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⚠️ Emergency Alert 01-15-2025: Town offices will be closed on Monday, January 20, 2025, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

  • 7 days from the date of the initial request
  • NOTE:   A date is confirmed once the on-line application is completed AND the deposit (50% all rental fees + security deposit) is made either on-line or received by the Select Board's Office 
  • NOTE:  The on-line application allows for payment at the time of application completion

  • Tables and chairs are included
  • Linens are NOT included/available
  • NOTE:  Tables and Chairs for Thayer Hall use can NOT be placed outside, they are for use inside the hall only
  • Tables and Chairs for 60 are available for use outside of Thayer Hall

The following items are NOT allowed:

  • Confetti, glitter, or any similar minute particle substances
  • Nails, staples, pins are not to be used on the walls or any wooden surfaces
  • Tape with exception of non-marring non-residue

  • No.  Choate Park is a separate venue that is operated by the Town of Medway Park and Recreation Department & Parks Commission

  • Complete the on-line application
  • For those without computer access:  request a hard copy of the alcohol license application form and mail to:
  • Select Board’s Office
  • 155 Village Street
  • Medway, MA  02053
  • NOTE:  this should be submitted 45-60 days PRIOR to the event date to allow sufficient time for processing and approval by the Town Manager or at a Select Board Meeting as needed

  • A projector screen, wall mounted HDTV, and PA/DJ sound system with wireless headphones
  • Each piece of equipment can be rented for a fee of $40 each

  • If the renters home/rental insurance includes coverage for off premises events, ONLY that portion of the insurance policy should be attached to the Thayer on-line application or e-mailed to bos@townofmedway.org or to the staff member in the Select Board’s Office to whom they have been in contact
  • If the renters home/rental insurance does NOT include coverage for off premises events and their insurer charges a substantial fee to obtain additional event liability insurance, this can be obtained from an on-line insurer such as Progressive, GEICO, eventhelper.com, etc. at a cost of approximately $104 (NOTE:  this price is an estimate based on January 2021 pricing)
  • NOTE:  coverage should include the following:
    •  $1 million per occurrence
    • Host Liquor Liability if applicable
    • Name the Town of Medway, 155 Village Street as an additional insured

  • 30 days prior to the event and must include all outstanding fees and any additional fees (police or fire details)

  • Use of the Lawn for small activities/pop-up tent = $100
  • Use of the Lawn for a large tent = $400 AND
    • NOTE:  the tent and any other outside vendor related rented items (tables, chairs, dishes, etc.) MUST be removed from the lawn by 8:00 AM the following day so as not to interfere with the next day renter
    • A tent permit must also be obtained from Town of Medway Building Department

  • There are 37 spaces available on the left for event parking and in front of Thayer Homestead for a total of 39
  • There is NO on-street parking on either side of Oak Street or Mechanic Street
  • Additional parking may be found at the Choate Park complete and in the rear parking lot off of Winthrop Street if needed