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SB 5/26/20

Posted on May 22, 2020 | Comments Off on SB 5/26/20

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TOWN OF MEDFIELD MEETING NOTICE Posted in accordance with the provisions of MGL Chapter 39 Section 23A, as amended Due to the COVID-19 emergency, this meeting will take place remotely. Members of the public who wish to view or listen to the meeting may do so by joining via the web, or a conference call. 1. To join online, use this link: https://zoom.us/j/91464936778?pwd=c2JXVEZHcHVEUWdlSDN2L2hQR1pWUT09 a. Enter Password: 3VmmqK 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: 914 6493 6778 b. Enter the password: 052527 Board of Selectmen Board or Committee PLACE OF MEETING DAY, DATE, AND TIME Remote Meeting held on Zoom Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at 7:00 pm Agenda (Subject to Change) 7:00 PM 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 Sarah Raposa to discuss CDBG Application Maurice Goulet requests Board of Selectmen to sign contract with VHB for paving inspection Kristine Trierweiler requests Board of Selectmen to authorize the Town Administrator to sign annual insurance renewal for the Medfield State Hospital Kristine Trierweiler requests Board of Selectmen to sign contract with McKechnie Associates Inc. for landscaping services at the Medfield State Hospital Posted: Town Clerk Kristine Trierweiler requests Board of Selectmen to sign MOA for health insurance Kristine Trierweiler requests Board of Selectmen to authorize the Town Administrator to sign new health insurance rate proposal 7:30 PM – Board of Selectmen to attend Annual Warrant Hearing Discussion (potential votes) COVID-19 Operations/Action Action Items FY2021 Budget Annual/Capital Budget Annual Town Meeting Warrant Articles Town Administrator Update Next Meeting Dates Selectmen Reports

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32 cases confirmed, 31 recovered

Posted on May 22, 2020 | Comments Off on 32 cases confirmed, 31 recovered

COVID-19

LATEST UPDATE:

May 21, 2020 8:27 PM

The Board of Health has announced the following case numbers of COVID-19 in Medfield:
32 cases confirmed
31 recovered

Click here for our dedicated COVID-19 webpage

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MHS graduation guidelines

Posted on May 21, 2020 | Comments Off on MHS graduation guidelines

From the emailed newsletter this afternoon from Division of Local Services (DLS) –

DLS

DESE Provides Guidance Related to High School Graduations
Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Earlier today, the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) released guidance concerning high school graduations. Please see below.

Graduation guidelines:

Between now and July 18, graduation should be held virtually or in limited circumstances following safety protocols, such as car parades.

Beginning July 19, graduation ceremonies can take place OUTSIDE under certain conditions, assuming the public health data supports continued opening of our state, at that time.

  • Any graduation ceremony must be held outside only in a large venue to accommodate social distancing of at least six feet if attendees are not from the same immediate household. Tents or other enclosures are not permitted.
  • Only immediate family of graduates can attend. Families must sign up in advance, and only those who have pre-registered may attend.
  • All attendees must wear face masks in accordance with the Governor’s COVID-19 Executive Order No. 31 and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health’s guidance. Speakers may remove masks during their remarks.
  • Graduates should individually be invited to walk across the stage and turn their tassel in lieu of receiving a diploma by hand. No handshakes or hugs.

Social distancing guidelines

  • Guests who are not part of the same immediate household must be seated at least 6 feet apart. Members of the same household are permitted to sit together less than 6 feet apart.
  • If there is fixed seating, rows should be blocked off and kept empty to allow for sufficient distancing between rows.
  • Children under 5-years-old and older adults, or those with vulnerable health conditions, should be discouraged from attending.
  • School staff must monitor the number of attendees entering and confirm they have pre-registered.
  • No receptions are permitted before or after the graduation.

Venues must have sufficient access to hand-washing facilities, including soap and running water, as well as alcohol-based hand sanitizers available at all entrances and exits.

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Posted in Medfield High School, State

MFD status update

Posted on May 21, 2020 | Comments Off on MFD status update

Email from Chief Carrico –

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On Monday May 18th the department returned to normal staffing levels per the contract.  The number of routine calls has dropped over the last two months, as many do not want to go to the hospital in fear of potential exposures.  Since March 22, we have had 12 exposure forms completed due to flu like symptoms calls.  Two members were tested and both were negative and we have had no lost time due to the virus.  Surprisingly, we have had an increase in oven fires which is due to the increase in homeowners being at home due to the virus.

 

On March 1st, we began a special study at the request of the Fire Marshal.  The special study looks at the impact of COVID-19 and all emergency responses.  The data is based on entries into the department’s National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) software. The breakdown is as follows:

 

Study                                #Studies    Percentage

COVID-19 Suspected          15             4.64%

COVID-19 Confirmed            2              0.62%

COVID-19 Not a factor       239           73.74%

Unknown                                67             20.74%

 

On Thursday May 21, our inspectional program resumed on a limited basis.  Inspections will not be conducted in any residence with occupants experiencing flu like symptoms.

 

We have been providing birthday drive-bys with Engine 2 over the last several weeks.  Several members of the department have volunteered and we have not used on-duty staff.

 

The Fire Cadet Program started the end of January and was cut short due to the pandemic.  High School seniors Liam Frazier and Jocelyn O’Toole participated in the program which lasted 6 weeks.  Unfortunately, it was cut short before it could be completed.

 

William C. Carrico II

Fire Chief/EMD

Medfield Fire

112 North Street

Medfield, MA 02052

(O) 508-359-2323 Ext 3186

(C) 508-498-3570

(F) 508-359-2212

 

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Virus risks to avoid

Posted on May 20, 2020 | Comments Off on Virus risks to avoid

COVID-19

Good fact based description of the virus risks we all face from today’s MassterList.com email –

1 – UMass Dartmouth biologist becomes a blogging sensation with post on coronavirus risks

 

Erin S. Bromage, an associate professor of biology at UMass-Dartmouth, has become a sort of blogging star after he wrote an “impressively clear explanation” on how the coronavirus actually spreads, mostly via large crowds in confined spaces. The title of Bromage’s post: “The Risks – Know Them – Avoid Them.” It’s an impressively clear explanation indeed.

 

erinbromage.com

The Risks – Know Them – Avoid Them

https://www.erinbromage.com/post/the-risks-know-them-avoid-them

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Chicken found at MSH

Posted on May 20, 2020 | 1 comment

This friendly and happy chicken was found by Deb and Kristen near the Overlook at Medfield State Hospital yesterday afternoon.  Call me at 508-359-9190 or email me at Osler.Peterson@OslerPeterson.com if it is yours.

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Posted in Animals, Medfield State Hospital

Dale Street School survey

Posted on May 20, 2020 | Comments Off on Dale Street School survey

From town web site –

Posted on: May 20, 2020

Dale Street School Project Seeks Community Input

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The Dale Street School Project Building Committee is asking all Medfield residents for their input regarding the Dale Street School Building Project.  Renovating or replacing the existing 80 year old Dale Street School has been a strategic objective for the School District and Town for several years.

As a follow-up to the May 19 Community Forum, the School Building Committee is asking the community to provide additional feedback on the project by completing the Dale Street School Project Community Survey.  The survey is available to complete through May 27.  The School Building Committee is hoping for a strong response to the survey and is looking forward to your input.  The results of the survey will be shared with the community.  Please reach out to DaleStreetSchoolProject@gmail.com with any further questions.

Please take the following quick survey.  Thank you for your time!

 

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/J5SGTVD

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Posted in Buildings, Information, Schools

Zoom yoga with Tracy Buckley

Posted on May 19, 2020 | Comments Off on Zoom yoga with Tracy Buckley

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May is Mental Health Awareness Month

The Medfield Coalition for Suicide Prevention, a a Medfield Foundation inititive, administered by Medfield Youth Outreach, invites you to join their 2020 Medfield Shows their Heart Campaign…

In the spirit of relaxation and free time enjoyment, we would like to invite you to a Zoom yoga session graciously hosted by Tracy Buckley, owner and instructor at Medfield Yoga, on Saturday, 5/30/2020, at 11am. Please sign up by emailing medfieldyouthoutreach@medfield.net, and let us know if you would like to participate and we will send you the Zoom link. This is a very inclusive yoga session!

Together we can breathe deeply, stay calm, grounded and present! We are showing solidarity and togetherness, even as we remain physically distant.

Donations are welcome (online on the MFi website- follow the link below-right mouse click on Open Hyperlink or by mail), and please specify art class- Medfield Coalition for Suicide Prevention.

Medfield Foundation Donation Address

 

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Posted in health, MCSP - Medfield Coalition for Suicide Prevention, Recreation

Take the small business survey

Posted on May 19, 2020 | Comments Off on Take the small business survey

From our Town Planner, Sarah Raposa –

ATTENTION: Medfield Microenterprises The Town of Medfield has the opportunity to pursue funding in order to create a local microenterprise grant program. Microenterprises are businesses with 5 or fewer employees, one of which is the owner. In order to determine the amount of the prospective funding request and how the program will operate if funded, we need to know more about microenterprises in Medfield. Please take this short survey: https://forms.gle/21XyGaYof2VAoKym9

The Town of Medfield has the opportunity to pursue funding in order to create a local microenterprise grant program. Microenterprises are businesses with 5 or fewer employees, one of which is the owner. In order to determine the amount of the prospective funding request and how the program will operate if funded, we need to know more about microenterprises in Medfield. Please take this short survey: https://forms.gle/21XyGaYof2VAoKym9

 

 

Sarah Raposa, AICP

Town Planner

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PSB and MFC – food collection & fun this Saturday

Posted on May 19, 2020 | Comments Off on PSB and MFC – food collection & fun this Saturday

Two of Medield’s best, Park Street Books and the Medfield Food Cupboard team up this Saturday  10-4 –

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Come see the Little Blue Truck and Donate Food

Stop by Medfield’s beloved Park Street Books on Saturday, May 23 between the hours of 10 AM and 4 PM. Participants are encouraged to bring their camera and take a photo with the adorable blue truck as described in the popular children’s book The Little Blue Truck — a story by Alice Schertle about friends helping friends. While stopping by for a fun photo, please consider bringing a bag of food to donate to the Medfield Food Cupboard. Requested kid-friendly food items include: peanut butter, jelly, cereal, crackers, packets of oatmeal and cookies. Donors are encouraged to post their cute photos on Medfield Food Cupboard’s Facebook page. The rain date is set for Sunday, May 24.

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Posted in Business, Charity, Children, Entertainment, Events, Medfield Food Cupboard