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May 12, 2026
14 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Gus Murby, Eileen Murphy, Osler Peterson
Absent: None
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Approve a Solicitor’s License for Cade Herlihy and the listed Power Home Remodeling representatives for May 13, 2026 through June 13, 2026, Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.…
MOTION: To approve a Solicitor’s License for Cade Herlihy and the listed Power Home Remodeling representatives for May 13, 2026 through June 13, 2026, Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and, if exercised, Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. SECONDED: Mr. Murby VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve a Solicitor’s License for Cade Herlihy and the listed Power Home Remodeling representatives for May 13, 2026 through June 13, 2026, Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and, if exercised, Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. SECONDED: Mr. Murby VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (second: Murby)
Approve a Solicitor’s License for Trevor Sharp and the listed Ruva Pest Solutions representatives for May 13, 2026 through August 13, 2026, Monday through Friday from 11:00 a.m. until sundown…
MOTION: To approve a Solicitor’s License for Trevor Sharp and the listed Ruva Pest Solutions representatives for May 13, 2026 through August 13, 2026, Monday through Friday from 11:00 a.m. until sundown, but no later than 7:00 p.m., and Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with no solicitation on Sundays. SECONDED: Mr. Murby VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve a Solicitor’s License for Trevor Sharp and the listed Ruva Pest Solutions representatives for May 13, 2026 through August 13, 2026, Monday through Friday from 11:00 a.m. until sundown, but no later than 7:00 p.m., and Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with no solicitation on Sundays. SECONDED: Mr. Murby VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (second: Murby)
Accept the resignation of Kate Pittman from the Dog Control Committee
MOTION: To accept the resignation of Kate Pittman from the Dog Control Committee. SECONDED: Mr. Murby VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: To accept the resignation of Kate Pittman from the Dog Control Committee. SECONDED: Mr. Murby VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (second: Murby)
Sign the standard contract with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for inclusion in the MassDOT/Town of Medfield contract for the reconstruction of the West Street and Route 27 Intersection
MOTION: To sign the standard contract with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for inclusion in the MassDOT/Town of Medfield contract for the reconstruction of the West Street and Route 27 Intersection. SECONDED: Mr. Murby VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: To sign the standard contract with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for inclusion in the MassDOT/Town of Medfield contract for the reconstruction of the West Street and Route 27 Intersection. SECONDED: Mr. Murby VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (second: Murby)
Accept and authorize the Town Administrator to sign the standard contract with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for $6,414.43 for the Student Awareness of Fire Education (SAFE) program and…
MOTION: To accept and authorize the Town Administrator to sign the standard contract with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for $6,414.43 for the Student Awareness of Fire Education (SAFE) program and $2,919.58 for the Senior SAFE program in FY26. SECONDED: Mr. Murby VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: To accept and authorize the Town Administrator to sign the standard contract with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for $6,414.43 for the Student Awareness of Fire Education (SAFE) program and $2,919.58 for the Senior SAFE program in FY26. SECONDED: Mr. Murby VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (second: Murby)
Sign the contract amendment with BETA for Complete Streets Sidewalk Designs with an extension in the contract term from June 30, 2026 to December 30, 2026, an increase in cost of $20,100, for…
MOTION: To sign the contract amendment with BETA for Complete Streets Sidewalk Designs with an extension in the contract term from June 30, 2026 to December 30, 2026, an increase in cost of $20,100, for the expansion of the scope of work for the Adams/Winter Street Sidewalk due to the presence of a DEP-mapped stream and wetland at the end of Winter Street. SECONDED: Mr. Murby 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 for Complete Streets Sidewalk Designs with an extension in the contract term from June 30, 2026 to December 30, 2026, an increase in cost of $20,100, for the expansion of the scope of work for the Adams/Winter Street Sidewalk due to the presence of a DEP-mapped stream and wetland at the end of Winter Street. SECONDED: Mr. Murby VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (second: Murby)
Sign the contract amendment for $2,900 to the existing town contract with Weston & Sampson for a peer review of the Building 01 UPP Selective Abatement & Restoration Package (Medfield State…
MOTION: To sign the contract amendment for $2,900 to the existing town contract with Weston & Sampson for a peer review of the Building 01 UPP Selective Abatement & Restoration Package (Medfield State Hospital). SECONDED: Mr. Murby VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: To sign the contract amendment for $2,900 to the existing town contract with Weston & Sampson for a peer review of the Building 01 UPP Selective Abatement & Restoration Package (Medfield State Hospital). SECONDED: Mr. Murby VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (second: Murby)
Authorize the Town Administrator to sign a new Medfield Community Electricity contract, should the Community Choice Aggregation Committee agree to a supplier's bid
MOTION: To authorize the Town Administrator to sign a new Medfield Community Electricity contract, should the Community Choice Aggregation Committee agree to a supplier's bid. SECONDED: Mr. Murby 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 a new Medfield Community Electricity contract, should the Community Choice Aggregation Committee agree to a supplier's bid. SECONDED: Mr. Murby VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (second: Murby)
Approve the FY26 affordable rents for the Hillside Village and Aura 40Bs
MOTION: To approve the FY26 affordable rents for the Hillside Village and Aura 40Bs. SECONDED: Mr. Murby VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the FY26 affordable rents for the Hillside Village and Aura 40Bs. SECONDED: Mr. Murby VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (second: Murby)
Declare miscellaneous damaged/obsolete police equipment under $10,000 surplus so it can be destroyed and/or disposed of
MOTION: To declare miscellaneous damaged/obsolete police equipment under $10,000 surplus so it can be destroyed and/or disposed of. SECONDED: Mr. Murby VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: To declare miscellaneous damaged/obsolete police equipment under $10,000 surplus so it can be destroyed and/or disposed of. SECONDED: Mr. Murby VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (second: Murby)
Increase the Community Garden Revolving Fund spending limit to $5,500 and the EV Charging Revolving Fund spending limit to $3,500
MOTION: To increase the Community Garden Revolving Fund spending limit to $5,500 and the EV Charging Revolving Fund spending limit to $3,500. SECONDED: Mr. Murby VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: To increase the Community Garden Revolving Fund spending limit to $5,500 and the EV Charging Revolving Fund spending limit to $3,500. SECONDED: Mr. Murby VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (second: Murby)
Approve Consent Agenda items 14-20 as presented, including the one-day wine/beer licenses, Arbor Day Celebration proclamation, requests to use Town-owned land and the Medfield Rail Trail, and…
MOTION: To approve Consent Agenda items 14-20 as presented, including the one-day wine/beer licenses, Arbor Day Celebration proclamation, requests to use Town-owned land and the Medfield Rail Trail, and requests to post signs. SECONDED: Mr. Murby VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve Consent Agenda items 14-20 as presented, including the one-day wine/beer licenses, Arbor Day Celebration proclamation, requests to use Town-owned land and the Medfield Rail Trail, and requests to post signs. SECONDED: Mr. Murby VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (second: Murby)
Approve the April 7, 2026 Select Board meeting minutes with the correction that the Troop 617 canoe-trip parking location is the Charles River water treatment plant, not the wastewater…
MOTION: To approve the April 7, 2026 Select Board meeting minutes with the correction that the Troop 617 canoe-trip parking location is the Charles River water treatment plant, not the wastewater treatment plant. SECONDED: Mr. Murby VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the April 7, 2026 Select Board meeting minutes with the correction that the Troop 617 canoe-trip parking location is the Charles River water treatment plant, not the wastewater treatment plant. SECONDED: Mr. Murby VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (second: Murby)
Adjourn the May 12, 2026 Select Board meeting
Motion to Adjourn MOTION: To adjourn the May 12, 2026 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 MOTION: To adjourn the May 12, 2026 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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