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April 7, 2026
19 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Gus Murby, Eileen Murphy, Osler Peterson
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the installation of one pole on the northeast side of North Street approximately 80 feet plus or minus north of Ferry Street
Motion: Motion to approve the installation of one pole on the northeast side of North Street approximately 80 feet plus or minus north of Ferry Street. Made by: Eileen Murphy Second: Gus Murby Vote: 3-0-0
From the minutes
“Motion: Motion to approve the installation of one pole on the northeast side of North Street approximately 80 feet plus or minus north of Ferry Street. Made by: Eileen Murphy Second: Gus Murby Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Murby)
Accept and sign the firefighter safety equipment grant totaling 18,700 for gas meters
Motion: Motion to vote to accept and sign the firefighter safety equipment grant totaling 18,700 for gas meters. Made by: Eileen Murphy Second: Gus Murby Vote: 3-0-0
From the minutes
“Motion: Motion to vote to accept and sign the firefighter safety equipment grant totaling 18,700 for gas meters. Made by: Eileen Murphy Second: Gus Murby Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Murby)
Recognize the 25 years of service by Medfield Foundation by signing a proclamation declaring May 10th through the 16th to be Medfield Foundation week
Motion: Motion to recognize the 25 years of service by Medfield Foundation by signing a proclamation declaring May 10th through the 16th to be Medfield Foundation week. Made by: Eileen Murphy Second: Gus Murby Vote: 2-0-1 (Murphy-Yes, Murby-Yes, Peterson-Abstain)
Yes: Murby, Murphy
From the minutes
“Motion: Motion to recognize the 25 years of service by Medfield Foundation by signing a proclamation declaring May 10th through the 16th to be Medfield Foundation week. Made by: Eileen Murphy Second: Gus Murby Vote: 2-0-1 (Murphy-Yes, Murby-Yes, Peterson-Abstain).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Murby)
Appoint Lindsey Mahoney to the dog control bylaw committee as a non-voting member, appoint Brittish Miser to the dog control bylaw committee, and appoint Willis Peligian as the wireless…
Motion: Motion to appoint Lindsey Mahoney to the dog control bylaw committee as a non-voting member, appoint Brittish Miser to the dog control bylaw committee, and appoint Willis Peligian as the wireless communications advisor. Made by: Eileen Murphy Second: Gus Murby Vote: 3-0-0
From the minutes
“Motion: Motion to appoint Lindsey Mahoney to the dog control bylaw committee as a non-voting member, appoint Brittish Miser to the dog control bylaw committee, and appoint Willis Peligian as the wireless communications advisor. Made by: Eileen Murphy Second: Gus Murby Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Murby)
Approve the fiscal compliance checklist for the fiscal year 2026 budget
Motion: Motion to approve the fiscal compliance checklist for the fiscal year 2026 budget. Made by: Eileen Murphy Second: Gus Murby Vote: 3-0-0
From the minutes
“Motion: Motion to approve the fiscal compliance checklist for the fiscal year 2026 budget. Made by: Eileen Murphy Second: Gus Murby Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Murby)
Approve the coordinated commitment letter subject to the school committee also approving it
Motion: Motion to approve the coordinated commitment letter subject to the school committee also approving it. Made by: Eileen Murphy Second: Gus Murby Vote: 3-0-0
From the minutes
“Motion: Motion to approve the coordinated commitment letter subject to the school committee also approving it. Made by: Eileen Murphy Second: Gus Murby Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Murby)
Authorize the signing of a contract with Vertex Companies LLC. Motion: Motion to authorize the chair to sign the OPM contract with Vertex Companies LLC for the Dale Street Elementary School project
Board moved to authorize the signing of a contract with Vertex Companies LLC. Motion: Motion to authorize the chair to sign the OPM contract with Vertex Companies LLC for the Dale Street Elementary School project. Made by: Eileen Murphy Second: Gus Murby Vote: 3-0-0
From the minutes
“Board moved to authorize the signing of a contract with Vertex Companies LLC. Motion: Motion to authorize the chair to sign the OPM contract with Vertex Companies LLC for the Dale Street Elementary School project. Made by: Eileen Murphy Second: Gus Murby Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Murby)
Sign the employment contract with Deputy Chief McGrath
Motion: Motion to sign the employment contract with Deputy Chief McGrath. Made by: Eileen Murphy Second: Gus Murby Vote: 3-0-0
From the minutes
“Motion: Motion to sign the employment contract with Deputy Chief McGrath. Made by: Eileen Murphy Second: Gus Murby Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Murby)
Allow the 375th committee to install pole banners on town owned light poles in the specified locations
Motion: Motion to allow the 375th committee to install pole banners on town owned light poles in the specified locations. Made by: Eileen Murphy Second: Gus Murby Vote: 3-0-0
From the minutes
“Motion: Motion to allow the 375th committee to install pole banners on town owned light poles in the specified locations. Made by: Eileen Murphy Second: Gus Murby Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Murby)
Sign a letter of support for Trinity acquisitions proposed adaptive reuse of the Medfield State Hospital using state and federal historic tax credits
Motion: Motion to sign a letter of support for Trinity acquisitions proposed adaptive reuse of the Medfield State Hospital using state and federal historic tax credits. Made by: Eileen Murphy Second: Gus Murby Vote: 3-0-0
From the minutes
“Motion: Motion to sign a letter of support for Trinity acquisitions proposed adaptive reuse of the Medfield State Hospital using state and federal historic tax credits. Made by: Eileen Murphy Second: Gus Murby Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Murby)
Authorize the Town Administrator to sign the necessary documentation. Motion: Motion to authorize town administrator to sign the green communities application
Vote to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Green Communities Application The Board considered a Green Communities application for a rooftop unit (RTU) project at the high school and moved to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the necessary documentation. Motion: Motion to authorize town administrator to sign the green communities application. Made by: Eileen Murphy Second: Gus Murby Vote: 3-0-0
From the minutes
“Vote to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Green Communities Application The Board considered a Green Communities application for a rooftop unit (RTU) project at the high school and moved to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the necessary documentation. Motion: Motion to authorize town administrator to sign the green communities application. Made by: Eileen Murphy Second: Gus Murby Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Murby)
Sign the contract with Trendline for data collection and analysis and evaluation of the Medfield outreach to be paid from the DCF grant
Motion: Motion to sign the contract with Trendline for data collection and analysis and evaluation of the Medfield outreach to be paid from the DCF grant. Made by: Eileen Murphy Second: Gus Murby Vote: 3-0-0
From the minutes
“Motion: Motion to sign the contract with Trendline for data collection and analysis and evaluation of the Medfield outreach to be paid from the DCF grant. Made by: Eileen Murphy Second: Gus Murby Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Murby)
Sign the contract with Almar LLC for Medfield Outreach Interior Office renovations for 149,890 subject to town meeting appropriation
Motion: Motion to sign the contract with Almar LLC for Medfield Outreach Interior Office renovations for 149,890 subject to town meeting appropriation. Made by: Eileen Murphy Second: Gus Murby Vote: 3-0-0
From the minutes
“Motion: Motion to sign the contract with Almar LLC for Medfield Outreach Interior Office renovations for 149,890 subject to town meeting appropriation. Made by: Eileen Murphy Second: Gus Murby Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Murby)
Sign the contract with Lion Stone Concrete Coatings LLC for the Mechanics Bay area of the Medfield DPW garage for 33,224 subject to town meeting appropriation
Motion: Motion to sign the contract with Lion Stone Concrete Coatings LLC for the Mechanics Bay area of the Medfield DPW garage for 33,224 subject to town meeting appropriation. Made by: Eileen Murphy Second: Gus Murby Vote: 3-0-0
From the minutes
“Motion: Motion to sign the contract with Lion Stone Concrete Coatings LLC for the Mechanics Bay area of the Medfield DPW garage for 33,224 subject to town meeting appropriation. Made by: Eileen Murphy Second: Gus Murby Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Murby)
Sign the contract with Relevant Systems, Inc. to add another license to our board of health food inspection software for 1,650 annually
Motion: Motion to sign the contract with Relevant Systems, Inc. to add another license to our board of health food inspection software for 1,650 annually. Made by: Eileen Murphy Second: Gus Murby Vote: 3-0-0
From the minutes
“Motion: Motion to sign the contract with Relevant Systems, Inc. to add another license to our board of health food inspection software for 1,650 annually. Made by: Eileen Murphy Second: Gus Murby Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Murby)
Allow Boy Scout troop 617 to park overnight near the Charles River kayak launch for an overnight canoe trip
Motion: Motion to allow Boy Scout troop 617 to park overnight near the Charles River kayak launch for an overnight canoe trip. Made by: Eileen Murphy Second: Gus Murby Vote: 3-0-0
From the minutes
“Motion: Motion to allow Boy Scout troop 617 to park overnight near the Charles River kayak launch for an overnight canoe trip. Made by: Eileen Murphy Second: Gus Murby Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Murby)
Approve the consent agenda as printed in the agenda
Motion: Motion to approve the consent agenda as printed in the agenda. Made by: Eileen Murphy Second: Gus Murby Vote: 3-0-0
From the minutes
“Motion: Motion to approve the consent agenda as printed in the agenda. Made by: Eileen Murphy Second: Gus Murby Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Murby)
Approve the minutes as amended
Motion: Motion to approve the minutes as amended. Made by: Eileen Murphy Second: Gus Murby Vote: 3-0-0
From the minutes
“Motion: Motion to approve the minutes as amended. Made by: Eileen Murphy Second: Gus Murby Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Murby)
Adjourn
Motion: Motion to adjourn. Made by: Eileen Murphy Second: Gus Murby Vote: 3-0-0
From the minutes
“Motion: Motion to adjourn. Made by: Eileen Murphy Second: Gus Murby Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Murphy, 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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