- 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
- This is available on the Thayer Website and should be e-mailed to the Thayer Resident Manager
- 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 2 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