Monthly Archives: September 2023

Select Board 10/3/2023

Posted on September 30, 2023 | Comments Off on Select Board 10/3/2023
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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/7380/Select-Board-Meeting-Packet_10032023 2. Discuss and potential vote on Town Administrator goals for FY24 3. Discussion and possible appointment of a new School Building Committee member Action Items 4. Discussion and potential vote on Norfolk County ARPA allocations a. Reimbursement of FY23 capital purchases b. Reimbursements of water and sewers projects 5. Request from the Medfield Garden Club for $2,500 to beautify the 20 municipal garden sites throughout the town 6. Request from Boy Scout Troop 89 to place signs at the following locations to announce the annual Christmas Tree Pick-up & Recycling Program i. Transfer Station ii. Intersection of Main/North iii. Intersection of South Street/Route 27 b. And request to transport the trees to the Transfer Station for recycling 7. Request from the Trustees of Reservations for a one day beer/wine permit on Friday, October 13 from 8-11pm for scary movie night in Rocky Woods Citizen Comment Consent Agenda 8. The Medfield Music Association requests permission to post signs at the usual locations for 2 weeks starting October 22 to advertise ticket sales for Spaghetti with Santa 9. Boston Elite Basketball requests permission to post a sign at the intersection of North/Main for 2 weeks starting October 9 to advertise registration for basketball camps, clinics and lessons Meeting Minutes February 21, 2023 March 7, 2023 March 21, 2023 April 4, 2023 May 10, 2023 May 23, 2023 June 6, 2023 Town Administrator Updates Next Meeting Dates October 17, 2023 October 24, 2023 - Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School Election (Chenery Hall)

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MEC nets town $200K in GCA grants

Posted on September 30, 2023 | Comments Off on MEC nets town $200K in GCA grants

From Penni Conner, Chair of the Medfield Energy Committee –

Hi MEC,

Wonderful news, we received a grant for $200k.  This funds:

● $10,000, Town — Administrative assistance  

● $145,704, Library — Heat pump systems 

 ● $23,545, Townhouse — Insulation 

 ● $20,751, Medfield High School — Variable frequency drive

This is very welcome news.  Thank you all!  I am so excited with the aceleration of our energy work for our Town.

Best,

Penni

September 27, 2023 Kristine Trierweiler, Town Administrator Town of Medfield 459 Main Street Medfield, MA 02052 Dear Administrator Trierweiler: I am pleased to inform you that the Department of Energy Resources (DOER) Green Communities Division has approved an award of $200,000 for the following projects proposed in the Town of Medfield’s Green Communities Competitive Grant application. List of projects funded: ● $10,000, Town — Administrative assistance ● $145,704, Library — Heat pump systems ● $23,545, Townhouse — Insulation ● $20,751, Medfield High School — Variable frequency drives The Division reviewed Medfield’s grant application and has determined these are viable projects that meet the eligibility requirements of our Competitive Grant program. Please note that, due to the competitive nature of this grant program, the use of these funds is restricted to the specifically-approved projects listed above. Jane Pfister, Green Communities Grant Coordinator, will follow up with the contact listed in your competitive grant application to discuss next steps, including coordination of the grant contract process. The Green Communities Division looks forward to working with the Town of Medfield on your grant projects. We congratulate you on your grant award and applaud your efforts to create a cleaner energy future for your community and the Commonwealth as a whole. Please do not hesitate to contact me at 617-823-4029 or by email at Joanne.Bissetta@mass.gov with any questions you may have regarding your grant award. COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY RESOURCES 100 CAMBRIDGE ST., 9th FLOOR BOSTON, MA 02114 Telephone: 617-626-7300 Maura T. Healey Governor Kimberley Driscoll Lt. Governor Rebecca L. Tepper Secretary Elizabeth Mahony Commissioner Sincerely, Joanne Bissetta, Director Green Communities Division Cc: Osler Peterson, Chair, Select Board Amy Colleran, Facilities Director Susan McPhee, Energy Conservation Coordinator Kelly Brown, Central Regional Coordinator
Sincerely, Joanne Bissetta, Director Green Communities Division Cc: Osler Peterson, Chair, Select Board Amy Colleran, Facilities Director Susan McPhee, Energy Conservation Coordinator Kelly Brown, Central Regional Coordinator

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Angel Run (12/3) registration is open

Posted on September 27, 2023 | Comments Off on Angel Run (12/3) registration is open
 
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THE MFi ANGEL RUN 5K IS BACK!

Join us for the 18th running (or walking or strollering) on Sunday, December 3, 2023 at 12:30pm   REGISTER NOW
 

Early bird registration received by Sunday, November 5th are $30.00 per person and will include the 2023 Angel Run shirt.

The Angel Run 5K is a community “fun” raiser and family event. It brings members of our community together for a festive event to generate funds in support of Medfield residents in need. In 2006, family and friends created the run in remembrance of Natasha Domeshek. The Medfield Foundation Inc. (MFi) took up the tradition in 2012 and has raised over $280,000 with your help. Please continue the tradition of helping residents in need and register to run, walk or stroll in 2023.  Questions? Send us an email at info@medfieldfoundation.org    
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Medfield, MA 02052
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Town Board/Committee Recognition & Information Night 10/19

Posted on September 27, 2023 | Comments Off on Town Board/Committee Recognition & Information Night 10/19

From Brittney Franklin, Assistant to the Town Administrator –

I will be sending the attached invite out to all Board/Committee chairs to pass along to their members.  But we would also like to make sure anyone who is potentially interested in serving on a boards/committees is invited to come as a chance to connect with others currently serving.  Please feel free to share widely. 

Brittney

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Scarecrow Spooktacular 10/14 at Baxter Park

Posted on September 25, 2023 | Comments Off on Scarecrow Spooktacular 10/14 at Baxter Park

From Katie Duval, Executive Director of Medfield TV www.medfield.tv –

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Yoga on the Turf now noon on 10/1

Posted on September 25, 2023 | 1 comment

From Anna Mae Brooke O’Shea –

Yoga on the Turf is RESCHEDULED for Sunday, October 1st at 12pm

Due to the rain last weekend, Yoga on the Turf is RESCHEDULED for this Sunday, October 1st at 12pm at the high school turf. 

September is Suicide Awareness Month and the Medfield Coalition for Suicide Prevention (MCSP) is hosting our 7th annual Yoga on The Turf on Sunday, October 1st at 12pm at the high school turf. Tracy Buckley of Medfield Yoga Studio will host the class. The class is FREE, but donations to support the work and mission of the MCSP is greatly appreciated. 

MCSP works to promote the mental health and emotional wellbeing of all community members, to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and educate our community to help end suicide. 
Open to ALL AGES and ALL LEVELS; beginners more than welcome! Bring your own mat and water bottle. Thank you for supporting the Medfield Coalition for Suicide Prevention.

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Yoga on The Turf Sunday 9/ 24 at 12pm

Posted on September 21, 2023 | Comments Off on Yoga on The Turf Sunday 9/ 24 at 12pm

From Anna Mae O’Shea Brooke for the Medfield Coalition for Suicide Prevention –

September is Suicide Awareness Month and the Medfield Coalition for Suicide Prevention (MCSP) is hosting our annual Yoga on The Turf on Sunday, September 24 at 12pm at the high school turf. Tracy Buckley of Medfield Yoga Studio will host the class. The class is FREE, but donations to support the work and mission of the MCSP is greatly appreciated. 

MCSP works to promote the mental health and emotional wellbeing of all community members, to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and educate our community to help end suicide. 

Open to ALL AGES and ALL LEVELS; beginners more than welcome! Bring your own mat and water bottle. Thank you for supporting the Medfield Coalition for Suicide Prevention.

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Suicide Prevention Training 10/18

Posted on September 20, 2023 | Comments Off on Suicide Prevention Training 10/18

From Kathy McDonald, Director of Medfield Outreach –

Hello MCSP Members, We are excited to announce a free QPR Training! Feel Free to share this email, post to your social media or any other way that you would like to get the word out. Thanks for your support with this very important training that can save lives. Please join us for a free, in-person QPR: Question, Persuade, Refer Suicide Prevention Training taking place at the Medfield Outreach office on Wednesday, October 18th from 7:00-8:30pm. All attendees must be 18 years of age or older to participate and registration is required. Please click on the link below to register. October 18th Suicide Prevention Training Registration Form Help us spread the word about this important opportunity by sharing the attached flyer. Questions? Email medfieldoutreach@medfield.net Kathy McDonald, M.Ed., MSW, LICSW Director, Medfield Outreach Pronouns: she/her/hers (what's this?) (508) 359-7121 x2 | Medfield Outreach Website kmcdonald@medfield.net Mailing Address: 459 Main Street, Medfield, MA 02052 Physical Address: 88R South Street, Medfield, MA 02052

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Angel Run registration opens Medfield Day

Posted on September 20, 2023 | Comments Off on Angel Run registration opens Medfield Day

  The MFi Angel Run 5K is back for the 18th year!

Visit us and celebrate the opening of registration
at Discover Medfield Day on Saturday, September 23rd from 10:00am-4:00pm 

Medfield Foundation’s Angel Run booth #99  (in front of Montrose School)



This year’s Discover Medfield Day theme is “Fall in love with Medfield” and we can’t wait to show you how!  Learn about the Angel Run and the many other MFi initiatives like Hinkley Helpers, Rail Trail, Grist Mill and Sustainable Medfield! Come meet our wonderful volunteers, play a game, make a craft and vote on your favorite Angel Run shirt color!

MFi Angel Run is a USATF certified 5K run (or walk) that will take place Sunday, December 3rd at 12:30pm. Early Bird Registration opens on September 23rd. Registrations made by Sunday, November 5th, 2023 are $30.00 per person and will include a 2023 Angel Run shirt. 

The Angel Run is a high quality 5K community “fun” raiser and family event. It brings members of our community together during a festive time of year to generate funds in support of Medfield families in need. In 2006, family and friends created  the run in remembrance of Natasha Domeshek. The Medfield Foundation Inc. (MFi) took up the holiday tradition in 2012. Since then, the proceeds support town residents in need through the MFi Community Assistance Fund.

About The Medfield Foundation

The Medfield Foundation (MFi) is a 100% volunteer-run 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable corporation whose mission is to build community by supporting local non-profit initiatives, raising funds for those in need, and distributing grants that positively impact Medfield.  The funds raised from the Angel Run form MFi’s Community Assistance Fund which is allocated to Medfield residents in need through an application process administered in conjunction with Medfield Outreach. 

For more information, please visit www.medfieldfoundation.org 

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Select Board 9/19/2023

Posted on September 19, 2023 | Comments Off on Select Board 9/19/2023
TOWNOFMEDFIELD MEETING NOTICE PostedinaccordancewiththeprovisionsofM.G.L.c.30A,§§18-25 Thismeetingwillbeheldinahybridformat.TheSelectBoardwillattendinpersonand membersofthepublicmayattendinperson.Inaddition,membersofthepublicwhowishto participateviaZoommaydosobyjoiningbyoneofthefollowingoptions: 1. Tojoinonline,usethislink: https://medfield-net.zoom.us/j/88530366678?pwd=clhLODVKcnlDN3dFTDJWQjBCVzJ5Zz09 a.WebinarID:88530366678 b. Password:637025 2. Tojointhroughaconferencecall,dial929-436-2866or312-626-6799or253-215-8782 or301-715-8592or346-248-7799or669-900-6833 a. EntertheWebinarID:88530366678 b. Enterthepassword:637025 Thepacketwithmeetingmaterialsforthismeetingisavailableatthislink: https://www.town.medfield.net/DocumentCenter/View/7361/Select-Board-Meeting-Packet_09192023 SelectBoard BoardorCommittee PLACEOFMEETING DAY,DATE,ANDTIME CheneryHall,MedfieldTownHouse RemoteparticipationavailablethroughZoom Tuesday,September19,2023at7:00pm Agenda(SubjecttoChange) CalltoOrder Disclosureofvideorecording WewanttotakeamomentofappreciationforourTroopsservingaroundtheglobeindefenseof ourcountryAppointments 1. TheSelectBoardtorecognizethefollowingindividualsfortheirdedicationtotheTown ofMedfield: a. SandraCronin(Police):20yearworkanniversaryonSeptember15th 2. KarenMaguire,DanHaynesandJackRosetospeakabouttheproposedTri-County VocationalTechnicalHighSchoolProjectandupcomingtownelectionon10/24/2023 3. PenelopeConner,MedfieldEnergyCommitteeChair a. ReviewoftheMedfieldEnergyCommitteeCharter b.MedfieldEnergyCommitteeAnnualAppointments ●HildrunPassas-reappoint ● FredDavis-reappoint ● PenniConner-reappoint ● PaulFlechtelkotter-reappoint ●CynthiaGreene-reappoint ●RobertWinograd-reappoint ●GeorgeWhiting-reappoint ● JamesRedden-reappoint ●AndrewJarrell-reappoint ●EmilyLowney-reappoint ●ChrisGordon-reappoint ●KristineTrierweiler,ExOfficio-reappoint ●OslerP.Peterson,ExOfficio-reappoint ● JimNail-acceptresignation ●MeganSullivan-acceptresignation ●AlecStevens-acceptresignation ● PatriciaPembroke-acceptresignation ●EricShand-acceptresignation 4. KatieWalper,ParksandRecreationDirectortoprovideasemi-annualupdate DiscussionItems(PotentialVotes) 5. DiscussproposedrequestfromPulteHomesofNewEnglandforwaterandsewer easementsandconnectionsinanticipationoftheirproposeddevelopmentatJunction Street,DoverMassachusetts 6. DiscussandvoteonTownAdministratorPerformanceEvaluation 7. DiscussandpotentialvoteonTownAdministratorgoalsforFY24 8. DiscussoptionsforstructureofpotentialTownCharter/BylawreviewActionItems 9. DiscussandapproveplanforNorfolkCountyARPAfundreallocationforInterface ReferralServices 10.Votetoallocate$7,255.83fromtheMunicipalBuildingsStabilizationFundEmergency ReserveFundforrepairsafterfloodingatthePublicLibrary 11.DiscussthecreationofaMBTAZoningAdvisoryCommittee 12.VotetodesignateWilliamKeeganastheAppointingAuthorityHearingOfficerfora pendingmatter,pursuanttoGeneralLaws,c.31,sec.41 13.DiscussandpotentialvotetoauthorizetheTownAdministratortoissuetheRFPfora groundleaseatLot3 14.VotetoauthorizetheFireChieftosigntheAmbulanceServicePharmacyAgreement withBethIsraelDeaconessHospital-Needham,Inc 15.Votetoapproveanextensionoftimerequestforthedowntownimprovementgrant throughMassDOTSharedStreetandPlacestoDecember31,2024 16.VotetosignalettertosupportandcallfortheadvancementofH.3852,AnAct supportingelectricalloadaggregationprogramsintheCommonwealth 17.VoteonZulloGalleryrequestforaonedayliquorlicenseforthefollowingdates: a. Friday,September22from6:00pm-11:30pm b. ThursdayOctober5from6:00pm-11:30pm c. Thursday,November2from6:00pm-11:30pm d. Thursday,December7from6:00pm-11:30pm 18.ChurchoftheadventonedayliquorlicenseforFriday,October13from6:30-9:30pmfor aMurderMysteryDinnerforfellowshipandfundraising CitizenComment ConsentAgenda 19.RequestfromCharlesIntravaiaforablockpartypermitbetween27to31KenneyRoad onSeptember30from2-5pm 20.RequestfromLeahCreedforablockpartypermitbetweenEmersonandTamarack streetsonSeptember23from4-8pm 21.RequestfromLesleyDayforablockpartypermitonHattersHillRoadfromVineBrook uptothetopofHattersHillonSeptember23from4:30-8:30pmMeetingMinutes March21,2023 April4,2023 May10,2023 May23,2023 June6,2023 TownAdministratorUpdates NextMeetingDates October3,2023 October17,2023 October24,2023-Tri-CountyRegionalVocationalTechnicalHighSchoolElection(Chenery Hall) November14,2023 November28,2023 December5,2023 December19,2023 January9,2024 January23,2024 February6,2024 February20,2024 March5,2024-PresidentialPrimaryElection March12,2024 March25,2024-AnnualTownElection March26,2024 May6,2024-AnnualTownMeeting SelectBoardMemberReports ActionsTakenonBillsandWarrantsforPayments Informational
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