Category Archives: Select Board matters

Office hours this Friday, 8/2/2024

Posted on July 31, 2024 | Comments Off on Office hours this Friday, 8/2/2024

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

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Office hours tomorrow, 7/12/24

Posted on July 11, 2024 | Comments Off on Office hours tomorrow, 7/12/24

Select Board Office Hours this Friday


I am holding my monthly office hours tomorrow at The Center, because The Center was closed last Friday.

I hold the office hours on the first Friday of every month from 9:00 to 10:00 AM. 

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).

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Office hours 7/12, where COA closed tomorrow

Posted on July 4, 2024 | Comments Off on Office hours 7/12, where COA closed tomorrow

This is from the COA website –

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS        

The Center is Closed Thursday, July 4 through Saturday, July 6 in observance of Independence Day.

Select Board Office Hours Friday, July 12

I hold regular monthly office hours at The Center on the first Friday of every month, but tomorrow the COA is closed, so I will hold office hours on July 12 instead, from 9:00 to 10:00 AM. 

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Select Board 6/25/2024

Posted on June 23, 2024 | Comments Off on Select Board 6/25/2024
  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/7951/Select-Board-Meeting-Packet_06252024

Select Board 6/25/2024

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 Select Board 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/7951/Select-Board-Meeting-Packet_06252024 Select Board Board or Committee PLACE OF MEETING Chenery Hall, Medfield Town House Remote participation available through Zoom DAY, DATE, AND TIME Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 6:00 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 Discussion Items (Potential Votes) Action Items 1. Board and Committee Annual Reappointments for FY25 2. Vote to sign the letter of support for Bellforge Art Center’s T-Mobile Hometown Grant to repair the roof on the infirmary 3. Vote to sign the State 911 Department Public Safety Answering Point and regional Emergency Communications Center Support and Incentive grant for FY25 4. Vote to sign the Annual Intermunicipal Agreement with the Town of Mansfield for a medical director to perform the duties laid out in the agreement 5. Vote to sign the affiliation agreement between the Town of Medfield and Simmons University to host an intern to provide clinical and educational experience within the Medfield Outreach Department 6. Vote to sign the contract with VHB for design development site civil engineering plans for the Medfield State Hospital Redevelopment (HousingWorks Grant) 7. Vote to accept and authorize the Town Administrator to sign the MassDOT Grant for which we were awarded $90,800 for a Type Cb Ford E-450 for the Council on Aging 8. Vote to renew the liability insurance policy for the former Medfield State Hospital campus with Corcoran and Havlin 9. Vote to sign the engineering services contract with BETA Group, Inc. for the design of the Council on Aging garage 10. Vote to authorize the Town Administrator to sign asset management planning (AMP) program services contract for which we received a reimbursement grant to cover the cost of the total project of $250,000 11. Vote to approve the following appropriations transfers a. Conservation Commission - $36,050 from Conservation Commission Salaries to Conservation Commission Operations b. Police - $10,839.39 from Police Salaries to Police Operations 12. Vote to approve the one day liquor license request from the Trustees of Reservation for scary movie night in Rocky Woods on July 20th from 6-11pm 13. Vote to approve the one day liquor license request from Zullo Gallery for 4 Zullo First Thursdays monthly celebration of the arts and 8 Zullo Thursdays on Their Deck weekly summertime gatherings for the dates below from 5pm -11pm a. Thursdays on the Deck i. July 11 ii. iii. iv. v. vi. vii. viii. July 18 July 25 August 1 August 8 August 15 August 22 August 29b. First Thursdays i. September 6 ii. iii. iv. October 3 November 7 December 5 14. Vote to approve the request from Three Squares New England for their 13th annual bicycle ride for food through Medfield on Sunday morning October 6 conditioned upon public safety approval Citizen Comment Consent Agenda Meeting Minutes Town Administrator Updates Next Meeting Dates July 16, 2024 August 20, 2024 September 3, 2024 - State Primary Election September 10, 2024 September 17, 2024 October 1, 2024 October 15, 2024 November 5, 2024 - Presidential Election November 12, 2024 November 19, 2024 December 3, 2024 December 17, 2024 Select Board Member Reports Actions Taken on Bills and Warrants for Payments Informational

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Colleen Sullivan records Memorial Day

Posted on May 28, 2024 | 1 comment

Colleen shared with me last night this photo she orchestrated yesterday of the Medfield Police Department and the Select Board in Baxter Park after the ceremony –

At the time I was both amused and impressed enough to document the photographer at work taking that photo –

Earlier in the week I had witnessed Colleen having to do even more arranging of her subjects to get all the gold star families into the frame for a photo in a tight space with the new plaque at the Legion. Good photos do not just randomly happen, they require a good photographer being in charge.

I saw that Colleen took many photos recording Medfield’s Memorial Day, and once she processes them they will appear here https://patch.com/massachusetts/medfield

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Select Board 5/28/24

Posted on May 27, 2024 | Comments Off on Select Board 5/28/24

Select Board 5/28/24

  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
  3. To join online, use this link:
    https://medfield-net.zoom.us/j/88530366678?pwd=clhLODVKcnlDN3dFTDJWQjBCVzJ5Zz09
    a. Webinar ID: 885 3036 6678
    b. Password: 637025

The packet with meeting materials for this meeting is available at this link:
https://town.medfield.net/DocumentCenter/View/7923/Select-Board-Meeting-Packet_05282024

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 Select Board 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://town.medfield.net/DocumentCenter/View/7923/Select-Board-Meeting-Packet_05282024 Select Board Board or Committee PLACE OF MEETING DAY, DATE, AND TIME Chenery Hall, Medfield Town House Remote participation available through Zoom Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 6:00 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. Maurice Goulet, Director of Public Works to request the following: a. Vote to sign the contract with Parkson Corporation for new Aqua-Guard self-cleaning perforated panel screen for the WasteWater Treatment Plant in the amount of $241,500 b. Vote to sign the contract with Ginivan Group LLC for annual NPDES Stormwater Compliance Assistance in the amount of $39,800 c. Discussion of next steps in the Route 27/West Street intersection design d. Announce Ribbon Cutting for Water Treatment Plant will be June 17th at 10:00AM 2. Dan Merrikin to request a vote to sign the private road agreement with Hillcrest Builders LLC for Garrison Path definitive subdivision Discussion Items (Potential Votes) 3. Discuss the removal of dog waste at MSH a. Recognition of Mark LeBlanc Action Items 4. Vote to award the SERSG paper contract for FY2025 to WB Mason Co, Inc and authorize the Town Administrator to sign the contract 5. Vote to sign the Underutilized Properties Program Grant contract with the state for the Medfield State Hospital redevelopment 6. Vote to approve the 3 year agreement with Google Inc for a Google Enterprise License for a total of $70,339 per year 7. Vote to Approve One Stop application for MSH a. Vote to sign the letter of support for the One Stop grant application for MSH Citizen Comment Consent Agenda Meeting Minutes Town Administrator Updates Next Meeting Dates June 11, 2024 June 25, 2024 July 16, 2024 August 20, 2024 September 3, 2024 - State Primary Election September 10, 2024 September 17, 2024 October 1, 2024 October 15, 2024 November 5, 2024 - Presidential Election November 12, 2024 November 19, 2024 December 3, 2024 December 17, 2024 Select Board Member Reports Actions Taken on Bills and Warrants for Payments Informational

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Select Board 5/23/20024

Posted on May 16, 2024 | Comments Off on Select Board 5/23/20024

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. 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
  3. Select Board
    Board or Committee
    PLACE OF MEETING DAY, DATE, AND TIME
    Remote meeting on Zoom Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 2:00 pm
    Agenda (Subject to Change)
    Open Session
    Call to Order

  1. Vote to sign the contract with Shady Tree Landscaping for lawn mowing and landscaping
    services at the COA
  2. Vote to approve $14,752 for Baxter Park Electrical Repairs to be paid for by Norfolk County
    ARPA allocation
  3. Vote to approve a not to exceed amount of $10,000 for Zoom Webinar and Meeting licenses
    for town staff to be paid for by Norfolk County ARPA allocation
  4. Roll Call Vote to go into Executive Session To discuss strategy session in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel – Police Chief Michelle Guerette

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Select Board 5/14/2024

Posted on May 14, 2024 | Comments Off on Select Board 5/14/2024
  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/7905/Select-Board-Meeting-Packet_05142024
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 Select Board 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/7905/Select-Board-Meeting-Packet_05142024 Select Board Board or Committee PLACE OF MEETING DAY, DATE, AND TIME Chenery Hall, Medfield Town House Remote participation available through Zoom Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 6:00 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. MAPC to present the final IE District presentation to the Select Board 2. R.E. Brown and Company to provide exit conference for Fiscal Year 2023 Audit 3. Chris Potts and Bill Pope to request the posting of signs around town as part of the launch of the Zullo Gallery augmented reality exhibit using the historically inspired theme, “Evolution of a Small Town.” Details: a. The QR public art/sign request would be for May 15 to June 23. b. Each QR code would be printed on no larger than 8 ½ x 11 laminated paper, and attached to a wooden stake, metal lawn sign frame, nearby tree, or window if available, with all or most signs on public vs. private property (if private, we will get that permission too). Public locations might include the sidewalk lawn area adjacent to the street, if applicable. c. There would be roughly 14-15 outdoor locations for the public art QR code signs (some exact locations TBD and can be updated before the Select Board meeting): i. Town House ii. Library/Gazebo area (2-3 different signs) iii. Peak House (garden) iv. Zullo Gallery (outside) v. Meetinghouse/First Parish UU vi. Baker’s Pond vii. Former Inness residence/studio viii. Former Medfield State Hospital (2 different locations) ix. EV Charging Station behind Bank of America x. Historical Society (Jack the Dog) xi. Jack the Dog power box on Main St. 4. Russet Morrow to request approval for an event held by the Kingsbury Club for their Triathlon for Kids on August 18 starting at 8:30 am with a swim at the Kingsbury Club, followed by a bike segment on the rail trail, and running through the COA parking lot pending approval by Public Safety 5. Mary Wood to request approval for an event at the Medfield State Hospital for the Bay State Trail Riders Association fundraising event on June 9th from 9am to 2pm and request that the fee to use the grounds be reduced Discussion Items (Potential Votes) 6. Discussion on process for setting dog control off leash areas pursuant to the new town meeting approved bylaw Action Items 7. Vote to sign the contract with Energy Management Associates, Inc. to perform energy audit services at Town buildings to be funded by a $50,000 state earmark 8. Vote to sign the state Standard Contract Form to accept an additional $20,000 earmark for the refurbishment and expansion of the Metacomet park tennis courts 9. Authorize the Town Administrator to renew the Town’s Police and Fire 111f Injured on Duty Insurance Policy with VFIS 10. Vote to sign the legal agreement with the firms of Baron & Budd, P.C.; Sandman Law, LLC; and Cossich Sumich Parsiola & Taylor LLC with respect to claims and/or actions for damages arising from contamination of water and water wells by Perfluorooctanoic Acid (“PFOA”), Perfluorooctane Sulfonate (“PFOS”), Aqueous Film Forming Foam (“AFFF”), their degradation products, and other contaminants of concern 11. Vote to sign the contract with VHB for design development site civil engineering plans for the Medfield State Hospital Redevelopment (HousingWorks Grant) 12. Announce Vacancy for Parks and Recreation Commission a. Discussion of Appointment Process Citizen Comment Consent Agenda 13. Approve request for this year’s CF Cycle for Life which is scheduled for Saturday, October 5th and will cross Medfield between miles 18.5 and 21.4 from Dover via Harding Street, taking a right onto Hospital Road, taking a right onto Route 27, and then taking a left onto Route 115 and heading into Millis Meeting Minutes Town Administrator Updates Next Meeting Dates May 6, 2024 - Annual Town Meeting May 14, 2024 May 28, 2024 June 11, 2024 June 25, 2024 July 16, 2024 August 20, 2024 September 3, 2024 - State Primary Election September 10, 2024 September 17, 2024 October 1, 2024 October 15, 2024 November 5, 2024 - Presidential Election November 12, 2024 November 19, 2024 December 3, 2024 December 17, 2024 Select Board Member Reports Actions Taken on Bills and Warrants for Payments ● Vendor Warrant 05/07/2024 ● Payroll Warrant 05/09/2024 Informational

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Office hours this Friday, 5/3/24, 9-10AM

Posted on May 2, 2024 | Comments Off on Office hours this Friday, 5/3/24, 9-10AM

Select Board 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. 
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).

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Select Board 4/30/24

Posted on April 30, 2024 | Comments Off on Select Board 4/30/24
  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/7875/Select-Board-Meeting-Packet_04302024
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 Select Board 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/7875/Select-Board-Meeting-Packet_04302024 Select Board Board or Committee PLACE OF MEETING DAY, DATE, AND TIME Chenery Hall, Medfield Town House Remote participation available through Zoom Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 6:00 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. Ron Gustavson and Brian Flynn to request permission to hold their annual Lions Toll booth downtown at Main/North Street, at the Transfer Station and in front of Blue Moon on Saturday, May 4th from 9am-12pm 2. Jean Mineo on behalf of Bellforge to request the following: a. one day liquor licenses for a total of 24 events at the Medfield State Hospital b. series of event approvals for the Medfield State Hospital conditioned upon Public Safety approval c. a letter of support for the Underutilized Properties Program administered by MassDevelopment to fund remediation inside the infirmary on the Medfield State Hospital campus 3. David Cashman to request rent approval for Medfield Aura, Medfield Hillside Village and Medfield Meadows 4. Attorney Martin Murphy to request rent increase request for 67 North Street Unit 1B Discussion Items (Potential Votes) 5. Discuss Town Contract Review Action Items 6. Vote to re-sign the Contractor Authorized Signatory to receive the updated state earmark of $50,000 for Metacomet Park improvements following 9C cuts 7. Vote to approve the one-day liquor license request from 7th Wave for an event for the Beginning Years Parents Association Spring Event on May 3 from 5-7pm 8. Vote to sign contract with Suburban Glass & Mirror Co., Inc. for $16,492 for previously authorized emergency brick facade repairs at the Medfield Public Library 9. Vote to sign the contract with VHB for design development site civil engineering plans for the Medfield State Hospital Redevelopment (HousingWorks Grant) 10. Vote to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the legal services agreement between the Town of Medfield and Attorney William Solomon for Comcast Cable License Renewal Process 11. Vote to sign an amendment to the 2013 Settlement and Cooperation Agreement with DCAMM for Medfield State Hospital Remediation Citizen Comment Consent Agenda 12. Request by the Norfolk Hunt Club to change the date of the Charles River Panorama Hunter Pace from August 11th (raindate August 18th) to August 3rd (raindate August 10th). The original request was approved at the Feb 20th SB meeting 13. Request by the Gazebo Players of Medfield for the following: a. To place one sandwich board promoting Two Gentlemen of Verona at the intersection of North/Rte 109 from July 15 through July 28 b. To place one sandwich board promoting King Lear at the intersection of North/Rte 109 from July 10 through July 30 Meeting Minutes February 20, 2024 Town Administrator Updates Next Meeting Dates May 6, 2024 - Annual Town Meeting May 14, 2024 May 28, 2024 June 11, 2024 June 25, 2024 July 16, 2024 August 20, 2024 September 3, 2024 - State Primary Election September 10, 2024 September 17, 2024 October 1, 2024 October 15, 2024 November 5, 2024 - Presidential Election November 12, 2024 November 19, 2024 December 3, 2024 December 17, 2024 Select Board Member Reports Actions Taken on Bills and Warrants for Payments Informational

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