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Select Board approves routine contracts, hears MassDOT and grant updates
Summary
At its May 19 meeting the Select Board approved a janitorial contract, granted banner permissions for summer events, heard that MassDOT awarded RRFB pedestrian beacons at two intersections, and received personnel and internship updates; a vote to sign a Mass Energize support letter was also taken after debate.
The Medfield Select Board handled several administrative items on May 19, including contract approvals, event signage permissions, grant updates and personnel announcements.
On the consent agenda the board approved a janitorial services contract for town buildings covering July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029, and granted permission for seasonal banners in Baxter Park and event signage on North Main/Route 109 for community events. Board members asked organizers of the Baxter Park banners to provide their own poles for this year to avoid visual clutter with other long‑term commemorative flags.
Staff reported that MassDOT has approved a grant to install rectangular rapid‑flashing beacons (RRFBs) at the South & Metacomet and North & James intersections; Pleasant & Metacomet will receive static signage. The town expects a contract from MassDOT within days and will place the item on the June 2 agenda to accept the award and associated contract.
Personnel updates included the hiring of Nicole Drummond as payroll and benefits clerk and an overview of the town's internship program: nearly 20 applicants were received and selected interns will rotate among departments, with preference given to Medfield residents.
Separately, the board debated whether to sign a letter of support for a Mass Energize "plug‑in" resilience program, with some members expressing concern about endorsing an advocacy organization while others supported the program as educational for residents. The motion was made and seconded and a vote followed (tally not specified on the transcript).
What happens next: staff will bring the MassDOT contract to the June 2 meeting for action; consent agenda items and personnel changes proceed as approved.
