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“CELEBRATE WOMEN” concert at Bellforge Arts Center 9/30

Posted on September 13, 2022 | Comments Off on “CELEBRATE WOMEN” concert at Bellforge Arts Center 9/30

From Stacey David, Director of Marketing & Communications, Bellforge Arts Center

BELLFORGE ARTS CENTER ANNOUNCES “CELEBRATE WOMEN” CONCERT

(Medfield, MA): The Bellforge Arts Center and the Blackstone Valley String Quartet are pleased to bring you “Celebrate Women,” a concert celebrating notable female songwriters and composers, both modern and historical. From Taylor Swift to Madeline Sirmen, hear the works of fabulous female musicians as you enjoy this outdoor concert at Bellforge on Friday, Sept. 30 at 5:30 pm. Tickets are $19 and can be purchased at https://bit.ly/BellforgeCelebrateWomen. Attendees are encouraged to bring a lawn chair or blanket and a picnic dinner to enjoy this outdoor concert.

Celebrate Women is one of many concerts, festivals, and events organized by Bellforge for the summer. For more information about the Bellforge Arts Center, including a schedule of upcoming programs and events, please visit www.bellforge.org. For more information about the Blackstone Valley String Quartet, please visit www.blackstonevalleyquartet.com.

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The Bellforge Arts Center is a new multi-arts complex being built on the grounds of the former Medfield State Hospital to support artists, expand cultural opportunities, and nurture the creative community. Bellforge currently offers outdoor concerts, festivals, and community events, along with over 200 miles of nature trails and outdoor recreation space. Once fully renovated, the center will also offer visual and performing arts studios, arts education, a 300-seat performance venue, and more.

The Blackstone Valley String Quartet’s mission is to bring quality music to the community in the Blackstone Valley area and beyond. They provide community concerts, perform for local community events, volunteer time for community projects and provide event services. The BVQ is committed to the goal of providing quality musical experiences for all areas of community life.

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Select Board 9/13/2022 – revisions

Posted on September 12, 2022 | Comments Off on Select Board 9/13/2022 – revisions
  1. Harding Street land added to the Executive Session;
  2. Kingsbury Club refinancing agreement and MHP MBTA Communities Early Action Technical Assistance award added to meeting.
15. Vote to authorize the Chair to sign the MHP MBTA Communities Early Action Technical Assistance award letter/contract in order to comply with the state’s new multi-family zoning requirement Citizen Comment Consent Agenda 16. Request to place sandwich boards advertising the Medfield Rail Trail Grand Opening on October 1 for the 2 weeks leading up to the event at the usual locations 17. Coolidge Corner Theater requests use of MSH for the following dates and movies: Friday, October 21 - THE WOLF MAN (1941) and AN AMERICAN WEREWOLF IN LONDON Saturday, October 22 - BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN and BRIDE OF CHUCKY Sunday, October 23 - THE MUMMY (1932) and THE MUMMY RETURNS (2001) 18. Request to place sandwich boards advertising the opening of registration for Medfield Youth Lacrosse from October 1 through the 15th at the usual locations 19. Request for a block party on Sunday, October 2 from 3-6pm in the Gun Hill Estates Neighborhood from 95 Wood End Lane to the intersection of Wood End Lane and Country Way 20. Request from Zullo Gallery for several one day beer/wine licenses for their Thursdays on the Deck from 5:00-11:00 PM: a. September 22 b. September 29 c. October 6 Meeting Minutes June 14, 2022 June 28, 2022 July 12, 2022 Town Administrator Updates Next Meeting Dates Tues, September 27, 2022 Tues, October 11, 2022 Tues, October 25, 2022 Selectmen Reports Informational

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Select Board Office Hours Tomorrow

Posted on September 8, 2022 | Comments Off on Select Board Office Hours Tomorrow

Office Hours this Friday 9-10AM

I hold regular monthly Select Board office hours at The Center on the first Friday of every month from 9:00 to 10:00 AM, but last week The Center was getting ready for primary voting, so September’s office hours will be tomorrow.

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 at 508-359-9190.

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3.6″ of rain

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Posted on September 8, 2022 in Uncategorized

VOTE- Primary Election Today

Posted on September 6, 2022 | Comments Off on VOTE- Primary Election Today
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Select Board Goals Workshop 9/7/2022

Posted on September 5, 2022 | Comments Off on Select Board Goals Workshop 9/7/2022
  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/6520/BOS-Workshop-Packet-09072022
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 Board of Selectmen 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/6520/BOS-Workshop-Packet-09072022 Board of Selectmen Board or Committee PLACE OF MEETING DAY, DATE, AND TIME Chenery Hall, Medfield Town House Remote participation available through Zoom Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at 7:00 pm Agenda (Subject to Change) Call to Order Disclosure of video recording Goals Workshop Discussion Items (Potential Votes) 1. Discussion and vote on Town Administrator's FY2023 goals 2. Discussion and vote on Board of Selectmen’s goals Next Meeting Dates Tues, September 13, 2022 Tues, September 27, 2022 Tues, October 11, 2022 Tues, October 25, 2022

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Kaelyn Larkin repeats as Home Run Queen of Massachusetts

Posted on September 5, 2022 | Comments Off on Kaelyn Larkin repeats as Home Run Queen of Massachusetts

From the Boston Globe –

WOW!!! Great advice Mr. Larkin!

https://www.bostonglobe.com/2022/09/04/sports/second-year-row-medfields-kaelyn-larkin-is-home-run-queen-massachusetts/

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September Office hours are postponed a week to Friday, 9/9/22

Posted on August 31, 2022 | Comments Off on September Office hours are postponed a week to Friday, 9/9/22

Office Hours this Month are 9-10 AM on September 9

Due to The Center getting ready for the September 6 primary election, my September office hours at The Center are taking place from 9-10 AM on Friday September 9 instead of the usual first Friday of the month.

Please come by to talk about any Town of Medfield issues.

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Select Board 8/30/2022

Posted on August 27, 2022 | Comments Off on Select Board 8/30/2022

  1. To join online, use this link:
    https://medfield-net.zoom.us/j/81250089206?pwd=T0k3YzJzQWRoeDY5aS9HRUE1WC9mZz09
    a. Webinar ID: 812 5008 9206
    b. Password: 808096
  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: 812 5008 9206
    b. Enter the password: 808096
    The packet with meeting materials for this meeting is available at this link:
    https://www.town.medfield.net/DocumentCenter/View/6512/BOS-Meeting-Packet-August-30-2022
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 Board of Selectmen 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/81250089206?pwd=T0k3YzJzQWRoeDY5aS9HRUE1WC9mZz09 a. Webinar ID: 812 5008 9206 b. Password: 808096 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: 812 5008 9206 b. Enter the password: 808096 The packet with meeting materials for this meeting is available at this link: https://www.town.medfield.net/DocumentCenter/View/6512/BOS-Meeting-Packet-August-30-2022 Board of Selectmen Board or Committee PLACE OF MEETING DAY, DATE, AND TIME Library Media Center, Medfield High School Remote participation available through Zoom Tuesday, August 30, 2022 at 7:00 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. Appointment of Jack Rose, Tri County School Committee a. Joint Appointment Vote (Chair of School Committee, Chair of BOS, Town Moderator) 2. Re-appoint Debra Shuman (term expiring 2024) and Mark Fisher (term expiring 2025) to the Personnel Board a. Joint Appointment Vote (Chair of the Warrant Committee, Chair of BOS, Town Moderator) 3. School Committee to submit application to the Board of Selectmen for a new Elementary School project 4. Public Hearing for the following Solicitor License Applications: a. Power Home Remodeling - Glenn Catt b. Trinity Solar - Foster Wise 5. Vote to approve expenditure of $200,000 for the Hinkley Playground improvement project from the Town of Medfield’s Norfolk County allocation of American Rescue Plan Act’s Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds a. Kelly Fallon and Ashley Leduc, Hinkley Helpers, to provide an update on fundraising efforts 6. Community Choice Aggregation Committee to discuss Medfield Community Electricity plan and request Board of Selectmen vote to approve the Plan and submit it to the Department of Public Utilities for review and approval 7. Emily Lowney, Medfield Energy Committee, to discuss Solarize Medfield Discussion Items (Potential Votes) Action Items 8. Vote to authorize the Chair to sign the Request for Transfer for Officer Terrance M. Teehan 9. Town Planner Sarah Raposa requests that the Board of Selectmen sign a technical assistance application to the Massachusetts Housing Partnership for MBTA Communities zoning related analysis 10. Vote to sign the Regulatory Agreement and Declaration of Restrictive Covenants for Ownership Project at Hinkley South 11. Appointments / Reappointments a. Accept the resignation of Charlie Peck from the Zoning Board of Appeals b. Accept the resignation of Katie Robinson from the Council on Aging Board c. Appoint Martha Moon to the Memorial Day Committee for a 1 year term to expire June 30, 2023 d. Appoint Eric Shand to the Medfield Energy Committee for a 1 year term to expire June 30, 2023 12. Vote to approve the use of the Wetlands Protection Fund by the Conservation Commission for Conservation Agent contract services 13. Vote to sign an agreement with MMCAP Infuse, a national cooperative group purchasing organization for government facilities that provides healthcare services to help in the purchasing of vaccines at bulk rate 14. Vote to approve a contract with Southworth Milton for 938M Wheel Front End Loader in the amount of $190,000 (FY23 Capital Budget) 15. Vote to approve a contract with Southworth Milton for 262D3 Skidsteer Loader in the amount of $98,500 (FY23 Capital Budget) Citizen Comment Consent Agenda 16. Medfield Public Library would like to request a one day beer/wine license for the End of Summer Reading Social for adults held at the Medfield Public Library on September 7 from 6:30pm to 8 pm 17. Friends of the Dwight Derby House would like to request a one day beer/wine license for a donor reception on September 10 from 4 pm to 8 pm 18. Approve request for a block party on Indian Hill Road (dead end portion) and Niantic Street for Saturday, September 24, 2022 from 3 pm to 7pm 19. Medfield Youth Basketball Association request sandwich boards to post registration details from September 1 through October 15 in the usual locations 20. The Council on Aging request permission to serve beer/wine for the following monthly events: a. Wednesday, September 14 for a Men’s Night from 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm b. Wednesday, September 21 for a Welcome Fall Italian Night from 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm 21. Kathleen Kelley, Jack Conway Medfield, requests use of Meetinghouse Pond for an Ice Cream Social on Tuesday, September 6 from 6 pm to 7 pm 22. Geoffrey Pedder of Zelus Beer Company requests a one day beer/wine permit for a beer garden at Meeting House Park from 12-8pm for the following dates: a. September 17 b. October 2 c. October 15 d. October 29 Meeting Minutes June 14, 2022 June 28, 2022 July 12, 2022 Town Administrator Updates Next Meeting Dates Wed, September 7, 2022 BOS/TA Goals Workshop Tues, September 13, 2022 Tues, September 27, 2022 Tues, October 11, 2022 Tues, October 25, 2022 Selectmen Reports Informational ● Planning Board Notice of Decision: Site Plan Approval for RK Medfield LLC (Chipotle Restaurant) ● Board of Appeals on Zoning Notice of Decision: Special Permit for RK Medfield LLC (Chipotle Restaurant) ● Results of Groundwater Sampling Conducted June 20, 2022 ● xfinity changes to TV service notice

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Select Board 8/30/22

Posted on August 27, 2022 | Comments Off on Select Board 8/30/22
  1. To join online, use this link:
    https://medfield-net.zoom.us/j/81250089206?pwd=T0k3YzJzQWRoeDY5aS9HRUE1WC9mZz09
    a. Webinar ID: 812 5008 9206
    b. Password: 808096

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