have a permit to solicit. Mr. Peterson voiced his dismay about O'Brien and Sons Company leaving Medfield. He queried if there is anything the Selectmen can do so that other businesses do not exit Medfield. Discussion ensued regarding the Affordable Housing Trust committee. The Board agreed that July 3 is the cut-off date to receive applications from interested residents. The meeting adjourned at 10:05 PM

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BoS on 9/5

Posted on September 1, 2017 | Comments Off on BoS on 9/5

These are the background and informational materials  20170905-agenda and materials–

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Office hours this morning

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My monthly first Friday of the month selectmen office hours are being held this morning at The Center from 9-10 AM.

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