Medfield public meetings in 2022

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Board upheld the Building Commissioner's determination that a fence atop a retaining wall exceeded the 6-foot height limit. While the fence was voluntarily removed, the Board found the remaining wall may be a public safety hazard and remanded the matter to the Building Commissioner. The request for a variance was denied.

• Upheld Building Commissioner's determination that fence exceeded 6' height limit (3-0)
• Denied requested variance for 4 Wildwood Drive (3-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals performed a site visit at 4 Wildwood Drive to familiarize members and interested parties with the property. No formal decisions were made during this visit.

Board of Water & Sewerage

The Board agreed to a prioritized list of capital projects to be presented to the Board of Selectmen for ARPA funding. The meeting also included reviews of water and sewer expenses and capital project timelines. No votes were taken on fines or meeting minutes.

• Approved prioritized ARPA project list for presentation to Board of Selectmen
• Tabled approval of November 29, 2022 meeting minutes
• Tabled discussion on water restriction fines

Conservation Commission

The Commission approved a Certificate of Compliance for a home addition at 15 Pilgrim Lane. Hearings for a single-family home on Elm Street and a multi-family project at 50 Peter Kristof Way were continued to November 3, 2022, pending further documentation.

• Authorized Certificate of Compliance for 15 Pilgrim Lane (6-0)
• Continued hearing for 26-30 Millbrook Road to October 20, 2022 (6-0)
• Continued hearing for Elm Street single-family home to November 3, 2022 (6-0)
• Continued hearing for 50 Peter Kristof Way Certificate of Compliance to November 3, 2022 (6-0)
• Approved July 21, 2022 meeting minutes (6-0)

Medfield Energy Committee

The Medfield Energy Committee is meeting remotely to discuss outreach for school projects and receive brief updates on DPW activities and next steps for the Center on Aging solar project.

• Review outreach for School Projects
• Brief update on DPW
• Brief update on Center on Aging solar next steps

Conservation Commission

The Commission approved an amendment to the Order of Conditions for a multi-family project to allow artificial turf. A hearing for a single-family dwelling at 26-30 Millbrook Road was continued to January 2023. The board also discussed community garden concerns and potential new staffing.

• Approved amendment to Order of Conditions for 50 Peter Kristof Way to allow artificial turf (5-0)
• Continued hearing for 26-30 Millbrook Road construction to January 19, 2023 (5-0)

Medfield Wildlife Committee

The Medfield Wildlife Committee is meeting to discuss this year's hunt and provide an update on any outstanding issues. The agenda includes a call to order and a discussion item only, with no votes or decisions listed.

• Discuss this year’s hunt
• Provide an update on any outstanding issues

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Board approved a special permit for a poolhouse built within the required setback at 8 Oxbow Road. A hearing regarding a fence height appeal at 4 Wildwood Drive was closed pending a site visit.

• Approved special permit for poolhouse setback at 8 Oxbow Road (3-0)
• Closed hearing for fence height appeal at 4 Wildwood Drive pending site visit (3-0)
• Approved minutes for September 14, 2022 (2-0-1)
• Approved minutes for October 6, 2022 (2-0-1)
• Approved minutes for November 3, 2022 (2-0-1)
• Approved minutes for November 9, 2022 (2-0-1)
• Approved minutes for November 21, 2022 (3-0)

Transfer Station and Recycling Committee

The committee voted unanimously to fund a new mattress storage container. Members also decided to suspend curb alerts for the winter and planned a foam collection for late March or early April.

• Approved $7,000 purchase of a mattress storage container (unanimous)
• Suspended curb alerts for the winter
• Approved November minutes with revisions

Medfield Housing Authority

The Board approved a net metering contract estimated to save $13,566 annually and finalized the Tilden development MDA. New leadership was elected with Brent Nelson as Chairman, and the Board approved the addition of Juneteenth as a paid holiday.

• Approved net metering contract for estimated $13,566 annual savings (4-0)
• Elected Brent Nelson as Chairman, Lisa Donovan as Vice Chair, and Paul Hinkley as Treasurer (4-0)
• Approved Juneteenth as a paid holiday in Personnel Policy (3-0)
• Approved $57,785.00 for refrigerator requisitions (5-0)
• Approved low bidder for generator project (unanimous)
• Approved PILOT contract with EOHLC for attorney fee reimbursement (4-0)
• Approved $4,908 write-off of old receivables (4-0)
• Approved LNI rate increase from $34.20 to $34.84 (4-0)

Library Trustees

The Board of Trustees approved the use of Catherine Bell Trust funds to refinish wooden chairs in the children's room. The library also updated its teen space policy to require users to check in with a library card due to unmanageable behavior.

• Approved minutes from November 15, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved use of Catherine Bell Trust funds to refinish wooden chairs in the children's room (unanimous)
• Decided to absorb teen area into room policy requiring library card check-in

Open Space and Recreation Planning Committee

The committee decided to conduct a limited supplemental survey to update 2019 data. They scheduled a hybrid public forum for February 28 and agreed to circulate the Draft OSRP Master Plan for public review at least one week before that forum.

• Approved minutes of 12/12/2022 (5-0)
• Decided to conduct limited supplemental survey to update 2019 data
• Scheduled hybrid public forum for February 28
• Decided to circulate Draft OSRP Master Plan for public review no later than one week before the forum

School Committee

The Committee approved updates to the student code of conduct and authorized a solar purchase agreement. Members also set a process to address an appeal regarding library books and reviewed the initial FY24 budget draft.

• Approved Student Handbook revisions to discipline sections (unanimous)
• Approved EV charging rate recommendations and time schedule (unanimous)
• Authorized Superintendent to sign Solar Purchase Agreement Letter of Intent (unanimous)
• Approved donations of $1,500, $400, and $1,000 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from 11/7, 11/15, and 11/17 meetings (unanimous)
• Agreed to schedule a January meeting to decide on library book appeal

Medfield Energy Committee

The Medfield Energy Committee is meeting to review notes and action items from November 10, including a budget report from the Board of Selectmen and warrant preparation, comments on the Town of Medfield Community Aggregation Plan (TOMCAP), and updates on the Stretch Energy Code, school building committee, and DPW electric vehicle charging. The committee will also hold its annual strategy meeting and receive reports from the town liaison and at-large representative.

• Budget report from Board of Selectmen and warrant preparation
• Comments on TOMCAP (Town of Medfield Community Aggregation Plan)
• Stretch Energy Code update
• School building committee update
• DPW electric vehicle charging to be handled in renewables pillar

The committee voted to postpone further consideration of the special opt-in stretch code for one year. Members also discussed EV charging rates and the integration of energy efficiency into the Municipal Stabilization Fund.

• Voted to defer consideration of the special opt-in stretch code for one year
• Set electric rate for town property chargers at $0.35/kWh
• Approved 6-month trial of charging schedule for teachers and admins at Blake and the High School

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging approved the November 2022 minutes and discussed budget items, including a $36,600 state grant and a proposed garage project. Members reviewed staffing needs and facility maintenance plans, but no formal votes were taken on these proposals.

• Approved November 2022 minutes (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Board of Assessors

The Board approved the FY 2023 Tax Recap documents, including the OL-1, Levy Limit, and LA-5, contingent on the Board of Selectmen approving a single tax rate. The Board also approved a real estate commitment for the Hinkley South Parcel. The Board of Selectmen subsequently voted to maintain the uniform tax rate.

• Approved November 8, 2022 minutes as edited (3-0)
• Approved OL-1, Levy Limit, LA-5 and Tax Recap conditioned on Board of Selectmen approving a single tax rate (3-0)
• Approved real estate commitment for Hinkley South Parcel (3-0)
• Board of Selectmen voted to maintain the uniform tax rate

School Committee

The School Committee reviewed four applicants and voted to appoint two community members to the School Building Committee. The committee selected candidates based on educational experience and community connections.

• Appointed Dr. Meredith Chamberland to the School Building Committee (5-0)
• Appointed Mr. Robert Worth to the School Building Committee (5-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board heard presentations from TetraTech, Beals & Thomas, and Green International Affiliates regarding peer review services. No consultant was selected; the Board will compare pricing before making a decision. A vote for a new board member is scheduled for January 9, 2023.

• Approved November 7, 2022 minutes with amendment (4-0-1)

Affordable Housing Trust

The board approved the minutes from the November 3, 2022 meeting. Members discussed the status of the 441 Main Street LIP application, group home survey results, and MBTA multi-family zoning compliance.

• Approved 11/3/2022 minutes (5-0)

Conservation Commission

The Commission denied a Notice of Intent for a home construction project on Elm Street due to its location within a resource area. A request to remove two trees at 14 Pond View Avenue was approved, and a hearing for an amendment to the order of conditions for 50 Peter Kristof Way was authorized.

• Denied Notice of Intent for single-family home construction on Elm Street (6-0)
• Approved negative determination of applicability for removal of two trees at 14 Pond View Avenue (6-0)
• Approved motion to proceed with a hearing on amendment of order of conditions for 50 Peter Kristof Way (6-0)
• Continued public hearing for 26-30 Millbrook Road to December 15, 2022 (6-0)

School Committee

The School Committee interviewed three candidates for the School Building Committee. No appointments were made as the meeting was adjourned due to a Zoom license conflict. A follow-up meeting was proposed for the week of December 5 to deliberate and vote.

• Interviewed candidates Meredith Chamberland, Robert Worth, and Lauren Platco
• Adjourned meeting without voting on appointees (unanimous)

Board of Water & Sewerage

The Board approved the October 28 meeting minutes. Members received updates on the filter project, water meter replacements, and the status of Well 4, which is recommended for reactivation on December 1 following non-detect E. coli samples.

• Approved October 28 meeting minutes as revised (Unanimous)

School Committee

The School Committee appointed Jessica Reilly and Michelle Kirkby as representatives to the Dale Street School Building Committee. The committee also conducted a public interview with one of four applicants for the School Building Committee.

• Appointed Jessica Reilly and Michelle Kirkby to the Dale Street School Building Committee (unanimous)

School Committee

The Policy Subcommittee met with a representative from the Massachusetts Association of School Committees to review the process for digitizing and updating the Medfield Public School Policy Manual. No specific policy changes were made or discussed during the meeting.

• Reviewed the proposed policy review and digitization process
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Medfield Energy Committee

The Building Pillar Work Group of the Medfield Energy Committee will meet remotely on November 29, 2022. The agenda includes an update on the Medfield State Hospital, a report on the 'Electrifying our Schools' webinar, and discussion of TOMCAP talks with town staff and committees.

• Medfield State Hospital update
• Report on 'Electrifying our Schools' webinar
• Discussion of TOMCAP conversations with town staff and committees

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals overturned the building commissioner's determination that construction over a garage at 358 Main Street constituted a separate dwelling. The board decided the unit does not require a special permit because it lacks cooking facilities.

• Overturned Building Commissioner's decision that 358 Main Street unit is a family apartment (3-0)

Medfield Energy Committee

The Medfield Energy Committee is meeting remotely to discuss updates on municipal aggregation, solar potential, and the Solarize Medfield program. A financial analysis update is also on the agenda.

• DPW update
• Status on Priority Action 1.1-1.2: Municipal aggregation
• Status on Priority Action 2.2: Solar potential
• Status on Priority Action 2.3: Solarize Medfield
• Financial analysis update

Open Space and Recreation Planning Committee

The committee discussed the organization, goals, and attendee engagement strategies for a public forum regarding the Open Space and Recreation Plan. Members agreed to receive draft plans in chapters and scheduled the next meeting for January 12th.

• Confirmed preference to receive draft plans in chapters
• Scheduled next committee meeting for January 12th
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Medfield Outreach

The board approved the minutes from October 24, 2022. Members discussed staffing updates, clinical caseload growth, and the potential use of opioid settlement funds for a part-time case manager.

• Approved meeting minutes from 10/24/2022 (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved a request to recognize a lot off High Street as grandfathered under 1964 dimensional requirements. A separate appeal regarding the classification of a dwelling area at 358 Main Street was tabled for further deliberation.

• Approved grandfathered status for lot off High Street / Lot 1 (3-0)
• Tabled decision on appeal for 358 Main Street until November 29, 2022

Conservation Commission

The meeting did not formally open and was canceled by the chair at approximately 7:12 pm. The cancellation was due to technical difficulties that prevented public access to the town website where the Zoom link was posted.

School Committee

The Committee appointed a member to the Policy Subcommittee and finalized interview questions for the new School Building Committee. Members also received presentations on a future strategic plan and a proposed solar power purchase agreement.

• Appointed Leo Brehm to the Policy Subcommittee (unanimous)
• Approved revised interview questions 1, 6, and 9 for School Building Committee candidates

Library Trustees

The Board of Trustees voted to permanently drop overdue book fines and approved funding for new book carts and an exterior book drop. The board also approved the winter holiday closure schedule and a budget for a staff holiday luncheon.

• Permanently dropped overdue book fines (Unanimous)
• Approved request for funding for new exterior book drop (Unanimous)
• Approved State Aid funding for 12 new book carts (Unanimous)
• Approved State Aid funds to hire a company to remove old carts, furniture, and junk (Unanimous)
• Approved holiday closure hours for December and January (Unanimous)
• Approved up to $650.00 for staff holiday luncheon and FoL tote bags (Unanimous)
• Approved October 11, 2022 minutes (Unanimous)

School Committee

The School Committee held a workshop to determine applicant criteria and select candidates for the New Elementary School Building Committee. The committee agreed on a list of five applicants to interview and decided that interviews will be conducted in person and recorded.

• Selected Robert Worth, Meredith Chamberland, Lauren Platco, Patrick Duffy, and Anthony Papantonis for interviews
• Decided interviews will be held in person and recorded
• Determined Zoom interviews will only be considered for applicants with schedule conflicts

Transfer Station and Recycling Committee

The committee voted unanimously to cooperate with Sustainable Medfield on the 2023 'Action of the Quarter' focused on textiles. Members also reviewed recent textile and foam collections and discussed the new mattress payment system.

• Approved cooperation with Sustainable Medfield for 'Be Textile Savvy' initiative (Unanimous)
• Approved October meeting minutes with revisions
• Decided to wait until January to discuss next compost bin sale
• Determined to continue requesting truck presence for future foam collections at a cost of $500

Medfield Energy Committee

The Medfield Energy Committee will meet remotely to review and approve prior minutes, discuss a budget request submission, a sustainability job description, and next steps after the TOMCAP comment period. They will also receive updates from the School Building Committee, Green Communities, and town liaison, and begin drafting the annual town report due January 15, 2023.

• Budget request submission and approval
• Sustainability job description discussion
• TOMCAP comment period ended, next steps
• Green Communities annual report update
• Drafting town report due 1/15/23

Permanent Planning and Building Committee

The committee appointed Mike Weber as its representative to the new School Building Committee. The board also approved two sets of invoices for the Water Treatment Plant project totaling $1,524,651.87.

• Appointed Mike Weber as representative to the School Building Committee (3-0)
• Approved Water Treatment Plant invoices through September 30, 2022, totaling $881,511.98 (3-0)
• Approved Water Treatment Plant invoices through October 31, 2022, totaling $643,139.89 (3-0)

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging approved the October 2022 minutes. Members discussed budget planning for the next fiscal year, including a proposed $1,000 increase for preventative maintenance and potential funding for a Volunteer Coordinator. No other formal votes were recorded.

• Approved October 2022 minutes (3-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Board approved a special permit for a home occupation bakery at 6 Tallwood Drive. Three other public hearings regarding property dimensions, family apartments, and fence height were delayed to future dates.

• Approved special permit for home bakery at 6 Tallwood Drive (3-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from 10/12/22 (2-0-2)
• Delayed public hearing for Off High Street to 11/21/22
• Delayed public hearing for 358 Main Street to 11/21/22
• Delayed public hearing for 4 Wildwood Drive to 12/14/22

Open Space and Recreation Planning Committee

The Committee approved the October 4, 2022 minutes and established guidelines for a public forum on December 5, 2022. The forum will be held via Zoom to gather community feedback on values and needs through open-ended prompts.

• Approved minutes of 10/04/2022 (6-0)
• Determined December 5 public forum will be held on Zoom
• Decided to use open-ended prompts for participant feedback at the forum
• Agreed to distribute forum information via social media, personal networks, and flyers

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors approved a Chapter 61B application for the Medfield Sportsman’s Club and finalized FY 2023 assessed value documents. The Board also renewed the Principal Assessor's authorization to sign documents on its behalf.

• Approved October 18, 2022 minutes (3-0)
• Approved Chapter 61B application for Medfield Sportsman’s Club (3-0)
• Approved FY 2023 LA-13 New Growth and LA-4 Total Assessed Values (3-0)
• Authorized Yvonne Remillard to sign and upload signatures on the Board's behalf (3-0)

School Committee

The Committee approved a fund transfer for student enrichment and the creation of a high school Chess Club. Members also agreed to make public records requests accessible on the district website. The board discussed potential solar power agreements and updates to the public participation policy.

• Approved transfer of $6,710.25 from Class of 2019 to student enrichment (unanimous)
• Approved establishment of Medfield High School Chess Club (unanimous)
• Approved $1,539.00 payment from Wheelock PTO to Plimouth Patuxet Museum (unanimous)
• Approved release of 21 sets of Executive Session minutes from 2021 and 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved Regular Session and Workshop minutes from Sept and Oct 2022 (unanimous)
• Decided to post Public Records Requests to the district website
• Decided to record the upcoming School Building Committee interview workshop

Planning Board

The Planning Board appointed a representative to the School Building Committee and shortlisted consultants for peer review proposals. The Board also discussed delays to several zoning initiatives and the status of MBTA Communities compliance.

• Appointed Teresa James as Planning Board designee to the School Building Committee (4-0)
• Shortlisted Tetra Tech, Beals and Thomas, and Green International for peer review interviews
• Approved October 17, 2022 meeting minutes as amended (3-0-1)

Affordable Housing Trust

The committee reviewed updates on several housing projects, including 441 Main Street and the Medfield Housing Authority. No new funding or zoning decisions were made during the meeting.

• Approved 10/6/22 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Conservation Commission

The provided document is a meeting notice and agenda rather than minutes of action. It lists scheduled hearings and administrative follow-ups, but contains no record of decisions, votes, or outcomes.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Board of Appeals approved a special permit for antenna collocation at 16 West Mill Street. The Board also determined that requested drain line and forebay elevation changes for Medfield Holdings LLC were insubstantial.

• Approved special permit for Dish Wireless antenna collocation at 16 West Mill Street (3-0)
• Approved comprehensive permit modification for Medfield Holdings LLC at Hinkley South, Off Ice House Road, finding changes to drain lines and forebay elevation insubstantial (3-0)

Board of Water & Sewerage

The Board of Water and Sewerage approved a proposal for a water study by Tighe & Bond. The Board also reviewed filter project expenses and PFAS testing results, noting a positive E. coli reading in a raw water sample at Well 4.

• Approved water study proposal from Tighe & Bond (unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes from 08 August 2022 and 22 September (unanimous)
• Initiated publicity campaign and Board of Health referral regarding E. coli results
• Requested Town Planner review well fencing in context of trails and open space

Medfield Outreach

The Medfield Outreach Advisory Board approved the minutes from the September 19, 2022 meeting. The board received updates on staffing, including the hiring of a new clinician and plans to fill prevention coordinator positions, clinical referrals, needs-based services, and prevention programming. No substantive policy decisions or votes on funding were made.

• Approved minutes from September 19, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

Warrant Committee

The committee unanimously voted to recommend Mather Eldred as its representative to the newly formed School Building Committee. Members also reviewed and agreed to publish a financial modeling presentation regarding school building costs on the committee's website. Chair Jeremy Marsette announced he will step down at the end of November.

• Recommended Mather Eldred as WC representative to the School Building Committee (Unanimous)
• Approved publishing the 'Big Picture Financial Planning and Modeling for a New School Building' presentation to the WC website

Conservation Commission

The Medfield Conservation Commission voted 5-0 to continue a Notice of Intent hearing for a single-family dwelling at 26-30 Millbrook Road to November 17, 2022. The commission also voted 5-0 to undertake a vernal pool certification project, with training for commissioners. Several administrative items were discussed, including follow-ups on enforcement, monitoring, and referrals to consultants.

• Continued NOI hearing for 26-30 Millbrook Road to Nov. 17, 2022 (5-0)
• Approved vernal pool certification project (5-0)

Medfield Energy Committee

The Medfield Energy Committee will meet remotely on October 13, 2022, to review and approve prior meeting minutes, discuss warrant article suggestions, and finalize a budget request. Members will also receive updates on Medfield Day, a Select Board meeting, and the Green Communities annual report due November 4, 2022. The agenda includes reports from the Planning Board and Board of Health, as well as items on renewables and buildings.

• Warrant article suggestions for upcoming town meeting
• Budget request draft for committee funding
• Green Communities annual report update due 11/4/22
• Town report drafting due 1/15/22

Medfield Energy Committee

The Medfield Energy Committee is meeting to conduct volunteer training for a booth at Medfield Day. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• Volunteer training for Medfield Day Booth

Medfield Energy Committee

The Climate Action Plan WorkGroup will meet to conduct a draft review. The meeting includes time for public comments and discussion of next steps.

• Draft review
• Public comments and next steps

Medfield Energy Committee

The Medfield Energy Committee will meet to coordinate booths and volunteers for Medfield Day. Members will also discuss a September 29 Select Board meeting regarding charter and membership.

• Medfield Day booth descriptions and volunteer sign-ups
• September 29 Select Board meeting review of charter and membership
• Green Communities update
• Renewables discussion
• Buildings and transportation updates

Medfield Energy Committee

The Climate Action Plan WorkGroup is meeting to review a draft document. The committee will also address meeting minutes and miscellaneous items.

• Review of Climate Action Plan draft

Medfield Energy Committee

The committee will review past minutes and continue discussions regarding its structure and governance. The agenda also includes updates on open positions, projects, Medfield Day planning, and the Memorial School HVAC replacement plan.

• MEC structure and governance discussion
• Memorial School HVAC replacement plan

Medfield Energy Committee

The Climate Action Plan WorkGroup will meet remotely via Zoom. The agenda includes a review of minutes and a draft review.

• Minutes review
• Draft review

Medfield Energy Committee

The committee is holding a Decarbonizer program to hear from residents regarding their experiences with electric vehicles, solar panels, and heat pumps. The session includes time for public questions.

• Decarbonizer program discussion on electric vehicles, solar panels, and heat pumps

Medfield Energy Committee

The committee will review a proposal for new governance processes and committee structure. Members will also receive updates on renewable energy, the Medfield State Hospital, municipal buildings, transportation, and TOMCAP.

• Proposal for new committee structure and governance processes
• Renewable Energy project team report
• Medfield State Hospital project team report
• Municipal buildings project team report
• Transportation and TOMCAP project team reports

Medfield Energy Committee

The Climate Action Plan Work Group is meeting to review draft minutes and discuss miscellaneous items. The agenda is primarily procedural.

• Review of draft minutes

Medfield Energy Committee

The Climate Action Plan WorkGroup is meeting to review minutes and a draft document. The agenda consists of procedural items and a draft review.

• Review of minutes
• Review of a draft document

Medfield Energy Committee

The Climate Action Plan Work Group will meet remotely via Zoom. The agenda includes a review of draft documents and miscellaneous items.

• Draft review

Medfield Energy Committee

The Energy Committee will meet remotely via Zoom to discuss redevelopment plans for the Medfield State Hospital. The committee is scheduled to hold a discussion with Trinity Financial regarding these proposed plans.

• Discussion with Trinity Financial on the proposed Medfield State Hospital Redevelopment plans

Medfield Energy Committee

The committee is meeting to discuss the town's Climate Action Plan and municipal energy operations. A primary focus is a recommendation for the purchase and installation of electric vehicle charging stations at three locations.

• Vote on Chargepoint Dual head chargers for 3 locations using $22,500 in Green Communities grant funds
• Discussion of $179,884 Green Community grant timeline
• Review of recommendations to Trinity regarding net-zero strategies for Medfield State Hospital rehabilitation
• Discussion of $5,000 REPA funding for a MAPC public forum
• Planning for the June 26 Medfield EV Car Show

Medfield Energy Committee

The Climate Action Plan Work Group will meet remotely via Zoom. The agenda includes a review of minutes, discussion of the MAPC workshop and community comments, and determination of next steps.

• Review of meeting minutes
• MAPC workshop and community comments discussion
• Determination of next steps

Medfield Energy Committee

The Medfield Energy Committee Subcommittee on Buildings is meeting to discuss ways to avoid peak electricity rates. The committee will review a list of potential projects for municipal and school buildings, including funding sources and timelines.

• Discussion of load shed and peak rate avoidance opportunities
• Review of project menu for municipal and school buildings
• Update on Green Comm Grant projects
• Discussion of capital projects list

School Building Bylaw Review Committee

The School Building Bylaw Review Committee is meeting to continue discussing the proposed new bylaw listed as Article 14. The committee may vote to approve the amended bylaw for the Annual Town Meeting.

• Review and discussion of proposed School Building Committee bylaw (Article 14)
• Potential vote to approve amended School Building Committee bylaw

School Building Bylaw Review Committee

The committee will continue its review and discussion regarding a proposed new bylaw for the School Building Committee (Article 14). A vote to approve the amended bylaw may be held during this meeting.

• Review of proposed School Building Committee bylaw (Article 14)
• Potential vote to approve amended School Building Committee bylaw

School Building Bylaw Review Committee

The School Building Committee Bylaw Review Committee is scheduled to attend a meeting of the Warrant Committee. The agenda consists of this single procedural action.

• Attendance at Warrant Committee meeting

School Building Bylaw Review Committee

The School Building Bylaw Review Committee is meeting to draft additional bylaw language as needed. The committee may also hold a vote on the final version of the bylaw language.

• Drafting of additional bylaw language
• Potential vote on final bylaw language

School Building Bylaw Review Committee

The committee is reviewing a draft of school building bylaws and input from town counsel and the town administrator. The body may vote on final bylaw language during this meeting.

• Review of draft from March 29 meeting
• Report on input from town counsel and town administrator
• Potential vote on final bylaw language

School Building Bylaw Review Committee

The School Building Bylaw Review Committee is reviewing drafts of process and appointment sections. The committee is also drafting language to exclude school building projects from the Permanent Planning and Building Committee bylaw.

• Review of draft process section
• Review of draft appointment section
• Drafting language to amend the Permanent Planning and Building Committee bylaw

School Building Bylaw Review Committee

The committee will review and consider votes on a preliminary consensus regarding how members of the School Building Committee are appointed. Discussion may also include SBC size, term limits, and whether to create a separate bylaw.

• Review and vote on minutes from 3/15/22 meeting
• Discussion of appointment authority between Moderator, School Committee, or Board of Selectmen
• Consideration of permanent SBC positions for Superintendent, Principal, and Town Administrator
• Discussion of SBC size, voting criteria, and term limits
• Review of whether to use a separate bylaw or the existing Permanent Building bylaw

School Building Bylaw Review Committee

The School Building Bylaw Review Committee is meeting to discuss the composition of its membership. Discussion topics include the number of members, appointment processes, member qualifications, and resident status.

• Public comment period (15 minutes)
• Discussion on committee size and appointment authority
• Discussion on member qualifications
• Discussion on resident vs. non-resident voting rights

School Building Bylaw Review Committee

The committee is meeting to establish its operations, protocols, and organizational goals. Members will discuss the process for reviewing the School Building Committee Bylaws and schedule future meetings.

• Committee operations and protocols
• Committee goals and organization
• Review of School Building Committee Bylaws