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Medfield Select Board
How the Medfield Select Board voted, from the Select Board’s official minutes. 3 Select Board members elected townwide for three-year terms. On March 26, 2024 the board chose Eileen Murphy as Chair and Gus Murby as Clerk; each vote is recorded as 2-0 with only two members named. The minutes for June 12, 2024 to January 6, 2025 are not online except July 16, August 20 and September 17, 2024. Covers 16 meetings, March 26 to March 18, 2025.
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What does the Select Board do? It is the town’s executive board. It prepares the Town Meeting warrant (the list of articles voters decide), appoints members of many town boards, hires the town’s top staff, signs warrants to pay town bills, and grants licenses and permits.
Town Meeting, not the Select Board, votes the town budget and town bylaws.
Sources: Massachusetts Select Board Handbook (MMA) · Mass. Division of Local Services: the town budgetYour Medfield ballot: 13 quizzes, about a minute each.
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Members
Gus MurbyClerk · Elected townwide · at 14 of 16 meetings
Osler PetersonMember · Elected townwide · at 16 of 16 meetings"At X of Y meetings" counts the members the minutes list as present at the start of each meeting in this record. Members who step out are listed on each meeting page.
Meetings
About missing minutes
Loaded: 215 Medfield Board of Selectmen and Select Board meetings with minutes, from January 2, 2018 through June 30, 2026, including three joint meetings (only this board’s votes are shown), three special meetings and one work session. These come from the town’s Agenda Center, which also holds some older minutes from 2014 to 2017 that MassVoter has not loaded. Not here: meetings whose minutes were never posted, including most of June to November 2023, mid-September 2024 to early January 2025, mid-May to the end of October 2025, most of November and December 2025, and every meeting after June 30, 2026. In all, more than 80 Select Board meetings from 2018 to September 2026 have an agenda in the Agenda Center but no minutes. MassVoter is asking the town for these minutes. Medfield’s minutes usually name the mover and seconder and say the vote was unanimous, give a count such as “Vote: 3-0-0”, or (in 2020 and 2021) record a roll call naming each member. When the count or the word “unanimous” matches the members present, each member is shown voting as recorded. Some minutes give a count that does not match the members present, name only two members in a roll call, or give a split count without saying who voted which way; those 22 votes show the count only, with a note. 34 votes record no count (for example “it was so voted”) or are a choice between candidates, and show the result only. Seven minutes files are scans and were read by text recognition (May 22, May 29, June 5, October 2, October 16 and October 30, 2018; March 16, 2021). We will ask the town to confirm any noted vote.
Votes where members disagreed
Most board votes are unanimous. These are the ones where at least one member voted no or abstained, newest first.
Feb 4Authorize the Town Administrator to sign the grant contract…Motion: MOTION: Mr. Peterson moved to authorize the Town Administrator to sign…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · see note
February 4, 2025: Authorize the Town Administrator to sign the grant contract and Contractor Authorized Signatory Form for the $50,000 state budget earmark for improvements at the Dwight Derby House, Medfield…
MOTION: Mr. Peterson moved to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the grant contract and Contractor Authorized Signatory Form for the $50,000 state budget earmark for improvements at the Dwight Derby House, Medfield Historical Society building, and Kingsbury Grist Mill. SECONDED: Mr. Peterson VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
The minutes name Osler Peterson as both mover and seconder ("SECONDED: Mr. Peterson"), so no seconder is shown.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Peterson moved to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the grant contract and Contractor Authorized Signatory Form for the $50,000 state budget earmark for improvements at the Dwight Derby House, Medfield Historical Society building, and Kingsbury Grist Mill. SECONDED: Mr. Peterson VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Peterson)
Sep 17Sign the contract with Beta Engineering for West/27 intersection…Motion: G. Murby motioned to sign the contract with Beta Engineering for…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · see note
September 17, 2024: Sign the contract with Beta Engineering for West/27 intersection Design. Period of performance from September 17, 2024 to December 31st, 2026 in the amount of $300,000. Also, to authorize an…
G. Murby motioned to sign the contract with Beta Engineering for West/27 intersection Design. Period of performance from September 17, 2024 to December 31st, 2026 in the amount of $300,000. Also, to authorize an additional $30,000 from Chapter 90 for design to bring the total to $330,000. SECONDED: G. Murby VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye; G. Murby, 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
“G. Murby motioned to sign the contract with Beta Engineering for West/27 intersection Design. Period of performance from September 17, 2024 to December 31st, 2026 in the amount of $300,000. Also, to authorize an additional $30,000 from Chapter 90 for design to bring the total to $330,000. SECONDED: G. Murby VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murby)
Aug 20Rescind votes to provide $45,000 in ARPA funding for…Motion: G. Murby motioned to rescind votes to provide $45,000 in ARPA…Passed Unanimous, 2 present · see note
August 20, 2024: Rescind votes to provide $45,000 in ARPA funding for Economic Development previously approved and $58,000 in ARPA funding for Fuel Assistance previously approved
G. Murby motioned to rescind votes to provide $45,000 in ARPA funding for Economic Development previously approved and $58,000 in ARPA funding for Fuel Assistance previously approved. SECONDED: E. Murphy VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; G. Murby, aye; NB - O. Peterson recuse and did not participate MOTION CARRIES: 2-0
The minutes say "NB - O. Peterson recuse and did not participate"; the other two members voted aye.
From the minutes
“G. Murby motioned to rescind votes to provide $45,000 in ARPA funding for Economic Development previously approved and $58,000 in ARPA funding for Fuel Assistance previously approved. SECONDED: E. Murphy VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; G. Murby, aye; NB - O. Peterson recuse and did not participate MOTION CARRIES: 2-0.” (Motion: Murby, second: Murphy)
Aug 20Approve the following expenditures from the Town’s Norfolk County…Motion: G. Murby motioned to approve the following expenditures from the Town’s…Passed 2–0 · see note
August 20, 2024: Approve the following expenditures from the Town’s Norfolk County American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) allocation a. Hinkley Playground - $25,000 b. Duct Cleaning - $100,000 c. Tree Planting -…
G. Murby motioned to approve the following expenditures from the Town’s Norfolk County American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) allocation a. Hinkley Playground - $25,000 b. Duct Cleaning - $100,000 c. Tree Planting - $10,000 d. Rental/Utility Assistance Reimbursement to The Medfield Foundation - $47,965 SECONDED: E. Murphy VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; G. Murby, aye MOTION CARRIES: 2-0
The minutes list Osler Peterson as present, but the recorded vote names only Eileen Murphy and Gus Murby (2-0), so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“G. Murby motioned to approve the following expenditures from the Town’s Norfolk County American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) allocation a. Hinkley Playground - $25,000 b. Duct Cleaning - $100,000 c. Tree Planting - $10,000 d. Rental/Utility Assistance Reimbursement to The Medfield Foundation - $47,965 SECONDED: E. Murphy VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; G. Murby, aye MOTION CARRIES: 2-0.” (Motion: Murby, second: Murphy)
Jun 11Sign the contract with Big Belly Solar LLC for…Motion: G. Murby motioned to sign the contract with Big Belly Solar…Passed 2–0 · see note
June 11, 2024: Sign the contract with Big Belly Solar LLC for one new double-station solar trash and recycling compactor totaling $8,494.60 to be delivered no later than October 31st, 2024
G. Murby motioned to sign the contract with Big Belly Solar LLC for one new double-station solar trash and recycling compactor totaling $8,494.60 to be delivered no later than October 31st, 2024 SECONDED:E. Murphy VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; aye; G. Murby, aye MOTION CARRIES: 2-0
The minutes list Osler Peterson as present, but the recorded vote names only Eileen Murphy and Gus Murby (2-0), so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“G. Murby motioned to sign the contract with Big Belly Solar LLC for one new double-station solar trash and recycling compactor totaling $8,494.60 to be delivered no later than October 31st, 2024 SECONDED:E. Murphy VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; aye; G. Murby, aye MOTION CARRIES: 2-0.” (Motion: Murby, second: Murphy)
Jun 11Sign the contract with JF Petroleum Group to furnish…Motion: G. Murby motioned to sign the contract with JF Petroleum Group…Passed 2–0 · see note
June 11, 2024: Sign the contract with JF Petroleum Group to furnish and install a new GasBoy System Island Pedestal and a TLS4B Console and Software at the DPW Garage totaling $24,178.64 to…
G. Murby motioned to sign the contract with JF Petroleum Group to furnish and install a new GasBoy System Island Pedestal and a TLS4B Console and Software at the DPW Garage totaling $24,178.64 to be installed no later than December 31st, 2024 SECONDED:E. Murphy VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; aye; G. Murby, aye MOTION CARRIES: 2-0
The minutes list Osler Peterson as present, but the recorded vote names only Eileen Murphy and Gus Murby (2-0), so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“G. Murby motioned to sign the contract with JF Petroleum Group to furnish and install a new GasBoy System Island Pedestal and a TLS4B Console and Software at the DPW Garage totaling $24,178.64 to be installed no later than December 31st, 2024 SECONDED:E. Murphy VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; aye; G. Murby, aye MOTION CARRIES: 2-0.” (Motion: Murby, second: Murphy)
Jun 11Accept the SERSG DPW Supply IFB for one-year period…Motion: G. Murby motioned to accept the SERSG DPW Supply IFB for…Passed 2–0 · see note
June 11, 2024: Accept the SERSG DPW Supply IFB for one-year period commencing on July 1, 2024
G. Murby motioned to accept the SERSG DPW Supply IFB for one-year period commencing on July 1, 2024 SECONDED:E. Murphy VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; aye; G. Murby, aye MOTION CARRIES: 2-0
The minutes list Osler Peterson as present, but the recorded vote names only Eileen Murphy and Gus Murby (2-0), so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“G. Murby motioned to accept the SERSG DPW Supply IFB for one-year period commencing on July 1, 2024 SECONDED:E. Murphy VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; aye; G. Murby, aye MOTION CARRIES: 2-0.” (Motion: Murby, second: Murphy)
Mar 26Elect Eileen Murphy as the Chair of the Select…Motion: MOTION: G. Murby motioned to vote to elect Eileen Murphy as…Passed 2–0 · see note
March 26, 2024: Elect Eileen Murphy as the Chair of the Select Board
MOTION: G. Murby motioned to vote to elect Eileen Murphy as the Chair of the Select Board SECONDED: O. Peterson VOTE: G. Murby, aye; aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 2-0
The minutes list Eileen Murphy as present, but the recorded vote names only Gus Murby and Osler Peterson (2-0), so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“MOTION: G. Murby motioned to vote to elect Eileen Murphy as the Chair of the Select Board SECONDED: O. Peterson VOTE: G. Murby, aye; aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 2-0.” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)
Mar 26Elect Gustave Murby as Clerk of the Select BoardMotion: MOTION: O. Peterson motioned to vote to elect Gustave Murby as…Passed 2–0 · see note
March 26, 2024: Elect Gustave Murby as Clerk of the Select Board
MOTION: O. Peterson motioned to vote to elect Gustave Murby as Clerk of the Select Board SECONDED: E. Murphy VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 2-0
The minutes list Gus Murby as present, but the recorded vote names only Eileen Murphy and Osler Peterson (2-0), so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“MOTION: O. Peterson motioned to vote to elect Gustave Murby as Clerk of the Select Board SECONDED: E. Murphy VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 2-0.” (Motion: Peterson, second: 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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