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Borrelli 40B gets DHCD approval

Posted on April 7, 2017 | Comments Off on Borrelli 40B gets DHCD approval

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The Department of Housing and Community Development issued a letter dated yesterday (a copy of the letter appears below) that gave its approval to Bob Borrelli’s proposed eight unit 40B at 67 North Street.  Borrelli next applies to the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of Medfield for a comprehensive permit.

Those eight affordable units are the second part of the affordable housing units needed by the Town of Medfield to gain a one year safe harbor from unfriendly 40B’s, when added to the Larkins’ thirteen affordable units at their Hospital Road 40B that were approved by the Zoning Board of Appeals this week.  The one year of safe harbor runs from the date that the Zoning Board of Appeals permits the Borrelli 40B units.

However, the town next needs to plan now for the twenty-one affordable units it needs to build each year for the next several years to keep its safe harbor from the unfriendly 40B’s.  The town needs about 140 affordable units beyond those described here.  Come to the Affordable Housing Workshop at 7PM on April 11 at The Center to hear about the next steps.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & . COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Charles D. Baker, Governor + Karyn E. Polito, Lt. Governor + Chrystal Kornegay, Undersecretary April 6, 2017 Mr. Robert J. Borrelli, Manager Medfield Holdings, LLC 9 Boiling Spring Avenue Medfield, Massachusetts 02052 Mr. Mark L. Fisher Medfield Board of Selectman 459 Main Street Medfield, Massachusetts 02052 RE: Cushing House, Medfield, Massachusetts De terr 11i11alio11 of Project Eligibility under the Local Initiative Program (LIP) Dear Messrs. Borrelli and Fisher: I am pleased to inform you that your application for project eligibility under the Local Initiative Program (LIP) for the proposed Cushing House project has been approved. This approval is based on your application that sets forth a plan for the development of eight rental units. The proposed rents of the LIP units are generally consistent with the standards for affordable housing to be included in a community's Chapter 40B affordable housing stock. As part of the review process, Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) staff has performed an on-site inspection of the proposed project sites. DHCD has made the following findings: 1 . The proposed project appears generally eligible under the requirements of the Local Initiative Program, subject to final program review and approval; 2. The site of the proposed project is generally appropriate for residential development; 3. The conceptual plan is generally appropriate for the site on which the project is located; 4. The proposed project appears financially feasible in the context of the Medfield housing market; 5. The initial proforma for the project appears financially feasible and consistent with cost examination and limitations on profits and distributions on the basis of estimated development costs; 6. The project sponsor and the development team meet the general eligibility standards of the Local Initiative Program; and I 00 Cambridge Street, Suite 300 Boston, Massachusetts 02114 www.mass.gov/dhcd 617.573.1100 Medfield - Cushing House Page2 7. The project sponsor has shown evidence of ownership of the Project site. The proposed project must comply with all state and local codes not specifically exempted by a comprehensive permit. Please provide us with a copy of the comprehensive permit as soon as it is issued. The DHCD legal office will review the comprehensive permit and other project documentation. Additional information may be requested as is deemed necessary. Following the issuance of the comprehensive permit, the specifics of this project must be formalized in a regulatory agreement signed by the municipality, the project developer, and DHCD prior to starting construction. As stated in the application, the Cushing House project will consist of eight units, two of which will be eligible for inclusion in the Medfield's subsidized housing inventory. The affordable units will be marketed and rented to eligible households whose annual income may not exceed 80% of aFea median income, adjusted for nousehofd size, as determined by t""li-e+Uf-'.Sq-.---Department of Housing and Urban Development. The conditions that must be met prior to final DHCD approval include: 1. A final affirmative fair marketing and lottery plan with related forms shall be submitted that reflects LIP requirements including consistency with the Comprehensive Permit Guidelines, Section Ill, Affirmative Fair Housing Marketing Plans; 2. Any changes to the application it has just reviewed and approved, including but not limited to alternations in unit mix, rents, development team, unit design, site plan and financial proforma reflecting land value, must be approved by DHCD; 3. The project must be organized and operated so as not to violate the state antidiscrimination statute (M.G.L. c151B) or the Federal Fair Housing statute (42 U.S.C. s.3601 et seq.). No restriction on occupancy may be imposed on the affordable unit (other than those created by state or local health and safety laws regulating the number of occupants in dwelling units); and 4. The Town shall submit to DHCD the finalized details of the comprehensive permit. As the Cushing House project nears completion of construction, DHCD staff may visit the site to ensure that the development meets program guidelines. Medfield - Cushing House Page2 When the units have received Certificates of Occupancy, the developer must submit to both DHCD and to the Town of Medfield a project cost examination for the comprehensive permit project. This letter shall expire two years from this date or on April 7, 2019 unless'a comprehensive permit has been issued. We congratulate the Town of Medfield and the project sponsor on their efforts to work together to increase the Town's supply of affordable housing. If you have any questions as you proce. d with the project, please call Alana Murphy at 617-573-1301. cc: Sarah Raposa, Town Planner Michael Sullivan, Town Administrator James Murphy, Esq. Office of the Chief Counsel, DHCD Enc. RESPONSIBILITY FOR COST CERTIFICATION: By your signature below, Medfield Holdings, LLC acknowledges and accepts this approval letter, including the obligation under law to provide the Department of Housing and Community Development and the Town of Medfield with a project cost examination. Signature: ___________ _ Name (print): __________ _ Date: _____________ _ Upon receipt, please make copy of this letter and return a signed copy to Division of Housing Development, Department of Housing and Community Development, 100 Cambridge Street, Boston, MA 02114 ATTN: Local Initiative Program Cushing House, Medfield, Massachusetts LOCAL INITIATIVE PROGRAM - COMPREHENSIVE PERMIT Sponsor: Medfield Holdings, LLC 9 Boiling Spring Avenue Medfield, MA 02052 Project Addresses: 67 North Street Medfield, MA 02052 This project will provide ownership opportunities according to the following breakdown: Tl£ee of Unit ·#Units # Bdrms #Baths Gross SF Maximum Rent Market Units Two Bedrooms 6 2 1 876 $1,950 LIP Units One Bedroom 1 1 1 700 $1,279 Two Bedrooms 1 2 1 740 $1,461 TOTAL UNITS 820170406-DHCD-ltr from re Cushing House PEL_Page_220170406-DHCD-ltr from re Cushing House PEL_Page_320170406-DHCD-ltr from re Cushing House PEL_Page_4

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ZBA approves Hospital Road 40B

Posted on April 6, 2017 | Comments Off on ZBA approves Hospital Road 40B

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The Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of Medfield yesterday approved and today released its decision on the Larkins’ 49 units (with 13 affordable units) Country Estates 40B project, granting approval subject to pages of conditions.  This link goes tot eh full decision – 20170406-ZBA-1300 – Country Estates – Hospital Road – Comp Permit

I know that blasting was a special concern of the neighbors, especially given the amount of ledge, and this is the blasting condition and the final conclusion:

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G.l 7. Blasting – Pursuant to 527 CMR 1.00, Chapter 65, a licensed blasting professional
shall perform all blasting on the Property after proper pre-blast inspections and
surveys have been conducted and all required permits have been obtained from
the Medfield Fire Department, and such work shall be performed in accordance
with all local, state and federal requirements. Prior to any blasting or rock
removal, the Fire Chief shall review and approve a plan, including a schedule, for
such drilling, blasting, and hammering. No blasting shall take place before 10:00
a.m. or after 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The plan and schedule shall be
provided to the Board two weeks before commencement of drilling, blasting, or
hammering.
G.18 Rock Crushing. No onsite rock crushing shall be conducted except for that
necessary for use onsite from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. ,Monday to Friday. All
other rock shall be crushed offsite.

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V.       CONCLUSION

For all the reasons stated above and pursuant to the Board’s authority found in G.L. c.40B, §§ 20-23, the Comprehensive Permit application is hereby APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS by a vote of 3 to 0.    The Board reserves the right to cause this Decision to be recorded at the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds.

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MEDFIELD AFFORDABLE HOUSING WORKSHOP

Posted on April 3, 2017 | Comments Off on MEDFIELD AFFORDABLE HOUSING WORKSHOP

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MEDFIELD AFFORDABLE HOUSING WORKSHOP

TUESDAY, APRIL 11, 2017 AT 7PM AT THE CENTER

Please join the Town of Medfield and Community Opportunities Group, Inc. at a public workshop to discuss issues related to affordable housing in Medfield.

 

The purpose of the workshop will be to:

·        Provide information regarding Affordable Housing Trusts and Inclusionary Zoning

·        Obtain feedback on affordable housing goals

·        Provide the public with the opportunity to ask questions and comment on upcoming warrant articles at Annual Town Meeting

 

The workshop is open to all members of the public.

Questions? Please contact Sarah Raposa, Town Planner, at (508) 906-3027
 

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Rep. Garlick’s letter on Patch

Posted on February 10, 2017 | Comments Off on Rep. Garlick’s letter on Patch

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I just saw this on Patch – thanks Denise for including me in your statement, and thanks Laura for posting the letter.

The hard work to maintain a safe harbor that precludes unfriendly 40B’s has only just begun, and it will be a long slog for the Town of Medfield to arrange to get the 21 Subsidized Housing Inventory (SHI) units built each year to maintain that safe harbor.  I spoke with the Department of Housing and Community Development this week about expanding Tilden Village, and the financing (primarily 9% tax credit financing was recommended) to accomplish that expansion appears neither easy, nor fast.

Town officials are having their first meeting next week with the town’s new affordable housing consultant, so hopefully we will soon craft a plan that gets the town to the 10% affordable housing level.

Letter to the Editor: Medfield 200 unit – Mega 40B

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By Laura Quaranto (Open Post) – February 7, 2017 1:30 pm ET

This week we celebrate leadership, teamwork, strategy, perseverance and a positive outcome. Patriots? Sure. The Town of Medfield – Absolutely! The denial of the site application for “Medfield Meadows,” the 200 unit Mega 40B proposal, was the result of the work of Medfield’s committed citizens, elected leaders, Town staff and MassHousing.

The successful work of the Dale Street group was rooted not only in their neighborhood issues but in their ability to organize, understand the process, gather significant information, mobilize fellow community members and share their concerns with and for the Town.

The “Town” represented by the Board of Selectmen actively listened and was willing to act. The Board of Selectmen was engaged and thinking innovatively, exercising resources to strengthen the team effort, and charging the staff with the process and preparation of materials. Perhaps one of the finest moments I have ever witnessed in local government occurred at the packed public hearing when the consultant for the developer deflected a community member’s question by saying, “We’ll take that up with the Town.” Chairman “Pete” Peterson paused and looked out at the hundreds and hundreds of concerned citizens gathered in the hot, overcrowded auditorium, his fellow Selectmen at his side, the Town staff present and prepared, with the whole Legislative delegation in attendance and responded, “We are the Town.”

MassHousing is tasked with an aggressive charge of helping to develop affordable housing, which is needed in our Commonwealth. MassHousing’s mission statement says it will focus on the needs of its customers and the people and the communities it serves, while demonstrating values of respect, collaboration and integrity. Throughout the process MassHousing was observing, listening, analyzing documents and relevant materials, revisiting the site and meaningfully engaging in the process.

The denial of the site application opens a window for Medfield to control its own destiny in terms of affordable housing and meeting the community’s needs. The Medfield Housing Production Plan is the way in which the Town, can and should move forward on its own terms.

I stand ready, always, in partnership to support the Town – its citizens, the elected leaders and staff. I join with you all in honoring this moment of good government and celebrating Team Medfield!

Sincerely,

Denise

State Representative Denise C. Garlick

13th Norfolk District (Medfield; Precinct 1 and 2)

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MassHousing’s Mega-denial

Posted on February 1, 2017 | Comments Off on MassHousing’s Mega-denial

flll• 11 ~OUSlNG Massachusetts Housing Rnancc Agency One Beacon Street. Boston, MA 02108 TEL: 617.854.1000 I FAX: 617.854.1091 VP: 866.758.1435 www.masshousing.com January 31, 2017 VIA CERTIFIED MAIL Medfield Meadows LLC 18 Forest Street Dover, MA 02052 Attention: John Kelly, Principal RE: Medfield Meadows Medfield, MA (MH# 873) Project Eligibility (Site Approval) Application Dear Mr. Kelly: This letter is in response to your application for a determination of Project Eligibility ("Site Approval") pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40B ("Chapter 40B"), 760 Cfv1R 56.00 and the Comprehensive Permit Guidelines issued by the Department of Housing and Community Development ("DHCD") (the "Guidelines" and, collectively, the "Comprehensive Permit Rules"), under the following program (the "Program"): • New England Fund (''NEF") Program of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston. The original application proposed to build two hundred (200) units of rental housing in two (2) buildings on individual parcels separated by North Meadow Road (Route 27) (the "Project") at 39-41 Dale Street and 49 Dale Street (the "Site") in Medfield, Massachusetts (the "Municipality"). Subsequent to an initial review of the Site and the proposed plans and comments from the Municipality regarding the site plan, MassHousing requested that the applicant reconsider the Project and its compatibility with adjacent uses and compliance with 760 CMR 56.04(4)(c), the applicable regulations that govern the design elements of a 40B proposal. On January 5, 2017 the Applicant submitted a revised proposal to MassHousing that purported to respond to concerns regarding the original site plan, reduced the proposed height of the buildings and the number of units from two hundred (200) to one hundred eighty two (182) rental · apartments units in three separate three and four-story buildings on a total of 6.24 acres of land, which only reduced the density from 32 units per acre to 29.17 units per acre on the Site. Charles D. Baker, Governor I Michael J. Dirrane, Chairman I Timothy C. Sullivan, Executive Director Karyn E. Polito, Lt. Governor Ping Yin Chai, Vice Chair Karen E. Kelleher, Deputy Director MassHousing staff has performed an on-site inspection of the Site, which local boards and officials were invited to attend, then revised the Site in connection with the revised application, and has reviewed the pertinent information from both the original and the revised applications for the Project submitted by the Applicant, and comments submitted by the Municipality and others in accordance with the Comprehensive Permit Rules. As a result ofMassHousing's evaluation of the information that was presented, and the Agency's evaluation of the Site, MassHousing is unable to approve your application for a determination of Project Eligibility. While it is expected that a Project proposal submitted in accordance with the zoning and regulatory relief available under Chapter 40B will differ from the surrounding context in many fundamental ways, the Subsidizing Agency must also address matters regarding the Project's relationship to existing development patterns in the surrounding area. This Site appears to be generally appropriate for residential development and while municipal actions to date have not yet resulted in the production of housing required, "to meet the municipality's need for affordable housing as measured by the Statutory Minima"; nevertheless MassHousing has determined that the conceptual project design for the proposed development is not appropriate for this Site. The reasons for MassHousing's denial of your applications are as follows: MassHousing considers the design of the building and the proposed site layout to be inconsistent with the design requirements outlined in 760 CMR 56.04(4)(c) and the related Guidelines dated May, 2013. Specifically: • The proposed apartment structure is inconsistent with nearby existing residential building typology. This is particularly true for the rear portion of the north parcel and the proposed building's relationship to the existing neighborhoods closest to the Site along Joseph Pace Road, John Crowder Road and Dale Street. The applicant's revised site plans do not adequately mitigate the impact of the proposed building's connection to the existing neighborhood from the initial proposal; the Project still fails to make a reasonable transition to this well established residential neighborhood. • The proposed three to four-story apartment structures are not compatible with nearby structures in terms of height, mass and scale. Building elevations indicate that the proposed buildings (the three proposed buildings range in height from 60' to 77.5' tall depending on the topography of the Site) are at least triple the height of most surrounding 1-2 story structures. The building massing in the original submission was entirely inappropriate for both the Site and its relationship to the adjacent residential neighborhood. While the revised site plan, particularly that of the north parcel, has addressed some of the most glaring impacts to its closest abutters, the overall perception of the massing has not been adequately reduced to make the findings required under the regulations. The proposed massing on the south parcel is not significantly improved by the revised site plans and the presence of wetlands on that portion of the overall development Site is a constraint to a more logical relationship to the Grove Street neighborhood. 2 • Appropriate density of residential development depends on a number of different factors, and must be reviewed on a case by case basis. In this case, however, it appears that the Project is simply too dense for the lot on which it is located; nearly the entire Site is occupied by the proposed building program and the limited areas for open space are not sufficient to mitigate the project's effective density. While there are no maximum density thresholds, it is advisable to develop at a density that takes some cues from the existing community context. The nearest rental development is the Pare at Medfield which has a considerably lower density of approximately 10 units/acre as compared to the almost 30 units/acre proposed for this Project. • The site plan does not provide a satisfactory design treatment of the edge between the Site and the surrounding streetscape and does little to enhance the visual quality of the streetscape. The northern and southern building facades face Route 27, which is the principal access to downtown Medfield, and create a poor visual relationship to this adjacent roadway. In MassHousing's review of any application for Site Approval under Chapter 40B, the Agency does not consider any one factor in isolation. Rather, the site as a whole is considered as well as whether the development proposal is consistent with applicable Regulations and Guidelines. After a thorough review of your application, MassHousing does not find that your proposal is able to meet all of the required findings. Therefore, your application is denied. If you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact Greg Watson, Manager of Comprehensive Permit Programs, at 617-854-1880. Sincerely, Timo y C. Sullivan Executive Director cc: Chrystal Kornegay, Undersecretary, Department of Housing and Community Development The Honorable James Timilty The Honorable Denise C. Garlick The Honorable Shawn Dooley Mark L. Fisher, Chairman, Medfield Board of Selectmen Michael J. Sullivan, Medfield Town Administrator/ Sarah Raposa, Medfield Town Planner 320170131-masshousing-ltr-from_page_220170131-masshousing-ltr-from_page_3

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Affordable housing

Posted on January 18, 2017 | 6 comments

The Board of Selectmen did two things last night related to affordable housing.

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First the selectmen heard a report from the Senior Housing Study Committee about its seeking to have the town donate the nine acre Hinkley land next to The Center for the purpose of building 5-6 moderately priced ranch houses per acre there. About half of the Hinkley land is wetlands, so that could amount to about 25 homes.  The committee said it would put its slides online.

Second, the selectmen hired the Community Opportunities Group as our consultant to assist the town with planning and executing the town’s affordable housing strategy.  We hired the Community Opportunities Group for its $38,000 bid amount.  Community Opportunities Group submitted the only response to the town’s RFP, with a not to exceed $40,000 limit.  Community Opportunities Group assisted the town in preparation of the Housing Production Plan that we approved last fall, and Assistant Town Administrator, Kristine Trierweiler, stated that she was more than satisfied with its past work for the town.  Click this link to see its proposal –  20170117-community-opportunities-group-inc-proposal

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Mega-B redux

Posted on January 6, 2017 | Comments Off on Mega-B redux

The Mega-B has been redesigned and reconfigured.  Below is a rendering of what it is now proposed to look like, and in the PDF files below one can see the new plans and layout in detail –  182 units, in three buildings, on just over six acres.

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MHA cancels for tonight

Posted on January 3, 2017 | Comments Off on MHA cancels for tonight

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From Evelyn Clarke this afternoon – the Medfield Housing Authority has cancelled for tonight –

Selectmen,

FYI Medfield Housing Board will not attend tonight’s meeting

Candace Loewen telephoned Michael to let him know the individual she is collaborating with regarding financial assistance with the expansion at Tilden is unable to attend the meeting.

We will confirm at a later date if they will be available for the Jan. 31 or February 7 meeting.

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Selectmen 11/15/16

Posted on December 16, 2016 | Comments Off on Selectmen 11/15/16

Meeting Minutes November 15, 2016 Chenery Meeting Room draft PRESENT: Selectmen Fisher, Peterson, Marcucci; Town Administrator Sullivan; Assistant; Town Counsel Cerel; Administrative Assistant Clarke Chairman Fisher called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. He announced this meeting is being recorded and we want to take a moment of appreciation for our Troops serving in the Middle East and around the world Executive Session at the close of meeting for the purpose of discussing pending litigation filed against Medfield Conservation Commission and to discuss potential land acquisition SPECIAL ELECTION MEDFIELD HOUSING AUTHORI1Y Members Lisa Donovan, Eldred Whyte, Robert Canavan and Brent Nelson are present this evening to vote jointly with the Selectmen a new member to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of member Neil Duross. The newly elected candidate will fill the vacancy until the Town Election in March. The only candidate is Eileen DeSorgher. According to General Laws Chapter 41, Section 11 election is by roll call vote. Selectman Peterson, Clerk of the Board asked for the roll call vote. The Board of Selectmen and the members of the Housing Authority voted unanimously to elect Eileen DeSorgher. The Selectmen offered congratulations to Ms. DeSorgher. POLICE DEPAITTMENT Chief Meaney explained that he is here this evening to request the Selectmen vote to appoint Kim Belskis as a Medfield Police Officer. She is a member of the Army National Guard and is a suicide and prevention officer. Ms. Belskis is an exceptional fit for the Town and will be a great asset to the department. She expects to enter the Academy in February. VOTED unanimously to appoint Kim Belskis as a Police Officer with the Medfield Police Department Chief Meaney continued saying that several weeks ago the Board voted Sergeant John Wilhelmi as Deputy Police Chief. Tonight I would like to present Deputy Chief Wilhelmi with his badge and he will have the honor of being pinned by his wife. The Selectmen extended congratulations to Deputy Chief Wilhelmi. MEDFIELD ENERGY COMMITIEE Fred Bunger, Committee Chair and Axum Teferra from the Metropolitan Area Planning Committee presented information about a five year plan that will reduce Medfield's energy consumption by 20% by the end of fiscal year 2020. Mr. Bunger explained that the Selectmen and Energy Committee have been working to qualify Medfield as a Green Community since November 15, 2016 Page two 2011. The Town has completed four of the criteria necessary for the designation leaving only one more, the energy reduction plan. The plan's goal will be to save us $250,000 per year. Proposed projects will focus on lighting replacement in town buildings, water usage and building insulation. Included in the school's plan to reduce energy is to teach students to turn off computers, electronics and lights when not in use. Any projects that may cost the town to institute may be done by applying for state grants. Mr. Bunger explained that Medfield's application must be sent to the Department of Energy by November 21. The Selectmen were impressed by the remarkable data presented as they know it was a lot of work. VOTED unanimously to adopt the Energy Reduction Plan as presented by the Medfield Energy Committee and further vote to authorize Town Administrator to sign letters that will be included in the package for the Department of Energy Resources Mfit?~~~&Rt'MFi~qW~'~z~;a~,tf~!lrg Toyii),,,qgyh~el,~~r~Lt~ro'.~t~~~i that the Town's draft letter was submitted to Jay Talerman for his review and comments. Selectman Marcucci advises that the letter should emphasize the developer's financial history at the beginning of the letter; the bullet points regarding the applicants names seem to be confusing. That should be made clearer. MASS Housing must be made aware of the applicants financial backgrounds; specifically request they conduct an investigation. Discussion ensued regarding plans to reach the goal of 21 units per year to keep the Town at safe harbor. Mr. Sullivan reported on discussions he has had with a few developers regarding housing plans. Resident Suzanne Siino was in the audience and a discussion took place regarding group homes as a way to add units to affordable housing; locations for them will be ongoing matter. The Board is requested to vote to submit a reserve fund transfer for $40,000 to hire a housing specialist to assist the Town with the various regulations of 40B and it was so voted. STATE HOSPITAL MASTER PLAN COMMITIEE Discussion ensued with Steve Nolan, Chairman regarding the committee's decision to end their contract with VHB Consulting. Another RFP has been published for consultants to assist the Town with the strategic reuse plan for the site. The Selectmen are requested to vote to approve a request for funds in the amount of $150,000 for this work and it was so voted. November 15, 2016 Page three ROAD SALT AGREEMENT At their previous meeting the Board was requested to award the road salt bid for the 2016- 2017 winter season to Eastern Minerals, Inc. DPW Director Maurice Goulet requests the Selectmen vote to sign the Agreement with Eastern Minerals and it was so voted. PHASE II DOWNTOWN PARKING VOTED unanimously to sign a grant application, amount up to $15,000 for Medfield Phase II Parking Study and as recommended by the Economic Development Committee CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICER VOTED unanimously to authorize Chairman Fisher sign Inspector General Appointment Notice naming Kristine Trierweiler as Medfield's Chief Procurement Officer WATER TREATMENT PROJECT VOTED unanimously to award the contract to Environmental Partners Group, Quincy, MA for Consulting and Engineering Services pertaining to the study and design of magnesium and iron from Wells 3 and 4 and as recommended by the Board of Water and Sewerage LICENSES AND PERMITS VOTED unanimously to grant Council on Aging a one-day wine and malt beverage permit for two events; December 1, Challenge Paint Night and January 11, 2017 Supper Club VOTED unanimously to grant the Medfield Music Association permission to post signs promoting Spaghetti with Santa on December 7; Jazz Band Cuba fundraising event on February 3, 2017; Orchestra event with Berklee Strings Group on February 15 and Jazz Night to be held May 5, 2017 VOTED to grant Basil Restaurant a time extension on their liquor permit to 1:00 AM Wednesday November 23, Thanksgiving Eve VOTED unanimously to grant permission to hold the 2nd annual SK and 1 mile Fun Run to honor Hunter Williams an 8 year old double lung transplant VOTED unanimously to grant Medfield Junior Girl Scout Troop 88192 permission to hold a Pet Parade in May 2017 November 15, 2016 Page four SELECTMEN REPORT Mr. Peterson extended compliments to John Thompson for his recent tour at the state hospital site; great opening ceremony of the new Public Safety Building; great group of friends and neighbors planted over 1000 spring bulbs at Straw Hat Park; Richard DeSorgher presented a terrific program for the Historical Society's anniversary. He attended the Veterans' Day Breakfast at the CENTER and gave kudos to Veterans' Service Agent Ron Griffin who did a wonderful job with arrangements. Mr. Marcucci enjoyed the Veterans' Day evening event at Baxter Park and received good information at a meeting arranged by Michael Sullivan and Mark Cerel on Friday afternoon Discussing 40B. Mr. Fisher attended the Veterans' Day Breakfast enjoyed listening to singer Dan Clark. He is happy to report that Medfield High School graduate Matthew Aucoin is assisting with the high school music program. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Board of Selectmen will be going into executive session for the purpose for the purpose of discussing pending litigation filed against the Medfield Conservation Commission and to discuss potential land acquisition with the expressed intent not to reconvene in open session. By positive roll call vote the Selectmen went into Executive Session at 9:15 PM.20161115_page_220161115_page_320161115_page_4

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Selectmen 12/20

Posted on December 16, 2016 | Comments Off on Selectmen 12/20

TOWN OF MEDFIELD MEETING NOTICE POSTED: 'd.-/fo--/0 0/Q,20161220-agenda_page_2

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