Source: https://medfield02052.blog/2018/02/
Timestamp: 2019-04-25 04:58:03+00:00

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Roche Bros. Supermarkets and its Brothers Marketplace have sponsored the Medfield Foundation volunteer awards for the second year in a row.
Also, today is the last day to nominate a fellow resident for recognition for his or her volunteer service. Do so on-line at www.MedfieldFoundation.org.
All the suggested extraordinary volunteers will be recognized and feted at a reception at 3PM at The Center on April 8, to which the public is invited.
Today the Supreme Judicial Court ruled that the Massachusetts Tort Claims Act protects a school against claims that it failed to protect a fourth grader from bullying that resulted in his quadriplegia, because such liability of the schools for the acts of third parties only arises, per the MTCA statute, when the school has an affirmative obligation to act, which the court held the school did not in this instance.
Essex. November 9, 2017. – February 27, 2018.
Massachusetts Tort Claims Act. Governmental Immunity.
immunity. School and School Committee, Liability for tort.
Court granted leave to obtain further appellate review.
Donald R. Grady, Jr., also present) for the plaintiffs.
James P. Lamanna, Assistant City Solicitor (George S.
Public Schools, North Shore Medical Center (NSMC), and Ethel Wu.
One defendant is a minor and will not be named.
fall led to a spinal injury, resulting in permanent paralysis.
pursuant to its rule 1:28. Cormier v. Lynn, 91 Mass. App. Ct.
against him were dismissed with prejudice.
classmate while attending a public elementary school in Lynn.
beginning of the school day.
occasions during the 2007-2008 school year to school officials.
dismiss de novo.” Curtis v. Herb Chambers I-95, Inc., 458 Mass.
476 Mass. 591, 595 (2017).
5 After this court’s decision in Troy & Greenfield R.R. v.
Commonwealth, 127 Mass. 43 (1879), the Legislature passed St.
(1973) (discussing waiver of sovereign immunity implicit in St.
1887, c. 246, and its successor statute).
Regional Sch. Dist., 360 Mass. 591, 593-594 (1971); Molinari v.
v. Boston, 122 Mass. 344, 380 (1877).
(1971); Trum v. Paxton, 329 Mass. 434, 438 (1952).
taxpayers to avoid a potentially catastrophic financial burden.
See id. at 623 & n.6.
G. L. c. 258, § 10 (a)-(j).
Massachusetts Tort Claims Act (act). See, e.g., Brum v.
Tort Claims Act: Beyond the Public Duty Rule, 67 Mass. L. Rev.
officers and employees thereof.” St. 1978, c. 512.
extent as a private individual under like circumstances . . .”).
public employer.”9 G. L. c. 258, § 10 (j).
pursue some claims that would otherwise be covered by G. L.
exemption from the act’s general waiver of sovereign immunity.
v. Dartmouth, 428 Mass. 684, 692, 695 (1999).
would be an understatement.” Brum, 428 Mass. at 692.
tort claim he or she brings.
a public employee in the operation of its schools. Id. at 696.
police officer’s injuries. Id. at 319-320.
3. Application of § 10 (j) to plaintiffs’ tort claims.
Kent, 437 Mass. at 319.
specific condition or situation resulting in Matthew’s injuries.
See Kent, 437 Mass. at 319.
act rather than an affirmative act. See Brum, 428 Mass. at 696.
the student and he struck his head on concrete. Id. at 765.
harm by failing to keep Matthew and his bullies apart.
safety. Such a claim is precluded under the act.
hold recess in a concrete area rather than a safer alternative.
contained with the complaint or within attached exhibits”).
have and should have done more to protect Matthew.
infirmities, the Legislature will have the final word”).
Come join your neighbors and the supporters of New Life Furniture Bank of MA as we host our “1st Annual New Life 5K Trail Run” on the grounds of the scenic Medfield State Hospital in Medfield, MA on Saturday, May 5th at 9 AM. Whether you are an avid runner, jogger, or a strolling dog walker, this fun event is a terrific way to get out of the house and stretch your legs after a long winter.
The event registration is now open: newlifefb.org/5ktrailrun. The race fee, if paid on or before April 5th, is $25; after April 5th it is $30.
100% of the proceeds will benefit New Life Furniture Bank of MA.
For those runners interested in getting an official time, RaceWire is providing chip timing, and for those interested in fun and relaxation, there will be post-run refreshments and DJ music!
Last call to submit nominations for the 2018 MFi Volunteer Awards. Categories include Youth Volunteer of the Year, Volunteer of the Year, and Lifetime Achievement. Nomination process is quick and simple with an online form at medfieldfoundation.org. Help celebrate volunteerism by nominating someone you know who volunteers to make Medfield a great place to live. Nominations are due by end of day on 2/28/18.
These were the 2017 nominees.
MFi is a 501c3 non-profit organization committed to building a stronger community in Medfield, MA. The foundation partners with local organizations to raise funds to support worthy community initiatives aligned with the MFi mission.
These are the materials for the Board of Selectmen meeting on 2/27/18, that just arrived – 20180227-agenda &amp; materials. I also added the link to get them to my earlier post of the agenda.

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