Monthly Archives: August 2021

Trash survey by Girl Scouts Chloe McCormack & Amelia Meehan

Posted on August 13, 2021 | Comments Off on Trash survey by Girl Scouts Chloe McCormack & Amelia Meehan

From Girl Scouts Chloe McCormack and Amelia Meehan, Girl Scout Troop 74900, medfieldtrashsurvey@gmail.com –

Survey link  

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Posted in Environmental, Green, Open space, Planning, Recycling & Solid Waste

Medfield census data shows a 6.4% population increase from 2010

Posted on August 13, 2021 | 1 comment

The Boston Globe published the 2020 census data for Medfield –

I have not yet seen the census figures on the number of residences in town in 2020, which will be essential for determining our 40B safe harbor status.

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Posted in Federal Government

MAPC’s Climate Resilient Land Use Website

Posted on August 13, 2021 | Comments Off on MAPC’s Climate Resilient Land Use Website

Email from MAPC this morning –

You don’t want to miss this.
   

Announcing: MAPC’s Climate Resilient Land Use Website

This vast new resource has the tools your community needs to combat the growing impact of rainstorms, sea level rise, heat, and drought.   It features regulatory language from MAPC municipalities and beyond, background information, and resources – on floodplain and wetlands restrictions, tree protection and water conservation, design standards, and zoning incentives. New information is being added all the time.

Visit the website  

Does your community have regulations that should be included? Is there something you would like to see on the website?  
Let us know – contact Principal Environmental Planner Anne Herbst aherbst@mapc.org!  
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Posted in Climate, MAPC

MMA’s weekly update

Posted on August 13, 2021 | Comments Off on MMA’s weekly update

Emailed from the Massachusetts Municipal Association this morning –

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MMA Website Weekly Review
A digest of all the latest updates we’ve posted this week on MMA.org. 


   
State officials explain ARPA reporting requirements for metropolitan cities
On Aug. 11
The MMA today hosted a Zoom webinar, featuring officials from the Executive Office for Administration and Finance, presenting information regarding the American Rescue Plan Act’s reporting requirements for Metropolitan Cities. …  
DPH launches new online Environmental Justice Tool
On Aug. 12
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health Bureau of Environmental Health announced the launch of its new online Environmental Justice (EJ) Tool in late July. …  

Registration opens for DLS’s “What’s New in Municipal Law” seminar
On Aug. 9
The Division of Local Services will offer its annual “What’s New in Municipal Law” seminar for local officials on Sept. 23 at The Lantana in Randolph and on Sept. 30 at the Log Cabin Banquet and Meeting House in Holyoke. …


 

Lunenburg, Sudbury and Wellesley police take part in empathy training program
On Aug. 9
After a chance conversation between a police chief and a community member, several police departments across the state are participating in a new empathy training program adapted from a program for medical professionals. …  


Newton restricts zoning for firearms businesses
On Aug. 9
The city of Newton last month adopted zoning changes that limit locations and restrict operations for firearms businesses that want to open within city limits. …    



In Case You Missed It  



MMA relaunches MassTown Careers campaign to promote municipal jobs
As we emerge from the pandemic and many people are reassessing their career paths, the MMA is relaunching its MassTown Careers campaign, an initiative aimed at attracting a new generation of workers to rewarding careers in the state’s 351 cities and towns. …  

Let us know about your local news
Every day across the Commonwealth, municipal leaders are figuring out ways to deliver services more efficiently, save taxpayers money, engage more citizens in the vital work of local government, or generally improve the effectiveness of the layer of government that has the most direct impact on people’s lives. …    


ARPA, CARES and FEMA  





Federal Funds Resource Area
The MMA has gathered a wide range of resources related to the three key federal pandemic-related funding streams: ARPA, CARES and FEMA. This page will be continuously updated with all the resources local government needs to make use of these funding streams.    


New in COVID-19 Guidance Memorandum: ARPA Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund – County Reallocations

Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund Allocations by Municipality (updated to include county reallocations)

Federal Funds Resource page

COVID-19 Weekly Public Health Report

See our entire COVID-19 resource center    



Upcoming MMA Events

Management Association summer meeting – August 19

Councillors’ Association webinar – September 9

Select Board Association webinar – September 10

Management Association meeting – September 17

MMHR Fall Conference – September 23

View our entire event calendar    


New this week in Municipal Job Listings

We’ve added 65 new listings to our municipal job board this week, including openings for Payroll Manager, Director of Public Works, Recruitment Manager, ARPA Director, Deputy Town Clerk, Town Treasurer, Staff Librarian and Planner. View these listings, and more, on our job board.

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What COVID-19 Has Taught Us About Worker Safety

Posted on August 9, 2021 | Comments Off on What COVID-19 Has Taught Us About Worker Safety

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Mental Health Support During COVID-19
COVID-19 has affected us all, both physically and mentally. Anxiety, exhaustion, frustration, and loneliness are influencing our daily lives and can be overwhelming. As the pandemic lingers, it is important to care for your mental and physical health. If you or someone you love needs mental health support during this difficult time, help is available. Check out these resources from Mental Health America, including guidance for frontline workers, wellness and coping, caregiving, parenting, marginalized communities, and more.
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covid worker safety
The COVID-19 pandemic upended how we shop, educate, socialize, and of course, work. And while many people were able to work from home, there are those heroes who venture out every day for their jobs, putting themselves at great risk. Some companies protected their employees … and some definitely did not. Read on for our overview of workplace safety during COVID-19 and what we might expect for an uncertain future.
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BY THE NUMBERS
40%
According to one study, restaurant workers saw their chances of dying during the pandemic double to 40%.
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VIDEO BOOKMARK
Extreme Stress on Health Care Workers
Many healthcare and frontline workers suffered from overwhelming mental stress during the pandemic. 
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THE DOCKET
GET TOWN OF MEDFIELD INFORMATION AT MY BLOG

CORONAVIRUS OVERSIGHT
The U.S. Government Accountability Office tracks the federal response to the COVID-19 pandemic and more than $4.7 trillion in spending. 
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Posted in COVID-19

Office Hours Tomorrow 9-10AM

Posted on August 5, 2021 | Comments Off on Office Hours Tomorrow 9-10AM

Selectman Office Hours this Friday

I hold regular monthly office hours at The Center on the first Friday of every month from 9:00 to 10:00 AM (my litigation schedule permitting).

Residents are welcome to stop by to talk in person about any town matters.

I can be reached at 508-359-9190 about Medfield matters.

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Posted in Select Board matters