Author Archives: Select Board member Osler "Pete" Peterson

TOMCAP release imminent – Workshop on 5/19

Posted on May 3, 2022 | Comments Off on TOMCAP release imminent – Workshop on 5/19

TOMCAP, the Town of Medfield Climate Action Plan, has been drafted & will be available for public comment soon.

A public workshop on TOMCAP will be facilitated by the Metropolitan Area Planning Council on May 19th at 7PM in the Dale Street School cafeteria.  All Medfield residents are invited to learn about the plan and comment on it before it is finalized.

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Posted in Climate, Energy Committee, Events, Information, MAPC, Planning, TOMCAP

ATM fails to gain quorum – town will try again next Monday

Posted on May 3, 2022 | Comments Off on ATM fails to gain quorum – town will try again next Monday

The annual town meeting (ATM) failed to achieve a quorum (250 voters) last night. As a result the town meeting was postponed to 7 PM next Monday at the Medfield High School gym. The attendance got to only about 200.

Dick Judge suggested that all in attendance be exempted from their property taxes, and all in attendance agreed.

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ATM Monday at 7PM

Posted on April 28, 2022 | Comments Off on ATM Monday at 7PM

Tweet from the Town of Medfield –


Town of Medfield

@TownofMedfield

Calling all Town of Medfield registered voters! Join us on Monday, May 2nd at 7pm in the Medfield High School Gymnasium for our Annual Town Meeting. Find more information at https://town.medfield.net/2090/2022-Annual-Town-Meeting

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CAM JAM this Saturday, 11-5

Posted on April 25, 2022 | Comments Off on CAM JAM this Saturday, 11-5

From Jean Mineo, the Executive Director and Stacey David, the new Director of Marketing and Communications of the Cultural Alliance –

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Posted in Entertainment, Events, Medfield State Hospital, Music

New Life 5k Trail Run on 5/7 updates

Posted on April 25, 2022 | Comments Off on New Life 5k Trail Run on 5/7 updates

From Todd Dimmick –

New teams enter the New Life 5k Trail Run on May 7th

New Life is excited to host its 5th annual Trail Run on Saturday, May 7th 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. Many teams have already entered the Trail Run, including A Team, Eliot Church XC, GNRC, Iwaki America, MAKT, Millis UCC on the MOVE, Shamrock Shuffle, Soles of Medfield, UCC Medfield, Unicorn Amazing, and Westwood First Parish Church. These teams include runners from across eastern Massachusetts. New teams are welcome and are easy to set up. 

To celebrate being back in person after two years of virtual runs, New Life has partnered with the Cultural Alliance of Medfield to provide live music on race day. Also, the Furniture Matters club of Medfield High School will introduce a Kids Fun Run for children 4-10 years old.

Trail Run registration is open at www.newlifefb.org/5ktrailrun. Registration is $30 until May 5; and $35 on race day. On-site Kids Fun Run registration will be $5 (cash or check). 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 7:30 on race day. The Kids Fun Run starts at 9:00, and the Trail Run starts at 9:30, with live music to follow. The first 300 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 essential home furnishings to those in need. The Medfield-based not-for-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.

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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Posted in Charity, Children, Entertainment, Events, Medfield State Hospital, Nature, Recreation, Teens, Trails

Select Board 4/26/2022

Posted on April 22, 2022 | Comments Off on Select Board 4/26/2022
AGENDA FOR THE SELECT BOARD MEETING ON APRIL 26, 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/6093/BOS-Meeting-Packet-April-26-2022
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/6093/BOS-Meeting-Packet-April-26-2022 Board of Selectmen Board or Committee PLACE OF MEETING DAY, DATE, AND TIME Chenery Hall, Medfield Town House Remote participation available through Zoom Tuesday, April 26, 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. Public Hearing on the Farthest Star, LLC d.b.a. Farthest Star Sake Application for a New Retail Alcoholic Beverages License (Farmer Series Pouring Permit) at 120 North Meadows Road, Suite 2 Medfield a. Amusement License Application 2. Continued Public Hearing for the following Solicitor License Applications: a. Power Home Remodeling: Justin Palumbo, Samuel Krajewski, Matthew Heaney, Isaac Elkhoury, Andrew Gingras Discussion Items (Potential Votes) 3. Continued discussion and review of the Annual Town Meeting Warrant Articles a. Potential votes on warrant articles: 14, 18, 19, and 20 Action Items 4. Vote to approve a contract with BETA Group Inc. for peer review services related to the proposed Medfield State Hospital redevelopment 5. Vote to approve a contract with Environmental Partners for peer review services related to the proposed Medfield State Hospital redevelopment 6. Vote to approve an Intermunicipal Agreement with the Town of Foxborough for Emergency Vehicle Technician Services 7. Vote to approve renewal of an Intermunicipal Agreement with the Town of Mansfield for a Medical Director 8. Vote to approve the submission of a Statement of Interest for the Dale Street School to the Massachusetts School Building Authority 9. Vote to approve participation in a regional grant application to the Municipal Vulnerability Program with the Neponset River Watershed Association for a strategic plan for challenges posed by climate change and a watershed-wide flood model 10. Vote to approve Eversource Electric Vehicle Charger Site Host Agreement 11. Vote to approve agreements with Solect Energy Development for the Town Garage: a. Power Purchase Agreement b. Lease Agreement c. PILOT Agreement Citizen Comment Consent Agenda 12. Medfield Garden Club requests to place signs in the usual locations in the week prior to the annual plant sale on Saturday May 14. 13. MEMO’s 2022 Summer Concert Series - Thursdays at 6 pm from June 16-August 18 at the Gazebo and the park outside the Library. a. Hang a banner announcing the concert series across Main Street at Baxter Park around June 4 through the last concert. 14. MEMO’s 2022 Discover Medfield Day (42nd Year) - Saturday, September 24 from 9 am to 3 pm. a. Request to use Town-owned land at Meetinghouse Pond area and portions of North and Frairy Streets and Upham Road b. Common Victualler License c. Hang a banner announcing Discover Medfield Day across Main Street at Baxter Part around August 20 through Discover Medfield Day 15. First Parish UU Church of Medfield requests a parade permit for May 25 at 7:30 PM for Anti Racist Candlelight Vigil to take place around Meetinghouse Pond, Frairy Street and Main Street. Meeting Minutes May 26, 2020 December 22, 2020 March 2, 2021 March 30, 2021 April 6, 2021 July 13, 2021 August 3, 2021 August 17, 2021 August 25, 2021 February 1, 2022 February 15, 2022 March 1, 2022 March 15, 2022 March 22, 2022 April 5, 2022 Town Administrator Updates Next Meeting Dates May 2, 2022 Annual Town Meeting May 10, 2022 May 18, 2022 - Medfield State Hospital Information Session with Trinity Financial May 24, 2022 Selectmen Reports Informational ● FIOS Programming Change - ESPN College Extra HD will be removed

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DCAMM carting away the MSH soils with VOC’s

Posted on April 21, 2022 | Comments Off on DCAMM carting away the MSH soils with VOC’s

Below is the DCAMM flyer from the fence at the Medfield State Hospital Overlook, retrieved during last evening’s walk. Currently there is a huge hole dug out at the site of the VOC (perc I think) plume (the formerly laundry building site) between the mural and the Overlook, and a huge pile of those soils in the adjoining field. This is the website DCAMM lists for more information.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Former Medfield State Hospital - Site Remediation Project 2022 Contact Information -All inquiries should be directed to: Typical construction equipment Background Information JASON KRUCKAS Senior Operations Manager Division of Capital Asset Management & Maintenance Office of Facilities Maintenance and Management 220 Old Common Road, Lancaster MA 01523 Jason.Kruckas@mass.gov The Massachusetts Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM) is performing Massachusetts Contingency Plan (MCP) response actions for the Special Project Designation (SPD) Area at the Former Medfield State Hospital. Remedial activities will be conducted through the Summer of 2022. The project includes: o Mobilization, Site Preparation & Signage Installation, o Creation of bypass road to maintain vehicle and pedestrian traffic to Charles River Gateway, o Removal of utilities and decommissioning or removal of excavation area monitoring wells, o Dewatering treatment system set-up and operation, o Surface soil excavation and stockpiling, o Off-Site transport and disposal of soil within the groundwater table, o Amendment of backfill with Zero Valent Iron (ZVI) a powdered or granular form of iron filings, o Construction of permeable reactive barrier wall with imported sand and ZVI for treatment, o Site restoration, paving and loam and seed and limited stormwater improvements, o Installation of new monitoring wells, o Site clean-up, and o Demobilization. A Phase IV Remedy Implementation Plan (RIP) Report detailing the remediation is available at the Town of Medfield library and online under the Release Tracking Number (RTN) 2-3020799 at httos://eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us/oortal#!/wastesite/2-3020799. westonandsampson.com WestonQ I p n

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MPD escort for Julie Letai tomorrow around noon

Posted on April 19, 2022 | Comments Off on MPD escort for Julie Letai tomorrow around noon

Email from Jean Letai –

Subject: Police Escort for Medfield Olympian tomorrow

Dear Gus, Pete, and Eileen –

Just reaching out to let you know that my daughter Julie Letai, who represented Medfield while competing in the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, will be returning to town tomorrow (Wednesday, April 20). She will be with one of her Olympic short-track speedskating teammates (Kristen Santos from CT) as part of US Speedskating’s Tour of Olympians. 

The Medfield police plan to surprise them with an escort around 12 noon — as they drive from 109 near Millis, left on North St, and right on Pine St. I know it’s tricky to plan the precise timing, but we would be happy for any Medfielders to wave at them anywhere along the way!

They will also be at the Boston Sports Institute in Wellesley from 6-8pm tomorrow, meeting and greeting the public on ice from 6-7 and off the ice from 7-8.

All best,

Jean Letai

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Select Board 4/19/2022

Posted on April 18, 2022 | Comments Off on Select Board 4/19/2022

  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/6047/BOS-Meeting-Packet-April-19-202
    2
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/6047/BOS-Meeting-Packet-April-19-202 2 Board of Selectmen Board or Committee PLACE OF MEETING DAY, DATE, AND TIME Chenery Hall, Medfield Town House Remote participation available through Zoom Tuesday, April 19, 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. Chief Guerette to request Officer Daniel Neal be appointed as a full time police officer for the Town 2. Director of Public Works Maurice Goulet to request the Board of Selectmen: a. Vote to approve a contract with Woodard & Curran, Inc. for a capacity analysis at the Wastewater Treatment Plant b. Vote to approve a contract with Woodard & Curran, Inc. for engineering design services for sewer rehabilitation projects 3. Public Hearing for the following Solicitor License Applications: a. Power Home Remodeling: Justin Palumbo, Samuel Krajewski, Matthew Heaney, Isaac Elkhoury, Andrew Gingras Discussion Items (Potential Votes) 4. Annual Town Meeting Warrant Articles review and discussion a. Board of Selectmen to vote a recommendation on each warrant article 5. Discuss submission of a Statement of Interest to the Massachusetts School Building Authority a. Potential vote to approve submitting a Statement of Interest 6. Review and discuss proposed Power Purchase Agreement, Lease Agreement, and PILOT Agreement with Solect Energy Development for the Town Garage Action Items 7. Vote to approve the MBTA Community Information Form to satisfy the How to Comply for 2022 requirements related to MGL chapter 40A Section 3A, sometimes referred to as "MBTA Communities." Form must be submitted by May 2. Citizen Comment Consent Agenda 8. Spring Car Wash Dates. Fall dates will open on June 1. a. April 16 - Medfield HS Boys Track b. April 30 - Medfield HS Girls Track c. May 7 - Medfield HS Girls Lacrosse d. May 14 - Medfield HS Indoor Track e. May 21 - Medfield HS Lacrosse f. June 4 - Hannah Adams Women’s Club g. June 11 - Medfield HS Girls Varsity Soccer h. June 18 - Medfield HS Boys Soccer 9. Medfield Lions request permission to post signs at the approved locations for the Spring Gala Event scheduled for May 7 10. First Parish UU Church of Medfield requests a parade permit for May 25th 7:30 PM for Anti Racist Candlelight Vigil to take place around Meetinghouse Pond, Frairy Street and Main Street. Meeting Minutes May 26, 2020 December 22, 2020 March 2, 2021 March 30, 2021 April 6, 2021 July 13, 2021 August 3, 2021 August 17, 2021 August 25, 2021 February 1, 2022 February 15, 2022 March 1, 2022 March 15, 2022 March 22, 2022 Town Administrator Updates Next Meeting Dates April 26, 2022 May 2, 2022 - Annual Town Meeting May 10, 2022 May 24, 2022 Selectmen Reports Informational ● FY2021 Financial Statements

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Cherry sheet budget #s – Senate’s #s yet to come

Posted on April 14, 2022 | Comments Off on Cherry sheet budget #s – Senate’s #s yet to come
FY2023 Preliminary Cherry Sheet Estimates
All Municipalities

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