Monthly Archives: October 2023

Scott McDermott calls it quits as Moderator

Letter to the town from long term and extremely high quality moderator, Scott McDermott, sharing with residents his decision to not seek re-election. Thank you Scott McDermott for all that you have done for the Town of Medfield!

October 27, 2023
Special hello to my friends and neighbors.
Why should I have all the fun? After twenty-one years as Medfield’s Town Moderator, I will not be a candidate for re-election in next spring’s town election.
Our community is a special place. Serving as moderator has been the highest honor and privilege of my professional career. And it has been a great, great pleasure.
Being Moderator has been such a wonderful experience because of you. I thank the members of our Medfield community: neighbors, volunteers, professional staff, community leaders, and friends. It has been a blessing to closely engage for 25 years with the individuals and groups who have contributed so much to the exceptional vitality, caring, energy, and forward progress of our community. Community matters. And in Medfield, ‘community’ is our distinctive competency.
I’m not going anywhere – perhaps I’ll even take the opportunity to be more outspoken. I care deeply about elementary education, open space, our downtown, our history and heritage, and the values of community. I continue to care, passionately, about the high standards of our local government. I also continue to be amazed at all the volunteer initiatives and efforts that make Medfield a special place to live, work, and raise families.
So, there it is. Elected annually, this December will be the first time since 2002 that I will not be stopping by the Town Clerk’s office to pick up my nomination papers. It has been a wonderful journey. Soon you will hear more from me as a ‘lame-duck’ Town Moderator. But in the meantime, thank you and enjoy our autumn as we head towards the holiday season.
All the best,
Scott F. McDermott
Scott F. McDermott
Town Moderator
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TOWN OF MEDFIELD
Scott F. McDermott
Town Moderator

Angel Run is both Family Fun & supports Residents in Need

The Medfield Foundation Angel Run raises money for Medfield residents in need that have nowhere else to turn for emergency funds – and all signs indicate that this will be a particularly hard winter with rising prices and less funding.  We would love for you to join us in raising funds for people in need who are literally in our backyards…

The Angel Run 5K is a festive event for families, friends, teams, clubs and more. Run, walk or stroll through its decorated course filled with musicians, refreshments and inspiration. This year’s Angel Run will be on Sunday, December 3rd at 12:30pm at the Medfield High School. 

Those registering by Sunday, November 5th, will receive a free Angel Run shirt! Standard online registration closes November 19th (without a shirt), but in-person registration will be available on the day of the event.

Register Here!!

Donate more to help your fellow Medfield residents who are in need.

Donate Here!

Please share this letter with your team, friends, neighbors and customers. 

For more information, go to Angel Run | Medfield Foundation to register and learn more.  (And remember, if you want an Angel Run shirt, please register by November 5th!)

Let’s make this the best Angel Run ever. Thank you for your help, and we hope to see you there!

With Gratitude, 

The Medfield Foundation Board of Directors 

and the Co-Chairs of the Medfield Foundation Angel Run

Halfrey Home opens

Halfrey Home, an interior design studio & showroom owned and operated by Marc and Sarah Halfrey, recently opened a bricks and mortar location next to Bullards.

From their website:

INTERIOR DESIGN STUDIO

WE OFFER FULL INTERIOR DESIGN SERVICES!

Whether it’s a furniture refresh or a full remodel and renovation, we can help you. Our service area includes several towns around Medfield, including Millis, Holliston, Sherborn, Dover, Norfolk, and Walpole. Beyond what furnishings are currently available in our showroom, we can incorporate pieces from many of your favorite furniture retail brands and any of your existing pieces. Our design fees are non-commission based, flat rates, allowing for unbiased design recommendations helping you choose the best options for you. Initial discussions are always complimentary, drop us an email or stop by during our open showroom hours and we’ll help you get started.

SARAH HALFREY, NCIDQ

interior design + showroom manager

sarah@halfreyhome.com

mon – wed 10am – 3pm

thurs – fri 10am – 5pm

saturdays 3 – 6pm

UCC Pumpkin Patch

I highly recommend to families with young children to make this year the start of their annual visit to the UCC Pumpkin Patch. There is lots for young kids to explore and do, plus great family photo ops. Start your family’s Halloween pumpkin picking tradition.

My family’s pumpkin this year from the UCC Pumpkin Patch. I wonder if it will fall off on the way home.

Textile/Clothing Collection – St. Edwards Church today & tomorrow / FOAM 11/4-5 at SWAP

TSARC monthly email –


October TSARC Edition

SWAP Has Closed for the Year

Thank you to all the volunteers who made it a successful season!
Thank you to all the residents who donated items and those that took those items for reuse.
Just imagine how many tons we kept from being thrown away!

Electronics Recycling Event
Electronics Recycling will be held at the Transfer Station
October 28, 9 AM – 1 PM
Acceptable items and prices:
TVs under 24″ – $15TVs 24″ and over – $25Console or Wood TV – $40Projection TV – $40CRT Tube Monitors – $15Flat Screen Monitors – Free
CASH or CHECK only Accepted



Textile/Clothing Collection – St. Edwards Church

October 28 & 29 9 AM – 5 PM

Bring all your clothing and textiles (bags, shoes, towels, sheets, blankets, curtains, stuffed animals) to the back parking lot of St. Edwards Church,133 Spring St Medfield
PLEASE BAG ALL YOUR DONATIONS!
The truck will be there both Saturday and Sunday, October 28th and 29th from 9 AM – 5 PM


FOAM Collection – November 4 & 5, 9 AM – 2 PM

FOAM Collection to be held on Saturday and Sunday, November 4th and 5th from 9 AM – 2 PM
Collection will take place in the SWAP Area
All colors of CLEAN foam in white or clear plastic bags will be accepted for the collection. All stickers must be removed.
Please make sure the foam is breakable, if it bends, that isn’t the correct type for recycle during this collection.
Clear bags can be purchased at Wills Hardware as well as other stores.


Compost Bins
If you are interested in purchasing a Backyard Compost Bin, please send an email tomedfieldtsarc@gmail.com
Include the words Compost Bin in the subject line and include your name and address
This sale is only available to Medfield Residents
We need to reach a minimum number before we can place an order
We will be in touch when we have a date for the next sale

Reuse instead of buying new!

More items from the Library of Things at the Medfield Public Library
You only need a library card to borrow any of these items!What’s all the hype about?
Everyone is using an Instant Pot to cook all sorts of things from stew to soup to casseroles and even desserts! Borrow one and see if it’s something you would like to purchase.

Going camping or need extra light in the garage or backyard for a game or party?
Borrow this portable lantern and shed some light on it!


Need extra computer storage?
Borrow this external drive and offload some data from your internal drive. Use it to transfer to another computer or print some photos.




Transfer Station Hours 
OctoberWednesday 9 AM – 4 PMFriday 9 AM – 4 PMSaturday 9 AM – 4 PM
NovemberWednesday 9 AM – 4 PMFriday 9 AM – 4 PMSaturday 9 AM – 4 PMSunday 9 AM – 4 PM 

Medfield Day 2023

Thank you to everyone who stopped by on a slightly soggy day to visit our booth.
The winner of our Backyard Compost Bin was Diana Frascella
Congratulations Diana!Rain Barrels
If you have ordered a rain barrel, please remember to pick it up on Saturday, October 14th from 9 AM – 4 PM in the SWAP Area
Thank you for your orders!Sustainable Medfield Action of the Quarter

The Sustainable Medfield Action of the Quarter is Food
You can participate by doing the following :
Eat more plantsEat the rainbow (colorful fruits and vegetables)Make responsible protein choicesCut the wasteEat local and eat what’s in seasonEat Clean (eat organic avoid processed foods)Pass on Plastic (use less take-out containers and plastic utensils)


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Tri-Country funding wins a YES / MSBA commits $19m. more

From the Milford Daily News

Voters in 11 Tri-County communities approve funding construction of new voke school

Tom Benoit

The Milford Daily News

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Voters from 11 communities across three counties approved funding construction of a new Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School building.

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Email today from the Tri-County School Superintendent, Karen Maguire –

Hello everyone-

At the MSBA board meeting this morning the Board unanimously voted in favor of the staff recommendation to increase the reimbursement for our project. We should be seeing about 19 million dollars in additional reimbursement.  

This is great news for us. We will continue to work toward identifying additional funding sources for this project. 

Be well-

Karen 

Election today until 8PM at Town House on whether to approve the new $253m. Tri-County School building project

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Special Election: Tuesday, October 24 from 12-8pm, 2nd floor Chenery Hall, Town House

The last day to register to vote for the October 24, 2023 Tri-County Election is this Saturday, October 14, 2023 by 5:00pm.

See “Screenagers Under the Influence” 11/2 at 6PM at MHS

This is what the last post should have looked like –

See “Screenagers Under the Influence” 11/2 at 6PM at MHS

From Medfield Outreach –

Details

Event by Medfield Outreach and MCAP – Medfield Cares About Prevention

Medfield High School Auditorium

Public  · Anyone on or off Facebook

Join us on November 2nd from 6-8pm @ the Medfield High School Auditorium for a viewing of “Screenagers Under the Influence” and a panel discussion following the film. This free event is appropriate for high school-aged students and older.

This film is the third in the Screenagers trilogy and explores how our tech revolution has impacted teens’ views and behaviors around alcohol, vaping, cannabis, and other substances, and what parents, schools, and teens can do to support healthy decision-making.

Watch the trailer and learn more about the film here: https://www.screenagersmovie.com/about-screenagers-under…

Panelists include representatives from the @BostonChildrensHospital @digitalwellnesslab and Adolescent Substance Use & Addiction Program (ASAP), as well as the new @NewHarborBH and our very own Medfield Outreach.

This event has been brought to you by @medfieldcares @medfieldoutreach and the Medfield Public Schools. Support provided by @medfieldtv

Questions? Email medfieldoutreach@medfield.net or call (508) 359-7121 

THIS MORNING 9-10AM

Selectman Office Hours Today


I hold regular monthly office hours at The Center on the first Friday of every month from 9:00 to 10:00 AM. 
Residents are welcome to stop by to talk in person about any town matters.
Residents can also have coffee and see the Council on Aging in action (a vibrant organization with lots going on).