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Veterans Day, Medfield – Thank you Legion!

Go to Medfield Patch to see the photographs taken by Colleen Sullivan, a real photographer, who must have been using a real camera with a real flash.

Select Board agenda for 11/14/2023

Select Board 11/14/2023

To join online, use this link: https://medfield-net.zoom.us/j/88530366678?pwd=clhLODVKcnlDN3dFTDJWQjBCVzJ5Zz09

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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

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The packet with meeting materials for this meeting is available at this link: https://www.town.medfield.net/DocumentCenter/View/7422/Select-Board-Meeting-Packet_11142023

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/7422/Select-Board-Meeting-Packet_11142023
Select Board
Board or Committee
PLACE OF MEETING DAY, DATE, AND TIME
Chenery Hall, Medfield Town House
Remote participation available through Zoom Tuesday, November 14, 2023 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
3. Public Hearing Solicitors License Power Home Remodeling:

MBTA Communities Zoning workshop 12/14 at 6PM at PSB

From Maria De La Fuente, Director of Land Use and Planning –

Medfield MBTA Zoning Initiative- Thursday, December 14th at 6 pm in the Public Safety Building, first-floor Training Room

This is an in-person public workshop to discuss the required zoning changes mandated by M.G.L. c. 40A §3A (also known as “Multi-Family Zoning Requirement for MBTA Communities” or “MBTA Zoning”). The primary purpose of this meeting is to be an informational meeting for the public led by Medfield’s MBTA Consultant, Emily Innes from Innes Associates.
Topics covered will include:

● What is MBTA Zoning?

● What are the recent amendments to the MBTA Zoning requirements and how do they affect us?

● Q&A

● Public feedback to the consultant and Planning Board

We encourage the members of the public who wish to actively participate to attend in person. More information on MBTA Zoning can be found here: http://bit.ly/Medfield-MBTA


Maria De La Fuente
Director of Land Use and Planning
459 Main Street
Medfield, MA  02052
(508) 906-3027
mdelafuente@medfield.net  

IE Zoning District visioning session 12/4 at 6PM at PSB

From Maria De La Fuente, Director of Land Use and Planning –

Medfield Economic Development Visioning Project- Monday, December 4th at 6 pm in the Public Safety Building, first-floor Training Room

This is an in-person public workshop to discuss what types of businesses or amenities residents would like to see in Medfield’s Industrial-Extensive (IE) district, and to learn how the district can evolve to support heightened economic activity. This workshop is being offered in partnership with the Metropolitan Area Planning Council. The event will include a presentation of initial project findings and a discussion of community members’ priorities for the area. We encourage the members of the public who wish to actively participate to attend in person. 

Please register via the link below to join us and share your vision for the IE district! 

Registration: https://mapc.ma/IEVision 

For questions, meeting needs, or more information, contact Abigail Bliss at abliss@mapc.org or 617-933-0722. All Medfield residents and business owners are encouraged to attend.

Nancy Irwin honored

Provided by Donna Knott – (read Colleen Sullivan’s complete Medfield Patch article here)

Nancy Irwin Awarded The Municipal Award

Congratulations to Medfield’s Nancy Irwin for being awarded the Municipal Award from MassRecycle.

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https://patch.com/img/cdn20/users/321386/20230928/085605/styles/patch_image/public/nancy-2___28205330856.jpgMunicipal Award from MassRecycle given to Nancy Irwin (Courtesy Image)

11/5 is last date to get the 2023 Angel Run shirt

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The MFi Angel Run 5K is back! 


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



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


The Angel Run 5K is a high quality 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 residents 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 and has raised over $280,000 with your help. Please continue the tradition of helping Medfield residents in need and register to run in 2023.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Standard Registration
Standard registration fees after November 5th, 2023 are $35.00 per person and DO NOT include an Angel Run shirt. On-line registration will close on Sunday, November 19, 2023 at 11:59 pm.  In-person registration the day of the event will be available.

Competitive Runners
Are you a competitive runner? Be sure to arrive early to secure your spot at the front of the main group as there is no separate start. There are no minimum times required – you know if you can keep up with the pack. 

The Route
The Angel Run course is a USATF certified 5K. The Angel Run utilizes electronic disposable bib timing to ensure accurate results for all participants. The race begins at Medfield High School and ends in front of Blake Middle School. 

Angel Run Shirt
Commemorative Angel Run shirts are available to participants who register by the early bird deadline of Friday, November 5th, 2023. Please note that shirts are available in Adult and Youth sizes. Please pick your sizes accordingly.  

Parking
There is plenty of parking at both Medfield High School and the attached Blake Middle School. For overflow parking, we suggest using Metacomet Park which is only a few blocks walk to the starting line.

Volunteers Needed
The MFi Angel Run NEEDS YOUR HELP!  We rely on volunteers to make this event a huge success.  From registration to clean-up, we are always looking for new committee members to prepare for this special event.  We have key volunteer roles to fill to make this wonderful annual event happen.  Please click on this link to ask about a role that’s perfect for you  info@medfieldfoundation.org

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.  

“There is so much to say about this foundation that words could never express. I have so much gratitude for everyone who is a part of this and consistently helps families such as myself. A few years ago, my lease was up for renewal and the rent increase was more than I could handle. This foundation donated a portion of the rent, which allowed me to situate my bills and funds to be able to help me be prepared for the upcoming months. The amazing souls apart of this program have honestly been a blessing and got my family and I out of multiple ruts. I hope all families in need can continue to receive their help and gratitude. Thank you again for all that you do!” – Recent recipient of Angel Run support.

To learn more about MFi please visit our website at http://www.medfieldfoundation.org. 



We look forward to seeing you in December!
 
The MFi Angel Run Team

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Office hours tomorrow

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).

I can be reached via 508-359-9190 or this blog about Medfield matters

The Beacon

From the Massachusetts Municipal Association – SEE IT HERE

Hello Members!  

Here’s the November 2023 issue of The Beacon, packed with the latest news affecting local government, Annual Meeting & Trade Show reminders, plus details about upcoming webinars.  

Here are a few highlights: • Administration unveils $4B housing bond billMMA Annual Meeting planning continuesGov. proposes support for state, municipalities seeking federal fundsAdministration launches program to help municipalities win federal fundsAdministration gives emergency shelter update as system approaches limitAdministration announces $164M in Community One Stop for Growth grantsClimate chief makes recommendations for addressing climate crisisAdministration unveils comprehensive plan for climate resiliencyMMA to hold virtual legislative briefing Nov. 20  

Link to the November 2023 issue of The Beacon (no login required)  

By publishing The Beacon as a PDF, we can ensure that we get you the very latest information that you need ASAP. (If you did not receive this email directly, please share your email address with us, along with your name, title and city/town, by emailing database@mma.org.)  

Best regards,   John Ouellette Deputy Communications Director   Jennifer Kavanaugh Associate Editor   Meredith Gabrilska Digital Communications Specialist

Angel Run is 12/3 – Register by 11/5 for shirt

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The MFi Angel Run 5K is back! 

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




Early bird registrations received by


Sunday, November 5th are $30.00 per person and
include the 2023 Angel Run shirt. 


The Angel Run 5K is a high quality 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 residents 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 and has raised over $280,000 with your help. Please continue the tradition of helping Medfield residents in need and register to run in 2023.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Standard Registration

Standard registration fees after November 5th, 2023 are $35.00 per person and DO NOT include an Angel Run shirt. On-line registration will close on Sunday, November 19, 2023 at 11:59 pm.  In-person registration the day of the event will be available.

Competitive Runners

Are you a competitive runner? Be sure to arrive early to secure your spot at the front of the main group as there is no separate start. There are no minimum times required – you know if you can keep up with the pack. 

The Route

The Angel Run course is a USATF certified 5K. The Angel Run utilizes electronic disposable bib timing to ensure accurate results for all participants. The race begins at Medfield High School and ends in front of Blake Middle School. 

Angel Run Shirt

Commemorative Angel Run shirts are available to participants who register by the early bird deadline of Friday, November 5th, 2023. Please note that shirts are available in Adult and Youth sizes. Please pick your sizes accordingly.  

Parking

There is plenty of parking at both Medfield High School and the attached Blake Middle School. For overflow parking, we suggest using Metacomet Park which is only a few blocks walk to the starting line.

Volunteers Needed

The MFi Angel Run NEEDS YOUR HELP!  We rely on volunteers to make this event a huge success.  From registration to clean-up, we are always looking for new committee members to prepare for this special event.  We have key volunteer roles to fill to make this wonderful annual event happen.  Please click on this link to ask about a role that’s perfect for you  info@medfieldfoundation.org

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.  

“There is so much to say about this foundation that words could never express. I have so much gratitude for everyone who is a part of this and consistently helps families such as myself. A few years ago, my lease was up for renewal and the rent increase was more than I could handle. This foundation donated a portion of the rent, which allowed me to situate my bills and funds to be able to help me be prepared for the upcoming months. The amazing souls apart of this program have honestly been a blessing and got my family and I out of multiple ruts. I hope all families in need can continue to receive their help and gratitude. Thank you again for all that you do!” – Recent recipient of Angel Run support.

To learn more about MFi please visit our website at http://www.medfieldfoundation.org. 



We look forward to seeing you in December!
 
The MFi Angel Run Team

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