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.
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Board of Selectmen Board or Committee PLACE OF MEETING DAY, DATE, AND TIME Remote Meeting held on Zoom Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at 7:00 pm Agenda (Subject to Change) Revised
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 Posted: Posted Sep 11, 2020 3:59 PM
Patti Allan and Amanda Spears, Medfield Coalition for Public Education, to discuss a community painting fundraiser and potential use of Town property
Jean Mineo to discuss Medfield State Hospital Chapel signage
Michael Taylor, Dwight Derby House, to discuss lease and to request funding assistance with maintenance projects
Discussion (potential votes)
COVID-19 Status Updates/Operations Dale Street School Project process update, site selection, preferred schematic Action Items
Agreement with MetroWest Medical Center for medication exchanges
Agreement with Steward Norwood Hospital Inc. for medical control services
Annual Appointments: Individual appointments a. Appointment of Blake McDermott and James Sullivan as associate members on the Planning Board
Trailside Road – Online Wine Auction Permit Town Administrator Updates Meeting Minutes Next Meeting Dates Selectmen Reports Informational
Posted onSeptember 11, 2020|Comments Off on Sen. Feeney on RR track upgrade
The North South rail line through town has been getting upgraded for several months, and a resident queried Senator Feeney about what was being done. Today Senator Feeney informed the resident what he heard back from the railroad as follows:
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Below is the update we received from Mass Coastal as of yesterday. Unfortunately they are not mandated by statute or regulation to notify abutters regarding rail work. We have urged them to do so previously and will continue to ask for updates if the work is going to be prolonged. This is part of a larger project to replace older rail with “Continuous welded rail”. I hope this update helps to understand the scope of their work. In the meantime, we as a delegation have communicated about this issue, agree with you wholeheartedly, and will shake the trees with MassDOT and advocate for communication to the neighborhood by Mass Coastal. Best,-Paul Update from Mass Coastal:
“As information, Mass Coastal is overseeing a MBTA & MASS-DOT Rail Unit Project that is upgrading the rail along the Framingham Secondary between Framingham and Mansfield. We are changing the over 100 year old sectional-jointed rail to Continuous Welded Rail (CWR). Along with that change, the project involves spreading ballast stone and “surfacing” the rail to provide smooth alignment.
As you are likely aware, this rail line is very active transporting freight. Consequently the operational windows that we have afforded the contractor results in erratic hours. We take every step to avoid disruption, but one of the problems with CWR is that laying it in extreme heat conditions is not conducive to the requirements. Therefore early starts and working late are necessary.
There are a couple of weeks left before we are finished.
I am copying the folks at the MBTA and DOT that are my direct report.“
I was kindly reminded of the school standard, namely to stay home for 24 hours after a fever, so I have canceled the office hours for tomorrow. Good advice. Thank you.
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
Enter the Webinar ID: 912 7646 3647
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Board of Selectmen
Board or Committee
PLACE OF MEETING
DAY, DATE, AND TIME
Remote Meeting held on Zoom
Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at 7:00 pm
Agenda (Subject to Change)
7:00 PM 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
Mike Quinlan – Update on Dale Street School Building Project
Matt Cawley, Cutlets – Discuss one day beer/wine permit request
Discussion (potential votes)
Discussion about Special Town Meeting
Potential vote to call the Special Town Meeting
Potential vote to open the Special Town Meeting Warrant
Trailside Drive Online Wine Auction Permit
Action Items
Agreement with MetroWest Medical Center for medication exchanges
Accept grant of $43,852 from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security for the Medfield Fire Department and authorize the Town Administrator to sign grant documents
Accept grant of $100,000 from the Mass. Department of Conservation and Recreation for the Medfield Rail Trail and authorize the Town Administrator to sign grant documents
Contract with Ginivan Group, LLC for NPDES MS4 compliance (stormwater regulations)
Contract with BETA Group, Inc. for an ADA self-evaluation for the Town’s sidewalk network and development of a sidewalk master plan
Contract with Nitsch Engineering, Inc. to study 5 intersections and provide recommendations
Contract with MHQ, Inc. to purchase a new water utility vehicle
Agreement to join the BuyBoard purchasing consortium
Contract with Solar Design Associates for an interconnection application and SMART application for the Town Garage
Lease agreement with AT&T for the Medfield State Hospital Water Tower
Contract with TSG Consulting, LLC
Medfield Meadows Sales Prices – Amendment to the Regulatory Agreement
Medfield State Hospital Development Committee grant application for technical assistance from MassDevelopment
Posted onAugust 27, 2020|Comments Off on Medfield awarded $139,316 in GCA grant
Email from the Medfield Energy Committee Chair, Fred Davis –
Announced today: Medfield is being awarded $139,316 in Green Communities funding from the Massachusetts Dept. of Energy Resources.
Congratulations and appreciation to Director of Facilities Amy Colleran, and MEC members for all the work the grant application entailed.
Leveraged with expected utility incentives of $28,858, the effort will result in a total funding of $168,174 for energy-efficiency projects.
All the work will be done at no cost to the Town.
This is the first Green Communities funding that Medfield has applied for since its initial funding as a Green Community. The initial round of projects involved upgrading to LED lighting in Town buildings, along with upgrade of the Blake Middle School controls system.
Most of this next work will involve upgrading two other control systems in the schools. Additional measures involve lighting, gas traps, weatherization, hot water.
The projects are expected to bring about reductions in greenhouse gases: gas and electricity consumption to decline by 2,107 MBtu/year, with about 3/4 of that being reduction in gas heating.
Dollar savings are projected at $41, 286 each year.
In addition, $13,490 of the funding is allocated for professional development and administrative support. — Fred Davis Chair, Medfield Energy Committee
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Baker-Polito Administration Awards $13 Million in Green Communities Grants
Below is the Competitive Grant 2020 press release announcing $13 Million in grant awards to 103 communities. Over the next week you will receive more information from the Green Communities Division on next steps. Congrats to all the awardees!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 27, 2020CONTACT Eric Noreen Eric.Noreen@mass.gov Baker-Polito Administration Awards $13 Million in Green Communities Grants103 Communities Receive Funds for Energy Efficiency and Clean Energy Projects BOSTON – The Baker-Polito Administration today awarded $13,000,558 in Green Communities competitive grants to 103 municipalities across Massachusetts to fund clean energy projects. With today’s announcement, the Department of Energy Resources (DOER) has awarded over $136 million to Green Communities in Designation Grants and Competitive Grants since 2010. “The Green Communities program continues to make significant progress in helping municipalities reduce their carbon footprint and save on energy costs,” said Governor Charlie Baker. “Our administration is committed to supporting clean energy and energy efficiency efforts that make the Commonwealth’s cities and towns cleaner, healthier, and more affordable places to live.” “As we work to meet our net zero by 2050 emissions goals, the Green Communities program gives our dedicated municipal partners the resources they need to continue making progress in increasing energy efficiency and lowering energy costs,” said Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito. “We look forward to seeing the continued growth in energy innovation and energy savings that these grants will enable in towns and cities across the Commonwealth.” Under the Green Communities Act, cities and towns must meet five criteria to be designated a Green Community and receive funding. 271 Massachusetts cities and towns have earned the Green Communities designation, which accounts for 84 percent of the Commonwealth’s population. This ninth annual round of DOER Green Communities competitive grants is awarded to existing Green Communities that have successfully invested their initial designation grants and previous competitive grant awards. The grants provide financial support for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects that further the designated communities’ clean energy goals. Grants are capped at $200,000 per municipality. Funding for these grants is available through proceeds from carbon allowance auctions under the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI). “The Green Communities program helps cities and towns make important investments at the local level to combat climate change by reducing emissions,” said Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary Kathleen Theoharides. “Air-source heat pumps, ventilation system upgrades, and electric vehicle charging stations are just some of the exciting new projects that these grants will fund in order to increase energy efficiency and clean energy innovation in municipalities across the state.” “Municipalities play a crucial role in achieving the Governor’s ambitious net zero by 2050 emissions target,” said Department of Energy Resources Commissioner Patrick Woodcock. “Today’s announcement is a testament to the hard work and dedication of both the Green Communities team and the many hardworking and dedicated municipal partners across the state who successfully implement these projects that lower energy costs and provide long-term greenhouse gas savings.” The grants announced today fund a range of projects from ventilation system upgrades and high efficiency lighting to the installation of insulation and energy management systems at municipal buildings and facilities. Also included are the installations of air-source heat pumps, hybrid police cruisers, and electric vehicle charging stations. The following municipalities received grant awards:
. . . Medfield $139,316 . . .
All Green Communities commit to reducing municipal energy consumption by 20 percent over five years. These commitments amount to collective savings of 2,534,787 MMBtu, energy use equivalent to heating and powering nearly 20,000 homes and reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 233,640 tons, equivalent to taking over 45,000 cars off the road. For additional information on awarded projects and funding amounts, please see here.
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Posted onAugust 26, 2020|Comments Off on New Mutants opens Friday
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Put a Little Love in Your Shopping Cart this September
Almost six months have passed since Massachusetts began experiencing the full impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. During this time, the Medfield Food Cupboard has worked steadfastly and successfully to continue its mission of providing supplemental and emergency food to all Medfield residents in need.
As we approach the Fall, we are once again in need of several essential shelf-stable food items. “Due to low inventories of these items at the Food Cupboard, we are reaching out to our neighbors for their support through a month-long, targeted food drive starting September 1st,” noted Abby Marble, Director of Food Donations.
The Food Cupboard’s most needed food items are: hearty soups, rice pilaf, solid white tuna in water, canned fruits in juice, canned or jarred tomato products, macaroni & cheese and grape jelly. “September, coincidently, is Hunger Action Month – a month where people all over America stand together to fight hunger. With this said, we are asking folks to please consider purchasing these needed food items for our clients. This food drive will help feed our neighbors in need,” continued Marble. “We are so grateful for the community’s ongoing and committed support — our community is truly remarkable.”
The food drive will run the whole months of September. A trailer provided by the Department of Public Works will be parked in front of the Police/Fire Station in which donations can be dropped off. Please do not go inside in the Police Station. “We extend our heartfelt thanks to the DPW and to Police Chief Michelle Guerette for facilitating this drive for us,” added Marble.
For more information on the Food Cupboard, visit their website at medfieldfoodcupboard.com or their Facebook page.
If you are a Medfield resident in need of food, you are encouraged to contact the Medfield Food Cupboard at 508-359-4958 or by email at info@medfieldfoodcupboard.com
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Posted onAugust 26, 2020|Comments Off on Saturday storm damage
Trees line the Pfaff Center’s northerly property line, and one lost a limb in last Saturday’s late afternoon thunder storm, landing on the Medfield Park & Recreation Commission’s van..
Ironically, Town Administrator Kristine Trierweiler had approved the cutting of the trees shortly before. The tree closest to North Street in that line had fallen on the neighbor’s fence earlier this year, causing the trees to be re-examined. Even more ironically, those neighbors had requested several years ago for the town to allow them to pay to have the trees removed for their solar installation, but at the time the town declined, feeling that the trees were healthy.
The Medfield Park & Recreation Commission van was dented slightly.
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