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August 22, 2023
20 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Gus Murby, Eileen Murphy, Osler Peterson
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
And to sign the request for mutual aid assistance for the Foxborough Police Department for details at Gillette Stadium
MOTION: E. Murphy moved vote and to sign the request for mutual aid assistance for the Foxborough Police Department for details at Gillette Stadium SECONDED: G Murby VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: E. Murphy moved vote and to sign the request for mutual aid assistance for the Foxborough Police Department for details at Gillette Stadium SECONDED: G Murby VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Murby)
Approve Christopher Joseph Kelley’s application to solicit for Renewal by Andersen
MOTION: E. Murphy moved to approve Christopher Joseph Kelley’s application to solicit for Renewal by Andersen SECONDED: G Murby VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: E. Murphy moved to approve Christopher Joseph Kelley’s application to solicit for Renewal by Andersen SECONDED: G Murby VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Murby)
Approve request for one day beer/wine permit for Oct 13 from 5 pm to 7:30 pm for a Farm-to-Table: Cheese and Chocolate event at Bellforge
MOTION: E. Murphy moved to approve request for one day beer/wine permit for Oct 13 from 5 pm to 7:30 pm for a Farm-to-Table: Cheese and Chocolate event at Bellforge SECONDED: G Murby VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: E. Murphy moved to approve request for one day beer/wine permit for Oct 13 from 5 pm to 7:30 pm for a Farm-to-Table: Cheese and Chocolate event at Bellforge SECONDED: G Murby VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Murby)
Approve the open letter regarding recent anti-Semitic events in Medfield from Medfield Together with edits made to the letter included in the packet
MOTION: E. Murphy moved to approve the open letter regarding recent anti-Semitic events in Medfield from Medfield Together with edits made to the letter included in the packet. SECONDED: G Murby VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: E. Murphy moved to approve the open letter regarding recent anti-Semitic events in Medfield from Medfield Together with edits made to the letter included in the packet. SECONDED: G Murby VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Murby)
Appoint herself, Anne Thompson, and Kerry McCormick to the Affordable Housing Trust for 2 year terms
MOTION: E. Murphy moved to appoint herself, Anne Thompson, and Kerry McCormick to the Affordable Housing Trust for 2 year terms. SECONDED: G Murby VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: E. Murphy moved to appoint herself, Anne Thompson, and Kerry McCormick to the Affordable Housing Trust for 2 year terms. SECONDED: G Murby VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Murby)
Reappoint Michael Marcucci, Robert Aigler, Megan Sullivan, Andrew Foster, Michael LaFrancesca, Kristine Trierweiler, and to appoint Brent Nelson for a one year term on the Capital Budget…
MOTION: E. Murphy moved to reappoint Michael Marcucci, Robert Aigler, Megan Sullivan, Andrew Foster, Michael LaFrancesca, Kristine Trierweiler, and to appoint Brent Nelson for a one year term on the Capital Budget Committee. Bre VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: E. Murphy moved to reappoint Michael Marcucci, Robert Aigler, Megan Sullivan, Andrew Foster, Michael LaFrancesca, Kristine Trierweiler, and to appoint Brent Nelson for a one year term on the Capital Budget Committee. Bre VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy)
Reappoint William Harvey for three years and David Pucci as an associate for one year on the Board of Water and Sewage
MOTION: E. Murphy moved to reappoint William Harvey for three years and David Pucci as an associate for one year on the Board of Water and Sewage VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: E. Murphy moved to reappoint William Harvey for three years and David Pucci as an associate for one year on the Board of Water and Sewage VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy)
Sign the estoppel certificate acknowledging the existing agreements in place and sale of the Solect DPW lease and PPA agreement to KeyBank National Association
MOTION: E. Murphy motioned to sign the estoppel certificate acknowledging the existing agreements in place and sale of the Solect DPW lease and PPA agreement to KeyBank National Association VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: E. Murphy motioned to sign the estoppel certificate acknowledging the existing agreements in place and sale of the Solect DPW lease and PPA agreement to KeyBank National Association VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy)
Sign the contract with Innes Associates, Ltd. to continue the work to comply with the MBTA zoning law to be funded by community one stop grant pending on included updated edits to address the…
MOTION: E. Murphy motioned to sign the contract with Innes Associates, Ltd. to continue the work to comply with the MBTA zoning law to be funded by community one stop grant pending on included updated edits to address the changes to the Select Board review points in the overall process. VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: E. Murphy motioned to sign the contract with Innes Associates, Ltd. to continue the work to comply with the MBTA zoning law to be funded by community one stop grant pending on included updated edits to address the changes to the Select Board review points in the overall process. VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy)
Sign an amendment to the existing contract with Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA) originally signed on July 13, 2021 to reflect a reduction in the scope of services for the…
MOTION: E. Murphy motioned to sign an amendment to the existing contract with Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA) originally signed on July 13, 2021 to reflect a reduction in the scope of services for the third and final year and a reduction in the cost of services VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: E. Murphy motioned to sign an amendment to the existing contract with Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA) originally signed on July 13, 2021 to reflect a reduction in the scope of services for the third and final year and a reduction in the cost of services VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy)
Sign the Local Preference Application and Local Preference Letter and letter in support of use of Historic Tax Credits for Medfield State Hospital redevelopment
MOTION: E. Murphy motioned to sign the Local Preference Application and Local Preference Letter and letter in support of use of Historic Tax Credits for Medfield State Hospital redevelopment VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: E. Murphy motioned to sign the Local Preference Application and Local Preference Letter and letter in support of use of Historic Tax Credits for Medfield State Hospital redevelopment VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy)
Sign the intermunicipal agreement creating a shared housing services office with the towns of Hopkinton, Milton, Norwood, Randolph, and Sharon
MOTION: E. Murphy motioned to sign the intermunicipal agreement creating a shared housing services office with the towns of Hopkinton, Milton, Norwood, Randolph, and Sharon VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: E. Murphy motioned to sign the intermunicipal agreement creating a shared housing services office with the towns of Hopkinton, Milton, Norwood, Randolph, and Sharon VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy)
Sign the Intermunicipal Agreement with Millis and Medway for sealer of weights and measures
MOTION: E. Murphy motioned to sign the Intermunicipal Agreement with Millis and Medway for sealer of weights and measures VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: E. Murphy motioned to sign the Intermunicipal Agreement with Millis and Medway for sealer of weights and measures VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy)
Approve the use of the Wetlands Protection Fund by the Conservation Commission for Conservation Agent contract services
MOTION: E. Murphy motioned to approve the use of the Wetlands Protection Fund by the Conservation Commission for Conservation Agent contract services VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: E. Murphy motioned to approve the use of the Wetlands Protection Fund by the Conservation Commission for Conservation Agent contract services VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy)
Approve the request use of the Town’s Norfolk County ARPA funding allocation for the purchase and installation of a new secure dropbox for the Town House for $3500
MOTION: E. Murphy motioned to approve the request use of the Town’s Norfolk County ARPA funding allocation for the purchase and installation of a new secure dropbox for the Town House for $3500 VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: E. Murphy motioned to approve the request use of the Town’s Norfolk County ARPA funding allocation for the purchase and installation of a new secure dropbox for the Town House for $3500 VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy)
Approve the one-day liquor license requests from Montrose School for their Homecoming and Beer Garden for Parents on September 15 from 6-8PM and Alumni Reunion on September 16 from 6-10PM
MOTION: E. Murphy motioned to approve the one-day liquor license requests from Montrose School for their Homecoming and Beer Garden for Parents on September 15 from 6-8PM and Alumni Reunion on September 16 from 6-10PM VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: E. Murphy motioned to approve the one-day liquor license requests from Montrose School for their Homecoming and Beer Garden for Parents on September 15 from 6-8PM and Alumni Reunion on September 16 from 6-10PM VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy)
Approve the contract with R.E. Brown & Company for accounting
MOTION: E. Murphy motioned to approve the contract with R.E. Brown & Company for accounting VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: E. Murphy motioned to approve the contract with R.E. Brown & Company for accounting VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy)
Approve the request from MYBA to post signs for 2 weeks as they allow at the usual locations to advertise
MOTION: E. Murphy motioned to approve the request from MYBA to post signs for 2 weeks as they allow at the usual locations to advertise. VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: E. Murphy motioned to approve the request from MYBA to post signs for 2 weeks as they allow at the usual locations to advertise. VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy)
Approve the consent agenda; Medfield High School Theater Society’s request to post signs advertising the fall musical on November 17 for the 2 weeks prior at the intersection of North Main…
MOTION: E. Murphy motioned to approve the consent agenda; Medfield High School Theater Society’s request to post signs advertising the fall musical on November 17 for the 2 weeks prior at the intersection of North Main, intersection of Route 109/Hartford St, Northeast corner of Route 27 and South Street and the request to post signs advertising CultureFest on October 7th on North/Main from Sept 22 to Oct 6 VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: E. Murphy motioned to approve the consent agenda; Medfield High School Theater Society’s request to post signs advertising the fall musical on November 17 for the 2 weeks prior at the intersection of North Main, intersection of Route 109/Hartford St, Northeast corner of Route 27 and South Street and the request to post signs advertising CultureFest on October 7th on North/Main from Sept 22 to Oct 6 VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy)
Adjourn the meeting
MOTION: E. Murphy moved to adjourn the meeting. SECONDED: E Murphy VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye MOTION CARRIES: 2-0
The minutes name Eileen Murphy as both mover and seconder ("SECONDED: E Murphy") and the vote names only Gus Murby and Eileen Murphy (2-0), so the seconder and individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“MOTION: E. Murphy moved to adjourn the meeting. SECONDED: E Murphy VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye MOTION CARRIES: 2-0.” (Motion: 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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