Warrant Committee

Warrant Committee unanimously dismisses citizen petition on community center study. Chair Stephen Callahan cited procedural violations, noting the petition bypassed the Permanent Planning and Building Committee's formal governance process and Parks and Recreation has not submitted a formal request

Medfield Warrant Committee narrowed its FY2027 budget override scenarios from six to two on Tuesday. Chair Stephen Callahan presented a deliberation framework emphasizing stewardship and long-term sustainability, and the Committee rejected both the Superintendent's full 5.0 percent school

Warrant Committee models two-year override spanning FY2027–FY2028. Chair Stephen Callahan presented five scenarios ranging from 2.5 percent to 3.9 percent school growth, with the midpoint option generating a $2.0 million override (approximately $567–$783 annual tax increase on average) and

Warrant Committee approves $25,000 reserve transfer for fire equipment. The committee unanimously authorized the transfer to purchase a used ladder truck from Westwood, contingent on unavailable insurance funding, after hearing Fire Chief DeKing describe the urgency of equipment replacement and the

Warrant Committee unanimously adopts revised FY2027 budget guidance, raising municipal growth from 1.3 to 1.8 percent. Departmental reviews revealed proposed cuts across the Department of Public Works (approximately $93,150), elimination of the unfilled HR Generalist position, and staffing