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April 5, 2022
13 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
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Present: Gus Murby, Osler Peterson, Eileen Murphy
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Osler Peterson recused himself from appointing Michael Marcucci to the Affordable Housing Trust and from appointing special counsel in the Ice House Road 40B appeal.
Every vote, in order
Elect Gustave Murby as the Chair of the Board of Selectmen
MOTION: Mr. Peterson moved to elect Gustave Murby as the Chair of the Board of Selectmen. Ms. Murphy seconded. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Peterson, aye; Murphy, aye; Murby, aye). None opposed. Vote: 3-0-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Peterson moved to elect Gustave Murby as the Chair of the Board of Selectmen. Ms. Murphy seconded. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Peterson, aye; Murphy, aye; Murby, aye). None opposed. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Peterson, second: Murphy)
Peterson be elected to the position of Clerk
MOTION: Mr. Murby moved that Selectmen Peterson be elected to the position of Clerk. Seconded by Ms. Murphy. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Peterson, aye; Murphy, aye; Murby, aye). None opposed. Vote: 3-0-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Murby moved that Selectmen Peterson be elected to the position of Clerk. Seconded by Ms. Murphy. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Peterson, aye; Murphy, aye; Murby, aye). None opposed. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Murby, second: Murphy)
Enter Executive Session for the purpose of discussing the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property (Medfield State Hospital) and that the Chair declared that an Open Meeting would…
Motion: Mr. Peterson moved that the Board of Selectmen enter Executive Session for the purpose of discussing the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property (Medfield State Hospital) and that the Chair declared that an Open Meeting would have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the Board of Selectmen. The open session will reconvene at the conclusion of the Executive Session or at 7 pm. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Peterson, aye; Murphy, aye; Murby, aye). None opposed. Vote: 3-0-0
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Peterson moved that the Board of Selectmen enter Executive Session for the purpose of discussing the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property (Medfield State Hospital) and that the Chair declared that an Open Meeting would have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the Board of Selectmen. The open session will reconvene at the conclusion of the Executive Session or at 7 pm. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Peterson, aye; Murphy, aye; Murby, aye). None opposed. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Peterson)
Approve a Chapter 90 project request in the amount of $113,000 for North Street from Janes Avenue to Pine Street; and vote to approve a Chapter 90 project request in the amount of $354,000 for…
MOTION: Mr. Peterson moved to vote to approve a Chapter 90 project request in the amount of $113,000 for North Street from Janes Avenue to Pine Street; and vote to approve a Chapter 90 project request in the amount of $354,000 for Main Street (Route 109) from Brook Street to the Dover town line. Ms. Murphy seconded. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Peterson, aye, Murphy, aye; Murby, aye). None opposed. Vote: 3-0-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Peterson moved to vote to approve a Chapter 90 project request in the amount of $113,000 for North Street from Janes Avenue to Pine Street; and vote to approve a Chapter 90 project request in the amount of $354,000 for Main Street (Route 109) from Brook Street to the Dover town line. Ms. Murphy seconded. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Peterson, aye, Murphy, aye; Murby, aye). None opposed. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Peterson, second: Murphy)
Sign and post the 2022 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
MOTION: Mr. Peterson moved to vote to sign and post the 2022 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Ms. Murphy seconded. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Peterson, aye, Murphy, aye; Murby, aye). None opposed. Vote: 3-0-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Peterson moved to vote to sign and post the 2022 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Ms. Murphy seconded. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Peterson, aye, Murphy, aye; Murby, aye). None opposed. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Peterson, second: Murphy)
Appoint Michael Marcucci to serve on the Affordable Housing Trust
MOTION: Ms. Murphy moved to appoint Michael Marcucci to serve on the Affordable Housing Trust. Mr. Murby seconded. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murphy, aye; Murby, aye). None opposed. Vote: 2-0-1
Osler Peterson recused himself ("Mr. Peterson recused himself"); the vote was 2-0-1.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Murphy moved to appoint Michael Marcucci to serve on the Affordable Housing Trust. Mr. Murby seconded. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murphy, aye; Murby, aye). None opposed. Vote: 2-0-1.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Murby)
Appoint Eileen Murphy of the Board of Selectmen to serve on the Affordable Housing Trust
MOTION: Mr. Peterson moved to appoint Eileen Murphy of the Board of Selectmen to serve on the Affordable Housing Trust. Ms. Murphy seconded. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Peterson, aye). None opposed. Vote: 3-0-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Peterson moved to appoint Eileen Murphy of the Board of Selectmen to serve on the Affordable Housing Trust. Ms. Murphy seconded. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Peterson, aye). None opposed. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Peterson, second: Murphy)
Approve one day beer and wine licenses for the Council on Aging for the following events: Thursday, April 7, for the rescheduled Women's Painting Event from 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm, and Wednesday…
MOTION: Mr. Peterson moved to approve one day beer and wine licenses for the Council on Aging for the following events: Thursday, April 7, for the rescheduled Women's Painting Event from 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm, and Wednesday, April 27, for Volunteer Appreciation Event 4:30 pm-7:30 pm. Mr. Murby seconded. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Peterson, aye; Murphy, aye). None opposed. Vote: 3-0-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Peterson moved to approve one day beer and wine licenses for the Council on Aging for the following events: Thursday, April 7, for the rescheduled Women's Painting Event from 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm, and Wednesday, April 27, for Volunteer Appreciation Event 4:30 pm-7:30 pm. Mr. Murby seconded. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Peterson, aye; Murphy, aye). None opposed. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Peterson, second: Murby)
Distribute $3,000 from the Town of Medfield Economic Vitality Fund to the Medfield Garden Club to augment the cost of renovations and maintenance of its 21 municipal beautification sites
MOTION: Mr. Peterson moved to Vote to distribute $3,000 from the Town of Medfield Economic Vitality Fund to the Medfield Garden Club to augment the cost of renovations and maintenance of its 21 municipal beautification sites. Ms. Murphy seconded. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Peterson, aye; Murphy, aye). None opposed. Vote: 3-0-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Peterson moved to Vote to distribute $3,000 from the Town of Medfield Economic Vitality Fund to the Medfield Garden Club to augment the cost of renovations and maintenance of its 21 municipal beautification sites. Ms. Murphy seconded. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Peterson, aye; Murphy, aye). None opposed. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Peterson, second: Murphy)
Appoint Mead Talerman Costa as special counsel on matters relating to defense of an appeal of a certain c. 40B decision issued by the Zoning Board of Appeals for a certain property located off…
MOTION: Ms. Murphy moved to appoint Mead Talerman Costa as special counsel on matters relating to defense of an appeal of a certain c. 40B decision issued by the Zoning Board of Appeals for a certain property located off of Ice House Road, and such other tasks as may be directed by the client. Mr. Murby seconded. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Murphy, aye). None opposed. Vote: 2-0-1
Osler Peterson recused himself ("Mr. Peterson recused himself"); the vote was 2-0-1.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Murphy moved to appoint Mead Talerman Costa as special counsel on matters relating to defense of an appeal of a certain c. 40B decision issued by the Zoning Board of Appeals for a certain property located off of Ice House Road, and such other tasks as may be directed by the client. Mr. Murby seconded. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Murphy, aye). None opposed. Vote: 2-0-1.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Murby)
Approve one day all alcohol licenses for the Cultural Alliance of Medfield at Medfield State Hospital for the following dates with an approved raindate of the following day
MOTION: Mr. Peterson moved to approve one day all alcohol licenses for the Cultural Alliance of Medfield at Medfield State Hospital for the following dates with an approved raindate of the following day.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Peterson moved to approve one day all alcohol licenses for the Cultural Alliance of Medfield at Medfield State Hospital for the following dates with an approved raindate of the following day. … Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Peterson, aye; Murphy, aye). None opposed. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Peterson)
Approve the Consent Agenda as written
MOTION: Mr. Peterson moved to approve the Consent Agenda as written. Ms. Murphy seconded. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Peterson, aye; Murphy, aye). None opposed. Vote: 3-0-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Peterson moved to approve the Consent Agenda as written. Ms. Murphy seconded. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Peterson, aye; Murphy, aye). None opposed. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Peterson, second: Murphy)
Adjourn
MOTION: At 8:31 pm, Mr. Peterson moved to adjourn. Ms. Murphy seconded. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Marcucci, aye; Peterson, aye). None opposed. Vote: 3-0-0
The roll call names "Murby, aye; Marcucci, aye; Peterson, aye", but Michael Marcucci was no longer a Selectman and Eileen Murphy is not named, so individual votes are not shown (count 3-0-0).
From the minutes
“MOTION: At 8:31 pm, Mr. Peterson moved to adjourn. Ms. Murphy seconded. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Marcucci, aye; Peterson, aye). None opposed. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Peterson, second: Murphy)
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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