Monthly Archives: May 2024

BELLFORGE Art & Craft Festival this Saturday

Posted on May 15, 2024 | 1 comment

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BELLFORGE Art & Craft Festival

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BELLFORGE Art & Craft Festival

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Sat, May 18, 2024 at 11:00 AM

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45 Hospital Rd, Medfield, MA, 02052

First time FORGE:  Art & Craft Festival at Bellforge Arts Center!

Discover creativity at the FORGE+ Art & Craft Festival, MetroWest’s newest gathering for art enthusiasts and craft connoisseurs.

Join Us…..OVER 35 Vendors will be there displaying their Arts and Crafts.

CLICK HERE for more information

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Medfield Community Market opens Sunday

Posted on May 15, 2024 | Comments Off on Medfield Community Market opens Sunday

Medfield Community Market opens this Sunday.

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P&R commissioner opening

Posted on May 15, 2024 | Comments Off on P&R commissioner opening

The Medfield Park & Recreation Commission has one open commissioner position that will be filled on June 11. 2024 by a joint vote of the Medfield Park & Recreation Commission and the Select Board at a joint meeting of the two boards.

Interested candidates must submit an expression of interest by June 4, 2024.

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Select Board 5/14/2024

Posted on May 14, 2024 | Comments Off on Select Board 5/14/2024
  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/7905/Select-Board-Meeting-Packet_05142024
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 Select Board 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/7905/Select-Board-Meeting-Packet_05142024 Select Board Board or Committee PLACE OF MEETING DAY, DATE, AND TIME Chenery Hall, Medfield Town House Remote participation available through Zoom Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 6:00 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. MAPC to present the final IE District presentation to the Select Board 2. R.E. Brown and Company to provide exit conference for Fiscal Year 2023 Audit 3. Chris Potts and Bill Pope to request the posting of signs around town as part of the launch of the Zullo Gallery augmented reality exhibit using the historically inspired theme, “Evolution of a Small Town.” Details: a. The QR public art/sign request would be for May 15 to June 23. b. Each QR code would be printed on no larger than 8 ½ x 11 laminated paper, and attached to a wooden stake, metal lawn sign frame, nearby tree, or window if available, with all or most signs on public vs. private property (if private, we will get that permission too). Public locations might include the sidewalk lawn area adjacent to the street, if applicable. c. There would be roughly 14-15 outdoor locations for the public art QR code signs (some exact locations TBD and can be updated before the Select Board meeting): i. Town House ii. Library/Gazebo area (2-3 different signs) iii. Peak House (garden) iv. Zullo Gallery (outside) v. Meetinghouse/First Parish UU vi. Baker’s Pond vii. Former Inness residence/studio viii. Former Medfield State Hospital (2 different locations) ix. EV Charging Station behind Bank of America x. Historical Society (Jack the Dog) xi. Jack the Dog power box on Main St. 4. Russet Morrow to request approval for an event held by the Kingsbury Club for their Triathlon for Kids on August 18 starting at 8:30 am with a swim at the Kingsbury Club, followed by a bike segment on the rail trail, and running through the COA parking lot pending approval by Public Safety 5. Mary Wood to request approval for an event at the Medfield State Hospital for the Bay State Trail Riders Association fundraising event on June 9th from 9am to 2pm and request that the fee to use the grounds be reduced Discussion Items (Potential Votes) 6. Discussion on process for setting dog control off leash areas pursuant to the new town meeting approved bylaw Action Items 7. Vote to sign the contract with Energy Management Associates, Inc. to perform energy audit services at Town buildings to be funded by a $50,000 state earmark 8. Vote to sign the state Standard Contract Form to accept an additional $20,000 earmark for the refurbishment and expansion of the Metacomet park tennis courts 9. Authorize the Town Administrator to renew the Town’s Police and Fire 111f Injured on Duty Insurance Policy with VFIS 10. Vote to sign the legal agreement with the firms of Baron & Budd, P.C.; Sandman Law, LLC; and Cossich Sumich Parsiola & Taylor LLC with respect to claims and/or actions for damages arising from contamination of water and water wells by Perfluorooctanoic Acid (“PFOA”), Perfluorooctane Sulfonate (“PFOS”), Aqueous Film Forming Foam (“AFFF”), their degradation products, and other contaminants of concern 11. Vote to sign the contract with VHB for design development site civil engineering plans for the Medfield State Hospital Redevelopment (HousingWorks Grant) 12. Announce Vacancy for Parks and Recreation Commission a. Discussion of Appointment Process Citizen Comment Consent Agenda 13. Approve request for this year’s CF Cycle for Life which is scheduled for Saturday, October 5th and will cross Medfield between miles 18.5 and 21.4 from Dover via Harding Street, taking a right onto Hospital Road, taking a right onto Route 27, and then taking a left onto Route 115 and heading into Millis Meeting Minutes Town Administrator Updates Next Meeting Dates May 6, 2024 - Annual Town Meeting May 14, 2024 May 28, 2024 June 11, 2024 June 25, 2024 July 16, 2024 August 20, 2024 September 3, 2024 - State Primary Election September 10, 2024 September 17, 2024 October 1, 2024 October 15, 2024 November 5, 2024 - Presidential Election November 12, 2024 November 19, 2024 December 3, 2024 December 17, 2024 Select Board Member Reports Actions Taken on Bills and Warrants for Payments ● Vendor Warrant 05/07/2024 ● Payroll Warrant 05/09/2024 Informational

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Anti-Racism Vigil 5/30

Posted on May 11, 2024 | Comments Off on Anti-Racism Vigil 5/30

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Anti-Racism Vigil To Be Held In Medfield On Thursday, May 30th

Stones of Sorrow, Ripples of Hope, Anti-Racism Vigil to be held on the grounds of the First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church at 7pm.

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Posted on May 11, 2024 in Uncategorized

New School Building Committee Public Forums: 5/15 at 7PM, 5/19 at 4PM, & 5/29 at 11AM

Posted on May 8, 2024 | Comments Off on New School Building Committee Public Forums: 5/15 at 7PM, 5/19 at 4PM, & 5/29 at 11AM

New School Building Committee Public Forums

From the School Building Committee website –

SCHOOL BUILDING COMMITTEE

May 2024 SBC UPDATE: 

  • The SBC heard a presentation from FutureThink explaining their recent enrollment projection findings. The findings aligned with the previous NESDEC enrollment projections. You can read the full report on our Town website page 
  • The SBC finished editing a letter to distribute with the community that gives a financial update about the possible costs associated with building a new school or doing an add/reno project. A financial update was presented to the SBC in March by the Warrant Committee co-chair Stephen Callahan. School Building Committee (03-06-2024)
  • Forum Planning: The SBC discussed/planned the May forums with a focus on site options for the future building project. Please join us at one of these locations: May 15th@7:00 Dale Street School cafeteria, May 19th @ 4:00 Dale Street School cafeteria, May 29@11:00 Town House second floor, May 31st@10:30 Senior Center.
  • The SBC now has a Facebook page to provide another avenue for sharing updates and important information with the Medfield community. If you have a FB page, search for the Medfield School Building Committee to get the update. 

Watch the May 1st  meeting here School Building Committee (05-01-2024)

Next meeting- June 5th  @7:00 Public Safety Building

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Annual town meeting (ATM) results

Posted on May 8, 2024 | 3 comments

Board of Selectmen

Posted on: May 7, 2024

Annual Town Meeting Results

Annual Town Meeting

The Annual Town Meeting took action on 34 Warrant Articles. In addition to passing a FY2025 Operating Budget, the Town Meeting voted to approve the MBTA Communities Multi-Family Zoning Article, an amended Dog Control Bylaw and did not approve the authorization for the sale of the Hinkley North property. A full listing of all the Town Meeting actions can be found on the 2024 Annual Town Meeting site. 

The bylaw changes will first need to be approved by the Attorney General and review takes approximately ninety (90) days before the new bylaws will become official. 

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EV car show this Sunday, 1-3

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Posted on May 3, 2024 in Uncategorized

Office hours this Friday, 5/3/24, 9-10AM

Posted on May 2, 2024 | Comments Off on Office hours this Friday, 5/3/24, 9-10AM

Select Board 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. 
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).

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