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November 16, 2021
17 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Michael Marcucci, Osler Peterson, Gus Murby
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Sign a letter to the MSBA to withdraw the town’s Statement of Interest
MOTION: Mr. Murby moved the Board of Selectmen sign a letter to the MSBA to withdraw the town’s Statement of Interest. Seconded by Mr. Peterson. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Marcucci, aye; Peterson, aye). None opposed.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Murby moved the Board of Selectmen sign a letter to the MSBA to withdraw the town’s Statement of Interest. Seconded by Mr. Peterson. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Marcucci, aye; Peterson, aye). None opposed..” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)
Authorize the Chair to sign the withdrawal certification with the MSBA
MOTION: Mr. Murby moved that the Board of Selectmen authorize the Chair to sign the withdrawal certification with the MSBA. Seconded by Mr. Peterson. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Marcucci, aye; Peterson, aye). None opposed.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Murby moved that the Board of Selectmen authorize the Chair to sign the withdrawal certification with the MSBA. Seconded by Mr. Peterson. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Marcucci, aye; Peterson, aye). None opposed..” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)
Dissolve the Dale Street School Building Committee at the conclusion of their meeting on November 17, 2021
MOTION: Mr. Murby moved that the Board of Selectmen dissolve the Dale Street School Building Committee at the conclusion of their meeting on November 17, 2021. Seconded by Mr. Peterson. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Marcucci, aye; Peterson, aye). None opposed.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Murby moved that the Board of Selectmen dissolve the Dale Street School Building Committee at the conclusion of their meeting on November 17, 2021. Seconded by Mr. Peterson. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Marcucci, aye; Peterson, aye). None opposed..” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)
Authorize $25,000 from the Emergency Repair Fund for repairs to the boiler at Blake Middle School
MOTION: Mr. Murby moved that the Board of Selectmen authorize $25,000 from the Emergency Repair Fund for repairs to the boiler at Blake Middle School. Seconded by Mr. Peterson. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Marcucci, aye; Peterson, aye). None opposed.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Murby moved that the Board of Selectmen authorize $25,000 from the Emergency Repair Fund for repairs to the boiler at Blake Middle School. Seconded by Mr. Peterson. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Marcucci, aye; Peterson, aye). None opposed..” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)
Authorize the Chair to sign the Green Communities Annual Report
MOTION: Mr. Murby moved that the Board of Selectmen authorize the Chair to sign the Green Communities Annual Report. Seconded by Mr. Peterson. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Marcucci, aye; Peterson, aye). None opposed.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Murby moved that the Board of Selectmen authorize the Chair to sign the Green Communities Annual Report. Seconded by Mr. Peterson. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Marcucci, aye; Peterson, aye). None opposed..” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)
Approve the contract with Tetra Tech for Stormwater Engineering Consulting peer review services for the Board of Health
MOTION: Mr. Murby moved that the Board of Selectmen approve the contract with Tetra Tech for Stormwater Engineering Consulting peer review services for the Board of Health. Seconded by Mr. Peterson. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Marcucci, aye; Peterson, aye). None opposed.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Murby moved that the Board of Selectmen approve the contract with Tetra Tech for Stormwater Engineering Consulting peer review services for the Board of Health. Seconded by Mr. Peterson. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Marcucci, aye; Peterson, aye). None opposed..” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)
Approve the contract with Brovitz Community Planning & Design for planning and zoning consulting services for Open Space Residential zoning and mixed use
MOTION: Mr. Murby moved that the Board of Selectmen approve the contract with Brovitz Community Planning & Design for planning and zoning consulting services for Open Space Residential zoning and mixed use. Seconded by Mr. Peterson. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Marcucci, aye; Peterson, aye). None opposed.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Murby moved that the Board of Selectmen approve the contract with Brovitz Community Planning & Design for planning and zoning consulting services for Open Space Residential zoning and mixed use. Seconded by Mr. Peterson. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Marcucci, aye; Peterson, aye). None opposed..” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)
Approve the contract with Environmental Partners for monitoring services at the former landfill in the amount of $36,500
MOTION: Mr. Murby moved that the Board of Selectmen approve the contract with Environmental Partners for monitoring services at the former landfill in the amount of $36,500. Seconded by Mr. Peterson. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Marcucci, aye; Peterson, aye). None opposed.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Murby moved that the Board of Selectmen approve the contract with Environmental Partners for monitoring services at the former landfill in the amount of $36,500. Seconded by Mr. Peterson. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Marcucci, aye; Peterson, aye). None opposed..” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)
Accept a grant in the amount of $25,000 in technical assistance from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Downtown Initiative to support a wayfinding study and design for the downtown area and…
MOTION: Mr. Murby moved to accept a grant in the amount of $25,000 in technical assistance from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Downtown Initiative to support a wayfinding study and design for the downtown area and authorize Town Administrator, Kristine Trierweiler to sign the standard state grant contract documents. Seconded by Mr. Peterson. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Marcucci, aye; Peterson, aye). None opposed.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Murby moved to accept a grant in the amount of $25,000 in technical assistance from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Downtown Initiative to support a wayfinding study and design for the downtown area and authorize Town Administrator, Kristine Trierweiler to sign the standard state grant contract documents. Seconded by Mr. Peterson. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Marcucci, aye; Peterson, aye). None opposed..” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)
Approve a contract with McKechnie Associates for fall clean up services at the Medfield State Hospital
MOTION: Mr. Murby moved that the Board of Selectmen approve a contract with McKechnie Associates for fall clean up services at the Medfield State Hospital. Seconded by Mr. Peterson. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Marcucci, aye; Peterson, aye). None opposed.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Murby moved that the Board of Selectmen approve a contract with McKechnie Associates for fall clean up services at the Medfield State Hospital. Seconded by Mr. Peterson. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Marcucci, aye; Peterson, aye). None opposed..” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)
Authorize the Chair to sign a mutual aid agreement for joint fire, rescue, and/or ambulance service with the Town of Sherborn
MOTION: Mr. Murby moved that the Board of Selectmen authorize the Chair to sign a mutual aid agreement for joint fire, rescue, and/or ambulance service with the Town of Sherborn. Seconded by Mr. Peterson. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Marcucci, aye; Peterson, aye). None opposed.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Murby moved that the Board of Selectmen authorize the Chair to sign a mutual aid agreement for joint fire, rescue, and/or ambulance service with the Town of Sherborn. Seconded by Mr. Peterson. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Marcucci, aye; Peterson, aye). None opposed..” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)
Authorize Town Administrator, Kristine Trierweiler to approve and sign a license agreement with TCS US PRODUCTIONS 9, INC for the use of the Medfield State Hospital campus and buildings for filming
MOTION: Mr. Murby moved that the Board of Selectmen authorize Town Administrator, Kristine Trierweiler to approve and sign a license agreement with TCS US PRODUCTIONS 9, INC for the use of the Medfield State Hospital campus and buildings for filming. Seconded by Mr. Peterson. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Marcucci, aye; Peterson, aye). None opposed.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Murby moved that the Board of Selectmen authorize Town Administrator, Kristine Trierweiler to approve and sign a license agreement with TCS US PRODUCTIONS 9, INC for the use of the Medfield State Hospital campus and buildings for filming. Seconded by Mr. Peterson. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Marcucci, aye; Peterson, aye). None opposed..” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)
Approve a parade permit for the Medfield Employers & Merchants Organization, Inc. for the annual Holiday parade scheduled for Saturday, December 4, 2021 at 1 pm
MOTION: Mr. Murby moved to approve a parade permit for the Medfield Employers & Merchants Organization, Inc. for the annual Holiday parade scheduled for Saturday, December 4, 2021 at 1 pm. Seconded by Mr. Peterson. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Marcucci, aye; Peterson, aye). None opposed.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Murby moved to approve a parade permit for the Medfield Employers & Merchants Organization, Inc. for the annual Holiday parade scheduled for Saturday, December 4, 2021 at 1 pm. Seconded by Mr. Peterson. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Marcucci, aye; Peterson, aye). None opposed..” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)
Appoint Clair Meehan as a voting member on the Board of Water and Sewerage
MOTION: Mr. Murby moved to appoint Clair Meehan as a voting member on the Board of Water and Sewerage. Seconded by Mr. Peterson. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Marcucci, aye; Peterson, aye). None opposed.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Murby moved to appoint Clair Meehan as a voting member on the Board of Water and Sewerage. Seconded by Mr. Peterson. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Marcucci, aye; Peterson, aye). None opposed..” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)
Appoint David Pucci as an associate member on the Board of Water and Sewerage
MOTION: Mr. Murby moved to appoint David Pucci as an associate member on the Board of Water and Sewerage. Seconded by Mr. Peterson. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Marcucci, aye; Peterson, aye). None opposed.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Murby moved to appoint David Pucci as an associate member on the Board of Water and Sewerage. Seconded by Mr. Peterson. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Marcucci, aye; Peterson, aye). None opposed..” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)
Approve the items on the Consent Agenda
MOTION: Mr. Murby moved to approve the items on the Consent Agenda. Mr. Peterson recused himself. Mr. Marcucci seconded. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Marcucci, aye; Peterson, abstained). None opposed.
The minutes say "Mr. Peterson recused himself" but list him as "Peterson, abstained" in the vote; he is shown as recused (not voting). The other two members voted aye.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Murby moved to approve the items on the Consent Agenda. Mr. Peterson recused himself. Mr. Marcucci seconded. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Marcucci, aye; Peterson, abstained). None opposed..” (Motion: Murby, second: Marcucci)
Adjourn the meeting at 9:24 pm
MOTION: Mr. Murby moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:24 pm. Seconded by Mr. Peterson. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Marcucci, aye; Peterson, aye). None opposed.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Murby moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:24 pm. Seconded by Mr. Peterson. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Marcucci, aye; Peterson, aye). None opposed..” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)
From the Medfield Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center. We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: Osler Peterson’s law-practice profile (Justia), Medfield Patch (Eileen Murphy, photo by Colleen Sullivan, 2022) and Medfield TV (Gus Murby, “Gus Murby - 2026 Candidate Message”).
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