The Medfield Energy Committee, along with the School Committee, is exploring the possibility of adding solar arrays to the schools’ parking lots and/or roofs. We would greatly appreciate it if you could take a minute to take this quick survey to inform us of the community’s current feelings on these potential solar projects.
Gov. Maura Healey this afternoon signed a supplemental 2023 budget bill that includes a majority of her proposed “immediate needs” bond bill as well as extensions of pandemic-related authorizations related to public meetings and outdoor dining.
The final compromise bill was enacted by the House and Senate on March 23.
The new law extends to pandemic-related authorizations that were set to expire on March 31 and April 1, thereby: • Allowing remote and hybrid meeting options for public bodies through March 31, 2025 • Allowing remote and hybrid participation options for representative town meetings through March 31, 2025 • Permitting reduced quorums for open town meetings through March 31, 2025 • Extending the expedited outdoor dining permit process and allowing restaurants to offer to-go cocktails through April 1, 2024
Posted onMarch 28, 2023|Comments Off on MHS victim of “swatting”
Email this morning from the Superintendent and Police Chief to school families –
Dear Medfield Families,
The Medfield Police Department received a phone call this morning that referred to a possible violent act at Medfield High School. The Medfield Police responded immediately, assessed the situation, and determined it was a hoax. All of our students and staff are safe. Many area communities received the same “swatting call” this morning. The purpose of these phone calls is to disrupt the school day with threats of violence while tying up local law enforcement. The Medfield Police did not recommend a “lockdown” at Medfield High School based on the information from multiple area police departments that received this same swatting call earlier than Medfield.
The Medfield Police and Medfield Public Schools are always in constant communication and have a collaborative approach to ensure the safety and well-being of all students and staff. We remain committed to working together to provide a safe, secure, and comfortable learning environment for all students.
Posted onMarch 27, 2023|Comments Off on NLFB’s 6th annual 5k Trail Run and Kids Fun Run – 5/13
From Tod Dimmick –
The 6th New Life 5k Trail Run hits the trails on May 13th
New Life Furniture Bank is excited to host its 6th annual 5k Trail Run and Kids Fun Run, on Saturday, May 13th on the Medfield State Hospital grounds (at Hospital Rd. & Service Dr., Medfield, MA). The route winds through the beautiful Charles River Reservation, and the event is open to runners, walkers and everyone in between. Bellforge Arts Center will host a live DJ, food trucks, and fitness activities.
Trail Run registration is open at newlifefb.org/5ktrailrun. An “early bird” discount of $25 is available until April 29; after that registration will be $30 until May 11; and $35 on race day. On-site Kids Fun Run registration will be $5. There is a $5 group discount for teams of four or more when the registrations are made at the same time. On-site registration opens at 9:00 am on race day. Children ages 4-10 are invited to join us for the Kids Fun Run at 10:00 am, and the Trail Run starts at 10:30 am, with live music to follow. The first 250 people to register will receive a t-shirt on race day.
The Trail Run benefits New Life Furniture Bank of MA and its mission to provide gently used household furnishings to individuals and families transitioning out of homelessness.
The Medfield-based non-profit organization operates a Walpole Donation Center and serves the MetroWest and Greater Boston area. New Life provides a meaningful option for folks who are downsizing, renovating or disposing of a loved one’s property.
“Last year, New Life served over 700 households and the demand for our services is greater than ever,” noted Rich Purnell, Executive Director of New Life. “The Trail Run is a fun and effective way to make a difference for the individuals and families we serve as we empower them with the means to furnish their homes.” Over the years, the Trail Run has become a community-building event and New Life is grateful to Bellforge for collaborating to enhance the race atmosphere.
Those interested in being a sponsor, volunteering, donating home furnishings, or making a financial contribution are encouraged to visit www.newlifefb.org.
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The House and Senate both passed a compromise supplemental 2023 budget bill today that includes a majority of the governor’s proposed “immediate needs” bond bill as well as extensions of pandemic-related authorizations related to public meetings and outdoor dining.
The bill was originally filed by Gov. Maura Healey in January, and both chambers had passed slightly different versions earlier this month.
The final bill (H. 47) includes extensions to pandemic-related authorizations that were set to expire next week
The Healey-Driscoll administration today filed a $734 million fiscal 2023 supplemental budget bill that includes $75 million to help school districts with extraordinary increases in special education costs.
The bill includes a number of outside sections that would make adjustments to municipal finance laws to give cities and towns more flexibility in how they spend opioid settlement money and to simplify accounting and fiscal rules regarding revolving funds, insurance proceeds and mitigation agreements. (The MMA is analyzing the proposed changes and will provide additional details shortly.)
Among the spending items, the bill proposes an additional $171 million to extend state-funded universal free school meals through the 2023-2024 school year, as well as funding for clean energy, MBTA hiring, preparations for the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency, and other one-time priorities.
Posted onMarch 17, 2023|Comments Off on Pleasant Street water issues
News Flash
Board of Selectmen
Posted on: March 17, 2023
Water Shut Off: Metacomet Street to Curve Street
Water will be shut down from Metacomet Street to Curve Street due to a water main break on Pleasant Street. Local residents may have water clarity issues due to the work. We are hopeful to have work completed this afternoon.
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