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April 1, 2025
24 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Eileen Murphy, Osler Peterson, Gus Murby
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Elect Mr. Gustave Murby as the new Chair of the Select Board
MOTION: Mr. Osler Peterson made a motion to elect Mr. Gustave Murby as the new Chair of the Select Board. SECONDED: Ms. Murphy VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Osler Peterson made a motion to elect Mr. Gustave Murby as the new Chair of the Select Board. SECONDED: Ms. Murphy VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0..” (Motion: Peterson, second: Murphy)
Appoint Mr. Osler Peterson as Clerk of the Select Board
MOTION: Mr. Murby made a motion to appoint Mr. Osler Peterson as Clerk of the Select Board. SECONDED: Ms. Murphy VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Murby made a motion to appoint Mr. Osler Peterson as Clerk of the Select Board. SECONDED: Ms. Murphy VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0..” (Motion: Murby, second: Murphy)
Eileen Murphy, as the third member
MOTION: Mr Murby motioned for , Eileen Murphy, as the third member. SECONDED: Mr. Peterson VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr Murby motioned for , Eileen Murphy, as the third member. SECONDED: Mr. Peterson VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0..” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)
Grant MEMO permission to use the park and gazebo for the summer concert series and to hang the banner, contingent on Eversource’s approval
MOTION: Mr. Peterson made a motion to grant MEMO permission to use the park and gazebo for the summer concert series and to hang the banner, contingent on Eversource’s approval. SECONDED: Ms. Murphy VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Peterson made a motion to grant MEMO permission to use the park and gazebo for the summer concert series and to hang the banner, contingent on Eversource’s approval. SECONDED: Ms. Murphy VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0..” (Motion: Peterson, second: Murphy)
Approve to hold Discover Medfield Day on Saturday, September 27th from 10am to 4pm at the new location of Memorial/Dale campus, Common Victualler License for Discover Medfield Day and Hang…
MOTION: Mr. Peterson moved to approve to hold Discover Medfield Day on Saturday, September 27th from 10am to 4pm at the new location of Memorial/Dale campus, Common Victualler License for Discover Medfield Day and Hang banner announcing Discover Medfield Day across Main Street from around August 17th through Discover Medfield Day SECONDED: Ms. Murphy VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Peterson moved to approve to hold Discover Medfield Day on Saturday, September 27th from 10am to 4pm at the new location of Memorial/Dale campus, Common Victualler License for Discover Medfield Day and Hang banner announcing Discover Medfield Day across Main Street from around August 17th through Discover Medfield Day SECONDED: Ms. Murphy VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0..” (Motion: Peterson, second: Murphy)
Permit the use of the Medfield Rail Trail on Sunday, May 4, beginning at 11:30 a.m., for a walk highlighting Mental Health Month and the work of the Coalition for Suicide Prevention
MOTION: To permit the use of the Medfield Rail Trail on Sunday, May 4, beginning at 11:30 a.m., for a walk highlighting Mental Health Month and the work of the Coalition for Suicide Prevention. SECONDED: Ms. Murphy VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: To permit the use of the Medfield Rail Trail on Sunday, May 4, beginning at 11:30 a.m., for a walk highlighting Mental Health Month and the work of the Coalition for Suicide Prevention. SECONDED: Ms. Murphy VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (second: Murphy)
Appoint Robert LaPlante to the Kingsbury Pond Committee
MOTION: To appoint Robert LaPlante to the Kingsbury Pond Committee. SECONDED: Ms. Murphy VOTE: G. Murby, aye, E. Murphy, aye, O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: To appoint Robert LaPlante to the Kingsbury Pond Committee. SECONDED: Ms. Murphy VOTE: G. Murby, aye, E. Murphy, aye, O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (second: Murphy)
Appoint Timothy Jay Cutler as Emergency Plumbing Inspector
MOTION: To appoint Timothy Jay Cutler as Emergency Plumbing Inspector. SECONDED: Ms. Murphy VOTE: G. Murby, aye, E. Murphy, aye, O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: To appoint Timothy Jay Cutler as Emergency Plumbing Inspector. SECONDED: Ms. Murphy VOTE: G. Murby, aye, E. Murphy, aye, O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (second: Murphy)
Authorize the Select Board to sign the Memorandum of Understanding with the Medfield Police League, Massachusetts Coalition of Police Local 357, effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028
MOTION: To authorize the Select Board to sign the Memorandum of Understanding with the Medfield Police League, Massachusetts Coalition of Police Local 357, effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028. SECONDED: Ms. Murphy VOTE: G. Murby, aye, E. Murphy, aye, O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: To authorize the Select Board to sign the Memorandum of Understanding with the Medfield Police League, Massachusetts Coalition of Police Local 357, effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028. SECONDED: Ms. Murphy VOTE: G. Murby, aye, E. Murphy, aye, O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (second: Murphy)
Authorize the Select Board to sign a proclamation recognizing Noah Hutchinson for earning the rank of Eagle Scout
MOTION: To authorize the Select Board to sign a proclamation recognizing Noah Hutchinson for earning the rank of Eagle Scout. SECONDED: Ms. Murphy VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: To authorize the Select Board to sign a proclamation recognizing Noah Hutchinson for earning the rank of Eagle Scout. SECONDED: Ms. Murphy VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (second: Murphy)
Authorize the Chair to sign the pharmacy agreement with MetroWest Medical Center
MOTION: To authorize the Chair to sign the pharmacy agreement with MetroWest Medical Center. SECONDED: Ms. Murphy VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: To authorize the Chair to sign the pharmacy agreement with MetroWest Medical Center. SECONDED: Ms. Murphy VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (second: Murphy)
Approve the request from the New Life and Souls of Medfield Running Club to use the Hospital Road parking area on April 27, 2025
MOTION: To approve the request from the New Life and Souls of Medfield Running Club to use the Hospital Road parking area on April 27, 2025. SECONDED: Ms. Murphy VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the request from the New Life and Souls of Medfield Running Club to use the Hospital Road parking area on April 27, 2025. SECONDED: Ms. Murphy VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (second: Murphy)
Authorize the Select Board to sign a letter of support for the Neponset River Watershed MVP Resilient and Flood Model and Climate Adaptation Project
MOTION: To authorize the Select Board to sign a letter of support for the Neponset River Watershed MVP Resilient and Flood Model and Climate Adaptation Project. SECONDED: Ms. Murphy VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: To authorize the Select Board to sign a letter of support for the Neponset River Watershed MVP Resilient and Flood Model and Climate Adaptation Project. SECONDED: Ms. Murphy VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (second: Murphy)
Authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Planning Board application for the Parks and Recreation modular building
MOTION: To authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Planning Board application for the Parks and Recreation modular building. SECONDED: Ms. Murphy VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: To authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Planning Board application for the Parks and Recreation modular building. SECONDED: Ms. Murphy VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (second: Murphy)
Authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Green Communities grant application
MOTION: To authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Green Communities grant application. SECONDED: Ms. Murphy VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: To authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Green Communities grant application. SECONDED: Ms. Murphy VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (second: Murphy)
Authorize the Chair to sign a letter of support for Charis’ proposed adaptive reuse of the Medfield State Hospital utilizing state and historic tax credits
MOTION: To authorize the Chair to sign a letter of support for Charis’ proposed adaptive reuse of the Medfield State Hospital utilizing state and historic tax credits. SECONDED: Ms. Murphy VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: To authorize the Chair to sign a letter of support for Charis’ proposed adaptive reuse of the Medfield State Hospital utilizing state and historic tax credits. SECONDED: Ms. Murphy VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (second: Murphy)
Sign the 2025 Annual Town Meeting warrant
MOTION: To sign the 2025 Annual Town Meeting warrant. SECONDED: Ms. Murphy VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: To sign the 2025 Annual Town Meeting warrant. SECONDED: Ms. Murphy VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (second: Murphy)
Accept the FY26 operating and capital budget
MOTION: To accept the FY26 operating and capital budget. SECONDED: Ms. Murphy VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: To accept the FY26 operating and capital budget. SECONDED: Ms. Murphy VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (second: Murphy)
Confirm that the FY25 and FY26 budgets are in compliance with the Town’s Financial Management policies and objectives
MOTION: To confirm that the FY25 and FY26 budgets are in compliance with the Town’s Financial Management policies and objectives. SECONDED: Ms. Murphy VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: To confirm that the FY25 and FY26 budgets are in compliance with the Town’s Financial Management policies and objectives. SECONDED: Ms. Murphy VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (second: Murphy)
Recommend approval of all Select Board warrant articles for inclusion in the warrant report
MOTION: To recommend approval of all Select Board warrant articles for inclusion in the warrant report. SECONDED: Ms. Murphy VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: To recommend approval of all Select Board warrant articles for inclusion in the warrant report. SECONDED: Ms. Murphy VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (second: Murphy)
Approve the consent agenda as presented
MOTION: To approve the consent agenda as presented. SECONDED: Ms. Murphy VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the consent agenda as presented. SECONDED: Ms. Murphy VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (second: Murphy)
Accept $119 in various donations for use by the Council on Aging
MOTION: To accept $119 in various donations for use by the Council on Aging. SECONDED: Ms. Murphy VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: To accept $119 in various donations for use by the Council on Aging. SECONDED: Ms. Murphy VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (second: Murphy)
Approve the September 17 meeting minutes and defer action on the June 25 and September 10 meeting minutes pending further review
MOTION: To approve the September 17 meeting minutes and defer action on the June 25 and September 10 meeting minutes pending further review. SECONDED: Ms. Murphy VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the September 17 meeting minutes and defer action on the June 25 and September 10 meeting minutes pending further review. SECONDED: Ms. Murphy VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (second: Murphy)
Adjourn the April 1, 2025 Select Board meeting
MOTION: To adjourn the April 1, 2025 Select Board meeting. SECONDED: Mr. Murby VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: To adjourn the April 1, 2025 Select Board meeting. SECONDED: Mr. Murby VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (second: Murby)
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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