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May 5, 2026
18 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
SELECT BOARD ACTION ITEMS
Approve both March 31, 2026 and April 7, 2026 minutes
To approve both March 31, 2026 and April 7, 2026 minutes.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hills moved to approve both March 31, 2026 and April 7, 2026 minutes. Mr. Hoagland seconded. VOTE 3-0-0.” (Motion: Hills, second: Hoagland)
Discussion Regarding Basketball League at Silvershell Beach
Allow the Embargo League to play at Silvershell Beach for a probationary period of May 23, 2026 to August 9, 2026
To allow the Embargo League to play at Silvershell Beach for a probationary period of May 23, 2026 to August 9, 2026.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hills moved to allow the Embargo League to play at Silvershell Beach for a probationary period of May 23, 2026 to August 9, 2026. Mr. Hoagland seconded. VOTE 3-0-0 3. Discussion and Vote on Response to Two Open Meeting Law Complaints Filed by Eileen Marum against the Marion Select Board (April 22, 2026 and April 28, 2026)- Mr..” (Motion: Hills, second: Hoagland)
Approve the abatement in the amount of $2,004.81 as recommended by the Department of Public Works
To approve the abatement in the amount of $2,004.81 as recommended by the Department of Public Works.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hoagland moved to approve the abatement in the amount of $2,004.81 as recommended by the Department of Public Works. Mr. Hills seconded. VOTE 3-0-0.” (Motion: Hoagland, second: Hills)
Requires for Water/Sewer Abatement of $2,000.00
Deny the abatement as recommended by the Department of Public Works
To deny the abatement as recommended by the Department of Public Works.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hoagland moved to deny the abatement as recommended by the Department of Public Works. Mr. Hills seconded. VOTE 3-0-0.” (Motion: Hoagland, second: Hills)
Request from Department of Public Works for Approval of Annual Water
Approve the restrictions as presented: Request from Department of Public Works for Approval of Annual Water
To approve the restrictions as presented.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hills moved to approve the restrictions as presented. Mr. Hoagland seconded. VOTE 3-0.” (Motion: Hills, second: Hoagland)
Approval of Annual Farmer's Market Application for Independent Fermentations
Approve the license as presented: Approval of Annual Farmer's Market Application for Independent Fermentations
To approve the license as presented.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hills moved to approve the license as presented. Mr. Hoagland seconded. VOTE 3-0-0.” (Motion: Hills, second: Hoagland)
Accept Donation from Friends of Marion Recreation for Stone Dust at Baseball &
Accept the donation as presented: Accept Donation from Friends of Marion Recreation for Stone Dust at Baseball &
To accept the donation as presented.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hills moved to accept the donation as presented. Mr. Hoagland seconded. VOTE 3-0-0.” (Motion: Hills, second: Hoagland)
Request for Special One Day Alcohol License
Approve the license as presented: Request for Special One Day Alcohol License
To approve the license as presented.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hills moved to approve the license as presented. Mr. Hoagland seconded. VOTE 3-0-0.” (Motion: Hills, second: Hoagland)
To approve the license as presented.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hills moved to approve the license as presented. Mr. Hoagland seconded. VOTE 3-0-0.” (Motion: Hills, second: Hoagland)
To approve the license as presented.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hills moved to approve the license as presented. Mr. Hoagland seconded. VOTE 3-0-0.” (Motion: Hills, second: Hoagland)
To approve the license as presented.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hills moved to approve the license as presented. Mr. Hoagland seconded. VOTE 3-0-0.” (Motion: Hills, second: Hoagland)
To approve the license as presented.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hills moved to approve the license as presented. Mr. Hoagland seconded. VOTE 3-0-0.” (Motion: Hills, second: Hoagland)
Request from Tabor Academy
Approve the license as presented: Request from Tabor Academy
To approve the license as presented.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hoagland moved to approve the license as presented. Mr. Hills seconded. VOTE 3-0-0.” (Motion: Hoagland, second: Hills)
Water/Sewer Commitment
Approve the license as presented: Water/Sewer Commitment
To approve the license as presented.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hoagland moved to approve the license as presented. Mr. Hills seconded. VOTE 3-0-0.” (Motion: Hoagland, second: Hills)
To approve the license as presented.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hoagland moved to approve the license as presented. Mr. Hills seconded. VOTE 3-0-0.” (Motion: Hoagland, second: Hills)
To approve the license as presented.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hoagland moved to approve the license as presented. Mr. Hills seconded. VOTE 3-0-0.” (Motion: Hoagland, second: Hills)
We hereby determine that the parcel of land located in Washburn Park Extension containing 2,977 square feet, more or less, shown as "BP-8" on plans entitled "Massachusetts Department of...
To we hereby determine that the parcel of land located in Washburn Park Extension containing 2,977 square feet, more or less, shown as "BP-8" on plans entitled "Massachusetts Department of Transportation Highway Division Plan and Profile of Shared Use Path - Phase 1 in the Town of Marion, Plymouth County, Preliminary Right of Way Plans," dated March 10, 2026, being a portion of the Town-owned parcel of land identified as Lot 32C on the Town of Marion's Assessor's Map 11 and described in a deed recorded with the Plymouth Registry of Deeds in Book 25219, Page 181, is no longer needed exclusively for its intended purposes, being conservation purposes, permanently protected open space and passive recreation, and which is subject to Article 97 of the Amendments to the Massachusetts Constitution, hereby approve the dedication of the parcel of land for a shared use path and the construction thereof, and approve the filing of special legislation to the Massachusetts General Court under Article 97 of the Amendments to the Massachusetts Constitution for the foregoing purposes.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hills moved: We hereby determine that the parcel of land located in Washburn Park Extension containing 2,977 square feet, more or less, shown as "BP-8" on plans entitled "Massachusetts Department of Transportation Highway Division Plan and Profile of Shared Use Path - Phase 1 in the Town of Marion, Plymouth County, Preliminary Right of Way Plans," dated March 10, 2026, being a portion of the Town-owned parcel of land identified as Lot 32C on the Town of Marion's Assessor's Map 11 and described in a deed recorded with the Plymouth Registry of Deeds in Book 25219, Page 181, is no longer needed exclusively for its intended purposes, being conservation purposes, permanently protected open space and passive recreation, and which is subject to Article 97 of the Amendments to the Massachusetts Constitution, hereby approve the dedication of the parcel of land for a shared use path and the construction thereof, and approve the filing of special legislation to the Massachusetts General Court under Article 97 of the Amendments to the Massachusetts Constitution for the foregoing purposes. Mr. Hoagland seconded. VOTE 3-0-0.” (Motion: Hills, second: Hoagland)
Town Administrator Report
Adjourn
To adjourn.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hills moved to adjourn. Mr. Hoagland seconded. VOTE 3-0-0.” (Motion: Hills, second: Hoagland)
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