Warming Center & Charging Available at PSB

Posted on December 19, 2023 | Comments Off on Warming Center & Charging Available at PSB

Email from Brittney Franklin, Assistant to the Town Administrator/Public Information Coordinator –

With a number of folks in town still without power and temps dropping tonight, please be aware the public safety training room will be open for those who may need to recharge their phone or warm up tonight.  Thank you!

Brittney
Brittney Franklin

Assistant to the Town Administrator/Public Information Coordinator

Town of Medfield

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Select Board 12/19/2023

Posted on December 19, 2023 | Comments Off on Select Board 12/19/2023

1. To join online, use this link: https://medfield-net.zoom.us/j/88530366678?pwd=clhLODVKcnlDN3dFTDJWQjBCVzJ5Zz09 a. WebinarID:88530366678

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2. To join through a conference call, dial 929-436-2866 or 312-626-6799or253-215-8782 or301-715-8592 or346-248-7799 or669-900-6833 a. EntertheWebinarID:88530366678 b. Enterthepassword:637025 Thepacketwithmeetingmaterialsforthismeetingisavailableatthislink: https://town.medfield.net/DocumentCenter/View/7473/Select-Board-Meeting-Packet_12192023 S

TOWNOFMEDFIELD MEETING NOTICE PostedinaccordancewiththeprovisionsofM.G.L.c.30A,§§18-25 Thismeetingwillbeheldinahybridformat.TheSelectBoardwillattendinpersonand membersofthepublicmayattendinperson.Inaddition,membersofthepublicwho wishtoparticipateviaZoommaydosobyjoiningbyoneofthefollowingoptions: 1. Tojoinonline,usethislink: https://medfield-net.zoom.us/j/88530366678?pwd=clhLODVKcnlDN3dFTDJWQjBCVzJ5Zz09 a. WebinarID:88530366678 b. Password:637025 2. Tojointhroughaconferencecall,dial929-436-2866or312-626-6799or253-215-8782 or301-715-8592 or346-248-7799 or669-900-6833 a. EntertheWebinarID:88530366678 b. Enterthepassword:637025 Thepacketwithmeetingmaterialsforthismeetingisavailableatthislink: https://town.medfield.net/DocumentCenter/View/7473/Select-Board-Meeting-Packet_12192023 SelectBoard BoardorCommittee PLACEOFMEETING DAY,DATE,ANDTIME CheneryHall,MedfieldTownHouse RemoteparticipationavailablethroughZoom Tuesday,December19,2023at6:00pm 2ndRevisedAgenda(SubjecttoChange) CalltoOrder Disclosureofvideorecording WewanttotakeamomentofappreciationforourTroopsservingaroundtheglobeindefense ofourcountry Appointments 1. PublicHearingSolicitorsLicense: a. SunRun:JakeMcGrath DiscussionItems(PotentialVotes)ActionItems 2. VotetoapprovetheABCCapplicationforamendment-ChangeofCorporateNamefor TAKARAGROUPINCtoTMONEGROUPINC 3. BoardandCommitteeAppointments: a. AppointJackieAlfordtotheTransferStationandRecyclingCommitteeasan associatemember b. AcceptresignationofKirstenPolerfromtheMedfieldHistoricalCommission 4. Votetosignthefollowing: a. ContractwithE.L.Harvey&SonsInctoperformtheworktoprovidesingle streamrecyclingdisposal,recyclingboxcontainersandtrucking/haulingofthe materialcollectedfromtheTransferStationasneeded b. ContractwithStumpy’sTreeService,Inc toperformtreemaintenanceand removalwork c. ContractwithGreenMattressRecycling,Inctoperformmattressrecyclingwork 5. Votetoaccepttheapplicationsforliquor,commonvictualler,entertainment,andclassII motorvehiclessalelicensesalistofwhichisattachedtothisagenda 6. VotetoallowPalumboLiquorstoopenon10amonDecember24,2023andDecember 31,2023 7. VotetoauthorizetheTownAdministratortosignthecontractwiththeCollinsCenterfor aSharedGroundServicesFeasibilityStudy 8. VotetosigntheExtensionAmendmentwiththeCollinsCenterfortheongoingclassand compensationstudy 9. VotetoacceptParksandRecreationgiftfromtheMedfieldFoundation(MFi)inthe amountof$1,448.27 10.VotetoacceptCouncilonAginggiftsfromvariousdonorstotaling$105 a. CaroleCodyfor$50 b. MaureenMurphyfor$5 c. NancyBraisfor$50 11.VotetosignTreeCityApplicationforCalendarYear2023 12.VotetoacceptDISHWireless,LLC’sbidfortheMt.NeboWaterTowerWirelessFacility SiteRequestforProposal 13.VotetosignthecontractwithLaserficheforscannedimageindexing,processingservice, andcloudenterprisecontentmanagementfortheLandUseDepartmentfiles 14.VotetosigntheBlakeMiddleSchoolandMemorialElementarySchool’sPower PurchaseAgreementandLeaseforrooftopparkinglotcanopysolarsystemswithSolect EnergyDevelopment,LLC 15.VotetosigntheconsentlettersauthorizingT-MobileandAT&Ttoreplaceequipmentat theMt.Nebowatertower16.VotetosignletterofsupporttoMassachusettsHistoricalCommissionforMedfieldState HospitalTrinityFinancialredevelopmentproject 17.Votetoapprove$4,579.13inTreasuryAmericanRescuePlanActfundsforthe installationofacountershutterfortheTownClerk’soffice CitizenComment ConsentAgenda MeetingMinutes August22,2023 September12,2023 September19,2023 TownAdministratorUpdates NextMeetingDates January16,2024 January23,2024 February6,2024 February20,2024 March12,2024 March25,2024-AnnualTownElection March26,2024 SelectBoardMemberReports ActionsTakenonBillsandWarrantsforPayments Informational ● ComcastProgrammingAdvisoryAlcohol License Renewals Restaurant - All Alcoholic Beverages Business Address Avenue Restaurant LLC dba Avenue 445 Main Street, Medfield, MA 02052 Tom McGue Inc dba Basil 43 Frairy Street, Medfield, MA 02052 Grand Mandarin Inc dba Jings Garden II 16 North Meadows Road, Medfield, MA 02052 Kingsbury Club Medfield Inc 2 Ice House Road, Medfield, MA 02052 Noon Hill Partners LLC dba Noon Hill Grill 530 Main Street, Medfield, MA 02052 Takara Group Inc dba Takara 1 Green Street, Medfield, MA 02052 Package Store - All Alcoholic Beverages Business Address Bullards Market and Package Store Inc 1 Green Street, Medfield, MA 02052 Medfield Package Store Inc 20 North Street, Medfield, MA 02052 Vet Package Store Inc 547 Main Street, Medfield, MA 02052 Package Store - Wines and Malt Business Address Gulf Resources Inc dba Medfield Commons 270 Main Street, Medfield, MA 02052 M Carroll Inc dba Medfield Wine Shoppe 258 Main Street E Medfield, MA 02052 Farmer Series Pouring Permit Business Address Seventh Wave Brewing Inc 120 N Meadows Road Medfield, MA 02052 Farthest Star LLC dba Farthest Star Sake 120 North Meadows Road Ste 2, Medfield MA 02052 Common Victualler License Renewals Licensee Business Address Avenue Restaurant LLC dba Avenue 445 Main Street, Medfield, MA 02052 Tom McGue Inc dba Basil Restaurant and Catering 43 Frairy Street, Medfield, MA 02052 Rock Haven Ventures II LLC dba Blue Moon Bagel Cafe 236 Main Street, Medfield, MA 02052 CasaBella Pizza Inc. 454 Main Street, Medfield, MA 02052 Jiang FA 68 Restaurant Inc dba China Sky 24 North Street, Medfield, MA 02052 Taeko Sweeney Sole Prop dba Donut Express & Custom Cakes 258 Main Street, Medfield, MA 02052 Parafa, LLC dba Italian Groceria & Deli 258 Main Street, Medfield, MA 02052 Grand Mandarin Inc dba Jings Garden II 16 North Meadows Road, Medfield, MA 02052 Kingsbury Club Medfield, Inc 2 Ice House Road, Medfield, MA 02052 Gulf Resources, Inc. dba Medfield Commons 270 Main Street, Medfield, MA 02052 Medfield Donuts Inc dba Dunkin Donuts 270 Main Street, Medfield, MA 02052 Medfield Donuts II Inc dba Dunkin Donuts 563 Main Street, Medfield, MA 02052 Go Fresh Foods, Inc dba Medfield House of Pizza 10 North Street, Medfield, MA 02052 Dina Corp dba Medfield Subway 547 Main Street, Medfield, MA 02052 Noon Hill Partners LLC dba Noon Hill Grill 530 Main Street, Medfield, MA 02052Royal Pizza II 483 Main Street, Medfield, MA 02052 Seventh Wave Brewing 120 North Meadows Road, Medfield, MA 02052 Starbucks Coffee Company #19830 467 Main Street, Medfield, MA 02052 Takara Group Inc dba Takara 1 Green Street, Medfield, MA 02052 Medfield Village Griddle Inc 18 North Meadows Road, Medfield, MA 02052 Farthest Star LLC dba Farthest Star Sake 120 N. Meadows Road Ste #2, Medfield, MA 02052 Chipotle Mexican Grill of Colorado, LLC 250 Main Street, Medfield, MA 02052 Amusement License Renewals Licensee Business Address Tom McGue Inc dba Basil Restaurant and Catering 43 Frairy Street, Medfield, MA 02052 Grand Mandarin Inc dba Jing's Garden II 16 North Meadows Road, Medfield, MA 02052 Kingsbury Club Medfield, Inc 2 Ice House Road, Medfield, MA 02052 Noon Hill Partners LLC dba Noon Hill Grill 530 Main Street, Medfield, MA 02052 Rock Haven Ventures II LLC dba Blue Moon Bagel Cafe 236 Main Street, Medfield, MA 02052 Avenue Restaurant LLC dba Avenue 445 Main Street, Medfield, MA 02052 Farthest Star LLC dba Farthest Star Sake 120 N. Meadows Road Ste #2, Medfield, MA 02052 Takara Group Inc dba Takara 1 Green Street, Medfield, MA 02052 Seventh Wave Brewing 120 North Meadows Road, Medfield, MA 02052 Medfield Village Griddle Inc 18 North Meadows Road, Medfield, MA 02052 Go Fresh Foods, Inc dba Medfield House of Pizza 10 North Street, Medfield, MA 02052 Chipotle Mexican Grill of Colorado, LLC 250 Main Street, Medfield, MA 02052 Class II Motor Vehicles Sales License Renewals Licensee Business Address Keegan’s Auto Sales, LLC 27 Brook Street, Medfield, MA 02

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Live wires now on pavement on Maplewood / earlier, tree on MPD cruiser

Posted on December 18, 2023 | Comments Off on Live wires now on pavement on Maplewood / earlier, tree on MPD cruiser

Updates from Kristine Trierweiler, Town Administrator.

TEXT THIS MORNING:

This was reportedly this morning near South Street and Curve Street.

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EMAIL THIS AFTERNOON:

Chief Carrico can provide a more detailed report when he is no longer actively responding to calls, however, I wanted to give you a brief update. 

We still have live power lines burning in the roadway on Maplewood. Chief Carrico has been in touch repeatedly with Eversource and MEMA to report our lack of response from Eversource today. Chief Carrico and Chief Guerette will coordinate details to remain with the live wires on Maplewood until Eversource arrives on the scene. 
Public Safety continues to receive calls about downed trees, downed wires, and electrical services torn from houses. Chief Carrico has reported that we are now receiving calls for assistance with flooding in basements. 
The Building Inspector has been working with residents who have experienced tree damage to their homes. We have at least 6 homes that were hit directly, and one family has had to be relocated due to the damage. 
I reported to you earlier the tree damage to the police vehicle and we also experienced a fire engine hitting a telephone pole on Green Street. No injuries to personnel. 
KT
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Kristine Trierweiler
Town Administrator
Town of Medfield

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Personally, I was blocked from using RTE 109 or 115 to get back from Millis late morning. Eventually got through on 109 and saw a 2-3′ diameter pine on the roadway.

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I Am Running for Re-election

Posted on December 17, 2023 | Comments Off on I Am Running for Re-election

Re-Pete

I am delighted to share that I am running for re-election to the Select Board in the town election. I continue to feel that what I do helps the town, and I continue to enjoy my work as a Select Board member for the town.

The following is about this town election from the Town Clerk:

The Annual Town Election will be held on Monday, March 25, 2024

Polls will be located at the CENTER at Medfield, 1 Icehouse Road and will be open from 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM.  The last day to register to vote to participate in the Annual Town Election is Friday, March 15th 2024 at 5:00 PM.

The Annual Town Election will be held on Monday, March 25, 2024.

The following positions are open for nomination:

One Selectman for a term of three years

One Town Clerk for a term of three years

 One Moderator for a term of one year

One Assessor for a term of three years

One School Committee members for a term of three years 

One School Committee member for a term of two years

Two Library Trustees for a term of three years

One Planning Board member for a term of five years 

One Park Commissioners for a term of three years 

One Housing Authority member for a term of five years 

One Trust Fund Commissioner for a term of three years

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MSBA denial letter

Posted on December 14, 2023 | Comments Off on MSBA denial letter

The following is the 12/13/2023 letter from the Massachusetts School Building Authority denying Medfield’s request for consideration for funding support this year.

 

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MSBA has not included Medfield

Posted on December 11, 2023 | 1 comment

Email from Mike Webber, Chair, School Building Committee –

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All, 

See link below.   Medfield is NOT on the Agenda.   

Click to access MSBA%20Board%20Meeting%20Notice%2C%20December%2013%2C%202023.pdf

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Deborah B. Goldberg James A. MacDonald Mary L. Pichetti Chair, State Treasurer Chief Executive Officer Executive Director / Deputy CEO 40 Broad Street, Suite 500 ● Boston, MA 02109 ● Phone: 617-720-4466 ● www.MassSchoolBuildings.org Notice of Public Meeting of the Massachusetts School Building Authority Board of Directors In accordance with §§18-25 of Chapter 30A of the Massachusetts General Laws and 940 CMR 29.03, but subject to Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2023 signed into law by Governor Healey on March 29, 2023, notice is hereby given of a meeting of the Massachusetts School Building Authority Board of Directors to be held remotely at the following time and location: Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at 10:00 A.M. Zoom/Conference Call Meeting: Those who would like to attend the meeting should contact Maria.Puopolo@MassSchoolBuildings.org for the information and instructions to access the meeting. If you prefer or have any questions, please call 617-960-3067. Information to register for and to access the meeting will be available throughout the duration of the meeting. Reasonably anticipated topics of discussion at the December 13, 2023 MSBA Board of Directors Meeting include: • Approval of the October 25, 2023 Board Meeting Minutes; • Authorization to invite the City of Boston, the Town of Chelmsford, the Dighton-Rehoboth Regional School District, the City of Everett, the City of Framingham, the City of Haverhill, the Town of Leicester, the Manchester-Essex Regional School District, the City of Medford, the Town of Milford, the Town of Needham, the City of New Bedford, the Town of Northborough, the City of Peabody, the City of Somerville, the Town of South Hadley, the City of Springfield, the Town of Westford, and the City of Worcester into the MSBA’s Eligibility Period; • Authorization to invite the Town of West Bridgewater to collaborate with the MSBA in conducting a Feasibility Study; • Approval of Accelerated Repair Program projects and authorization for the Executive Director to execute a Project Funding Agreement with the City of Lowell; • Recommendation for Preferred Schematic Design for the Town of Agawam, Town of Belchertown, and the City of North Adams; • Approval of projects and authorization for the Executive Director to execute Project Scope and Budget Agreements and Project Funding Agreements with the City of Lynn, the City of New Bedford, the City of Newton, and the Whittier Regional Vocational Technical School District; 40 Broad Street, Suite 500 ● Boston, MA 02109 ● Phone: 617-720-4466 ● www.MassSchoolBuildings.org • Audit Update, including Audit Status Report; • Approval of Final Audits for MSBA Grant Program projects; • Executive Director’s Report on various site visits, meetings, and other undertakings of the MSBA; • Project status updates, including a Project Overview Report; • Supplemental Grant Update; • Recommendation and authorization for Eligibility Period Extension for the City of Brockton; • Finance updates, including a Sales Tax Collection Update, Grant Payments Update and FY24 Budget Update; and • Other items not reasonably anticipated 48 hours prior to the meeting. Note: Remote call participants should call 617-960-3067 if there are any difficulties accessing the meeting conference line. cc: Office of the Secretary of State via e-mail (regs@sec.state.ma.us) Office of the Secretary of Administration and Finance via e-mail (melissa.andrade@state.ma.us) This notice is posted at www.massschoolbuildings.org

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Fly over – addendum

Posted on December 9, 2023 | Comments Off on Fly over – addendum

Would have gone with last post (if I had it at the time) –

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Windows shaking

Posted on December 9, 2023 | 1 comment

Given the fly over just now by four jets in tight formation, I expect the Army Navy game has begun.

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School Committee – Informal Virtual Meeting with 2 Members – 12/12, 7-8PM

Posted on December 6, 2023 | Comments Off on School Committee – Informal Virtual Meeting with 2 Members – 12/12, 7-8PM

From Michelle Kirkby –

Medfield School Committee Virtual Informal Conversation via Zoom
Medfield School Committee Virtual Informal Conversation via Zoom 

Medfield School Committee to Hold Virtual Informal Conversation

The Medfield School Committee extends an invitation to the community to meet individually with two members of the Committee on Monday, December 12, 2023 from 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. via Zoom.

Because only two members will be present this is an opportunity for an informal conversation to discuss any issue that may fall within the Committee’s areas of responsibility.

Please fill out this form – https://tinyurl.com/MedfieldSC12423 by 5PM on December 8.

This will give SC members an opportunity to get additional info on potential discussion topics. The Committee intends to hold these sessions periodically throughout the year. Attendees will be required to have their cameras on and state their name and address to participate.

Please email scchair@email.medfield.net with any questions.

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Medfield on WCVB’s Chronicle on 12/7 as part of “Club Med”

Posted on December 2, 2023 | Comments Off on Medfield on WCVB’s Chronicle on 12/7 as part of “Club Med”

WCVB’s long running and truly engaging news magazine, Chronicle, will reportedly report of both the Bellforge Arts Center and Park Street Books on its 12/7 show (unless breaking news pre-empts that schedule). Chronicle is captioning the show as CLUB MED, which will reportedly include pieces on the two places in Medfield, plus others from Medway, and Medford. Ben Simoneau posted on FB that Medfield get half the air time in the show.

Thursday, December 7: Club Med – WCVB-TV
Tonight we’re all about the Bay State “Meds” – Medford, Medway, and Medfield! We visit an Italian restaurant in Medford that’s all about family …

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