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April 15, 2025
20 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Gus Murby, Eileen Murphy, Osler Peterson
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Sign the Fire Chief Employment Agreement with Mr. Bill DeKing
MOTION: To sign the Fire Chief Employment Agreement with Mr. Bill DeKing. SECONDED: Ms. Murphy VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To sign the Fire Chief Employment Agreement with Mr. Bill DeKing. SECONDED: Ms. Murphy VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0..” (second: Murphy)
Accept and authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant Award Contract for $9,495
MOTION: Accept and authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant Award Contract for $9,495. SECONDED: Ms. Murphy VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Accept and authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant Award Contract for $9,495. SECONDED: Ms. Murphy VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0..” (second: Murphy)
Accept the SAFE and Senior SAFE program grants and authorize the Town Administrator to sign the contracts
MOTION: Accept the SAFE and Senior SAFE program grants and authorize the Town Administrator to sign the contracts. SECONDED: Ms. Murphy VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Accept the SAFE and Senior SAFE program grants and authorize the Town Administrator to sign the contracts. SECONDED: Ms. Murphy VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0..” (second: Murphy)
Sign the contract with Bulldog Fire Apparatus, Inc. for the new ambulance, subject to Town Meeting appropriation
MOTION: To sign the contract with Bulldog Fire Apparatus, Inc. for the new ambulance, subject to Town Meeting appropriation. SECONDED: Ms. Murphy VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To sign the contract with Bulldog Fire Apparatus, Inc. for the new ambulance, subject to Town Meeting appropriation. SECONDED: Ms. Murphy VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0..” (second: Murphy)
Emily Lowney to request a vote to sign the letter in support of Medfield’s Application for Municipal Decarbonization Planning Assistance (Change the draft letter in two places: Revise item #3…
MOTION: Emily Lowney to request a vote to sign the letter in support of Medfield’s Application for Municipal Decarbonization Planning Assistance (Change the draft letter in two places: Revise item #3 to read: “Commit to a goal to eliminate or offset on-site fossil fuel use by 2050,” reflecting the TOMCAP article language. In the paragraph introducing items #5 and #6, replace “committed to meeting the remaining Climate Leader Community requirements” with “committed to addressing the remaining Climate Leader Community requirements.” ) SECONDED: Ms. Murphy VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Emily Lowney to request a vote to sign the letter in support of Medfield’s Application for Municipal Decarbonization Planning Assistance (Change the draft letter in two places: Revise item #3 to read: “Commit to a goal to eliminate or offset on-site fossil fuel use by 2050,” reflecting the TOMCAP article language. In the paragraph introducing items #5 and #6, replace “committed to meeting the remaining Climate Leader Community requirements” with “committed to addressing the remaining Climate Leader Community requirements.” ) SECONDED: Ms. Murphy VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0..” (second: Murphy)
Approve MEMO’s request to use town-owned land and streets as discussed for Discover Medfield Day on September 27, 2025, including: Use of Meeting House Pond area and portions of North, Ferry…
MOTION: To approve MEMO’s request to use town-owned land and streets as discussed for Discover Medfield Day on September 27, 2025, including: Use of Meeting House Pond area and portions of North, Ferry, and Upham Road Closure of Janes Avenue Use of Janes Avenue and Town Hall parking lots for vendor and children’s activities Issuance of a Common Victualler License Approval contingent on coordination with the Department of Public Works and successful negotiations with Eversource regarding event banners SECONDED: Ms. Murphy VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve MEMO’s request to use town-owned land and streets as discussed for Discover Medfield Day on September 27, 2025, including: Use of Meeting House Pond area and portions of North, Ferry, and Upham Road Closure of Janes Avenue Use of Janes Avenue and Town Hall parking lots for vendor and children’s activities Issuance of a Common Victualler License Approval contingent on coordination with the Department of Public Works and successful negotiations with Eversource regarding event banners SECONDED: Ms. Murphy VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0..” (second: Murphy)
Authorize $5,500 in emergency funding from the Municipal Building Stabilization Fund Reserve for restoration of damaged windows at the Dwight Derby House
MOTION: Authorize $5,500 in emergency funding from the Municipal Building Stabilization Fund Reserve for restoration of damaged windows at the Dwight Derby House. SECONDED: Ms. Murphy VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Authorize $5,500 in emergency funding from the Municipal Building Stabilization Fund Reserve for restoration of damaged windows at the Dwight Derby House. SECONDED: Ms. Murphy VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0..” (second: Murphy)
Approve the expenditure of $1,000 from the Kingsbury Grist Mill account to purchase replacement cedar fence railings
MOTION: Approve the expenditure of $1,000 from the Kingsbury Grist Mill account to purchase replacement cedar fence railings. SECONDED: Ms. Murphy VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: Approve the expenditure of $1,000 from the Kingsbury Grist Mill account to purchase replacement cedar fence railings. SECONDED: Ms. Murphy VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (second: Murphy)
Grant permission for Sustainable Medfield to post signs at the usual locations advertising the Repair Café / Fix-It Clinic event, with Town sponsorship removed as discussed
MOTION: To grant permission for Sustainable Medfield to post signs at the usual locations advertising the Repair Café / Fix-It Clinic event, with Town sponsorship removed as discussed. SECONDED: Ms. Murphy VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: To grant permission for Sustainable Medfield to post signs at the usual locations advertising the Repair Café / Fix-It Clinic event, with Town sponsorship removed as discussed. SECONDED: Ms. Murphy VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (second: Murphy)
Authorize $9,700 in expenditures from the Municipal Buildings Stabilization Fund Reserve to pay for the Pfaff Building Structural Assessment
MOTION: To authorize $9,700 in expenditures from the Municipal Buildings Stabilization Fund Reserve to pay for the Pfaff Building Structural Assessment. SECONDED: Ms. Murphy VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: To authorize $9,700 in expenditures from the Municipal Buildings Stabilization Fund Reserve to pay for the Pfaff Building Structural Assessment. SECONDED: Ms. Murphy VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (second: Murphy)
Sign the 40B technical assistance grant award of up to $10,000 for Winder Estates at 86 Plain Street from the Massachusetts Housing Partnership
MOTION: To sign the 40B technical assistance grant award of up to $10,000 for Winder Estates at 86 Plain Street from the Massachusetts Housing Partnership. SECONDED: Ms. Murphy VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: To sign the 40B technical assistance grant award of up to $10,000 for Winder Estates at 86 Plain Street from the Massachusetts Housing Partnership. SECONDED: Ms. Murphy VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (second: Murphy)
Sign the MIIA health insurance rate sheet for July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 (rate increase referenced as 16.92%), and authorize the Town Administrator to continue the insurance
MOTION: To sign the MIIA health insurance rate sheet for July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 (rate increase referenced as 16.92%), and authorize the Town Administrator to continue the insurance. SECONDED: Ms. Murphy VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: To sign the MIIA health insurance rate sheet for July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 (rate increase referenced as 16.92%), and authorize the Town Administrator to continue the insurance. SECONDED: Ms. Murphy VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (second: Murphy)
Sign the contract for exterior painting at The CENTER at Medfield with ATE Painting, LLC for $19,850
MOTION: To sign the contract for exterior painting at The CENTER at Medfield with ATE Painting, LLC for $19,850. SECONDED: Ms. Murphy VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: To sign the contract for exterior painting at The CENTER at Medfield with ATE Painting, LLC for $19,850. SECONDED: Ms. Murphy VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (second: Murphy)
Sign the contract amendment with BETA Group, Inc. (COA garage/BETA contract amendment), increasing the original contract by $5,900, to address stormwater/Board of Health-related requirements…
MOTION: To sign the contract amendment with BETA Group, Inc. (COA garage/BETA contract amendment), increasing the original contract by $5,900, to address stormwater/Board of Health-related requirements and representation. SECONDED: Ms. Murphy VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: To sign the contract amendment with BETA Group, Inc. (COA garage/BETA contract amendment), increasing the original contract by $5,900, to address stormwater/Board of Health-related requirements and representation. SECONDED: Ms. Murphy VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (second: Murphy)
Grant permission to post Medfield Climate Week signs at the usual locations from April 26 through May 10; the request for Select Board recognition via Town website posting and encouragement was…
MOTION: To grant permission to post Medfield Climate Week signs at the usual locations from April 26 through May 10; the request for Select Board recognition via Town website posting and encouragement was not approved. SECONDED: Ms. Murphy VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
The motion grants permission for the signs; it also records that "the request for Select Board recognition via Town website posting and encouragement was not approved." The vote was 3-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To grant permission to post Medfield Climate Week signs at the usual locations from April 26 through May 10; the request for Select Board recognition via Town website posting and encouragement was not approved. SECONDED: Ms. Murphy VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (second: Murphy)
Approve the one-day liquor license requests for Bellforge for private fundraising events on Saturday, May 3 (4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.) with rain date Sunday, May 4, and Saturday, October 4 (3:00…
MOTION: To approve the one-day liquor license requests for Bellforge for private fundraising events on Saturday, May 3 (4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.) with rain date Sunday, May 4, and Saturday, October 4 (3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.) with rain date Sunday, October 5. SECONDED: Ms. Murphy VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the one-day liquor license requests for Bellforge for private fundraising events on Saturday, May 3 (4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.) with rain date Sunday, May 4, and Saturday, October 4 (3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.) with rain date Sunday, October 5. SECONDED: Ms. Murphy VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (second: Murphy)
Allow the Lions Club to host a Toll Booth on May 3 (May 10 rain date) from 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. at North Street / Route 109
MOTION: To allow the Lions Club to host a Toll Booth on May 3 (May 10 rain date) from 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. at North Street / Route 109. SECONDED: Ms. Murphy VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: To allow the Lions Club to host a Toll Booth on May 3 (May 10 rain date) from 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. at North Street / Route 109. SECONDED: Ms. Murphy VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (second: Murphy)
Indicate Select Board support for the DOER Eversource Energy Manager Grant
MOTION: To indicate Select Board support for the DOER Eversource Energy Manager Grant. SECONDED: Ms. Murphy VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: To indicate Select Board support for the DOER Eversource Energy Manager Grant. SECONDED: Ms. Murphy VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (second: Murphy)
Approve the request from Medfield Food Cupboard to post signs at the usual locations advertising the Stamp Out Hunger Postal Food Drive from May 4 through May 11
MOTION: To approve the request from Medfield Food Cupboard to post signs at the usual locations advertising the Stamp Out Hunger Postal Food Drive from May 4 through May 11. 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 Medfield Food Cupboard to post signs at the usual locations advertising the Stamp Out Hunger Postal Food Drive from May 4 through May 11. SECONDED: Ms. Murphy VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (second: Murphy)
Adjourn the meeting
MOTION: To adjourn the meeting. SECONDED: Ms. Murphy VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To adjourn the meeting. SECONDED: Ms. Murphy VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0..” (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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