Charles River Health District unanimously approved its FY27 budget with adjustments to balance expenses. The four-town collaborative serving Dover, Medfield, Needham, and Sherborn adjusted agency administrative fees to the host town of Needham and incorporated the full cost of nursing hours
The Select Board approved a 15-year lease for the Lowell Mason House and signed a support letter for a climate resilience education program. Chair Osler Peterson, Eileen Murphy, and Gus Murby voted unanimously to accept the ground lease for the foundation's $98,700 accessibility addition project at
Medfield Select Board remands 13 South Street demolition appeal and approves Lowell Mason House ground lease.
Medfield Planning Board approves Chase Bank for Shaw's Plaza on 3-2 vote. The board voted 3-2 to permit a 3,293-square-foot Chase Bank branch at Shaw's Plaza, despite opposition from Members Paul McKechnie and Doug Larence who cited concerns about enforcement of parking and snow storage conditions.
Board of Water and Sewerage hears rate analysis, infrastructure outlook. Capital Strategic Solutions presented findings that current water rates are insufficient for long-term financial stability, recommending annual increases of 7 to 8 percent. The firm's water audit identified 98 million gallons
Medfield CCA approves plan revision, sets June supplier bid dates. The Community Choice Aggregation Committee unanimously approved submitting its revised MCE Plan to state regulators and set June 22-23 for supplier bids. Town Administrator Kristine Trierweiler has Select Board authorization to sign
School Committee votes unanimously against school choice participation. Superintendent Dr. Jeffrey Marsden recommended non-participation in Massachusetts' inter-district school choice program for 2026-2027, citing Medfield's per-pupil education cost of more than $20,000 against state reimbursement
Medfield Energy Committee welcomes new Energy Manager as solar expands. Eden Floyd joined the committee as Medfield's new Energy Manager, also supporting Sharon and Norwood. The committee reported on a solar dedication event at Memorial School on May 11, featuring Superintendent Jeff Marsden and
Medfield revises downtown pedestrian-safety pilot after resident pushback. Chair Osler Peterson and the three-member Select Board voted unanimously to approve two 30-to-90-day solicitor licenses (Power Home Remodeling and Ruva Pest Solutions), authorize contract amendments of $20,100 for BETA Group
Medfield Select Board debates controversial downtown flex poles and approves a full slate of contracts.
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