MassVoter.com← Marion Select BoardMarion Select Board · 2026–2027 Board · Regular meeting
July 21, 2026
21 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: John W. Hoagland, Carleton Burr Jr., Randy L. Parker
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Discussion/Appointment of Director of Assessing
Approve the request as presented: Discussion/Appointment of Director of Assessing
To approve the request as presented.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hoagland moved to approve the request as presented. Mr. Parker seconded. VOTE 3-0-0.” (Motion: Hoagland, second: Parker)
Approval of Minutes from June 16, 2026
Approve the minutes as presented: Approval of Minutes from June 16, 2026
To approve the minutes as presented.
From the minutes
“Mr. Parker moved to approve the minutes as presented. Mr. Burr seconded. VOTE 3-0-0.” (Motion: Parker, second: Burr)
Correction
Correct Ms. Watson's reappointment to the CIPC to be three years, expiring on June 30, 2029
To correct Ms. Watson's reappointment to the CIPC to be three years, expiring on June 30, 2029.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hoagland moved to correct Ms. Watson's reappointment to the CIPC to be three years, expiring on June 30, 2029. Mr. Burr seconded. VOTE 3-0-0.” (Motion: Hoagland, second: Burr)
Reappointment to Water & Sewer Regulations Review Committee
Reappoint Mr. Hoagland for a one year term as requested
To reappoint Mr. Hoagland for a one year term as requested.
Yes: Burr, ParkerAbstained: Hoagland
From the minutes
“Mr. Parker moved to reappoint Mr. Hoagland for a one year term as requested. Mr. Burr seconded. 2-0-1 (Mr. Hoagland abstained) 11..” (Motion: Parker, second: Burr)
Election Worker Appointments
Appoint the list of Election Workers as presented
To appoint the list of Election Workers as presented.
Yes: Hoagland, ParkerAbstained: Burr
From the minutes
“Mr. Hoagland moved to appoint the list of Election Workers as presented. Mr. Parker seconded. VOTE 2-0-1 (Mr. Burr abstained) 12..” (Motion: Hoagland, second: Parker)
Election Warden Appointment
Appoint Cynthia Callow as Election Warden as requested
To appoint Cynthia Callow as Election Warden as requested.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hoagland moved to appoint Cynthia Callow as Election Warden as requested. Mr. Parker seconded. VOTE 3-0-0.” (Motion: Hoagland, second: Parker)
Election Deputy Warden Appointment
Appoint Barbara Burr as Deputy Warden
To appoint Barbara Burr as Deputy Warden.
Yes: Hoagland, ParkerAbstained: Burr
From the minutes
“Mr. Hoagland moved to appoint Barbara Burr as Deputy Warden. Mr. Parker seconded. VOTE 2-0-1 (Mr. Burr abstained) 14, Signing of Warrant for September 1, 2026 Election:.” (Motion: Hoagland, second: Parker)
Approve the warrant for September 1, 2026 Election as requested
To approve the warrant for September 1, 2026 Election as requested.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hoagland moved to approve the warrant for September 1, 2026 Election as requested. Mr. Parker seconded. VOTE 3- 0-0.” (Motion: Hoagland, second: Parker)
Accept Donation to Fire Department from Joyce A. Cook
Accept the donation of $100.00 in memory of Dale Jones to be used for equipment
To accept the donation of $100.00 in memory of Dale Jones to be used for equipment.
From the minutes
“Mr. Parker moved to accept the donation of $100.00 in memory of Dale Jones to be used for equipment. Mr. Hoagland seconded. VOTE 3-0-0.” (Motion: Parker, second: Hoagland)
Accept Donation from Friends of Marion Fireworks
Accept the donation of $40,000.00 from the Friends of Marion Fireworks
To accept the donation of $40,000.00 from the Friends of Marion Fireworks.
From the minutes
“Mr. Parker moved to accept the donation of $40,000.00 from the Friends of Marion Fireworks. Mr. Hoagland seconded. VOTE 3-0-0.” (Motion: Parker, second: Hoagland)
Vivian Jones Memorial Bench- Jennifer Jones
Approve the installation of a bench at Silvershell Beach (in coordination with the Department of Public Works)
To approve the installation of a bench at Silvershell Beach (in coordination with the Department of Public Works).
From the minutes
“Mr. Hoagland moved to approve the installation of a bench at Silvershell Beach (in coordination with the Department of Public Works). Mr. Burr seconded. VOTE 3-0-0.” (Motion: Hoagland, second: Burr)
Request for Special One Day Alcohol Beverage License
Approve the Special One Day Alcohol Beverage License as requested
To approve the Special One Day Alcohol Beverage License as requested.
From the minutes
“Mr. Parker moved to approve the Special One Day Alcohol Beverage License as requested. Mr. Hoagland seconded. VOTE 3-0-0.” (Motion: Parker, second: Hoagland)
To approve the Special One Day Alcohol Beverage License as requested.
From the minutes
“Mr. Parker moved to approve the Special One Day Alcohol Beverage License as requested. Mr. Hoagland seconded. VOTE 3-0-0.” (Motion: Parker, second: Hoagland)
To approve the Special One Day Alcohol Beverage License as requested.
From the minutes
“Mr. Parker moved to approve the Special One Day Alcohol Beverage License as requested. Mr. Burr seconded. VOTE 3-0-0.” (Motion: Parker, second: Burr)
To approve the Special One Day Alcohol Beverage License as requested.
From the minutes
“Mr. Parker moved to approve the Special One Day Alcohol Beverage License as requested. Mr. Burr seconded. VOTE 3-0-0.” (Motion: Parker, second: Burr)
Water/Sewer Commitment
Approve commitment as presented
To approve commitment as presented.
From the minutes
“Mr. Parker moved to approve commitment as presented. Mr. Burr seconded. VOTE 3-0-0.” (Motion: Parker, second: Burr)
To approve commitment as presented.
From the minutes
“Mr. Parker moved to approve commitment as presented. Mr. Burr seconded. VOTE 3-0-0.” (Motion: Parker, second: Burr)
To approve commitment as presented.
From the minutes
“Mr. Parker moved to approve commitment as presented. Mr. Burr seconded. VOTE 3-0-0.” (Motion: Parker, second: Burr)
To approve commitment as presented.
From the minutes
“Mr. Parker moved to approve commitment as presented. Mr. Burr seconded. VOTE 3-0-0.” (Motion: Parker, second: Burr)
To approve commitment as presented.
From the minutes
“Mr. Parker moved to approve commitment as presented. Mr. Burr seconded. VOTE 3-0-0.” (Motion: Parker, second: Burr)
Town Administrator Report (Mrs. Hemphill gave the Town Administrator's Report in
Adjourn
To adjourn.
From the minutes
“Mr. Parker moved to adjourn. Mr. Burr seconded. VOTE 3-0-0.” (Motion: Parker, second: Burr)
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