New Life & Soles 5K – 4/27

Posted on March 15, 2025 | Comments Off on New Life & Soles 5K – 4/27

New Life Furniture Bank of MA and Soles of Medfield 

Announce 5K/10K Run and Fun Run

Medfield, MA – March 17, 2025 – New Life Furniture Bank of MA, in partnership with the running club Soles of Medfield, is proud to announce the second annual New Life 5K/10K Run and Fun Run, taking place on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at McCarthy Park & Fields (44 Hospital Hill Road). This community-driven event welcomes participants of all abilities—from competitive runners to casual walkers, as well as those with dogs or strollers—for a day of fitness, philanthropy, fun.

The event will begin at 9:00 AM with a Fun Run, providing an excellent opportunity for younger participants and families to get involved. At 9:30 AM, the 5K and 10K races will commence, offering a challenge for seasoned runners, while also accommodating those who prefer a more relaxed pace. Official timed results will be provided by Second Wind.

This event offers an opportunity to not only challenge oneself physically but also to support an important cause. Proceeds will directly benefit New Life Furniture Bank of MA, helping provide essential furniture and household items to individuals and families transitioning out of homelessness. Additionally, 10% of funds raised will support the Soles of Medfield Scholarship Fund, reinforcing the event’s broader mission of community enrichment.

“Every step taken on race day contributes to the journey of a family transitioning out of homelessness,” said Andy Crossley, Executive Director of New Life Furniture Bank. “Whether participants are running, walking, or cheering from the sidelines, this event fosters a sense of unity and purpose.”

To register and learn more, please visit newlifefb.org/race.

New Life Furniture Bank of MA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping individuals and families in need by providing essential furniture and household items at no cost through a network of referring agencies. The organization envisions a future where no one is forced to live, eat, or sleep on the floor. Through the generosity of donors and volunteers, New Life transforms empty spaces into homes, restoring dignity and comfort to those in transition. To support, donate, or volunteer with New Life Furniture Bank, please visit newlifefb.org.

Soles of Medfield is an inclusive community group of runners of all distances and all paces.  Learn more at www.solesofmedfield.run

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Almost spring

Posted on March 14, 2025 | Comments Off on Almost spring

First to bloom in my yard are the snowdrops I brought from my house in Newton – ready to open.

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School Building Committee – sign up for updates

Posted on March 13, 2025 | Comments Off on School Building Committee – sign up for updates

Click on the link below to stay in touch with the MSBC! 

To receive our monthly update please click this link:  SBC Updates

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DPW Announces Water Restoration by 266 Main St.

Posted on March 10, 2025 | Comments Off on DPW Announces Water Restoration by 266 Main St.

Alert just now from DPW –

Public Works

Posted on: March 10, 2025

Water Restored

Water service has been restored to the 266 Main Street area. 

If you are still experiencing brown or discolored water, we recommend flushing your system by running a cold tap until the water runs clear. 

If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact us at 508-906-3003. 

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Water Update

Posted on March 6, 2025 | Comments Off on Water Update

Public Works

Posted on: March 6, 2025

Water Main Break – Main Street

NOTICE

Due to a water main break near 266 Main St and Rolling Lane, water service will be temporarily shut off to isolate and repair the break. We are working diligently to resolve the isssue.

Once water service is restored, we recommend running a cold tap to flush out any brown water that may occur.

If you have any questions or need further information, please don’t hesitate to contact us at 508-906-3003.

Thank you for your understanding and patience.

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Water Quality Issue

Posted on March 6, 2025 | Comments Off on Water Quality Issue

Alert just now from DPW –

March 06, 2025

Notice: Water Quality Issue

NOTICE

We are currently experiencing water-related issues in town, including a drop in water pressure and discolored water. Our team is actively investigating the situation and working on resolving it as quickly as possible.

As soon as we identify the issue, we will provide an update.

We appreciate your patience and understanding during this time. Please check back for further updates.

Thank you for your cooperation!

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Monthly Office Hours Friday

Posted on March 6, 2025 | Comments Off on Monthly Office Hours 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).

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School Construction Costs up 31% in last 5 Years

Posted on March 4, 2025 | Comments Off on School Construction Costs up 31% in last 5 Years

Boston Globe article this week on increases in school construction costs – we will now pay 31% more to build the Dale Street School replacement.

I read to the students in Ms. Sager’s class today as part of Read Across America, and talked with Stephen Grenham, the Principal, afterwards. He reminded me that the failed new school proposal would have opened in September 2024. Which would have allowed us to turn Dale over to the Medfield Park & Recreation Commission last summer.

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Callum Borchers on WGBH’s Boston Public Radio today

Posted on February 28, 2025 | Comments Off on Callum Borchers on WGBH’s Boston Public Radio today

So interested to hear, as I ate my lunch today listening to WGBH’s Boston Public Radio show with Jim & Margery, one of the two guests called “Callum,” as I only know one Callum, Callum Borchers from Medfield, who formerly worked and reported for the Washington Post and now works and reports for the Wall Street Journal. Last I heard, Callum still lived in Medfield.

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86 Plain Street 40B filed

Posted on February 28, 2025 | 1 comment

Per the following email just received, a 40B application has been filed for a 24 unit development at 86 Plain Street –

NEW Comprehensive Permit Application: 86 Plain St – 30 DAYS TO COMMENT

Dear Boards and Staff Members,

As is required by G.L. c.40B §21, and 760 CMR 56.05(3), I am hereby sending notice of a new Comprehensive Permit Application the Zoning Board received on February 28, 2025. 86 Plain Street, LLC and Benjamin Virga (the Applicant) have proposed to build twenty-four (24)

homeownership units on approximately 14.86 acres of land located at 86 Plain Street. Six of these units will be affordable to those making 80% or less of the AMI.

The Application materials can be found here.

The hearing will be scheduled for April 2, 2024, at 6 pm, most likely in person. The remote hearing provision is set to expire at the end or March, and it may or may not be extended by the time I need to post the legal ad. The most likely scenario here is an in-person meeting. I’ll notify you when we’ve agreed on a space.

The agenda will be posted on the website soon.

Since the ZBA acts in place of municipal boards whose local regulations would normally apply, obtaining comments from you is critical for the ZBA to reach an informed decision and craft appropriate conditions of approval. The following boards, commissions, and departments are receiving a copy of the comprehensive permit application and are asked to attend the public hearing in addition to providing written comments (as outlined on Page 18 of the Ch 40B Handbook):

  • -Planning Board
  • -Conservation Commission (Finn, I believe this will also come your way as an NOI)
  • -Board of Health (Nancy, can you please forward to the Board?)
  • -Affordable Housing Trust
  • -Board of Water or Sewer Commissioners (Moe/Sarah, can you please forward to the Board?)
  • -Department of Public Works
  • -Police Department
  • -Fire Department
  • -Building Commissioner (Dana, can you please forward this to the Historic Commission?)
  • and, in addition to the Handbook’s requirements, I’m also sending a copy to the Select Board, as they’re included in the request for waivers list.

Please note the attached list of waivers and let me know if these are not acceptable to you and your Board/Department. If we do not hear from you, the ZBA has the authority to grant any and all waivers they consider reasonable. The list of waivers can be found here. Finn, please note that many of these waiver requests are wetlands related— please flag this with the Commission accordingly.

Please review the attached application and plans and provide written comments to us before the hearing on April 2nd. I strongly encourage you to attend the hearing if you have any comments/feedback for the Zoning Board.

Thank you, everyone!

Maria De La Fuente
Medfield Director of Land Use and Planning
459 Main Street
Medfield, MA  02052
(508) 906-3027
mdelafuente@medfield.net  

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