Dover-Sherborn High School, or DSHS, is a regional public high school in the town of Dover, Massachusetts, United States. It has retained use of some of its attractive historical buildings and is the home of T.H.E. There is an overlook Constable: Robert Flaherty /s/Date: October 31, 2019, A TRUE COPY ATTEST:Carol A. Mayer, CMMC /s/Town Clerk, September 3, 2019: Kick-Off Meeting (Board of Selectmen, Planning Board, MSH Master Planning Committee, MSH Development Committee, Warrant Committee), September 6, 2019: Legal Notice Ad due to The Press, September 13, 2019: Legal Ad # 1 for Public Hearing Notice, September 20, 2019: Legal Ad # 2 for Public Hearing Notice, October 3, 2019: Public Hearing  on Rezoning before Planning Board, Chenery Hall, Town Hall, 7 pm, October 7, 2019: Public Forum at Medfield High School, 7 pm, October 21, 2019: Public Hearing, night 2 before Planning Board (Vote:5-0 to recommend passage), October 23, 2019: Medfield State Hospital District Language and Map As Recommended by the Planning Board - HERE, October 23, 2019: Final Language of Zoning Article to Board of Selectmen, October 28, 2019: Warrant Committee consideration  (Vote:7-0 to recommend passage), October 31, 2019: Town Meeting Warrant Finalized by Board of Selectmen (Vote: 3-0 to recommend passage), November 4, 2019: Notice for Special Town Meeting to be posted 14 days prior, November 8, 2019: (*approx) Warrants to be mailed to all households, November 18, 2019: Planning Board submits verbal report & recommendation to Town Meeting. The relevant bylaw can be found here. The term sheet also outlines the basics of the Sales Partnership Model. Thank you for visiting our webpage about the Medfield State Hospital. The parcel includes 64 structures and is listed in … National Register of Historic Places Multiple Property Documentation Form - Deember 9, 1993 LINK. The members of the Medfield State Hospital Master Planning Committee have been putting together informational TV shows with the assistance of Medfield TV. It swelled to almost 60 buildings across some 1,000 acres at its largest, and catered to the needs … Harvard Collection Medfield State Hospital … These policies specifically discuss the agricultural use of state land holdings that are not needed for other purposes. In this case the plan is highly unique, consisting of well-detailed Queen Anne-style buildings arranged in a mirror-image pattern around a central green. It was the first asylum in the state of Massachusetts and it’s campus is notoriously created on the “Cottage Plan”, giving it a modern campus like feel. On December 17, 2020 the Medfield State Hospital Development Committee released its initial draft of a Request for Proposals for the Medfield State Hospital site, which can be accessed at this link. Families looking for a fun, free activity on Father’s Day weekend can head to the Lee Chapel grounds at the Medfield State Hospital (45 Hospital Road) from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, June 15, to catch “Dad’s Brass Band” from 2 - 4 p.m., as well as lawn games that will kick off at 1:30 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to bring a lawn chair or blanket. then solicit requests for actual development proposals. (Occupational Printing Plant, Department of Mental Health, 1956) View more. Epsilon Building Conditions Assessment (2014) LINK. Thank you! The act provides details regarding how the state (the current owner of the hospital property) may choose to sell or otherwise dispose of the various parcels. The firm CDW completed a 2009 study detailing the options regarding demolition of the Clark Building. Mission Statement and Guidance Doc from BoS July 2014. Dozens of brick wards, support buildings, and farms were developed over the next few years. It will last for approximately two hours. For information regarding the Cultural Center at the Chapel, please visit the Cultural Alliance of Medfield’s website. Medfield was considered one of the best of the state hospitals. A flyer has been developed by the committee for distribution to each household in town in advance of the March 10, 2014 Special Town Meeting. Members include Todd Trehubenko, Johnny Martinez, Patrick Casey, Randy Karg, Chris McMahon, Mike Metzler, Selectman Gus Murby, and Nicholas Milano, Assistant Town Administrator, Ex Officio. Farm, a therapeutic equestrian riding center. Large Town Square for informal social and event gatherings, recreation, open space, walking, bicycling, dog walking, etc. Free event, rain or shine. According to Todd Trehubenko, MSHDC committee chair, the Master Plan is meant to be a guide based on input from townspeople over a multi-year period; it is possible that development proposals may vary in some respects from what is described as the “Preferred Scenario” in the 200-page Master Plan. On May 24, 2017, the committee held an open house at the Blake Middle School (agenda). And you are directed to serve the Warrant by posted an attested copy thereof, in the usual places for posting warrants in said Medfield, fourteen days at least before the time of holding said Special Town Meeting. Includes retail and commercial space to diversify economic base for Medfield. This map shows an outline of the state hospital property as well as an overlay of land that was identified as “prime agricultural soil”. It will last for approximately two hours. John will lead a general tour of the property and provide some history and highlights from the Medfield State Hospital Strategic Reuse Master Plan. The 94 acre site for Winter Lights includes 35 19th century buildings. An update with the actual demolition costs will be forthcoming shortly. While the term sheet has been signed, several additional steps would need to be taken for the purchase to actually move forward. The full text of the act can be found here. They acknowledged the strong public and political support for the process and outcome. A handout that has been prepared by our consultants Howard Stein Hudson for the January 11 public visioning forum has been uploaded here. There are no facilities on site. "Scenario Dashboard" (handout) - highlights the features of each scenario, Attendees broke into small discussion groups to discuss the features of Scenarios 1 and 2 and assess as to the objectives established by the Select Board and the MSHMPC that appeared in the 2015 Town Report. The MSH Strategic Reuse Master Plan embraces mixed uses – residential, cultural, and recreational. Draft Preferred Use Scenario Concept Plan, Senior and Affordable Housing on Hinkley Farm and Lot #3 Ice House Road, Mixed-use Housing on Perimeter of Core Campus, Large Town Square Area on North Side of Core Campus, Small Cottages on Southeast Quadrant (near Stonegate Entrance), Buildings on West Side of Campus Facing Charles River. The Medfield Insane Asylum was the first state mental hospital in Massachusetts to be built on the "cottage plan," with individual buildings to allow for … May Babcock is a Rhode Island artist who works in papermaking, printmaking, book arts and art installations. In addition, you can find a copy of the Foxborough Redevelopment Plan, here. Of them, 28 are intended to be reused, with the help of historic tax credits, which are a critical resource to developers for historic preservation or adaptive reuse. The Medfield State Hospital Master Planning Committee is pleased to announce the release of the Medfield State Hospital Strategic Reuse Master Plan for the State Hospital site after four years of intensive effort. In its first two years, the MSHDC conducted initial outreach to the developer community and commissioned some technical studies of the campus. Preserves the “Great Lawn” in the front of the site along Hospital Road and creates a large “Town Square” on the North Side of the central campus. Parking is available at the departure site. Helps address the 40B issue by significantly adding to the Affordable Housing inventory for Medfield. This agreement covers the core campus and the sledding hill parcels, and would allow the town to purchase these parcels from the state for a base price of $3,100,000 for the 134 acres of land and the buildings situated thereon. The process, planning, and ultimate redevelopment of the former Northampton State Hospital (located near Northampton in central Massachusetts) provides a relevant and illustrative case for planning and decisions regarding the Medfield State Hospital site. The asylum was established in 1892 as the state's first facility for dealing with chronic mental patients. Small Group Discussion Guidance    Blank Matrix, Summary of Comments at the May 24, 2017 MSH Community Workshop. Also noted are whether each building is a “contributing” or “non-contributing” historic asset. The MSHDC’s next goal is to issue an RFP (request for proposals) to private developers by early 2021 that will be consistent with the Master Plan for the hospital, which is listed on both the National and Massachusetts Registers of Historic Places. The attendance at the STM was large enough that the cafeteria was employed as an overflow space, and the cafeteria was reportedly full as well. The plan was recognized for its creative and innovative ideas, refinement of planning techniques, excellence of thought and writing, and providing a model for other communities. It was bought by Town of Medfield and plans are underway for redevelopment and preservation of the historic buildings. Assuming the committee gets a suitable proposal, it hopes to present a specific workable redevelopment plan to Medfield voters for approval at a Special Town Meeting in the fall of 2021. Gil Rodgers came across an interesting article in his research at the Medfield Historical Society Library. It will last for approximately two hours. 9/15/18 Medfield Day - Please visit Booth #80. Establishment of Medfield State Hospital District substitute 89 acres for 135 acres and Section 3B. There are no facilities on site. Come revel in the nearly mile-long sprawl of light displays and decorations including a living nativity! The afternoon portion of the session had participants break up into groups that each outlined a conceptual plan for the redevelopment of the site. Residential, cultural, commercial, retail, and … November 18, 2019: Special Town Meeting (7 pm, High School Gymnasium). It was in effect, a self contained community with a populatio… If you know someone who would like to participate but no longer lives in the area, please contact Jean Mineo at info@medfieldculture.org or Hortense (617-933-0783) so we can be sure to send them the questionnaire. (Excerpt from the October 2020 Medfield Historical Society Newsletter, "The Portal"). Here are links to various studies and reports regarding the hospital property. Read the market analysis and financing and operations pro formas by ArtsMarket here and read the building analysis and cost estimates by DBVW Architects here (and presentation to MSHMPC here). MEDFIELD – The grounds at Medfield State Hospital have become very popular over the past year, especially with dog walkers. The MSHDC meets once or twice a month; all meetings are posted and are open to the public. It is not the final plan for the site. Northampton State Hospital. This map shows the various parcels involved in the Master Planning activity, including the core campus, the sledding hill, Lot 3, the Hinckley Property, and McCarthy Park. The Medfield State Hospital Master Plan Committee (MSHMPC) was honored to receive the prestigious Planning Project of the Year for the Medfield State Hospital Strategic Reuse Master Plan by the Massachusetts Chapter of the American Planning Association (MA-APA). You’re invited to share your stories about the Medfield State Hospital to help inform an original performance that will be presented in Medfield in October by artist Hortense Gerardo. In 1896, the establishment of the Medfield Insane Asylum, later called Medfield State Hospital, had a profound impact on the town. Medfield State Hospital. Patient Boiled Alive. Medfield State Hospital was established in 1892 as the Medfield Insane Asylum. The interview covered various aspects of the hospital’s former use and operation. The tour will leave from the Service Road entrance, across from the sledding hill, on Hospital Road. The STaR Awards Committee was incredibly impressed with the plan, and felt it embodies the best of small-town planning and as a model for a reuse plan. On Tuesday, February 7, 2017, the committee held an open house (flier) at the Medfield High School and presented four potential scenarios for the public to consider and provide feedback on. Monson State Hospital. Norfolk State Hospital. After an era dominated by asylums built using the Kirkbride Plan, Medfield Insane Asylum was th… Based on the DBVW report, the Cultural Alliance created this vision for a cultural campus within the MSH development. Anticipated next steps will be for the Development Committee to: Those proposals will then tell the town what the real world market actually thinks. Ruby’s Ice Cream Truck will also be on hand to sell treats.