MassVoter.com← MedfieldMunicipal votes · 2021–2022 Board
Medfield Select Board
How the Medfield Select Board voted, from the Select Board’s official minutes. 3 Select Board members elected townwide for three-year terms. On March 30, 2021 the board reorganized: Michael Marcucci as Chair, Gus Murby as Clerk and Osler Peterson as third member (roll call, all yes). This was Michael Marcucci’s last year on the board. Covers 31 meetings, March 30 to March 22, 2022.
A monthly email on what it voted on, starting in November.
What does the Select Board do? It is the town’s executive board. It prepares the Town Meeting warrant (the list of articles voters decide), appoints members of many town boards, hires the town’s top staff, signs warrants to pay town bills, and grants licenses and permits.
Town Meeting, not the Select Board, votes the town budget and town bylaws.
Sources: Massachusetts Select Board Handbook (MMA) · Mass. Division of Local Services: the town budgetYour Medfield ballot: 13 quizzes, about a minute each.
Start my ballot →Board years
Coming up
No upcoming meeting is posted yet. Check the official calendar →
Under the state Open Meeting Law, boards post notice at least 48 hours ahead, not counting weekends and legal holidays.
Members
Gus MurbyClerk · Elected townwide · at 31 of 31 meetings
Osler PetersonMember · Elected townwide · at 31 of 31 meetings"At X of Y meetings" counts the members the minutes list as present at the start of each meeting in this record. Members who step out are listed on each meeting page.
Meetings
About missing minutes
Loaded: 215 Medfield Board of Selectmen and Select Board meetings with minutes, from January 2, 2018 through June 30, 2026, including three joint meetings (only this board’s votes are shown), three special meetings and one work session. These come from the town’s Agenda Center, which also holds some older minutes from 2014 to 2017 that MassVoter has not loaded. Not here: meetings whose minutes were never posted, including most of June to November 2023, mid-September 2024 to early January 2025, mid-May to the end of October 2025, most of November and December 2025, and every meeting after June 30, 2026. In all, more than 80 Select Board meetings from 2018 to September 2026 have an agenda in the Agenda Center but no minutes. MassVoter is asking the town for these minutes. Medfield’s minutes usually name the mover and seconder and say the vote was unanimous, give a count such as “Vote: 3-0-0”, or (in 2020 and 2021) record a roll call naming each member. When the count or the word “unanimous” matches the members present, each member is shown voting as recorded. Some minutes give a count that does not match the members present, name only two members in a roll call, or give a split count without saying who voted which way; those 22 votes show the count only, with a note. 34 votes record no count (for example “it was so voted”) or are a choice between candidates, and show the result only. Seven minutes files are scans and were read by text recognition (May 22, May 29, June 5, October 2, October 16 and October 30, 2018; March 16, 2021). We will ask the town to confirm any noted vote.
Votes where members disagreed
Most board votes are unanimous. These are the ones where at least one member voted no or abstained, newest first.
Feb 1Approve of license for Eversource for a pole and…Motion: MOTION: Mr. Peterson moved to approve of license for Eversource for…Passed 2–0 · see note
February 1, 2022: Approve of license for Eversource for a pole and transformer for electric service at the new Medfield Water Treatment Plant as shown in the materials circulated prior to the meeting
MOTION: Mr. Peterson moved to approve of license for Eversource for a pole and transformer for electric service at the new Medfield Water Treatment Plant as shown in the materials circulated prior to the meeting. Seconded by Mr. Murby. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Peterson, aye). None opposed. Roll Call Vote: 2-0-0
The roll call names only Gus Murby and Osler Peterson ("Murby, aye; Peterson, aye") and gives the count as 2-0-0; the minutes do not say why Michael Marcucci did not vote, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Peterson moved to approve of license for Eversource for a pole and transformer for electric service at the new Medfield Water Treatment Plant as shown in the materials circulated prior to the meeting. Seconded by Mr. Murby. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Peterson, aye). None opposed. Roll Call Vote: 2-0-0.” (Motion: Peterson, second: Murby)
Dec 21Terminate the Alternative On Bill Credit Agreement with 2…Motion: MOTION: Mr. Murby motioned to terminate the Alternative On Bill Credit…Passed Unanimous, 2 present · see note
December 21, 2021: Terminate the Alternative On Bill Credit Agreement with 2 Ice House, LLC for the canopy solar project
MOTION: Mr. Murby motioned to terminate the Alternative On Bill Credit Agreement with 2 Ice House, LLC for the canopy solar project. Seconded by Mr. Marcucci. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Marcucci, aye; Peterson, recused). None opposed.
Osler Peterson recused himself (as the minutes record) and did not vote.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Murby motioned to terminate the Alternative On Bill Credit Agreement with 2 Ice House, LLC for the canopy solar project. Seconded by Mr. Marcucci. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Marcucci, aye; Peterson, recused). None opposed..” (Motion: Murby, second: Marcucci)
Dec 21Terminate the Tax Agreement with 2 Ice House, LLC…Motion: MOTION: Mr. Murby motioned to terminate the Tax Agreement with 2…Passed Unanimous, 2 present · see note
December 21, 2021: Terminate the Tax Agreement with 2 Ice House, LLC for the canopy solar project
MOTION: Mr. Murby motioned to terminate the Tax Agreement with 2 Ice House, LLC for the canopy solar project. Seconded by Mr. Marcucci. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Marcucci, aye; Peterson, recused). None opposed.
Osler Peterson recused himself (as the minutes record) and did not vote.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Murby motioned to terminate the Tax Agreement with 2 Ice House, LLC for the canopy solar project. Seconded by Mr. Marcucci. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Marcucci, aye; Peterson, recused). None opposed..” (Motion: Murby, second: Marcucci)
Dec 21Approve Subordination, Non-Disturbance and Attornment Agreement with 2 Ice…Motion: MOTION: Mr. Murby motioned to approve Subordination, Non-Disturbance and Attornment Agreement…Passed Unanimous, 2 present · see note
December 21, 2021: Approve Subordination, Non-Disturbance and Attornment Agreement with 2 Ice House, LLC
MOTION: Mr. Murby motioned to approve Subordination, Non-Disturbance and Attornment Agreement with 2 Ice House, LLC. Seconded by Mr. Marcucci. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Marcucci, aye; Peterson, recused). None opposed.
Osler Peterson recused himself (as the minutes record) and did not vote.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Murby motioned to approve Subordination, Non-Disturbance and Attornment Agreement with 2 Ice House, LLC. Seconded by Mr. Marcucci. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Marcucci, aye; Peterson, recused). None opposed..” (Motion: Murby, second: Marcucci)
Dec 21Participate in the Janssen Settlement and the Distributor Settlement…Motion: MOTION: Mr. Murby motioned to participate in the Janssen Settlement and…Passed Unanimous, 2 present · see note
December 21, 2021: Participate in the Janssen Settlement and the Distributor Settlement (related to the opioid epidemic) and vote to authorize the Clerk as acting Chair to sign the Subdivision Settlement…
MOTION: Mr. Murby motioned to participate in the Janssen Settlement and the Distributor Settlement (related to the opioid epidemic) and vote to authorize the Clerk as acting Chair to sign the Subdivision Settlement Participation Form for the Janssen and Distributor Settlements. Seconded by Mr. Peterson. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Peterson, aye; Marcucci, absent). None opposed.
The minutes record "Marcucci, absent" for this vote; the other two members voted aye.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Murby motioned to participate in the Janssen Settlement and the Distributor Settlement (related to the opioid epidemic) and vote to authorize the Clerk as acting Chair to sign the Subdivision Settlement Participation Form for the Janssen and Distributor Settlements. Seconded by Mr. Peterson. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Peterson, aye; Marcucci, absent). None opposed..” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)
Dec 7Approve an agreement for 40B Technical Assistance with the…Motion: MOTION: Mr. Murby moved to approve an agreement for 40B Technical…Passed Unanimous, 2 present · see note
December 7, 2021: 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)
Dec 7Accept the grant and sign the grant award from…Motion: MOTION: Mr. Murby moved to accept the grant and sign the…Passed Unanimous, 2 present · see note
December 7, 2021: 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)
Nov 16Approve the items on the Consent AgendaMotion: MOTION: Mr. Murby moved to approve the items on the Consent…Passed Unanimous, 2 present · see note
November 16, 2021: 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)
Nov 2Award the distinguished Life Saving Medal to the following…Motion: MOTION: Chief Guerette motioned to award the distinguished Life Saving Medal…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · see note
November 2, 2021: Award the distinguished Life Saving Medal to the following Fire and Police personnel for their superior performance at a Motor Vehicle Collision on May 18, 2021: Fire Captain Michael Harman…
MOTION: Chief Guerette motioned to award the distinguished Life Saving Medal to the following Fire and Police personnel for their superior performance at a Motor Vehicle Collision on May 18, 2021: Fire Captain Michael Harman (presented posthumously to his widow Susan); Fire Chief Michael Carrico; FF/EMTP Matthew Reinemann; FF/EMTP William DeKing; Sergeant Conor Ashe; Officer Wayne Sallale; Officer William Bento. Seconded by Mr. Murby. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Marcucci, aye; Peterson, aye). None opposed.
The minutes record this motion as made by Police Chief Guerette, who is not a Select Board member; the Selectmen then voted all in favor.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Chief Guerette motioned to award the distinguished Life Saving Medal to the following Fire and Police personnel for their superior performance at a Motor Vehicle Collision on May 18, 2021: Fire Captain Michael Harman (presented posthumously to his widow Susan); Fire Chief Michael Carrico; FF/EMTP Matthew Reinemann; FF/EMTP William DeKing; Sergeant Conor Ashe; Officer Wayne Sallale; Officer William Bento. Seconded by Mr. Murby. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Marcucci, aye; Peterson, aye). None opposed..” (second: Murby)
Nov 2Approve the warrant article for the new elementary school…Motion: MOTION: Mr. Peterson motioned to approve the warrant article for the…Passed 2–1 · No: Murby
November 2, 2021: Approve the warrant article for the new elementary school project
MOTION: Mr. Peterson motioned to approve the warrant article for the new elementary school project. Seconded by Mr. Marcucci. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby: no; Marcucci, aye; Peterson, aye).
Yes: Marcucci, PetersonNo: MurbyThe minutes say "Vote: All in favor" but then list "Murby: no; Marcucci, aye; Peterson, aye"; the named votes are shown (2-1).
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Peterson motioned to approve the warrant article for the new elementary school project. Seconded by Mr. Marcucci. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby: no; Marcucci, aye; Peterson, aye)..” (Motion: Peterson, second: Marcucci)
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”).
How to read these pagesWhere the votes come from, how we check them against the official minutes, what isn't included yet, and how to report a mistake.About city pages →