78 confirmed, 12 active

Posted on November 7, 2020 | Comments Off on 78 confirmed, 12 active

The Board of Health has announced the following case numbers of COVID-19 in Medfield: 78 confirmed, 12 active

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Arbor Day – 10:30 on 11/12

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Posted on November 6, 2020 in Events, Vine Lake Cemetery

SB 11/10

Posted on November 6, 2020 | Comments Off on SB 11/10

Text Box: Posted: Text Box: TOWN OF MEDFIELD

MEETING

NOTICE

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.

  1. To join online, use this link:
    1. https://medfield-net.zoom.us/j/82095363190?pwd=b2hpMW9oSVk5ZGpSRmlwSjFhTjFBQT09  
    1. Enter Password: 171914
  • 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
    • Enter the Webinar ID: 820 9536 3190
    • Enter the password: 171914

The agenda packet for this meeting is available at this link:

Board of Selectmen

Board or Committee

PLACE OF MEETINGDAY, DATE, AND TIME
Remote Meeting held on ZoomTuesday, November 10, 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. Joint meeting with School Committee and Warrant Committee to discuss FY2021 Medfield Public Schools budget and discuss budget appropriation due to increase in Chapter 70 state aid
    1. Potential vote to call a Special Town Meeting and to open and close the Special Town Meeting warrant
  2. Mike Quinlan and Dale Street School Building Committee to discuss Dale Street School Building Project site selection and to request Board of Selectmen approve site selection

Discussion (potential votes)

  • Update on COVID-19 status/operations and CARES Funding
  • Liquor License fees for 2021
  • Senior Tax Work Off Program – Fiscal Year 2022

Action Items

  • Change Order for Environmental Partners Group for work associated with the new Water Treatment Facility project
  • Contract with Eastern Minerals, Inc. to serve as the primary supplier of road salt
  • Contract with Champion Salt, LLC to serve as the supplemental supplier of road salt
  • Agreement with MetroWest Medical Center
  • Accept Sharon Tatro’s resignation on the Dale Street School Building Committee and appoint Bob Sliney as the Warrant Committee’s representative

Consent Agenda

  • Licenses for Zelus for November 15 – Beer and Barbeque at Meetinghouse Pond
  • License for Coolidge Corner for drive in on November 21 and November 22

Town Administrator Updates

Next Meeting Dates

  • November 17, 2020: Board of Selectmen Meeting (Tax Classification Hearing)

Selectmen Reports

Informational

  • Town conducting smoke testing for Inflow and Infiltration in the Town’s sewer system November 9 through 20
  • Tree City Ceremony on Thursday, November 12

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GCAR submitted today

Posted on November 6, 2020 | Comments Off on GCAR submitted today

The Green Communities Act requires the town to submit an annual report of what energy conservation measures (ECM’s) have been done and what are planned to be done. Yesterday I reviewed and signed off on the final report for this year. Filing the annual report is a prerequisite to getting the generous Department of Energy Resources (DOER) annual grants, so an important annual step. The Medfield Energy Committee and Amy Colleran, Facilities Director have championed getting the report prepared and filed, this year with the assistance of an Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) consultant obtained with grant monies.

The full report can be found here

gc-annual-report_medfield_11.5.2020-final-draftDownload

I found this spreadsheet (partial copy below) listing about 100 ECM’s the most interesting (lots has already been accomplished and lots is still planned). Note how much of what is planned will be paid for by the DOER grant monies.

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Posted in Energy Committee, Green, State

FY21 cherry sheet for Medfield

Posted on November 6, 2020 | Comments Off on FY21 cherry sheet for Medfield

Division of Local Services (DLS) emailed today with the preliminary cherry sheet numbers for the Town of Medfield, which basically mirror last year –

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Posted in Budgets, Select Board matters, State

Office hours tomorrow 9-10 at The Center

Posted on November 5, 2020 | Comments Off on Office hours tomorrow 9-10 at The Center

Select Board Office Hours Tomorrow


I hold regular monthly office hours at The Center on the first Friday of every month from 9:00 to 10:00 AM.  Tomorrow I will outside The Center with a mask on to meet anyone with questions about town matters.

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

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The MMA’s The Beacon

Posted on November 4, 2020 | Comments Off on The MMA’s The Beacon
Hello Members!   Here’s the November 2020 issue of The Beacon – packed with the latest budget and COVID-related news, updates about the MMA Annual Meeting & Trade Show, information about local and state COVID response programs, and details about our robust member group webinar offerings this fall.   Link to the November 2020 issue of The Beacon (no login required)   By publishing The Beacon as a PDF, we can ensure that we get you the very latest information that you need ASAP. (If you did not receive this email directly, please share your email address with us – along with name, title and city/town – at database@mma.org.)   Best wishes to all of you during this challenging time.   John Ouellette MMA Manager of Publications and Digital Communications   Jennifer Kavanaugh Associate Editor   Meredith Gabrilska Digital Communications Coordinator

See the article which I think contains a photo of Medfield’s Jeremy Marsette, DPW Director in Natick –

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Posted in Massachusetts Municipal Association, People

Smoke testing coming

Posted on November 4, 2020 | 1 comment
TOWN OF MEDFIELD Public Works Department I/I Field Investigations Town of Medfield Public Works Department Smoke Testing Notification 1 of 1 November 2020 SEWER SYSTEM EVALUATIONS IN YOUR AREA SMOKE TESTING – NOVEMBER 2020 WHAT: Non-toxic and non-staining smoke will be introduced into the sanitary sewer system to detect connections to the storm water drainage system. Work will follow the State and Local COVID-19 Guidelines. WHERE: Smoke testing will be conducted on your street and surrounding area. No entry into your residence will be required. WHEN: Field crews will be on your street within the next week to perform this test. The hours for testing are between 8:00 AM and 3:00 PM, beginning Tuesday, November 10 through Friday, November 20. Note: Tests will only occur in dry weather and could be delayed for 24 to 72 hours due to rain. WHY: This project is part of the Town’s long-term efforts to identify connections between the sanitary sewer system and storm water drainage. These connections can add unnecessary flow to the sanitary sewer system resulting in additional treatment costs and water pollution. WHO: EST Associates, Inc. (Contractor) and Woodard & Curran (W&C) (Engineer) will be walking around your area with company vehicles and yellow safety vests. A Medfield Police detail will be on site as well. Impact on Area: There is no anticipation of disruption to your sewer service during these tests. Smoke may billow out of area drains, catch basins, roof leaders, and house plumbing stacks. Residents are encouraged to fill any unused plumbing traps (for example, a basement toilet/sink not used frequently) with water. In case of emergency or an actual fire, please contact 911. Contacts: If you have any special needs, deliveries, concerns, or questions, contact: EST Associates at 781-455-0003 Kellie Messer of Woodard & Curran at 978-494-6807 Check the Department of Public Works website or the Town of Medfield Facebook page for additional information.

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2020 Virtual Angel Run & Fundraiser

Posted on November 4, 2020 | Comments Off on 2020 Virtual Angel Run & Fundraiser

2020 Virtual Angel Run & Fundraiser

Join us for the 15th year of The MFi Angel Run, we’re going Virtual this year! Run anytime, anywhere between the dates of Thursday, November 26th (Thanksgiving Day) through Sunday, December 6th, 2020 to support the MFi Angel Run and maintain a safe physical distance.

Your registration donation to the MFi Angel Run directly supports residents in need right here in Medfield and this year that need is greater than ever. The Angel Run helps raise thousands of dollars that is put back into the community to help people who have come upon hard times. Your registration helps make a difference in the lives of so many people. If a virtual 5K is not your thing, please register as a donation to the MFi during this unprecedented time.

Registration for the virtual Angel Run is now open

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Posted in Children, Entertainment, Medfield Foundation, Recreation, Sports, Teens, Volunteers

Medfield election results

Posted on November 4, 2020 | 3 comments

Town Clerk’s November 03, 2020

Presidential Election Unofficial Results

Unofficial results for the 2020 Presidential Election have been posted… Read on

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Posted in Elections