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Marion Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting

August 5, 2025

26 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF)

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Attendance

Present: Randy L. Parker, John W. Hoagland, Norman A. Hills

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Approval of Minutes from June 3, 2025; June 5, 2025; June 9, 2025; June 14, 2025; June 17,

Approve each of the minutes listed as presented

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve each of the minutes listed as presented.

From the minutes

“Mr. Hoagland moved to approve each of the minutes listed as presented. Mr. Hills seconded. VOTE 3-0-0.” (Motion: Hoagland, second: Hills)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Request for Special One Day Alcohol Beverage License

Approve the Special One Day Alcohol Beverage License as requested

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the Special One Day Alcohol Beverage License as requested.

From the minutes

“Mr. Hills moved to approve the Special One Day Alcohol Beverage License as requested. Mr. Hoagland seconded. VOTE 3-0-0.” (Motion: Hills, second: Hoagland)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Request for Road Closures

Approve the road closures as requested

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the road closures as requested.

From the minutes

“Mr. Hills moved to approve the road closures as requested. Mr. Hoagland seconded. VOTE 3-0-0.” (Motion: Hills, second: Hoagland)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Schedule and Deadline for 2026 Licenses Renewals

Accept the schedule and deadline as presented

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To accept the schedule and deadline as presented.

From the minutes

“Mr. Hoagland moved to accept the schedule and deadline as presented. Mr. Hills seconded. VOTE 3-0-0.” (Motion: Hoagland, second: Hills)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Election/Poll Worker Appointments

Approve the list as presented by the Town Clerk

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the list as presented by the Town Clerk.

From the minutes

“Mr. Hills moved to approve the list as presented by the Town Clerk. Mr. Hoagland seconded. VOTE 3-0-0.” (Motion: Hills, second: Hoagland)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Appointments of Water/Sewer Regulation Review Committee

Appoint Kevin Halligan, Sr. to the Water/Sewer Regulation Review Committee

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint Kevin Halligan, Sr. to the Water/Sewer Regulation Review Committee.

From the minutes

“Mr. Hills moved to appoint Kevin Halligan, Sr. to the Water/Sewer Regulation Review Committee. Mr. Hoagland seconded. VOTE 3-0.” (Motion: Hills, second: Hoagland)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Appoint Sean Sweeney to the Water/Sewer Regulation Review Committee

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint Sean Sweeney to the Water/Sewer Regulation Review Committee.

From the minutes

“Mr. Hills moved to appoint Sean Sweeney to the Water/Sewer Regulation Review Committee. Mr. Hoagland seconded. VOTE 3-0.” (Motion: Hills, second: Hoagland)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Appoint Albin Johnson to the Water/Sewer Regulation Review Committee

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint Albin Johnson to the Water/Sewer Regulation Review Committee.

From the minutes

“Mr. Hills moved to appoint Albin Johnson to the Water/Sewer Regulation Review Committee. Mr. Hoagland seconded. VOTE 3-0.” (Motion: Hills, second: Hoagland)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Appoint John Hoagland as the Select Board representative to the Water/Sewer Regulation Review Committee

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint John Hoagland as the Select Board representative to the Water/Sewer Regulation Review Committee.

From the minutes

“Mr. Hills moved to appoint John Hoagland as the Select Board representative to the Water/Sewer Regulation Review Committee. Mr. Parker seconded. VOTE 3-0.” (Motion: Hills, second: Parker)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Appoint Lori Desmarais as the Board of Health representative to the Water/Sewer Regulation Review Committee

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint Lori Desmarais as the Board of Health representative to the Water/Sewer Regulation Review Committee.

From the minutes

“Mr. Hills moved to appoint Lori Desmarais as the Board of Health representative to the Water/Sewer Regulation Review Committee. Mr. Hoagland seconded. VOTE 3-0.” (Motion: Hills, second: Hoagland)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Appoint Meghan Davis as a Department of Public Works representative to the Water/Sewer Regulation Review Committee

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint Meghan Davis as a Department of Public Works representative to the Water/Sewer Regulation Review Committee.

From the minutes

“Mr. Hills moved to appoint Meghan Davis as a Department of Public Works representative to the Water/Sewer Regulation Review Committee. Mr. Hoagland seconded. VOTE 3-0.” (Motion: Hills, second: Hoagland)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Appoint Nathaniel Munafo as a Department of Public Works representative to the Water/Sewer Regulation Review Committee

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint Nathaniel Munafo as a Department of Public Works representative to the Water/Sewer Regulation Review Committee.

From the minutes

“Mr. Hills moved to appoint Nathaniel Munafo as a Department of Public Works representative to the Water/Sewer Regulation Review Committee. Mr. Hoagland seconded. VOTE 3-0.” (Motion: Hills, second: Hoagland)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Appoint Geoffrey Gorman as a non-voting member of the Water/Sewer Regulation Review Committee

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint Geoffrey Gorman as a non-voting member of the Water/Sewer Regulation Review Committee.

From the minutes

“Mr. Hills moved to appoint Geoffrey Gorman as a non-voting member of the Water/Sewer Regulation Review Committee. Mr. Hoagland seconded. VOTE 3-0.” (Motion: Hills, second: Hoagland)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Donation from Town of Mattapoisett

Approve the donation as presented: Donation from Town of Mattapoisett

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the donation as presented.

From the minutes

“Mr. Hoagland moved to approve the donation as presented. Mr. Hills seconded. VOTE 3-0.” (Motion: Hoagland, second: Hills)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Donation from Massachusetts Maritime Academy

Approve the donation as presented: Donation from Massachusetts Maritime Academy

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the donation as presented.

From the minutes

“Mr. Hills moved to approve the donation as presented. Mr. Hoagland seconded. VOTE 3-0.” (Motion: Hills, second: Hoagland)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Donation of Expired/Surplus Firefighter Equipment to National Guard

Make the donation as requested by the Fire Chief

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To make the donation as requested by the Fire Chief.

From the minutes

“Mr. Hills moved to make the donation as requested by the Fire Chief. Mr. Hoagland seconded. VOTE 3-0.” (Motion: Hills, second: Hoagland)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Pavement Management Discussion

Approve the priority list as presented

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the priority list as presented.

From the minutes

“Mr. Hills moved to approve the priority list as presented. Mr. Hoagland seconded. VOTE 3-0-0.” (Motion: Hills, second: Hoagland)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Make the parking one way coming out of the parking area and to line the parking area at an angle

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To make the parking one way coming out of the parking area and to line the parking area at an angle.

From the minutes

“Mr. Hills moved to make the parking one way coming out of the parking area and to line the parking area at an angle. Mr. Hoagland seconded. VOTE 3-0.” (Motion: Hills, second: Hoagland)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Approval Request for 49 Water Street Water/Sewer Project

Approve that waiver as requested

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve that waiver as requested.

From the minutes

“Mr. Parker moved to approve that waiver as requested. Mr. Hoagland seconded. VOTE 3-0-0.” (Motion: Parker, second: Hoagland)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Water/Sewer Commitment

Approve the commitment as presented: Water/Sewer Commitment

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the commitment as presented.

From the minutes

“Mr. Hills moved to approve the commitment as presented. Mr. Hoagland seconded. VOTE 3-0.” (Motion: Hills, second: Hoagland)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the commitment as presented.

From the minutes

“Mr. Hills moved to approve the commitment as presented. Mr. Hoagland seconded. VOTE 3-0.” (Motion: Hills, second: Hoagland)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the commitment as presented.

From the minutes

“Mr. Hills moved to approve the commitment as presented. Mr. Hoagland seconded. VOTE 3-0.” (Motion: Hills, second: Hoagland)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the commitment as presented.

From the minutes

“Mr. Hiils moved to approve the commitment as presented. Mr. Hoagland seconded. VOTE 3-0.” (Motion: Hills, second: Hoagland)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the commitment as presented.

From the minutes

“Mr. Hills moved to approve the commitment as presented. Mr. Hoagland seconded. VOTE 3-0.” (Motion: Hills, second: Hoagland)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the commitment as presented.

From the minutes

“Mr. Hills moved to approve the commitment as presented. Mr. Hoagland seconded. VOTE 3-0.” (Motion: Hills, second: Hoagland)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Manuel and Felizarda Pina Playground Renaming Dedication

Adjourn

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To adjourn.

From the minutes

“Mr. Hoagland moved to adjourn. Mr. Hills seconded. VOTE 3-0-0.” (Motion: Hoagland, second: Hills)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

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