Public Hearing for a New DPW Facility in Medfield Will be Held Thursday

Medfield's Permanent Building Committee will be holding a public hearing on Thursday, June 7 regarding the potential development of a new Department of Public Works facility. The meeting will begin at 7:30 p.m. on the second floor of Town Hall. 

The intent of the meeting, according to Mike Quinlan of the Permanent Building Committee, is to "furnish residents with information that will be helpful when this matter comes to a vote in a special town meeting to be held this fall." 

The meeting is also meant to be an opportunity for residents to voice their concerns heard and have their questions answered.

Last May, the town at the special town election. Many residents, including Medfield selectman Osler "Pete" Peterson .

Shortly after the proposal was rejected by residents at special town election, DPW Superintendent Ken Feeney said it was .

This past February, Feeney told the Board of Selectmen the . The existing Public Works facility, built in the 1970s, has been determined by the Permanent Building Committee to have the most pressing needs amongst all town permanent buildings. 

Since its construction, the DPW has grown from 14 vehicles to 56 and the town has grown from 115 streets to 238.

"Work has been ongoing for many years to develop an economical and responsible plan to address the inadequacy and potential liability of this existing facility and the committee would like to share the result of that work with all who are interested," Quinlan said. "We welcome feedback from residents and encourage all to attend the public informational hearing to take place on Thursday.”

Leading up to Thursday's public hearing, we want to know your thoughts on the Medfield DPW and the proposal for a new one. to take our poll or leave a comment in the section below.