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Select Board 4/30/24

Posted on April 30, 2024 | Comments Off on Select Board 4/30/24
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    The packet with meeting materials for this meeting is available at this link:
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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 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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Select Board 4/16/24

Posted on April 16, 2024 | Comments Off on Select Board 4/16/24
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    The packet with meeting materials for this meeting is available at this link:
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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 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/7802/Select-Board-Meeting-Packet_04162024 Select Board Board or Committee PLACE OF MEETING DAY, DATE, AND TIME Chenery Hall, Medfield Town House Remote participation available through Zoom Tuesday, April 16, 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. Deputy Police Chief, Barry McGrath to request the following: a. Request the Select Board approve the grant for Bullet Proof Vests b. Request to appoint Special Officer Robert Hain to the position of full-time officer effective April 21, 2024 c. Request to appoint Student Officers Ingrid Sena, Timothy Reilly, Peter Braswell to full-time officers conditioned upon successful completion of the MPTC academy effective May 3, 2024. d. Request to appoint student Officer David Hayes to attend the next MPTC academy in May 2024 conditional on his meeting the requirements set forth by the MPTC pre-entrance standards. 2. Trinity Financial to provide update to the Select Board and to request the Select Board to sign a letter of support for the MSH project for the next round of State Historic Tax Credits 3. 7:00 PM School Building Committee to provide update to the Select Board 4. Maurice Goulet, Director of Public Works to request the following: a. Vote to approve the Wastewater Treatment Plan Assessment Contract with Woodard & Curran Inc for $270,000 funded by ARPA for professional engineering services to assess the building and operations of the facility and recommend upgrades and improvements for future operations and compliance b. Vote to approve the Sanitary Sewer Evaluation Contract with Woodard & Curran Inc for $220,000 funded by ARPA for professional engineering services to investigate and evaluate areas of the town in which inflow and infiltration has been identified in the sewer collection system c. Vote to approve the Verizon Consent Form to allow for the addition of 3 antennas to the Medfield State Hospital Water Storage Tank (VZW only has a total of 6 now and was originally granted 12) d. Vote to approve the recommended complete street projects so the town can move ahead and apply for funding with BETA Group engineers submitting the application on behalf of the town 5. Rick Fink to present a plan and timeline for a sign to be placed in the downtown park with the gazebo Discussion Items (Potential Votes) Action Items 6. Approve the one day liquor license request for Rock the Woods Concert at Rocky Woods on May 19th from 12-5pm 7. Request to sign the partnership letter for Natick’s Regional MVP Application on behalf of the Charles River Climate Compact Citizen Comment Consent Agenda 8. Sign request by the MHS Theater Society to advertise “Medfield After Dark” performance from April 26 through May 10 at Main/North and Route 27/South Street 9. Sign request by the Medfield Food Cupboard to advertise the upcoming “Stamp Out Hunger” Postal Food Drive from May 5 through May 12 at the 4 usual locations 10. Sign request by Bellforge to advertise the Fairy House Walk from April 17 through April 27 at Main/North and Route 27/South 11. Sign request from Boston Elite Basketball to promote their basketball camps at Blake Middle School from April 22 through May 6 at North/Main Meeting Minutes Town Administrator Updates Next Meeting Dates April 30, 2024 May 6, 2024 - Annual Town Meeting Select Board Member Reports Actions Taken on Bills and Warrants for Payments Informational ● Sovereign Consulting Inc. Re: Results of Groundwater Sampling Conducted March 6, 2024 - 26 Spring Street

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Select Board 3/26/2024

Posted on March 23, 2024 | Comments Off on Select Board 3/26/2024
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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 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/7766/Select-Board-Meeting-Packet_03262024 Select Board Board or Committee PLACE OF MEETING DAY, DATE, AND TIME Chenery Hall, Medfield Town House Remote participation available through Zoom Tuesday, March 26, 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 6:00 pm: Reorganization of the Select Board Appointments 1. Kerry Dunnell, Charles River Health District, to provide update to the Select Board 2. 6:30PM Dog Control Bylaw Committee to discuss proposed Dog Control Bylaw warrant article for the 2024 Town Meeting and to request a potential vote on the bylaw proposal Discussion Items (Potential Votes) 2024 Town Meeting and FY25 Budget Items 3. Review and potential vote on Warrant Articles 1-34 4. Vote to submit Article 33, Zoning Enforcement Fees; Article 35, Authorize Select Board name change in Town Bylaws; and Article 37, MBTA Communities Zoning District to the Planning Board for review Action Items 5. Board and Committee Appointments a. Vote to appoint Ramaa Rao as an associate member of the Board of Health 6. Vote to authorize the Town Administrator to sign a contract with Clear Span Fabric Structures, Inc. for the replacement of two clarifier covers at the wastewater treatment plant, the cost of which will primarily be paid for through insurance proceeds 7. Vote to sign the contract with Kraft Power Corporation for a new generator for the wastewater treatment plant for $272,891 8. Vote to sign the contract with Truax Corporation for our annual catch basin cleaning at $19.95/catch basin for a total of $41,895 (2100 catch basins) 9. Vote to sign the contract with Rise Engineering for rooftop heat pump units at the Library for $31,918 10. Vote to sign the contract with Norel for the replacement of the sprinkler heads at the Medfield Public Library for $27,302.93 11. Vote to sign the contract with Suburban Glass and Mirror for ceiling repairs at the Parks and Recreation Center for $7,840 12. Vote to sign the Schedule Z for the solar array at the DPW Garage 13. Vote to approve a sandwich board request to advertise the opening of the Medfield Community Market at North/Main from May 5 through May 19 and a request for the additional weeks of April 1 through April 15 Citizen Comment Consent Agenda 14. Request to place signs at the usual locations to advertise the Medfield Garden Club’s Spring Plant Sale from April 20 to May 4 15. Request to place signs at the usual locations to advertise the Medfield Energy Committee’s EV car show from April 21 through May 5 16. Request to place signs at the Transfer Station, intersection of Main/North and intersection of South/Rte. 27 advertising Climate Week from April 20 to May 4 Meeting Minutes January, 16, 2024 January 23, 2024 Town Administrator Updates Next Meeting Dates April 2, 2024 April 16, 2024 April 30, 2024 May 6, 2024 - Annual Town Meeting Select Board Member Reports Actions Taken on Bills and Warrants for Payments Informational ● Impact of non-compliance with MBTA Communities Act Zoning on the Medfield State Hospital Project

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Select Board 3/19/2024

Posted on March 18, 2024 | Comments Off on Select Board 3/19/2024
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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 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/7724/Select-Board-Meeting-Packet_03192024 Select Board Board or Committee PLACE OF MEETING DAY, DATE, AND TIME Chenery Hall, Medfield Town House Remote participation available through Zoom Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at 6:00 pm Revised 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. Presentation by Bellforge on Citizen Petition a. Sale of Land: Medfield State Hospital Chapel 2. Police Chief Guerette requests the board to vote to conditionally appoint William Crisafulli to the position of Police Officer (transfer) effective March 22 pending transfer approval 3. Robert Winograd to provide an update on the launch of the Medfield Community Electricity Program 4. Maurice Goulet, Director of the Department of Public Works to request the following: a. Vote to authorize the Town Administrator to sign a contract with Clear Span Fabric Structures, Inc. for the replacement of two clarifier covers at the wastewater treatment plant, the cost of which will primarily be paid for through insurance proceeds b. Vote to award the contracts for the Department of Public Works contracts through the Southeastern Regional Services Group c. Vote to authorize the DPW Director to sign contracts awarded through the Southeastern Regional Services Group (SSERG) for various public works services and supplies d. Vote to sign the contract with Nardone Electric for a new generator for the wastewater treatment plant for $272,891 Discussion Items (Potential Votes) 5. Discuss and potential vote on Select Board policy for handling routine communications, not involving Board deliberations, to comply with Open Meeting Law requirements (e.g., administrative reviews of meeting minutes, employee contracts) 2024 Town Meeting and FY25 Budget Items 6. Vote to review and approve the FY2025 Budget 7. Discussion and potential vote on Warrant Articles Action Items 8. Board and Committee Appointments: a. Accept the resignation of Ann Thompson from the Board of Trustees of the Affordable Housing Trust as a full member and appoint her as an associate member 9. Vote to sign the affiliation agreement between Worcester State University and the Town of Medfield for clinical educational experiences for nursing, speech language pathology, and occupational therapy students 10. Vote to sign the contract with Rise Engineering for rooftop heat pump units at the Library for $31,918 11. Vote to sign the contract with Norel for the replacement of the sprinkler heads at the Medfield Public Library for $27,302.93 12. Vote to sign the contract with Suburban Glass and Mirror for ceiling repairs at the Parks and Recreation Center for $7,840 13. Request for a waiver of the building permit fees for the rooftop heat pump units at the Library, replacement sprinkler heads at the Medfield Public Library, and ceiling repairs at the Parks and Recreation Center 14. Request for a waiver of the building permit fee for the emergency repair of a relay that controlled the air vac system to remove diesel exhaust from the apparatus bay at the public safety building 15. Request from MEMO to hold the 44th Annual Discover Medfield Day on Saturday, September 28, 2024 from 10am - 4 pm and to do the following: a. Request to use the town-owned land at Meetinghouse Pond and portions of North and Frairy Streets and Upham Road b. Request to approve the Common Victualler license and application and waive the $50 fee c. Request to hang the banner announcing Discover Medfield Day across Main Street at Baxter Park from around August 18th through Discover Medfield Day 16. Request from MEMO to hold their annual Summer Concert Series on Thursdays June 6th - August 15th at the Gazebo a. Request to use the town-owned land around the Gazebo b. Request to hand the banner announcing the Summer Concert Series across Main Street at Baxter Park from around June 2nd through the last concert 17. Vote to approve and sign the 2024-2027 Employment Agreement with Town Administrator Kristine Trierweiler Citizen Comment Consent Agenda 18. Request to post a sign advertising basketball training camps from March 20th until April 3rd at the intersection of Main/North Street 19. Request to post an informational sandwich board regarding the launch of Medfield Community Electricity from March 26 to April 9 at North/Main and then from April 10 to April 24 at the Transfer Station 20. Request from Medfield Youth Little League to hold the annual Opening Day festivities and parade on Sunday, April 28th, 2024 21. Request to approve the annual Maverick 5K on May 5, 2024 which will begin and end at Montrose School Meeting Minutes January, 16, 2024 January 23, 2024 Town Administrator Updates Next Meeting Dates March 25, 2024 - Annual Town Election March 26, 2024 April 2, 2024 April 16, 2024 April 30, 2024 May 6, 2024 - Annual Town Meeting Select Board Member Reports Actions Taken on Bills and Warrants for Payments ● Vendor Warrant, March 5, 2024 ● Vendor Warrant, March 12, 2024 ● Payroll Warrant, March 14, 2024 Informational

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Office Hours tomorrow – 9-10AM at The Center

Posted on March 7, 2024 | Comments Off on Office Hours tomorrow – 9-10AM at The Center

Select Board Office Hours this Friday

My first Friday office hours are being held tomorrow at The Center, having been put over for a week out of an abundance of caution due to my exposure at a meeting last week to someone who later tested positive for COVID. I fortunately tested negative.

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

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Sgt. Francis Thisse promoted at Select Board meeting last night

Posted on March 5, 2024 | Comments Off on Sgt. Francis Thisse promoted at Select Board meeting last night

Photographs and scouts both thanks to Troop 89 troop leader Kristin Simonini.

The Promotion of Francis Thisse to Sergeant was celebrated by the Medfield Police and Troop 89 Boy Scouts at the Select Board Meeting

The Medfield Police Department turned out in large numbers at the Select Board Monday evening meeting last night to celebrate the promotion of Francis Thisse (in center in top photograph and at right in bottom photograph) to Sergeant by Deputy Chief Barry McGrath (2nd from right in top and at left in bottom photographs next to Chief Guerette).

The 6th and 7th grade Boy Scouts from Troop 89 attended the Select Board meeting last night to earn a merit badge, but also shared many thoughtful questions and comments.

There were lots of uniforms in the room: police, scouts, and the Select Board members in their suits uniforms.

The Select Board meet on Monday to avoid the state primary election today.

Retiring Sgt. Wayne Sallale (3rd from right in bottom photograph) was warmly thanked for his years of service to the Town of Medfield and also appointed as a Special Police Officer.

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Select Board 2/6/2024

Posted on February 4, 2024 | Comments Off on Select Board 2/6/2024
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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 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/7659/Select-Board-Meeting-Packet_02062024 Select Board Board or Committee PLACE OF MEETING DAY, DATE, AND TIME Chenery Hall, Medfield Town House Remote participation available through Zoom Tuesday, February 6, 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. Certificate of appreciation for Thomas Cronin on his 20th year work anniversary

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Massachusetts Municipal Association Annual Meeting

Posted on January 23, 2024 | Comments Off on Massachusetts Municipal Association Annual Meeting

Last Friday and Saturday I attended the Massachusetts Municipal Association and had the distinct honor, privilege, and pleasure of getting to hear:

Gina McCarthy – formerly the EPA Administrator

Senator Elizabeth Warren

Senator Ed Markey

Governor Maura Healy

Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Lots of inspiration, and lots of advice on how to access the billions and billions of federal dollars available to combat climate change, via the  bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, the Inflation Reduction Act, the Chips Act, and the other recent federal legislation.

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Select Board 1/23/2024 – Executive Session at 5PM, Regular Session at 6PM

Posted on January 23, 2024 | Comments Off on Select Board 1/23/2024 – Executive Session at 5PM, Regular Session at 6PM

EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 5pm –

Roll Call Vote to go into Executive Session to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real
property (Hinkley North and former Medfield State Hospital property)
The Select Board will hold their regularly scheduled meeting at 6:00 pm.

  1. To join online, use this link:
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    The packet with meeting materials for this meeting is available at this link:
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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 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/7632/Select-Board-Meeting-Packet_01232024 Select Board Board or Committee PLACE OF MEETING DAY, DATE, AND TIME Chenery Hall, Medfield Town House Remote participation available through Zoom Tuesday, January 23, 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. Marion Bonoldi, Town Clerk to request the following: a. Vote to accept the Early In Person voting schedules for the following elections: i. Presidential Primary Election - March 5 ii. State Election - Sept 3 iii. Presidential Election - Nov 5 b. Vote to appoint the following: i. Ms. Tracey Klenk as Warden and Ms. Molly Sliney as Assistant Warden for the State Election on March 5, 2024, Annual Town Election on March 25, 2024, Annual Town Meeting on May 6, 2024, State Election on September 3, 2024 and Presidential Election on November 5, 2024 for Precincts 1 through 4 ii. The requested inspectors for the elections as proved in the meeting packet c. Vote to opt out of Voting By Mail for March 25, 2024 election d. Vote to place a question on the ballot for the March 25, 2024 election: Revocation of Civil Service 2. Neponset River Watershed Association to present FY24-25 Regional Climate Project Discussion Items (Potential Votes) 2024 Town Meeting and FY25 Budget Items 3. FY25 Budget Update 4. Vote to reopen and close the 2024 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Action Items 5. Vote to approve Comcast lease for equipment shed at 55 North Meadows Citizen Comment Consent Agenda Meeting Minutes October 3, 2023 October 17, 2023 Town Administrator Updates Next Meeting Dates January 23, 2024 February 6, 2024 February 20, 2024 March 12, 2024 March 25, 2024 - Annual Town Election March 26, 2024 May 6, 2024 - Annual Town Meeting Select Board Member Reports Actions Taken on Bills and Warrants for Payments Informational

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Select Board 1/16/24

Posted on January 13, 2024 | Comments Off on Select Board 1/16/24
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    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/7624/Select-Board-Meeting-Packet_01162024
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/7624/Select-Board-Meeting-Packet_01162024 Select Board Board or Committee PLACE OF MEETING DAY, DATE, AND TIME Chenery Hall, Medfield Town House Remote participation available through Zoom Tuesday, January 16, 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. 6:00 pm Public Hearing on the new application by N&G Restaurant Group, LLC, Garrett Larkin, Manager of Record to exercise an on-premise SECTION 12, all alcoholic beverages license at the premises of 21 North Street a. Request for a 2024 Common Victualler License b. Request for a 2024 Amusement License 2. 6:30 pm Public hearing will be held on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, 6:30PM on the transfer of license by Grand Mandarin Inc dba Jings Garden II to Ganen Medfield, Inc dba Wasabi, Manager of Record Zhou Hua Gao, to exercise an on-premise SECTION 12, all alcoholic beverages license at the premises of 16 North Meadows Road a. Request for a 2024 Common Victualler License b. Request for a 2024 Amusement License 3. Barry McGrath, Deputy Police Chief to request the appointment of following officers as lateral transfers: a. Dylan Haldiman b. Nicolas Yaskoff 4. Barry McGrath, Deputy Police Chief to request the appointment of the following special officer: a. James Lopez Discussion Items (Potential Votes) 2024 Town Meeting and FY25 Budget Items 5. FY25 Budget Update 6. Review of Annual Town Meeting Warrant Articles 7. Baxter Park holiday light discussion Action Items 8. Board and Committee Appointments a. Appoint Thomas Conners as a full member of the Medfield Historical Commission b. Appoint Jeffrey Kane to be a full member of the Board of Health 9. Vote to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the contract with the Collins Center for a Shared Ground Services Feasibility Study 10. Vote to accept the HousingWorks Infrastructure Program Grant and sign the contract 11. Bellforge Arts Center to request permission for an outdoor lantern parade on the core campus roads at the Medfield State Hospital from 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm on Saturday March 2nd (bad weather date March 3rd) Gifts 12. Accept the gift from Medfield Lions to Medfield Outreach of $250 Citizen Comment Consent Agenda 13. Request to post signs at the intersection of North and Main and Northeast Corner of Route 27 and South Street advertising the Medfield Youth Hockey Fundraiser from January 17 until January 31 Meeting Minutes August 22, 2023 September 12, 2023 September 19, 2023 Town Administrator Updates Next Meeting Dates January 23, 2024 February 6, 2024 February 20, 2024 March 12, 2024 March 25, 2024 - Annual Town Election March 26, 2024 May 6, 2024 - Annual Town Meeting Select Board Member Reports Actions Taken on Bills and Warrants for Payments ● Payroll Warrant 12/21/2023 ● Vendor Warrant 12/26/2023 ● Vendor Warrant 01/02/2024 ● Payroll Warrant 01/04/2024 Informational ● 527 Main Street - Phase III & Temporary Solution Completion Statement ● Planned Groundwater Sampling Events: March, June, September, & December 2024: 26 Spring Street ● Results of Groundwater Sampling Conducted December 4, 2023: 26 Spring Street

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