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March 19, 2024
13 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Gus Murby, Eileen Murphy, Osler Peterson
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Have the Select Board recommend dismissal of the Warrant Article for the sale of the land at the Annual Town Meeting; Medfield Hospital State Chapel
MOTION: E. Murphy motioned to have the Select Board recommend dismissal of the Warrant Article for the sale of the land at the Annual Town Meeting; Medfield Hospital State Chapel. SECONDED: G Murby VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, against MOTION CARRIES: 2-1
Yes: Murby, MurphyNo: Peterson
From the minutes
“MOTION: E. Murphy motioned to have the Select Board recommend dismissal of the Warrant Article for the sale of the land at the Annual Town Meeting; Medfield Hospital State Chapel. SECONDED: G Murby VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, against MOTION CARRIES: 2-1.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Murby)
Conditionally appoint William Crisafulli to the position of Police Officer (transfer) effective March 22 pending transfer approval
MOTION: E. Murphy motioned to vote to conditionally appoint William Crisafulli to the position of Police Officer (transfer) effective March 22 pending transfer approval 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 conditionally appoint William Crisafulli to the position of Police Officer (transfer) effective March 22 pending transfer approval SECONDED: G Murby VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Murby)
Award the contracts for the Department of Public Works contracts through the Southeastern Regional Services Group and to authorize the DPW Director to sign contracts awarded through the…
MOTION: E. Murphy moved to vote to award the contracts for the Department of Public Works contracts through the Southeastern Regional Services Group and to authorize the DPW Director to sign contracts awarded through the Southeastern Regional Services Group (SSERG) for various public works services and supplies 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 vote to award the contracts for the Department of Public Works contracts through the Southeastern Regional Services Group and to authorize the DPW Director to sign contracts awarded through the Southeastern Regional Services Group (SSERG) for various public works services and supplies SECONDED: G Murby VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Murby)
Approve the FY2025 Budget
MOTION: E. Murphy moved to approve the FY2025 Budget 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 FY2025 Budget SECONDED: G Murby VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Murby)
Accept resignation of Ann Thompson from the Board of Trustees of the Affordable Housing Trust as a full member and appoint her as an associate member
MOTION: E. Murphy moved to accept resignation of Ann Thompson from the Board of Trustees of the Affordable Housing Trust as a full member and appoint her as an associate member 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 Ann Thompson from the Board of Trustees of the Affordable Housing Trust as a full member and appoint her as an associate member SECONDED: G Murby VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Murby)
Sign the affiliation agreement between Worcester State University and the Town of Medfield for clinical educational experiences for nursing, speech language pathology, and occupational therapy…
MOTION: E. Murphy moved to sign the affiliation agreement between Worcester State University and the Town of Medfield for clinical educational experiences for nursing, speech language pathology, and occupational therapy students 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 affiliation agreement between Worcester State University and the Town of Medfield for clinical educational experiences for nursing, speech language pathology, and occupational therapy students SECONDED: G Murby VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Murby)
Approve the waiver of the building permit fees for the rooftop heat pump units at the Library, replacement sprinkler heads at the Medfield Public Library, and ceiling repairs at the Parks and…
MOTION: E. Murphy moved to approve the waiver of the building permit fees for the rooftop heat pump units at the Library, replacement sprinkler heads at the Medfield Public Library, and ceiling repairs at the Parks and Recreation Center 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 waiver of the building permit fees for the rooftop heat pump units at the Library, replacement sprinkler heads at the Medfield Public Library, and ceiling repairs at the Parks and Recreation Center SECONDED: G Murby VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Murby)
Approve the waiver of the building permit fee for the emergency repair of a relay that controlled the air vac system to remove diesel exhaust from the apparatus bay at the public safety building
MOTION: E. Murphy moved to approve the waiver of the building permit fee for the emergency repair of a relay that controlled the air vac system to remove diesel exhaust from the apparatus bay at the public safety building 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 waiver of the building permit fee for the emergency repair of a relay that controlled the air vac system to remove diesel exhaust from the apparatus bay at the public safety building SECONDED: G Murby VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Murby)
Approve the request from MEMO to hold the 44th Annual Discover Medfield Day on Saturday, September 28, 2024 from 10am - 4 pm and to do the following: a. to use the town-owned land at…
MOTION: E. Murphy moved to approve the request from MEMO to hold the 44th Annual Discover Medfield Day on Saturday, September 28, 2024 from 10am - 4 pm and to do the following: a. to use the town-owned land at Meetinghouse Pond and portions of North and Frairy Streets and Upham Road b. to approve the Common Victualler license and application and waive the $50 fee c. to hang the banner announcing Discover Medfield Day across Main Street at Baxter Park from around August 18th through Discover Medfield Day subject to Police and Fire Event Form approval 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 request from MEMO to hold the 44th Annual Discover Medfield Day on Saturday, September 28, 2024 from 10am - 4 pm and to do the following: a. to use the town-owned land at Meetinghouse Pond and portions of North and Frairy Streets and Upham Road b. to approve the Common Victualler license and application and waive the $50 fee c. to hang the banner announcing Discover Medfield Day across Main Street at Baxter Park from around August 18th through Discover Medfield Day subject to Police and Fire Event Form approval SECONDED: G Murby VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Murby)
Approve the request from MEMO to hold their annual Summer Concert Series on Thursdays June 6th - August 15th at the Gazebo a. to use the town-owned land around the Gazebo b. to hang the banner…
MOTION: E. Murphy moved to approve the request from MEMO to hold their annual Summer Concert Series on Thursdays June 6th - August 15th at the Gazebo a. to use the town-owned land around the Gazebo b. to hang the banner announcing the Summer Concert Series across Main Street at Baxter Park from around June 2nd through the last concert subject to Police and Fire Event Form approval 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 request from MEMO to hold their annual Summer Concert Series on Thursdays June 6th - August 15th at the Gazebo a. to use the town-owned land around the Gazebo b. to hang the banner announcing the Summer Concert Series across Main Street at Baxter Park from around June 2nd through the last concert subject to Police and Fire Event Form approval SECONDED: G Murby VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Murby)
Approve and sign the 2024-2027 Employment Agreement with Town Administrator Kristine Trierweiler
MOTION: E. Murphy moved to vote to approve and sign the 2024-2027 Employment Agreement with Town Administrator Kristine Trierweiler 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 vote to approve and sign the 2024-2027 Employment Agreement with Town Administrator Kristine Trierweiler 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)
Adjourn the meeting
MOTION: G. Murby motioned to adjourn the meeting SECONDED: G Murby VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
The minutes name Gus Murby as both mover and seconder ("SECONDED: G Murby"), so no seconder is shown.
From the minutes
“MOTION: G. Murby motioned to adjourn the meeting SECONDED: G Murby VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: 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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