Medfield Warrant Committee approves new dog control program with resident licensing fee increase. The committee voted 6-2-0 to support Article 39, which would authorize the Select Board to establish off-leash areas and oversee professional dog walkers through a "Green Dog" medallion program similar
Medfield weighs fiscal overhaul with $1.95M override budget. The Warrant Committee unanimously approved both a Proposition 2½ budget and a $1.95 million override for Town Meeting in May, presenting two distinct fiscal paths. Under Proposition 2½, Medfield would face $1.43 million in school cuts and
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
Warrant Committee approves prior minutes and hears town budget plans under 1.3 percent cap. Town Administrator Kristine Trierweiler outlined extensive reductions including closure of Council on Aging Saturday programming and Library Sunday hours, elimination of an HR generalist position, and end of
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