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February 18, 2025
11 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Gus Murby, Eileen Murphy, Osler Peterson
Absent: None
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Approve the request from Power Home Remodeling for a solicitor’s license for an initial period of 90 days; permitted hours: Monday–Friday 10:00 AM to sundown (and in no event later than 6:30…
MOTION: To approve the request from Power Home Remodeling for a solicitor’s license for an initial period of 90 days; permitted hours: Monday–Friday 10:00 AM to sundown (and in no event later than 6:30 PM), and Saturdays 9:30 AM–1:30 PM. SECONDED: Mr. Peterson VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; G. Murby, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the request from Power Home Remodeling for a solicitor’s license for an initial period of 90 days; permitted hours: Monday–Friday 10:00 AM to sundown (and in no event later than 6:30 PM), and Saturdays 9:30 AM–1:30 PM. SECONDED: Mr. Peterson VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; G. Murby, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (second: Peterson)
Approve a 90-day solicitor’s license for Boundless Energy (renewable upon satisfactory performance), authorizing hours Monday–Friday 11:00 AM to sundown or 7:00 PM (whichever is earlier) and…
MOTION: Mr. Murby moved to approve a 90-day solicitor’s license for Boundless Energy (renewable upon satisfactory performance), authorizing hours Monday–Friday 11:00 AM to sundown or 7:00 PM (whichever is earlier) and Saturdays 10:00 AM–2:00 PM. SECONDED: Mr. Peterson VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; G. Murby, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Murby moved to approve a 90-day solicitor’s license for Boundless Energy (renewable upon satisfactory performance), authorizing hours Monday–Friday 11:00 AM to sundown or 7:00 PM (whichever is earlier) and Saturdays 10:00 AM–2:00 PM. SECONDED: Mr. Peterson VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; G. Murby, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)
Approve Bellforge’s request to use the front lawn for summertime activities May through October 2025, with the understanding that (i) the layout may be adjusted to accommodate Trinity’s…
MOTION: To approve Bellforge’s request to use the front lawn for summertime activities May through October 2025, with the understanding that (i) the layout may be adjusted to accommodate Trinity’s infrastructure work, and (ii) any alcohol service will return to the Board for one-day licenses; Ms. Mineo may return with a refined map if needed. SECONDED: Mr. Peterson VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; G. Murby, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve Bellforge’s request to use the front lawn for summertime activities May through October 2025, with the understanding that (i) the layout may be adjusted to accommodate Trinity’s infrastructure work, and (ii) any alcohol service will return to the Board for one-day licenses; Ms. Mineo may return with a refined map if needed. SECONDED: Mr. Peterson VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; G. Murby, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (second: Peterson)
Approve one-day liquor licenses for the COA for: • March 19, 2025, 5–7 PM (Saint Patrick’s Day Dinner) • June 18, 2025, 5–7 PM (COA Cookout) • July 23, 2025, 5–7 PM (COA Cookout) • August 13…
MOTION: To approve one-day liquor licenses for the COA for: • March 19, 2025, 5–7 PM (Saint Patrick’s Day Dinner) • June 18, 2025, 5–7 PM (COA Cookout) • July 23, 2025, 5–7 PM (COA Cookout) • August 13, 2025, 5–7 PM (COA Cookout) • September 17, 2025, 5–7 PM (COA Cookout) SECONDED: Mr. Peterson VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; G. Murby, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve one-day liquor licenses for the COA for: • March 19, 2025, 5–7 PM (Saint Patrick’s Day Dinner) • June 18, 2025, 5–7 PM (COA Cookout) • July 23, 2025, 5–7 PM (COA Cookout) • August 13, 2025, 5–7 PM (COA Cookout) • September 17, 2025, 5–7 PM (COA Cookout) SECONDED: Mr. Peterson VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; G. Murby, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (second: Peterson)
Appoint Marion Bonoldi, Tracey Klenk, and Gerry Kazanjian to the 375th Committee
MOTION: Mr. Murby moved to appoint Marion Bonoldi, Tracey Klenk, and Gerry Kazanjian to the 375th Committee. SECONDED: Mr. Peterson VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; G. Murby, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Murby moved to appoint Marion Bonoldi, Tracey Klenk, and Gerry Kazanjian to the 375th Committee. SECONDED: Mr. Peterson VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; G. Murby, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)
Appoint Brittney Franklin (ex officio), Maria De La Fuente (ex officio), Brandie Morris, Doug Lawrence, Jeff Hyman, and Christine McCue Potts to the Wayfinding Committee
MOTION: Mr. Murby moved to appoint Brittney Franklin (ex officio), Maria De La Fuente (ex officio), Brandie Morris, Doug Lawrence, Jeff Hyman, and Christine McCue Potts to the Wayfinding Committee. SECONDED: Mr. Peterson VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; G. Murby, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Murby moved to appoint Brittney Franklin (ex officio), Maria De La Fuente (ex officio), Brandie Morris, Doug Lawrence, Jeff Hyman, and Christine McCue Potts to the Wayfinding Committee. SECONDED: Mr. Peterson VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; G. Murby, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)
Appoint Nicholas Tawa to the Conservation Commission, to serve the unexpired term as noted
MOTION: Mr. Murby moved to appoint Nicholas Tawa to the Conservation Commission, to serve the unexpired term as noted. SECONDED: Mr. Peterson VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; G. Murby, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Murby moved to appoint Nicholas Tawa to the Conservation Commission, to serve the unexpired term as noted. SECONDED: Mr. Peterson VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; G. Murby, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)
Approve the renewal of the annual CAI contract for tax map maintenance services for the term 03/01/2025–04/30/2026 at $3,500 plus $20 per new/changed building
MOTION: Mr. Murby moved to approve the renewal of the annual CAI contract for tax map maintenance services for the term 03/01/2025–04/30/2026 at $3,500 plus $20 per new/changed building. SECONDED: Mr. Peterson VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; G. Murby, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Murby moved to approve the renewal of the annual CAI contract for tax map maintenance services for the term 03/01/2025–04/30/2026 at $3,500 plus $20 per new/changed building. SECONDED: Mr. Peterson VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; G. Murby, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)
Authorize the Town Administrator to renew electricity and natural gas utility contracts as market conditions warrant
MOTION: Mr. Murby moved to authorize the Town Administrator to renew electricity and natural gas utility contracts as market conditions warrant. SECONDED: Mr. Peterson VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; G. Murby, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Murby moved to authorize the Town Administrator to renew electricity and natural gas utility contracts as market conditions warrant. SECONDED: Mr. Peterson VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; G. Murby, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)
Declare a snow emergency and authorize deficit spending for Snow & Ice operations
MOTION: Mr. Murby moved to declare a snow emergency and authorize deficit spending for Snow & Ice operations. SECONDED: Mr. Peterson VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; G. Murby, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Murby moved to declare a snow emergency and authorize deficit spending for Snow & Ice operations. SECONDED: Mr. Peterson VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; G. Murby, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)
Enter Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to pending litigation, with the Chair determining that an open meeting would be detrimental to the Town’s negotiating position, and that…
MOTION: Mr. Murby moved that the Board enter Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to pending litigation, with the Chair determining that an open meeting would be detrimental to the Town’s negotiating position, and that the open session will not reconvene. SECONDED: Mr. Peterson VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; G. Murby, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Murby moved that the Board enter Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to pending litigation, with the Chair determining that an open meeting would be detrimental to the Town’s negotiating position, and that the open session will not reconvene. SECONDED: Mr. Peterson VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; G. Murby, aye; O. Peterson, aye 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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