MassVoter.com← Marion Select BoardMarion Select Board · 2026–2027 Board · Regular meeting
May 19, 2026
20 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Randy L. Parker, John W. Hoagland, Carleton Burr Jr.
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Reorganization of the Select Board
Nominate Mr. Hoagland as Chair
To nominate Mr. Hoagland as Chair.
From the minutes
“Mr. Parker moved to nominate Mr. Hoagland as Chair. Mr. Burr seconded. VOTE 3-0.” (Motion: Parker, second: Burr)
Nominate Mr. Burr as Vice-Chair
To nominate Mr. Burr as Vice-Chair.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hoagland moved to nominate Mr. Burr as Vice-Chair. Mr. Parker seconded. VOTE 3-0.” (Motion: Hoagland, second: Parker)
Discussion of Island Wharf Management/Parking Next Steps
Not allow parking on the grass at Island Wharf from noon on Monday until noon on Friday; no commercial vehicles at any time; exception for events at Music Hall (parking permits will be issued);...
To not allow parking on the grass at Island Wharf from noon on Monday until noon on Friday; no commercial vehicles at any time; exception for events at Music Hall (parking permits will be issued); and special functions will need to be approved by the Select Board.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hoagland moved to not allow parking on the grass at Island Wharf from noon on Monday until noon on Friday; no commercial vehicles at any time; exception for events at Music Hall (parking permits will be issued); and special functions will need to be approved by the Select Board. Mr. Burr seconded. VOTE 3-0-0.” (Motion: Hoagland, second: Burr)
The Kittansett Club
Approve as presented: The Kittansett Club
To approve as presented.
Yes: Burr, ParkerJohn W. Hoagland stepped aside (recused) on this item and is not counted in this vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Parker moved to approve as presented. Mr. Burr seconded. VOTE 2-0-0.” (Motion: Parker, second: Burr)
Library Garden Project Update
Approve the request as presented and based on the plan provided
To approve the request as presented and based on the plan provided.
Yes: Hoagland, ParkerCarleton Burr Jr. stepped aside (recused) on this item and is not counted in this vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Parker moved to approve the request as presented and based on the plan provided. Mr. Hoagland seconded. VOTE 2-0-0.” (Motion: Parker, second: Hoagland)
Discussion and Update on Toll Brothers Project
Approve the increases as presented: Discussion and Update on Toll Brothers Project
To approve the increases as presented.
From the minutes
“Mr. Parker moved to approve the increases as presented. Mr. Burr seconded. VOTE 3-0-0.” (Motion: Parker, second: Burr)
Discussion Regarding Removal of Stop Sign on Front Street & Speed Hump
Restore the stop sign that had been removed (at Main and Front Streets) and install two speed humps on Front Street effective immediately
To restore the stop sign that had been removed (at Main and Front Streets) and install two speed humps on Front Street effective immediately.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hoagland moved to restore the stop sign that had been removed (at Main and Front Streets) and install two speed humps on Front Street effective immediately. Mr. Burr seconded. VOTE 3-0-0.” (Motion: Hoagland, second: Burr)
New Common Victualler & Entertainment License
Approve the Common Victualler and Entertainment Licenses as presented
To approve the Common Victualler and Entertainment Licenses as presented.
From the minutes
“Mr. Parker moved to approve the Common Victualler and Entertainment Licenses as presented. Mr. Burr seconded. VOTE 3-0-0.” (Motion: Parker, second: Burr)
Water and Sewer Rates
Set the water rate as stated
To set the water rate as stated.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hoagland moved to set the water rate as stated. Mr. Parker seconded. VOTE 3-0.” (Motion: Hoagland, second: Parker)
Set the sewer rate as stated
To set the sewer rate as stated.
From the minutes
“Mr. Parker moved to set the sewer rate as stated. Mr. Burr seconded. VOTE 3-0-0.” (Motion: Parker, second: Burr)
Set the rate as recommended
To set the rate as recommended.
From the minutes
“Mr. Parker moved to set the rate as recommended. Mr. Burr seconded. VOTE 3-0-0.” (Motion: Parker, second: Burr)
Abatement Requests
Approve an abatement of $36,354.75
To approve an abatement of $36,354.75.
From the minutes
“Mr. Parker moved to approve an abatement of $36,354.75. Mr. Burr seconded. VOTE 3-0-0.” (Motion: Parker, second: Burr)
Disapprove the request
To disapprove the request.
From the minutes
“Mr. Parker moved to disapprove the request. Mr. Burr seconded. VOTE 3-0-0.” (Motion: Parker, second: Burr)
Approve the abatement of $334.47
To approve the abatement of $334.47.
From the minutes
“Mr. Parker moved to approve the abatement of $334.47. Mr. Burr seconded. VOTE 3-0-0.” (Motion: Parker, second: Burr)
Stop interest and fees for the time being
To stop interest and fees for the time being.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hoagland moved to stop interest and fees for the time being. Mr. Burr seconded. VOTE 3-0-0.” (Motion: Hoagland, second: Burr)
Request for Special One Day Alcohol License
Approve the license as requested: Request for Special One Day Alcohol License
To approve the license as requested.
From the minutes
“Mr. Parker moved to approve the license as requested. Mr. Burr seconded VOTE 3-0-0.” (Motion: Parker, second: Burr)
To approve the license as requested.
From the minutes
“Mr. Parker moved to approve the license as requested. Mr. Burr seconded VOTE 3-0-0.” (Motion: Parker, second: Burr)
Request for Road Closures on Saturday, July 11, 2026 (Rain Date
Approve the license as requested: Request for Road Closures on Saturday, July 11, 2026 (Rain Date
To approve the license as requested.
From the minutes
“Mr. Parker moved to approve the license as requested. Mr. Burr seconded VOTE 3-0-0.” (Motion: Parker, second: Burr)
Water/Sewer Commitment
Approve the license as requested: Water/Sewer Commitment
To approve the license as requested.
From the minutes
“Mr. Parker moved to approve the license as requested. Mr. Burr seconded VOTE 3-0-0.” (Motion: Parker, second: Burr)
Town Administrator Report
Adjourn
To adjourn.
From the minutes
“Mr. Parker moved to adjourn. Mr. Burr seconded. VOTE 3-0-0.” (Motion: Parker, second: Burr)
From the Marion Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center. We check every vote against the members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials.
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