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December 7, 2021
15 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Michael Marcucci, Osler Peterson, Gus Murby
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve a residential factor of 1. for the Fiscal Year 2022 tax rate
MOTION: Mr. Murby moved the Board of Selectmen approve a residential factor of 1. for the Fiscal Year 2022 tax rate. 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 approve a residential factor of 1. for the Fiscal Year 2022 tax rate. Seconded by Mr. Peterson. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Marcucci, aye; Peterson, aye). None opposed..” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)
Rescind their prior approval of the re-precincting as originally recommended by the Town Clerk
MOTION: Mr. Murby moved the Board of Selectmen rescind their prior approval of the re-precincting as originally recommended by the Town Clerk. 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 rescind their prior approval of the re-precincting as originally recommended by the Town Clerk. Seconded by Mr. Peterson. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Marcucci, aye; Peterson, aye). None opposed..” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)
Accept the proposed re-precincting as recommended by the Town Clerk in the letter of December 7, 2021 reference: Town of Medfield 2023 precinct
MOTION: Mr. Murby moved the Board of Selectmen accept the proposed re-precincting as recommended by the Town Clerk in the letter of December 7, 2021 reference: Town of Medfield 2023 precinct. 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 accept the proposed re-precincting as recommended by the Town Clerk in the letter of December 7, 2021 reference: Town of Medfield 2023 precinct. Seconded by Mr. Peterson. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Marcucci, aye; Peterson, aye). None opposed..” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)
Approve an agreement for 40B Technical Assistance with the Massachusetts Housing Partnership for the Hinckley South LIP
MOTION: Mr. Murby moved to approve an agreement for 40B Technical Assistance with the Massachusetts Housing Partnership for the Hinckley South LIP. Seconded by Mr. Marcucci. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Marcucci, aye; Peterson, abstained). Mr. Peterson recused himself. None opposed.
The minutes list "Peterson, abstained" and add "Mr. Peterson recused himself"; he is shown as recused (not voting). The other two members voted aye.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Murby moved to approve an agreement for 40B Technical Assistance with the Massachusetts Housing Partnership for the Hinckley South LIP. Seconded by Mr. Marcucci. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Marcucci, aye; Peterson, abstained). Mr. Peterson recused himself. None opposed..” (Motion: Murby, second: Marcucci)
Appoint Selectman Murby to the Community Choice Aggregation Committee
MOTION: Mr. Murby moved to appoint Selectman Murby to the Community Choice Aggregation Committee. 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 Selectman Murby to the Community Choice Aggregation Committee. Seconded by Mr. Peterson. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Marcucci, aye; Peterson, aye). None opposed..” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)
Appoint Assistant Town Administrator, Nicholas Milano to the Community Choice Aggregation Committee as an ex officio, non-voting member
MOTION: Mr. Murby moved to appoint Assistant Town Administrator, Nicholas Milano to the Community Choice Aggregation Committee as an ex officio, non-voting member. 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 Assistant Town Administrator, Nicholas Milano to the Community Choice Aggregation Committee as an ex officio, non-voting member. Seconded by Mr. Peterson. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Marcucci, aye; Peterson, aye). None opposed..” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)
Accept the resignation of David Stephenson from the Medfield Energy Committee
MOTION: Mr. Murby moved to accept the resignation of David Stephenson from the Medfield Energy Committee. 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 the resignation of David Stephenson from the Medfield Energy Committee. Seconded by Mr. Peterson. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Marcucci, aye; Peterson, aye). None opposed..” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)
Appoint Joseph Hunt to the Affordable Housing Trust to fill the remaining term of Brett Heyman
MOTION: Mr. Murby moved to appoint Joseph Hunt to the Affordable Housing Trust to fill the remaining term of Brett Heyman. 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 Joseph Hunt to the Affordable Housing Trust to fill the remaining term of Brett Heyman. Seconded by Mr. Peterson. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Marcucci, aye; Peterson, aye). None opposed..” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)
Open the 2022 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
MOTION: Mr. Murby moved to open the 2022 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. 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 open the 2022 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Seconded by Mr. Peterson. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Marcucci, aye; Peterson, aye). None opposed..” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)
Appoint Joshua Souza as a lateral transfer into the Medfield Police Department as recommended by Police Chief Guerette
MOTION: Mr. Murby moved to appoint Joshua Souza as a lateral transfer into the Medfield Police Department as recommended by Police Chief Guerette. 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 Joshua Souza as a lateral transfer into the Medfield Police Department as recommended by Police Chief Guerette. Seconded by Mr. Peterson. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Marcucci, aye; Peterson, aye). None opposed..” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)
Accept the grant and sign the grant award from Medfield Foundation for Medfield Outreach Needs Assessment and Strategic Plan
MOTION: Mr. Murby moved to accept the grant and sign the grant award from Medfield Foundation for Medfield Outreach Needs Assessment and Strategic Plan. Seconded by Mr. Marcucci. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Marcucci, aye; Peterson, abstained). Mr. Peterson recused himself. None opposed.
The minutes list "Peterson, abstained" and add "Mr. Peterson recused himself"; he is shown as recused (not voting). The other two members voted aye.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Murby moved to accept the grant and sign the grant award from Medfield Foundation for Medfield Outreach Needs Assessment and Strategic Plan. Seconded by Mr. Marcucci. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Marcucci, aye; Peterson, abstained). Mr. Peterson recused himself. None opposed..” (Motion: Murby, second: Marcucci)
Accept report from the Board of Selectmen Name Change Committee as presented
MOTION: Mr. Murby moved to accept report from the Board of Selectmen Name Change Committee as presented. 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 report from the Board of Selectmen Name Change Committee as presented. 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 E.L. Harvey for single stream recycling
MOTION: Mr. Murby moved to approve a contract with E.L. Harvey for single stream recycling. 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 contract with E.L. Harvey for single stream recycling. Seconded by Mr. Peterson. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Marcucci, aye; Peterson, aye). None opposed..” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)
Approve the COA Council on Aging requests for a one-day beer/wine permit for Tuesday, December 7 from 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. for the 1st Ugly Sweater Holiday Social with a performance by the Singing…
MOTION: Mr. Murby moved to approve the COA Council on Aging requests for a one-day beer/wine permit for Tuesday, December 7 from 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. for the 1st Ugly Sweater Holiday Social with a performance by the Singing Trooper, Dan Clark; and Sunday, December 12 from 12 noon -3:00 p.m. for the Tri-Club Annual Senior Citizens Christmas Party. 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 the COA Council on Aging requests for a one-day beer/wine permit for Tuesday, December 7 from 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. for the 1st Ugly Sweater Holiday Social with a performance by the Singing Trooper, Dan Clark; and Sunday, December 12 from 12 noon -3:00 p.m. for the Tri-Club Annual Senior Citizens Christmas Party. Seconded by Mr. Peterson. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Marcucci, aye; Peterson, aye). None opposed..” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)
Adjourn the meeting at 8:38 pm
MOTION: Mr. Murby moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:38 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 8:38 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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