Monthly Archives: May 2020

Paint Together, like Van Gogh

Posted on May 11, 2020 | Comments Off

From Andreea Cazacu, M.D. of the Medfield Coalition for Suicide Prevention –

In the spirit of relaxation and free time enjoyment, we would like to invite community members to a painting session to reproduce Van Gogh’s, Starry Night, graciously hosted by Karen Johnson, known painter and teacher in town on Sunday, 5/17/2020, at 11am on zoom. Please sign up by emailing medfieldyouthoutreach@medfield.net, or by phone 508-359-7121 (please, leave a message if we do not pick up) and let us know if you need supplies as we can offer everything needed for up to 24 participants. Families can do it together as a group, friends can participate separately and compare, but only the instructor will be visible on Zoom.

If supplies are needed, please, let us know your address and we will drop off at your house- 11x14in canvas, acrylic paint, brush and pallet.

Donations are welcome (online on the MFi website- follow the link below-right mouse click on Open Hyperlink or by mail), and please specify art class- Medfield Coalition for Suicide Prevention.

Medfield Foundation Donation Address

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Posted in health, MCSP - Medfield Coalition for Suicide Prevention, Recreation

SB 5/12/2020

Posted on May 9, 2020 | Comments Off

NB – Board of Health Chair Carol Read was added to the agenda after I posted it.

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Posted in Select Board matters

SB 5/12/20

Posted on May 8, 2020 | Comments Off

town seal

TOWN OF MEDFIELD

MEETING NOTICE

Posted in accordance with the provisions of MGL Chapter 39 Section 23A, as amended

Due to the COVID-19 emergency, this meeting will take place remotely. Members of the public who wish to view or listen to the meeting may do so by joining via the web, or a conference call.

To join online, use this link: https://zoom.us/j/91464936778?pwd=c2JXVEZHcHVEUWdlSDN2L2hQR1pWUT09
1. Enter Password: 3VmmqK

To join through a conference call, dial 929-436-2866 or 312-626-6799 or 253-215-8782 or 301-715-8592 or 346-248-7799 or 669-900-6833
1. Enter the Webinar ID: 914 6493 6778
2. Enter the password: 052527

Board of Selectmen

Board or Committee

PLACE OF MEETING	DAY, DATE, AND TIME
Remote Meeting held on Zoom	Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at 7:00 pm

Agenda (Subject to Change)

7:00 PM Call to Order

Disclosure of video recording

We want to take a moment of appreciation for our Troops serving around the globe in defense of our country

Appointments

Benjamin Rothstein to discuss Invasive Plants in Medfield

State Representative Denise Garlick to discuss FY2021 Budget

Town Moderator Scott McDermott to discuss 2020 Annual Town Meeting

Discussion (potential votes)

Proclamation for George Lester, Planning Board Member

COVID-19 Operations/Action

Action Items

FY2021 Budget

Annual/Capital Budget

Annual Town Meeting Warrant Articles

Town Administrator Update

Next Meeting Dates

May 19, 2020

May 26, 2020

Selectmen Reports

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Posted in Select Board matters

MMA Zoom meeting

Posted on May 8, 2020 | Comments Off

MMA

I attended at noon today a meeting of the Massachusetts Municipal Association’s Massachusetts Select Board Association (NB – MSA changed its name this year from “Selectmen”). Bleak news about the state budget and the financial aid we will get from the state next fiscal year starting July 1 – may be down 20% this coming year. The legislative delegation is coming to the Select Board meeting next Tuesday to personally share the bad news.

The only good news was at the end of this slide –

State Revenue and Budget Outlook
• Legislature has Announced that the Fiscal 2021 Budget Process is Delayed
• Administration & Legislative Budget Writers Held New Revenue
Hearing to Revisit Revenue Forecast, with $4B to $6B Shortfall Estimated
• State Budget Process Unclear (Joint Budget? Temporary Budgets?)
• GOOD NEWS … $3.5 Billion in the State Rainy Day Fund should Help to
Mitigate Fiscal 2020 Revenue Shortfalls (and Increased Expenditures)
• GOOD NEWS … Massachusetts Received $2.67 Billion from the Federal
CARES Act to Pay for Unexpected/Unbudgeted COVID-19 Expenses

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Posted in Budgets, Financial, Legislature, State

Aura approved by ZBA

Posted on May 8, 2020 | Comments Off

aura

Mayrock’s 56 Unit 40B Project Called “Aura” Approved Today by ZBA for the Former Legion Site

Today the Zoning Board of Appeals issued its decision approving the 56 unit 40B rental complex called the Aura, to be constructed at the site of the former Legion. The development both hopefully creates an endowment for the Legion from the purchase price and reportedly allows the Legion the use of the Aura’s common room facility for the Legion’s meetings.

Per the decision, “The Project shall consist of thirty-one (31) one-bedroom units, nineteen (19) two-bedroom units, and six (6) three-bedroom units”

The full decision can be read via the following link – Decision 1386 – Mayrock – Legion-50 Peter Kristof

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Posted in Affordable housing / 40B, Buildings, Development, Zoning

33 confirmed cases, 25 recovered

Posted on May 8, 2020 | Comments Off

COVID-19

March 11, 2020 1:15 PM

Coronavirus Information

Click here for more information about the coronavirus (COVID-19)

https://www.town.medfield.net/1860/Coronavirus-Info-COVID-19

LATEST UPDATE:

May 7, 2020 4:06 PMThe Board of Health announced two additional confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Medfield. One case has also recovered. The current case numbers are:
33 confirmed cases
25 recovered

Click here for our dedicated COVID-19 webpage.

Prior Updates

View All Updates

May 4, 2020 5:45 PMThe Board of Health announced two additional confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Medfield. Four cases have also recovered. The current case numbers are:
31 confirmed cases
24 recovered

Click here for our dedicated COVID-19 webpage.

April 30, 2020 6:11 PMThe Board of Health announced two additional confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Medfield. Two cases have also recovered. The current case numbers are:
29 confirmed cases
20 recovered

Click here for our dedicated COVID-19 webpage.

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Posted in COVID-19, health

MHS virtual art show

Posted on May 7, 2020 | Comments Off

This is really interesting and really well done – kudos to all –

AP ART & DESIGN – Virtual Gallery 2020

Per Kate Jones, K-12 Art Department Chair, the Medfield High School AP Studio teacher, Meg Drew, curated this virtual student show and designed its layout. Well done Ms. Drew!

From Jean Mineo –

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I want to share with you Medfield High School’s AP Art Exhibit which was put together by our K-12 Art Department Chair Kate Jones.

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1NlwgqDRTPsclDkccbrXM8DXv3IArrlvkqts3H4ZvZmg/edit

I think the work is stunningly mature and powerfully represents their emotions, dreams and interpretations of the world around and within them. Since the only way to see the work is virtually, we’d appreciate your sharing in whatever ways are appropriate.

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This is my neighbor, Caroline Nealon’s room –

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Posted in Art, Medfield High School, Teens

Election results

Posted on May 5, 2020 | Comments Off

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Posted in Elections