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January 23, 2024
8 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Gus Murby, Eileen Murphy, Osler Peterson
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Accept the Early In Person voting schedule as provided in the information packet: Presidential Primary Election - March 5, State Election - Sept 3, and Presidential Election - Nov 5
MOTION: E. Murphy motioned to accept the Early In Person voting schedule as provided in the information packet: Presidential Primary Election - March 5, State Election - Sept 3, and Presidential Election - Nov 5 SECONDED: G Murby VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: E. Murphy motioned to accept the Early In Person voting schedule as provided in the information packet: Presidential Primary Election - March 5, State Election - Sept 3, and Presidential Election - Nov 5 SECONDED: G Murby VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Murby)
Appoint the following: Ms. Tracey Klenk as Warden and Ms. Molly Sliney as Assistant Warden for the State Election on March 5, 2024, Annual Town Election on March 25, 2024, Annual Town Meeting…
MOTION: E. Murphy motioned to appoint the following: Ms. Tracey Klenk as Warden and Ms. Molly Sliney as Assistant Warden for the State Election on March 5, 2024, Annual Town Election on March 25, 2024, Annual Town Meeting on May 6, 2024, State Election on September 3, 2024 and Presidential Election on November 5, 2024 for Precincts 1 through 4. Additionally, to appoint the requested inspectors for the elections as proved in the meeting packet . SECONDED: G Murby VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: E. Murphy motioned to appoint the following: Ms. Tracey Klenk as Warden and Ms. Molly Sliney as Assistant Warden for the State Election on March 5, 2024, Annual Town Election on March 25, 2024, Annual Town Meeting on May 6, 2024, State Election on September 3, 2024 and Presidential Election on November 5, 2024 for Precincts 1 through 4. Additionally, to appoint the requested inspectors for the elections as proved in the meeting packet . SECONDED: G Murby VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Murby)
Opt out of Voting By Mail for March 25, 2024 election
MOTION: E. Murphy motioned to vote to opt out of Voting By Mail for March 25, 2024 election SECONDED: G Murby VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: E. Murphy motioned to vote to opt out of Voting By Mail for March 25, 2024 election SECONDED: G Murby VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Murby)
Place a question on the ballot for the March 25, 2024 election: - Revocation of Civil Service - Shall the Town’s acceptance of Chapter 31 of the General Laws Civil Service Law be revoked for…
MOTION: E. Murphy motioned to vote place a question on the ballot for the March 25, 2024 election: - Revocation of Civil Service - Shall the Town’s acceptance of Chapter 31 of the General Laws Civil Service Law be revoked for the ranks of Patrol Officer Sergeant and Deputy Chief in the Police Department: Yes/No SECONDED: G Murby VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: E. Murphy motioned to vote place a question on the ballot for the March 25, 2024 election: - Revocation of Civil Service - Shall the Town’s acceptance of Chapter 31 of the General Laws Civil Service Law be revoked for the ranks of Patrol Officer Sergeant and Deputy Chief in the Police Department: Yes/No SECONDED: G Murby VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Murby)
Re-open the 2024 Annual Town Meeting Warrant to include the 6 items discussed
MOTION: E. Murphy motioned to vote to re-open the 2024 Annual Town Meeting Warrant to include the 6 items discussed. SECONDED: G Murby VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: E. Murphy motioned to vote to re-open the 2024 Annual Town Meeting Warrant to include the 6 items discussed. SECONDED: G Murby VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Murby)
Close the 2024 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
MOTION: E. Murphy motioned to vote to close the 2024 Annual Town Meeting Warrant SECONDED: G Murby VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: E. Murphy motioned to vote to close the 2024 Annual Town Meeting Warrant SECONDED: G Murby VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Murby)
Approve Comcast lease for equipment shed at 55 North Meadows
MOTION: E. Murphy motioned to vote to approve Comcast lease for equipment shed at 55 North Meadows SECONDED: G Murby VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: E. Murphy motioned to vote to approve Comcast lease for equipment shed at 55 North Meadows SECONDED: G Murby VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Murby)
Adjourn the meeting
MOTION: E. Murphy moved to adjourn the meeting. SECONDED: E Murphy VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O Peterson ayeMOTION CARRIES: 3-0
The minutes name Eileen Murphy as both mover and seconder ("SECONDED: E Murphy"), so no seconder is shown.
From the minutes
“MOTION: E. Murphy moved to adjourn the meeting. SECONDED: E Murphy VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O Peterson ayeMOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (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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