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January 14, 2019
13 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: James J. Fitzgerald, Joseph E. Kelleher, Michael G. Bradley
Absent: None
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Approve this request contingent on adherence to the conditions set forth by the Beach Administrator
To approve this request contingent on adherence to the conditions set forth by the Beach Administrator.
From the minutes
“Jim Fitzgerald moved, seconded by Joe Kelleher, to approve this request contingent on adherence to the conditions set forth by the Beach Administrator. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Fitzgerald, second: Kelleher)
Make conditional offers of employment as permanent full-time police officers to Joshua Gray, Camden Bruno, Daniel Shea, Zach Perry, and Bryan Mey, as recommended by Chief Tavares
To make conditional offers of employment as permanent full-time police officers to Joshua Gray, Camden Bruno, Daniel Shea, Zach Perry, and Bryan Mey, as recommended by Chief Tavares.
From the minutes
“Jim Fitzgerald moved, seconded by Joe Kelleher, to make conditional offers of employment as permanent full-time police officers to Joshua Gray, Camden Bruno, Daniel Shea, Zach Perry, and Bryan Mey, as recommended by Chief Tavares. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Fitzgerald, second: Kelleher)
Accept these dates
To accept these dates.
From the minutes
“Jim Fitzgerald moved, seconded by Joe Kelleher, to accept these dates. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Fitzgerald, second: Kelleher)
Authorize the Town Administrator to hire clerical personnel on behalf of the Board of Selectmen
To authorize the Town Administrator to hire clerical personnel on behalf of the Board of Selectmen.
From the minutes
“Jim Fitzgerald moved, seconded by Joe Kelleher, to authorize the Town Administrator to hire clerical personnel on behalf of the Board of Selectmen. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Fitzgerald, second: Kelleher)
Grant permission to accept this donation
To grant permission to accept this donation.
From the minutes
“Jim Fitzgerald moved, seconded by Joe Kelleher, to grant permission to accept this donation. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Fitzgerald, second: Kelleher)
Accept this ethics disclosure
To accept this ethics disclosure.
From the minutes
“Jim Fitzgerald moved, seconded by Joe Kelleher, to accept this ethics disclosure. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Fitzgerald, second: Kelleher)
Grant permission for the extension as requested
To grant permission for the extension as requested.
From the minutes
“Jim Fitzgerald moved, seconded by Joe Kelleher, to grant permission for the extension as requested. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Fitzgerald, second: Kelleher)
Approve the Host Community Agreement with Health Circle
To approve the Host Community Agreement with Health Circle.
From the minutes
“Jim Fitzgerald moved, seconded by Joe Kelleher, to approve the Host Community Agreement with Health Circle. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Fitzgerald, second: Kelleher)
Grant permission as requested
To grant permission as requested.
From the minutes
“Jim Fitzgerald moved, seconded by Joe Kelleher, to grant permission as requested. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Fitzgerald, second: Kelleher)
Grant this authorization as recommended
To grant this authorization as recommended.
From the minutes
“Jim Fitzgerald moved, seconded by Joe Kelleher, to grant this authorization as recommended. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Fitzgerald, second: Kelleher)
Declare the basketball hoop located at 115 Ferry Street as surplus property
To declare the basketball hoop located at 115 Ferry Street as surplus property.
From the minutes
“Jim Fitzgerald moved, seconded by Joe Kelleher, to declare the basketball hoop located at 115 Ferry Street as surplus property. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Fitzgerald, second: Kelleher)
Incur liability in excess of appropriations under Ch. 44, Section 31 and to express official intent to reimburse with proceeds of borrowing as follows: Voted: That to pay costs of addressing...
To incur liability in excess of appropriations under Ch. 44, Section 31 and to express official intent to reimburse with proceeds of borrowing as follows: Voted: That to pay costs of addressing emergency repairs to the Department of Public Works Garage roof, the condition of which has created a situation posing an immediate threat to the health and/or safety of persons or their property in the Town, the Board of Public Works is authorized to expend $115,300 to repair the roof and alleviate the hazardous condition in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 44, Section 31 of the General Laws. Further voted: That the Board of Selectmen intends to propose an article for the April 2019 special town meeting to provide funds for these costs by borrowing and issuing bonds or notes therefor. Further voted: That the Board of Selectmen expresses its official intent pursuant to §1.150-2 of the Federal Income Tax Regulations, Title 26 (the "Regulations"), to reimburse expenditures paid sixty days prior to and any time after the date of passage of this vote in the maximum amount and for the aforementioned DPW roof repair project with the proceeds of bonds, notes, or other obligations authorized to be issued by the Town. The bonds or notes shall be issued to reimburse such expenditures not later than 18 months after the later of the date of the expenditure or the substantial completion of the project, or such later date the Regulations may authorize. The Board of Selectmen of the Town her
From the minutes
“Jim Fitzgerald made a motion to incur liability in excess of appropriations under Ch. 44, Section 31 and to express official intent to reimburse with proceeds of borrowing as follows: Voted: That to pay costs of addressing emergency repairs to the Department of Public Works Garage roof, the condition of which has created a situation posing an immediate threat to the health and/or safety of persons or their property in the Town, the Board of Public Works is authorized to expend $115,300 to repair the roof and alleviate the hazardous condition in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 44, Section 31 of the General Laws. Further voted: That the Board of Selectmen intends to propose an article for the April 2019 special town meeting to provide funds for these costs by borrowing and issuing bonds or notes therefor. Further voted: That the Board of Selectmen expresses its official intent pursuant to §1.150-2 of the Federal Income Tax Regulations, Title 26 (the "Regulations"), to reimburse expenditures paid sixty days prior to and any time after the date of passage of this vote in the maximum amount and for the aforementioned DPW roof repair project with the proceeds of bonds, notes, or other obligations authorized to be issued by the Town. The bonds or notes shall be issued to reimburse such expenditures not later than 18 months after the later of the date of the expenditure or the substantial completion of the project, or such later date the Regulations may authorize. The Board of Selectmen of the Town hereby certifies that the intention to reimburse as expressed herein is based upon its reasonable expectations as of this date. The Town Treasurer or his designee is authorized to pay project expenses in accordance herewith pending the issuance of reimbursement bonds, and to amend this declaration. Joe Kelleher seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Fitzgerald, second: Kelleher)
Accept the minutes of December 17, 2018 as written
To accept the minutes of December 17, 2018 as written.
From the minutes
“Jim Fitzgerald moved, seconded by Joe Kelleher, to accept the minutes of December 17, 2018 as written. The vote was unanimous..” (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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