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March 4, 2024
16 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Gus Murby, Eileen Murphy, Osler Peterson
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Promote Officer Francis Thisse to Sergeant
MOTION: E. Murphy moved to promote Officer Francis Thisse to Sergeant 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 promote Officer Francis Thisse to Sergeant SECONDED: G Murby VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Murby)
Approve the rescinding of Sergeant Ledbetter to return to the rank of Officer
MOTION: E. Murphy moved to approve the rescinding of Sergeant Ledbetter to return to the rank of Officer. 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 rescinding of Sergeant Ledbetter to return to the rank of Officer. SECONDED: G Murby VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Murby)
Approved the request that Sergeant Wayne Sallale be appointed as a Special Police Officer
MOTION: E. Murphy moved to approved the request that Sergeant Wayne Sallale be appointed as a Special Police Officer 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 approved the request that Sergeant Wayne Sallale be appointed as a Special Police Officer SECONDED: G Murby VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Murby)
Approve the requests for emergency repair funding totaling $78,355.28
MOTION: E. Murphy moved to approve the requests for emergency repair funding totaling $78,355.28 .
From the minutes
“MOTION: E. Murphy moved to approve the requests for emergency repair funding totaling $78,355.28 . … COA Town Hall- 11,875.35 SECONDED: G Murby VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Murby)
Accept resignation of John Thompson from the Dog Control Bylaw Committee
MOTION: E. Murphy moved to accept resignation of John Thompson from the Dog Control Bylaw Committee 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 accept resignation of John Thompson from the Dog Control Bylaw Committee SECONDED: G Murby VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Murby)
Sign the local election warrant
MOTION: E. Murphy moved to sign the local election warrant 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 sign the local election warrant SECONDED: G Murby VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Murby)
Authorize the Chair of the Select Board to sign an engagement letter for technical assistance sponsored by Massachusetts Housing Partnership to review the 40B application at 441 Main Street
MOTION: E. Murphy moved to authorize the Chair of the Select Board to sign an engagement letter for technical assistance sponsored by Massachusetts Housing Partnership to review the 40B application at 441 Main Street 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 authorize the Chair of the Select Board to sign an engagement letter for technical assistance sponsored by Massachusetts Housing Partnership to review the 40B application at 441 Main Street SECONDED: G Murby VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Murby)
Authorize the Town Administrator to send a letter to Edward J. Collins, Jr. Center for Public Management to study the feasibility of joining or forming a regional emergency communication center…
MOTION: E. Murphy moved to authorize the Town Administrator to send a letter to Edward J. Collins, Jr. Center for Public Management to study the feasibility of joining or forming a regional emergency communication center with the Town of Westwood and the Town of Dover 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 authorize the Town Administrator to send a letter to Edward J. Collins, Jr. Center for Public Management to study the feasibility of joining or forming a regional emergency communication center with the Town of Westwood and the Town of Dover SECONDED: G Murby VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Murby)
Accept and authorize the Town Administrator to sign the MassDOT Grant for which we were awarded $62,883 for a Type A vehicle (bus) for the Council on Aging
MOTION: E. Murphy moved to accept and authorize the Town Administrator to sign the MassDOT Grant for which we were awarded $62,883 for a Type A vehicle (bus) for the Council on Aging 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 accept and authorize the Town Administrator to sign the MassDOT Grant for which we were awarded $62,883 for a Type A vehicle (bus) for the Council on Aging SECONDED: G Murby VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Murby)
Accept and authorize the Town Administrator to sign the FY24 Firefighter Equipment Grant for which we were awarded $19,000 to purchase ballistic vests and helmets for firefighters
MOTION: E. Murphy moved to accept and authorize the Town Administrator to sign the FY24 Firefighter Equipment Grant for which we were awarded $19,000 to purchase ballistic vests and helmets for firefighters 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 accept and authorize the Town Administrator to sign the FY24 Firefighter Equipment Grant for which we were awarded $19,000 to purchase ballistic vests and helmets for firefighters SECONDED: G Murby VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Murby)
Sign a contract with Richard Bros. Electric for electric work necessary for AED installation at Metacomet Park, McCarthy Park, Wheelock School, High School, Blake Middle School, and Memorial School
MOTION: E. Murphy moved to sign a contract with Richard Bros. Electric for electric work necessary for AED installation at Metacomet Park, McCarthy Park, Wheelock School, High School, Blake Middle School, and Memorial School. 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 sign a contract with Richard Bros. Electric for electric work necessary for AED installation at Metacomet Park, McCarthy Park, Wheelock School, High School, Blake Middle School, and Memorial School. SECONDED: G Murby VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Murby)
Approve the request to waive building permit fees for the AED project associated with installation at the 6 sites
MOTION: E. Murphy moved approve the request to waive building permit fees for the AED project associated with installation at the 6 sites SECONDED: G Murby VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: E. Murphy moved approve the request to waive building permit fees for the AED project associated with installation at the 6 sites SECONDED: G Murby VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Murby)
Sign a letter of support for the Medfield Historical Society’s grant application to upgrade archive cabinetry and install computer workstation at the Society Building to prepare for digitizing…
MOTION: E. Murphy moved to sign a letter of support for the Medfield Historical Society’s grant application to upgrade archive cabinetry and install computer workstation at the Society Building to prepare for digitizing records 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 sign a letter of support for the Medfield Historical Society’s grant application to upgrade archive cabinetry and install computer workstation at the Society Building to prepare for digitizing records SECONDED: G Murby VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Murby)
Accept the Consent Agenda items
MOTION: E. Murphy moved to accept the Consent Agenda items 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 accept the Consent Agenda items SECONDED: G Murby VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Murby)
Approve the following meeting minutes pending edits on December 5, 2023 and December 19, 2023 , pending Brittney double checking Dec 5th
MOTION: E. Murphy motioned to approve the following meeting minutes pending edits on December 5, 2023 and December 19, 2023 , pending Brittney double checking Dec 5th 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 approve the following meeting minutes pending edits on December 5, 2023 and December 19, 2023 , pending Brittney double checking Dec 5th 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 motioned to adjourn the meeting 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 adjourn the meeting SECONDED: G Murby VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, 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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