The invitations to the 2019 Medfield Foundation Volunteer Awards recognition reception at 3PM on March 31 at The Center are going into the mail, thanks to the Medfield Foundation Youth Leaders putting the mailings together today.
The public is welcome to attend the reception (invitations only go to the 200 individuals who have been nominated and/or made nominations).
The Medfield Foundation Volunteer Awards are made possible by the sponsorship of Roche Bros. and Brothers Marketplace.
Posted in Events, Medfield Foundation, Volunteers
From Tod Dimmick –
The second annual New Life 5K Trail Run will take place on May 11, 2019. The event benefits New Life Furniture Bank of MA and its mission to provide essential home furnishings to those in need.
This community-building event offers a morning of both competition and fun at the scenic Medfield State Hospital Grounds while supporting a great cause. The New Life 5K Trail Run is open to avid runners, walkers and everyone in between. The inaugural event in 2018 brought out over 400 enthusiastic supporters of the New Life Furniture Bank mission.
Registration is open at www.newlifefb.org/5ktrailrun, with discounts for registration before April 5th, and for teams of four or more. The first 400 registrations will receive a t-shirt on race day thanks to New Balance, an event sponsor.
“The New Life 5K Trail Run is a meaningful, fun way for the community to support our mission,” said Ron Yates, a co-founder of the New Life Furniture Bank. “As a direct result of funds raised from runners and sponsors, those coming out of homelessness are able to furnish their new homes with your gently used items,” he added.
“Financial contributions and donations of home furnishings continue to be our sole means for assisting our clients in need. We are proud to have been able to serve 1,700 households in just a little over five years,” said Doug Marshall, also a co-founder.
New Life Furniture Bank of MA collects high-quality gently-used furniture and household essentials that are then made available at no cost to individuals and families in need. The Medfield-based not-for-profit organization operates a Donation Center in Walpole, and serves the MetroWest and Greater Boston area. New Life provides a meaningful option for local residents who are downsizing, renovating or disposing of a loved one’s property.
Those interested in running are encouraged to visit www.newlifefb.org/5ktrailrun. Those interested in being a sponsor, volunteering, donating home furnishings, or making a financial contribution are encouraged to visit www.newlifefb.org
Medfield Foundation, Inc. is proud to announce this year’s winner of the Volunteer of the Year Award – Pat Casey. Through the nomination provided by colleagues Jack Wolfe, Martha Festa and Joanna Hilvert, it is clear that Pat exemplifies the qualities MFi looks for: a dedicated volunteer who is driven to provide a meaningful impact in the town of Medfield.
“Pat brings a unique balance of capability and character to all he does,” say his nominators. In working with Pat on the Medfield State Hospital Master Planning Committee (MSH MPC), they observed that Pat’s “analytical skills are superb, and they form the foundation for his judgements. Pat’s work ethic, considering the massive work load for all on the MSH MPC, is equally superb.” Given that Pat’s full-time job takes up a substantial amount of his time, his commitment to donating a vast number of hours of professional expertise over a 4 year span to the MSH committee as a volunteer demonstrates just how devoted he is to the improvement of our town. ”Pat always listens and works to understand and consider everyone’s viewpoint. He is an exceptionally good and careful listener; there is no question of his attention when in conversation with him. And amid sometimes challenging dynamics, Pat was always a conciliator and collaborator.” In the word of his nominators, “Pat Casey is simply a terrific asset to Medfield.”
Pat had tough competition this year, and we would like to thank the other Volunteer of the Year nominees. Dick Judge, Michele Feinsilver Hoye, Liz Sandeman and Michelle Barrette we sincerely thank you for your dedication and volunteer spirit focused on improving our town!
Please join us on March 31, from 3pm to 5pm at the Center in Medfield to honor all of this year’s very special Volunteers!
The Medfield Foundation Volunteer Awards are made possible by the sponsorship of Roche Bros. and Brothers Marketplace
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From Anna Mae O’Shea Brooke –
lots of opportunities to connect in person!
Many, many thanks,
Anna Mae
Anna Mae O’Shea Brooke
Medfield School Committee Chairperson
As a sign of just how complicated it is to run a municipality, look over the list of topics covered by the email below from the Division of Local Services (DLS) –
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Issued today by Town Clerk, Carol Mayer –
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From my American Association for Justice morning newsletter –
Business Insider (3/5, Brodwin, 4.07M) reports that e-cigarettes “are not without health risks,” and since “they contain nicotine, e-cigarettes are especially dangerous for kids and teens whose brains are still developing.” Specifically “in young people, nicotine appears to blunt emotional control as well as decision-making and impulse-regulation skills,” which “most likely helped prompt a warning about e-cigs from the US surgeon general in December.” In that public advisory, US Surgeon General Jerome Adams “discussed these concerns and said young people should never use e-cigs.” He said, “We need to protect our kids from all tobacco products, including all shapes and sizes of e-cigarettes.” The article adds that some e-cigarettes “appear to contain toxic metals, and using them has been tied to an increased risk of a heart attack.” Experts “say there’s a lot we still don’t know about” vaping “and how it could affect the body.”
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Posted in health, MCAP - Medfeild Cares About Prevention, Teens
Townwide Master Planning Committee
Committee Members
Member Representing
Teresa James Planning Board
Jessica Reilly School Committee
Mary McCarthy Conservation Commission
Tom Erb Permanent Planning and Building
Roberta Lynch Council on Aging
Kevin Ryder Park and Recreation
William Harvey Water and Sewer Board
Michael Pastore Warrant Committee
Jay Duncan, Chair Citizen at Large
Jerry Potts Citizen at Large
Philip Stashenko Citizen at Large
Laurel Scotti Citizen at Large
Sean Kay Citizen at Large
Cynthia Greene Citizen at Large
Matt Triest Citizen at Large
Osler L. Peterson Board of Selectmen
Sarah Raposa, Ex Officio Town Planner
Kristine Trierweiler, Ex Officio Town Administrator
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Adults and children throughout Medfield have happy memories of summer camp. From a traditional experience in the woods to skill building or specialized camps, many Medfielders cherish these summer camp experiences and the friends they made there…How would you feel if you were left out of this experience?
Before the summer camp season begins, the Medfield Foundation (MFi) board wants the town to know that there is a highly significant need for assistance by families whose children yearn to attend camp; however, due to difficult financial situations at home they would be unable to attend. It can be challenging to grow up in an affluent community and not have the same access to resources.
After first responding to a specific significant need 2 years ago, this fund has become a popular way for people with means to give back to their community. We are now in our 3rd year of the fund, and, like years past, are looking to raise $5000 to give all of our youth this joyful opportunity.
The Medfield Foundation encourages you to make a tax deductible donation to help Medfield children attend summer camp! There are easy ways to make your donation or to find out more:
Want more information before donating? Contact MFi Treasurer, Abby Marble call: 508-361-9825 email: treasurer@medfieldfoundation.org or Board Member John Byrne call: 860-748-1447 email: byrne.johnb@gmail.com.
Did you know…
The Medfield Foundation (MFi) is a 100% volunteer run 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable corporation whose mission is to enrich the lives of Medfield residents, build a stronger community, and facilitate raising and allocation of private funds for public needs in the town of Medfield. Since its inception in 2001, the Medfield Foundation has raised over $2 million to support community-wide initiatives in Medfield.
MFi was founded on the realization that some residents were interested in contributing more than town taxes to support projects and services that would enrich life in Medfield. Annual fundraising revenue varies each year as the initiatives and needs in the town change. You are urged to go to http://medfieldfoundation.org/.
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Posted in Charity, Children, Medfield Foundation, Medfield Park & Recreation Commission, Recreation
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![TOWN OF MEDFIELD MEETING NOTICE I POSTED: ,.LC fXJlW TOWN CLERK : Ui1ti uF MEDF IELD. MASS l U 19 MAR - 8 P 12: 2 3 POSTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF M.G.L. CHAPTER 39 SECTION 23A AS AMENDED. r! FF ICE OF THE Board of Selectmen T!llfj jl,l CL f Rl~ Board or Committee PLACE OF MEETING DAY, DATE, AND TIME Town House, Chenery Meeting Room, 211 d floor Tuesday March 12, 2019, 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 in the Middle East and around the world Citizen Comment Appointments Maurice Goulet, Discuss Vine Lake Cemetery Fees and Medfield Transfer Station Sticker Fee Mel Seibolt, Police Chief Search Committee Update Action Items Vote to sign March 25, 2019 Town Election Warrant Vote to sign the FEMA Reimbursement Forms and Contracts for March 2018 Winter Storm Vote to accept the new Health Insurance Rates from MIIA Health Benefits Trust Vote to sign First Amendment to Lease Agreement between the Town of Medfield and Verizon and Transformer License on property between Medfield and NStar Electric related to communications equipment on Medfield State Hospital Water Tower Request from Sarah Raposa, Town Planner, to sign Mass Development Real Estate Technical Assistance Application for Medfield State Hospital Request from Mr. Anthony DeLapa to forgive outstanding taxes in the amount of $83,907 and accept the offer to convey the parcels to the Conservation Commission Request from Route 495 Partnership for $500 Annual municipal contribution COA recommends that the Selectmen vote to appoint Katie Robinson to the vacant COA Board Seat Request from the Medfield Garden Club to receive financial support from the Local Meals Tax for maintenance and planting of municipal sites Request from Jayson Hreczuck to be appointed to the Safety Committee Ongoing FY2020 Budget Review and Discussion Town Finance Discussion Discussion of Proposed Budget Cuts Discussion of COLA Discussion and possible vote on the Building Capital Stabilization Fund Vote to approve preliminary Town Budgets Discussion Town Meeting Warrant Structure of Budget Articles Warrant Articles ' ~-l .. 1.::;, ~::.i - :-1 .-c:, .... . ;-; ("~j ·~-~ .. r1·i ::-) . ·-- C ) "1'] . .,, ::o ~ ,...._, ('.;:=::;, .. ~ :t;=-.. ::0 I ro u X·~: .•. c -r1 ::i ::r. .. ,..,., c-: c::i r-r. -r1 - - · ·>:;· rrr-i f-T.l :;1'~ ~ -- %: p Licenses and Permits (consent agenda) ~ ~ Russ Hallisey, Chair MEMO Summer Concert Series requests permission to hold the events June 13 through August 15, with the exception of Thursday July 4, at the Town Gazebo and permission to hang the banner across Main Street promoting the series. Permission to also requested to hold the annual Medfield Day on Saturday September 14, 2019 and in conjunction with the event requests a common victualler license St Edward Parish requests a one-day wine and malt beverage permit for event to be held Friday March 29, 2019 At the Parish Hall Medfield Music Association requests permission to place signs advertising two events: Friday March 29, A Cappella Night with Medfield High School Jazz Choir; Friday March 26, 2019 Jazz Night Medfield High School Baseball and Softball teams requests permission to hold a car wash behind Town Hall on Saturday May 5, 2019 9AM to 1 PM Pending Town Administrator Goals Town Administrator Update Town Hall Hours Town Hall/Library AED Review Board of Selectmen Action List Selectmen Report Informational • Invitation to Tri County Annual Breakfast Meeting](https://medfield02052.blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/20190312_page_1.jpg?w=500)
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