MassVoter.com← Medfield Select BoardMedfield Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
January 7, 2025
10 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Gus Murby, Eileen Murphy, Osler Peterson
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the letter of support for Trinity’s acquisition and adaptive reuse of the Medfield State Hospital, with the addition that the project aligns with the state’s housing goals
MOTION: Mr. Murby moved to approve the letter of support for Trinity’s acquisition and adaptive reuse of the Medfield State Hospital, with the addition that the project aligns with the state’s housing goals. SECONDED:Mr Peterson VOTE: Mr. Murby – Yes; Ms. Murphy – Yes; Mr. Peterson – Yes MOTION CARRIES: 3–0
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Murby moved to approve the letter of support for Trinity’s acquisition and adaptive reuse of the Medfield State Hospital, with the addition that the project aligns with the state’s housing goals. SECONDED:Mr Peterson VOTE: Mr. Murby – Yes; Ms. Murphy – Yes; Mr. Peterson – Yes MOTION CARRIES: 3–0.” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)
Mr. Murby to accept the resignation of Ms. Claire Mann from the Board of Water and Sewerage
Motion: Mr. Murby to accept the resignation of Ms. Claire Mann from the Board of Water and Sewerage. SECONDED:Mr Peterson VOTE: Mr. Murby – Yes; Ms. Murphy – Yes; Mr. Peterson – Yes MOTION CARRIES: 3–0
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murby to accept the resignation of Ms. Claire Mann from the Board of Water and Sewerage. SECONDED:Mr Peterson VOTE: Mr. Murby – Yes; Ms. Murphy – Yes; Mr. Peterson – Yes MOTION CARRIES: 3–0.” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)
Mr. Murby to appoint Mr. David Pucci as a full member of the Board of Water and Sewerage
Motion: Mr. Murby to appoint Mr. David Pucci as a full member of the Board of Water and Sewerage. SECONDED: Mr Peterson VOTE: Mr. Murby – Yes; Ms. Murphy – Yes; Mr. Peterson – Yes MOTION CARRIES: 3–0
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murby to appoint Mr. David Pucci as a full member of the Board of Water and Sewerage. SECONDED: Mr Peterson VOTE: Mr. Murby – Yes; Ms. Murphy – Yes; Mr. Peterson – Yes MOTION CARRIES: 3–0.” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)
Award Selbert Perkins Design the contract to develop a wayfinding and signage master plan for the downtown
MOTION: Mr. Murby moved to award Selbert Perkins Design the contract to develop a wayfinding and signage master plan for the downtown. SECONDED: Mr Peterson VOTE: Mr. Murby – Yes; Ms. Murphy – Yes; Mr. Peterson – Yes MOTION CARRIES: 3–0
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Murby moved to award Selbert Perkins Design the contract to develop a wayfinding and signage master plan for the downtown. SECONDED: Mr Peterson VOTE: Mr. Murby – Yes; Ms. Murphy – Yes; Mr. Peterson – Yes MOTION CARRIES: 3–0.” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)
Approve the contract with Trojan Technologies for a new ultraviolet system at the wastewater treatment plant for $324,000, to be delivered by December 31, 2025
Motion: Mr. Murby moved to approve the contract with Trojan Technologies for a new ultraviolet system at the wastewater treatment plant for $324,000, to be delivered by December 31, 2025. SECONDED: Mr Peterson VOTE: Mr. Murby – Yes; Ms. Murphy – Yes; Mr. Peterson – Yes MOTION CARRIES: 3–0
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murby moved to approve the contract with Trojan Technologies for a new ultraviolet system at the wastewater treatment plant for $324,000, to be delivered by December 31, 2025. SECONDED: Mr Peterson VOTE: Mr. Murby – Yes; Ms. Murphy – Yes; Mr. Peterson – Yes MOTION CARRIES: 3–0.” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)
Authorize the Chair of the Select Board to sign the temporary lease with the United Church of Christ for Parks and Recreation space
MOTION: Mr. Murby moved to authorize the Chair of the Select Board to sign the temporary lease with the United Church of Christ for Parks and Recreation space. SECONDED: Mr.Peterson VOTE: Mr. Murby – Yes; Ms. Murphy – Yes; Mr. Peterson – Yes MOTION CARRIES: 3–0
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Murby moved to authorize the Chair of the Select Board to sign the temporary lease with the United Church of Christ for Parks and Recreation space. SECONDED: Mr.Peterson VOTE: Mr. Murby – Yes; Ms. Murphy – Yes; Mr. Peterson – Yes MOTION CARRIES: 3–0.” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)
Approve the Souls of Medfield 10K race on April 27, 2025, pending public safety approval
MOTION: Mr. Murby moved to approve the Souls of Medfield 10K race on April 27, 2025, pending public safety approval. SECONDED:Mr Peterson VOTE: Mr. Murby – Yes; Ms. Murphy – Yes; Mr. Peterson – Yes MOTION CARRIES: 3–0
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Murby moved to approve the Souls of Medfield 10K race on April 27, 2025, pending public safety approval. SECONDED:Mr Peterson VOTE: Mr. Murby – Yes; Ms. Murphy – Yes; Mr. Peterson – Yes MOTION CARRIES: 3–0.” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)
Close the 2025 Annual Town Meeting warrant
MOTION: Mr. Murby moved to close the 2025 Annual Town Meeting warrant. SECONDED: Mr Peterson VOTE: Mr. Murby – Yes; Ms. Murphy – Yes; Mr. Peterson – Yes MOTION CARRIES: 3–0
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Murby moved to close the 2025 Annual Town Meeting warrant. SECONDED: Mr Peterson VOTE: Mr. Murby – Yes; Ms. Murphy – Yes; Mr. Peterson – Yes MOTION CARRIES: 3–0.” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)
Accept a gift of $519 from the Wheelock Parent Teacher Organization to Medfield Outreach and to authorize Medfield Outreach to expend the same
MOTION: Mr. Murby moved to accept a gift of $519 from the Wheelock Parent Teacher Organization to Medfield Outreach and to authorize Medfield Outreach to expend the same. SECONDED: Mr Peterson VOTE: Mr. Murby – Yes; Ms. Murphy – Yes; Mr. Peterson – Yes MOTION CARRIES: 3–0
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Murby moved to accept a gift of $519 from the Wheelock Parent Teacher Organization to Medfield Outreach and to authorize Medfield Outreach to expend the same. SECONDED: Mr Peterson VOTE: Mr. Murby – Yes; Ms. Murphy – Yes; Mr. Peterson – Yes MOTION CARRIES: 3–0.” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)
Adjourn
MOTION: Mr. Murby moved to adjourn. SECONDED: Mr Peterson VOTE: Mr. Murby – Yes; Ms. Murphy – Yes; Mr. Peterson – Yes MOTION CARRIES: 3–0
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Murby moved to adjourn. SECONDED: Mr Peterson VOTE: Mr. Murby – Yes; Ms. Murphy – Yes; Mr. 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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