Monthly Archives: March 2023

Town House closing at 1PM today

Posted on March 14, 2023 | Comments Off on Town House closing at 1PM today

March 14, 2023

Town House Closing at 1PM Tuesday, March 14

Due to the weather, the Town House will be closing at 1PM Tuesday March 14.…

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MFi Legacy Fund Grant Applications due by Friday

Posted on March 14, 2023 | Comments Off on MFi Legacy Fund Grant Applications due by Friday

MEDFIELD FOUNDATION LEGACY FUND NOW ACCEPTING NON-PROFIT GRANT APPLICATIONS The Medfield Foundation Legacy Fund has announced that applications are now being accepted for its 2023 Community Impact Grants. Up to $30,000 in grants will be awarded, and any Medfield-based nonprofit or Town department is eligible. Applicants are welcome to submit a grant request online at https://www.medfieldfoundation.org/ by March 17, 2023. The Medfield Foundation Legacy Fund Community Board will review all submissions and select the finalists who will be invited to PITCH IT!, a Shark Tank-type event to be held in person on April 12, 2023. At PITCH IT!, applicants will present their proposal, goals, and financial needs and directly engage with the Community Board on their projects. The Community Board will make its final selection of grant recipients for the 2023 funding round in early May, 2023. This year marks the third round of Legacy Fund Community Impact grants. To date, over $48,000 has been awarded to seven organizations, including the Cultural Alliance of Medfield, the Friends of the MHS Theatre Society, the Friends of the Medfield Rail Trail, Medfield Cares About Prevention, Medfield Outreach, The Peak House Heritage Center, and Sustainable Medfield. Grantees have used their awards to further important projects in Medfield and, in some cases, to leverage significant additional resources such as matching grants or federal or state funding. This year’s applicants should be prepared to illustrate a strong and compelling current need for funds, and possibly present how those funds may generate additional investments in the Medfield community as well. Act fast to take advantage of this spectacular opportunity!
ABOUT THE MEDFIELD FOUNDATION LEGACY FUND The Medfield Foundation Legacy Fund is a professionally-managed endowment created to support community-driven projects. Volunteer-run and designed to complement the initiatives of Medfield organizations, the Medfield Foundation Legacy Fund raises private funds for public good. The Legacy Fund invests for the long term while also helping to address current community needs through annual competitive grantmaking for immediate positive impact. For more information or to contribute to the Medfield Foundation Legacy Fund, please visit https://www.medfieldfoundation.org/. Make an impact. Leave a Legacy!

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Solar Movie – 3/27 & 4/2

Posted on March 13, 2023 | 2 comments

From Helen Dewey –

Movie Night 2 free screenings of Catching the Sun Monday, March 27th 7pm Medfield High School Auditorium Sunday, April 2nd 1pm Medfield Library 468 Main Street Solar energy is an important part of Medfield’s Climate Action Plan. Learn how the transition to solar power is taking shape in many diverse communities. P R E S E N T E D B Y N E W D A Y F I L M S “A must-see film. An eye-opening look at workers and entrepreneurs on the forefront of the clean energy movement that will transform, and enliven the way you see the future. What is clear is the wonderful opportunity the transition to clean energy represents.” Mark Ruffalo Co-sponsored by the Medfield Energy Committee and Medfield School Committee

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Hearts for Hunter

Posted on March 8, 2023 | Comments Off on Hearts for Hunter

Hunter Hearts can be picked up thanks to Jessica Benson from the box by her mailbox at 26 Evergreen Way. My Hunter Heart is now in front of my office at the entry to the Post Office, bringing a spot of color and hopes for better things to come.

Reminder that the Hunter Run is April 2.

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Brandon Peter Mak & Dylan Reese Corbett are Eagle Scouts

Posted on March 4, 2023 | Comments Off on Brandon Peter Mak & Dylan Reese Corbett are Eagle Scouts

Brandon Peter Mak & Dylan Reese Corbett were feted at a Boy Scout Troop 89 Eagle Scout Court of Honor this afternoon at the UCC.

L-R: Scoutmaster Jim Hatch, Dylan, Fran and Terry Corbett

L-R: Eagle Advisor Ken Manning, Brandon, Hank and Cathie Mak

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Trinity Financial’s submission to Planning Board for 3/6 hearing

Posted on March 4, 2023 | Comments Off on Trinity Financial’s submission to Planning Board for 3/6 hearing

From: Sarah Raposa <sraposa@medfield.net>
Date: March 3, 2023 at 4:26:17 PM EST
To: Lisa Mead
Subject: Trinity Submission Updates for Monday



BCC to PB and FYI to others – Please see HERE for Trinity’s latest submission for Monday’s Planning Board meeting. I hope you find the cover letter with matrix helpful. The information is also being posted on the Planning Board’s webpage and shared with the Longmeadow/Evergreen folks. 

Here is the link for Monday’s meeting (7:30 pm): Join from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:
    Please click this URL to join. https://medfield-net.zoom.us/j/88330845134?pwd=YWY5c1BKVGtsTlI4akxacTMrZzA2Zz09
    Passcode: 291696

Or One tap mobile:
+16469313860,,88330845134#,,,,*291696# US
+19294362866,,88330845134#,,,,*291696# US (New York)

Or join by phone:
    Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):
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Select Board 3/7

Posted on March 3, 2023 | Comments Off on Select Board 3/7
TOWN OF MEDFIELD MEETING NOTICE Posted in accordance with the provisions of M.G.L. c. 30A, §§18-25 This meeting will be held in a hybrid format. The Board of Selectmen will attend in person and members of the public may attend in person. In addition, members of the public who wish to participate via Zoom may do so by joining by one of the following options: 1. To join online, use this link: https://medfield-net.zoom.us/j/88530366678?pwd=clhLODVKcnlDN3dFTDJWQjBCVzJ5Zz09 a. Webinar ID: 885 3036 6678 b. Password: 637025 2. 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 a. Enter the Webinar ID: 885 3036 6678 b. Enter the password: 637025 The packet with meeting materials for this meeting is available at this link: https://www.town.medfield.net/DocumentCenter/View/6910/BOS-Meeting-Packet_03072023 Board of Selectmen Board or Committee PLACE OF MEETING DAY, DATE, AND TIME Chenery Hall, Medfield Town House Remote participation available through Zoom Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at 7:00 pm Agenda (Subject to Change) 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 1. Board of Health quarterly update 2. Board of Water and Sewerage Request for ARPAApplication to Norfolk County - $370,000 for the Replacement of the UV System at the Wastewater Treatment Plant Discussion Items (Potential Votes) 3. Follow up discussion of 2023 Goals Action Items 4. Board and Committee Appointments: a. Accept the resignation of Mary McCarthy from the Conservation Commission b. Appoint John Woodhull to the Conservation Commission 5. Vote to authorize the Town Administrator to extend the town’s fixed pricing electric utilities contract with Power Options 6. Request from Roche Bros. Supermarkets to use the park behind Brothers Marketplace for their “One Day Plant Sale” on May 20th with a rain date of the 21st 7. Request to display a heart on town hall property in support of Hunter’s battle with cancer 8. Potential vote on the approval of a Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Medfield Police League, MCOP, AFL-CIO, Local 257 Contract Citizen Comment Consent Agenda 9. Request from Medfield Youth Hockey to place signs at the intersection of Route 109/Hartford Street and Route 27/South Street advertising the opening of registration starting March 8 and ending March 22 10. Request from the Medfield Lions Club for a one day beer/wine permit on March 30 from 7PM-10PM at the Zullo Gallery for a wine tasting event 11. Request from the Medfield Garden Club to place sandwich boards at the Transfer Station and North/Main from March 19-26 to advertise the Art in Bloom event 12. Request from Bellforge Arts Center for one day alcohol permits for the following dates: ● 1. April 29: 12 – 3 pm (raindate: April 30) ● 2. May 6 : 12 – 5 pm (raindate: May 7) ● 3. June 3: 12 – 7 pm (raindate: June 4) ● 4. June 10: 12 pm – 7 pm (raindate: June 11) ● 5. June 17: 12 pm – 7 pm (raindate: June 18) ● 6. June 21: 5 pm – 8 pm ● 7. June 28: 5 pm – 8 pm ● 8. July 12: 5 pm – 8 pm ● 9. July 19: 5 pm – 8 pm ● 10. July 26: 5 pm- 8 pm ● 11. Aug. 3: 5 pm – 8 pm ● 12. Aug 10: 5 pm – 8 pm ● 13. Aug. 17: 5 pm – 8 pm ● 14. Aug. 24: 5 pm – 8 pm ● 15. Aug. 31: 5 pm – 8 pm ● 16. Sept. 9: 3 – 7 pm (raindate: Sept. 10) ● 17. Sept. 16: 11 – 6 pm (raindate: Sept. 17) ● 18. Sept. 30: 12 – 6 pm (raindate: Oct. 1) ● 19. Oct. 7: 11 am – 3 pm (raindate: Oct. 8) ● 20. Oct. 14: 12 pm – 5 pm (raindate: Oct. 15) ● 21. Oct. 21: 12 pm – 5 pm (raindate: Oct. 22) ● 22. Oct. 28: 12 pm – 5 pm (raindate: Oct. 29) Meeting Minutes Town Administrator Updates Next Meeting Dates March 21, 2023 March 27, 2023 Annual Town Election March 28, 2023 Warrant Hearing Selectmen Reports Actions Taken on Bills and Warrants for Payments ● Chair signed Vendor Warrant 02/28/2023 ● Chair signed Payroll 03/02/2023 Informational ● Comcast’s policies and procedures, sample subscriber bill, work order and rate & channel line-up information for community

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MFi Legacy Fund Grant Applications due by 3/17

Posted on March 3, 2023 | Comments Off on MFi Legacy Fund Grant Applications due by 3/17

The Medfield Foundation website was updated this week, so use the new links in this iteration –

MEDFIELD FOUNDATION LEGACY FUND NOW ACCEPTING NON-PROFIT GRANT APPLICATIONS The Medfield Foundation Legacy Fund has announced that applications are now being accepted for its 2023 Community Impact Grants. Up to $30,000 in grants will be awarded, and any Medfield-based nonprofit or Town department is eligible. Applicants are welcome to submit a grant request online at https://www.medfieldfoundation.org/ by March 17, 2023. The Medfield Foundation Legacy Fund Community Board will review all submissions and select the finalists who will be invited to PITCH IT!, a Shark Tank-type event to be held in person on April 12, 2023. At PITCH IT!, applicants will present their proposal, goals, and financial needs and directly engage with the Community Board on their projects. The Community Board will make its final selection of grant recipients for the 2023 funding round in early May, 2023. This year marks the third round of Legacy Fund Community Impact grants. To date, over $48,000 has been awarded to seven organizations, including the Cultural Alliance of Medfield, the Friends of the MHS Theatre Society, the Friends of the Medfield Rail Trail, Medfield Cares About Prevention, Medfield Outreach, The Peak House Heritage Center, and Sustainable Medfield. Grantees have used their awards to further important projects in Medfield and, in some cases, to leverage significant additional resources such as matching grants or federal or state funding. This year’s applicants should be prepared to illustrate a strong and compelling current need for funds, and possibly present how those funds may generate additional investments in the Medfield community as well. Act fast to take advantage of this spectacular opportunity!
ABOUT THE MEDFIELD FOUNDATION LEGACY FUND The Medfield Foundation Legacy Fund is a professionally-managed endowment created to support community-driven projects. Volunteer-run and designed to complement the initiatives of Medfield organizations, the Medfield Foundation Legacy Fund raises private funds for public good. The Legacy Fund invests for the long term while also helping to address current community needs through annual competitive grantmaking for immediate positive impact. For more information or to contribute to the Medfield Foundation Legacy Fund, please visit https://www.medfieldfoundation.org/. Make an impact. Leave a Legacy!

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MFi Community Forum – 3/27

MEDFIELD FOUNDATION INC. PRESENTS Please Join Us for An Evening of Conversation Amongst Our Community Groups March 27, 6:30pm Training Room, Public Safety Building Pizza will be served PLEASE RSVP by MARCH 20 to kirsten@medfieldfoundation.org Legacy Fund grant applications are now available For further information see www.medfieldfoundation.org A COMMUNITY CONVERSATION “HELP US HELP YOU”

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Posted on March 2, 2023 in Medfield Foundation

Medfield Foundation Legacy Fund grant applications open until 3/17

Posted on March 2, 2023 | Comments Off on Medfield Foundation Legacy Fund grant applications open until 3/17
MEDFIELD FOUNDATION LEGACY FUND NOW ACCEPTING NON-PROFIT GRANT APPLICATIONS The Medfield Foundation Legacy Fund has announced that applications are now being accepted for its 2023 Community Impact Grants. Up to $30,000 in grants will be awarded, and any Medfield-based nonprofit or Town department is eligible. Applicants are welcome to submit a grant request online at https://www.medfieldfoundation.org/ by March 17, 2023. The Medfield Foundation Legacy Fund Community Board will review all submissions and select the finalists who will be invited to PITCH IT!, a Shark Tank-type event to be held in person on April 12, 2023. At PITCH IT!, applicants will present their proposal, goals, and financial needs and directly engage with the Community Board on their projects. The Community Board will make its final selection of grant recipients for the 2023 funding round in early May, 2023. This year marks the third round of Legacy Fund Community Impact grants. To date, over $48,000 has been awarded to seven organizations, including the Cultural Alliance of Medfield, the Friends of the MHS Theatre Society, the Friends of the Medfield Rail Trail, Medfield Cares About Prevention, Medfield Outreach, The Peak House Heritage Center, and Sustainable Medfield. Grantees have used their awards to further important projects in Medfield and, in some cases, to leverage significant additional resources such as matching grants or federal or state funding. This year’s applicants should be prepared to illustrate a strong and compelling current need for funds, and possibly present how those funds may generate additional investments in the Medfield community as well. Act fast to take advantage of this spectacular opportunity!

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