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Marshfield Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting

September 9, 2019

15 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF)

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Attendance

Present: Joseph E. Kelleher, Michael G. Bradley, Christopher R. Rohland

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing pending litigation that if discussed in open session may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Town, and then return...

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing pending litigation that if discussed in open session may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Town, and then return to open session.

From the minutes

“Mr. Kelleher moved, seconded by Mr. Bradley, to go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing pending litigation that if discussed in open session may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Town, and then return to open session. The vote was unanimous. Roll call vote: Mr. Rohland – aye; Mr. Kelleher – aye; Mr. Bradley – aye..” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Bradley)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Close the executive session at 7:20 p.m. and return to open session

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To close the executive session at 7:20 p.m. and return to open session.

From the minutes

“Mr. Kelleher moved, seconded by Mr. Bradley, to close the executive session at 7:20 p.m. and return to open session. The vote was unanimous. Roll call vote: Mr. Rohland – aye; Mr. Kelleher – aye; Mr. Bradley – aye..” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Bradley)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Grant an Annual Wine & Malt Restaurant License to Manny's Pizza of Marshfield Inc

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To grant an Annual Wine & Malt Restaurant License to Manny's Pizza of Marshfield Inc.

From the minutes

“Joe Kelleher moved, seconded by Mike Bradley, to grant an Annual Wine & Malt Restaurant License to Manny's Pizza of Marshfield Inc. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Bradley)

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Grant this license contingent on approval from the Board of Health

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To grant this license contingent on approval from the Board of Health.

From the minutes

“Joe Kelleher moved, seconded by Mike Bradley, to grant this license contingent on approval from the Board of Health. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Bradley)

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Change the Marshfield Housing Partnership from a seven (7) member committee to a five (5) member committee effective immediately

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To change the Marshfield Housing Partnership from a seven (7) member committee to a five (5) member committee effective immediately.

From the minutes

“Joe Kelleher moved, seconded by Mike Bradley, to change the Marshfield Housing Partnership from a seven (7) member committee to a five (5) member committee effective immediately. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Bradley)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Appoint Cody Rohland to the Marshfield Housing Partnership for the remainder of a 3 year term expiring on June 30, 2021

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · 2–0

To appoint Cody Rohland to the Marshfield Housing Partnership for the remainder of a 3 year term expiring on June 30, 2021.

Yes: Bradley, KelleherChristopher R. Rohland recused himself and did not vote.

From the minutes

“Joe Kelleher moved, seconded by Mike Bradley, to appoint Cody Rohland to the Marshfield Housing Partnership for the remainder of a 3 year term expiring on June 30, 2021. The vote was 2:0 with one recusal..” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Bradley)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve this request with the conditions set forth by the Safety Officer

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve this request with the conditions set forth by the Safety Officer.

From the minutes

“Joe Kelleher moved, seconded by Mike Bradley, to approve this request with the conditions set forth by the Safety Officer. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Bradley)

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Grant this license

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To grant this license.

From the minutes

“Joe Kelleher moved, seconded by Mike Bradley, to grant this license. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Bradley)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Grant this license contingent on positive recommendations from Police and Fire

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To grant this license contingent on positive recommendations from Police and Fire.

From the minutes

“Joe Kelleher moved, seconded by Mike Bradley, to grant this license contingent on positive recommendations from Police and Fire. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Bradley)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Place conservation restrictions on 175 parcels of land owned by the Town under the care and custody of the Conservation Commission and the Town of Marshfield Water Department to protect these...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To place conservation restrictions on 175 parcels of land owned by the Town under the care and custody of the Conservation Commission and the Town of Marshfield Water Department to protect these parcels as open space for conservation and water protection purposes.

From the minutes

“Joe Kelleher moved, seconded by Mike Bradley, to place conservation restrictions on 175 parcels of land owned by the Town under the care and custody of the Conservation Commission and the Town of Marshfield Water Department to protect these parcels as open space for conservation and water protection purposes. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Bradley)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve these and any other applications received prior to the event contingent on receipt of forms and fees and approval from the Board of Health

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve these and any other applications received prior to the event contingent on receipt of forms and fees and approval from the Board of Health.

From the minutes

“Joe Kelleher moved, seconded by Mike Bradley, to approve these and any other applications received prior to the event contingent on receipt of forms and fees and approval from the Board of Health. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Bradley)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Sign the agreement with the Marshfield Police Association effective September 1, 2019, which provides for twice the regular detail rate when a private paid detail is specifically for the purpose...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To sign the agreement with the Marshfield Police Association effective September 1, 2019, which provides for twice the regular detail rate when a private paid detail is specifically for the purpose of providing assistance in connection with a strike or similar labor action.

From the minutes

“Joe Kelleher moved, seconded by Mike Bradley, to sign the agreement with the Marshfield Police Association effective September 1, 2019, which provides for twice the regular detail rate when a private paid detail is specifically for the purpose of providing assistance in connection with a strike or similar labor action. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Bradley)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Adopt this policy effective immediately

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To adopt this policy effective immediately.

From the minutes

“Joe Kelleher moved, seconded by Mike Bradley, to adopt this policy effective immediately. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Bradley)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing land acquisition that if discussed in open session may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Town, not to return to...

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing land acquisition that if discussed in open session may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Town, not to return to open session.

From the minutes

“Mr. Kelleher moved, seconded by Mr. Bradley, to go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing land acquisition that if discussed in open session may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Town, not to return to open session. The vote was unanimous. Roll call vote: Mr. Rohland – aye; Mr. Kelleher – aye; Mr. Bradley – aye..” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Bradley)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Close the executive session at 8:30 p.m. and adjourn the meeting

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To close the executive session at 8:30 p.m. and adjourn the meeting.

From the minutes

“Mr. Kelleher moved, seconded by Mr. Bradley, to close the executive session at 8:30 p.m. and adjourn the meeting. The vote was unanimous. Roll call vote: Mr. Rohland – aye; Mr. Kelleher – aye; Mr. Bradley – aye..” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Bradley)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

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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