Politics & Government

Medfield Approves More Than $600,000 in Capital Projects

Voters approved $600,884 in capital expenses, more than $200,000 lower than the amounts requested by town departments.

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At town meeting last week, voters agreed to raise and appropriate $600,884 for capital budget projects for various departments.

The vote, which passed unanimously, was based on the Warrant Committee's recommendations which were about $235,000 lower than the amounts requested ($836,225) from various town departments. 

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Projects to be funded include:

  • Department: Project (amount requested), amount approved
  • Board of Selectmen: Repair gazebo ($10,000), same
  • Inspections: Permit software ($11,000), same
  • Personnel: Reclassification of Personnel Plan ($6,000), same
  • Library: HVAC system upgrade ($37,500), same
  • Fire Department: 
    • 4x4 crew cab pickup truck ($38,000), same
    • Replacement of protective clothing ($30,000), same
  • Council on Aging: 2013 8-10 passenger van ($25,000), same
  • Conservation Commission: Land acquisition and maintenance ($50,000), $10,000
  • School Department: 
    • Wheelock: Front Entry/Parking Lot Restoration ($96,680), $0 unfunded
    • Upgrade classroom electrical ($15,000), $15,000; replace boilers ($9,950), same
    • Middle School: Auditorium seat repair/replacement ($13,825), $0 unfunded
    • High School: Resurface tennis courts ($23,000), $0 unfunded; Life Skills program space renovation ($30,553), $30,500
    • District-wide: Security enhancements ($38,325), same; Financial software upgrade ($59,164), same
  • Police Department:
    • Cruiser radios ($12,000), same
    • Speed monitor trailer ($11,000), same
    • Speed enforcement radar units ($12,000), same
  • Public Works
    • Highway: Ford 550 dump truck ($60,145), same
    • Sewer Enterprise: Ford 150 truck ($30,300), same
    • Snow and Ice: Flink sander ($22,000), same
    • Snow and Ice: Bombardier sidewalk plow model SW4US ($155,120), $133,000
  • Parks and Recreation
    • F350 Maintenance/landscaping truck ($39,663), $0 unfunded

The total amount requested by various departments was $836,225.

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The total amount recommended by the Warrant Committee and approved by Town Meeting was $600,884 which will be funded through Tax Levy ($510,439), Sewer Enterprise Funds ($30,300) and Chapter 90 appropriation ($60,145).

For more information on the April 29, 2013 town meeting, click HERE.

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