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ConCom letter to MDEP re LCB

Posted on December 4, 2017 | Comments Off on ConCom letter to MDEP re LCB

The second page of this letter did not scan as part of the meeting materials posted last week.

Medfield Conservation Commission Town Hall · 459 Main Street · Medfield, Massachusetts 02052-2009 (508) 906-3028 · Fax (508) 359-6182 · lwillitts@medlield.net November 28, 2017 Denise Child Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection 8 New Bond Street Worcester, MA 01606 Re: Medfield LCB Senior Living Project, 561-563A Main Street, Medfield, MA DEP File No. 214-0635 Dear Ms. Child: I write on behalf of the Medfield Conservation Commission ("Commission") regarding the !September 13, 2017 letter from Massachusetts Historical Commission ("Mass Historical") regarding the referenced proposed Project. Mass Historical determined that the Project will have an i'adverse effect" on the Peak House, Clark Tavern, and Main Street Area through the inuloduction of visual elements that are out of character with and will alter the setting of a state Re~ister Property. Mass Historical indicates that it will be consulting with the MassDEP, the Applicant and the Medfield Historical Commission to explore alternatives that would eliminate, :rn:hlimize or mitigate the proposed Project's adverse effect of the visual impacts. The Commission shares the concerns of Mass Historical in addition to its concerns about the Project's impacts to the protected interests discussed below. The Commission would like to participate in ; ' these discussions as they relate to a proposed Project within its jUrisdiction. The Commission denied the proposed Project concluding that the Applicant failed to rebut the presumption that Vme Brook is perennial pursuantto 310 CMR 10.58(2)(a)l.a .. Approximately half of the Project is within Riverfront of Vine Brook and the Applicant failed to ovyrcome the presumption that the area is significant to protected interests. As a result, the PrJject fails to comply with the general performance standards at 310 CMR 10.58(4). The r Applicant filed a request with MassDEP for a Superceding Order of Conditions which the Cmpmission opposes. See attached February 3, 2017 letter addressed to Marielle Stone's attention from the Commission's Special Environmental Counsel. Given the size of Applicant's parcel, approximately 13.78 acres, adjusting the footprint loc~tion and or size of the facility footprint CQuld eliminate, minimize· or mitigate the adverse visya1 impacts identified by Mass Historical, as well as the unacceptable impacts to the wetlands resburces that resulted in the Commission's denial. Any adjustments of Applicant's plan should alsq comply with the wetland bylaw and ensure protection of the vernal pool in the Project area. i Th~ Commission requests the opportunity to discuss any proposals and to review and comment on any plans submitted by Applicant. The Commission reserves all rights and by its i participation does rrotwaive any rights, responsibilities or defenses. Please let me know at your earliest convenience how the Commission may further participate in these efforts. s£~ l;. p ~/'~ Ralph A. Parmigiane, Chairman Enclosure Cc: Brona Simon, Mass Historical Commission · Medfield Historic Commission /Medfield Board of Selectmen Mark G. Cerel, Medfield Town Counsel Margaret R. Stolfa, Medfield Special Environmental Counsel20171128-ConCom-ltr to MDEP-LCB_ConComletter_Page_2

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BoS on 21/5

Posted on December 1, 2017 | 1 comment

REVISED AGENDA and backup materials 20171205-Meeting Materials –

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                TOWN OF MEDFIELD POSTED:

 

  

 
           MEETING                              TOWN CLERK
             NOTICE  
 

POSTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF M.G.L. CHAPTER 39 SECTION 23A AS AMENDED.
 
  Board of Selectmen  
  Board or Committee  
PLACE OF MEETING DAY, DATE, AND TIME
Town Hall, Chenery Meeting Room 2nd floor

Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at 6:30PM
   

 

AGENDA (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)

 

6:30     Joint Meeting with the Affordable Housing Trust

Discussion of Local Initiative Program Project at 93-95 North Street

 

Announcement

Disclosure of Video Recording

 

We want to take a moment of appreciation for our Troops serving in the Middle East and around the world.

 

BOS will hold a forum on Thursday, December 7 at the CENTER at Medfield to discuss senior housing issues

 

BOS will enter into Executive Session at the end of the meeting for the purpose of conducting contract negotiations with non-union personnel.

 

 

Public Hearing


Annual Tax Classification Hearing

 

Appointments

 

8:00     OPEB Trust Committee

 

8:15     Rockwood Lane Basketball Hoop Discussion

 

 

Citizen Comment

 

Action Items

Discussion of Board of Selectmen 2018 ATM Warrant Articles

 

 

Vote to approve the following 2018 Alcohol Licenses:

 

Alcohol Restaurant:

Avenue Noon Hill Grill Basil Jing’s Garden II Kingsbury Club
Takara Nosh and Grog      

 

Wine and Malt Beverage:

Medfield Wine Shoppe Medfield Commons    

 

All Alcohol Package Store:

Bullards Medfield Package Store Palumbo Liquors

 

Vote to approve all 2018 Common Victualler and Entertainment Licenses

 

DHCD Notification that 71 North Street LIP application has been filed and comment period is open for 30 days.

 

 

Pending Items

Town Administrator Evaluation Discussion

Town Wide Goals

Annual Appointments

Veterans Service Officer

 

Licenses and Permits (Consent Agenda)

 

Vote to approve the 3rd Annual Hunters 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run for Hunter Williams at the Kingsbury Club on April 8, 2018.

 

 

Town Administrator Update

 

Selectmen Reports

 

Informational

Letter from Rob Gregg, declining Town Historian Position

 

Letter to MADEP from Medfield Conservation Commission, RE: LCB Senior Living Project

 

Email from Debra Guagliardo, RE: 75 High Street Opposition

Email from Linda Kushner, RE: 75 High Street Opposition

Email from Joyce Pimental, RE: 75 High Street Opposition Water Concerns

Email from Vera Mykyta, RE: 75 High Street Opposition

 

MAPC Priority Development Area information

 

Letter from Kingsbury Club, RE: Lot 3

 

 

 

 

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BoS on 12/5

Posted on November 30, 2017 | Comments Off on BoS on 12/5

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BOARD OF SELECTMEN

AGENDA

Tuesday, December 5, 2017

 

6:30     Joint Meeting with the Affordable Housing Trust

                        Discussion of Local Initiative Program Project at 93-95 North Street

 

 

6:55     Call to Order

Disclosure of Video Recording

 

Announcement

We want to take a moment of appreciation for our Troops serving in the Middle East and around the world.

 

BOS will hold a forum on Thursday, December 7 at the CENTER at Medfield to discuss senior housing issues

 

BOS will enter into Executive Session at the end of the meeting for the purpose of conducting contract negotiations with non-union personnel.

 

 

Public Hearing


Annual Tax Classification Hearing

 

Appointments

 

8:00     OPEB Trust Committee

 

8:15     Rockwood Lane Basketball Hoop Discussion

 

 

Citizen Comment

 

Action Items

Discussion of Board of Selectmen 2018 ATM Warrant Articles

 

Vote to approve the following 2018 Alcohol Licenses:

 

Alcohol Restaurant:

Avenue Noon Hill Grill Basil Jing’s Garden II Kingsbury Club
Takara Nosh and Grog      

 

Wine and Malt Beverage:

Medfield Wine Shoppe Medfield Commons    

 

All Alcohol Package Store:

Bullards Medfield Package Store Palumbo Liquors

 

Vote to approve all 2018 Common Victualler and Entertainment Licenses

 

DHCD Notification that 71 North Street LIP application has been filed and comment period is open for 30 days.

 

 

Pending Items

Town Administrator Evaluation Discussion

Town Wide Goals

Veterans Service Officer

 

Licenses and Permits (Consent Agenda)

 

Vote to approve the 3rd Annual Hunters 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run for Hunter Williams at the Kingsbury Club on April 8, 2018.

 

 

Town Administrator Update

 

 

Informational

Letter from Rob Gregg, declining Town Historian Position

 

Letter to MADEP from Medfield Conservation Commission, RE: LCB Senior Living Project

 

Email from Debra Guagliardo, RE: 75 High Street Opposition

Email from Linda Kushner, RE: 75 High Street Opposition

Email from Joyce Pimental, RE: 75 High Street Opposition Water Concerns

Email from Vera Mykyta, RE: 75 High Street Opposition

 

MAPC Priority Development Area information

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Selectman office hours tomorrow

Posted on November 30, 2017 | Comments Off on Selectman office hours tomorrow

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Selectman Office Hours 12/1

Selectman Osler “Pete” Peterson holds regular monthly office hours at The Center on the first Friday of every month from 9:00 to 10:00 AM (his 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).

Peterson can be reached via 508-359-9190 or his blog about Medfield matters https://medfield02052.wordpress.com/, where any schedule changes will be posted.

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Office hours issues

Posted on November 17, 2017 | Comments Off on Office hours issues

office hours sign

Issues that came up this AM at my selectman office hours:

First, a Castle Avenue resident told me that there is a telephone pole that was in the middle of the cul-de-sac that broke off and needs replacement, and he is hoping it can be replaced 15-16′ to the West, out of the asphalt. It is a pole that hosts a guy wire to another pole, now leaning. Also, he abuts the rear of 93-95 North Street and he said that property floods after heavy rains and it takes 3-4 days to dry out at times.

Second, I had discussions with a resident about the town buying their land, how a price might get determined, timing, and their capital gain tax issues.

Third a resident wants to create a dog park in town where dogs can run off leash. I encouraged her to get in touch with the Animal Control Study Committee, and I put her in touch with them. She also had concerns over trucks parked on North Street in front of Nosh N Grog to make deliveries.  She also suggested parking meters – I told her how happy I was that we had a parking problem, because it means things are going on, and I mentioned that a parking study is coming soon, so we will have data from which to make decisions.  I also recounted how Wellesley was always tight on parking when I would commute home at night, until Blue Ginger closed, and now they have plenty of parking.  We now have a similar restaurant effect at night downtown.

Lastly, I discussed senior housing with another resident who hopes for sale price point of $350-500K (with deeded owner profit limitations), preferences for Medfield residents, and town staff assistance in writing a warrant article for the annual town meeting.

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BoS on 11/21/17

Posted on November 17, 2017 | Comments Off on BoS on 11/21/17

Here is an updated agenda and the back up materials.  These back up materials contain the Schedule A financial summary the Town of Medfield files annually with the Massachusetts Department of Revenue, that gives a complete summary of the town finances.

20171121-Meeting Materials

MEETING I PPSTED TOWN CLERK·. TOWN OF MEDFIELD t{LCl::.ivtu · l'UWN OF MEDFIELD. MASS NOTICE POSTED IN AccoRDANcE wITH THE PRovisioNs oF M.G.L. cHAPrE28n9r~H,U~3~ WMENDED. Board of Selectmen OFFICE OF THf TOWN 8LERK Board or Committee PLACE OF MEETING DAY, DATE, AND TIME Town House, Chenery Meeting Room, 2"d Floor Tuesday, November 21, 2017 7:00PM Agenda (Subject to Change) 7:00 Call to Order Disclosure of Video Recording Announcement We want to take a moment of appreciation for our Troops serving in the Middle East and around the world. Appointments 7: 15 Medfield State Hospital Building and Grounds Committee Citizen Comment Action Items Selectmen are invited to the Eagle Scout Court of Honor on Saturday, December 2, 2017. Vote to sign the Eagle Scout Certificate of Achievement for: Garrett Theodore Gipson Roberta A. Raine Tyler James Hatch Stephen Daniel Williams Discussion of Board of Selectmen 2018 A TM Warrant Articles Pending Items Town Administrator Evaluation Discussion Town Wide Goals Veterans Service Officer Annual Appointments Lot 3 Discussion MSHMPC issuance ofRFP for Facilitation Services Licenses and Permits (Consent Agenda) Katie Walsh, owner of Capsule, requests a one day Liquor permit for the Holiday Stroll on December 1, 2017 from 5PM to 9PM. (70 North Street) MEMO requests a Parade Permit for the Annual Holiday Parade on Saturday, December 2, 2017 at 1 :OOPM. MEMO also invites the BOS to lead the parade and participate in the Tree Lighting Festivities on December 1, 2017 at Baxter Park. Town Administrator Update Update on 11/17 meeting with the DOT and Legislators regarding West Street/Route 109 Bridge Informational 2017 Schedule A Town House closed at lPM on Nov 22. Closed on 11/23 and 11124 for Thanksgiving Holiday. Cushman House Lottery Application for 67 North Street20171121-agenda-final_Page_2

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Office hours tomorrow, 9-10AM

Posted on November 16, 2017 | Comments Off on Office hours tomorrow, 9-10AM

Center_and_sign

Selectman Office Hours

Selectman Osler “Pete” Peterson holds office hours at The Center tomorrow from 9-10 AM, due to a deposition on the first Friday of November.

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 via 508-359-9190 or my blog about Medfield matters https://medfield02052.wordpress.com/, where any schedule changes will be posted.

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BoS on 11/21

Posted on November 16, 2017 | Comments Off on BoS on 11/21

TOWN OF MEDFIELD POSTED: MEETING TOWN CLERK NOTICE POSTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF M.G.L. CHAPTER 39 SECTION 23A AS AMENDED. Board of Selectmen Board or Committee PLACE OF MEETING DAY, DATE, AND TIME Town Hall, Chenery Meeting Room 2nd floor Tuesday, November 21, 2017 7:00PM 7:00 Call to Order Disclosure of Video Recording Announcement We want to take a moment of appreciation for our Troops serving in the Middle East and around the world. Appointments 7:15 Medfield State Hospital Building and Grounds Committee Citizen Comment Action Items Selectmen are invited to the Eagle Scout Court of Honor on Saturday, December 2, 2017. Vote to sign the Eagle Scout Certificate of Achievement for: Garrett Theodore Gipson Roberta A. Raine Tyler James Hatch Stephen Daniel Williams Pending Items Town Administrator Evaluation Discussion Town Wide Goals Veterans Service Officer Annual Appointments MSHMPC issuance of RFP for Facilitation Services Licenses and Permits (Consent Agenda) Katie Walsh, owner of Capsule, requests a one day Liquor permit for the Holiday Stroll on December 1, 2017 from 5PM to 9PM. (70 North Street) MEMO requests a Parade Permit for the Annual Holiday Parade on Saturday, December 2, 2017 at 1:00PM. MEMO also invites the BOS to lead the parade and participate in the Tree Lighting Festivities on December 1, 2017 at Baxter Park. Town Administrator Update Update on 11/17 meeting with the DOT and Legislators regarding West Street/Route 109 Bridge Informational 2017 Schedule A Town House closed at 1PM on Nov 22. Closed on 11/23 and 11/24 for Thanksgiving Holiday. Cushman House Lottery Application for 67 North Street20171121-agenda_Page_2

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Selectmen discuss senior housing 12/7

Posted on November 11, 2017 | Comments Off on Selectmen discuss senior housing 12/7

COOA's Center_and_sign

Selectmen will meet from 4-7 PM, Thursday, December 7 at The Center to Discuss Senior Housing

The Board of Selectmen will hold a special meeting to address the issue of housing for seniors in Town of Medfield.  All are welcome to attend.

 

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Posted in Affordable housing / 40B, Council on Aging, Planning, Select Board matters

BoS record late ending

Posted on November 8, 2017 | Comments Off on BoS record late ending

Late meeting last night.  Even missed watching the 11PM news with dinner.

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Budget meeting with Warrant Committee and department heads to hear about panoply of financial constraints on town that limit the operating budgets (unfunded OPEB obligations at $48m., unfunded pensions at $18m., deferred building maintenance at $42m.).  Budgets and any annual town meeting (ATM) warrant articles must be submitted this year by December 1 to be included, so as to give the Warrant Committee sufficient time to review.  Mike Sullivan’s preliminary budget requires the use of $1.2m. from free cash to balance, more than is desired.

Meeting with Water and Sewerage and town staff to confirm steps needed to get rates set in a timely manner, where the rates were not last year, when the committee did not get the data when it was needed.  W&S looking at capital projects:

  • painting and refurbishment of the Mt. Nebo water tower this year
  • possible new wells to secure future water supply,
  • possible treatment facility for wells behind Wheelock that contain iron and manganese.

Long discussions about

  • the basketball backboard installed on the town right of way on Rockwood,
  • form of the town administror’s evaluation,
  • getting the Board of Selectmen authority to dispose of Lot 3 on Ice House Road in case the upcoming special town meeting (STM) on the Medfield State Hospital development does not vote to accept the recommended development proposal – the 2014 ATM vote already gives the Board of Selectmen broad authority to dispose of Lot 3 for virtually anything, so no new authority is needed.
  • update from Affordable Housing Trust Committee on status of projects that will keep the town in our safe harbor

Then an executive session to discuss land acquisition, LCB, and pending legal matters.

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