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June 16, 2026
18 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Gus Murby, Eileen Murphy, Osler Peterson
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve Avenue Restaurant’s request to amend its liquor license to include beverage service for 34 seats on its outdoor patio
MOTION: To approve Avenue Restaurant’s request to amend its liquor license to include beverage service for 34 seats on its outdoor patio. SECONDED: Mr. Murby VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve Avenue Restaurant’s request to amend its liquor license to include beverage service for 34 seats on its outdoor patio. SECONDED: Mr. Murby VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (second: Murby)
Approve the Facade Improvement Program awards recommended by Capital Strategic Solutions and authorize execution of the related grant agreements
MOTION: To approve the Facade Improvement Program awards recommended by Capital Strategic Solutions and authorize execution of the related grant agreements. SECONDED: Mr. Murby VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the Facade Improvement Program awards recommended by Capital Strategic Solutions and authorize execution of the related grant agreements. SECONDED: Mr. Murby VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (second: Murby)
Authorize the Medfield Animal Shelter to use the gravel pad adjacent to the shelter for a temporary office trailer during renovations and to authorize the Town Administrator to finalize a…
MOTION: To authorize the Medfield Animal Shelter to use the gravel pad adjacent to the shelter for a temporary office trailer during renovations and to authorize the Town Administrator to finalize a license agreement with Mr. Barta. SECONDED: Mr. Murby VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: To authorize the Medfield Animal Shelter to use the gravel pad adjacent to the shelter for a temporary office trailer during renovations and to authorize the Town Administrator to finalize a license agreement with Mr. Barta. SECONDED: Mr. Murby VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (second: Murby)
Approve the FY27 board and committee appointments, reappointments, and resignations shown on the appointment spreadsheet, with the corrections discussed and excluding the Conservation…
MOTION: To approve the FY27 board and committee appointments, reappointments, and resignations shown on the appointment spreadsheet, with the corrections discussed and excluding the Conservation Commission appointments for separate action. SECONDED: Mr. Murby VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the FY27 board and committee appointments, reappointments, and resignations shown on the appointment spreadsheet, with the corrections discussed and excluding the Conservation Commission appointments for separate action. SECONDED: Mr. Murby VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (second: Murby)
Reappoint Deborah Bero to the Conservation Commission for a one-year term
MOTION: To reappoint Deborah Bero to the Conservation Commission for a one-year term. SECONDED: Mr. Peterson VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, nay; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 2-1
Yes: Murby, PetersonNo: Murphy
From the minutes
“MOTION: To reappoint Deborah Bero to the Conservation Commission for a one-year term. SECONDED: Mr. Peterson VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, nay; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 2-1.” (second: Peterson)
Reappoint Michael Perlloff to the Conservation Commission for the term shown on the appointment spreadsheet
MOTION: To reappoint Michael Perlloff to the Conservation Commission for the term shown on the appointment spreadsheet. SECONDED: Mr. Murby VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: To reappoint Michael Perlloff to the Conservation Commission for the term shown on the appointment spreadsheet. SECONDED: Mr. Murby VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (second: Murby)
Approve the following appropriation transfers: $17,000 from Highway Materials to Highway Salaries; $1,000 from Highway Materials to Solid Waste Disposal Salaries; $55,000 from Highway…
MOTION: To approve the following appropriation transfers: $17,000 from Highway Materials to Highway Salaries; $1,000 from Highway Materials to Solid Waste Disposal Salaries; $55,000 from Highway Stormwater Management to Solid Waste Disposal Grounds and Building Maintenance; $42,364.58 from Fire Operations to Fire Salary; $3,454.12 from Emergency Management to Fire Salary; $0.37 from Town Accountant Operations - Other Equipment to Regional Vocational School; $17,000 from Board of Health Salaries to Board of Health Operations Contracted Services; $48,000 from Park and Recreation Salaries to Park and Recreation Operating; $6,500 from Town Administrator Salaries to Town Administration Professional Development; $50,000 from Human Resources Salaries to Town Counsel Consulting and Legal Fees; and $15,000 from Police Salary to Police Equipment Contracts. SECONDED: Mr. Murby VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the following appropriation transfers: $17,000 from Highway Materials to Highway Salaries; $1,000 from Highway Materials to Solid Waste Disposal Salaries; $55,000 from Highway Stormwater Management to Solid Waste Disposal Grounds and Building Maintenance; $42,364.58 from Fire Operations to Fire Salary; $3,454.12 from Emergency Management to Fire Salary; $0.37 from Town Accountant Operations - Other Equipment to Regional Vocational School; $17,000 from Board of Health Salaries to Board of Health Operations Contracted Services; $48,000 from Park and Recreation Salaries to Park and Recreation Operating; $6,500 from Town Administrator Salaries to Town Administration Professional Development; $50,000 from Human Resources Salaries to Town Counsel Consulting and Legal Fees; and $15,000 from Police Salary to Police Equipment Contracts. SECONDED: Mr. Murby VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (second: Murby)
Authorize the Town Administrator to file a waiver opting Medfield out of recreational cannabis delivery
MOTION: To authorize the Town Administrator to file a waiver opting Medfield out of recreational cannabis delivery. 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 file a waiver opting Medfield out of recreational cannabis delivery. SECONDED: Mr. Murby VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (second: Murby)
Waive the Town’s application fees for Scenic Road Tree Hearings associated with Town projects
MOTION: To waive the Town’s application fees for Scenic Road Tree Hearings associated with Town projects. SECONDED: Mr. Murby VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: To waive the Town’s application fees for Scenic Road Tree Hearings associated with Town projects. 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 the contract with Catalis Tax & CAMA, Inc. for an AssessPro AP5 software upgrade and cloud hosting for real and personal property in the amount of…
MOTION: To authorize the Town Administrator to sign the contract with Catalis Tax & CAMA, Inc. for an AssessPro AP5 software upgrade and cloud hosting for real and personal property in the amount of $14,953.58. 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 the contract with Catalis Tax & CAMA, Inc. for an AssessPro AP5 software upgrade and cloud hosting for real and personal property in the amount of $14,953.58. SECONDED: Mr. Murby VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (second: Murby)
Sign the letter supporting Trinity Acquisition’s proposed adaptive reuse of the Medfield State Hospital using state and federal historic tax credits
MOTION: To sign the letter supporting Trinity Acquisition’s proposed adaptive reuse of the Medfield State Hospital using state and federal historic tax credits. SECONDED: Mr. Murby VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: To sign the letter supporting Trinity Acquisition’s proposed adaptive reuse of the Medfield State Hospital using state and federal historic tax credits. SECONDED: Mr. Murby VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (second: Murby)
Authorize the Chair to sign the affiliation agreement between the Town of Medfield and Boston College to host an intern for nine months of clinical and educational experience within the…
MOTION: To authorize the Chair to sign the affiliation agreement between the Town of Medfield and Boston College to host an intern for nine months of clinical and educational experience within the Medfield Outreach Department. SECONDED: Mr. Murby VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: To authorize the Chair to sign the affiliation agreement between the Town of Medfield and Boston College to host an intern for nine months of clinical and educational experience within the Medfield Outreach Department. SECONDED: Mr. Murby VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (second: Murby)
Accept the Grant of Utility Easement for Garrison Path and authorize the Select Board to sign all related documents
MOTION: To accept the Grant of Utility Easement for Garrison Path and authorize the Select Board to sign all related documents. SECONDED: Mr. Murby VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: To accept the Grant of Utility Easement for Garrison Path and authorize the Select Board to sign all related documents. SECONDED: Mr. Murby VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (second: Murby)
Sign the Memorandum of Understanding among the Town of Medfield, the Medfield Affordable Housing Trust, and Brook Run Development Corp. regarding the 441 Main Street affordable housing project
MOTION: To sign the Memorandum of Understanding among the Town of Medfield, the Medfield Affordable Housing Trust, and Brook Run Development Corp. regarding the 441 Main Street affordable housing project. SECONDED: Mr. Murby VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: To sign the Memorandum of Understanding among the Town of Medfield, the Medfield Affordable Housing Trust, and Brook Run Development Corp. regarding the 441 Main Street affordable housing project. SECONDED: Mr. Murby VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (second: Murby)
Sign the contract with BETA Group for the West Street/Route 27 roadway redesign in the amount of $629,247
MOTION: To sign the contract with BETA Group for the West Street/Route 27 roadway redesign in the amount of $629,247. 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 with BETA Group for the West Street/Route 27 roadway redesign in the amount of $629,247. SECONDED: Mr. Murby VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (second: Murby)
Approve the Medfield Community Market’s request to post signs at the Transfer Station and North Street/Main Street through October 25, 2026
MOTION: To approve the Medfield Community Market’s request to post signs at the Transfer Station and North Street/Main Street through October 25, 2026. SECONDED: Mr. Murby VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the Medfield Community Market’s request to post signs at the Transfer Station and North Street/Main Street through October 25, 2026. SECONDED: Mr. Murby VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (second: Murby)
Approve the October 31, 2025 and November 4, 2025 Select Board meeting minutes as corrected
MOTION: To approve the October 31, 2025 and November 4, 2025 Select Board meeting minutes as corrected. SECONDED: Mr. Peterson VOTE: G. Murby, abstain; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 2-0-1
Yes: Murphy, Peterson
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the October 31, 2025 and November 4, 2025 Select Board meeting minutes as corrected. SECONDED: Mr. Peterson VOTE: G. Murby, abstain; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 2-0-1.” (second: Peterson)
Enter executive session to discuss strategy with respect to litigation and to consider the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property, for the reasons declared by the Chair, and not…
MOTION: To enter executive session to discuss strategy with respect to litigation and to consider the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property, for the reasons declared by the Chair, and not to reconvene in open session. SECONDED: Mr. Murby VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: To enter executive session to discuss strategy with respect to litigation and to consider the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property, for the reasons declared by the Chair, and not to reconvene in open session. 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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