Category Archives: Select Board matters

Select Board 2/28/2022

Posted on March 1, 2022 | Comments Off on Select Board 2/28/2022

To join online, use this link:
https://medfield-net.zoom.us/j/81250089206?pwd=T0k3YzJzQWRoeDY5aS9HRUE1WC9mZz09
a. Webinar ID: 812 5008 9206
b. Password: 808096

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/5802/BOS-Meeting-Packet-March-1-2022

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/5802/BOS-Meeting-Packet-March-1-2022 Board of Selectmen Board or Committee PLACE OF MEETING DAY, DATE, AND TIME Chenery Hall, Medfield Town House Remote participation available through Zoom Tuesday, March 1, 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 Executive Session at the conclusion of the regular meeting: ● Vote to enter Executive Session for the purpose of discussing the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property Appointments 1. Town Clerk Marion Bonoldi to request the Board of Selectmen: a. Vote and sign the election warrant for the Annual Town Election to be held on March 28, 2022 b. Vote to appoint Ms. Tracey Klenk as Warden of the Annual Town Election c. Vote to appoint inspectors for the Annual Town Election 2. Medfield Outreach to discuss the community needs assessment survey and request the use of sandwich boards 3. Doug Pollard requests use of the Medfield State Hospital for Pollards Texas Que from April 1st to June 18th on Friday and Saturdays 4. Director of Public Works Maurice Goulet and Nitsch Engineering to discuss intersections study 5. Director of Public Works Maurice Goulet to discuss pavement projects including Route 109 and North Street 6. Dr. Hilli Passas to discuss State’s new straw proposal for a net zero stretch energy code and request the Selectmen sign letter to the DOER 7. Public Hearing for the following Solicitor License Applications: a. Power Home Remodeling: Colby Smith, Avery Zoschak, Mitchell Whittingham Discussion Items (Potential Votes) 8. Elementary School Workshop Tuesday, March 8, 2022 Action Items 9. Vote to accept the resignation of Michael Metzler from the Medfield State Hospital Development Committee 10. Vote on a determination by non-elected municipal employee of financial interest disclosed by Building Commissioner/Zoning Enforcement Officer Gary Pelletier 11. Charlie Harris requests use of the Medfield State Hospital for the Annual Car Show on June 27, 2022. 12. Vote to approve and sign the Employment Contract with Fire Chief William Carrico 13. Vote to declare a snow emergency and authorize deficit spending 14. Vote to release a Request for Proposals for a head-end facility / cable communications located on a portion of the Department of Public Works Town Garage property at 55 North Meadows Road 15. Vote to appoint Town Administrator Kristine Trierweiler as the Chief Procurement Officer Citizen Comment Consent Agenda 16. The Medfield Garden Club requests permission to post signs February 27, 2022 to March 7, 2022 to advertise Art’N Bloom at the Medfield Public Library which will take place March 4 to March 6. 17. Sean McCarthy to request a permit to hold a parade and to place signs celebrating opening day for Medfield Youth Baseball and Softball on Sunday, May 8 at 3:00PM Meeting Minutes September 28, 2021 January 25, 2022 Town Administrator Updates Next Meeting Dates March 8, 2022 Workshop with the School Committee (New Elementary School) March 15, 2022 March 22, 2022 Selectmen Reports Informational ● Eversource vegetation maintenance

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Office hours tomorrow 9-10

Posted on February 10, 2022 | Comments Off on Office hours tomorrow 9-10

Select Board Office Hours Tomorrow

My Select Board Office Hours last Friday were not held (the first Friday of the month) because The Center was not open on account of the snowstorm, so I am holding my February office hours tomorrow at The Center from 9:00 to 10:00 AM. 

NB – The snow did not deter Jean Mineo from connecting with me last Friday, just not at The Center.

I can be reached via 508-359-9190

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CANCELLED TODAY – RESCHEDULED FOR 2/11

Posted on February 4, 2022 | Comments Off on CANCELLED TODAY – RESCHEDULED FOR 2/11

WEATHER POSTPONEMENT

The Center closes when the schools are closed, so the office hours today at The Center could not occur – there was no one there when I arrived this morning.

I will hold my February office hours instead next Friday, February 11 from 9-10 AM at The Center.

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Office hours this Friday 9-10 AM

Posted on February 1, 2022 | Comments Off on Office hours this Friday 9-10 AM
2014 snow

Select Board Office Hours this Friday – mask up

I hold regular monthly office hours at The Center on the first Friday of every month from 9:00 to 10:00 AM (my litigation schedule permitting).

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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Select Board 2/1/2022

Posted on January 29, 2022 | Comments Off on Select Board 2/1/2022
  1. To join online, use this link:
    a. https://medfield-net.zoom.us/j/81577342022?pwd=ZTV3VU1EMnRBOHJINGh6
    SS9wV3dvdz09
    b. Enter Password: 060672
  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: 815 7734 2022
    b. Enter the password: 060672
    The packet with meeting materials for this meeting is available at this link:
    https://www.town.medfield.net/DocumentCenter/View/5664/BOS-Meeting-Packet-February-1-2
    022
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: a. https://medfield-net.zoom.us/j/81577342022?pwd=ZTV3VU1EMnRBOHJINGh6 SS9wV3dvdz09 b. Enter Password: 060672 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: 815 7734 2022 b. Enter the password: 060672 The packet with meeting materials for this meeting is available at this link: https://www.town.medfield.net/DocumentCenter/View/5664/BOS-Meeting-Packet-February-1-2 022 Board of Selectmen Board or Committee PLACE OF MEETING DAY, DATE, AND TIME Chenery Hall, Medfield Town House Remote participation available through Zoom Tuesday, February 1, 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 Executive Session at the conclusion of the regular meeting: ● Vote to enter Executive Session for the purpose of discussing the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property ● Vote to enter Executive Session for the purpose of conducting conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel (Fire Chief) Appointments 1. Eversource to request the approval of licenses for a pole and transformer for electric service at the new Medfield Water Treatment Plant 2. Gary Pelletier, Building Commissioner, to discuss plumbing permit and inspection fees a. Vote to increase plumbing fees 3. Members of the Medfield Energy Committee to discuss the Town Garage Solar project a. Potential vote to approve a contract with Solar Design Associates for engineering services for Town Garage solar Discussion Items (Potential Votes) 4. FY2023 Budget Review 5. Update from the Town Administrator regarding American Rescue Plan Act federal funds and discussion of Norfolk County’s determinations on eligible uses of the funds 6. SEB Housing request for Board of Selectmen approval of a 5% rental increase for current tenants and Property Specific Maximum Rents for vacant units at Medfield Meadows and Hillside Village Action Items 7. Vote to appoint Officer Robert Araujo as a new police officer for the Town of Medfield 8. Vote to approve a contract with Woodard & Curran for SCADA Upgrade Services 9. Vote to approve a contract with CAI Technologies for tax map maintenance services for Calendar Year 2021 data Citizen Comment Consent Agenda 10. Kristen Williams requests approval for the 7th Annual Hunter’s Run 5K to be held on April 2, 2022 Meeting Minutes Town Administrator Updates Next Meeting Dates February 8, 2022 (State Representative Denise Garlick’s Annual Report to the Community) February 15, 2022 March 1, 2022 Selectmen Reports informational

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Select Board 1/25/2022

Posted on January 24, 2022 | Comments Off on Select Board 1/25/2022
  1. To join online, use this link:
    a. https://medfield-net.zoom.us/j/81577342022?pwd=ZTV3VU1EMnRBOHJINGh6
    SS9wV3dvdz09
    b. Enter Password: 060672
  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: 815 7734 2022
    b. Enter the password: 060672
    The packet with meeting materials for this meeting is available at this link:
    https://www.town.medfield.net/DocumentCenter/View/5654/BOS-Meeting-Packet-January-25-2
    022

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: a. https://medfield-net.zoom.us/j/81577342022?pwd=ZTV3VU1EMnRBOHJINGh6 SS9wV3dvdz09 b. Enter Password: 060672 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: 815 7734 2022 b. Enter the password: 060672 The packet with meeting materials for this meeting is available at this link: https://www.town.medfield.net/DocumentCenter/View/5654/BOS-Meeting-Packet-January-25-2 022 Board of Selectmen Board or Committee PLACE OF MEETING DAY, DATE, AND TIME Chenery Hall, Medfield Town House Remote participation available through Zoom Tuesday, January 25, 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 Executive Session at the conclusion of the regular meeting: ● Vote to enter Executive Session for the purpose of discussing the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property Appointments 1. Marion Bonoldi, Town Clerk, to request Board of Selectmen vote to approve new voting machines 2. Jean Mineo requests approval for Fairy House Event to be held at Medfield State Hospital in conjunction with Daffodil Days (April 2022) 3. Amy Colleran, Facilities Director, to request approval to use the emergency repairs fund for repairs to the Dale Street School roof 4. Allen Orsi, Pare Corporation, to discuss Conceptual Design Report for the Danielson Pond Dam Discussion Items (Potential Votes) 5. Discussion of elementary school project 6. Update from the Town Administrator regarding American Rescue Plan Act federal funds and discussion of Norfolk County’s determinations on eligible uses of the funds 7. FY2023 Town Department Budget Review 8. Annual Town Meeting Warrant Articles / Board of Selectmen Warrant Articles 9. David Cashman, SEB Housing, requests Board of Selectmen approval of a 5% rental increase for current tenants & Property Specific Maximum Rents for vacant units at Medfield Meadows and Hillside Village 10. Financial Policy (Warrant Committee comments) Action Items 11. Vote to ask the Town Moderator to appoint a Bylaw Committee to review proposed School Building Committee Bylaw 12. Vote to appoint Selectman Murby to the Norfolk County Advisory Board 13. Vote to close the Annual Town Meeting Warrant Citizen Comment Consent Agenda Meeting Minutes November 2, 2021 December 21, 2021 Town Administrator Updates Next Meeting Dates January 31, 2022 (Invited to Town of Medfield Climate Action Plan Presentation) February 1, 2022 February 8, 2022 (State Representative Denise Garlick’s Annual Report to the Community) February 15, 2022 Selectmen Reports Informational ● Letter re: approval of Medfield precincts by the Local Election Districts Review commission ● Response to William Massaro re: Comments/Questions - Medfield Municipal Aggregation Plan

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State local aid to go up 2.7%

Posted on January 21, 2022 | Comments Off on State local aid to go up 2.7%

The Lt. Gov. was giving her last speech to the municipal leaders this morning at the Massachusetts Municipal Association’s annual meeting. She got emotionally choked up at the end as she said goodbye to us for the last time. Tomorrow we hear from Gov. Baker, Sen. Markey, and Sen. Warren. The MMA annual meeting went from being in person to virtual (and free) in about a week. Both Polito and Baker are former Select Board members, so they are especially liked.

From the Massachusetts Municipal Association –

  Breaking News from the MMA  


At MMA Annual Meeting, Lt. Gov. Polito announces 2.7% local aid increase in FY23 budget proposal

Speaking to 500 local leaders from across the state this morning during the virtual MMA Annual Meeting, Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito announced that the fiscal 2023 state budget the administration plans to file next week proposes to increase Unrestricted General Government Aid by $35.1 million, or 2.7%.

The increase would match the consensus state revenue growth forecast announced last week, but the MMA is pointing out that the forecast fails to account for record-breaking tax collections in fiscal 2021 and so far in fiscal 2022. …

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Office hours this Friday (make up)

Posted on January 10, 2022 | Comments Off on Office hours this Friday (make up)

Select Board Office Hours this Friday

I hold regular monthly office hours at The Center on the first Friday of every month, but this month The Center was closed last Friday due to the snowstorm. So I am holding my office hours this coming Friday, January 14 from 9:00 to 9:45 AM instead.

Residents are welcome to stop by to talk in person about any town matters.

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Office hours tomorrow 9-10 AM

Posted on January 6, 2022 | Comments Off on Office hours tomorrow 9-10 AM

Selectman Office Hours this Friday

I will hold my regular monthly office hours at The Center – the first Friday of the month – from 9:00 to 10:00 AM.

Masked residents are welcome to stop by to talk in person about any town matters.

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Select Board 1/4/2021

Posted on December 31, 2021 | Comments Off on Select Board 1/4/2021

This meeting will be held remotely on Zoom. 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:
    a. https://medfield-net.zoom.us/j/81577342022?pwd=ZTV3VU1EMnRBOHJINGh6
    SS9wV3dvdz09
    b. Enter Password: 060672
  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: 815 7734 2022
    b. Enter the password: 060672
    The packet with meeting materials for this meeting will be uploaded at this link:
    https://www.town.medfield.net/DocumentCenter/View/5624/BOS-Meeting-Packet-January-4-20
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TOWN OF MEDFIELD MEETING NOTICE Posted in accordance with the provisions of M.G.L. c. 30A, §§18-25 This meeting will be held remotely on Zoom. 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: a. https://medfield-net.zoom.us/j/81577342022?pwd=ZTV3VU1EMnRBOHJINGh6 SS9wV3dvdz09 b. Enter Password: 060672 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: 815 7734 2022 b. Enter the password: 060672 The packet with meeting materials for this meeting will be uploaded at this link: https://www.town.medfield.net/DocumentCenter/View/5624/BOS-Meeting-Packet-January-4-20 22 Board of Selectmen Board or Committee PLACE OF MEETING DAY, DATE, AND TIME Remote meeting held on Zoom Tuesday, January 4, 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 Executive Session at the conclusion of the regular meeting: ● Vote to enter Executive Session for the purpose of discussing the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property Appointments 1. Amy Colleran, Facilities Director, to request Board of Selectmen approve the use of $65,000 from the Emergency Repair fund for the Dale Street School roof project 2. Members of the Medfield Energy Committee to discuss the Town Garage solar project a. Potential vote to approve a contract with Solar Design Associates for engineering services for the Town Garage solar installation Discussion Items Action Items 3. Jean Mineo, Cultural Alliance of Medfield, to request the Chair to sign a Letter of Support for a grant from the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism for marketing support 4. Vote to adopt Board of Selectmen Vendor Warrant Policy 5. Vote to authorize the Chair to sign the Tree City Application Citizen Comment Consent Agenda Meeting Minutes March 23, 2021 October 19, 2021 Town Administrator Updates Next Meeting Dates January 18, 2022 January 25, 2022 Selectmen Reports Informational Town of Medfield Municipal Aggregation Plan public comment period open through January 18, 2022

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