Posted onMarch 3, 2021|Comments Off on Office hours Friday 9-10 AM
Selectman Office Hours this Friday
I hold regular monthly office hours on the first Friday of every month from 9:00 to 10:00 AM. I am usually in person at The Center, and will return to doing so once the shut down ends.
In the interim, I am available by phone this Friday from 9-10AM at 508-359-9190, or via Zoom if requested. Email any requests to me at Osler.Peterson@OslerPeterson.com
Posted onJanuary 15, 2021|Comments Off on RR grinding over next week
Email from Town Administrator Kristine Trierweiler today –
From: Chris Podgurski <cpodgurski@masscoastal.com> Date: Wed, Jan 13, 2021 at 6:06 PM Subject: FRAMINGHAM SECONDARY UPGRADES
To those it may concern:
As you may be aware, the Mass Coastal Railroad (MCRR) has been implementing a MASSDOT-Rail Capital Project whereas certain safety and compliance work was done between Mansfield and Framingham. After being acquired from CSX, MCRR and the owner MASSDOT immediately placed certain speed restrictions on these lines until such time as a Capital Project could be done.
Please be advised that Mass Coastal Railroad will be operating a rail-profiling machine along the Secondary. The equipment is loud and emits sparks from the grinding operations. It has it’s own ability to put out any incidental fires that may occur. This work will begin sometime this weekend and take about a week to traverse the 22 miles. Work will be 10-12 Hrs a day.
MCRR will be accompanying this operation and will be stationed at every grade crossing as they are approached.
Following the Rail Grinding Operation the Temporary Speed Restrictions will be lifted along the Framingham Secondary.
Should you need to contact the MCRR please call me directly. or reply to this email.
Greg Reibman, President of the Newton-Needham Regional Chamber has been sending a daily e-newsletter since COVID started in March, and this was in his one today –
IRS PPP ruling adds another 2020 hurdle
I hate to spoil your appetite one day before the big event but here’s the latest on the PPP.
Earlier this year, the IRS ruled that expenses (like payroll) that businesses typically deduct from their taxes aren’t tax deductible if they used PPP dollars to pay for them.
Last week, the IRS issued new guidance prohibiting any small business that has a reasonable expectation of eventually receiving PPP loan forgiveness from deducting those expenses in 2020, even if it takes until 2021 or 2022 to be granted forgiveness, or if the business hasn’t submitted a forgiveness application yet, writes Andy Medici for the BBJ.
In other words: The IRS has just made it harder for businesses that are desperately trying to survive this pandemic by eliminating a potential strategy to defer their 2020 tax liabilities for one year while waiting for the economy to rebound.
Or as one expert tells Medici: “Without the PPP, small businesses would have laid off staff, saving on expenses and saving cash. The only reason they kept staffing levels is because of the PPP, and the IRS is effectively punishing that action by pretending it wasn’t a legitimate business expense.”
Interested in a sharp stick in the other eye (related to federal COVID relief support for our businesses)?Try this.
Posted onNovember 25, 2020|Comments Off on Eversource says its 46 customers should be back up by noon
Email from Kristine Trierweiler –
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FYI. They are reporting to have the remaining 46 customers back on by Noon.
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Good Morning Christine,
No, this was not a planned outage. We had a few phases come down which affected some customers in the area. Currently, we have crews on-site and there are 46 customers that remain out. The remaining customers should be picked up no later than noon today but may be restored sooner.
I’ll send you another update once I have it.
Thank you,
Jared
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Jared M. Blandino
Community Relations & Economic Development Specialist
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Posted in accordance with the provisions of MGL Chapter 39 Section 23A, as amended
Due to the COVID-19 emergency, this meeting will take place remotely. Members of the public who wish to view or listen to the meeting may do so by joining via the web, or a conference call.
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: 845 6474 5299 b. Enter the password: 615023 The agenda packet for this meeting is available at this link: https://www.town.medfield.net/DocumentCenter/View/4599/BOS-Meeting-Packet-October-6- 2020
Board of Selectmen Board or Committee
PLACE OF MEETING DAY, DATE, AND TIME Remote Meeting held on Zoom Tuesday, October 6, 2020 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. Bay Colony Rail Trail Association to discuss lease agreement with MBTA for the rail trail project
2. Candace Loewen to discuss a vacancy at the Medfield Housing Authority
3. Jay Duncan, Townwide Master Plan Committee to provide an update on the Master Plan
Discussion (potential votes)
4. Update on COVID-19 status/operations and CARES Funding a. Craig Neubecker, Nosh and Grog, requests Shared Spaces Grant be used to reimburse for expenditure on architectural plans for outdoor seating
5. Selectman Murby to provide Annual OPEB Update
Action Items
6. Vote to sign warrant for November 3, 2020 Presidential Election
7. Vote to appoint election workers for the November 3, 2020 Presidential Election
8. Contract with Peregrine Urban Initiative, LLC for real estate advisory and development consulting services for the Medfield State Hospital Development Committee
9. Contract with BETA Group Inc., for engineering design for the Dale Street and North Meadows Road intersection, to be funded by a Medfield Meadows mitigation payment
10. Contract with EJ Prescott to provide and install a FlexNet water meter reading system
11. Contract with EJ Prescott to provide Sensus Wall Mount Smart Point MXUs
12. Contract with Woodard and Curran for engineering consulting for Infiltration and Inflow
13. Contract with Woodard and Curran for maintenance and service of the SCADA system
14. Contract with Nitsch Engineering to study five Medfield intersections
15. Acceptance of 2020-2021 Salt Bid Prices
16. Chapter 90 Project Requests a. $10,300 to fund the intersections improvement study with Nitsch Engineering b. $64,750 to fund the ADA Self-Evaluation/Transition Plan and Sidewalk Master Plan
17. Accept a grant in the amount of $36,030 from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection to survey Town property for stormwater issues and design structural stormwater Best Management Practices for 3 sites and authorize the Town Administrator to sign the grant documents
18. Accept a grant in the amount of $3,500 from MEMA for the annual Emergency Management Performance Grant and authorize the Town Administrator to sign the grant documents
19. Accept a grant in the amount of $12,500 from the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources Municipal Energy Technical Assistance Grant Program for a solar photovoltaic project at the DPW Town Garage and authorize the Town Administrator to sign the grant documents
20. Committee Appointments a. Request to appoint Mike Pastore to the OPEB Trust Committee b. Request to appoint Alexandra Maider to the Safety Committee c. Request to appoint Megan Sullivan to Capital Budget Committee d. Request to appoint Nassar Ismail to Capital Budget Committee e. Annual Appointment Process Continued
Town Administrator Updates
Consent Agenda
21. Sign Request: Medfield Foundation requests permission to place sandwich boards promoting the 2020 Virtual Angel Run Meeting Minutes
Next Meeting Dates October 14, 2020 – Dale Street School Project forum October 20, 2020 – Board of Selectmen November 8, 2020 – Town Wide Master Planning Committee Public Forum
Selectmen Reports
Informational William and Linda Donovan Letter re: Medfield Meadows Notification from Xfinity Notification from the Planning Board 26 Spring Street documents
Executive Sessions: Vote to enter Executive Session for the following purposes: To investigate charges of criminal misconduct or to consider the filing of criminal complaints To consider the lease of real property (space on and at the Mt. Nebo Water Tower located off Eastmount Road)
Posted onSeptember 16, 2020|Comments Off on Small businesses get energy saving opportunity
Eversource press release announces energy saving assistance for our town’s businesses –
Eversource Energy : Partners with Medfield to Launch Energy Efficiency Campaign for Small Businesses
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09/15/2020 | 02:55pm EDT
Energy company helps business owners identify specific ways to save on building’s operating costs now and in the future
BOSTON September 14, 2020 – Eversource is working with Medfield next month on the Main Streets energy efficiency initiative to help local, small businesses reduce their energy costs, save money and have a positive impact on the environment. From September 14th until September 18th, energy experts from Eversource-approved contractor, Rise, will be in the community meeting with businesses, scheduling no-cost energy assessments and answering questions about energy-efficient equipment upgrades and improvements.
‘Energy efficiency provides businesses of all sizes with a competitive edge and directly impacts their bottom line through energy savings,’ said Eversource Vice President of Energy Efficiency Tilak Subrahmanian, ‘Many small businesses are facing financial hardships right now, and this effort will help connect small business owners with ways to save on their energy costs.’
Medfield is one of 15 communities chosen for this initiative in 2020. In 2019, Eversource visited nine communities and helped small business owners reduce their energy use by more than 2.7 million kWh and save more than $400,000 as a result of this initiative.
The Main Streets energy efficiency program begins with a no-cost, no-obligation energy assessment identifying energy-saving opportunities for small businesses, such as new lighting, occupancy sensors, programmable thermostats, refrigeration controls, insulation and more. Some of the improvements, such as installing aerators and spray valves, happen on the spot at no cost to the customer. Larger improvement projects, like HVAC equipment upgrades or the installation of energy-efficient motor controls, are scheduled for a future date. For a limited time, Eversource has increased incentives for a range of energy-efficiency improvements to further offset the cost of upgrades, and interest-free financing is available for any remaining costs.
Local, licensed electricians contracted by Eversource will complete approved projects, ensuring minimal disruption to daily business operations. All contractors are required to follow state-of-the-art health and safety guidelines to minimize the spread of COVID-19, and all high-efficiency products installed as part of the program will include warranties for both materials and labor.
Eversource has delivered postcards with more information about the program to Medfield businesses. For more information about the program and to schedule a free assessment at a convenient time, businesses should contact Eversource’s contractor, Rise, directly at 401-784-3700 x 6158.
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