Arbor Day celebration yesterday

Posted on June 4, 2021 | Comments Off on Arbor Day celebration yesterday

Select Board Chair Michael Marcucci reads the Arbor Day proclamation yesterday afternoon, while the Brownie Troop that arranged for the two cherry trees to be planted in front of the post office look on and then mulched the trees. The DPW’s Robert Kennedy, Jr. assisted the Brownies with the mulch.

Photos by Pamela Bates

Pam McCarthy and Kate Holmes, the Leaders of Brownie Troop 82076 stated:

“The girls felt special, and so happy to get together (in person, hooray!) as a group to do something meaningful for the town. Those beautiful cherry trees will be there for years to come, and I’m sure each time they drive by, they will fondly remember that those are ‘their trees.’  And we, as their parents, will take pride in thinking the same! What a wonderful way to wrap up the school year for them!”

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Office hours tomorrow at 9AM

Posted on June 3, 2021 | Comments Off on Office hours tomorrow at 9AM

Select Board Office Hours tomorrow


I hold regular monthly office hours at The Center on the first Friday of every month from 9:00 to 10:00 AM. 

After the COVID-19 hiatus, residents are once again welcome to stop by to talk in person about any town matters.

I hope that 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, where any schedule changes will be posted. 

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Select Board 6/4/21 at 7PM

TOWN OF MEDFIELD MEETING NOTICE Posted in accordance with the provisions of M.G.L. c. 30A, §§18-25 Due to the COVID-19 emergency, this meeting will take place remotely. Members of the public who wish to view or listen to the meeting may do so by joining via the web, or a conference call. 1. To join online, use this link: a. https://medfieldnet. zoom.us/j/85312527969?pwd=dHoyTFEzWWRDcDR5b0FKTTFJeXFRQT09 b. Enter Password: 927642 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: 853 1252 7969 b. Enter the password: 927642 Board of Selectmen Board or Committee PLACE OF MEETING DAY, DATE, AND TIME Hybrid/Remote Meeting held on Zoom Board of Selectmen in person in Chenery Hall All participants / attendees required to join via Zoom Friday, June 4, 2021 at 7:00 pm Agenda (Subject to Change) Discuss the discipline or dismissal of a public officer, employee, staff member or individual. First Posted:

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Posted on June 2, 2021 in Uncategorized

SBC public forum 4PM, Sunday, 6/13/21

Posted on June 1, 2021 | 2 comments

From Susan Maritan –

Community Invited to Learn About New School

The School Building Committee (SBC) is inviting all residents to attend a public forum for the proposed new elementary school on the Wheelock campus. The forum is scheduled for Sunday, June 13 at 4:00 at Dale Street School. Community members may participate in-person at Dale or may choose to watch the forum live on Medfield TV. Either way, the SBC is encouraging the community to come or tune in and learn more.

One of the main topics addressed at the forum will be the site selection of the Wheelock campus and will include a discussion of both the advantages and disadvantages of the campus model. Other items to be addressed are costs, resources spent to date, timelines and the impact of a recent citizen’s petition to keep the project at Dale Street. There will be ample time to answer residents’ questions and for community discussion.

“The SBC remains excited about the prospect of bringing a much needed new school, for grades 4 to 5, to Medfield to start the school year in 2024,” said Anna Mae O’Shea Brooke, School Building Committee member. “This is an important time for the project, and we need community engagement now more than ever to keep the project on track. We have a lot of new information to share, and we want to hear from all residents. I can’t stress enough how important participation is on June 13th.”

For more information from the SBC please visit: tinyurl.com/mednewschool, and while on the site, on the bottom of the home page, please subscribe to receive school project updates. 

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Select Board at 7PM on 6/1/21 – 6PM Executive Session first

Posted on May 27, 2021 | Comments Off on Select Board at 7PM on 6/1/21 – 6PM Executive Session first
TOWN OF MEDFIELD MEETING NOTICE Posted in accordance with the provisions of M.G.L. c. 30A, §§18-25 Due to the COVID-19 emergency, this meeting will take place remotely. Members of the public who wish to view or listen to the meeting may do so by joining via the web, or a conference call. 1. To join online, use this link: a. https://medfieldnet. zoom.us/j/81577342022?pwd=ZTV3VU1EMnRBOHJINGh6SS9wV3dvdz09 b. Enter Password: 060672 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: 815 7734 2022 b. Enter the password: 060672 The packet with meeting materials for this meeting will be uploaded at this link: https://www.town.medfield.net/DocumentCenter/View/5236/BOS-Meeting-Packet-June-1-2021 Board of Selectmen Board or Committee PLACE OF MEETING DAY, DATE, AND TIME Hybrid/Remote Meeting held on Zoom Board of Selectmen in person in Chenery Hall All participants / attendees required to join via Zoom Tuesday, June 1, 2021 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 Appointments / Potential Votes 1. Kevin Price, BerryDunn, to discuss the Medfield Local Rapid Recovery Program findings from Phase 1 and discuss next steps 2. Jean Mineo, Cultural Alliance of Medfield, to request use of the Medfield State Hospital for CAM to host a reception for the mural installation by artist Cedric “Vise1″ Douglas First Posted: called “The Healing Properties of Art and Nature” on Monday, June 7, 2021 at 7:00 pm at the mural, located on Building #10 Discussion and Potential Votes 3. COVID-19 status update 4. Federal Funds update and discussion: CARES, FEMA, and American Rescue Plan Act 5. Review and discuss the Board of Selectmen Board/Committee Structure Policy and Appointment Policy 6. Senior Tax Work Off Program 7. Discuss creation of and appointment process for a study committee to review a school building committee bylaw Action Items 8. Approve Medfield Meadows, LLC transfer request 9. Approve endorsement of the Approval Not Required (ANR) Application for Hinkley South incorporating the additional land authorized for disposition at the 2021 Annual Town Meeting and authorize Chairman Marcucci to sign the application Consent Agenda 10. Request for One Day Liquor License for Zelus Beer at Rocky Woods for June 20, 2021 from 12 pm to 4 pm 11. St. Edwards requests One Day Liquor License for June 3, 2021 6 PM to 9 PM 12. Request for One Day Beer and Wine permit for June 19, 2021 from 5 pm to 10:30 pm for the Zullo Gallery Center for the Arts 13. Vote to sign Certificates of Achievement for Quinn Spitzer, Davin Zehme, Christopher Douglas Page, Adrian Sheehy, and David T. Jones for attaining the rank of Eagle Scout Town Administrator Updates Next Meeting Dates June 15, 2021 Selectmen Reports Informational

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Name change?

Posted on May 26, 2021 | 1 comment

Board of Selectmen

Posted on: May 26, 2021

Board of Selectmen to review name change

The Board of Selectmen will form a committee to review a potential name change for the Board of Selectmen. If you are interested in serving on this new advisory committee please send an email with a letter of interest to Town Administrator Kristine Trierweiler at ktrierweiler@medfield.net by June 10, 2021.

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Car show at MSH 6/27

Posted on May 26, 2021 | Comments Off on Car show at MSH 6/27

Email from Town Administrator, Kristine Trierweiler –

The car show is a go for 6/27 at MSH. Talked with Charlie Harris this week, he is going to try and get it all pulled together in 5 weeks, he dropped his check off today. 

BOH discussed it yesterday and approved it to move forward as well. 

KT

One of my favorites from a past car show – if I recall correctly, it is a Cadillac.

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Posted in Events, Medfield State Hospital

Gov. seeks extensions of some covid measures

Posted on May 25, 2021 | Comments Off on Gov. seeks extensions of some covid measures
 
Breaking News from the MMA  


Gov. Baker files legislation to extend certain COVID-19 emergency measures

Gov. Charlie Baker is filing legislation today to extend certain emergency measures currently in place by executive order that are set to expire on June 15, when the state of emergency will be rescinded. The governor’s legislation would extend measures providing for a temporary suspension of certain open meeting law requirements, special permits for expanded outside dining at restaurants, and billing protections for COVID-19 patients. Temporarily extending these measures, the governor said, would give communities and businesses time to transition, but extending them requires legislation. …

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Select Board 5/25/2021

Posted on May 21, 2021 | Comments Off on Select Board 5/25/2021

Meeting materials are available here

TOWN OF MEDFIELD MEETING NOTICE Posted in accordance with the provisions of M.G.L. c. 30A, §§18-25 Due to the COVID-19 emergency, this meeting will take place remotely. Members of the public who wish to view or listen to the meeting may do so by joining via the web, or a conference call. 1. To join online, use this link: a. https://medfieldnet. zoom.us/j/81577342022?pwd=ZTV3VU1EMnRBOHJINGh6SS9wV3dvdz09 b. Enter Password: 060672 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: 815 7734 2022 b. Enter the password: 060672 The packet with meeting materials for this meeting will be uploaded at this link: https://www.town.medfield.net/DocumentCenter/View/5223/Board-of-Selectmen-Meeting- Packet-May-25-2021 Board of Selectmen Board or Committee PLACE OF MEETING DAY, DATE, AND TIME Hybrid/Remote Meeting held on Zoom Board of Selectmen in person in Chenery Hall All participants / attendees required to join via Zoom Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at 7:00 pm Agenda (Subject to Change) Executive Session at the Conclusion of the Meeting: Vote to go into Executive Session to discuss threatened litigation 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 First Posted: Appointments / Potential Votes 1. Russ Hallisey to request funding for downtown concert series and approval of MEMO’s Discover Medfield Day on Saturday, September 25, 2021 2. Maurice Goulet, Director of Public Works, to request the Board of Selectmen to: a. Approve a contract with BETA Group, Inc. for the West Street / North Meadows Road (Route 27) Intersection Design in the amount of $160,500 to be funded by a Massachusetts Housing Choice Grant b. Approve the Southeastern Regional Services Group (SERSG) Fiscal Year 2022 DPW Supply Bid Award and authorize Maurice Goulet to sign the standard SERSG contract for DPW Supplies c. Approve the Southeastern Regional Services Group (SERSG) Fiscal Year 2022 Water and Sewer Treatment Chemical Bid Award and authorize Maurice Goulet to sign the standard SERSG contract for Water and Sewer Treatment Chemicals d. Approve a contract with W.L. French Excavating Corporation for removal of catch basin materials e. Approve Chapter 90 Requests for the following projects: High Street resurfacing and the resurfacing of various streets off Harding Street 3. Amy Colleran, Facilities Director, to request use of the Municipal Buildings Emergency Fund for the following projects: a. RTU replacement at the Medfield High School: $10,370 b. RTU replacement at the Medfield Public Library: $28,850 c. Repairs to leaking valve/gasket in the Town Hall sprinkler room: $2,814 Discussion and Potential Votes 4. COVID-19 status update a. Rescind the Medfield Emergency Declaration date March 17, 2020 5. Federal Funds update and discussion: CARES, FEMA, and American Rescue Plan Act 6. Board of Selectmen Name Change Committee 7. Annual Town Meeting Action Items 8. Vote to sign Certificate of Appreciation for Conservation Agent Leslee Willitts 9. Approve contract with JM Goldson, LLC for Housing Production Plan update and Affordable Housing Trust Action Plan update 10. Approve Medfield Meadows, LLC transfer request 11. Accept a grant in the amount of $160,500 from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Housing Choice program for the West Street / North Meadows Road (route 27) Intersection Design and authorize the Town Administrator to sign the standard state contract documents 12. Approve grant application to the state under the new One Stop for Growth program for the following: a. Massachusetts Downtown Initiative for Downtown Wayfinding b. Community Planning Grant for Zoning Diagnostic, revision of the Open Space Residential Zoning Bylaw, and Evaluation and Preparation of Mixed-Use Zoning Regulations for the Route 109 Corridor c. Express Interest in the 43D Expedited Permitting Program 13. Approve the Southeastern Regional Services Group (SERSG) Fiscal Years 2022 and 2023 Office Supplies Bid Award and authorize Kristine Trierweiler to sign the standard SERSG contract for Office Supplies 14. Approve the Southeastern Regional Services Group (SERSG) Fiscal Years 2022 Paper Bid Award and authorize Kristine Trierweiler to sign the standard SERSG contract for Paper 15. Tax Agreements for: a. 106 Adams Solar LLC b. 2 Ice House LLC (Kingsbury Club) Consent Agenda 16. Request for One Day Liquor License for The Trustees of Reservations for June 2, 2021 from 12 pm to 4 pm 17. Soles of Medfield 10k on June 13, 2021 beginning at 10:30 am 18. Request for One Day Beer and Wine Licenses for the Medfield Council on Aging for summer cookouts on May 26, June 23, July 14, August 18, and September 15 from 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm Town Administrator Updates Next Meeting Dates Selectmen Reports Informational Letter from Linda Donovan regarding Medfield Meadows Norfolk County letter regarding ARP Funding Norfolk County Treasurer Annual Reports Conservation Commission Decisions Verizon Fios TV Programming Change Xfinity TV Programming Advisory

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ATM correction – Article 30 passed

Posted on May 18, 2021 | Comments Off on ATM correction – Article 30 passed

Article 30 passed – thank you Chris McCue for setting me straight. Article 30 was the citizen petition asking to set up a committee to study how future School Building Committees are appointed.

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