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April 26, 2022
10 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Gus Murby, Osler Peterson, Eileen Murphy
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
To award a Farmer Series Pouring and Amusement License to Farthest Star, LLC d.b.a. Farthest Star Sake, for a New Retail Alcoholic Beverages License at 120 North Meadows Road, Suite 2, Medfield…
MOTION: Mr. Peterson moved the Board of Selectmen to award a Farmer Series Pouring and Amusement License to Farthest Star, LLC d.b.a. Farthest Star Sake, for a New Retail Alcoholic Beverages License at 120 North Meadows Road, Suite 2, Medfield for hours of Thursday through Sunday, 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm, with suggested amendments of Town Counsel Cerel. 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 the Board of Selectmen to award a Farmer Series Pouring and Amusement License to Farthest Star, LLC d.b.a. Farthest Star Sake, for a New Retail Alcoholic Beverages License at 120 North Meadows Road, Suite 2, Medfield for hours of Thursday through Sunday, 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm, with suggested amendments of Town Counsel Cerel. Ms. Murphy seconded. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Peterson, aye; Murphy, aye). None opposed. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Peterson, second: Murphy)
Award a Solicitor License to Power Home Remodeling including Justin Palumbo, Samuel Krajewski, Matthew Heaney, Isaac Elkhoury, and Andrew Gingras running to the end of June for solicitation…
MOTION: Mr. Peterson moved to award a Solicitor License to Power Home Remodeling including Justin Palumbo, Samuel Krajewski, Matthew Heaney, Isaac Elkhoury, and Andrew Gingras running to the end of June for solicitation from 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm, Monday through Friday, and every other Saturday. 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 award a Solicitor License to Power Home Remodeling including Justin Palumbo, Samuel Krajewski, Matthew Heaney, Isaac Elkhoury, and Andrew Gingras running to the end of June for solicitation from 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm, Monday through Friday, and every other Saturday. Ms. Murphy seconded. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Peterson, aye; Murphy, aye). None opposed. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Peterson, second: Murphy)
Approve a contract with BETA Group Inc. for peer review services related to the proposed Medfield State Hospital redevelopment that was set forth in the meeting materials
MOTION: Mr. Peterson moved to approve a contract with BETA Group Inc. for peer review services related to the proposed Medfield State Hospital redevelopment that was set forth in the meeting materials. 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 a contract with BETA Group Inc. for peer review services related to the proposed Medfield State Hospital redevelopment that was set forth in the meeting materials. Ms. Murphy seconded. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Peterson, aye; Murphy, aye). None opposed. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Peterson, second: Murphy)
Approve a contract with Environmental Partners for peer review services related to the proposed Medfield State Hospital redevelopment as was set forth in the meeting materials
MOTION: Mr. Peterson moved to approve a contract with Environmental Partners for peer review services related to the proposed Medfield State Hospital redevelopment as was set forth in the meeting materials. 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 a contract with Environmental Partners for peer review services related to the proposed Medfield State Hospital redevelopment as was set forth in the meeting materials. Ms. Murphy seconded. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Peterson, aye; Murphy, aye). None opposed. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Peterson, second: Murphy)
Approve renewal of an Intermunicipal Agreement with the Town of Mansfield for a Medical Director as set forth in the meeting materials
MOTION: Mr. Peterson moved to approve renewal of an Intermunicipal Agreement with the Town of Mansfield for a Medical Director as set forth in the meeting materials. 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 renewal of an Intermunicipal Agreement with the Town of Mansfield for a Medical Director as set forth in the meeting materials. Ms. Murphy seconded. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Peterson, aye; Murphy, aye). None opposed. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Peterson, second: Murphy)
Authorize the Superintendent to submit the Statement of Interest for the Dale Street School to the Massachusetts School Building Authority
MOTION: Mr. Peterson read: Having completed an open meeting on April 26, 2022 prior to the SOI submission closing date, the Board of Selectmen of Medfield in accordance with its charter, bylaws and ordinances has voted to authorize the superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority this Statement of Interest form dated April 29, 2022 for the Dale Street School located at 45 Adams Street, Medfield, Massachusetts which describes and explains the following deficiencies and the priority category(s) for which an application may be submitted to the Massachusetts School Building Authority in the future ---Replacement, renovation, or modernization of school facility systems, such as roofs, windows, boilers, heating and ventilation systems, to increase energy conservation and decrease energy related costs in a school facility. ---Replacement of or addition to obsolete buildings in order to provide a full range of programs consistent with state and approved local requirements and hereby further specifically; acknowledges that by submitting this Statement of Interest Form, the Massachusetts School Building Authority in no way guarantees the acceptance or the approval of an application, the awarding of a grant or any other funding commitment from the Massachusetts School Building Authority, or commits the Town of Medfield to filing an application for funding with the Massachusetts School Building Authority. Ms. Murphy seconded
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Peterson read: Having completed an open meeting on April 26, 2022 prior to the SOI submission closing date, the Board of Selectmen of Medfield in accordance with its charter, bylaws and ordinances has voted to authorize the superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority this Statement of Interest form dated April 29, 2022 for the Dale Street School located at 45 Adams Street, Medfield, Massachusetts which describes and explains the following deficiencies and the priority category(s) for which an application may be submitted to the Massachusetts School Building Authority in the future ---Replacement, renovation, or modernization of school facility … of or addition to obsolete buildings in order to provide a full range of programs consistent with state and approved local requirements and hereby further specifically; acknowledges that by submitting this Statement of Interest Form, the Massachusetts School Building Authority in no way guarantees the acceptance or the approval of an application, the awarding of a grant or any other funding commitment from the Massachusetts School Building Authority, or commits the Town of Medfield to filing an application for funding with the Massachusetts School Building Authority. Ms. Murphy seconded … Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Peterson, aye; Murphy, aye). None opposed. Vote: 3-0-0.” (second: Murphy)
Approve participation in a regional grant application to the Municipal Vulnerability Program with the Neponset River Watershed Association for a strategic plan for challenges posed by climate…
MOTION: Mr. Murby moved to approve participation in a regional grant application to the Municipal Vulnerability Program with the Neponset River Watershed Association for a strategic plan for challenges posed by climate change and a watershed-wide flood model.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Murby moved to approve participation in a regional grant application to the Municipal Vulnerability Program with the Neponset River Watershed Association for a strategic plan for challenges posed by climate change and a watershed-wide flood model. … Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Peterson, aye; Murphy, aye). None opposed. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Murby)
Approve the Consent Agenda with the understanding that #16 is for the Medfield Food Cupboard
MOTION: Mr. Peterson moved to approve the Consent Agenda with the understanding that #16 is for the Medfield Food Cupboard. 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 with the understanding that #16 is for the Medfield Food Cupboard. Ms. Murphy seconded. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Peterson, aye; Murphy, aye). None opposed. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Peterson, second: Murphy)
To approve the meeting minutes of March 15, 2022 and March 22, 2022
MOTION: Mr. Peterson moved the Board of Selectmen to approve the meeting minutes of March 15, 2022 and March 22, 2022. Mr. Murby seconded. Ms Murphy will only approve April 5th - not ready to be approved by Gus Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Peterson, aye; Murphy, did not vote . Vote: 2-0
The minutes record "Murphy, did not vote"; the other two members voted aye.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Peterson moved the Board of Selectmen to approve the meeting minutes of March 15, 2022 and March 22, 2022. Mr. Murby seconded. Ms Murphy will only approve April 5th - not ready to be approved by Gus Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Peterson, aye; Murphy, did not vote . Vote: 2-0.” (Motion: Peterson, second: Murby)
Adjourn
MOTION: At 9:58 pm, Mr. Peterson moved to adjourn. Ms. Murphy seconded. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Murphy, aye; Peterson, aye). None opposed. Vote: 3-0-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: At 9:58 pm, Mr. Peterson moved to adjourn. Ms. Murphy seconded. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Murphy, 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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