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Eileen Murphy
Elected townwide · 5 terms in this record
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How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2024–2025 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Murphy as present or absent at the start.
- Only votes the minutes record member by member are counted. Voice votes and votes given only as a count (for example 6-3 with no names) are not.
- Percentages are shown only when there are at least 10 meetings or votes to count.
- A split vote is one where at least one member voted yes and another voted no. “In the minority” means on the side with fewer votes; ties are not counted.
- “Whole board” combines every member’s record for the same term.
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Attendance
At the start of 16 of 16 Select Board meetings in 2024–2025 Board.
Missed none.
Every meeting (16)
- Mar 18, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Mar 4, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Feb 25, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Feb 18, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Feb 13, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Feb 4, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Jan 7, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Sep 17, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Aug 20, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Jul 16, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Jun 11, 2024 · Regular: Present
- May 28, 2024 · Regular: Present
- May 14, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Apr 30, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Apr 16, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Mar 26, 2024 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2024–2025 Board
Feb 4Authorize the Town Administrator to sign the grant contract…Motion: MOTION: Mr. Peterson moved to authorize the Town Administrator to sign…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · Murphy: Yes
February 4, 2025: Authorize the Town Administrator to sign the grant contract and Contractor Authorized Signatory Form for the $50,000 state budget earmark for improvements at the Dwight Derby House, Medfield…
MOTION: Mr. Peterson moved to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the grant contract and Contractor Authorized Signatory Form for the $50,000 state budget earmark for improvements at the Dwight Derby House, Medfield Historical Society building, and Kingsbury Grist Mill. SECONDED: Mr. Peterson VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
Voted: Yes
The minutes name Osler Peterson as both mover and seconder ("SECONDED: Mr. Peterson"), so no seconder is shown.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Peterson moved to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the grant contract and Contractor Authorized Signatory Form for the $50,000 state budget earmark for improvements at the Dwight Derby House, Medfield Historical Society building, and Kingsbury Grist Mill. SECONDED: Mr. Peterson VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Peterson)
Sep 17Sign the contract with Beta Engineering for West/27 intersection…Motion: G. Murby motioned to sign the contract with Beta Engineering for…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · Murphy: Yes
September 17, 2024: Sign the contract with Beta Engineering for West/27 intersection Design. Period of performance from September 17, 2024 to December 31st, 2026 in the amount of $300,000. Also, to authorize an…
G. Murby motioned to sign the contract with Beta Engineering for West/27 intersection Design. Period of performance from September 17, 2024 to December 31st, 2026 in the amount of $300,000. Also, to authorize an additional $30,000 from Chapter 90 for design to bring the total to $330,000. SECONDED: G. Murby VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
Voted: Yes
The minutes name Gus Murby as both mover and seconder ("SECONDED: G. Murby"), so no seconder is shown.
From the minutes
“G. Murby motioned to sign the contract with Beta Engineering for West/27 intersection Design. Period of performance from September 17, 2024 to December 31st, 2026 in the amount of $300,000. Also, to authorize an additional $30,000 from Chapter 90 for design to bring the total to $330,000. SECONDED: G. Murby VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murby)
Aug 20Rescind votes to provide $45,000 in ARPA funding for…Motion: G. Murby motioned to rescind votes to provide $45,000 in ARPA…Passed Unanimous, 2 present · Murphy: Yes
August 20, 2024: Rescind votes to provide $45,000 in ARPA funding for Economic Development previously approved and $58,000 in ARPA funding for Fuel Assistance previously approved
G. Murby motioned to rescind votes to provide $45,000 in ARPA funding for Economic Development previously approved and $58,000 in ARPA funding for Fuel Assistance previously approved. SECONDED: E. Murphy VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; G. Murby, aye; NB - O. Peterson recuse and did not participate MOTION CARRIES: 2-0
Voted: Yes
The minutes say "NB - O. Peterson recuse and did not participate"; the other two members voted aye.
From the minutes
“G. Murby motioned to rescind votes to provide $45,000 in ARPA funding for Economic Development previously approved and $58,000 in ARPA funding for Fuel Assistance previously approved. SECONDED: E. Murphy VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; G. Murby, aye; NB - O. Peterson recuse and did not participate MOTION CARRIES: 2-0.” (Motion: Murby, second: Murphy)
Aug 20Approve the following expenditures from the Town’s Norfolk County…Motion: G. Murby motioned to approve the following expenditures from the Town’s…Passed 2–0 · Murphy: Not recorded
August 20, 2024: Approve the following expenditures from the Town’s Norfolk County American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) allocation a. Hinkley Playground - $25,000 b. Duct Cleaning - $100,000 c. Tree Planting -…
G. Murby motioned to approve the following expenditures from the Town’s Norfolk County American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) allocation a. Hinkley Playground - $25,000 b. Duct Cleaning - $100,000 c. Tree Planting - $10,000 d. Rental/Utility Assistance Reimbursement to The Medfield Foundation - $47,965 SECONDED: E. Murphy VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; G. Murby, aye MOTION CARRIES: 2-0
The minutes list Osler Peterson as present, but the recorded vote names only Eileen Murphy and Gus Murby (2-0), so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“G. Murby motioned to approve the following expenditures from the Town’s Norfolk County American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) allocation a. Hinkley Playground - $25,000 b. Duct Cleaning - $100,000 c. Tree Planting - $10,000 d. Rental/Utility Assistance Reimbursement to The Medfield Foundation - $47,965 SECONDED: E. Murphy VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; G. Murby, aye MOTION CARRIES: 2-0.” (Motion: Murby, second: Murphy)
Jun 11Sign the contract with Big Belly Solar LLC for…Motion: G. Murby motioned to sign the contract with Big Belly Solar…Passed 2–0 · Murphy: Not recorded
June 11, 2024: Sign the contract with Big Belly Solar LLC for one new double-station solar trash and recycling compactor totaling $8,494.60 to be delivered no later than October 31st, 2024
G. Murby motioned to sign the contract with Big Belly Solar LLC for one new double-station solar trash and recycling compactor totaling $8,494.60 to be delivered no later than October 31st, 2024 SECONDED:E. Murphy VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; aye; G. Murby, aye MOTION CARRIES: 2-0
The minutes list Osler Peterson as present, but the recorded vote names only Eileen Murphy and Gus Murby (2-0), so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“G. Murby motioned to sign the contract with Big Belly Solar LLC for one new double-station solar trash and recycling compactor totaling $8,494.60 to be delivered no later than October 31st, 2024 SECONDED:E. Murphy VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; aye; G. Murby, aye MOTION CARRIES: 2-0.” (Motion: Murby, second: Murphy)
Jun 11Sign the contract with JF Petroleum Group to furnish…Motion: G. Murby motioned to sign the contract with JF Petroleum Group…Passed 2–0 · Murphy: Not recorded
June 11, 2024: Sign the contract with JF Petroleum Group to furnish and install a new GasBoy System Island Pedestal and a TLS4B Console and Software at the DPW Garage totaling $24,178.64 to…
G. Murby motioned to sign the contract with JF Petroleum Group to furnish and install a new GasBoy System Island Pedestal and a TLS4B Console and Software at the DPW Garage totaling $24,178.64 to be installed no later than December 31st, 2024 SECONDED:E. Murphy VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; aye; G. Murby, aye MOTION CARRIES: 2-0
The minutes list Osler Peterson as present, but the recorded vote names only Eileen Murphy and Gus Murby (2-0), so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“G. Murby motioned to sign the contract with JF Petroleum Group to furnish and install a new GasBoy System Island Pedestal and a TLS4B Console and Software at the DPW Garage totaling $24,178.64 to be installed no later than December 31st, 2024 SECONDED:E. Murphy VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; aye; G. Murby, aye MOTION CARRIES: 2-0.” (Motion: Murby, second: Murphy)
Jun 11Accept the SERSG DPW Supply IFB for one-year period…Motion: G. Murby motioned to accept the SERSG DPW Supply IFB for…Passed 2–0 · Murphy: Not recorded
June 11, 2024: Accept the SERSG DPW Supply IFB for one-year period commencing on July 1, 2024
G. Murby motioned to accept the SERSG DPW Supply IFB for one-year period commencing on July 1, 2024 SECONDED:E. Murphy VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; aye; G. Murby, aye MOTION CARRIES: 2-0
The minutes list Osler Peterson as present, but the recorded vote names only Eileen Murphy and Gus Murby (2-0), so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“G. Murby motioned to accept the SERSG DPW Supply IFB for one-year period commencing on July 1, 2024 SECONDED:E. Murphy VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; aye; G. Murby, aye MOTION CARRIES: 2-0.” (Motion: Murby, second: Murphy)
Mar 26Elect Eileen Murphy as the Chair of the Select…Motion: MOTION: G. Murby motioned to vote to elect Eileen Murphy as…Passed 2–0 · Murphy: Not recorded
March 26, 2024: Elect Eileen Murphy as the Chair of the Select Board
MOTION: G. Murby motioned to vote to elect Eileen Murphy as the Chair of the Select Board SECONDED: O. Peterson VOTE: G. Murby, aye; aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 2-0
The minutes list Eileen Murphy as present, but the recorded vote names only Gus Murby and Osler Peterson (2-0), so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“MOTION: G. Murby motioned to vote to elect Eileen Murphy as the Chair of the Select Board SECONDED: O. Peterson VOTE: G. Murby, aye; aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 2-0.” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)
Mar 26Elect Gustave Murby as Clerk of the Select BoardMotion: MOTION: O. Peterson motioned to vote to elect Gustave Murby as…Passed 2–0 · Murphy: Not recorded
March 26, 2024: Elect Gustave Murby as Clerk of the Select Board
MOTION: O. Peterson motioned to vote to elect Gustave Murby as Clerk of the Select Board SECONDED: E. Murphy VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 2-0
The minutes list Gus Murby as present, but the recorded vote names only Eileen Murphy and Osler Peterson (2-0), so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“MOTION: O. Peterson motioned to vote to elect Gustave Murby as Clerk of the Select Board SECONDED: E. Murphy VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 2-0.” (Motion: Peterson, second: Murphy)
Votes with no disagreement (173)
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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