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Noah Anszperger’s eagle scout ceremony

Posted on June 4, 2016 | Comments Off on Noah Anszperger’s eagle scout ceremony

Taking place this afternoon at the UCC.

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Two nuggets from data dump

Posted on June 4, 2016 | Comments Off on Two nuggets from data dump

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Two things I wanted to highlight from the many pages of the agenda received yesterday and just posted:

  • The Planning Board is having a discussion about affordable housing with the MSH Master Planning Committee at the Planning Board’s meeting this Monday at 8PM.
  • HNTB’s material makes it look like the town took a seven year hiatus, from 2009 to the present, on the North Street reconstruction project.  I will be interested to learn the details of why that happened.

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BoS agenda for 6/7

Posted on June 4, 2016 | Comments Off on BoS agenda for 6/7

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MEETING I POSTED: . ' ~TOWN CLERK .. TOWN OF MEDFIELD NOTICE · , 11tttl'Vtll .. , JOWN Of MEDFIELD, H.~$$. POSTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF M.G.L. CHAPTER 39 SECTBl.i :ililN A3A~H!Di8. Board of Selectmen Board or Committee PLACE OF MEETING DAY, DATE, AND TIME OFF ICE OF THE TOWN CLERK Town Hall Chenery Meeting Room, 2nd floor Tuesday June 7, 2016@7:00 PM AGENDA (SUBJECT TO CHANGE) 7:00 PM Board of Assessors I special election Selectmen and Assessors to vote to elect candidate to fill vacancy 7:15 PM Police Chief, Board of Health member, School Department Representative, Dawn Alcott Discuss committee to oversee Outreach Program 7:30 PM Public Hearing/ Soliciting in Medfield Kaylene Leroux on behalf of Mass Save/home building products 7:45 PM Energy Committee, Fred Bunger and Andrew Seaman Discuss proposed energy reduction plan for municipal buildings PENDING Board, Committee, Commission appointments Town Master Plan Committee Senior Housing Study Committee NEW BUSINESS Superintendent Feeney recommends Selectmen vote to award Bituminous Patch Bid to T.L. Edwards Vote to accept HNTB proposal for reconstruction of North Street Vote to authorize Chairman sign two change orders for the Hospital Road watermain and tank project Vote to authorize Town Administrator to sign agreement with New Ecology, Inc. for installation of solar array on the roof of the new Public Safety Building COMCAST to exercise option to renew its lease at the Town Garage site for additional five years MEMO requests permission to hold the 37th annual Medfield Day on September 17, 2016, 9AM--3PM Resident requests consideration to appoint Charter Review Committee Other business that may arise I Board Members Town of Medfield Board of Assessors Thomas V. Sweeney Jr., Chairman Francis J. Perry III, Clerk May 20, 2016 Mike Sullivan Board of Selectmen RE: Vacancy on the Board of Assessors Dear Mr. Sullivan and Board of Selectmen, 459 Main Street Medfield, MA 02052 Tel: 508-906-3014 Fax: 508-359-6182 Under MGL Chapter 41 section 11 the Board of Assessors is informing you that, as of May 10, 2016, there is a vacancy on the Board of Assessors. The remaining members (Tom Sweeney and Frank Perry) are officially giving you written notice thereof, as required within one month of said vacancy. Further they request to be placed on your June 7, 2016, agenda in order that the Selectmen, who, with the remaining members of the Board of Assessors, shall, fill such vacancy by roll, call vote. A majority of the votes of the officers entitled to vote shall be necessary to such election. The Board of Assessors will be nominating Jeffrey Skerry of 13 Belknap Road, Medfield to be so appointed (elected) as he is a registered voter of the town and is willing to perform the duties of the office until the next annual election. At that time he can run to fulfill the two-year remaining term of office. Mr. Skerry has been a practicing attorney for over 25 years. Prior to practicing law, he was a certified public accountant in New York City and has an MBA in finance. The Board feels that Mr. Skerry will compliment and be an asset to the Board of Assessors with his legal and financial background . .... ~~···-·--···-·· _,, ··-·-·,,..,~.))'..._ . (Re';e,.t~~Y-~tlb .· G ·. .}tted for the Board of Assessors, A ' { / '(,,/// I vz;----~ Re "11 k, RMA, MAA Cc: Mark Cerel, Town Counsel rft." !11,».;, .~.,(, l"l;'; ~. 1v!:.c;;; :o MAY 2·0 Z016 AD#l343.641 S .. Medfield Press 61.3116 . . ··.··''·'~~irk ·i' f' .. :,.: 16,000 14,000 12,000 ~ 10,000 ~ ~ 8,000 Cl) :::> I..l..l it 6,000 4,000 2,000 0 ~-~~ &-"' ~ .q;..0- ~'IS ~'/; ~" e ~e ~e ~-?f «>e Oe ~,,, ,,:v 't>~ 't>~ '"' ,,,~ ,,,~ .;.:,o~"' c,.._-i; '1-,.'l>i!:"- q_ -:-.."- ,,,, ~"6'20160607-agenda_Page_0220160607-agenda_Page_0320160607-agenda_Page_0420160607-agenda_Page_0520160607-agenda_Page_0620160607-agenda_Page_0720160607-agenda_Page_0820160607-agenda_Page_0920160607-agenda_Page_1020160607-agenda_Page_1120160607-agenda_Page_1220160607-agenda_Page_1320160607-agenda_Page_1420160607-agenda_Page_1520160607-agenda_Page_1620160607-agenda_Page_1720160607-agenda_Page_1820160607-agenda_Page_1920160607-agenda_Page_2020160607-agenda_Page_2120160607-agenda_Page_2220160607-agenda_Page_2320160607-agenda_Page_2420160607-agenda_Page_2520160607-agenda_Page_2620160607-agenda_Page_27

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BoS minutes for 5/17

Posted on June 4, 2016 | Comments Off on BoS minutes for 5/17

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Meeting Minutes May 17, 2016 Chenery Meeting Room draft PRESENT: Selectmen Fisher, Peterson, Marcucci; Town Administrator Sullivan; Administrative Assistant Clarke Chairman Fisher called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. He announced this meeting is being recorded. Selectman Fisher asked for a moment of appreciation for our brave servicemen and servicewomen serving around the world. MEETING MINUTES VOTED unanimously to approve the meeting minutes of April 5 as submitted and the minutes of April 19 and May 3 with amendments PENDING ITEMS Gas line connection. New resident at 1 Cedar Lane was recognized. Mrs. Miriam Georges said that when they purchased their home, the sellers let them know that they could connect to the gas line in Pine Street. The house is presently served by oil. Superintendent Feeney recommends to the Selectmen that they deny the request on the basis that as Pine Street was recently paved, it is the Town's policy not to permit street openings for five years. The Town has spent close to one million dollars to pave various streets. If the Georges' request was granted it would set a precedence. Selectman Marcucci queried if in fact she obtained information from Town Hall that the house could be connected to Pine Street gas line. Mrs. Georges responded that no, it was the seller's information. The Selectmen agreed not to grant permission for 1 Cedar Lane to open Pine Street for a gas connection. TOWNWIDE MASTER PLAN COMMITIEE CHARfER Selectman Marcucci submitted his draft of the charter. Selectmen Fisher and Peterson agree with the draft and particularly like the expectations relating to time lines for the committee and their responsibilities. It is suggested that the committee consist of five members; Selectmen to appoint three members from the community; one member from the Planning Board and one from the Warrant Committee. On a motion made it was VOTED unanimously to accept the Town wide Master Plan Steering Committee Charter as set forth in Selectman Marcucci's draft LIONS TOLL BOOTH Medfield Lions Club member Ron Gustavson is present to request permission for the annual May 17, 2016 Page two Lions Toll Booth on Saturday May 21 9 AM to noon. The locations where Lion members will be stationed are North and Main Streets, in front of Needham Bank, Blue Moon Bakery and the SWAP area at the Transfer Station. Mr. Gustavson said that the Lions have raised and donated $3,000.00 to eye research; we hope this Toll Booth event brings us up to $5,000.00. VOTE: On a motion made by Selectman Peterson, seconded by Selectman Marcucci to grant permission for the annual "Lions Toll Booth" event to be held Saturday May 20, 2016 9:00 AM to Noon. Vote was unanimous MEDFIELD HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION The Selectmen received an invitation to attend the graduation exercises on Sunday June 12, 2016. RSVP by June 3 is requested. COMMIITEE APPOINTMENT VOTED unanimously to appoint Paul Fechtelkotter to the Medfield Energy Committee and as recommended by Fred Bunger, Committee Chairman HEALTH INSURANCE RATES Mr. Sullivan explained that the rates will increase by 5.5%. The prediction was an increase of 7- 12% so 5.5 is a win for the Town. The Town contributes 62% and the employee pays 38%. He went on to say the Insurance Advisory Committee is exploring increases to co-pays and deductibles. A brief discussion followed regarding the Cadillac tax and it was noted that the effective date has been postponed until 2018. VOTE: Selectman Peterson made a motion, seconded by Selectman Marcucci to authorize Chairman Fisher sign the MllA Health Benefits Trust Renewal Acceptance of Rates for the period July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017. Motion carried RENEWAL INSURANCE PROPOSAL This proposal is for workers' compensation and property and liability insurance with MllA for fiscal year 2017 that includes an increase rate of 2.2%. Mr. Sullivan explained that if the Town pays the premium by August 1st MllA will provide a 3% discount on the total premium. The Selectmen are requested to vote to authorize Town Administrator Sullivan sign the insurance renewal proposal and it was so voted. EAGLE SCOUT The Selectmen received are invitation from Boy Scout Troop 10 to attend the Eagle Court of Honor for Noah John Anszperger on Saturday June 4, 2016 to be held at the United Church of Christ at 2:00 PM. RSVP is requested. May 17, 2016 Page three VANASSE HANGEN BRUSTLIN, INC The Selectmen are requested to vote to authorize Chairman Fisher sign Amendment 2-5 to the Town's contract with VHB. This change order was requested by the State Hospital Planning Committee for the purpose of refining the financial model. VOTED unanimously to authorize Chairman Fisher execute Amendment 2-5 a change order to VHB's contract with the Town LICENSES AND PERMITS VOTED unanimously to grant permission for signs to be posted promoting the Zullo Gallery Annual Arts Festival to take place Saturday June 18, 2016 VOTED unanimously to grant permission to the United Church of Christ to use the area At Meetinghouse Pond for their annual Church Picnic Sunday June 5 9AM to 2PM VOTED unanimously to grant the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation permission to conduct their annual Cycle For Life bike ride through a part of Medfield Saturday October 1, 2016 VOTED unanimously to grant one-day wine and malt beverage permits to the Zullo Gallery for Thursdays in July and August; First Thursday September through December and for the band Tickle Juice concert Friday May 20 SENIOR HOUSING AND HOUSING PRODUCTION PLAN Present for this discussion is Candace Loewen, Medfield Housing Authority Director; Planning Board members, Sarah Lemke, Wright Dickinson and associate member Theresa James; Roberta Lynch, COA Director; Lisa Donovan, Robert Canavan and Eileen DeSorgher, members of the Housing Authority Board. Ms. Loewen opened the discussion by reporting that Tilden Village has a total area of 6.78 acres, currently there are 60 units built on 2.59 acres. Under our 1974 permit we could build additional 40 units on the remaining four plus acres, however the first step we need to do is apply to the Zoning Board for a modification to that permit. Our intent is to help qualified seniors to be able to stay in Medfield. It is very difficult to have to tell a senior there is a waiting list when someone may need housing almost immediately and if they need a handicap accessible unit that list is longer. Medfield residents are given priority, however if they move out of town and want to return to live in Tilden Village they lose that priority. Ms. Loewen, who is also the Housing Director in Millis and Foxborough continued saying that we are working with architect Peter Smith preparing plans; an estimate for construction is $6.6M; part of our plan would be to reach out to the Massachusetts Housing Partnership for May 17, 2016 Page four funding. Selectman Marcucci queried would it help speed up the process if the Town contributed some of the funds. Ms. Loewen responded that yes it would be very helpful. It was also pointed out that with expanding Tilden Village the units would count toward Medfield's 40B affordable housing. Selectmen encourage Ms. Loewen to move forward and talk with Town Planner Sarah Raposa to get the permit application in motion. Mr. Sullivan mentioned that with the new changes to storm water management it may be necessary to construct retention basins on site. Wright Dickinson remarked that Medfield is below the state mandated number of 40B units, however if the Town is able to devote the 1.5% acreage requirement to affordable housing we may be close to the required number because of Medfield protecting so much of our land to conservation and other restrictions. He continued that the Planning Board has not yet adopted the 2015 housing production plan; however we have hired a consultant to help us sort through it. The Planning Board has set a date of June 6 to meet with the state hospital master planning committee to discuss the housing production plan. Roberta Lynch was recognized and she feels that developing Tilden Village is one piece of the puzzle. Not everyone wants to live in an apartment but would very much like to stay in Medfield in their own home. We need to address moderate priced housing for seniors. She went on to say that she suggests Lot 3 and the Hinkley property be removed from the hospital planning committee and instead these properties be considered for moderate priced housing. The Selectmen agree that this discussion was a good first step in the right direction to address senior housing in Medfield. SELECTMEN REPOITT Mr. Peterson attended several meetings; hospital master planning committee, Energy Committee, the Foundation for Metro West and Suburban Coalition on Education and a meeting with Larkin Brothers, continuing the discussion of their proposed development. He announced that Medfield Cares About Prevention is taking part in an exhibit at the Natick Mall entitled Hidden in Plain Sight. This is a display of a teen's bedroom and where items may be hidden that could signal the teen is involved in alcohol or drug use. Mr. Fisher attended MEMO's annual meeting and the Lions Club Spring Gala which benefited the Neighborhood Brigade organization. It was a nice event and he is happy to say that he won the "Medfield Basket". He remarked that members of the Neighborhood Brigade are the unsung heroes in Town who work behind the scenes and accomplish good things. Meeting adjourned at 9:00 PM20160517_Page_220160517_Page_320160517_Page_4

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Office hours 9AM tomorrow

Posted on June 2, 2016 | Comments Off on Office hours 9AM tomorrow

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Selectman Office Hours Tomorrow

Selectman Osler “Pete” Peterson holds regular monthly office hours at The Center on the first Friday of every month from 9:00 to 10:00 AM (his litigation schedule permitting).

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).

Peterson can be reached via his cell phone at 508-359-9190 or his blog about Medfield matters  https://medfield02052.wordpress.com/, where any schedule changes will be posted.

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Memorial Day address

Posted on May 30, 2016 | Comments Off on Memorial Day address

Lt. Cornell Alexander Stephenson gives the Memorial Day address at the Legion this morning. Alex is a1991 graduate of MHS, and the son of David Stephenson, the proud father whose head can be seen in the photo. Alex recalled two of the more than 30 colleagues of his who died in the recent American wars, heros who were like us, except that they gave their lives for the protection of our country’s way of life.

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Cultural re-use study of MSH

Posted on May 26, 2016 | Comments Off on Cultural re-use study of MSH

From the Medfield State Hospital Master Planning Committee –

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Cultural Grant Received to Study Re-Use

The Master Planning Committee is excited to announce that the Town of Medfield has been approved for a Feasibility & Technical Assistance grant from the MA Cultural Facilities Fund in the amount of $17,400 to study cultural re-use of some buildings at the State Hospital. The required 1:1 match was approved at Town Meeting in April, 2016.

 

This grant will hire two collaborating teams. ArtsMarket will conduct a market analysis of needs and opportunities in the region to identify the best mix and scale of a variety of cultural programs. These could include visual, performing or culinary arts, arts education or presentation venues, residency programs, and more. We are happy to have Louise Stevens on board, one of the nation’s leading thinkers on arts-based economic development. Stevens will connect the dots on attracting world-class arts based institutions, responding to community interest in quality cultural experiences. She will also develop the business and financial models for capital financing and funding as well as annual operational financial support to ensure long-term sustainability.

 

Durkee, Brown, Viveiros & Werenfels Architects brings experience in historic preservation, historic tax credit applications, adaptive re-use studies, condition assessments, phasing recommendations and cost estimates. They will investigate up to three buildings appropriate for programs identified by ArtsMarket, prepare conceptual floor plans, and preliminary estimates of probable construction costs. The Durkee Brown study informs ArtsMarket’s business plan and recommendations for the most viable operating model and approach.

 

We expect the combined studies to take five to six months. The consultants are prepared to begin as soon as the state funds can be released, hopefully in June. We look forward to a presentation on their findings before year end. We expect that by integrating cultural initiatives, the Master Plan will generate the kind of environment that attracts private sector investment and generates long-term value for the Town.

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Annual apointments to be made

Posted on May 26, 2016 | Comments Off on Annual apointments to be made

Selectmen will soon make their annual appointments.  If you have any interest in serving on a town committee, please let Evelyn Clarke in the selectmen’s office know.

1 ELECTED AND APPOINTED OFFICIALS 2016-2017 Elected Officials Moderator Scott F. McDermott 2017 Town Clerk Carol A. Mayer 2018 Board of Selectmen Mark L. Fisher 2017 Osler L. Peterson 2018 Michael Marcucci 2019 Board of Assessors Francis W. Perry 2017 Thomas Sweeney 2018 School Committee Eileen Desisto 2017 Anna M. O’Shea Brooke 2017 Maryann Sullivan 2018 Timothy J. Bonfatti 2019 Chris Morrison 2019 Trustees of the Public Library Lauren Feeney 2017 Timothy Hughes 2017 Maura Y. McNicholas 2018 Steven Pelosi 2018 Geena Matuson 2019 Deb Merriman 2019 Planning Board (5 Years) Keith Diggans 2017 Wright Dickinson 2018 Paul McKechnie 2019 George N. Lester 2020 Sarah Lemke 2021 Teresa James, Associate 2016 Gregory Sullivan, Associate 2016 Park and Recreation Commission Kirsten Young 2017 Michael Parks 2017 Robert Tatro 2018 Nicholas Brown 2019 Mel Seibolt 2019 Housing Authority Eldred Whyte 2017 Neil Duross 2018 Lisa Donovan 2019 Robert Canavan 2020 Eileen DeSorgher, state appt. 2016 Trust Fund Commission H. Tracy Mitchell 2017 Georgia Colivas 2018 Gregory Reid 2019 Appointed by the Board of Selectmen Fire Chief William A. Kingsbury 2016 Chief of Police Robert E. Meaney, Jr. 2018 Sergeants John W. Wilhelmi 2016 Ray M. Burton 2016 Daniel J. Burgess 2016 Lorna C. Fabbo 2016 John D. Geary 2016 Larz Anderson 2016 2 Police Officers Michelle Manganello 2016 Christine DiNatale 2016 Robert G. Flaherty 2016 Dana P. Friend 2016 Thomas M. LaPlante 2016 Wayne Sallale 2016 Colby Roy 2016 Ryan Maxfield 2016 Joseph Brienze 2016 Patrick Keleher 2016 Town Administrator Michael J. Sullivan 2017 Treasurer/Collector Georgia K. Colivas 2017 Superintendent of Public Works Kenneth P. Feeney 2016 Town Accountant Joy Ricciuto 2016 Town Counsel Mark G. Cerel 2016 Affordable Housing Committee Bonnie Wren-Burgess 2016 Charles H. Peck 2016 Diane L. Maxson 2016 Stephen M. Nolan 2016 John W. McGeorge 2016 Fred Bunger 2016 Ann B. Thompson 2016 Kristine Trierweiler, Ex Officio 2016 Americans with Disabilities Compliance Review Committee Kenneth P. Feeney 2016 Michael J. Sullivan 2016 Tina Cosentino 2016 Ann B. Thompson 2016 Animal Control Officer Jennifer A. Cronin 2016 Bay Colony Rail Trail Study Committee Christian Donner 2016 Eric Holm 2016 Graham Plonski 2016 Robert Horgan 2016 George Hinkley 2016 Ted Pidock 2016 Board of Appeals on Zoning (3 yr) Stephen M. Nolan 2016 Charles H. Peck 2016 Douglas Boyer 2017 Neal O’Connor, Assoc 2016 Jack McNicholas, Assoc 2016 Rebecca Erlichman, Assoc 2016 Board of Health (3 yr) Marcia Aigler 2016 Jennifer M. Polinski 2016 Wendy Jackson 2017 Gabriele Harrison 2017 Board of Registrars (3 yr) William Gallagher 2016 William H. Dunlea, Jr. 2016 L. David Alinsky 2017 Board of Water and Sewerage (3 yr) William Harvey 2016 Jeremy Marsette 2016 Christian Carpenter 2016 Capital Budget Committee Barbara Gips 2016 Mark Fisher 2016 Maryalice Whalen 2016 Kristine Trierweiler 2016 Timothy P. Sullivan 2016 3 Joy Ricciuto 2016 Michael LaFrancesca 2016 Cemetery Commissioners (3 yr) Thomas Sweeney 2016 Frank Iafolla 2016 Al Manganello 2017 David Temple, Associate 2016 Charles River Natural Storage Area Designees Kenneth P. Feeney 2016 Michael J. Sullivan 2016 Collective Bargaining Team Robert E. Meaney, Jr. 2016 Mark Fisher 2016 William Kingsbury 2016 Thomas Marie 2016 Kristine Trierweiler 2016 Committee to Study Memorials Ronald C. Griffin 2016 Jane M. Lomax 2016 David F. Temple 2016 Michelle Doucette 2016 Richard DeSorgher, Ex Officio 2016 Community Gardens Committee Neal Sanders 2016 Betty Sanders 2016 Community Preservation Act Study Committee Dan Bibel 2016 Russel Hallisey 2016 Theresa Knapp 2016 Cheryl O’Malley 2016 Christine McCue Potts 2016 Robert Sliney 2016 Conservation Commission (3 yr) Robert Kennedy, Jr. 2016 Ralph Parmigiane 2016 Robert Aigler 2016 Mary McCarthy 2016 Deborah Bero 2017 Michael Perloff 2017 Philip J. Burr 2017 Geo Darrell, Assoc 2016 Constable for Election Carol A. Mayer 2016 Constables and Keepers of the Lockup Larz C. Anderson 2016 Michelle Manganello 2016 Daniel J. Burgess 2016 Ray M. Burton, Jr. 2016 Christine DiNatale 2016 Lorna C. Fabbo 2016 Robert B. Flaherty 2016 Dana P. Friend 2016 John D. Geary 2016 John F. Gerlach 2016 Stephen H. Grover 2016 Thomas M. LaPlante 2016 D. Eric Pellegrini 2016 Wayne Sallale 2016 Thomas A. Tabarani 2016 John W. Wilhelmi 2016 Contract Compliance Officer Michael J. Sullivan 2016 Council on Aging (3 yr) Gwyneth Centore 2016 Louis Fellini, resigned 2016 Michael Clancy 2016 Robert Heald 2017 Neil Duross 2018 Virginia Whyte, resigned 2017 4 Director of Grave Markers for Veterans Frank Iafolla 2016 Downtown Study Committee Robert Dugan 2016 Mark Fisher 2016 Matthew J. McCormick 2016 Robert MacLeod 2016 Nancy Kelly Lavin 2016 Economic Dev. Commission (3 yr) Robert Callaghan 2016 Ralph Costello 2016 James Wakely 2016 Ann B. Thompson 2016 Paul E. Hinkley 2016 Joseph Scier 2017 Patrick Casey 2017 Elderly Taxation Aid Committee Georgia Colivas 2016 Michael J. Sullivan 2016 Frank Perry 2016 Roberta Lynch 2016 Emergency Management Agency Ray M. Burton, Director 2016 Ray M. Burtton, III 2016 Jon R. Cave 2016 David Cronin 2016 Sandra Cronin 2016 Neil I. Grossman 2016 Thomas S. Hamano 2016 Paul Jordan 2016 Paul Kearns 2016 Steven Krichdorfer 2016 John G. Naff 2016 Donald W. Reed 2016 Wayne A. Sallale 2016 James Wells 2016 Employees Insurance Advisory Committee Nancy Deveno 2016 Peter Moran 2016 Susan Parker 2016 Michelle Manganello 2016 John Wilhelmi 2016 Joy Ricciuto 2016 Malcolm Gibson 2016 Michael J. Sullivan, Ex Officio 2016 Enterprise Fund Committee Georgia K. Colivas 2016 Kenneth P. Feeney 2016 Michael J. Sullivan 2016 Jeremy Marsette 2016 Kristine Trierweiler 2016 Joy Ricciuto 2016 Christian Carpenter 2016 William Harvey 2016 Fair Housing Officer Michael J. Sullivan 2016 Field Driver and Fence Viewer John Naff 2016 Historic District Commission (3 yr) David R. Sharff 2016 Bradley Phipps 2016 Michael Taylor 2016 John Maiona 2016 Connie Sweeney 2017 Historical Commission (3 yr) Sarah Murphy 2016 Daniel Bibel 2016 Charles Navratil 2016 Maria C. Baler 2016 Ancelin Wolfe 2016 David F. Temple 2017 Robert Gregg, Associate 2016 David R. Sharff, Associate 2016 Michael R. Taylor, Associate 2016 5 John A. Thompson, Associate 2016 Marc Eames, Associate 2016 Cheryl O’Malley, Associate 2016 Douglas Teany, Associate 2016 Inspection Department John Naff, Building Commissioner 2016 Joseph Doyle, Alternate Building 2016 John Mee, Alternate Building 2016 John A. Rose, Jr 2016 James J. Leonard 2016 Peter Diamond 2016 James Coakley 2016 Inspector of Animals Jennifer A. Cronin 2016 Keepers of the Town Clock Marc R. Tishler 2016 David P. Maxson 2016 Kingsbury Pond Committee Richard Judge 2016 Ann Krawec 2016 George Dealy 2016 Garrett Graham 2016 Andrew Spencer 2016 Greg Testa 2016 Michael Thompson 2016 Sharon Judge 2016 Paul Trumbour 2016 Michael J. Sullivan, Ex Officio 2016 Local Auction Permit Agent Evelyn Clarke 2016 Local Emergency Planning Commission Kenneth P. Feeney 2016 Edward M. Hinkley 2016 Robert E. Meaney, Jr. 2016 William A. Kingsbury 2016 Michael J. Sullivan 2016 Ann B. Thompson 2016 Local Water Resource Management Official Kenneth P. Feeney 2016 Lyme Disease Study Committee Christine Kaldy 2016 Frank Perry 2016 Nancy Schiemer 2016 Lester Hartman, MD, ex officio 2016 Measurer of Wood and Bark (3 yr) W. James Allshouse 2017 Medfield Cultural Council (3 yr) Diane Borrelli 2016 David Temple 2016 Ron Gustavson 2016 Claire Shaw 2017 Liz Daly 2017 William F. Pope 2018 Susan Parker 2018 Medfield Energy Committee Lee Alinsky 2016 Fred Bunger 2016 Penni Conner 2016 Fred Davis 2016 Cynthia Greene 2016 Marie Nolan 2016 David Temple 2016 Ryan McLaughlin 2016 Maciej Konieczny 2016 Andrew Seaman, Ex Offico 2016 Michael J. Sullivan, Ex Officio 2016 Alan Peterson, Ex Officio 2016 Osler P. Peterson, Ex Officio 2016 Medfield MBTA Advisory Board Designee Michael J. Sullivan 2016 6 Memorial Day Committee Donna Dragotakes 2016 Robert E. Meaney 2016 William A. Kingsbury 2016 Albert J. Manganello 2016 William H. Mann 2016 Ann B. Thompson 2016 Richard DeSorgher 2016 Michelle Doucette 2016 Ronald C. Griffin 2016 Evelyn Clarke 2016 Frank Iafolla 2016 Metropolitan Area Planning Council/Three Rivers Interlocal Sarah Raposa 2016 Metropolitan Area Planning Council/SWAP Collaborative Gus Murby 2016 Municipal Census Supervisor Carol A. Mayer 2016 Norfolk County Advisory Board Representative Kenneth P. Feeney 2016 OPEB Trust Committee Georgia Colivas 2016 Peter Moran 2016 Gus Murby 2016 Joy Ricciuto 2016 Michael Sullivan 2016 Open Space and Recreation Committee Robert Aigler 2016 Jonathan Hinrichs 2016 Eric O’Brien 2016 Michael Perloff 2016 Mel Seibolt 2016 Parking Clerk and Hearing Officer Carol A. Mayer 2016 Permanent Planning and Building Committee Timothy Bonfatti 2016 Thomas Erb 2016 Lou Fellini 2016 John Nunnari 2016 Michael Quinlan 2016 Michael J. Sullivan, Ex Officio 2016 Robert E. Meaney, Ex Officio 2016 William A. Kingsbury, Ex Officio 2016 Pocket Park Steering Committee Jean Mineo 2016 Matthew McCormick 2016 Monique Allen 2016 Minta Hissong 2016 Neils Bodecker 2016 Kevin Ryder 2016 Robert Kennedy 2016 Sarah Raposa, Ex Officio 2016 Police Matrons Lorna C. Fabbo 2016 Sandra Cronin 2016 Jennifer A. Cronin 2016 Pound Keeper Jennifer A. Cronin 2016 Public Weigher (3yr) W. James Allshouse 2017 Representative to Regional Hazardous Waste Committee Kenneth P. Feeney 2016 Representative to Neponset Watershed Initiative Committee Michael J. Sullivan 2016 Right-To-Know Coordinator 7 William A. Kingsbury 2016 Safety Committee Christian Donner 2016 Robert Meaney 2016 Kenneth Feeney 2016 Michael J. Sullivan 2016 Sealer of Weights and Measures (3yr) W. James Allhouse 2017 Special Police Officers Leo Acerra (Millis) 2016 Paul J. Adams (Millis) 2016 George Bent (Norfolk) 2016 Dale Bickford (Millis) 2016 Christopher Bonadies 2016 Herbert Burr 2016 Jonathan M. Caroll (Norfolk) 2016 Jon Cave 2016 Ryan Chartrand (Norfolk) 2016 Sandra Cronin 2016 William J. Davis (Norfolk) 2016 Thomas G. Degnim (Norfolk) 2016 Robert A. Dixon (Millis) 2016 Louis Droste (Norfolk) 2016 William J. Dwyer (Millis) 2016 David J. Eberle (Norfolk) 2016 Leo Either (Norfolk) 2016 Glen R. Eykel (Norfolk) 2016 Nathan Fletcher (Norfolk) 2016 Susan Fornaciari (Norfolk) 2016 Robert Forsythe (Norfolk) 2016 Terence Gallagher (Norfolk) 2016 John Gerlach 2016 Thomas Hamano 2016 Timothy Heinz (Norfolk) 2016 John Holmes (Norfolk) 2016 David Holt (Norfolk) 2016 Robert Holst (Norfolk) 2016 Winslow Karlson III (Norfolk) 2016 Paul Kearns 2016 James C. Kozak (Norfolk) 2016 Robert LaPlante 2016 James Lopez (Millis) 2016 Peter Lown (Norfolk) 2016 Robert Maraggio (Millis) 2016 Chris MaClure (Norfolk) 2016 David R. McConnell (Norfolk) 2016 Nicholas Meleski (Millis) 2016 Robert Miller (Norfolk) 2016 Paul J. Murphy (Norfolk) 2016 Peter Opanasets (Millis) 2016 Stephen Plympton (Norfolk) 2016 Amanda Prata (Norfolk) 2016 Thomas Quinn (Millis) 2016 Kevin Roake (Norfolk) 2016 Stephen Saulnier 2016 Christina Sena (Norfolk) 2016 Viriato Sena (Norfolk) 2016 Robert Shannon (Norfolk) 2016 Paul Smith (Millis) 2016 Christopher Soffayer (Millis) 2016 Charles Stone (Norfolk) 2016 Thomas Tabarini 2016 Domenic Tiberi (Millis) 2016 Paul Treggari 2016 Eric Van Ness (Norfolk) 2016 Mark Vendetti 2016 James Wells 2016 Ryan Wilhelmi 2016 State Hospital Environmental Review Committee Deborah T. Bero 2016 Ralph Tella 2016 John Thompson 2016 Cole Worthy 2016 State Hospital Master Planning Committee Stephen Nolan 2016 Ralph Costello 2016 Gil Rodgers 2016 Stephen Browne 2016 Teresa James 2016 8 Randal Karg 2016 Patrick Casey 2016 Kenneth Richard 2016 Brandie Erb 2016 State Hospital Mediation Committee John Thompson 2016 Ann B. Thompson 2016 William Massaro 2016 State Hospital Negotiating Committee Stephen Nolan 2016 Kenneth Richard 2016 John Harney 2016 William Massaro 2016 Osler Peterson 2016 State Hospital Resource Committee Rosamond Smythe 2016 Alex Stevens 2016 John Thompson 2016 Frank Perry 2016 William Massaro 2016 Lucille Fisher 2016 Jean Mineo 2016 John Harney 2016 Superintendent of Insect Pest Control Edward M. Hinkley 2016 Three Rivers Interlocal Council Representative (MAPC) Sarah Raposa 2016 Town Bylaw Review Committee Cynthia Greene 2016 Russell Hallisey 2016 Stephen Nolan 2016 Neal O’Connor 2016 John McNicholas 2016 Town Greeter Joseph E. Ryan 2016 Town Historian Richard P. DeSorgher 2016 Traffic Supervisors Angela Brown 2016 Jennifer A. Cronin 2016 John F. Gerlach 2016 Robert T. LaPlante 2016 William H. Mann 2016 Kevin Robinson 2016 Lori Sallee 2016 Thomas E. Tabarini 2016 Lisa Visser 2016 Jennifer Dissinger 2016 Transfer Station and Recycling Committee Ann B. Thompson 2016 Anthony Centore 2016 Megan Sullivan 2016 Steve Catanese 2016 Rachel Brown 2016 Barbara Meyer 2016 Michael J. Sullivan, Ex Officio 2016 Kenneth P. Feeney, Ex Officio 2016 Kristine Trierweiler, Ex Offico 2016 Tree Warden Edward M. Hinkley 2016 Veterans’ Service Officer (3) Ronald Clark Griffin 2017 Wireless Communications Study Committee David P. Maxson 2016 Thomas Powers 2016 Michael J. Sullivan, Ex Officio 2016 Zoning Enforcement Officer 9 John Naff 2016 Appointed by the Treasurer/Collector Susan Cronin, Assistant 2016 Appointed by the Town Accountant Matthew Violette, Assistant 2016 Appointed by the Chairman of the Selectmen, Chairman of the School Committee and the Town Moderator Vocational School Committee Representative David Bento June 30, 2016 Appointed by the Fire Chief Charles G. Seavey, Deputy Chief 2016 David C. O’Toole, Captain 2016 Jeffrey Bennotti, Lt 2016 Thomas M. LaPlante, Jr., Lt 2016 Appointed by the Board of Health Nancy Bennotti 2016 Appointed by the Moderator Deputy Moderator Conrad J. Bletzer 2016 Warrant Committee Gustave H. Murby, Resigned 2015 Martha Festa 2016 Gregory Sullivan 2016 Michael T. Marcucci 2016 Barbara Gips 2017 Sharon Kingsley Tatro 2017 Robert Skloff 2017 Nikolaos Athanasiadis 2018 Thomas C. Marie 2018 John E. Wolfe 2018 Permanent School Building and Planning Committee David Binder 2016 C. Richard McCullough 2016 Keith Mozer 2016 Timothy J. Bonfatti 2016 Appointed by the Town Moderator, Chairman of the Board of Selectmen, and Chairman of the Warrant Committee Personnel Board Christine Connelly, resigned 2016 Robert Conlon 2017 Debra Shuman 2017 Appointed by the Planning Board Sign Advisory Board (3 yr) Thomas D. Erb 2018 Matthew McCormick 2018 Jeffrey Hyman 2018 John Messina 2016 Howard Richman 2016 Downtown Sidewalk Design and Aesthetics Committee Michael Leuders 2016 Matthew McCormick 2016 Robert Kennedy 2016 Michael Taylor 201620160525-Elected and Appointed for Annual Report_Page_220160525-Elected and Appointed for Annual Report_Page_320160525-Elected and Appointed for Annual Report_Page_420160525-Elected and Appointed for Annual Report_Page_520160525-Elected and Appointed for Annual Report_Page_620160525-Elected and Appointed for Annual Report_Page_720160525-Elected and Appointed for Annual Report_Page_820160525-Elected and Appointed for Annual Report_Page_9

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Medfield Green Month ends Saturday

Posted on May 26, 2016 | Comments Off on Medfield Green Month ends Saturday

Medfield Green

This Saturday, 9-1 at the Transfer Station

is the final week of Medfield Green Month

 

 Collection will be clean, dry textiles in any condition – includes clothing, shoes, linens and towels etc. 

 

Continuing this week will be Food Compost Info and Starter Kits for sale

9-1 under the tent

 

Getting a new mattress?  Recycle your old one at the transfer station year round – look for the container located between the Swap area and the tip floor

 

Expired medications and drugs can be deposited into the container at the Medfield Police Station year round

 

The Transfer Station is the place to be in May!

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Girl Scouts celebrate 100 on 6/15

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March 4, 2016 Osler Peterson Medfield Town Selectman Medfield Town Hall 459 Main Street Medfield. MA 02052 Dear Selectman Peterson, GIRL SCOUTS It's that time of year again in Medfield! We are honoring an incredible number of Girl Scout Gold Award Recipients - seven! With over 40% of our 12th Grade Scouts being Gold Award Recipients, Medfield Girl Scouts ranks well above the national average of 5% - a very special distinction. In addition to recognizing these remarkable Scouts, seventeen of our 12th Grade Ambassador Scouts will be concluding their thirteen years of Girl Scouting and bridging to Adult Girl Scouts. Of additional note is that 9 of our 17 Ambassador Scouts have also earned various Girl Scout National Leadership Awards. Finally, we are very pleased to be celebrating 100 years of Girl Scouting in Medfield. We arc one of the oldest Service Units in the country. Enclosed is a detailed description of each Scout's Gold Award project for your perusal. These seven Girl Scouts join an elite group of young women who are respected throughout the world for their dedication, leadership, and concern for their community. As you can see, we have a lot to commemorate and we hope you can join us Saturday. March 19th at 1:00 PM with a reception directly following the ceremony. This year the ceremony will be held at St. Edward Church at 133 Spring Street in Medfield. We invite you to arrive by 12:30 to be a part of our opening ceremony and walk in with the other dignitaries. I will call your office in the next few days to see if it is possible for you to attend this very special event. Thanking you in advance for your attention to this matter, I remain with kind regards, Sincerely, Medfield Girl Scouts Gold Award Ceremony Committee Chair kcsteeger.a .comcast.net - 617-640-3277 - (c) MAR 1 4 2H6 About the Medfield Girl Scouts 2016 Gold Award Projects The Girl Scout Gold Award is the most prestigious award available in Girl Scouting and is only earned by Girl Scouts who demonstrate an exceptional commitment to their communities and an outstanding dedication to achievement. In order to earn the Girl Scout Gold Award, Scouts must first complete a series of prerequisites that take anywhere from 18 months to two years to complete. These pre-requisites are designed to give the Girl Scouts experiences in goal setting, leadership, career exploration and community service. Once the prerequisites are completed, each girl submits a plan for her Girl Scout Gold Award project that will require a minimum of 85 hours to complete. Each project needs to combine the skills and passions of the candidate in unique ways so that once completed, her project will leave a lasting mark on the community. Katherine Lyons My project addressed the issue surrounding the lack of knowledge of how poverty affects kids living on Cape Cod. Before beginning my project, even I was unaware of the severe poverty that affects many people living on the Cape and my goal was to make as many people aware of the issue in my hometown and surrounding areas as possible. I hope the awareness raised through my project benefits not only those who are Jiving in poverty, hopefully through increased donations and support, but by raising awareness to the fact that not all poverty is right before our eyes. I was able to put together 30 new backpacks filled with brand new school supplies and a few hundred books with bookmarks made by the kids at the Medfield Afterschool Program that were delivered over the summer and in the fall to Chatham Elementary School. My project also involved organizing the Cradles to Crayons 'Give Back with an Outfit Pack' drive within Medfield Girl Scouts. We were able to create 27 complete packs, 5 partially filled packs, 2 bags of additional items and had a total impact of 37 kids. Emily Piersiak My project addressed the issue of the absence of safe crossing at the end of Baker Pond in Medfield, and the Jack of encouragement for young women in the STEM fields. With the help of Girl Scout Troop 74900 and other members of the community, I constructed a bridge to span the runoff at Baker Pond. The project also included a class I taught at the Medfield Public Library, in which I was able to share my interest and knowledge in structural engineering and bridges. I am very pleased with the outcome of my project, especially the completed bridge and the information I imparted on all of the children who attended my classes. I would like to thank everyone who helped me complete this project, whether it was by donating materials or by physically helping to build it. I appreciate all of the help from my wonderful community, and I hope people enjoy all aspects of my project for years to come. Eliza beth Raine For Gold Award Project, Bats for a Cause, I addressed the decline of the local bat population due to human impact. I specifically designed this project not only to attempt to bolster the bat population for the purpose of offsetting human impact on the bats' local environment, but also to educate the public to the benefits of helping bats. I posted four bat boxes at the Trustees of Reservations as a refuge for migrating bats which would serve as nurseries for their newborn pups. My hope was that a growing bat population could help to regulate the recent overpopulation of mosquitoes, which may transmit harmful viruses to humans, like Triple E. Since the bats would stop the mosquitoes from transmitting those viruses, helping the bat population would ultimately benefit human healthcare. I also decided to educate the public about bats from around the world in order to dispel human fear of bats. I planned and executed presentations to various audiences in the community during Medfield Day, at MAP at Wheelock and Dale Street Schools, free time at Medfield's Council on Aging, and at Stony Brook's Earth Day Celebration. -OverZoe Smith Volunteering is something I value. It is a big pa rt of my life. For tunately, I had a program like Girl Scouts to start me on an early path of volunteerism. However, not everyone has t his type of opportunity. My goal for my Gold Award was to share my passion for volunteering in order to better my community. With this goal in mind, I chose to work with middle school students in my town to offer them diffe re nt opportunities to give back to the community in hopes of insti lling in them a passion to volunteer. I acted as a lia ison, connecting students with local volunteer organizations. Strong relations hips formed quickly. Many students are now volunteering regularly. Last ly, in order to receive their deserved recognition, students will have the chance to earn a President's Volunteer Service Award (PVSA). The PVSA recognizes citizens for bettering the coun try by volunteering. By working with middle school students, I was able to establish a genuine passion for volunteering which they can continue to pursue throughout their lives. Grace Sowyrda My Gold Award project addressed the issue of the lack of poetry programs and creative outlets in school, particularly in my town of Medfield. Poetry is a positive vehicle for connecting with others through raw emotion. It has universal themes that inspire others in the message that we are not alone in our feelings. I saw a need to provide this type of creative outlet. I addressed this issue by creating an after school poetry program at Blake Middle School to provide a safe and fun place for teens to connect and learn about poetry. I also created a poetry hour program at the library where I read poetry to the children a nd did a creative craft. To connect the town, I led an all age poetry reading at the Medfie ld Public Library and also led a poetry reading at the Senior Center. To support my efforts, I created a poetry website with easy ways for teachers to incorporate poetry into the ir curriculums. With each event, I was amazed to see poetry work its magic in connecting all the pa rticipants. Poetry is a very important part of my life and I am so lucky to have had the privilege to share its beauty and power with so many wonderful people . . Julia Steeger My project, "Co nn ecting Kids Who Have with Kids Who Need': addressed the issue of poverty a nd the many ways poverty affects children. It was the SOth anniversary of the "War on Poverty" launched by President Johnson that gave me the idea. Even with 50 years of effort, 15% of our state's chi ldren continue to live in poverty. I created my Gold Award project to educate kids in Medfield about how poverty affects kids who live in it and what we could do together as a community to help improve t heir circumstances. I wanted kids here in Medfield to know there was something they could do to help kids who live in poverty and that by passing along their gently used clothing, books and toys, they could help kids in need. With the help of the school administration, I was able to have a Cradles to Crayons collection unit placed at the Wheelock School. I also ran several assemblies at the schools to educate kids about the affects of poverty on kids who live in it, and established several town-wide collections: an annual "Stuff the Truck" event for clothing, books and toys as well as a food drive for Medfield Food Cupboard. Olivia Taylor Previously, there had been no prominent tutoring service in Medfield for children in grades K-5. My project was to create a tutoring program that connected high school students with e lementary school students. It is a imed to improve core academic skills, as well as create a bridge between older and younger children. I ran a six-week program at the three elementary schools in Medfield for students in grades K-5, with 15 tutors and 36 participants across the three programs. The objective was to supplement what the kids were learning in class in a way that didn't fee l like school, a nd to help the kids with a new perspective. I also created a website to share my project, with an online sign-up to connect high school a nd elementary school students for one-on-one tuto r ing. In the end, I hope my project provided a new service for the children and their parents, and a leadership opportunity for the high school students.

Medfield Girl Scouts celebrate their first 100 years at the Gazebo at 6PM on June 15 –

Dear Selectman Peterson,

On June 15th Medfield Girl Scouts will be celebrating its 100th anniversary and we hope you can be a part of the celebration!

We are one of the oldest service units in the country.  We’d like to imagine that if Miss Inches and Miss Haskell, the founders of Medfield’s Red Rose Troop One, were to meet our 350+ young Girl Scouts and 200+ Adult Volunteer Guides (AVGs) who assist in running the Medfield Service Unit, they would be very proud of what they put in motion for Medfield Girl Scouts 100 years ago.  It is truly amazing that we continue to have a thriving and active Girl Scout community here in Medfield  — which is a direct result of the commitment our young girls and teens have to the Girl Scout program–as well as the commitment our hundreds and hundreds of volunteers have made to Medfield Girl Scouts throughout the last ten decades.

Juliette Gordon Low, the founder of Girl Scouts USA in 1912, once said “Scouting rises within you and inspires you to put forth your best”.  For the hundreds of Girl Scouts who participate in the Girl Scout program in Medfield, Juliette would have been proud of the service these girls put forth for the Medfield community.  The commitment made by our Scouts in a day and age when there is so much that pulls at their time is truly commendable.  From our youngest Daisy Scouts who earn their Daisy Petals as they learn the Girl Scout Law & Promise to our high school Senior and Ambassador Scouts, who carry their academic loads with high honors, play sports, participate in outside clubs and activities all while taking leadership positions, doing community service work and earning the highest awards as the Girl Scout Gold Award–are truly a remarkable group that accomplishes much for our community.  We look to our past to Miss Inches and Miss Haskell for what they began here in Medfield, as we look to the future, to our current Scouts and volunteers who continue to carry Juliette Gordon Low’s mission forward and will do so as we move into the next 100 years of Girl Scouting in Medfield.

We invite you to come and be part of the celebration we are planning for our 100th Anniversary on Wednesday, June 15th at 6:00-7:00 PM at the Gazebo and library green in front of the Medfield Library on Main Street in downtown Medfield.  We would love for you to commemorate our very special day and be a part our brief ceremony that will be held at 6:30 PM.  We will contact your office in the next few days to see if your schedule will permit you to participate in our anniversary festivities.

Thank you in advance for your support of the centennial celebration of the Medfield Girl Scout program.

Katharine Steeger

Committee Co-Chair

100th Anniversary Medfield Girl Scouts

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