Calendar benefits Food Cupboard

Posted on January 21, 2015 | Comments Off on Calendar benefits Food Cupboard

This from Chuck Ferullo about his calendar to benefit the Medfield Food Cupboard (click here for PDF) –

2015 MEDFIELD 13-MONTH CALENDAR
100% OF PROFITS TO BENEFIT
THE MEDFIELD FOOD CUPBOARD

An all-new wall calendar is now available for sale at Park
Street Books, Lovell’s, Wills Hardware, and Brothers
Marketplace, featuring photographs exclusively Medfield,
both landmarks and beautiful local scenery. Makes a
great teacher gift or stocking stuffer for children away at
college or friends and relatives who have appreciated all
that our town has to offer. The cost of the calendar has
just been reduced to $8.95.

With the recent price reduction ( $8.95), ALL of the
profits from the sale of the calendar will benefit the
Medfield Food Cupboard.

Park Street Books (508 242-3083) will ship the calendar at no extra charge to any address in the U.S., if there are former Medfield residents who’ve moved away, or children in college that might enjoy a copy.

You may include my contact information for anyone that needs assistance or further information:

Chuck Ferullo

(508) 359-4937

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Rep. Garlick reports on 2/5

Posted on January 19, 2015 | Comments Off on Rep. Garlick reports on 2/5

This letter from Representative Denise Garlick announcing her annual report to the Town of Medfield taking place from 7-8:30pm on 2/5/15 –

January 13, 2015

Dear Pete,

Happy New Year! As you may know, I will deliver the Representative’s Report to the Community in Medfield. The presentation is a brief review of my work on behalf of the people of our Town and Commonwealth in the year 2014 and preview of goals in the year 2015. Every household in our community has received an invitation and there will be time to discuss the issues and concerns of those attending.
I honor your service to our community and I am grateful for your partnership in so many matters important to our Town. I would like to personally invite you to the event.

The Report will be held:

Medfield Town Hall
Thursday, February 5, 2015
7:00 to 8:30 pm

7:00pm-7:30pm – Reception
7:30pm-8:00pm – Report
8:00pm-8:30pm – Questions and Discussion

Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions. I look forward to our continued work together and as always, see ing you about town!

Your is service,

Denise C. Garlick
State Representative

 

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Register of Deeds office hours in town on 2/12

Posted on January 19, 2015 | Comments Off on Register of Deeds office hours in town on 2/12

This letter from the Register of Deeds –

January 14, 2015

Selectman Osler L. Peterson, Chairman Board of Selectmen
10 Copperwood Rd. Medfield, MA02052

Dear Selectman Peterson,

I am writing to let you know that as part of the Registry of Deed’s Community Outreach Program, I will be holding office hours at the Medfield Town House in Chenery Hall on Thursday, February
12, 2015 from 10:00am until 12 :00pm.

Along with Registry staff I will be on hand to answer questions about the Registry of Deeds, discuss with residents the benefits of the Massachusetts Homestead Act and through the use of our new on-site work stations provide in real time the status of a mortgage discharge, a print out of a deed or a demonstration of how Registry technology
works.

If there is anything I can do for you while I am in Medfield or if I can ever be of assistance to you here at the Registry of Deeds, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Sincerely

William P. O’Donnell
Norfolk County Registry of Deeds

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New restsurant & assisted living

Posted on January 16, 2015 | Comments Off on New restsurant & assisted living

I heard today that a restaurant is going into the first floor of the building across Janes Avenue from the Town House. Sounds good. I do not know why, but I expected a store and gave no thoughts to restaurants.

I also heard this week that a 74 unit assisted living facility has been proposed for about 6-7 acres of land behind the Peak House, that is residential zoned, but the assisted living is apparently allowed by special permit.

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Important dates

Posted on January 16, 2015 | Comments Off on Important dates

Dates to note on your calendar:

  • 3/23/15 – special town meeting (STM) to decide on the new public safety building (2/3 vote required)
  • 3/30/15 – town election to vote for me for selectman and the new public safety building (majority vote required)
  • 4/27/15 – annual town meeting (ATM)

See information on the new public safety building at http://medfieldpbc.org/wordpress/

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MSH-MPC

Posted on January 16, 2015 | Comments Off on MSH-MPC

The Medfield State Hospital Master Planning Committee received nine submissions seeking to win the contract to perform the master planning for the town regarding the re-use of the former MSH site.  This was part of the emailed notification from the town planner, Sarah Raposa, this afternoon to the committee members.  The selection is soon and the plans are then due in about six months.  –

The following is a list of proposals that have been received by the Town as of the noon deadline on January 16, 2015. Please review the RFQ and selection criteria and use the attached form for evaluation. See you at the next Committee meeting on Wednesday, January 21, 2015 for shortlisting the Proposers.

 

Due to the number of proposals received, I’ve randomly assigned 3-4 proposals for each member (excluding Teresa as she is abstaining from voting). Feel free to review more if you like. You will receive 10 evaluation sheets in your packet, the RFQ, and an addendum which clarified references.

 

  • Community Opportunities Group (PC, DP, RK)
  • DEI (GR, PC, DP)
  • Touloukian Touloukian (KR, RC, SB)
  • Architerra (KR, PC, GR)
  • Priciple+ (GR, DP, SB)
  • Dodson Flinker – Brovitz (SN, DP, RK)
  • VHB (SN, RC, RK)
  • Gateway Planning (SN, RC, KR)
  • The Cecil Group (KR, GR, RK)

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BoS on 1/20

Posted on January 16, 2015 | Comments Off on BoS on 1/20

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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Planning Board opening too

Posted on January 16, 2015 | Comments Off on Planning Board opening too

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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ZBA position open

Posted on January 16, 2015 | Comments Off on ZBA position open

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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Jack Cadigan is SI HS athlete of the month

Posted on January 15, 2015 | Comments Off on Jack Cadigan is SI HS athlete of the month

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.

http://www.si.com/high-school/2015/01/13/hs-athlete-january-jack-cadigan-medfield-celtics-jeff-green-haiti

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Posted in Medfield High School, Sports, Volunteers