Politics & Government
Meeting Notes: Selectmen Discuss Crosswalk Safety, State Hospital Issues
The Medfield Board of Selectmen touched on several town issues at Tuesday's meeting.
Medfield's Board of Selectmen discussed openings involving the Housing Authority and the town’s bylaw review committee at its July 5 meeting.
The selectmen also discussed the ongoing work surrounding the old Medfield State Hospital site.
Committee Appointments and Discussions:
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The selectmen appointed Cynthia Greene and Elisa Franco to the town's bylaw review committee.
The selectmen discussed the open position on the five-member Housing Authority Board in an attempt to gain interest in the position so that the board can continue its reorganization.
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The selectmen also announced there will be a meeting between Selectman Osler Peterson, DCAM Commissioner Carole Cornelison and others on Monday, July 11 in Boston.
Selectmen Reports:
Selectman Anne Thompson discussed the Library Trust Fund's plans to contact founding members to learn how the rules were outlined as they were.
Thompson also brought up a complaint she had received about deteriorating paint conditions of the town's crosswalks. Thompson explained the town had to wait until the new budget season, but repainting is expected to begin in the next few weeks. Also regarding safety issues, new stop signs will be purchased with increased reflectivity for visibility.
Discussions regarding the State Hospital Environmental Review Committee (SHERC) started during Peterson's report about the lack of response to questions that had been raised. According to Peterson, the clean up is going well but there are a few questions, which have been raised.
Peterson also brought up a meeting he attended at the Medfield Historic Commission looking into a property on North Street called The Cushman House. Peterson ended his report about the transfer station regarding people who do not follow the regulations as well as the need for residents to get their stickers.
The transfer station stickers are available at Town Hall this year, as opposed to at the station itself to help expedite the process as well as to address possible safety concerns about traffic backups that occurred last year.
The Solid Waste Committee will be meeting soon to discuss the possibility of imposing fines on people who do not follow the regulations.
