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Solarize Medfield

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Statement from the Solarize Medfield Solar Coach Medfield, Mass., Jan. 24, 2017 – Solar Coach Marie Zack Nolan provided the following statement about the Solarize Medfield program, which ended December 21, 2016: “I am thrilled to report that the Solarize Medfield community initiative reached Tier 5, our highest level possible, providing the maximum discount to all our participants regardless of when they signed up. Tier 5 saved people an additional $0.20-per-watt over the already low starting price of the program. Over the six-month program, we had 29 contracts signed, which represents 259.135 kilowatts worth of capacity! This is an increase in capacity by 82% compared to Medfield’s baseline before the program started. “Of the 211 people who expressed interest in the program, 165 requested an initial desk analysis and aerial screening to learn whether their homes or properties were good candidates for solar. Most of the residents who contacted New England Clean Energy had feasible sites and received onsite assessments and proposals. “With 94 onsite solar assessments done and 92 proposals sent to feasible homes, and 29 systems moving forward, we had a 30% success rate during our program. “We are declaring Solarize Medfield a huge success, as many more people in Medfield now understand the benefits of solar and just how amazing a solar photovoltaic (PV) system can work on their roof and within their budget given all the solar incentives available and the state of PV technology now. “The Solarize Medfield team of town volunteers and professional staff from our preferred vendor, New England Clean Energy, worked very hard from July to December. They worked to identify and follow up on leads, and to educate residents on the benefits of solar technology through public meetings at venues including Town Hall, the library and the high school auditorium, and at meetings of MEMO and the Lions Club. The Solarize team held several Solar Open Houses around town, appeared on Medfield Cable TV, and had a booth at Medfield Day. Having the town support us by allowing inserts in the water and sewer bills was critical in being able to reach everyone in town. “I would like to acknowledge volunteer Andrew Curran for his many hours advertising and marketing the program through frequent newsletters, a Facebook page and at events. Andrew grew up in Medfield and is committed to helping the planet through sustainable and environmental advocacy. I also want to recognize Maciej Konieczny, my co-solar coach, who provided technical assistance. And I want to thank everyone at New England Clean Energy of Hudson. The company’s capable and knowledgeable staff was great to work with – helping to communicate our message, educating residents, doing countless site visits and holding frequent library hours to discuss questions and proposals with residents.” (Note: As background, Solarize Medfield is a part of Solarize Mass, a joint initiative of the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) and the Green Communities Division of the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER). The program is designed to promote the widespread adoption of small-scale solar electricity within a community. Last March, MassCEC announced that Medfield had been selected to participate in the 2016 program. Solarize Medfield used community outreach and group purchasing to reduce the installation costs of solar electricity.) ### CONTACTS: Marie Nolan Medfield Solar Coach (508) 361-8786 mznolan@comcast.net Susan Boucher New England Clean Energy (978) 567-6527 susan@newenglandcleanenergy.com

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Posted on January 24, 2017 in Energy Committee, Green, Uncategorized

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TOWN OF MEDFIELD TOWN CLERK MEETING NOTICE __ . . KlCEll/£0 f UWN Or MEDFIELD. MASS. POSTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF M.G.L. CHAPf~ ~e~~Tl~N 11~~ ts AMENDED. Board of Selectmen OFFICE OF THE TOWN CLERK Board or Committee PLACE OF MEETING DAY, DATE, AND TIME Town Hall, Chenery Meeting Room 2nd floor Tuesday December 6, 2016 @ 7:00 PM AGENDA (SUBJECT TO CHANGE) 7:00 PM Public Hearing - Farmer Series Pouring Permit -Astraluna,LLC Located at 45 West Street, Unitl, Andrew McCabe Manager 7:15 PM Transfer Station and Recycling Committee, Meagan Sullivan, Chair Update Selectmen on activities NEW BUSINESS Vote to authorize Chairman Fisher sign Tree City application Maurice Goulet, DPW Director requests the Selectmen vote to sign Chapter 90 Reimbursement Request in the amount of $432,324.50 for North Meadows Road, Pine Street and Winter Street project Other business that may arise Signature f7--- Z--1~ Date I

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Posted on December 2, 2016 in Select Board matters, Uncategorized

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Reps support town’s grant application for parking study

Emmy Hahn THE GENERAL COURT OF MASSACHUSETTS STATE HOUSE, BOSTON 02133-1053 Program Coordinator, MA Downtown Initiative 100 Cambridge Street, Suite 300 Boston, MA 02114 Dear Emmy Habn, November 28, 2016 As the elected delegation from Medfield, we are writing to support the Town's application for Downtown Technical Assistance through the !viassachusetts' Downtown Initiative Program. The funding requested will support the Town's preparation of a parking management plan to accommodate recent and potential new growth in their downtown area. In 2014, the Town of Medfield retained the services of McMahon and Associates ta· prepare an evaluation of the existing parking supply in the town. The study indicated that wbile there was not a current parking problem, with further development of existing buildings, the Town's parking capacity would soon be maximized. Downtown Medfield has experienced significant turnover in business tenants recently and these updates have created a need for additional parking. In February, the Town of Medfield held an Open House public meeting to engage the community and receive input from residents. Though much of the feedback was positive, the community identified four rnajor challenges that need to be remedied: 1. Traffic congestion is extreme; 2. Drivers operating in a manner dangerous to pedestrians and other vehicles; 3. Lack of Downtown parking; 4. Pedestrians are not safe. The Town of Medfield is requesting $15,000 to perform updates to the existing parking conditions, examine parking requirements and land use for parking spaces, analyze a downtown buildout, and hold a number of public meetings to engage the community. Downtown Medfield has the space to expand and there is strong public support for pursing new parking strategies. The town is open to shared public/private parking, zoning tweaks, lot reconfiguration, and new parking structures. We respectfully request your full support of this important funding application. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions or concerns. Yours in service, ~~ Shawn C. Dooley State Representative State Representative Cc: Medfield Board of Selectmen Micbael Sullivan, Medfield Town Administrator Sarah Raposa, Medfield Town Planner James E. Titnilty State Sen at or

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Posted on December 1, 2016 in Downtown, Transportation, Uncategorized

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BoS on 11/29

TOWN OF MEDFIELD MEETING NOTICE POSTED: TOWN CLERK POSTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF M.G.L. CHAPTER 39 SECTION 23A AS AMENDED. Board of Selectmen Board or Committee PLACE OF MEETING DAY, DATE, AND TIME Town Hall, Chenery Meeting Room 2°d floor Tuesday November 29, 2016@ 7:00 PM AGENDA (SUBJECT TO CHANGE) 7:00 PM Public Hearing-Tax Classification Board of Assessors will provide relevant information regarding the tax rate 7: 15 PM Dawn Alcott Update Selectmen on advisory council status 7:30 PM Medfield Historic Commission, David Temple, co-Chair Present Preservation {.ward to Hasipida family Discuss Commission's activities 7:50 PM Medfield Historic District Commission, Michael Taylor, Chairman Provide update on activities NEW BUSINESS Vote to authorize Town Administrator to sign Change Order pertaining to Hospital Road Water Main Other business that may arise Signature ((- 22-(~ Date

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Posted on November 23, 2016 in Select Board matters, Uncategorized

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BoS 11/15/16

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Posted on November 10, 2016 in Select Board matters, Uncategorized

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Tuesday November 1, 2016@ 7:00 PM AGENDA (SUBJECT TO CHANGE) ! 7:00 PM Public Hearing on application of Seventh Wave Brewing for a Farmer-Brewery Pouring License at their location 120 N Meadows Road, Owen Hawkins, Manager 7:15 PM Permanent Building Committee, John Nunnari Chair Progress report for the Public Safety Building 7:30 PM FY 2018 Budget Meeting/Warrant Committee, Town Departments, Boards, Commissions Christain Donner Update Selectmen on Rail Trail Study Committee John Thompson Discuss air quality assessment in state hospital building 24, the Chapel NEW BUSINESS Vote to authorize Town Administrator to sign acceptance ofrates for health insurance, Medex 2 and Tufts Health Plan for the year January 1 to December 31, 2017 Vote to sign comment letter regarding the Open Space and Recreation plan Medfield Garden Club requests permission to post signs advertising their annual Greens Sale; Signs in place November 26 to December 3 Other business that may arise

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Posted on October 28, 2016 in Select Board matters, Uncategorized

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Ribbon Cutting at MHS field tonight

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Posted on October 7, 2016 in Uncategorized

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TOWN OF MEDFIELD MEETING NOTICE POSTED: TOWN CLERK Hf GE IV t: :IJ fOWN OF MEDFIELD. MA$$. ZOlb SEP in A fl: SJ POSTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF M.G.L. CHAPTER 39 SEC°tlON '2:3A AS AMENDED. OFFICE Of THE Board of Selectmen TOWN CLERK Board or Committee PLACE OF MEETING DAY, DATE, AND TIME Town Hall, Chenery Meeting Room, 2nd floor Tuesday October 4, 2016@ 7:00 PM AGENDA (SUBJECT TO CHANGE) Community Preservation Act Committee Present update to Selectmen Open Space and Recreation Committee Discuss 2016 draft plan John Thompson, Chair MSH Buildings and Grounds Discuss indoor air testing in the Chapel Vote to sign November 8, 2016 Warrant 8 :30 PM Developer Michael Larkin of Country Estates of Medfield, LLC Present Hospital Road 40B project; consisting of 48 non-age restricted condominium units NEW BUSINESS Letter of resignation received from Planning Board member Keith Diggans Vote to authorize Chairman Fisher sign 1st Amendment Project Funding Agreement regarding Wheelock School boiler Boy Scout Troop 89 requests permission to place a sign at the Transfer Station announcing their annual Christmas Tree Pickup and Recycling Program Angel Run Publicity, Chair Diane Smith requests permission to post signs October 11 to November 1 annotlncing registration for the December event Other business that may arise

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Posted on September 30, 2016 in Select Board matters

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MEETING I POSTED: TOWN CLERK TOWN OF MEDFIELD NOTICE rovm OFIU~CtlVEtJ . H£DFIEWf MASS lffJ. .~&'D J L · POSTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF M.G.L. CHAPTER 39 SECTION"13A~S~NDED. 0. -tlfT Board of Selectmen ftw lCNt. OF THE Cl.fRK Board or Committee PLACE OF MEETING DAY, DATE, AND TIME Town Hall, Chenery Meeting Room, 2nd floor Tuesday September 20, 2016 @ 7:00 PM AGENDA (SUBJECT TO CHANGE) Economic Development Committee, Pat Casey Chair General discussion of how we should proceed with economic development and downtown parking 7:30 PM Public Hearing on petition of Cellco Partnership dba Verizon Wireless for the purpose to issue a Grant of Location to locate small wireless antennas on two existing utility poles, one located on Main Street, second on Robert Sproul Road and Pound Street Medfield State Hospital Master Planning Committee, Brandi Morris Erb member Discuss consultant's contract Police Chief Meaney to discuss department staffing modification Discussion ofDCAMM's notification of farming on Parcel Al at the state hospital site Discussion of Affordable Housing Public Forum Discuss preliminary operating and capital budget guidelines Other business that may come before the Board of Selectmen Signature Date

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Posted on September 16, 2016 in Select Board matters, Uncategorized

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Posted on July 29, 2016 in Select Board matters, Uncategorized