Medfield
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Community Choice Aggregation Committee
The Community Choice Aggregation Committee is holding a remote meeting to vote on entering executive session. The executive session will discuss trade secrets or confidential, competitively-sensitive information related to municipal aggregation. The committee will not reconvene in open session after.
- Roll call vote to enter executive session to discuss trade secrets or proprietary information
Transfer Station and Recycling Committee
The committee will discuss ongoing recycling programs, financial fund statuses, and upcoming community events. Members will review transfer station usage and plan outreach for Medfield Day.
- Review of Revolving Fund and Recycling Dividends Fund
- Planning for Medfield Day booth on September 26
- Discussion of foam collection and fire extinguisher signage
- Coordination of Repair Café on August 1 in Norwood
- Planning for Craft Exchange on September 13 at Medfield Public Library
Community Choice Aggregation Committee
The Community Choice Aggregation Committee will hold a remote meeting to discuss trade secrets or confidential information related to municipal aggregation. The committee will vote to enter executive session and will not reconvene in open session afterward.
- Vote to enter executive session under M.G.L. c. 30A to discuss proprietary electric power information
Parks and Recreation
The Medfield Parks and Recreation Commission will meet to approve an agreement for the Lowell Mason House and review updates on local sports facilities. The agenda covers the Seibolt Summer Classic baseball tournament, lighting improvements at Metacomet Park, and maintenance status for town fields, ponds, camps, and fitness courts. No public hearings or budget votes are scheduled.
- Approval of Lowell Mason House agreement
- Seibolt Summer Classic baseball tournament planning
- Metacomet Baseball Lights project update
- Town field, pond, camp, and fitness court maintenance reports
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a deliberation session on a proposed 40B comprehensive permit for a 45-unit age-restricted affordable housing development at 30 Pound Street. The board will also consider a related application to modify a previous permit to exclude a portion of the site from the new project.
- Deliberation on Rosebay at Medfield 40B comprehensive permit
- Consideration of Medfield Housing Authority permit modification
- Review of June 18 and June 24, 2026 meeting minutes
- Remote meeting via Zoom
- Public hearing closed on June 24, 2026
Planning Board
The Planning Board holds public hearings on two items: a request to amend the subdivision approval for Lot 11 at 15 Bridlefield Lane, allowing it to be separated from the Bridlefield Definitive Subdivision and gain access via Allen Lane, and a Scenic Road hearing to remove three hazardous trees at 19 Nebo St, 19 Plain St, and 83 Philip St. The board also receives liaison reports on Affordable Housing, Sidewalks on Route 109, Historical Commission, School Building Committee, and Wayfinding Committee.
- Public hearing: Black Rushin’ Farm Realty Trust seeks to amend 2000 subdivision approval for Lot 11 (15 Bridlefield Ln) to remove it from Bridlefield Subdivision, retain frontage on Bridlefield Lane, and use Allen Lane for access and utilities.
- Scenic Road hearing: Town requests removal of three hazardous trees (white pines at 19 Nebo St and 19 Plain St; ash tree at 83 Philip St) under Scenic Roads Act and Shade Tree Act; no replanting plan proposed.
- Liaison reports from Affordable Housing Trust, Sidewalks on Rte 109, Historical Commission, School Building Committee, and Wayfinding Committee.
- Minutes from May 18 and June 15 meetings to be approved.
- Meeting packet available online for both hearing items.
Tree Department
The Medfield Tree Warden will hold a public hearing to consider removing four public shade trees at 65 and 25 Adams Street to accommodate construction of a new sidewalk for pedestrian safety. The trees include one White Pine, two Scotch Pines, and one Oak, ranging from 20 to 50 feet tall.
- Public hearing to remove 4 shade trees at 65 and 25 Adams St.
- Trees include White Pine (20in DBH, 30ft), two Scotch Pines (10-12in DBH, 20-30ft), and Oak (30in DBH, 50ft)
- Removal needed for new sidewalk to improve pedestrian safety
- Held under M.G.L. Chapter 87, Section 3 (Shade Tree Act)
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a hearing on an application to amend conditions for Lot 11 of the Bridlefield subdivision. The applicant seeks to remove open-space restrictions to allow a single-family house, and to use Allen Lane for access.
- Hearing on amendment of ZBA Decisions 813 and 902 for Lot 11 (15 Bridlefield Lane/2 Allen Lane)
- Request to remove bedroom, square footage, frontage, setback, and utility limitations
- Request to use Allen Lane for access to Granite Street and utility installation
- Property located in RT Zoning District, Assessors' Map 05, Lot 056
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Permanent Planning and Building Committee
The committee will meet to appoint one of its members to the School Building Committee (SBC). The rest of the agenda is procedural.
- Appointment of PBC member to the School Building Committee
Select Board
The Select Board will vote on rental increases for affordable housing units at 13-18 Hennery Way, ranging from 3.47% to 4.97%. They will also discuss the North/Harding intersection design and consider a letter from residents about Pride Month celebrations. Other votes include accepting a cybersecurity grant, authorizing $2,050 for clock tower repairs, and approving a $7,000 contract for a health inspector.
- Rent increases for 13-18 Hennery Way: 2-bedroom from $2,011 to $2,111, 1-bedroom from $2,423.99 to $2,508
- Vote to authorize $2,050 for clock tower repairs from Municipal Building Stabilization Fund
- Vote to sign Sharp Cookie Consultant contract for $7,000 for public health department
- Discussion of letter from concerned residents on ways to celebrate Pride Month
- Block party permit and beer/wine requests for summer events
Board of Water & Sewerage
The Board of Water and Sewerage will review year-to-date operating expenses for enterprise funds. Members will also prioritize capital projects and discuss financial methods for funding them in the short and long term.
- Update on water restrictions status
- Review of water and sewerage enterprise fund operating expenses
- Prioritization of water and sewerage capital projects
- Discussion of financial methods for capital project funding
Board of Water & Sewerage
The Board will receive an update on water restrictions and review year-to-date operating expenses for the water and sewer enterprise funds. They will then review and prioritize capital projects and discuss short- and long-term financial methods for funding these projects.
- Update on water restrictions from DPW director
- Review of YTD operating expenses for water and sewer funds
- Review and prioritization of water and sewer capital projects
- Discussion of short and long-term financial methods for capital projects
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider a comprehensive permit application for a 45-unit age-restricted rental development called 'The Rosebay at Medfield' on the Medfield Housing Authority's Tilden Village property. The board will also review a related application to modify an existing comprehensive permit to exclude a portion of the site.
- Consideration of 'The Rosebay at Medfield' 40B comprehensive permit application
- Review of Medfield Housing Authority's application to modify existing permit
- Discussion of 45 age-restricted affordable rental units
- Remote meeting via Zoom
- Review of June 18, 2026 meeting minutes
School Building Committee
The School Building Committee is holding a virtual community forum to present progress on the future school building project and outline next steps. The presentation will be followed by a Q&A session and open discussion.
- Presentation on school building project progress and next steps
- Community Q&A session
Warrant Committee
The Warrant Committee will consider multiple appropriation transfers between town departments, including a $55,000 shift from Highway Stormwater Management to Solid Waste Disposal Grounds and Building Maintenance. Other notable transfers involve $50,000 from HR Salaries to Town Counsel and $48,000 from Park and Recreation Salaries to operating. They will also approve several reserve fund transfers, the largest being $30,000 for information technology equipment maintenance.
- $55,000 from Highway Stormwater to Solid Waste Disposal Grounds & Building Maintenance
- $50,000 from HR Salaries to Town Counsel Consulting & Legal Fees
- $48,000 from Park and Recreation Salaries to Park and Recreation Operating
- $42,364.58 from Fire Operations to Fire Salary
- $30,000 reserve fund transfer for IT equipment maintenance
Dog Control Bylaw Committee
The Dog Control Bylaw Committee will evaluate a proposed fee-based off-leash dog program for Medfield. Members will review potential locations, including the Plain Street Conservation Area, and compare costs and enforcement models to Newton’s existing system. The group will also discuss landscaping contracts for the Medfield Sports Complex and the town’s dog waste collection service.
- Review of landscaping contract for Medfield Sports Complex and costs for new off-leash areas
- Evaluation of Plain Street Conservation Area (Holmquist East/West) as a primary dog walking site
- Discussion of enforcement staffing, including potential Animal Control officer hours and salary
- Review of Newton’s off-leash medallion fees ($70–$100) and professional walker licensing costs
- Assessment of the "Doody Calls" dog waste program and expansion costs
Community Choice Aggregation Committee
The scheduled meeting for the Community Choice Aggregation Committee has been canceled. The agenda previously listed a planned executive session to discuss proprietary energy market information.
Charles River Health District Advisory Board
The Charles River Health District Advisory Board will convene to approve minutes and review the proposed workplan for Fiscal Year 2027. The meeting includes staff reports on medical, nursing, and environmental health, along with a community spotlight presentation.
- Approval of May 26, 2026 minutes
- FY27 Proposed Workplan review and vote
- Staff reports: Medical Director, Public Health Nursing, Environmental Health
- Community spotlight presentation
- Meeting held via Zoom
School Committee
The School Committee will hold an executive session to discuss an Open Meeting Law complaint, then potentially vote on hiring Kristyn DeDonato as Director of Finance and Operations.
- Executive session to discuss Open Meeting Law complaint filed June 12, 2026
- Potential vote on Director of Finance and Operations finalist Kristyn DeDonato
Community Choice Aggregation Committee
The committee will vote to enter executive session to discuss trade secrets or confidential, competitively-sensitive information related to the town's municipal electric aggregation program. No open session will follow.
- Vote to go into executive session under M.G.L. c. 164 §134 for proprietary information on electric power aggregation
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider a comprehensive permit for 'The Rosebay at Medfield,' a proposed age-restricted affordable rental development. The board will also review a request to modify an existing permit to exclude the project site from the Tilden Village property.
- Proposed construction of 45 age-restricted affordable rental units at 30 Pound Street
- Comprehensive Permit application under MGL Chapter 40B
- Request to exclude 2.54+/- acres from the Medfield Housing Authority's existing permit
Parks and Recreation
This meeting of the Medfield Parks and Recreation Commission has been cancelled. Agenda items such as the Lowell Mason House agreement, Metacomet Baseball Lights, and field updates were scheduled but will not be discussed.
- Approval of Lowell Mason House agreement (cancelled)
- Metacomet Baseball Lights update (cancelled)
- Fitness Court update (cancelled)
- Field updates (cancelled)
- Pond/Camp updates (cancelled)
Conservation Commission
The Conservation Commission will hold continued hearings on several wetland-related projects, including a 24-unit affordable housing development under Chapter 40B at 86 Plain Street. Other hearings involve single-family home construction at 0 High Street and 30 Millbrook Road, and tree removal at 1 Indian Hill Road. The commission will also discuss pond management, including algae and cyanobacteria risks, and other administrative items.
- 24-unit affordable housing development (Chapter 40B) at 86 Plain St, involving wetlands, floodplain, and vernal pool areas
- Single-family home with wetland mitigation at 0 High St in Riverfront Area
- Single-family home with wetland replication at 30 Millbrook Rd
- Removal of 8 trees within buffer zone at 1 Indian Hill Rd
- Discussion of pond management and cyanobacteria risk at Danielson Pond
School Building Committee
The committee will review the current status of selecting a designer and the overall project timeline. Members will also coordinate a virtual community update scheduled for June 24th and discuss increasing the frequency of committee meetings.
- Approval of Vertex invoices for April and May
- Update on the Designer selection process
- Planning for June 24th virtual community update
- Review of project timeline
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Zoning Board of Appeals will review a request to convert an existing garage or barn into a 1,160 square foot handicapped-accessible Accessory Dwelling Unit. The board will determine if the project requires a special permit or variance based on local zoning bylaws and state law.
- Special permit/variance request for 67 Harding St to create a 1,160 sq ft ADU
Select Board
The board will review the Medfield State Hospital redevelopment and consider several municipal budget transfers. Key actions include voting on a roadway redesign contract, affordable housing agreements, and cannabis delivery opt-outs.
- Contract with Beta for West/27 roadway redesign: $629,247
- Software upgrade for Assesspro AP5: $14,953.58
- Memorandum of Understanding for 441 Main Street affordable housing project
- Letter of support for Medfield State Hospital adaptive reuse
- Vote to opt out of recreational cannabis delivery in Medfield
Planning Board
The Planning Board will review an application to divide one lot into two at 655 Elm St. The board will also vote on releasing a bond for the Garrison Path subdivision and supporting a historic tax credit application.
- ANR Plan for 655 Elm St (dividing one lot into two)
- Vote to release bond for Garrison Path subdivision
- Letter of support for Trinity Acquisitions historic tax credit application
- Update on zoning recodification grant application
- Garrison Path inspection reports and peer review