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Monday Movie Night – MHS this Monday

Movie Night 2 free screenings of Catching the Sun Monday, March 27th 7pm Medfield High School Auditorium Sunday, April 2nd 1pm Medfield Library 468 Main Street “A must-see film. An eye-opening look at workers and entrepreneurs on the forefront of the clean energy movement that will transform, and enliven the way you see the future. What is clear is the wonderful opportunity the transition to clean energy represents.” Mark Ruffalo P R E S E N T E D B Y N E W D A Y F I L M S Co-sponsored by the Medfield Energy Committee and Medfield School Committee

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Posted on March 24, 2023 in Uncategorized

MMA alert

Posted on March 17, 2023 | Comments Off on MMA alert
  Breaking News from the MMA  


Administration files $734M supplemental budget bill with $75M for special education relief

The Healey-Driscoll administration today filed a $734 million fiscal 2023 supplemental budget bill that includes $75 million to help school districts with extraordinary increases in special education costs.

The bill includes a number of outside sections that would make adjustments to municipal finance laws to give cities and towns more flexibility in how they spend opioid settlement money and to simplify accounting and fiscal rules regarding revolving funds, insurance proceeds and mitigation agreements. (The MMA is analyzing the proposed changes and will provide additional details shortly.)

Among the spending items, the bill proposes an additional $171 million to extend state-funded universal free school meals through the 2023-2024 school year, as well as funding for clean energy, MBTA hiring, preparations for the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency, and other one-time priorities.

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Pleasant Street water issues

Posted on March 17, 2023 | Comments Off on Pleasant Street water issues

News Flash

Board of Selectmen

Posted on: March 17, 2023

Water Shut Off: Metacomet Street to Curve Street

Water will be shut down from Metacomet Street to Curve Street due to a water main break on Pleasant Street. Local residents may have water clarity issues due to the work. We are hopeful to have work completed this afternoon.

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Philip Street closed at bridge by Foundry Street

Posted on March 16, 2023 | Comments Off on Philip Street closed at bridge by Foundry Street

(photo is from the closures a couple of years ago)

March 15, 2023

Road Closure: Philip Street at Foundry Street

Philip Street will be closed near the intersection of Foundry Street due to a granite culvert breaking beneath the road. Please seek alternative routes.… Read on

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Town House closing at 1PM today

Posted on March 14, 2023 | Comments Off on Town House closing at 1PM today

March 14, 2023

Town House Closing at 1PM Tuesday, March 14

Due to the weather, the Town House will be closing at 1PM Tuesday March 14.…

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MFi Legacy Fund Grant Applications due by Friday

Posted on March 14, 2023 | Comments Off on MFi Legacy Fund Grant Applications due by Friday

MEDFIELD FOUNDATION LEGACY FUND NOW ACCEPTING NON-PROFIT GRANT APPLICATIONS The Medfield Foundation Legacy Fund has announced that applications are now being accepted for its 2023 Community Impact Grants. Up to $30,000 in grants will be awarded, and any Medfield-based nonprofit or Town department is eligible. Applicants are welcome to submit a grant request online at https://www.medfieldfoundation.org/ by March 17, 2023. The Medfield Foundation Legacy Fund Community Board will review all submissions and select the finalists who will be invited to PITCH IT!, a Shark Tank-type event to be held in person on April 12, 2023. At PITCH IT!, applicants will present their proposal, goals, and financial needs and directly engage with the Community Board on their projects. The Community Board will make its final selection of grant recipients for the 2023 funding round in early May, 2023. This year marks the third round of Legacy Fund Community Impact grants. To date, over $48,000 has been awarded to seven organizations, including the Cultural Alliance of Medfield, the Friends of the MHS Theatre Society, the Friends of the Medfield Rail Trail, Medfield Cares About Prevention, Medfield Outreach, The Peak House Heritage Center, and Sustainable Medfield. Grantees have used their awards to further important projects in Medfield and, in some cases, to leverage significant additional resources such as matching grants or federal or state funding. This year’s applicants should be prepared to illustrate a strong and compelling current need for funds, and possibly present how those funds may generate additional investments in the Medfield community as well. Act fast to take advantage of this spectacular opportunity!
ABOUT THE MEDFIELD FOUNDATION LEGACY FUND The Medfield Foundation Legacy Fund is a professionally-managed endowment created to support community-driven projects. Volunteer-run and designed to complement the initiatives of Medfield organizations, the Medfield Foundation Legacy Fund raises private funds for public good. The Legacy Fund invests for the long term while also helping to address current community needs through annual competitive grantmaking for immediate positive impact. For more information or to contribute to the Medfield Foundation Legacy Fund, please visit https://www.medfieldfoundation.org/. Make an impact. Leave a Legacy!

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Hearts for Hunter

Posted on March 8, 2023 | Comments Off on Hearts for Hunter

Hunter Hearts can be picked up thanks to Jessica Benson from the box by her mailbox at 26 Evergreen Way. My Hunter Heart is now in front of my office at the entry to the Post Office, bringing a spot of color and hopes for better things to come.

Reminder that the Hunter Run is April 2.

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Select Board 3/7

Posted on March 3, 2023 | Comments Off on Select Board 3/7
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 Board of Selectmen 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/6910/BOS-Meeting-Packet_03072023 Board of Selectmen Board or Committee PLACE OF MEETING DAY, DATE, AND TIME Chenery Hall, Medfield Town House Remote participation available through Zoom Tuesday, March 7, 2023 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 Appointments 1. Board of Health quarterly update 2. Board of Water and Sewerage Request for ARPAApplication to Norfolk County - $370,000 for the Replacement of the UV System at the Wastewater Treatment Plant Discussion Items (Potential Votes) 3. Follow up discussion of 2023 Goals Action Items 4. Board and Committee Appointments: a. Accept the resignation of Mary McCarthy from the Conservation Commission b. Appoint John Woodhull to the Conservation Commission 5. Vote to authorize the Town Administrator to extend the town’s fixed pricing electric utilities contract with Power Options 6. Request from Roche Bros. Supermarkets to use the park behind Brothers Marketplace for their “One Day Plant Sale” on May 20th with a rain date of the 21st 7. Request to display a heart on town hall property in support of Hunter’s battle with cancer 8. Potential vote on the approval of a Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Medfield Police League, MCOP, AFL-CIO, Local 257 Contract Citizen Comment Consent Agenda 9. Request from Medfield Youth Hockey to place signs at the intersection of Route 109/Hartford Street and Route 27/South Street advertising the opening of registration starting March 8 and ending March 22 10. Request from the Medfield Lions Club for a one day beer/wine permit on March 30 from 7PM-10PM at the Zullo Gallery for a wine tasting event 11. Request from the Medfield Garden Club to place sandwich boards at the Transfer Station and North/Main from March 19-26 to advertise the Art in Bloom event 12. Request from Bellforge Arts Center for one day alcohol permits for the following dates: ● 1. April 29: 12 – 3 pm (raindate: April 30) ● 2. May 6 : 12 – 5 pm (raindate: May 7) ● 3. June 3: 12 – 7 pm (raindate: June 4) ● 4. June 10: 12 pm – 7 pm (raindate: June 11) ● 5. June 17: 12 pm – 7 pm (raindate: June 18) ● 6. June 21: 5 pm – 8 pm ● 7. June 28: 5 pm – 8 pm ● 8. July 12: 5 pm – 8 pm ● 9. July 19: 5 pm – 8 pm ● 10. July 26: 5 pm- 8 pm ● 11. Aug. 3: 5 pm – 8 pm ● 12. Aug 10: 5 pm – 8 pm ● 13. Aug. 17: 5 pm – 8 pm ● 14. Aug. 24: 5 pm – 8 pm ● 15. Aug. 31: 5 pm – 8 pm ● 16. Sept. 9: 3 – 7 pm (raindate: Sept. 10) ● 17. Sept. 16: 11 – 6 pm (raindate: Sept. 17) ● 18. Sept. 30: 12 – 6 pm (raindate: Oct. 1) ● 19. Oct. 7: 11 am – 3 pm (raindate: Oct. 8) ● 20. Oct. 14: 12 pm – 5 pm (raindate: Oct. 15) ● 21. Oct. 21: 12 pm – 5 pm (raindate: Oct. 22) ● 22. Oct. 28: 12 pm – 5 pm (raindate: Oct. 29) Meeting Minutes Town Administrator Updates Next Meeting Dates March 21, 2023 March 27, 2023 Annual Town Election March 28, 2023 Warrant Hearing Selectmen Reports Actions Taken on Bills and Warrants for Payments ● Chair signed Vendor Warrant 02/28/2023 ● Chair signed Payroll 03/02/2023 Informational ● Comcast’s policies and procedures, sample subscriber bill, work order and rate & channel line-up information for community

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MFi Legacy Fund Grant Applications due by 3/17

Posted on March 3, 2023 | Comments Off on MFi Legacy Fund Grant Applications due by 3/17

The Medfield Foundation website was updated this week, so use the new links in this iteration –

MEDFIELD FOUNDATION LEGACY FUND NOW ACCEPTING NON-PROFIT GRANT APPLICATIONS The Medfield Foundation Legacy Fund has announced that applications are now being accepted for its 2023 Community Impact Grants. Up to $30,000 in grants will be awarded, and any Medfield-based nonprofit or Town department is eligible. Applicants are welcome to submit a grant request online at https://www.medfieldfoundation.org/ by March 17, 2023. The Medfield Foundation Legacy Fund Community Board will review all submissions and select the finalists who will be invited to PITCH IT!, a Shark Tank-type event to be held in person on April 12, 2023. At PITCH IT!, applicants will present their proposal, goals, and financial needs and directly engage with the Community Board on their projects. The Community Board will make its final selection of grant recipients for the 2023 funding round in early May, 2023. This year marks the third round of Legacy Fund Community Impact grants. To date, over $48,000 has been awarded to seven organizations, including the Cultural Alliance of Medfield, the Friends of the MHS Theatre Society, the Friends of the Medfield Rail Trail, Medfield Cares About Prevention, Medfield Outreach, The Peak House Heritage Center, and Sustainable Medfield. Grantees have used their awards to further important projects in Medfield and, in some cases, to leverage significant additional resources such as matching grants or federal or state funding. This year’s applicants should be prepared to illustrate a strong and compelling current need for funds, and possibly present how those funds may generate additional investments in the Medfield community as well. Act fast to take advantage of this spectacular opportunity!
ABOUT THE MEDFIELD FOUNDATION LEGACY FUND The Medfield Foundation Legacy Fund is a professionally-managed endowment created to support community-driven projects. Volunteer-run and designed to complement the initiatives of Medfield organizations, the Medfield Foundation Legacy Fund raises private funds for public good. The Legacy Fund invests for the long term while also helping to address current community needs through annual competitive grantmaking for immediate positive impact. For more information or to contribute to the Medfield Foundation Legacy Fund, please visit https://www.medfieldfoundation.org/. Make an impact. Leave a Legacy!

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Office Hours Friday, 9-10AM

Posted on March 1, 2023 | Comments Off on Office Hours Friday, 9-10AM

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.

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. I can be reached at 508-359-9190.

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