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May 10, 2022
13 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Gus Murby, Osler Peterson, Eileen Murphy
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Allow the Hinkley Helpers to post signs at the usual locations to advertise their kickoff event on May 15 at Hinkley Playground from 11:00 am to 2:30 pm
MOTION: Mr. Peterson moved to allow the Hinkley Helpers to post signs at the usual locations to advertise their kickoff event on May 15 at Hinkley Playground from 11:00 am to 2:30 pm. 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 allow the Hinkley Helpers to post signs at the usual locations to advertise their kickoff event on May 15 at Hinkley Playground from 11:00 am to 2:30 pm. 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 the Eversource Electric Vehicle Charging Site Host Agreement and the sites that have been set forth in the materials circulated prior to this meeting
MOTION: Mr. Peterson moved to approve the Eversource Electric Vehicle Charging Site Host Agreement and the sites that have been set forth in the materials circulated prior to this meeting. 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 Eversource Electric Vehicle Charging Site Host Agreement and the sites that have been set forth in the materials circulated prior to this meeting. 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 Andrew Foster as Town Accountant
MOTION: Mr. Peterson moved to appoint Andrew Foster as Town Accountant. 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 appoint Andrew Foster as Town Accountant. 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 the request from the Medfield Cultural Alliance to sign a letter of support for their application to the MassDevelopment Underutilized Properties Program
MOTION: Mr. Peterson moved to approve the request from the Medfield Cultural Alliance to sign a letter of support for their application to the MassDevelopment Underutilized Properties Program. 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 request from the Medfield Cultural Alliance to sign a letter of support for their application to the MassDevelopment Underutilized Properties Program. Ms. Murphy seconded. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Peterson, aye; Murphy, aye). None opposed. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Peterson, second: Murphy)
Accept with regrets the resignation of Heidi Groff from the Council on Aging
MOTION: Mr. Peterson moved to accept with regrets the resignation of Heidi Groff from the Council on Aging. 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 accept with regrets the resignation of Heidi Groff from the Council on Aging. Ms. Murphy seconded. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Peterson, aye; Murphy, aye). None opposed. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Peterson, second: Murphy)
Allow car wash fundraisers on Saturdays and Sundays to allow for rescheduling of canceled fundraising events due to the current water restrictions
MOTION: Mr. Peterson moved to allow car wash fundraisers on Saturdays and Sundays to allow for rescheduling of canceled fundraising events due to the current water restrictions. 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 allow car wash fundraisers on Saturdays and Sundays to allow for rescheduling of canceled fundraising events due to the current water restrictions. Ms. Murphy seconded. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Peterson, aye; Murphy, aye). None opposed. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Peterson, second: Murphy)
Sign letter of engagement with Attorney Drew Hoyt to provide environmental legal services for the Medfield State Hospital
MOTION: Mr. Peterson moved to sign letter of engagement with Attorney Drew Hoyt to provide environmental legal services for the Medfield State Hospital. 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 sign letter of engagement with Attorney Drew Hoyt to provide environmental legal services for the Medfield State Hospital. 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 an appropriation transfer request for $7,000 from Board of Health salaries into Operations; one transfer to Medical Supplies in the amount $5,000; and one transfer to Office Supplies in…
MOTION: Mr. Peterson moved to approve an appropriation transfer request for $7,000 from Board of Health salaries into Operations; one transfer to Medical Supplies in the amount $5,000; and one transfer to Office Supplies in the amount of $2,000. 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 an appropriation transfer request for $7,000 from Board of Health salaries into Operations; one transfer to Medical Supplies in the amount $5,000; and one transfer to Office Supplies in the amount of $2,000. 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 an appropriation transfer request for $5,000 from Town Administrator salaries into Contract Services
MOTION: Mr. Peterson moved to approve an appropriation transfer request for $5,000 from Town Administrator salaries into Contract Services. 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 an appropriation transfer request for $5,000 from Town Administrator salaries into Contract Services. 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 the Consent Agenda items
MOTION: Mr. Peterson moved to approve the Consent Agenda items. 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 items. 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 the April 5, 2022 meeting minutes
MOTION: Mr. Peterson moved to approve the April 5, 2022 meeting minutes. 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 April 5, 2022 meeting minutes. 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 the meeting minutes of May 26, 2020; March 2, 2021; March 30, 2021; December 22, 2020, with edits to include a list of documents used at the meeting
MOTION: Mr. Peterson moved to approve the meeting minutes of May 26, 2020; March 2, 2021; March 30, 2021; December 22, 2020, with edits to include a list of documents used at the meeting. Mr. Murby seconded. Ms. Murphy abstained as she was not present at the meetings. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Peterson, aye; Murphy, abstained). None opposed. Vote: 2-0-1
Yes: Murby, Peterson
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Peterson moved to approve the meeting minutes of May 26, 2020; March 2, 2021; March 30, 2021; December 22, 2020, with edits to include a list of documents used at the meeting. Mr. Murby seconded. Ms. Murphy abstained as she was not present at the meetings. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Peterson, aye; Murphy, abstained). None opposed. Vote: 2-0-1.” (Motion: Peterson, second: Murby)
Adjourn
MOTION: At 9:02 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 9:02 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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