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Parade postponed to next Saturday

Posted on December 3, 2022 | Comments Off on Parade postponed to next Saturday

PARADE POSTPONED A WEEK

Email from Alison Brown –

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We are rescheduling for next Saturday – same time.  Hoping all can participate then – and giving town, police and fire dept notice.

UGHH – tough decision but too many little ones involved   Band also cannot play in rain. 

HO HO HO – Please confirm you received this notice.

Thank you !

Alison

Alison Brown, CRS, SRES, ABR

REALTOR ®

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Coldwell Banker Realty     

Guiding you home !

692 High Street, Westwood, MA  02090

Direct – 508-380-7280

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Alison.Brown@NEMoves.com

MA License No. 9014557

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Medfield Foundation Legacy Fund’s 2021 grantees’ report

Posted on November 16, 2022 | Comments Off on Medfield Foundation Legacy Fund’s 2021 grantees’ report

Legacy Fund Grantees Report

Grantees of the Medfield Foundation Legacy Fund’s latest 2021 round of grants reported to the Medfield Foundation board and the Legacy Fund founders at a meeting this past Monday evening at the Public Safety Building.

  • Peak House Heritage Society showed a remarkably informative video produced by Medfield TV of the PHHS’s archeological dig that the PHHS’s grant funded in the basement of the Peak House. Rob Gregg reported that the most mysterious findings were three 1912 license plates, mysterious because the last residents in the Peak House left in 1910. The rest of the archeological findings are in the process of being analyzed and cataloged.
  • Friends of the Medfield High School Theatre Society reported on the new cyclorama purchased with its grant which was installed at the back of the stage in the MHS auditorium, allowing for better performances. “The replacement of the MHS auditorium cyclorama allows students to engineer complex lighting scenarios; offers those performing a more complex atmosphere in which to tell their stories; and enhances the visual quality of shows for Community members who attend performances.”
  • Medfield Outreach used its grant to commission a survey of town needs, data designed to focus Outreach’s strategic plan. Outreach Director Kathy MacDonald reported on the survey and its results. “In the winter of 2022, Medfield Outreach began work to complete a community needs survey and create a five-year strategic plan for the department. What you see on these tabs is the result of that almost six month long undertaking.”
  • Sustainable Medfield used its grant to further publicize and share its mission promoting sustainability with town residents – “1. Provide residents a one-stop resource of Medfield-specific ACTIONS to improve our environment and reduce our carbon footprint. and 2. Connect community groups to network and collaborate on sustainability.”

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 funds from the community and makes grants to established non-profit organizations through a competitive process. For more information or to contribute to the Medfield Foundation Legacy Fund, please visit https://www.medfieldfoundation.org/legacy-fund.

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Post election thought, from New Yorker writer

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Posted on November 9, 2022 in Uncategorized

Office hours this Friday

Posted on November 1, 2022 | Comments Off on Office hours this Friday

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).
I can be reached via 508-359-9190 or Osler.Peterson@OslerPeterson.com. 

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Select Board 11/1/2022

Posted on October 28, 2022 | Comments Off on Select Board 11/1/2022

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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 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/6620/BOS-Agenda-Packet_11012022 Board of Selectmen Board or Committee PLACE OF MEETING DAY, DATE, AND TIME Library Media Center, Medfield High School Remote participation available through Zoom Tuesday, November 1, 2022 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. Chief Guerette to request the appointment of John McKenna as a Special Police Officer 2. Continued public hearing for the following applications to solicit: a. Power Home Remodeling i. Jacob Cram ii. Anthony Saster iii. Sean Aguiar 3. Rick Fink to continue discussion about the community event at the Gazebo on Wednesday, November 23 from 11:30 am - 3:00 pm which will include entertainment, free food and drinks for Medfield’s school children following their early release before Thanksgiving 4. Mike Pastore, OPEB Trust Committee, presentation 5. Causeway Street Community to discuss safety on Causeway Street 6. Continued discussion of Deerfield Drive road concerns Discussion Items (Potential Votes) FY2024 Budget 7. Financial Forecast 8. FY2024 Budget Calendar Action Items 9. Committee and Board Appointments a. Accept Resignation of Gus Murby from the OPEB Trust Committee b. Appoint Steve Callahan to the OPEB Trust Committee c. Appoint Karen Smith to the Community Garden Committee 10. Vote to authorize the use of ARPA funds to cover the cost of Zoom license for the Town 11. Vote to sign the contract with for MSH chapel leak investigation and repairs Citizen Comment Consent Agenda 12. Medfield Public Library request for a one day beer/wine permit for a Wine and Craft Nite on Thursday, December 8 from 6-8pm 13. Bellforge Arts Center requests to place sandwich board promoting the December 2 Holiday Stroll in the usual locations starting November 18 14. Sign the citations congratulating the following individuals in Boy Scout Troop 89 for earning the rank of Eagle Scout: a. William Henry Whitaker b. Hayden Christian Sutherland Gray c. Joshua L. Lozano 15. Sign the proclamation for Herbert Burr on the occasion of his 95th birthday 16. Request to place sandwich boards promoting the MFI Angel Run from November 11-December 4 at: a. Corner of North and Main Streets b. Corner of South and Route 27 17. Zullo Gallery requests a one day beer/wine permit for Saturday November 5th from 4:30-11:30 PM for a benefit music concert for the Zullo Gallery and Ukraine Meeting Minutes Town Administrator Updates Next Meeting Dates Tues, November 15, 2022 Tues, December 6, 2022 Tues, December 20, 2022 Selectmen Reports Informational ● MBA Early Adopters Program - Process and Findings Memorandum

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Town Administrator, Kristine Trierweiler’s UPDATE REPORT #1

Posted on October 13, 2022 | Comments Off on Town Administrator, Kristine Trierweiler’s UPDATE REPORT #1

Town www.town.medfield.net Please welcome new employees Megan Rogers and Sarah Downs to the DPW Our boards and committees had a busy month with over 36 meetings in the month of September! BOS will meet in the High School Library on 10/25 and 11/1 due to Early Voting Frank Gervasio will begin as the new Asst Town Administator on 11/14 Town House Andrew Foster, Ashley McCullen, Yvonne Remillard, and Brittney Franklin attended the Division of Local Services What's New in Municipal Law 2022 Seminar The Accounting Dept is in the process of closing out the FY2022 books and begin submission of the Schedule A, Balance Sheets, and Free Cash Georgia Colivas, Treasurer/Collector, announced second quarter preliminary real estate tax bills were mailed and are due back 11/1/22 Yvonne Remillard, Principal Assessor, is working with the COA to make sure our seniors understand and are aware of tax exemptions Chief Carrico applied for three grants in September including grants for fire prevention, emergency management, and fire equipment The department responded to 63 medical calls and 47 fire calls in September Fire Department TOWN OF MEDFIELD TOWN ADMINISTRATOR UPDATE OCTOBER 2022 KRISTINE TRIERWEILER Department Head Meeting on the Rail Trail Financial Team Rail Trail Ribbon CuttingAdministrator, Kristine Trierweiler www.town.medfield.net Brenda Healey, Public Health Nurse, has been approved to offer COVID-19 Booster Clinics. Updated clinic information can be found on the BOH website The BOH members and our Public Health Nurse had a busy Medfield Day distributing goodie bags and meeting residents Board of Health Never miss a meeting again! Sign up for emails/texts from your favorite boards and committees Sign up for important alerts from the Town Are you signed up for notifications? Medfield Day 2022 Town Clerk Land Use Department We are seeking a new part time administrative assistant for the department Sarah Raposa, Town Planner, has applied for three grants this month including accessibility, infrastructure, and a tree inventory grant! Marion Bonoldi, Town Clerk, reports that the Primary Election was a success! 24.6% of the vote was captured with Vote by Mail and Inperson Voting Please welcome Tracey Klenk as the new part time Assistant Town Clerk. Tracey also serves as the Election Warden Are you interested in serving on the next School Building Committee? The application is now live and can be completed online Deadline to apply is Tue, Nov, 1, 2022

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Select Board 10/12/2022

Posted on October 9, 2022 | Comments Off on Select Board 10/12/2022

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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 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/6585/BOS-Meeting-Packet_10112022 Board of Selectmen Board or Committee PLACE OF MEETING DAY, DATE, AND TIME Chenery Hall, Medfield Town House Remote participation available through Zoom Tuesday, October 11, 2022 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. Planning Board Members to discuss schematic sidewalk design study and strategies for Route 109 from Pound Street to the Shaws Plaza 3. Newton Thompson, Affordable Housing Trust, requests approval of the $3,000 contract with Autism Housing Pathways, Inc. for the purpose of a local needs assessment and recommendations for supportive special needs congregate housing (aka group homes) for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The funding comes from the Trust’s account and was authorized at their September 1, 2022 meeting Discussion Items (Potential Votes) 4. School Building Committee Application Process 5. Appointment of Boards and Committees Action Items 6. Boards and Committee Appointments a. Open Space and Recreation Plan Committee i. Lauren Beitelspacher - Parks and Recreation appointment 7. Approve Norfolk Hunt Club to conduct work on town property as part of the Mill Brook Trail Crossings 8. Vote to approve the First Amendment to the Use and Regulatory Agreement regarding a change in the breakdown of affordable units (based on market demand) for the Aura at 50 Peter Kristof Way which was previously approved at a public meeting by the Zoning Board of Appeals on July 1, 2022 9. Vote to authorize Medfield Meadows and Medfield Hillside Village to increase affordable rents for these properties in line with their Regulatory Agreements, the HUD-published 2022 income limits, and DHCD’s August 22, 2022 Notice on Rent Increases for LIP/LAU Projects 10. Vote to sign contract for fall cleanup at MSH in the amount of $21,800 with Shady Tree Landscaping & Irrigation, Inc 11. Vote to authorize the town administrator to sign the rate sheet for MIIA Health Benefits Trust Renewal Proposal for retirees Citizen Comment Consent Agenda 12. A request from Jean Mineo to use the Gazebo for an ice sculptor during the Holiday Stroll on December 2 from 4 PM-9 PM 13. Vote to allow the Boy Scout Troop 89 to place a sign at the Transfer Station announcing the annual Christmas Tree Pick-up and Recycling Program and to all the transfer of trees to the Transfer Station for recycling for the 26th year on the following dates: a. Saturday, December 31 b. Monday, January 2 c. Saturday, January 7 d. Saturday, January 14 e. Sunday, January 15 14. Request for the placement of sandwich boards board promoting the Angel Run which will be held on Sunday, December 4 for the last two weeks of October at the following locations: a. North/Main b. South Street/Route 27 15. Request for a block party near 11 Ledgetree Road for Saturday, October 15 from 3-7 PM Meeting Minutes September 7, 2022 September 13, 2022 Town Administrator Updates Next Meeting Dates October 25, 2022 (please note this meeting will be held in the Library Media Center, Medfield High School due to early in-person voting in the Town House) November 1, 2022 November 15, 2022 Selectmen Reports Informational ● Zoning Board of Appeals Abutters Notice ● Verizon Fios Programming Notice

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Where in Medfield?

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Posted on October 3, 2022 in Uncategorized

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3.6″ of rain

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Posted on September 8, 2022 in Uncategorized

Select Board 8/30/22

Posted on August 27, 2022 | Comments Off on Select Board 8/30/22
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