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December 17, 2018
21 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: James J. Fitzgerald, Joseph E. Kelleher
Absent: Michael G. Bradley
Every vote, in order
Adopt the Mission Statement for the Capital Project Building Committee
To adopt the Mission Statement for the Capital Project Building Committee.
From the minutes
“Mr. Fitzgerald moved, seconded by Mr. Kelleher to adopt the Mission Statement for the Capital Project Building Committee. The vote was 2-0..” (Motion: Fitzgerald, second: Kelleher)
Approve the above read annual Class I and Class II licenses subject to receipt of paperwork and fees
To approve the above read annual Class I and Class II licenses subject to receipt of paperwork and fees.
From the minutes
“Mr. Fitzgerald moved, seconded by Mr. Kelleher to approve the above read annual Class I and Class II licenses subject to receipt of paperwork and fees. The vote was 2-0..” (Motion: Fitzgerald, second: Kelleher)
Approve the above read annual common victualler licenses subject to receipt of paperwork and fees
To approve the above read annual common victualler licenses subject to receipt of paperwork and fees.
From the minutes
“Mr. Fitzgerald moved, seconded by Mr. Kelleher to approve the above read annual common victualler licenses subject to receipt of paperwork and fees. The vote was 2-0..” (Motion: Fitzgerald, second: Kelleher)
Approve the above read annual Peddler's Licenses subject to receipt of paperwork and fees
To approve the above read annual Peddler's Licenses subject to receipt of paperwork and fees.
From the minutes
“Mr. Fitzgerald moved, seconded by Mr. Kelleher to approve the above read annual Peddler's Licenses subject to receipt of paperwork and fees. The vote was 2-0..” (Motion: Fitzgerald, second: Kelleher)
Approve the annual Fortune Teller License for Michelle Ann Rollins and noted she has completed paperwork and paid fee
To approve the annual Fortune Teller License for Michelle Ann Rollins and noted she has completed paperwork and paid fee.
From the minutes
“Mr. Fitzgerald moved, seconded by Mr. Kelleher to approve the annual Fortune Teller License for Michelle Ann Rollins and noted she has completed paperwork and paid fee. The vote was 2-0..” (Motion: Fitzgerald, second: Kelleher)
Approve the annual Lodging License for Shiva Corporation, d.b.a
To approve the annual Lodging License for Shiva Corporation, d.b.a. Marshfield Inn and Nicholas DiTommaso, d.b.a. Nicholas DiTommaso.
From the minutes
“Mr. Fitzgerald moved, seconded by Mr. Kelleher to approve the annual Lodging License for Shiva Corporation, d.b.a. Marshfield Inn and Nicholas DiTommaso, d.b.a. Nicholas DiTommaso. The vote was 2-0..” (Motion: Fitzgerald, second: Kelleher)
Grant permission for an extension of one hour to the above listed restaurants on December 31, 2018 and to any other restaurants that apply by December 31, 2018
To grant permission for an extension of one hour to the above listed restaurants on December 31, 2018 and to any other restaurants that apply by December 31, 2018.
From the minutes
“Mr. Fitzgerald moved, seconded by Mr. Kelleher to grant permission for an extension of one hour to the above listed restaurants on December 31, 2018 and to any other restaurants that apply by December 31, 2018. The vote was 2-0..” (Motion: Fitzgerald, second: Kelleher)
Accept the donation from the Peterson Family Estate
To accept the donation from the Peterson Family Estate.
From the minutes
“Mr. Fitzgerald moved, seconded by Mr. Kelleher to accept the donation from the Peterson Family Estate. The vote was 2-0..” (Motion: Fitzgerald, second: Kelleher)
Grant permission and sign agreement with the owners of the Jetty to plant and maintain a tree at the Esplanade
To grant permission and sign agreement with the owners of the Jetty to plant and maintain a tree at the Esplanade.
From the minutes
“Mr. Fitzgerald moved, seconded by Mr. Kelleher to grant permission and sign agreement with the owners of the Jetty to plant and maintain a tree at the Esplanade. The vote was 2-0..” (Motion: Fitzgerald, second: Kelleher)
Grant permission to the Fairview Inn to close from January 1, 2018 through January 31, 2019
To grant permission to the Fairview Inn to close from January 1, 2018 through January 31, 2019.
From the minutes
“Mr. Fitzgerald moved, seconded by Mr. Kelleher to grant permission to the Fairview Inn to close from January 1, 2018 through January 31, 2019. The vote was 2-0..” (Motion: Fitzgerald, second: Kelleher)
Grant permission to Mr. Walker contingent upon approval from Town Counsel
To grant permission to Mr. Walker contingent upon approval from Town Counsel.
From the minutes
“Mr. Fitzgerald moved, seconded by Mr. Kelleher to grant permission to Mr. Walker contingent upon approval from Town Counsel. The vote was 2-0..” (Motion: Fitzgerald, second: Kelleher)
As provided under MGL Chapter 60, Section 69, I, James Fitzgerald hereby move to vacate the final judgment entered on May 15, 2018 in tax lien foreclosure case no. 17 TL 000527, Town of Marshfield v
As provided under MGL Chapter 60, Section 69, I, James Fitzgerald hereby move to vacate the final judgment entered on May 15, 2018 in tax lien foreclosure case no. 17 TL 000527, Town of Marshfield v. Albert Kapple and Theresa Kapple covering the property located at 57 Winslow Street, Marshfield, MA, Parcel I.D. K10-01-03 upon payment by Albert Kapple and Theresa Kapple on or before 11/30/2018 of all amounts due to redeem the tax taking covering the property, which include, but are not limited to, taxes and interest to the date of payment, all charges and fees associated with the foreclosure case and any costs incurred by the Town in the care, custody and control of the property after the entry of the judgment.
From the minutes
“Mr. Fitzgerald moved, As provided under MGL Chapter 60, Section 69, I, James Fitzgerald hereby move to vacate the final judgment entered on May 15, 2018 in tax lien foreclosure case no. 17 TL 000527, Town of Marshfield v. Albert Kapple and Theresa Kapple covering the property located at 57 Winslow Street, Marshfield, MA, Parcel I.D. K10-01-03 upon payment by Albert Kapple and Theresa Kapple on or before 11/30/2018 of all amounts due to redeem the tax taking covering the property, which include, but are not limited to, taxes and interest to the date of payment, all charges and fees associated with the foreclosure case and any costs incurred by the Town in the care, custody and control of the property after the entry of the judgment, seconded by Mr. Kelleher. The vote was 2-0..” (Motion: Fitzgerald, second: Kelleher)
Grant permission to the Boys & Girls Club for parking permits at the Grace Ryder, South River School, Seth Ventress Building and lot across from the fairgrounds on South River Street for the...
To grant permission to the Boys & Girls Club for parking permits at the Grace Ryder, South River School, Seth Ventress Building and lot across from the fairgrounds on South River Street for the Levitate Festival.
From the minutes
“Mr. Fitzgerald moved, seconded by Mr. Kelleher to grant permission to the Boys & Girls Club for parking permits at the Grace Ryder, South River School, Seth Ventress Building and lot across from the fairgrounds on South River Street for the Levitate Festival. The vote was 2-0..” (Motion: Fitzgerald, second: Kelleher)
Adopt the Town of Marshfield Pregnancy Policy
To adopt the Town of Marshfield Pregnancy Policy.
From the minutes
“Mr. Fitzgerald moved, seconded by Mr. Kelleher to adopt the Town of Marshfield Pregnancy Policy. The vote was 2-0..” (Motion: Fitzgerald, second: Kelleher)
Close the Town Hall at 5:00 p.m.
To close the Town Hall at 5:00 p.m.
From the minutes
“Mr. Fitzgerald moved, seconded by Mr. Kelleher to close the Town Hall at 5:00 p.m. The vote as 2-0 Mr. Maresco noted that Town Hall will be closed at 12:30 on Christmas Eve as employees work a ½ day on Christmas Eve and since Monday is usually a longer day employees will have to take 2 or 2 and ½ hours of vacation or personal time..” (Motion: Fitzgerald, second: Kelleher)
Accept the donation for engineering easements from Merrill Associates for the Dam Project at the Veteran's Park
To accept the donation for engineering easements from Merrill Associates for the Dam Project at the Veteran's Park.
From the minutes
“Mr. Fitzgerald moved, seconded by Mr. Kelleher to accept the donation for engineering easements from Merrill Associates for the Dam Project at the Veteran's Park. The vote was 2-0..” (Motion: Fitzgerald, second: Kelleher)
Declare the typewriter and cart as surplus equipment
To declare the typewriter and cart as surplus equipment.
From the minutes
“Mr. Fitzgerald moved, seconded by Mr. Kelleher to declare the typewriter and cart as surplus equipment. The vote was 2-0..” (Motion: Fitzgerald, second: Kelleher)
Authorize the Police Dept. to proceed with hiring up to 5 full time police officers
To authorize the Police Dept. to proceed with hiring up to 5 full time police officers.
From the minutes
“Mr. Fitzgerald moved, seconded by Mr. Kelleher to authorize the Police Dept. to proceed with hiring up to 5 full time police officers. The vote was 2-0..” (Motion: Fitzgerald, second: Kelleher)
Ask the Town Administrator to move forward with the energy independent power purchase agreement for a solar photovoltaic farm on the caps at the landfill
To ask the Town Administrator to move forward with the energy independent power purchase agreement for a solar photovoltaic farm on the caps at the landfill.
From the minutes
“Mr. Fitzgerald moved, seconded by Mr. Kelleher to ask the Town Administrator to move forward with the energy independent power purchase agreement for a solar photovoltaic farm on the caps at the landfill. The vote was 2-0..” (Motion: Fitzgerald, second: Kelleher)
Approve the minutes of December 3, 2018
To approve the minutes of December 3, 2018.
From the minutes
“Mr. Fitzgerald moved, seconded by Mr. Kelleher to approve the minutes of December 3, 2018. The vote was 2-0..” (Motion: Fitzgerald, second: Kelleher)
Adjourn the meeting at 8:31 p.m.
To adjourn the meeting at 8:31 p.m.
From the minutes
“Mr. Fitzgerald moved, seconded by Mr. Kelleher to adjourn the meeting at 8:31 p.m. The vote was 2-0..” (Motion: Fitzgerald, second: Kelleher)
From the Marshfield Select Board’s official minutes, posted on the town website. We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos of current members: stills from WATD News candidate videos (Chris Rohland and Rick Smith, 2026) and Marshfield Community Media’s “Meet the Candidates” (Eric Kelley). Former members show initials.
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