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April 29, 2025
11 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
Appoint Officer Robert Hain to the position of Sergeant
MOTION: Mr. Peterson made a motion to appoint Officer Robert Hain to the position of Sergeant. 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 appoint Officer Robert Hain to the position of Sergeant. SECONDED: Ms. Murphy VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0..” (Motion: Peterson, second: Murphy)
Reduce the quorum to 150 voters for the upcoming Annual Town Meeting in accordance with Section 2 of the Acts of 2025
MOTION: Reduce the quorum to 150 voters for the upcoming Annual Town Meeting in accordance with Section 2 of the Acts of 2025. SECONDED: Ms. Murphy VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Reduce the quorum to 150 voters for the upcoming Annual Town Meeting in accordance with Section 2 of the Acts of 2025. SECONDED: Ms. Murphy VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0..” (second: Murphy)
Approve the rent increases for Medfield Aura, Hillside, and Meadows Affordable Units
MOTION: Approve the rent increases for Medfield Aura, Hillside, and Meadows Affordable Units. SECONDED: Ms. Murphy VOTE:G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Approve the rent increases for Medfield Aura, Hillside, and Meadows Affordable Units. SECONDED: Ms. Murphy VOTE:G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0..” (second: Murphy)
Authorize the Chair to sign, and to authorize the Acting Fire Chief to sign, the mutual aid agreement for Norfolk County Control for joint fire, rescue, and/or ambulance services
MOTION: Authorize the Chair to sign, and to authorize the Acting Fire Chief to sign, the mutual aid agreement for Norfolk County Control for joint fire, rescue, and/or ambulance services. SECONDED: Ms. Murphy VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Authorize the Chair to sign, and to authorize the Acting Fire Chief to sign, the mutual aid agreement for Norfolk County Control for joint fire, rescue, and/or ambulance services. SECONDED: Ms. Murphy VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0..” (second: Murphy)
Approve and sign the change order for OpenGov to add data migration services for the Building Department in the amount of $18,275
MOTION: Approve and sign the change order for OpenGov to add data migration services for the Building Department in the amount of $18,275. SECONDED: Ms. Murphy VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Approve and sign the change order for OpenGov to add data migration services for the Building Department in the amount of $18,275. SECONDED: Ms. Murphy VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0..” (second: Murphy)
Sign the contract with JAM Corporation for the reconstruction of the Metacomet Tennis Courts, pending Town Meeting approval
MOTION: To sign the contract with JAM Corporation for the reconstruction of the Metacomet Tennis Courts, pending Town Meeting approval. 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 JAM Corporation for the reconstruction of the Metacomet Tennis Courts, pending Town Meeting approval. SECONDED: Ms. Murphy VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0..” (second: Murphy)
Sign the contract with Almar, LLC for partial siding replacement at the Dwight Derby House in the amount of $10,000
MOTION: To sign the contract with Almar, LLC for partial siding replacement at the Dwight Derby House in the amount of $10,000. 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 Almar, LLC for partial siding replacement at the Dwight Derby House in the amount of $10,000. SECONDED: Ms. Murphy VOTE:G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0..” (second: Murphy)
Sign the Estoppel Certificate acknowledging the transfer of ownership of the solar asset at Thomas Blake Middle School to Solect Energy Lessee LLC
MOTION: To sign the Estoppel Certificate acknowledging the transfer of ownership of the solar asset at Thomas Blake Middle School to Solect Energy Lessee LLC. SECONDED: Ms. Murphy VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To sign the Estoppel Certificate acknowledging the transfer of ownership of the solar asset at Thomas Blake Middle School to Solect Energy Lessee LLC. SECONDED: Ms. Murphy VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0..” (second: Murphy)
Approve a one-day liquor license for the fundraising event at the Dwight Derby House on May 2, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
MOTION: To approve a one-day liquor license for the fundraising event at the Dwight Derby House on May 2, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. SECONDED: Ms. Murphy VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve a one-day liquor license for the fundraising event at the Dwight Derby House on May 2, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. SECONDED: Ms. Murphy VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0..” (second: Murphy)
Approve all the items on the Consent Agenda, with the exception of item “B,” which was removed
MOTION: To approve all the items on the Consent Agenda, with the exception of item “B,” which was removed. SECONDED: Ms. Murphy VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve all the items on the Consent Agenda, with the exception of item “B,” which was removed. 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 MOTION: Mr. Peterson made a motion to adjourn the meeting. SECONDED: Ms. Murphy seconded VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion to Adjourn MOTION: Mr. Peterson made a motion to adjourn the meeting. SECONDED: Ms. Murphy seconded VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0..” (Motion: Peterson, 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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