Category Archives: Select Board matters

Dale Street School Project Public Forum

Posted on September 30, 2020 | Comments Off on Dale Street School Project Public Forum

Board of Selectmen

Posted on: September 30, 2020

Dale Street School Project Public Forum

Dale Street School Project Forum Announcement: October 14 at 6 pm.

Please join the Board of Selectmen and the Dale Street School Building Committee for a virtual public forum about the Dale Street School Project on Wednesday, October 14 at 6 pm. The information to join the Zoom meeting is included below. 

To join online, use this link:

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Dale Street School Project corrections

Posted on September 30, 2020 | Comments Off on Dale Street School Project corrections

Today I received two emailed corrections, which I have inserted below, about the material that I posted on the status of the Dale Street School project. Thanks to both Mike Quinlan and Chris McCue for making the information posted here more accurate for residents.

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Hi Pete,

Just a quick note – our School Committee never had a public discussion about the Dale Street site options, despite what Leo Brehm stated at the Select Board meeting. I’ve attended all the meetings, and anyone can take a look at meeting tapes to see that was the case. Leo had no business answering “yes” to the question “Is School Committee in agreement on the site?” because they never talked about it. This was a big misstep in the process.

Medfield School Committee should have devoted time on its own meeting agenda to discuss the pros/cons of each site from an educational standpoint, and to take public input on just that aspect of the project alone, but never did. Of course, one can assume that SC members will all be in agreement on Wheelock since that is what the superintendent wants, but it’s not a valid reason to short-change the community engagement process on one of the most important site selection criteria.

Best,

Chris

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Pete

It has come to my attention that you posted about this on your blog. I just want to be clear, as I noted below, the MSBA has not formally responded to our schedule extension request. They have informally indicated support but have not formally responded and there are some senior people who will need to chime in. 

Your post indicates more certainty than we have right now.  Would you please clarify your blog as I know people do read it. 

Thanks

Mike

[this from the 9/24/20 email from Mike]

We don’t have official word but early indications based off informal conversation seem to be that the MSBA will support the schedule extension.

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Dale Street School public forum by SBC set for 6PM on 10/14/20

Posted on September 29, 2020 | 1 comment

The follow up public forum by the School Building Committee, requested by the Select Board at its meeting last Tuesday, has been scheduled for 6 PM on October 14, 2020. The purpose of this additional public forum is to provide the additional “process” the Select Board requested happen before the Select Board votes on the siting decision for the new Dale Street School. Some residents stated that they felt that the process had been rushed.

To date, the Wheelock location is the unanimous choice of all member of all involved town committees – the SBC, the School Committee, and the Select Board.

Mike Quinlan, chair of the SBC, reported this past week that the MSBA indicated that it will not financially punish the town for not having voted to proceed last Tuesday. That fear was a stated concern of the SBC for asking the Select Board to vote last Tuesday.

Below is the SBC’s last email about the project, on 9/21/2020, with links to the data it developed.

DALE STREET SCHOOL PROJECT UPDATE September 2020 Edition     Grades 4-5 Alternative G1 New Construction Wheelock Site      PRIORITY DECISIONS MADE   
On August 27, 2020, the School Committee voted unanimously to select the 4-5 grade configuration. It was ultimately decided that the 4-5 grade configuration was the most viable option for the current economic climate. 

On September 16, 2020, the School Building Committee voted to recommend the selection of the Wheelock site for the location of the new school. Of the alternatives presented on the Wheelock site, the committee selected  G1 Alternative as the Preferred Schematic Option.

The School Building Committee will now recommend the Preferred Schematic Option to the Board of Selectmen on September 22, 2020 at 7PM.         View from Elm Street Entrance     View from Wheelock School Parking Lot   TOP REASONS FOR WHEELOCK CAMPUS

Continuity of educational programming of a grades 2-5 campus

Share resources and staff between Wheelock and a new Dale Street school

Allows for future flexibility with enrollment or consolidation

Avoids temporary displacement and disruption of students during construction

WHEELOCK CAMPUS CHALLENGES

Potential Traffic impacts on surrounding neighborhood

Overall Property Tax impacts

ADDITIONAL OUTREACH

Grade Configuration Information

Site Selection Information

Frequently Asked Questions

Project Schedule

Sustainability
      Upcoming Project Milestones SEPTEMBER 22 – BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING (Vote on Preferred Solution)

OCTOBER 14 – DRAFT PSR Submission to Building Committee Members for Review

OCTOBER 21 – SCHOOL BUILDING COMMITTEE MEETING (Vote on PSR Submission)

OCTOBER 27 – SUBMIT PSR TO MSBA

DECEMBER 16 – MSBA BOARD MEETING (Approval of PSR)   Project Resources

Link to PROJECT SCHEDULE Link to FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Link to SUSTAINABILITY INFORMATION
Link to PROJECT WEBSITE
Link to PROJECT FACEBOOK PAGE

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SB 9/22 – new Dale siting

Posted on September 19, 2020 | Comments Off on SB 9/22 – new Dale siting

TOWN OF MEDFIELD
MEETING
NOTICE
Posted in accordance with the provisions of MGL Chapter 39 Section 23A, as amended
Due to the COVID-19 emergency, this meeting will take place remotely. Members of the public
who wish to view or listen to the meeting may do so by joining via the web, or a conference call.

  1. To join online, use this link:
    a. https://zoom.us/j/94326010901?pwd=ZXZrc0lkek5jbHVLOXR2dEhzWEx1Zz09
    b. Enter Password: 246771
  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: 943 2601 0901
    b. Enter the password: 246771
  3. The agenda packet for this meeting is available at this link:
    https://www.town.medfield.net/DocumentCenter/View/4568/BOS-Meeting-Packet-September15-2020
    Board of Selectmen
    Board or Committee
    PLACE OF MEETING DAY, DATE, AND TIME
    Remote Meeting held on Zoom Tuesday, September 22, 2020 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
    Board of Selectmen to discuss Dale Street School Project
     Potential vote on site selection/preferred schematic
    Town Administrator Updates
    Posted:
    Meeting Minutes
    Next Meeting Dates
    Selectmen Reports
    Informational

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SB 9/15/20

Posted on September 13, 2020 | Comments Off on SB 9/15/20

TOWN OF MEDFIELD
MEETING
NOTICE
Posted in accordance with the provisions of MGL Chapter 39 Section 23A, as amended
Due to the COVID-19 emergency, this meeting will take place remotely. Members of the public
who wish to view or listen to the meeting may do so by joining via the web, or a conference call.

  1. To join online, use this link:
    a. https://zoom.us/j/98390860697?pwd=VWhyMjVOL2R2cENVSnkwT0VicFI0Zz
    09
    b. Enter Password: 241623
  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: 983 9086 0697
    b. Enter the password: 241623
  3. The agenda packet for this meeting is available at this link:
    https://www.town.medfield.net/DocumentCenter/View/4568/BOS-Meeting-Packet-September15-2020
  4. Board of Selectmen
    Board or Committee
    PLACE OF MEETING DAY, DATE, AND TIME
    Remote Meeting held on Zoom Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at 7:00 pm
    Agenda (Subject to Change) Revised
  5. Call to Order
  6. Disclosure of video recording
  7. We want to take a moment of appreciation for our Troops serving around the globe in defense of our country
  8. Appointments
    Posted:
    Posted Sep 11, 2020 3:59 PM
  9. Patti Allan and Amanda Spears, Medfield Coalition for Public Education, to discuss a
    community painting fundraiser and potential use of Town property
  10. Jean Mineo to discuss Medfield State Hospital Chapel signage
  11. Michael Taylor, Dwight Derby House, to discuss lease and to request funding assistance with maintenance projects
  12. Discussion (potential votes)
  13. COVID-19 Status Updates/Operations
    Dale Street School Project process update, site selection, preferred schematic
    Action Items
  14. Agreement with MetroWest Medical Center for medication exchanges
  15. Agreement with Steward Norwood Hospital Inc. for medical control services
  16. Annual Appointments: Individual appointments
    a. Appointment of Blake McDermott and James Sullivan as associate members on
    the Planning Board
  17. Trailside Road – Online Wine Auction Permit
    Town Administrator Updates
    Meeting Minutes
    Next Meeting Dates
    Selectmen Reports
    Informational

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Office hours tomorrow, 9-10

Posted on September 3, 2020 | 1 comment

Selectman Office Hours this Friday

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

This month I will be outside on the rear patio.

I have been running a fever for several days, and if I have a fever in the morning I will not be there and will post something to that effect.

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SB 9/1

Posted on August 28, 2020 | Comments Off on SB 9/1

TOWN OF MEDFIELD

MEETING

NOTICE

Posted in accordance with the provisions of MGL Chapter 39 Section 23A, as amended

Due to the COVID-19 emergency, this meeting will take place remotely. Members of the public who wish to view or listen to the meeting may do so by joining via the web, or a conference call.

  1. To join online, use this link:
    1. https://zoom.us/j/91276463647?pwd=UjA0eHNmT2d1SXNGa0pzTktxdDdLQT09
    1. Enter Password: 209002
  • 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
    • Enter the Webinar ID: 912 7646 3647
    • Enter the password: 209002

Board of Selectmen

Board or Committee

PLACE OF MEETINGDAY, DATE, AND TIME
Remote Meeting held on ZoomTuesday, September 1, 2020 at 7:00 pm

Agenda (Subject to Change)

7:00 PM 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. Mike Quinlan – Update on Dale Street School Building Project
  2. Matt Cawley, Cutlets – Discuss one day beer/wine permit request

Discussion (potential votes)

  1. Discussion about Special Town Meeting
    • Potential vote to call the Special Town Meeting
    • Potential vote to open the Special Town Meeting Warrant
  1. Trailside Drive Online Wine Auction Permit

Action Items

  1. Agreement with MetroWest Medical Center for medication exchanges
  2. Accept grant of $43,852 from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security for the Medfield Fire Department and authorize the Town Administrator to sign grant documents
  3. Accept grant of $100,000 from the Mass. Department of Conservation and Recreation for the Medfield Rail Trail and authorize the Town Administrator to sign grant documents
  4. Contract with Ginivan Group, LLC for NPDES MS4 compliance (stormwater regulations)
  5. Contract with BETA Group, Inc. for an ADA self-evaluation for the Town’s sidewalk network and development of a sidewalk master plan
  6. Contract with Nitsch Engineering, Inc. to study 5 intersections and provide recommendations
  7. Contract with MHQ, Inc. to purchase a new water utility vehicle
  8. Agreement to join the BuyBoard purchasing consortium
  9. Contract with Solar Design Associates for an interconnection application and SMART application for the Town Garage
  10. Lease agreement with AT&T for the Medfield State Hospital Water Tower
  11. Contract with TSG Consulting, LLC 
  12. Medfield Meadows Sales Prices – Amendment to the Regulatory Agreement
  13. Medfield State Hospital Development Committee grant application for technical assistance from MassDevelopment

Town Administrator Updates

Next Meeting Dates

Selectmen Reports

Informational

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SB 8/11

Posted on August 7, 2020 | Comments Off on SB 8/11

Here are the agenda and back up materials for the Select Board meeting next Tuesday – 20200811-agenda & materials

20200811-agenda_Page_1TOWN OF MEDFIELD MEETING NOTICE Posted in accordance with the provisions of MGL Chapter 39 Section 23A, as amended Due to the COVID-19 emergency, this meeting will take place remotely. Members of the public who wish to view or listen to the meeting may do so by joining via the web, or a conference call. 1. To join online, use this link: a. https://zoom.us/j/93219505660?pwd=a2JaTUtzZkRzWFdPVm5xVzJQUnI0UT 09 b. Enter Password: 538575 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: 932 1950 5660 b. Enter the password: 538575 Board of Selectmen Board or Committee PLACE OF MEETING DAY, DATE, AND TIME Remote Meeting held on Zoom Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at 7:00 pm Agenda (Subject to Change) 7:00 PM 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 Chief Guerette requests the appointment of Mark Sterling to the position of special police officer and fill-in dispatcher Jean Mineo to discuss UCC use of Medfield State Hospital Posted: Town Clerk Jeff Marble, Medfield Food Cupboard, to discuss new location Discussion (potential votes) Action Items Vote to call the Special Town Meeting Vote to open the Special Town Meeting Warrant Approve Warrant for 2020 State Primary Election Appoint Election Wardens and Inspectors, per request of Interim Town Clerk James G. Mullen, Jr. Approve Chapter 90 Reimbursement Requests: • $297,447.28 rubber chip seal • $66,320.90 for South Street Extension Approve Change Order for Additional Insurance Costs and Time Extension for Mt. Nebo maintenance project Approve Lease Purchase Finance Agreement Town Administrator Updates Next Meeting Dates Selectmen Reports Informational Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program Award of $211,428.57 Shared Streets Grant Award of $11,500

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In person office hours return this Friday – mask up

Posted on August 5, 2020 | Comments Off on In person office hours return this Friday – mask up

In Person Office Hours at The Center, this Friday 9-10 AM

I hold monthly first Friday office hours, that have been by telephone recently, but are returning in person, outside on the patio, at The Center this Friday from 9:00 to 10:00 AM, for masked residents. Stop by to talk in person about any town matters.

I can be reached via 508-359-9190 or this blog, where any schedule changes will be posted.

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SB 7/28

Posted on July 25, 2020 | Comments Off on SB 7/28
TOWN OF MEDFIELD MEETING NOTICE Posted in accordance with the provisions of MGL Chapter 39 Section 23A, as amended Due to the COVID-19 emergency, this meeting will take place remotely. Members of the public who wish to view or listen to the meeting may do so by joining via the web, or a conference call. 1. To join online, use this link: a. https://zoom.us/j/95650907195?pwd=YkNmdHRoR3NWNUE0V0htZWRHV WdWUT09 b. Enter Password: 636000 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: 956 5090 7195 b. Enter the password: 636000 Board of Selectmen Revised Board or Committee PLACE OF MEETING DAY, DATE, AND TIME Remote Meeting held on Zoom Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at 7:00 pm Agenda (Subject to Change) 7:00 PM 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 Meeting with Planning Board to accept resignation of Greg Sullivan and to make joint appointment of Seth Meehan to fill the vacant seat until next Town election Posted: Town Clerk Chief Michelle Guerette requests Board of Selectmen appoint Terrence Teehan to the position of police recruit, effective on his start date at the police academy and accept withdrawal of Joseph Sherbertes Kathy McDonald, Medfield Youth Outreach Director to discuss name change for MYO David Cashman to discuss Medfield Meadows 2020 sales prices Discussion (potential votes) COVID-19 Status Update/Operations Action Items Vote to call the Special Town Meeting Vote to open the Special Town Meeting Warrant Maurice Goulet requests Board of Selectmen approve the Software User Agreement with Sensus USA Maurice Goulet requests Board of Selectmen approve a contract with Environmental Partners Group, Inc. (EPG) for Engineering Consulting Services for the Final Design for the iron and manganese Water Treatment Facility Chief William Carrico requests the BOS sign new agreements with Beth Israel and Good Samaritan Hospital Jean Mineo requests the BOS vote to sign letter of support for grant Accept resignation of Ken Richard from the Medfield State Hospital Development Committee and appoint: • Patrick Casey • Randal Karg • Michael Metzler • Christopher McMahon Appointments to the Affordable Housing Trust: • Newton Thompson • Greg Sandomirsky ZeLus Beer Garden sign request Rocky Woods requests approval of one-day permits: • Hike for Beer – Bonfire and Brews on Friday, July 31 from 5:45 pm to 7:45 pm • Meteor Shower Campout on Wednesday, August 12 from 5 pm to 7 pm • Family and Friends Beaver Discovery Hike on Saturday, August 15 from 6 pm to 8 pm • Family and Friends Subset Hike Campout on Saturday, August 22 from 5 pm to 7 pm Town Administrator Update Next Meeting Dates Selectmen Reports Informational • Housing Choice Community Designation • Housing Production Plan Safe Harbor Certification through May 7, 2022 • CDBG-CV grant award of $683,100 for microenterprise assistance and food assistance for local food banks (regional application with Bellingham, Foxborough, Franklin, Walpole, and Wrentham) • 4 John Crowder Road Housing Lottery (applications due August 4 at 5 pm) • Bike to the Beach

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