MMA’s The Beacon

Posted on March 4, 2022 | Comments Off on MMA’s The Beacon

From the Massachusetts Municipal Association –

Click to access MMA-Beacon-March-2022.pdf

 
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 website • MMA 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)  

By publishing The Beacon as a PDF, we can ensure that we get you the very latest information that you need ASAP. (If you did not receive this email directly, please share your email address with us – along with name, title and city/town – at database@mma.org.)  

Best regards,  
John Ouellette Manager of Publications and Digital Communications  
Jennifer Kavanaugh Associate Editor  
Meredith Gabrilska Digital Communications Specialist
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Office hours this Friday 9-10

Posted on March 3, 2022 | Comments Off on 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.

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MHS Clay Club raises $ for MFC

Posted on March 2, 2022 | Comments Off on 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.

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Posted in Medfield Food Cupboard, Medfield High School

Select Board 2/28/2022

Posted on March 1, 2022 | Comments Off on Select Board 2/28/2022

To join online, use this link:
https://medfield-net.zoom.us/j/81250089206?pwd=T0k3YzJzQWRoeDY5aS9HRUE1WC9mZz09
a. Webinar ID: 812 5008 9206
b. Password: 808096

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:
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: https://www.town.medfield.net/DocumentCenter/View/5802/BOS-Meeting-Packet-March-1-2022 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

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School Building Bylaw Review Committee membership

Posted on March 1, 2022 | Comments Off on School Building Bylaw Review Committee membership

From the Moderator –

February 28, 2022 Via email Board of Selectmen Town of Medfield Michael Marcucci, Chairman Gus Murby Osler L. Peterson Good afternoon: I am very pleased to appoint the following seven of our neighbors in Medfield to the School Building Bylaw Review Committee:  Carolyn Casey  Cynthia Greene  Russ Hallisey  Joanna Hilvert  Sarah Lemke  Thomas Marie  Robert Morrill I thank each of them for their willingness to serve. Service to Medfield is a hallmark of this group. All of us in town have had the opportunity to witness and benefit from their significant contributions. I am confident that this committee has deep insight, experience, appreciation of this important procedural step, and considerations of the best interest of the town. Respectfully, Scott McDermott Scott F. McDermott Town Moderator cc: Kristine Trierweiler, Town Administrator Nicholas Milano, Asst. Town Administrator Marion Bonoldi, Town Clerk TOWN OF MEDFIELD Scott F. McDermott Town Moderator

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Posted in Buildings, Schools, Volunteers

New ambulance

Posted on February 24, 2022 | Comments Off on New ambulance

Tweet below from the Medfield Fire Department re its new ambulance (photos show newest to oldest from top to bottom) –


Medfield Fire-Rescue

@medfieldfd

New Ambulance 1 (A1) is now in service. Our existing A1 (2017 model) has been relabeled as A2 and will be used as a backup. The 2009 ambulance previously serving as A2 has been retired. Thank you to the residents of @TownofMedfield for your support.

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Snow closures tomorrow

Posted on February 24, 2022 | Comments Off on Snow closures tomorrow

Text from Town Administrator, Kristine Trierweiler this afternoon (and not having kids in the schools, I asked if the schools were going to be closed tomorrow as well!) –

Just met with Chiefs, Moe and Jeff. We are going to close all the town offices tomorrow. Moe is concerned about the timing and the rate of snowfall.

School Athletics and library will be open Saturday.

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Posted in Town Services

Office hours tomorrow 9-10

Posted on February 10, 2022 | Comments Off on Office hours tomorrow 9-10

Select Board Office Hours Tomorrow

My Select Board Office Hours last Friday were not held (the first Friday of the month) because The Center was not open on account of the snowstorm, so I am holding my February office hours tomorrow at The Center from 9:00 to 10:00 AM. 

NB – The snow did not deter Jean Mineo from connecting with me last Friday, just not at The Center.

I can be reached via 508-359-9190

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Moderator seeks members for charter review committee

Posted on February 7, 2022 | Comments Off on Moderator seeks members for charter review committee

From the Moderator –

The Board of Selectmen voted to request Scott McDermott, Town Moderator, appoint seven members to a charter review committee to draft charter amendments or bylaws which will govern the appointment of Medfield’s next school building committee. The committee will offer their amendments or bylaws as an Article for consideration at our Annual Town Meeting on May 2.  The appointment of the committee was authorized by the passage of an article sponsored by citizen petition at the 2021 Annual Town Meeting. The Moderator expects that the thrust of committee’s work will be from late February to early April.  Any Medfield registered voter interested in serving on the committee should send an email to Scott at: medfieldtownmoderator@medfield.net no later than February 15.

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Posted in Buildings, Schools, Town Meeting, Volunteers

Friends of the MHS Theatre Society thankful for MFi Legacy Fund grant

Posted on February 7, 2022 | Comments Off on Friends of the MHS Theatre Society thankful for MFi Legacy Fund grant

From the Friends of the Medfield High School Theatre Society –

The replacement of the MHS auditorium cyclorama allows students to engineer complex lighting scenarios; offers those performing a more complex atmosphere in which to tell their stories; and enhances the visual quality of shows for Community members who attend performances. We are honored and grateful to be one of the recipients of the MFi's Legacy Fund grant. The Medfield Foundation Legacy Fund is a Professionally-managed endowment created to support community-driven projects. Volunteer-run and designed to complement the initiatives of Medfield organizations, the Medfield Foundation Legacy Fund raises funds from the community and makes grants to established non­profit organizations through a competitive process. For more information or to contribute to the Medfield Foundation Legacy Fund, please visit www.medfieldfoundalion.org/legacy-fund.

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