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May 23, 2023
13 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Gus Murby, Osler Peterson, Eileen Murphy
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the request from Kingsbury Club to hold youth triathlon on August 13 starting at 8:30 am and to use the rail trail for the running portion of the event
MOTION: E. Murphy moved approve the request from Kingsbury Club to hold youth triathlon on August 13 starting at 8:30 am and to use the rail trail for the running portion of the event SECONDED: G Murby VOTE: Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: E. Murphy moved approve the request from Kingsbury Club to hold youth triathlon on August 13 starting at 8:30 am and to use the rail trail for the running portion of the event SECONDED: G Murby VOTE: Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Murby)
Approve the request of the appointment of Barry McGrath as Deputy Police Chief
MOTION: E. Murphy moved to approve the request of the appointment of Barry McGrath as Deputy Police Chief SECONDED: G Murby VOTE: Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: E. Murphy moved to approve the request of the appointment of Barry McGrath as Deputy Police Chief SECONDED: G Murby VOTE: Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Murby)
Approve the revisions made to the contract signed by the Select Board on Feb 21 by Nitsch Engineering. Nitsch Engineering Intersection Design Study contract for Adams Street/West Mill Street…
MOTION: E. Murphy moved to approve the revisions made to the contract signed by the Select Board on Feb 21 by Nitsch Engineering. Nitsch Engineering Intersection Design Study contract for Adams Street/West Mill Street and Bridge Street/Route 109. SECONDED: G Murby VOTE: Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: E. Murphy moved to approve the revisions made to the contract signed by the Select Board on Feb 21 by Nitsch Engineering. Nitsch Engineering Intersection Design Study contract for Adams Street/West Mill Street and Bridge Street/Route 109. SECONDED: G Murby VOTE: Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Murby)
Approve the Water and Sewer Rate Study
MOTION: E. Murphy moved to approve the Water and Sewer Rate Study SECONDED: G Murby VOTE: Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: E. Murphy moved to approve the Water and Sewer Rate Study SECONDED: G Murby VOTE: Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Murby)
Approve the agreement with Weston and Sampson to allow them to utilize the Town of Medfield’s portal for reporting digitally to EPA
MOTION: E. Murphy moved to approve the agreement with Weston and Sampson to allow them to utilize the Town of Medfield’s portal for reporting digitally to EPA SECONDED: G Murby VOTE: Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: E. Murphy moved to approve the agreement with Weston and Sampson to allow them to utilize the Town of Medfield’s portal for reporting digitally to EPA SECONDED: G Murby VOTE: Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Murby)
Support the request from MEMO for economic assistance for the summer concert series in the amount of $3,800
MOTION: E. Murphy moved to support the request from MEMO for economic assistance for the summer concert series in the amount of $3,800 SECONDED: G Murby VOTE: Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: E. Murphy moved to support the request from MEMO for economic assistance for the summer concert series in the amount of $3,800 SECONDED: G Murby VOTE: Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Murby)
Approve the request for a vigil walk on May 24 at 7PM with people walking on the sidewalks around Meetinghouse Pond with the event starting and stopping at First Parish UU Church on 26 North Street
MOTION: E. Murphy moved to approve the request for a vigil walk on May 24 at 7PM with people walking on the sidewalks around Meetinghouse Pond with the event starting and stopping at First Parish UU Church on 26 North Street SECONDED: G Murby VOTE: Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: E. Murphy moved to approve the request for a vigil walk on May 24 at 7PM with people walking on the sidewalks around Meetinghouse Pond with the event starting and stopping at First Parish UU Church on 26 North Street SECONDED: G Murby VOTE: Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Murby)
Sign the contract with Game Ready, Inc for MSH lawn mowing services for $29,250
MOTION: E. Murphy moved to sign the contract with Game Ready, Inc for MSH lawn mowing services for $29,250 SECONDED: G Murby VOTE: Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: E. Murphy moved to sign the contract with Game Ready, Inc for MSH lawn mowing services for $29,250 SECONDED: G Murby VOTE: Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Murby)
The Select Board, as the cable television licensing authority, votes as follows: to authorize special counsel to enter into or otherwise confirm an agreement with counsel for Verizon New…
MOTION: E. Murphy moved that The Select Board, as the cable television licensing authority, votes as follows: to authorize special counsel to enter into or otherwise confirm an agreement with counsel for Verizon New England to extend the term of current cable television renewal license issued by the Town to Verizon with an effective date of June 5th, 2018 five year initial term to June 30th, 2023, or such other date deemed appropriate by special counsel not to exceed 60 days, to protect the interests of the parties and the public during the term above referenced and, extended period of time, the current cable TV renewal license agreement will remain in effect. SECONDED: G Murby VOTE: Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: E. Murphy moved that The Select Board, as the cable television licensing authority, votes as follows: to authorize special counsel to enter into or otherwise confirm an agreement with counsel for Verizon New England to extend the term of current cable television renewal license issued by the Town to Verizon with an effective date of June 5th, 2018 five year initial term to June 30th, 2023, or such other date deemed appropriate by special counsel not to exceed 60 days, to protect the interests of the parties and the public during the term above referenced and, extended period of time, the current cable TV renewal license agreement will remain in effect. SECONDED: G Murby VOTE: Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Murby)
Appropriate $10,000 from ARPA for furnishing/finishes/equipment
MOTION: E. Murphy motioned to appropriate $10,000 from ARPA for furnishing/finishes/equipment SECONDED: G Murby VOTE: Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: E. Murphy motioned to appropriate $10,000 from ARPA for furnishing/finishes/equipment SECONDED: G Murby VOTE: Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Murby)
Approve the Consent Agenda (5/23/23)
MOTION: E. Murphy moved to approve the Consent Agenda (5/23/23). SECONDED: G Murby VOTE: Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: E. Murphy moved to approve the Consent Agenda (5/23/23). SECONDED: G Murby VOTE: Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Murby)
Approve Meeting Minutes for the following dates: December 6, 2022 December 20, 2022, and January 10, 2023
MOTION: E. Murphy moved to approve Meeting Minutes for the following dates: December 6, 2022 December 20, 2022, and January 10, 2023 . SECONDED: G Murby VOTE: Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: E. Murphy moved to approve Meeting Minutes for the following dates: December 6, 2022 December 20, 2022, and January 10, 2023 . SECONDED: G Murby VOTE: Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Murby)
Adjourn the meeting
MOTION: E. Murphy moved to adjourn the meeting. SECONDED: G Murby VOTE: Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: E. Murphy moved to adjourn the meeting. SECONDED: G Murby VOTE: Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Murby)
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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