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Holiday Gift Wrapping sponsored by National Honor Society

Feeling stressed this holiday season? Then let us ease the burden!

Drop off unwrapped holiday gifts and the Medfield National Honor Society will wrap them for free.  We even provide the wrapping paper!

When: Saturday, December 13

Time: 9:30am – 1:30pm

Where: Medfield High School Cafeteria

 

Don’t miss this great opportunity!

MSH-MPC site walk

The Medfield State Hospital Master Planning Committee held a site walk and meeting Tuesday during the Nor’easter for firms interested in the committee’s RFP seeking a firm to assist the committee with the planning process for the redevelopment of the site.

Despite the really bad weather, there was lots of interest – below is the list of firms who reportedly attended or have expressed interest:

 

MSH purchase

This from the MSH Master Planning Committee –

http://us3.campaign-archive2.com/?u=969913ab9f145eb34dd576afd&id=273206d679&e=fc241f51c7

Town owns MSH

The deed is on record, and the town now owns the former Medfield State Hospital.  A result ten plus years in the making.  127 acres total, with 87 acres where teh existing building stand, excepting only the Laundry Parcel at the rear, and 40 acres on the sledding hill side of Hospital Road.  The conveyance of the 1 acre Laundry Parcel will follow upon completion of the on-going DCAMM remediation work to remove the VOC’s (volatile organic compounds), which is estimate by mid 2015.

The selectmen signed the Land Disposition Agreement at our meeting last night, that had been negotiated with DCAMM over the past several months, and the actual closing was held at the Norfolk Registry of Deeds this morning.

As the new owners, its time to go through the buildings to see what the state left behind.  Actually, the first step will be to make sure all buildings are closed up tight as drums.

The Medfield State Hospital Master Planning Committee meets this evening, so the next stage is already under way and ongoing.  Suggestions and recommendations are due back from that committee by next summer.

EDC opts for sports facility over Sr. housing

Economic Development Committee
TOWN HOUSE, 459 MAIN STREET MEDFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS 02052-2009
RE: Lot 3 Ice House Road
Dear Selectmen,

At a duly posted meeting of the Economic Development Committee
At their duly posted meeting on November 21, 2014, the present members of the Medfield Economic
Development Committee voted unanimously to recommend that the Town issue a Request for Proposals
(RFP) for the development of an indoor sports facility on Lot 3, Ice House Road. This decision was
based on the review of the two Expressions of lnterests reviewed by the Town on November  14, 2014.
One of the proposals was for the sports facility while the other presented a concept for
age-restricted senior housing.

The Committee reached its decision by assessing the proposal against the following selection
criteria: potential tax revenue, possible lease terms, services, connections to existing uses, job
creation; as well as with the overarching mission of the Economic Development Committee.

The vote was based on the following benefits (in no particular order of priority):
•  No zoning change required, proposed use is allowable under zoning
•  The use complements the existing recreational use of the Kingsbury Club
•  The risk of development is privatized; the Town does not incur the capital expense or management
of such a facility
•  Similar tax revenues

Notwithstanding the above, the Committee does see the value in senior housing and asserts that the
Hinkley property is better suited for housing due to its zoning and proximity to The CENTER.

The Committee also discussed the connection to the Medfield State Hospital property and ongoing
planning efforts. The Committee feels that to delay development of Lot 3 will go against the wishes
of the 2014 Annual Town Meeting vote that authorized the Selectmen to enter a lease agreement for
development of Lot 3. Further, tax revenue could be realized sooner than the eventual development
of Hospital Hill. The citizens of Medfield have demonstrated support for this type of project that
would not be suitable for overall aesthetic of Hospital Hill.

Issuing an RFP and following proper procurement may also offer the opportunity to capture more
developers with a specialty in indoor sports facilities and will level the playing field comparing
like projects. It will also offer the Town the ability to review the sublease option of the
Kingsbury Club.

The Economic Development Committee believes that the reviews performed by the various land use
committees (Planning Board, Zoning Board of Appeals, Board of Health, and Conservation Commission)
will mitigate potential negative impacts to the surrounding neighborhoods and The CENTER.

We look forward to meeting with you at your meeting on December 2, 2014.
Sincerely,

Patrick Casey, Chairman
Economic Development Committee

Inspection Dept.’s 5 year plans

November 25, 2014

Board of Selectman
TOWN OF MEDFIELD
Office of the
INSPECTION DEPARTMENT

Phone (508) 906-3005 Fax (508) 359- 6182

5 year goals of Inspections Department

1) Finalize implementation of new permit software, PeopleGIS with all departments. Complete
necessary training for all involved. Look into starting online permitting. See what is needed to
get other departments, Planning/Zoning, DPW, Conservation Commission, Board of Health, Fire
Department etc. working with PeoplesGIS,
Setup a computer kiosk for permitting at ground floor to streamline permitting process.

2) Review all required department permit forms and interdepartmental forms, update and digitize as
needed to continue with streamlining the permit process.

3) Complete sorting & categorizing of all archived building plans that we are required to store for
life of structure per MGL. Explore having construction plans digitized for electronic storage to
save on storage space and ease ofresearch.

4) Look into setting up and funding position for a second Administrative Assistant or part-time
Local Building Inspector for department.

5) Implement a new process to file a Zoning complaint and allow upload of additional information or
photos.
G. Naff, CBO uilding Commissioner/
Zoning Enforcement Officer

Agenda for tonight

Board of Selectmen
Agenda  December 2, 2014

Announcements:  We want to take a moment of appreciation for our brave servicemen and women serving
around the world

This Friday December 5 at 6:30 PM Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at Baxter Park and Saturday
December 6 at 1:00 PM the Christmas Parade will begin at the middle school

This meeting is being recorded

7:00 PM  Council on Aging,FY 2016 budget review

7:15 PM  Inspection Department, FY 2016 budget review; request Selectmen vote to increase Building
Department Permit Fees as recommended and
also discuss Building Inspector John Naffs request for the Selectmen to vote to file Disclosure
Statement with the town Clerk on his behalf relating to The Pare 40B Project on West Street
7:35 PM Police Chief Meaney to discuss personnel hiring 7:50 PM Economic Development Committee
{tentative)
Discuss Committee’s recommendation for Lot 3 Ice House Road

8:15 PM Medfield State Master Planning Committee, Stephen Nolan, Chairman Selectmen are requested
to vote to sign Land Disposition Agreement

ACTION
Vote to sign Waste Disposal Agreement with Wheelabrator Millbury, Inc.

Vote to issue RFP for cable franchise license renewal or vote to authorize Town Administrator to
issue; relating to Comcast of Massachusetts, Inc.

Vote to approve calendar year 2015 all alcoholic license for Basil,Jing’s Garden II,Kingsbury Club
Medfield, Noon Hill Grill,Takara, Zebra’s, Soziala; club license for American Legion Beckwith Post
#110; all alcohol package store license to Bullard’s Market, Medfield Package Store {Larkin’s
Liquors) and Vet Package Store {Palumbo Liquors); wine and malt license to Medfield Wine Shoppe and
Medfield Commons

LICENSES & PERMITS
Sarah Powers, representative for Beginning Years Parent Board request a one-day wine and malt
beverage permit for parent social event Saturday December 6 at the Medfield
Library 6-SPM

SELECTMEN  REPORT
INFORMATIONAL .
Letter from Weston & Sampson regarding commencement of field work at state hospital site
Notice from Verizon regarding removal of FOX TV 25 from FIOS TV

Dover cell tower is dead

The letter below withdrawing the cell tower permit application came in an email this afternoon from the Chair of the Dover ZBA –


 

 

Michael R. Dolan, ESQ.
Diri;·ct Dial. 401-276-2610
Email: mdolan@brownrydnjc!s com
December 2, 2014

RowuDNICK
10 Memorial Bou levard

Providence Rhode Island 02903
tel 401.276.2600
fax 401. 276.2601
SENT VIA EMAIL/FIRST CLASS MAIL

Town of Dover
Zoning Board of Appeals 5 Springdale Avenue
P.O. Box 250 Dover, MA 02030
RE:                    Wireless Telecommunications Facility

Applicant:        Bay Communications II, LLC (“Bay Communications”) and New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC by and through
its Manager, AT&T Mobility Corporation (“AT&T”) (Together, the “Applicants”)

Site:                Off Junction Street, Dover, MA (Assessor’s Map 20, Lot 003) (the “Site”)
Facility:          Proposed 92′ telecommunications monopole-style tower, camouflaged as a tree (the “Monopine”) and
attach antennas, remote radio heads, surge arrestors and amplifiers at approximately 88′ (antenna
center line) above ground level, with a fenced compound, equipment shelter, GPS antenna, fiber,
cables and electronic equipment, utilities, emergency backup power generator, other appurtenances
and an access road (the “Facility”).

Relief Requested: Dimensional variances from the terms of Article V, Section 185-17 (Attachment
1, Schedule of Dimensional Requirements), Section 185- 19, and Article VI, Section 185-46 (E) (2)
(a) pursuant to Article VII, Section 185-51 of the Town of Dover Zoning Bylaws (the “Bylaw”) to the
extent required, and any and all relief necessary, to the extent required, pursuant to
Massachusetts General Laws, Ch. 40A as well as the federal Telecommunications Act of 1996 (the
“TCA”), all rights reserved.

Dear Honorable Members of the Zoning Board of Appeals:

As you know, we represent the Applicants in the above-referenced matter. For a number of reasons,
at this time our clients have decided not to move forward with their proposed wireless
development project on Junction Street. As such, the Applicants are respectfully requesting to
withdraw their application to the Dover Zoning Board of Appeals without prejudice.

We very much appreciate your diligence with the Applicants’ application, and it has been a pleasure
working with you. Please let me know if you have any questions.

Best regards.

Sincerely,

Brown Rudnick LLP
MRD/jad

The Angel Run is almost here…

MFi_AngelRun

The Angel Run is almost here…

What you need to know

The Angel Run is this Sunday, December 7th and final preparations are under way. As a reminder, the race starts and ends at Medfield High School. Parking will be available at MHS, Blake Middle School or Metacomet Park for any overflow needs. The race starts at 2pm but we suggest getting there earlier to avoid the crowds.

If you live in Medfield, your T-shirts and Bibs will be hand delivered to your house on Wednesday or Thursday of this week. If you don’t receive your package in your mailbox by end of day Thursday, please email us at angelrun@medfieldfoundation.org.

If you live outside of Medfield, your T-Shirts and Bibs will be available for pick-up starting at 12:30pm on Sunday at Medfield High School near the same day registration tables.

Volunteers Still Needed

We are still in need of volunteers willing to help out for the event. Do you have family that are planning to watch instead of participate? Their assistance could be very helpful. Open positions are listed on our Sign-up Genie site. And even if you are participating, we are looking for Bakers to provide some treats for the after party. Use the Sign-up Genie site to register as a Baker.

What about the Weather?

The Angel Run is a rain or shine event. If the weather is a bit unpleasant, we’ll still be doing the event. So dress appropriately and put on a smile.

If you have any other questions or concerns, please email us at angelrun@medfieldfoundation.org.

See you Sunday!

The Medfield Foundation Angel Run Team

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“Giving Tuesday” in Medfield

From Jean Mineo (today the logo loaded)-


http://www.givingtuesday.org

The third annual #GivingTuesday takes place TODAY, Dec. 2, 2014.

Please think about giving locally in Medfield.

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The Medfield Foundation has lots of initiatives doing terrific work around town and all donations are tax deductible. Find them on-line at http://www.medfieldfoundation.org/support.html and consider supporting the short term initiative to renovate the Straw Hat Park in downtown (between Zebra’s and Starbucks), or to another of the great causes in town.

I want to also give thanks to all of you who help make Medfield a nicer place to live, work, and play through your time, talents, and treasure!

Jean

JeanMineo@aol.com

508-242-9991

www.LinkedIn.com/in/JeanMineo