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Osler Peterson
Elected townwide · 10 terms in this record
Pete Peterson
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How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2022–2023 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Peterson 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 26 of 27 Select Board meetings in 2022–2023 Board.
Missed
- Mar 21, 2023 · Regular: Absent
Every meeting (27)
- Mar 21, 2023 · Regular: Absent
- Mar 7, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Feb 21, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Feb 7, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jan 24, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jan 10, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Dec 20, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Dec 6, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Nov 15, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Nov 1, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Oct 25, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Oct 11, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Sep 27, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Sep 13, 2022 · Regular: Present (Osler Peterson recused himself from the Kingsbury Club ground lease agreement.)
- Sep 7, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Aug 30, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Aug 2, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jul 12, 2022 · Regular: Present (Osler Peterson recused himself as an abutter from the Hinkley South deed and easements.)
- Jun 28, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jun 14, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jun 7, 2022 · Regular: Present
- May 24, 2022 · Regular: Present
- May 10, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Apr 26, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Apr 19, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Apr 7, 2022 · Joint: Present
- Apr 5, 2022 · Regular: Present (Osler Peterson recused himself from appointing Michael Marcucci to the Affordable Housing Trust and from appointing special counsel in the Ice House Road 40B appeal.)
Votes where members disagreed · 2022–2023 Board
Nov 15Approve the two amendments to the two roof solar…Motion: MOTION: E. Murphy moved to approve the two amendments to the…Passed Unanimous, 2 present · Peterson: Not recorded
November 15, 2022: Approve the two amendments to the two roof solar array leases at the Kingsbury Club with the Town of Medfield as the ground Lessor
MOTION: E. Murphy moved to approve the two amendments to the two roof solar array leases at the Kingsbury Club with the Town of Medfield as the ground Lessor. SECONDED: G. Murby VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye MOTION CARRIES: 2-0, Peterson recused
Osler Peterson recused himself (as the minutes record) and did not vote.
From the minutes
“MOTION: E. Murphy moved to approve the two amendments to the two roof solar array leases at the Kingsbury Club with the Town of Medfield as the ground Lessor. SECONDED: G. Murby VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye MOTION CARRIES: 2-0, Peterson recused.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Murby)
Sep 13Accept the review of the charter for the Dog…Motion: MOTION: Ms. Murphy motioned to accept the review of the charter…Passed 2–1 · Peterson: No
September 13, 2022: Accept the review of the charter for the Dog Control Bylaw Committee
MOTION: Ms. Murphy motioned to accept the review of the charter for the Dog Control Bylaw Committee. Seconded by Mr. Murby. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Murphy, aye). Mr. Peterson opposed. Motion Carries: 2-1-0
Voted: No
Yes: Murby, MurphyNo: PetersonThe minutes say "Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Murphy, aye). Mr. Peterson opposed. Motion Carries: 2-1-0".
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Murphy motioned to accept the review of the charter for the Dog Control Bylaw Committee. Seconded by Mr. Murby. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Murphy, aye). Mr. Peterson opposed. Motion Carries: 2-1-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Murby)
Sep 13Sign the updated Agreement Regarding Ground Lease with the…Motion: MOTION: Ms. Murphy moved to sign the updated Agreement Regarding Ground…Passed Unanimous, 2 present · Peterson: Not recorded
September 13, 2022: Sign the updated Agreement Regarding Ground Lease with the Kingsbury Club to reflect the Kingsbury Club’s proposed refinanced loan amounts
MOTION: Ms. Murphy moved to sign the updated Agreement Regarding Ground Lease with the Kingsbury Club to reflect the Kingsbury Club’s proposed refinanced loan amounts. Mr. Peterson recused himself. Seconded by Mr. Murby. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Murphy, aye). Mr. Peterson abstained. None opposed. Motion Carries: 2-0-1
The minutes say "Mr. Peterson recused himself" and later "Mr. Peterson abstained" (Motion Carries: 2-0-1); he is shown as recused (not voting).
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Murphy moved to sign the updated Agreement Regarding Ground Lease with the Kingsbury Club to reflect the Kingsbury Club’s proposed refinanced loan amounts. Mr. Peterson recused himself. Seconded by Mr. Murby. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Murphy, aye). Mr. Peterson abstained. None opposed. Motion Carries: 2-0-1.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Murby)
Aug 30Re-appoint Debra Shuman and Mark Fisher to the Personnel…Motion: MOTION: Jeremy Marsette motioned to re-appoint Debra Shuman and Mark Fisher…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · Peterson: Yes
August 30, 2022: Re-appoint Debra Shuman and Mark Fisher to the Personnel Board
MOTION: Jeremy Marsette motioned to re-appoint Debra Shuman and Mark Fisher to the Personnel Board. Seconded by Scott McDermott. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Peterson, aye; Murphy, aye); Anna Mae O'Shea Brooke; Scott McDermott. None opposed. Motion Carries: 5-0-0
Voted: Yes
A joint appointing vote with the Town Moderator and the School Committee Chair; the motion was made by Jeremy Marsette and seconded by Scott McDermott, who are not Select Board members. Only the three Selectmen’s votes are shown.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Jeremy Marsette motioned to re-appoint Debra Shuman and Mark Fisher to the Personnel Board. Seconded by Scott McDermott. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Peterson, aye; Murphy, aye); Anna Mae O'Shea Brooke; Scott McDermott. None opposed. Motion Carries: 5-0-0.”
Jul 12Execute the Deed and Grant of Easements for land…Motion: MOTION: Ms. Murphy moved to execute the Deed and Grant of…Passed Unanimous, 2 present · Peterson: Not recorded
July 12, 2022: Execute the Deed and Grant of Easements for land off Ice House Road (“Hinkley South” project) to Medfield Holdings LLC to be held by the Town Attorney until such time…
MOTION: Ms. Murphy moved to execute the Deed and Grant of Easements for land off Ice House Road (“Hinkley South” project) to Medfield Holdings LLC to be held by the Town Attorney until such time as both parties are prepared to close. Seconded by Mr. Murby. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Murphy, aye). None opposed. Mr. Peterson recused himself as an abutter. Vote: 2-0-1
Osler Peterson recused himself (as the minutes record) and did not vote.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Murphy moved to execute the Deed and Grant of Easements for land off Ice House Road (“Hinkley South” project) to Medfield Holdings LLC to be held by the Town Attorney until such time as both parties are prepared to close. Seconded by Mr. Murby. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Murphy, aye). None opposed. Mr. Peterson recused himself as an abutter. Vote: 2-0-1.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Murby)
Apr 5Appoint Michael Marcucci to serve on the Affordable Housing…Motion: MOTION: Ms. Murphy moved to appoint Michael Marcucci to serve on…Passed Unanimous, 2 present · Peterson: Not recorded
April 5, 2022: Appoint Michael Marcucci to serve on the Affordable Housing Trust
MOTION: Ms. Murphy moved to appoint Michael Marcucci to serve on the Affordable Housing Trust. Mr. Murby seconded. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murphy, aye; Murby, aye). None opposed. Vote: 2-0-1
Osler Peterson recused himself ("Mr. Peterson recused himself"); the vote was 2-0-1.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Murphy moved to appoint Michael Marcucci to serve on the Affordable Housing Trust. Mr. Murby seconded. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murphy, aye; Murby, aye). None opposed. Vote: 2-0-1.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Murby)
Apr 5Appoint Mead Talerman Costa as special counsel on matters…Motion: MOTION: Ms. Murphy moved to appoint Mead Talerman Costa as special…Passed Unanimous, 2 present · Peterson: Not recorded
April 5, 2022: Appoint Mead Talerman Costa as special counsel on matters relating to defense of an appeal of a certain c. 40B decision issued by the Zoning Board of Appeals for a…
MOTION: Ms. Murphy moved to appoint Mead Talerman Costa as special counsel on matters relating to defense of an appeal of a certain c. 40B decision issued by the Zoning Board of Appeals for a certain property located off of Ice House Road, and such other tasks as may be directed by the client. Mr. Murby seconded. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Murphy, aye). None opposed. Vote: 2-0-1
Osler Peterson recused himself ("Mr. Peterson recused himself"); the vote was 2-0-1.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Murphy moved to appoint Mead Talerman Costa as special counsel on matters relating to defense of an appeal of a certain c. 40B decision issued by the Zoning Board of Appeals for a certain property located off of Ice House Road, and such other tasks as may be directed by the client. Mr. Murby seconded. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Murphy, aye). None opposed. Vote: 2-0-1.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Murby)
Votes with no disagreement (265)
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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