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April 30, 2024
14 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Gus Murby, Eileen Murphy, Osler Peterson
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the request to hold the annual Lions Toll booth downtown at Main/North Street, at the Transfer Station and in front of Blue Moon on Saturday, May 4th from 9am-12pm
MOTION: G. Murby motioned to approve the request to hold the annual Lions Toll booth downtown at Main/North Street, at the Transfer Station and in front of Blue Moon on Saturday, May 4th from 9am-12pm SECONDED:O. Peterson VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: G. Murby motioned to approve the request to hold the annual Lions Toll booth downtown at Main/North Street, at the Transfer Station and in front of Blue Moon on Saturday, May 4th from 9am-12pm SECONDED:O. Peterson VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)
Approve the requests for one day liquor licenses for Bellforge held at Medfield State Hospital on the following dates/times: Saturday, May 18th (12:00-5:00PM), Saturday, June 1st…
MOTION: G. Murby motioned to approve the requests for one day liquor licenses for Bellforge held at Medfield State Hospital on the following dates/times: Saturday, May 18th (12:00-5:00PM), Saturday, June 1st (12:00-5:00PM), Sunday, June 9th (12:00-5:00PM), Saturday, June 15th (12:00-5:00PM), Wednesday, June 19th (5:00-8:00PM), Wednesday, June 26th (5:00-8:00PM), Wednesday, July 10th (5:00-8:00PM), Wednesday, July 17th (5:00-8:00PM), Saturday, July 20th (5:00-8:00PM), Sunday, July 21st (5:00-8:00PM), Wednesday, July 24th (5:00-8:00PM), Saturday, July 27th (5:00-8:00PM), Sunday, July 28th (5:00-8:00PM), Monday, July 29th (5:00-9:00PM), Wednesday, July 31st (5:00-8:00PM), Wednesday, August 7th (5:00-8:00PM), Wednesday, August 14th (5:00-8:00PM), Wednesday, August 21st (5:00-8:00PM), Wednesday, August 28th (5:00-8:00PM), Saturday, September 14th (3:00-8:00PM), Saturday, September 21st (3:00-8:00PM), Saturday, October 5th (3:00-8:00PM), Saturday, October 19th (12:00-5:00PM), and Saturday, October 26th (12:00-5:00PM). SECONDED:O. Peterson VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: G. Murby motioned to approve the requests for one day liquor licenses for Bellforge held at Medfield State Hospital on the following dates/times: Saturday, May 18th (12:00-5:00PM), Saturday, June 1st (12:00-5:00PM), Sunday, June 9th (12:00-5:00PM), Saturday, June 15th (12:00-5:00PM), Wednesday, June 19th (5:00-8:00PM), Wednesday, June 26th (5:00-8:00PM), Wednesday, July 10th (5:00-8:00PM), Wednesday, July 17th (5:00-8:00PM), Saturday, July 20th (5:00-8:00PM), Sunday, July 21st (5:00-8:00PM), Wednesday, July 24th (5:00-8:00PM), Saturday, July 27th (5:00-8:00PM), Sunday, July 28th (5:00-8:00PM), Monday, July 29th (5:00-9:00PM), Wednesday, July 31st (5:00-8:00PM), Wednesday, August 7th (5:00-8:00PM), Wednesday, August 14th (5:00-8:00PM), Wednesday, August 21st (5:00-8:00PM), Wednesday, August 28th (5:00-8:00PM), Saturday, September 14th (3:00-8:00PM), Saturday, September 21st (3:00-8:00PM), Saturday, October 5th (3:00-8:00PM), Saturday, October 19th (12:00-5:00PM), and Saturday, October 26th (12:00-5:00PM). SECONDED:O. Peterson VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)
Approve the requests for a series of events as contained in the meeting packet, submitted by Bellforge for the Medfield State Hospital conditioned upon Public Safety approval
G. Murby motioned to approve the requests for a series of events as contained in the meeting packet, submitted by Bellforge for the Medfield State Hospital conditioned upon Public Safety approval. SECONDED:O. Peterson VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“G. Murby motioned to approve the requests for a series of events as contained in the meeting packet, submitted by Bellforge for the Medfield State Hospital conditioned upon Public Safety approval. SECONDED:O. Peterson VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)
Authorize the Chair to sign the letter of support for the Underutilized Properties Program administered by MassDevelopment to fund remediation inside the infirmary on the Medfield State…
G. Murby motioned to authorize the Chair to sign the letter of support for the Underutilized Properties Program administered by MassDevelopment to fund remediation inside the infirmary on the Medfield State Hospital campus SECONDED:O. Peterson VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“G. Murby motioned to authorize the Chair to sign the letter of support for the Underutilized Properties Program administered by MassDevelopment to fund remediation inside the infirmary on the Medfield State Hospital campus SECONDED:O. Peterson VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)
Approve 5% across the board rent increases for the coming year for Medfield Aura, Medfield Hillside Village and Medfield Meadows; 5% increase for existing tenants to their existing rents, and…
G. Murby motioned to approve 5% across the board rent increases for the coming year for Medfield Aura, Medfield Hillside Village and Medfield Meadows; 5% increase for existing tenants to their existing rents, and 5% increase t the new tenant rate from 2023 SECONDED:O. Peterson VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“G. Murby motioned to approve 5% across the board rent increases for the coming year for Medfield Aura, Medfield Hillside Village and Medfield Meadows; 5% increase for existing tenants to their existing rents, and 5% increase t the new tenant rate from 2023 SECONDED:O. Peterson VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)
Approve the request to increase rent for 67 North Street Unit 1B
G. Murby motioned to approve the request to increase rent for 67 North Street Unit 1B SECONDED:O. Peterson VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“G. Murby motioned to approve the request to increase rent for 67 North Street Unit 1B SECONDED:O. Peterson VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)
Authorize the Chair to re-sign the Contractor Authorized Signatory to receive the updated state earmark of $50,000 for Metacomet Park improvements following 9C cuts
G. Murby motioned to authorize the Chair to re-sign the Contractor Authorized Signatory to receive the updated state earmark of $50,000 for Metacomet Park improvements following 9C cuts SECONDED:O. Peterson VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“G. Murby motioned to authorize the Chair to re-sign the Contractor Authorized Signatory to receive the updated state earmark of $50,000 for Metacomet Park improvements following 9C cuts SECONDED:O. Peterson VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)
Approve the one-day liquor license request from 7th Wave for an event for the Beginning Years Parents Association Spring Event on May 3 from 5-7pm
G. Murby motioned to approve the one-day liquor license request from 7th Wave for an event for the Beginning Years Parents Association Spring Event on May 3 from 5-7pm SECONDED:O. Peterson VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“G. Murby motioned to approve the one-day liquor license request from 7th Wave for an event for the Beginning Years Parents Association Spring Event on May 3 from 5-7pm SECONDED:O. Peterson VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)
Sign with Suburban Glass & Mirror Co., Inc. for $16,492 for previously authorized emergency brick facade repairs at the Medfield Public Library
G. Murby motioned to sign with Suburban Glass & Mirror Co., Inc. for $16,492 for previously authorized emergency brick facade repairs at the Medfield Public Library SECONDED:O. Peterson VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“G. Murby motioned to sign with Suburban Glass & Mirror Co., Inc. for $16,492 for previously authorized emergency brick facade repairs at the Medfield Public Library SECONDED:O. Peterson VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)
Authorize the Town Administrator to sign the legal services agreement between the Town of Medfield and Attorney William Solomon for Comcast Cable License Renewal Process
G. Murby motioned to vote to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the legal services agreement between the Town of Medfield and Attorney William Solomon for Comcast Cable License Renewal Process SECONDED:O. Peterson VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“G. Murby motioned to vote to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the legal services agreement between the Town of Medfield and Attorney William Solomon for Comcast Cable License Renewal Process SECONDED:O. Peterson VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)
Sign an amendment to the 2013 Settlement and Cooperation Agreement with DCAMM for Medfield State Hospital Remediation
G. Murby motioned to vote to sign an amendment to the 2013 Settlement and Cooperation Agreement with DCAMM for Medfield State Hospital Remediation SECONDED:O. Peterson VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“G. Murby motioned to vote to sign an amendment to the 2013 Settlement and Cooperation Agreement with DCAMM for Medfield State Hospital Remediation SECONDED:O. Peterson VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)
Approve the items on the consent agenda
MOTION: G. Murby motioned to approve the items on the consent agenda. SECONDED:O. Peterson VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: G. Murby motioned to approve the items on the consent agenda. SECONDED:O. Peterson VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)
Approve the meeting minutes for February 20, 2024
MOTION: G. Murby motioned to approve the meeting minutes for February 20, 2024 SECONDED:O. Peterson VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: G. Murby motioned to approve the meeting minutes for February 20, 2024 SECONDED:O. Peterson VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)
The Select Board to go into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to litigation PFAS
MOTION: G. Murby motioned for the Select Board to go into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to litigation PFAS.
From the minutes
“MOTION: G. Murby motioned for the Select Board to go into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to litigation PFAS. … SECONDED: O. Peterson ROLL CALL VOTE: G. Murby, yes; E. Murphy, yes; O. Peterson, yes MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)
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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