Select Board 3/22/22

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TOWN OF MEDFIELD
MEETING
NOTICE
Posted in accordance with the provisions of M.G.L. c. 30A, §§18-25
This meeting will be held in a hybrid format. The Board of Selectmen will attend in person and
members of the public may attend in person. In addition, members of the public who wish to
participate via Zoom may do so by joining by one of the following options:
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Board of Selectmen
Board or Committee
PLACE OF MEETING DAY, DATE, AND TIME
Chenery Hall, Medfield Town House
Remote participation available through Zoom Tuesday, March 22, 2022 at 7:00 pm
Agenda (Subject to Change)
Call to Order
Disclosure of video recording
We want to take a moment of appreciation for our Troops serving around the globe in defense of
our country
Executive Session at the conclusion of the regular meeting:
● Vote to enter Executive Session for the purpose of discussing the purchase, exchange,
lease or value of real property (Medfield State Hospital)
Appointments
1. James Goldstein and Christian Donner, Bay Colony Rail Trail Association
○ Discuss safety improvements at the Rail Trail crossings and Rail Trail signage
2. Longmeadow Neighborhood Access to Medfield State Hospital
Discussion Items (Potential Votes)
3. Discuss and potential vote to approve and sign the Provisional Designation Agreement
with Trinity Acquisitions LLC
○ The Provisional Designation Agreement will start the due diligence period related
to Trinity’s proposed redevelopment of the Medfield State Hospital
4. Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Update
5. Fiscal Year 2023 Capital Budget update
6. Fiscal Year 2023 appropriations from the Municipal Buildings Stabilization Fund
Action Items
7. Authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Local Intel Order Summary for online
Economic Development Tools for a lump sum of $9,600 for 3 years to be paid via the
REDO Grant from Mass Office of Business Development and 495 MetroWest
Partnership
8. Vote to appoint Clifford and Kenney, LLP for labor counsel services
9. Vote to increase the override for the Municipal Buildings Stabilization Fund in Fiscal
Year 2023 by 2.5% to $1,103,812
Citizen Comment
Consent Agenda
10. 5K Trail Run in support of New Life Furniture Bank of Massachusetts to be held on May
2, 2022 at the Medfield State Hospital
11. Zelus Beer Gardens series of one day beer/wine permits for Meetinghouse Park
○ Saturday April 2
○ Saturday April 16
○ Saturday April 23
○ Saturday May 14
○ Saturday May 21
○ Sunday May 29
12. Zullo Gallery one day beer/wine permit for a Ukraine fundraising concert on Saturday
March 26, 2022
13. Soles of Medfield to host the annual 10K road race on June 12, 2022 with the start and
finish of the race to be located at the Medfield State Hospital
Meeting Minutes
June 2, 2020
June 9, 2020
June 22, 2020
July 7, 2020
November 10, 2020
November 17, 2020
December 1, 2020 at 7:00PM
December 22, 2020
March 2, 2021
April 20, 2021
July 13, 2021
August 3, 2021
August 17, 2021
August 25, 2021
September 14, 2021
September 21, 2021
Town Administrator Updates
Next Meeting Dates
April 5, 2022
April 7, 2022 at 7:00 pm: Public Hearing with School Committee on Elementary School
Selectmen Reports
Informational
● Medfield Outreach’s Community Survey Flyer - Survey open through March 27, 2022
● Medfield State Hospital Redevelopment Information and Listening Session: April 6,
2022 at 7 pm at the Medfield High School Library
● Weston & Sampson Letter re: Phase IV SPD Area Groundwater RIP Modification and
Construction Notification
○ Charter Contracting Company to begin mobilization for Laundry Parcel
remediation on March 21, 2022
● April 13, 2022 ZBA Hearing Notice
● Letter from the Department of Telecommunications and Cable re: Comcast cable
agreement

Medfield Outreach survey open to 3/27

From Medfield Outreach –

Medfield Outreach is seeking your input for a community survey.   Thanks to the generosity of the Medfield Foundation Legacy Fund, we are working with a consultant and a group of community stakeholders to better understand the community’s needs and we’d love to hear from you!

YOUR OPINION MATTERS

If you are a Medfield resident, or work for the Town of Medfield, your opinion matters.  Please click this link to share your valuable input.  This survey is available in English, Brazilian Portuguese and Spanish. This survey is anonymous and takes less than 10 minutes to complete.  The survey is live now and closes on Sunday, March 27th. 

The results of this survey will be made public following the analysis of the data.  Furthermore, the data collected will be important in helping consider future resources, services and programming in Medfield.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact Medfieldoutreach@medfield.net

Thank you in advance for your participation.

Select Board – March 15, 2022

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    22

Medfield Rail Trail at Dover line

From skiing on 2/26/22, at the spot where the Medfield Rail Trail crosses the Pine Tree Curtain into Dover, looking both directions. New to me equipment so much better than the old gear.

Medfield Rail Trail in Medfield –

Bay Colony Rail Trail in Dover –

BTW, surprised to learn that it is uphill most of the way to Dover.

Heat Pumps explained 3/22

From Helen Dewey for the Medfield Energy Committee and Medfield Environmental Action (meamedfield.org) –

Representatives from the Heat Smart
Alliance and RISE Engineering will
be presenting the ins and outs of
energy efficient heat pumps and the
incentives from Mass Save.
Jim Nail of the Medfield Energy
Committee will be on hand as
a resource for Medfield residents.
Plenty of time for all of your questions!
Heating & Cooling with Heat Pumps
& NEW Mass Save Program Incentives
meamedfield.org
Cooled Air
Warm Air
Heated Air
SUMMER
Outside Air
Heated Air
Cool Air
Cooled Air
WINTER
Outside Air
Cooled Air
Warm Air
Heated Air
SUMMER
Outside Air
Heated Air
Cool Air
Cooled Air
WINTER
Outside Air
Heat Pumps 101
Tuesday, March 22, 2022
at 7:30 pm via Zoom
ZOOM INFORMATION
Register in advance to receive the
zoom link via email.
Scan the QR code or visit
tinyurl.com/heatpumps101
or Find the Zoom link on
town.medfield.net as a meeting of
the Medfield Energy Committee.
mass save Savings through energy e􀄦ciency

Select Board 3/8/2022 – workshop on new school with School Committee

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TOWN OF MEDFIELD
MEETING
NOTICE
Posted in accordance with the provisions of M.G.L. c. 30A, §§18-25
This meeting will be held in a hybrid format with both in person attendance and remote
participation permitted. Members of the public who wish to participate remotely on Zoom may
do so by joining by one of the following options:
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b. Password: 808096
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Board of Selectmen / School Committee
Board or Committee
PLACE OF MEETING DAY, DATE, AND TIME
Chenery Hall, Medfield Town House
Remote participation available through Zoom Tuesday, March 8, 2022 at 7:00 pm
Agenda (Subject to Change)
Call to Order
Disclosure of video recording
We want to take a moment of appreciation for our Troops serving around the globe in defense of
our country
New Elementary School Workshop
1. Approach to Moving Forward with a new Elementary School

MMA’s The Beacon

From the Massachusetts Municipal Association –

 
Hello Members!  

Here’s the March 2022 issue of The Beacon – packed with the latest news affecting local government plus details about many upcoming MMA member group meetings, both remote and in-person.  

Here are a few highlights:
Local aid hearing set for March 15, UGGA remains top MMA priority
Gov. Baker files supplemental budget with funds for Ch. 90, winter road repair, MVP
MMA to hold 5 virtual Legislative Briefings in March
Recordings of 12 Muni Workshop Webinar sessions available on MMA websiteMMA continues advocacy for election reforms without unfunded mandates
Gov. Baker signs COVID bill with public meeting provisions
Administration announces plan for pandemic premium pay for low-income workers
Auditor Bump to speak at WEMO spring symposium April 2
White House releases details on Bipartisan Infrastructure Law   Link to the March 2022 issue of The Beacon (no login required)  

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Office hours this Friday 9-10

Selectman 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). I can be reached via 508-359-9190 or this blog about Medfield matters https://medfield02052.wordpress.com/, where any schedule changes will be posted.

MHS Clay Club raises $ for MFC

From Kate Jones, K-12 Art Department Chair, Medfield Public Schools –

Clay Club presents Empty Bowls, a collaborative community dinner of soup and bread to raise money for Medfield Food Cupboard. 

A $25  ticket bought in advance gets you dinner along with two pottery classes to create a bowl to eat dinner out of and bring home with you. 

No time to make your own bowl? Choose a handmade  bowl at dinner, fill it with delicious soup donated by local restaurants, and take your bowl home with you!

All ages welcome! 

Sign up here

Email Sara Higger at shigger@email.medfield.net with any questions.

Select Board 2/28/2022

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b. Enter the password: 808096
The packet with meeting materials for this meeting is available at this link:
https://www.town.medfield.net/DocumentCenter/View/5802/BOS-Meeting-Packet-March-1-2022

TOWN OF MEDFIELD
MEETING
NOTICE
Posted in accordance with the provisions of M.G.L. c. 30A, §§18-25
This meeting will be held in a hybrid format. The Board of Selectmen will attend in person and
members of the public may attend in person. In addition, members of the public who wish to
participate via Zoom may do so by joining by one of the following options:
1. To join online, use this link:
https://medfield-net.zoom.us/j/81250089206?pwd=T0k3YzJzQWRoeDY5aS9HRUE1WC9mZz09
a. Webinar ID: 812 5008 9206
b. Password: 808096
2. To join through a conference call, dial 929-436-2866 or 312-626-6799 or 253-215-8782
or 301-715-8592 or 346-248-7799 or 669-900-6833
a. Enter the Webinar ID: 812 5008 9206
b. Enter the password: 808096
The packet with meeting materials for this meeting is available at this link:
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Board of Selectmen
Board or Committee
PLACE OF MEETING DAY, DATE, AND TIME
Chenery Hall, Medfield Town House
Remote participation available through Zoom Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at 7:00 pm
Agenda (Subject to Change)
Call to Order
Disclosure of video recording
We want to take a moment of appreciation for our Troops serving around the globe in defense of
our country
Executive Session at the conclusion of the regular meeting:
● Vote to enter Executive Session for the purpose of discussing the purchase, exchange,
lease or value of real property
Appointments
1. Town Clerk Marion Bonoldi to request the Board of Selectmen:
a. Vote and sign the election warrant for the Annual Town Election to be held on
March 28, 2022
b. Vote to appoint Ms. Tracey Klenk as Warden of the Annual Town Election
c. Vote to appoint inspectors for the Annual Town Election
2. Medfield Outreach to discuss the community needs assessment survey and request the
use of sandwich boards
3. Doug Pollard requests use of the Medfield State Hospital for Pollards Texas Que from
April 1st to June 18th on Friday and Saturdays
4. Director of Public Works Maurice Goulet and Nitsch Engineering to discuss intersections
study
5. Director of Public Works Maurice Goulet to discuss pavement projects including Route
109 and North Street
6. Dr. Hilli Passas to discuss State’s new straw proposal for a net zero stretch energy code
and request the Selectmen sign letter to the DOER
7. Public Hearing for the following Solicitor License Applications:
a. Power Home Remodeling: Colby Smith, Avery Zoschak, Mitchell Whittingham
Discussion Items (Potential Votes)
8. Elementary School Workshop Tuesday, March 8, 2022
Action Items
9. Vote to accept the resignation of Michael Metzler from the Medfield State Hospital
Development Committee
10. Vote on a determination by non-elected municipal employee of financial interest
disclosed by Building Commissioner/Zoning Enforcement Officer Gary Pelletier
11. Charlie Harris requests use of the Medfield State Hospital for the Annual Car Show on
June 27, 2022.
12. Vote to approve and sign the Employment Contract with Fire Chief William Carrico
13. Vote to declare a snow emergency and authorize deficit spending
14. Vote to release a Request for Proposals for a head-end facility / cable communications
located on a portion of the Department of Public Works Town Garage property at 55
North Meadows Road
15. Vote to appoint Town Administrator Kristine Trierweiler as the Chief Procurement
Officer
Citizen Comment
Consent Agenda
16. The Medfield Garden Club requests permission to post signs February 27, 2022 to March
7, 2022 to advertise Art’N Bloom at the Medfield Public Library which will take place
March 4 to March 6.
17. Sean McCarthy to request a permit to hold a parade and to place signs celebrating
opening day for Medfield Youth Baseball and Softball on Sunday, May 8 at 3:00PM
Meeting Minutes
September 28, 2021
January 25, 2022
Town Administrator Updates
Next Meeting Dates
March 8, 2022 Workshop with the School Committee (New Elementary School)
March 15, 2022
March 22, 2022
Selectmen Reports
Informational
● Eversource vegetation maintenance