Tuesday January 20, 2015 @ 7:00 PM
AGENDA (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
FY 20162016 BudgetBudget ReviewReview
7:00 PM Superintendent Public Works, Board of Water & Sewerage
7:20 PM Treasurer/Collector.Georgia Colivas
APPOINTMENTS
7:40 PM Town Bylaw and Charter Review Committee
Discuss Committee’s proposed 2015 warrant articles
8:00 PM Planning Board and Council on Aging
Discuss proposed 2015 warrant article for Senior Housing Study
Other business that may arise
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Posted in Select Board matters
Contact Information:
Sarah Raposa, Town Planner
508-906-3027 / sraposa@medield.net
Medfield Planning Board Vacancy
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The Town of Medfield Planning Board is seeking to fill a vacant Associate Member position. Anyone who may be interested should submit a letter of interest to Evelyn Clarke at eclarke@medfield.net in the Board of Selectmen’s office by March 1, 2015. For questions regarding the Planning Board or this specific position please contact Sarah Raposa, Town Planner at sraposa@medfield.net.
The Planning Board is an elected town board of five members, each with a five year term. The purpose of the Planning Board is to guide the development of the Town in the best interests of all its residents. The Board has very specific responsibilities and authorities as granted by Massachusetts General Laws and the Medfield Zoning By-Laws.
Any requests for Zoning By-Law changes or amendments are also reviewed by the Board. Public hearings are held to allow input from any abutters or other interested citizens. The Board is required to provide a recommendation on any Zoning By-Law amendment at Town Meeting, where a two-thirds vote is required to approve the change.
The Planning Board is responsible for the review and approval of all subdivisions (the division of a tract of land into two or more lots) through a comprehensive process involving review by relevant regulatory agencies, public hearings, covenants with developers, performance bonding, and ongoing compliance monitoring.
Under “Site Plan Approval”, in the Zoning By-Laws, the Board also has the responsibility to assure that prior to any new construction or significant changes to an existing structure, other than single family dwellings, such factors as community needs, abutters’ concerns, visual amenities, safety issues, and environmental and historic features on the site and in adjacent areas are considered.
The Planning Board serves as a resource to assist interested individuals with the process of proposing plans or projects under the Zoning By-Laws. Communications are maintained on an ongoing basis with related Town agencies including the Zoning Board of Appeals and other planning groups within the Town such as the Medfield State Hospital Master Planning Committee.
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Posted in Planning, Town Services, Volunteers
This today from town planner, Sarah Raposa. I spent 10 years on the ZBA before becoming a selectman, and I found it a wonderful and rewarding way to use my legal background to volunteer for our town government. Other backgrounds can work equally well. –
Contact Information:
Sarah Raposa, Town Planner
508-906-3027
sraposa@medield.net
Medfield Zoning Board of Appeals Vacancy
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The Town of Medfield Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) is seeking to fill a vacant Associate Member position. Anyone who may be interested should submit a letter of interest to Evelyn Clarke at eclarke@medfield.net in the Board of Selectmen’s office by March 1, 2015. For questions regarding the ZBA or this specific position please contact Sarah Raposa, Town Planner at sraposa@medfield.net.
The Zoning Board of Appeals is an appointed board and acts as a quasi-judicial body deciding whether or not to vary from the Zoning By-Laws. The Zoning Board is empowered to act on appeals, special permits, variances, modifications and comprehensive permits, in accordance with applicable sections of Massachusetts General Laws and the Town of Medfield Zoning By-Laws.
Virtually all matters which come before the Board are initiated by residents or businesses seeking relief from the Zoning By-Law. Each application is processed in accordance with the legal requirements and timetables established under the Massachusetts Zoning Act, the ZBA Rules and Regulations and the Medfield Zoning By-Laws.
The Zoning Board of Appeals holds public hearings on applications for zoning variances, special permits and decides appeals of administrative decisions of the Building Commissioner. Hearings are generally held on the second Wednesday of the month at 7:30 pm in the Chenery Room in Town Hall, 459 Main Street.
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Posted in Town Services, Volunteers
Medfield High School senior Jack Cadigan is featured as Sports Illustrated’s high school athlete of the month – what a great story, with both a really special and a happy ending.
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Posted in Medfield High School, Sports, Volunteers
This from Lyme Disease Study Committee chair Chris Kaldy –
Chris Cole Kaldy posted in Medfield Lyme Disease Study Committee Information site
Looking for community involvement in 2015? The committee needs a new member or two to help keep our educational efforts up in town. Please consider and spread the word. (And always add more Medfield friends to the group please!) Contact me directly by sending a message, and thanks! Chris Kaldy |
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Chris Cole Kaldy posted in Medfield Lyme Disease Study Committee Information site
Q: Don’t ticks die after the first frost? Unfortunately, no! This is a common misconception. The Blacklegged (deer) tick can remain active in their adult stage from fall to spring as long as the temperature is above freezing and the ground is not covered with snow. So stay alert and check for ticks after being outdoors. |
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I will again attend two days of the Massachusetts Municipal Association’s annual meeting, in an effort to gain and bring back new ideas to Medfield. This from the MMA today –
Monday, January 12, 2015
GOV. CHARLIE BAKER TO ADDRESS ANNUAL MEETING
Governor will Speak at the Opening Session on Friday, Jan. 23
Register Today to Hear the Governor’s Speech to Municipal Leaders
Governor Charlie Baker will address local officials from every corner of the state at the opening session of the MMA’s Annual Meeting and Trade Show on Friday morning, January 23rd. This will be our new Governor’s first address to municipal leaders since taking the oath of office last week.
Governor Baker is off to a fast start, having released $100 million in Chapter 90 funds on his first day in office, and pledging to protect local aid from further cuts as the state grapples with a massive mid-year budget deficit. By attending the opening session of Annual Meeting at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, January 23, you will hear the latest from Governor Baker on his plans for a strong state-local partnership.
The MMA’s Annual Meeting will take place at the Hynes Convention Center and Sheraton Boston Hotel, and it is a must-attend event! You will hear many other distinguished speakers on key municipal and national issues, too. Choose from 20 information-packed educational workshops. Attend emerging issues forums on the opioid addiction crisis, economic development and modernizing employee benefits. Take advantage of invaluable networking opportunities. Attend the largest trade show in New England, there’s no better way to launch 2015 and prepare for the challenges ahead.
The line-up of renowned speakers is impressive. In addition to Gov. Charlie Baker, our opening session keynote speaker will be futurist and business leader Mike Walsh at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, January 23. Newly elected Lt. Governor Karyn Polito will be the WEMO luncheon speaker at noon. The Friday evening dinner speaker is Peter Sagal of NPR’s Wait, Wait… Don’t Tell Me! U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren will address the members at the MMA’s Annual Business Meeting on Saturday, January 24. The closing session will feature renowned presidential historian and author Michael Beschloss. The Annual Meeting’s Saturday dinner will feature the original Jersey Boys, now performing as Under the Streetlamp. Top state officials and legislators will be present through the conference, meeting with local officials on major issues.
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Posted in Massachusetts Municipal Association
The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2014 annual report for this blog.
Here’s an excerpt:
The concert hall at the Sydney Opera House holds 2,700 people. This blog was viewed about 24,000 times in 2014. If it were a concert at Sydney Opera House, it would take about 9 sold-out performances for that many people to see it.
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The Medfield.TV video of the Angel Run is now online, per the email below this AM from Rose Colleran, co-chair of the Angel Run –
Hi All – I thought you may be interested in checking out the video Medfield TV created for us.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xj_W2OmLjLo&feature=em-upload_owner
Rose Colleran
Nutrition & Fitness Counseling
www.rosecolleran.com
617-947-4896
Check out my blog: Healthy Food for Hectic Lives
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Posted in Entertainment, Events, Medfield Foundation, Sports
Fred Davis of Medfield and our town Energy Committee, has organized a series of forums on how we can deal with climate change, which take place on four Sundays at 11:15am at Temple Beth David in Westwood, the first of which was yesterday. This is the email from Fred –
Acting on Climate Concerns
Climate science is alarming; some call the potential for ecological calamity “the undoing of Creation.” Jewish values guide us to a new environmentalism informed by a need for an 80% reduction in fossil-fuel use. Such a goal is radical yet feasible with changes that are ethically just and economically sound. Coordinated by efficient-lighting expert Fred Davis, this workshop-style course will review actions we can take now to ameliorate climate change. We’ll also address exciting projects happening now. A series of top experts will advise us on three action areas of the crisis:
Jan. 11: What is our responsibility as stewards of our congregational facility?
Jim Nail, President, Massachusetts Interfaith Power & Light; also Medfield resident
Vincent Maraventano, Executive Director, Mass. Interfaith Power & Light
Jan. 25: How can we significantly reduce the carbon footprint of our individual households (assessing opportunities for energy conservation and solar)?
Rachel White, Performance Manager at Byggmeister Design/Build; also former Meah instructor, vice-chair of BuildingEnergy15 Conference of Northeast Sustainable Energy Association
Haskell Werlin, Director of Business Development and Government Relations, Solar Design Associates
Feb. 1: What actions can we take in the greater community (carbon tax/fee, ethical investing)?
David Schreiber, David Schreiber, Progressive Asset Management Group/FWG
Rabbi Judy Weiss, Citizens’ Climate Lobby, Boston Chapter Co-leader
The task is great…but we are not free to abandon it.
Course co-sponsored by Boston Jewish Climate Action Network.
Dates: 1/11, 1/25 and 2/1. 11:15 a.m. (Optional fee for book)
All are welcome. Part of Limmud Temple Beth David, Westwood.
Simply register by emailing info@templebethdavid.net.
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