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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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NB – Select Board agenda just posted is for a meeting tonight, 4/16/24

Posted on April 16, 2024 | Comments Off on NB – Select Board agenda just posted is for a meeting tonight, 4/16/24

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EV car show in COA lot 5/5/24, 1-3PM

Posted on April 5, 2024 | Comments Off on EV car show in COA lot 5/5/24, 1-3PM

From Chris Gordon of the Medfield Energy Committee –

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Select Board office hours tomorrow

Posted on April 4, 2024 | Comments Off on Select Board office hours tomorrow

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 4/2

Posted on March 30, 2024 | Comments Off on Select Board 4/2

  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/7785/Select-Board-Meeting-Packet_04022024
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/7785/Select-Board-Meeting-Packet_04022024 Select Board Board or Committee PLACE OF MEETING DAY, DATE, AND TIME Chenery Hall, Medfield Town House Remote participation available through Zoom Tuesday, April 2, 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. Public Hearing - Alteration of Premises application by Kingsbury Club Medfield, Inc to amend their on-premise Section 12 all alcoholic beverages license to include 2 self-pouring units which will be in addition to the restaurant and portable bar 2. 6:30 PM Dr. Marsden and Mike Weber to discuss and request a vote on submission of the Statement of Interest for the Dale Street School 3. Police Chief Michelle Guerette to request a vote to amend the effective date for the appointment of William Crisafulli from March 22 to March 26, 2024 4. 7:30 PM Select Board to attend Warrant Committee Public Hearing Discussion Items (Potential Votes) 2024 Town Meeting and FY25 Budget Items 5. Discussion and potential votes on remaining warrant articles 3, 4, 17, 19, 23, and 32 6. Vote to sign the 2024 Town Meeting Warrant Action Items 7. Board and Committee Appointments and Resignations: a. Accept the resignation of Mike Pastore from the OPEB Trust Committee and Collective Bargaining Committee 8. Vote to sign the agreement with the Town of Hopkinton for MassCALL3 Part B, a regionalized approach to youth substance abuse prevention 9. Vote to sign the 40B Technical Assistance award letter from Massachusetts Housing Partnership for up to $10,000 to be used to pay for the consulting services of Paul Haverty to assist with the review of 441 Main Street Citizen Comment Consent Agenda 10. Request from Soles of Medfield/New Life Furniture Bank promoting the 10K at North/Main from April 27 to May 11 Meeting Minutes February 6, 2024 Town Administrator Updates Next Meeting Dates 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 ● Trinity Financial’s Letter to the Select Board regarding the critical importance of compliance with the MBTA Communities Law

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Select Board – MONDAY, 3/4/24

Posted on March 2, 2024 | Comments Off on Select Board – MONDAY, 3/4/24

NB – MONDAY MEETING DUE TO TUESDAY ELECTION

  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/7692/Select-Board-Meeting-Packet_03042024
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/7692/Select-Board-Meeting-Packet_03042024 Select Board Board or Committee PLACE OF MEETING DAY, DATE, AND TIME Chenery Hall, Medfield Town House Remote participation available through Zoom Monday, March 4, 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. Police Chief to request the promotion of Officer Francis Thisse to Sergeant and to request that Wayne Sallale be appointed as a Special Police Officer

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Office hours postponed a week

Posted on February 29, 2024 | Comments Off on Office hours postponed a week

OFFICE HOURS POSTPONED TO NEXT FRIDAY, MARCH 8

I learned today that I was exposed to COVID at a meeting on Monday evening. Fortunately, I have no symptoms, but out of an abundance of caution and consideration for others, I am postponing my office hours this month at The Center that were to take place tomorrow, for a week.

My March office hours will take place on March 8 at The Center.

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Congressman Auchincloss’ Medfield Virtual Roundtable – 2/28/24, 9-10AM

Posted on February 20, 2024 | Comments Off on Congressman Auchincloss’ Medfield Virtual Roundtable – 2/28/24, 9-10AM

From Jenna Massoud | Senior District Representative for Congressman Jake Auchincloss –

I’m reaching out to invite you to join a Medfield Virtual Roundtable that Congressman Auchincloss will be hosting next Wednesday, 2/28 from 9:00-10:00am. The Congressman will kick off the program with a brief Congressional update before opening the meeting to Q&A with attendees. This event is open to the public, and we will be inviting Medfield residents to join.

If you are available, we hope you will be able to sign on. Please also feel free to share this invitation with anyone who may be interested.  

Here is the Zoom link to register to attend (note you must pre-register to receive the Zoom log in link): https://ushr.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJIsduihqT4tGrAJvgmLPvTRwel4_rUH9gE

We hope you will be able to join the Congressman’s Medfield Virtual Roundtable. Don’t hesitate to reach out to me directly with any questions.

All my best,

Jenna

Jenna Massoud | Senior District Representative

Pronouns: she, her, hers

Office of Congressman Jake Auchincloss, MA-04

29 Crafts Street Suite 375, Newton, MA 02458

Office: (617) 332-3333

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IE zoning district visioning session #2 – 3/27

Posted on February 13, 2024 | 1 comment

From Abigail Bliss of Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) –

Registration: mapc.ma/IE-visioning-2

Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) Medfield Economic Development Vision: Community Visioning Session Wednesday, March 27, at 7:30-9:00 pm Via Zoom (Please register for details.) Registration: What is the community’s vision for the Industrial-Extensive (IE) district? What strategies could support increased economic activity in this area? MAPC and the Town of Medfield are hosting a second community visioning session to support the development of an economic development vision for the IE district. This virtual event will include a presentation of findings from project visioning activities to date and solicit feedback on a draft vision statement and supporting high-level strategies. You do not need to have attended the first session to participate in this one. Please register via the link below to join! Registration: mapc.ma/IE-visioning-2 For questions, contact Abigail Bliss at abliss@mapc.org or 617-933-0722. Materials from the first session are available here: mapc.ma/IEDistrict.

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Medfield TV – Trivia Night, 6PM 3/23/24

Posted on February 9, 2024 | Comments Off on Medfield TV – Trivia Night, 6PM 3/23/24

From Katie Duval, Executive Director of Medfield TV –

Medfield TV’s first annual Trivia Night, brought to you by Needham Bank is on Saturday, March 23rd from 6-10pm at the Italian American Club in Walpole. It will be a lively and intellectually charged evening. The theme of the night is “Movies”, and classic theater snacks will be provided. There will also be a cash bar and silent auction for luxurious trips. This fundraiser will not only test participants’ knowledge but also contribute to Medfield TV’s mission to provide media access and education to all residents. So grab a few friends, put on your thinking caps and join the fun! Register at www.medfield.tv/trivia.

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