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February 3, 2026
10 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Eileen Murphy, Osler Peterson, Gus Murby
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Reopen the 2026 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
MOTION: To reopen the 2026 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 reopen the 2026 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. SECONDED: Ms. Murphy VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0..” (second: Murphy)
Add a warrant article to amend bylaws to authorize a fee-based dog medallion/tag program for dog use on Town property (enabling authority; details to be developed)
MOTION: To add a warrant article to amend bylaws to authorize a fee-based dog medallion/tag program for dog use on Town property (enabling authority; details to be developed). SECONDED: Ms. Murphy VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To add a warrant article to amend bylaws to authorize a fee-based dog medallion/tag program for dog use on Town property (enabling authority; details to be developed). SECONDED: Ms. Murphy VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0..” (second: Murphy)
Add a warrant article to authorize use of $100,000 overlay surplus to fund snow deficit and support general revenue as described
MOTION: To add a warrant article to authorize use of $100,000 overlay surplus to fund snow deficit and support general revenue as described. SECONDED: Ms. Murphy VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To add a warrant article to authorize use of $100,000 overlay surplus to fund snow deficit and support general revenue as described. SECONDED: Ms. Murphy VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0..” (second: Murphy)
Close the 2026 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
MOTION: To close the 2026 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 close the 2026 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. SECONDED: Ms. Murphy VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0..” (second: Murphy)
Increase the Municipal Buildings Capital Stabilization Fund Override by 2.5% to $1,218,401 for Fiscal Year 2027
MOTION: To increase the Municipal Buildings Capital Stabilization Fund Override by 2.5% to $1,218,401 for Fiscal Year 2027. SECONDED: Ms. Murphy VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To increase the Municipal Buildings Capital Stabilization Fund Override by 2.5% to $1,218,401 for Fiscal Year 2027. SECONDED: Ms. Murphy VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0..” (second: Murphy)
Declare a snow emergency to allow for deficit spending
MOTION: To declare a snow emergency to allow for deficit spending. SECONDED: Ms. Murphy VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To declare a snow emergency to allow for deficit spending. SECONDED: Ms. Murphy VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0..” (second: Murphy)
Sign the contract with Weston & Sampson for the owner’s representative position for the Phase 01 infrastructure portion of the Medfield State Hospital project in the amount of $104,000
MOTION: To sign the contract with Weston & Sampson for the owner’s representative position for the Phase 01 infrastructure portion of the Medfield State Hospital project in the amount of $104,000. 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 Weston & Sampson for the owner’s representative position for the Phase 01 infrastructure portion of the Medfield State Hospital project in the amount of $104,000. SECONDED: Ms. Murphy VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0..” (second: Murphy)
Approve the request to use the Gazebo at Warrior Park for a Girl Scout Cookie Booth on Saturday, February 14, 2026 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m
MOTION: To approve the request to use the Gazebo at Warrior Park for a Girl Scout Cookie Booth on Saturday, February 14, 2026 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. 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 to use the Gazebo at Warrior Park for a Girl Scout Cookie Booth on Saturday, February 14, 2026 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. SECONDED: Ms. Murphy VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0..” (second: Murphy)
Approve the April 1, 2025 and April 29, 2025 meeting minutes with minor corrections as discussed
MOTION: To approve the April 1, 2025 and April 29, 2025 meeting minutes with minor corrections as discussed. SECONDED: Ms. Murphy VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the April 1, 2025 and April 29, 2025 meeting minutes with minor corrections as discussed. SECONDED: Ms. Murphy VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0..” (second: Murphy)
Adjourn the February 3, 2026 Select Board meeting
MOTION: To adjourn the February 3, 2026 Select Board 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 February 3, 2026 Select Board 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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