Medfield public meetings in 2021
74 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Health
The Board of Health will meet to discuss a conditional approval of a stormwater and drainage memorandum for a specific property. The meeting also includes updates from the Health Agent and Public Health Nurse.
- Conditional Approval of Stormwater/Drainage Memorandum for 9 Spruce Way
- Permit renewals for Food Service Kitchen Pool, Food Service Mobile Food, and Food Retail Tobacco
Medfield Outreach
The Medfield Outreach Advisory Board will meet to review caseload numbers and needs-based assistance for holiday gifts, birthdays, and camperships. The board will also discuss a grant from the Medfield Foundation Legacy Fund.
- Medfield Foundation Legacy Fund Grant discussion
- Review of clinical caseload numbers
- Needs-based assistance for holiday gifts, birthday wishes, and camperships
- Approval of October 4, 2021 minutes
School Committee
The School Committee will consider voting to withdraw from the MSBA Dale Street Elementary School Project and authorize the signing of the withdrawal form. The body will also discuss the December meeting schedule and a pending DESE mask waiver.
- Vote on withdrawal from MSBA Dale Street Elementary School Project
- Authorization for Chair/Superintendent to sign MSBA withdrawal form
- DESE Mask Waiver informational item
- Executive session regarding collective bargaining for Teachers Association Units A & B, School Secretaries, Custodians and Cafeteria Workers
Board of Health
The Board of Health is scheduled to attend a meeting of the Board of Water and Sewerage. No other substantive agenda items are listed.
- Attendance at the Board of Water and Sewerage meeting
Board of Health
The Board of Health will receive updates regarding COVID-19 and stormwater review. The agenda also includes a discussion on fluoride in the public water supply and several permit renewals.
- Update: Act Promoting Awareness of Sewage in Public Waters
- Discussion: M Coughlin - Fluoride in public water supply
- Permit renewals: 1 Tobacco, 1 Food Service, 3 Food Retail, and 1 Food Service Kitchen
School Committee
The School Committee will vote on a second reading of several Medfield/MASC policy recommendations. The body will also receive updates on the New Elementary School Project, the DESE mask mandate, and a NEASC presentation regarding Medfield High School.
- Vote on policy recommendations: JB, JBB, JC, JCA, JF, JFABC, JHD, JIC, JICFA-E, JICG, JICH, JIE, JJ-E
- New Elementary School Project update
- Medfield High School NEASC presentation
- DESE Mask Mandate update
- Executive session regarding collective bargaining for teachers, secretaries, custodians, and cafeteria workers
Board of Health
The Board of Health is meeting remotely to discuss the Special Town Meeting. The agenda contains no other specific business items.
- Special Town Meeting discussion
School Committee
The Medfield School Committee will meet to consider a full endorsement of an Anticipated Special Town Meeting (STM) Warrant Article. The committee will also discuss the STM procedure as outlined by the Town Moderator for October 29, 2021.
- Vote on full endorsement of Anticipated Special Town Meeting (STM) Warrant Article
- Discussion of STM Procedure for 10/29/21
Board of Health
The Board of Health is meeting to discuss the Special Town Meeting scheduled for November 7, 2021, with the Town Moderator.
- Discussion with Town Moderator regarding November 7, 2021 Special Town Meeting
School Committee
The Medfield School Committee will meet to vote on the FY23 budget calendar and the acceptance of the Capital Reserve Fund. The body will also discuss the DESE mask mandate extension and provide updates on the New Elementary School Project.
- Vote on FY23 Budget Calendar
- Vote to accept Capital Reserve Fund
- Vote on Medfield/MASC Policy recommendations (AB, ADC, ADDA, ADDA-R, ADF)
- Potential vote on Medfield/MASC Policy recommendations 2nd Reading
- Executive session regarding collective bargaining for teachers, secretaries, custodians, and cafeteria workers
Board of Health
The Board of Health will receive updates on COVID-19, the Health Agent, and the hiring of a Public Health Nurse. The board will also review stormwater applications and regulations.
- Review of 1 Retail Food permit
- Review of 1 Mobile Food Unit permit
- Update on Public Health Nurse hiring
- Stormwater Application/Regulation review
Medfield Outreach
The Medfield Outreach Advisory Board will meet to discuss clinical caseload numbers and potential future programming. The board will also review Medfield Day and updates regarding MCAP and MCSP projects.
- Clinical caseload numbers update
- Potential Group MS/HS programming
- Review of Medfield Day
- MCAP Reaching Into Medfield Project overview
- MCSP September programming review
School Committee
The Medfield School Committee will discuss the MSBA Schematic Design Submission and budget projections for the New Elementary School Project. The body will also address policy recommendations and provide an update on the FY22 budget.
- New Elementary School Project: MSBA Schematic Design Submission and Budget Projections
- FY22 Budget Update
- First reading of Medfield/MASC Policy recommendations (JB, JBB, JC, JCA, JF, JFABC, JHD, JIC, JICFA-E, JICG, JICH, JIE, JJ-E)
- Second reading of Medfield/MASC Policy recommendations (AB, ADC, ADDA, ADD A -R, ADF)
- 2021 Subcommittee Appointments
Warrant Committee
The Warrant Committee and the Warrant Committee Elementary School Project Subcommittee are meeting to discuss the new elementary school project with the School Committee.
- Discussion of the new elementary school project
Board of Health
The Board of Health will receive updates regarding COVID-19, the Health Agent, and the Public Health Nurse. The board will also consider food retail and temporary food event permits.
- Food Retail Permit for Medfield Food Cupboard (change of location)
- Temporary Food Event permit for Mel's Catering/Pauline's Staffing at Norfolk Hunt Club (9/10/2021)
- Temporary Food Event permit for MEMO at Medfield Day (9/25/2021)
Warrant Committee
The Warrant Committee and Elementary School Project Subcommittee are meeting to discuss the new elementary school project. The session includes a meeting with Mike Quinlan, Chair of the Dale Street School Building Committee / Permanent Planning and Building Committee.
- Discussion of the new elementary school project with Mike Quinlan
Medfield Outreach
The Medfield Outreach Advisory Board will meet remotely to approve previous minutes and swear in board members. The board will discuss clinical, needs-based, and prevention updates and review plans for Medfield Day.
- Approval of minutes from 6/28/21
- Board member approval and swearing in
- Outreach updates regarding clinical, needs-based, and prevention services
- Review for Medfield Day
Warrant Committee
The Elementary School Project Subcommittee of the Warrant Committee is meeting to discuss the new elementary school project. The session includes a meeting with the Elementary School PAC.
- Discussion of the new elementary school project with the Elementary School PAC
Warrant Committee
The agenda indicates that the Warrant Committee Elementary School Project Subcommittee will attend the Board of Selectmen meeting. No other business is listed for this session.
- Attendance of Elementary School Project Subcommittee at Board of Selectmen meeting
Board of Health
The Board of Health is meeting to discuss community outreach efforts related to Medfield Day. The meeting is being held remotely via Zoom.
- Discussion of community outreach at Medfield Day
School Committee
The Medfield School Committee will meet to vote on the adoption of DPH/DESE guidance and the adaptation of the Covid-19 Emergency Policy EBC Supplemental. The body will also discuss the New Elementary School Project and the DEI Task Force. An executive session is scheduled to discuss collective bargaining and litigation.
- Vote on DPH/DESE Guidance adoption
- Potential vote on Covid-19 Emergency Policy EBC Supplemental
- Superintendent TEC and ACCEPT Board Appointment 2021-2022
- Student Handbook approvals
- New Elementary School Project update
Warrant Committee
The Warrant Committee is meeting to review meeting minutes and discuss the Dale Street School project in relation to a Special Town Meeting.
- Dale Street School project / Special Town Meeting
Board of Health
The Board of Health is scheduled to attend a meeting of the School Committee. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.
- Attendance at the School Committee Meeting
School Committee
The Medfield School Committee will meet remotely to discuss the opening of schools in September. The agenda consists of a parent forum and the scheduling of the next meeting.
- Parent Forum on September Opening
School Committee
The School Committee is meeting for a workshop and retreat to discuss committee roles, duties, and goals. The session includes a review of the MASC Policy Project and an executive session regarding collective bargaining and security strategies.
- Discussion of School Committee roles, duties, and short/long term goals
- MASC Policy Project review
- Executive session on collective bargaining for Medfield Teachers’ Association Unit A & B, AFL-CIO Custodians, Cafeteria Workers and Secretaries
- Executive session on deployment of security personnel, devices, or strategies
Board of Health
The Board of Health will receive updates on COVID-19 policies and regional health grants. The body will also discuss public health nurse recruitment and review one camp permit.
- COVID-19 Policy for Fall 2021 update from Dr. Jeffrey Marsden
- Regional Health Grant update
- Public Health Nurse Recruitment update
- Review of 1 Camp Permit
- NW VNA Summary
Warrant Committee
The committee will review proposed budget transfers for various accounts. These include transfers related to the Police department, Medicare Insurance, and Town Counsel. The meeting also includes planning for the upcoming year's schedule.
- FY2021 Appropriation Transfers
- Reserve Fund Transfers (Police)
- Reserve Fund Transfers (Medicare Insurance)
- Reserve Fund Transfers (Town Counsel)
School Committee
The Policy Subcommittee is meeting to continue reviewing the Medfield School Policy Manual with Glenn Koochar from the Massachusetts Association of School Committees. The group will examine Schedule J to identify priority policies and discuss the approach for completing reviewed schedules.
- Review of Medfield School Policy Manual
- Detailed review of Schedule J
- Discussion of completion approach for reviewed schedules
Board of Health
The Board of Health will meet to discuss an amendment to a stormwater permit for the Kingsbury Club Solar Project. The board will also receive an update from Health Agent Bridget Sweet and review permits for a food truck, animals, and camps.
- Kingsbury Club Solar Project stormwater permit amendment
- 1 Mobile Food Truck permit
- 7 Animal Permits
- 3 Camp Permits
- Medfield Day 2021
School Committee
The Policy Subcommittee is meeting to continue the digitization process of the Medfield School Policy Manual. Members will review specific policy changes and recommendations provided by the Massachusetts Association of School Committees (MASC).
- Review of Medfield School Policy Manual digitization process
- Review of policy changes from Schedule A and B
- Review of recommendations from Schedule C
Medfield Outreach
The Medfield Outreach Advisory Board is meeting to review clinical interns and needs-based programs. The board will also discuss planning for Medfield Day and updates to brochures and business cards.
- Review of needs-based camperships and pond passes
- Planning for Medfield Day
- Updates to brochures and business cards
- Approval of May 24, 2021 meeting minutes
Warrant Committee
The committee will review FY2021 appropriation and reserve fund transfers for several town departments. They are also scheduled to vote on increasing the Medfield State Hospital Revolving Fund expenditure limit.
- FY2021 Appropriation Transfers and Reserve Fund Transfers for Public Works, Facilities, Fire, Police, Conservation Commission, Town Report / Meeting, Medicare Insurance, and Town Counsel
- Vote to increase FY2021 Medfield State Hospital Revolving Fund Expenditure limit
- 2021 Annual Town Meeting recap
Board of Health
The Board of Health will meet to discuss a stormwater permit amendment for a solar array project. The Health Agent will also provide an update on recently received permits and meeting minutes.
- Stormwater Permit amendment for Solar Array Project / Kingsbury Club Medfield Inc.
- Food Service Kitchen permit for First Baptist Church
- Mobile Food Unit permit for Tasty Trailer
- Camp permits for Park & Rec and Kingsbury Club
- 11 Animal Permits
School Committee
The School Committee will meet to review the New Elementary School Project and the FY21 Budget. The agenda includes recognizing 2021 retirees and receiving end-of-year updates on student learning assessments.
- Executive Session regarding collective bargaining with Medfield Teachers’ Association Unit A&B
- New Elementary School Project Update
- FY21 Budget Update
- 2021 Retiree Recognition for eight individuals
- Elementary class size projections for 2021-2022
School Committee
The School Committee is meeting to discuss participation in a public forum regarding a new elementary school. The agenda consists of this single item.
- Participation in New Elementary School Public Forum
School Committee
The School Committee is meeting to continue the digitization process of the Medfield School Policy Manual. Members will review specific policy changes and recommendations from the Massachusetts Association of School Committees.
- Review of Medfield School Policy Manual digitization process
- Review of policy changes from Schedule A and B
- Review of recommendations from Schedule C
School Committee
The School Committee and Policy Subcommittee are meeting to review the digitization process of the Medfield School Policy Manual. The body will examine document changes made by the Massachusetts Association of School Committees (MASC) to develop a completion plan.
- Review of policy manual digitization process with Glenn Koochar and Kathleen Kelly from MASC
- Review of merged document changes provided by MASC
- Discussion of recommendations and next steps for policy completion
School Committee
The School Committee will hold an executive session regarding collective bargaining for the Medfield Teachers’ Association and non-union personnel. The regular meeting includes updates on the New Elementary School Project and COVID-19 guidelines.
- Collective bargaining discussions for Medfield Teachers’ Association Unit A&B
- Contract negotiations for various non-union personnel roles
- New Elementary School Project site impact on educational plan
- DEI Task Force formation and timeline update
- Music Department Trip for Spring 2022
Medfield Outreach
The Medfield Outreach Advisory Board is meeting to review the FY22 budget and clinical needs. The board will also discuss updates to the MCSP and MCAP programs and a brochure update.
- FY 22 Budget update
- MCSP Mental Health May Events
- MCAP program updates
- Brochure update
Board of Health
The Board of Health will meet to discuss stormwater reviews for specific sites and receive an update from the Health Agent. The board will also consider the approval of several food, swimming, and animal permits.
- Stormwater review of Wells 3 & 4 Water Treatment Plant and Bank of America by EBI Consulting
- Approval of 1 temporary food event, 1 mobile food unit, and 1 food retail permit
- Approval of 1 semi public swimming pool and 1 bathing beach permit
- Approval of 7 animal permits
School Committee
The Medfield School Committee will meet remotely to conduct a general discussion regarding the FY22 Budget. This meeting is scheduled to take place before the Annual Town Meeting.
- FY22 Budget General Discussion
School Committee
The Medfield School Committee will hold a regular meeting to conduct a general discussion regarding the FY22 budget. This meeting is scheduled to take place before the Annual Town Meeting.
- FY22 Budget general discussion
Warrant Committee
The committee is conducting final preparations for the upcoming 2021 Annual Town Meeting. The agenda includes a review of meeting minutes and final planning steps.
- Final preparations for 2021 Annual Town Meeting
School Committee
The School Committee will meet to discuss the New Elementary School Project and the Educational Plan vote. The agenda includes updates on FY21 and FY22 budgets and a review of the 2021-2022 meeting calendar.
- Executive Session regarding collective bargaining for Medfield Teachers’ Association Unit A, B & C and Cafeteria Workers Secretaries
- Discussion of School Committee Educational Plan vote considerations for the New Elementary School Project
- FY21 and FY22 Budget Updates
- Social Emotional Learning Update
- MASC Policy Manual Project Update
Warrant Committee
The Warrant Committee is meeting to discuss the 2021 Annual Town Meeting and its associated warrant articles. The body will also review the Fiscal Year 2022 Operating and Capital Budgets.
- Fiscal Year 2022 Operating and Capital Budgets
- 2021 Annual Town Meeting and Warrant Articles
- Proposed $7,500 appropriation transfer from Workers Compensation to Liability Insurance account
School Committee
The Medfield School Committee is meeting remotely to discuss the digitization process of the school policy manual. Representative Kathleen Kelly from the Massachusetts Association of School Committees will lead the review.
- Review of Medfield School Policy Manual digitization process
Medfield Outreach
The Outreach Advisory Board is meeting to review clinical updates and the use of a clinical consultant. The board will also discuss program updates for MCS and MCAP, including mental health events in May.
- Review of clinical consultant use
- Mental Health May events for MCS
- Updates on MCAP program
- Review of signs and brochures
Warrant Committee
The committee is meeting to review the Fiscal Year 2022 Operating and Capital Budgets. Members will discuss the 2021 Annual Town Meeting and the Dale Street School project. The body may vote on three specific Warrant Articles.
- Fiscal Year 2022 Operating and Capital Budgets
- Dale Street School project discussion
- Potential vote on Warrant Article 20 (Hinkley South)
- Potential vote on Warrant Article 29 (Citizen Petition)
- Potential vote on Warrant Article 30 (Citizen Petition)
Board of Health
The Board of Health will review stormwater and drainage for the Bank of America Charging Stations and Water Treatment Plant / Wells 3 & 4. The board will also vote on authorizing the chairman to sign various inspector and food service permits.
- Stormwater and drainage review for Bank of America Charging Stations
- Stormwater and drainage review for Water Treatment Plant / Wells 3 & 4
- Appointments for 2 Animal Inspectors and 2 Burial Inspectors
- Issuance of 5 Mobile Food Unit permits, 1 Seasonal Food Permit, and 1 Food Service Kitchen permit
- Discussion of Town Meeting articles
Warrant Committee
The committee is meeting to review the Fiscal Year 2022 Operating and Capital Budgets. Members will discuss and potentially vote on 2021 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Articles. The meeting includes a discussion regarding the Dale Street School project.
- Fiscal Year 2022 Operating and Capital Budgets
- 2021 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Articles
- Dale Street School project discussion with School Building Committee Chair Mike Quinlan
Warrant Committee
The Warrant Committee is meeting to review the Fiscal Year 2022 Operating and Capital Budgets. The body will also discuss and potentially vote on articles for the 2021 Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
- Fiscal Year 2022 Operating and Capital Budgets
- 2021 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Articles
Warrant Committee
The committee will meet to vote on the Fiscal Year 2022 Operating Budget and discuss potential votes for the 2021 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Articles. The meeting includes an Annual Warrant Hearing.
- Vote on Fiscal Year 2022 Operating Budget
- Discussion and potential votes on 2021 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Articles
- Annual Warrant Hearing
Board of Health
The Board of Health meeting is scheduled for March 30, 2021. The agenda states the Board will attend the Board of Selectmen meeting at 7 pm.
Warrant Committee
The committee is reviewing the FY2022 operating and capital budgets alongside various Town Departmental Budgets. Discussion includes potential votes on 2021 Annual Town Meeting warrant articles, including the Peak House Historic District.
- FY2022 Operating and Capital Budgets
- Peak House Historic District discussion with Medfield Historic District Commission
- Reserve Fund Transfer: Town Clerk
Warrant Committee
The Warrant Committee is meeting to discuss and review Town Departmental Budgets for the FY2022 Operating and Capital Budgets. The body will also discuss and potentially vote on 2021 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Articles, including citizen petitions.
- FY2022 Operating and Capital Budgets
- Town Departmental Budgets review
- 2021 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Articles
- Citizen petitions discussion and potential votes
Warrant Committee
The committee will discuss the Water and Sewer Enterprise Fund Budgets and the Water Treatment Plant project with department heads. Members will also review FY2022 operating and capital budgets and potential votes on 2021 Annual Town Meeting warrant articles.
- Water and Sewer Enterprise Fund Budgets discussion
- Water Treatment Plant project discussion
- FY2022 Operating and Capital Budgets discussion
- 2021 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Articles discussion
Warrant Committee
The Warrant Committee is meeting to discuss and review Town Departmental Budgets and the FY2022 Operating and Capital Budgets. The committee will also discuss and potentially vote on 2021 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Articles.
- FY2022 Operating and Capital Budgets
- Town Departmental Budgets review
- 2021 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Articles discussion and potential votes
Board of Health
The Board of Health and School Committee are holding a joint remote meeting. The body will discuss the return to full in-person learning.
- Discussion on return to full in-person learning
Warrant Committee
The committee is meeting to discuss and review Town Departmental Budgets and the FY2022 Operating and Capital Budgets. Members will also discuss and potentially vote on articles for the 2021 Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
- FY2022 Operating and Capital Budgets
- Town Departmental Budgets review
- 2021 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Articles
Warrant Committee
The committee is meeting to discuss and review Town Departmental Budgets for the FY2022 Operating and Capital Budgets. Members will also discuss and potentially vote on articles for the 2021 Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
- FY2022 Operating and Capital Budgets
- Town Departmental Budgets review
- 2021 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Articles
Board of Health
The Board of Health is scheduled to attend a meeting of the Warrant Committee. No other specific agenda items or decisions are listed.
Board of Health
The Board of Health will meet remotely to receive updates on vaccine distribution and BOH agents. The board will also introduce associate members and discuss the Public Health Nurse position.
- Vaccine Distribution Update
- BOH Agent Update
- Associate Member Introductions
- Public Health Nurse position discussion
Warrant Committee
The committee is meeting to discuss and review Town Departmental Budgets for the FY2022 operating and capital budgets. Members will also discuss and potentially vote on articles for the 2021 Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
- FY2022 Operating and Capital Budgets
- Town Departmental Budgets review
- 2021 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Articles
Medfield State Hospital Public Improvement Plan Group
The Medfield State Hospital Public Improvement Plan Group will meet to review a report from Weston & Sampson. The discussion focuses on the Draft Phase IV Remedy Implementation Plan Modification for the Special Project Designation Area.
- Weston & Sampson report on Draft Phase IV Remedy Implementation Plan Modification
Warrant Committee
The Warrant Committee is meeting to discuss and review the FY2022 operating and capital budgets, including departmental and Medfield Public Schools budgets. The body will also discuss 2021 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Articles and receive an update on the Dale Street School project.
- FY2022 Operating and Capital Budgets
- Medfield Public Schools Budget and revolving funds
- Dale Street School project update
- Medfield Police Department budget
- 2021 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Articles
Board of Health
The Board of Health will meet remotely to provide updates on vaccine distribution and the BOH Agent. The board will also discuss the associate member process and potentially vote on health recommendations for schools.
- Vaccine distribution update
- BOH Agent update
- Associate member process
- Potential vote on health considerations for schools
Warrant Committee
The Warrant Committee is meeting to discuss and review the FY2022 Operating and Capital Budgets. The session includes reviews of departmental budgets and the Medfield Public Schools budget. The committee will also discuss the 2021 Annual Town Meeting and Warrant Articles.
- FY2022 Operating and Capital Budgets
- Council on Aging budget
- Parks and Recreation budget
- Outreach budget
- Medfield Public Schools budget
Board of Health
The Board of Health will meet to receive updates on vaccination distribution and the health agent. The body will discuss enforcement, public outreach, and stormwater regulations. The meeting includes updates from the School Department regarding testing and teacher vaccinations.
- Vaccination distribution update
- Stormwater regulations update
- School testing discussion
- Teacher vaccinations discussion
- Discussion of associate members
Warrant Committee
The committee is discussing and reviewing FY2022 operating and capital budgets for various town departments. The meeting also includes a review of the 2021 Annual Town Meeting and Warrant Articles.
- FY2022 Operating and Capital Budgets
- Departmental budget reviews for Fire, Library, Planning and Zoning, Inspections, and Facilities
- Budget reviews for Assessor, Town Accountant, and Collector
- Reserve Funds and Town Financial Policies
- Community Preservation Act letter from Norfolk County Register of Deeds
Board of Health
The Board of Health is holding an emergency remote meeting. The agenda includes a discussion and recommendations regarding COVID-19 case updates.
- COVID-19 Case Update – Discussion and Recommendations
Warrant Committee
The Warrant Committee is meeting to discuss and review Town Departmental Budgets for FY2022 with the Town Administrator. The committee will also discuss articles for the 2021 Annual Town Meeting and Warrant.
- FY2022 Operating and Capital Budgets
- 2021 Annual Town Meeting and Warrant Articles
Board of Health
The Board of Health is meeting remotely to receive updates on the COVID-19 situation. The discussion will focus on vaccine distribution and case communication.
- COVID-19 updates
- Vaccine distribution update
- COVID-19 case communication update
Warrant Committee
The Warrant Committee is meeting to discuss articles for the 2021 Annual Town Meeting. The body will also review budget updates for fiscal years 2021 and 2022.
- FY2021 Budget Update
- FY2022 Operating and Capital Budget Update
- 2021 Annual Town Meeting and Warrant Articles discussion
Board of Health
The Board of Health will meet remotely to receive updates on COVID-19 and a report from the Health Agent. The board will also discuss the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines.
- COVID-19 update
- Health Agent update
- COVID-19 vaccine distribution