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Medfield Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting

March 4, 2025

12 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Eileen Murphy, Osler Peterson

Absent: Gus Murby

Every vote, in order

Accept the resignation of Molly Frankel from the Medfield Outreach Advisory Committee

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 2 present

MOTION: To accept the resignation of Molly Frankel from the Medfield Outreach Advisory Committee. SECONDED: Mr. Peterson VOTE: G. Murby, absent; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 2-0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: To accept the resignation of Molly Frankel from the Medfield Outreach Advisory Committee. SECONDED: Mr. Peterson VOTE: G. Murby, absent; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 2-0..” (second: Peterson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve the contract with American Service Company for fire alarm system replacement at the Library in the amount of $83,000

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 2 present

MOTION: To approve the contract with American Service Company for fire alarm system replacement at the Library in the amount of $83,000. SECONDED: Mr. Peterson VOTE: G. Murby, absent; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 2-0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: To approve the contract with American Service Company for fire alarm system replacement at the Library in the amount of $83,000. SECONDED: Mr. Peterson VOTE: G. Murby, absent; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 2-0..” (second: Peterson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve the contract with Suburban Glass & Mirror for window repairs at the Library in the amount of $43,840

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 2 present

MOTION: To approve the contract with Suburban Glass & Mirror for window repairs at the Library in the amount of $43,840. SECONDED: Mr. Peterson VOTE: G. Murby, absent; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 2-0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: To approve the contract with Suburban Glass & Mirror for window repairs at the Library in the amount of $43,840. SECONDED: Mr. Peterson VOTE: G. Murby, absent; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 2-0..” (second: Peterson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve the amendment for an extension of time for the contract with Beta Group for the design of the Council on Aging garage

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 2 present

MOTION: To approve the amendment for an extension of time for the contract with Beta Group for the design of the Council on Aging garage. SECONDED: Mr. Peterson VOTE: G. Murby, absent; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 2-0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: To approve the amendment for an extension of time for the contract with Beta Group for the design of the Council on Aging garage. SECONDED: Mr. Peterson VOTE: G. Murby, absent; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 2-0..” (second: Peterson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve the use of $3,516 from the economic vitality fund for electrical work

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 2 present

MOTION:To approve the use of $3,516 from the economic vitality fund for electrical work. SECONDED: Mr. Peterson VOTE: G. Murby, absent; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 2-0.

From the minutes

“MOTION:To approve the use of $3,516 from the economic vitality fund for electrical work. SECONDED: Mr. Peterson VOTE: G. Murby, absent; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 2-0..” (second: Peterson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Sign the contract with Beta for site design and stormwater plan for the proposed modular unit at Hinkley Pond for Parks and Recreation

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 2 present

MOTION: To sign the contract with Beta for site design and stormwater plan for the proposed modular unit at Hinkley Pond for Parks and Recreation. SECONDED: Mr. Peterson VOTE: G. Murby, absent; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 2-0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: To sign the contract with Beta for site design and stormwater plan for the proposed modular unit at Hinkley Pond for Parks and Recreation. SECONDED: Mr. Peterson VOTE: G. Murby, absent; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 2-0..” (second: Peterson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Accept the SER SGDPW service awards contract for the period of March 1, 2025 through February 28, 2026 and to authorize the Director of Public Works to sign the contract

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 2 present

MOTION: To accept the SER SGDPW service awards contract for the period of March 1, 2025 through February 28, 2026 and to authorize the Director of Public Works to sign the contract. SECONDED: Mr. Peterson VOTE: G. Murby, absent; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 2-0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: To accept the SER SGDPW service awards contract for the period of March 1, 2025 through February 28, 2026 and to authorize the Director of Public Works to sign the contract. SECONDED: Mr. Peterson VOTE: G. Murby, absent; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 2-0..” (second: Peterson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Approve the contract with Amanda Decker for assistance in writing and submitting the Drug-Free Communities grant

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 2 present

MOTION: To approve the contract with Amanda Decker for assistance in writing and submitting the Drug-Free Communities grant. SECONDED: Mr. Peterson VOTE: G. Murby, absent; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 2-0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: To approve the contract with Amanda Decker for assistance in writing and submitting the Drug-Free Communities grant. SECONDED: Mr. Peterson VOTE: G. Murby, absent; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 2-0..” (second: Peterson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Approve the event request subject to public safety approval for Medfield Little League Opening Day festivities on Sunday, May 4, 2025

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 2 present

MOTION: To approve the event request subject to public safety approval for Medfield Little League Opening Day festivities on Sunday, May 4, 2025. SECONDED: Mr. Peterson VOTE: G. Murby, absent; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 2-0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: To approve the event request subject to public safety approval for Medfield Little League Opening Day festivities on Sunday, May 4, 2025. SECONDED: Mr. Peterson VOTE: G. Murby, absent; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 2-0..” (second: Peterson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Sign the letter of support for a broadband equity grant allowing Comcast to connect 15 underserved Medfield addresses

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 2 present

MOTION: To sign the letter of support for a broadband equity grant allowing Comcast to connect 15 underserved Medfield addresses. SECONDED: Mr. Peterson VOTE: G. Murby, absent; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 2-0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: To sign the letter of support for a broadband equity grant allowing Comcast to connect 15 underserved Medfield addresses. SECONDED: Mr. Peterson VOTE: G. Murby, absent; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 2-0..” (second: Peterson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Allow signage at the usual town locations advertising “Art N’ Bloom” from April 6 to April 13, 2025

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 2 present

MOTION:To allow signage at the usual town locations advertising “Art N’ Bloom” from April 6 to April 13, 2025. SECONDED: Mr. Peterson VOTE: G. Murby, absent; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 2-0.

From the minutes

“MOTION:To allow signage at the usual town locations advertising “Art N’ Bloom” from April 6 to April 13, 2025. SECONDED: Mr. Peterson VOTE: G. Murby, absent; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 2-0..” (second: Peterson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Adjourn the March 4, 2025 Select Board meeting

Minutes, page 7

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 2 present

MOTION: To adjourn the March 4, 2025 Select Board meeting. SECONDED: Mr. Peterson VOTE: G. Murby, absent; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 2-0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: To adjourn the March 4, 2025 Select Board meeting. SECONDED: Mr. Peterson VOTE: G. Murby, absent; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 2-0..” (second: Peterson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

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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