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Marshfield Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting

December 18, 2019

21 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF)

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Attendance

Present: Joseph E. Kelleher, Christopher R. Rohland

Absent: Michael G. Bradley

Every vote, in order

Not to support this resolution

Minutes, page 2

Adopt resolutionFailed · 0–2

Not to support this resolution.

The minutes say "The vote was 2:0 in the negative" on a motion "not to support this resolution." That is shown as written (0 yes, 2 no), but it is not clear whether the members meant to reject the motion or to reject the resolution, so individual votes are not shown.

From the minutes

“Joe Kelleher moved, seconded by Chris Rohland, not to support this resolution. The vote was 2:0 in the negative..” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Rohland)

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

Continue this hearing until December 30, 2019 at 7:30 p.m. to give Mr. Litchfield time to get photos of the area and a map of the route and the hours of operation

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 2 present

To continue this hearing until December 30, 2019 at 7:30 p.m. to give Mr. Litchfield time to get photos of the area and a map of the route and the hours of operation.

From the minutes

“Joe Kelleher moved, seconded by Chris Rohland, to continue this hearing until December 30, 2019 at 7:30 p.m. to give Mr. Litchfield time to get photos of the area and a map of the route and the hours of operation. The vote was 2:0..” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Rohland)

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

Declare the property at 41 Constitution Road as surplus and to begin eviction proceedings

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 2 present

To declare the property at 41 Constitution Road as surplus and to begin eviction proceedings.

From the minutes

“Joe Kelleher moved, seconded by Chris Rohland, to declare the property at 41 Constitution Road as surplus and to begin eviction proceedings. The vote was 2:0..” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Rohland)

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

Declare the property at 46 Marshview Drive as surplus and to begin eviction proceedings

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 2 present

To declare the property at 46 Marshview Drive as surplus and to begin eviction proceedings.

From the minutes

“Joe Kelleher moved, seconded by Chris Rohland, to declare the property at 46 Marshview Drive as surplus and to begin eviction proceedings. The vote was 2:0..” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Rohland)

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

Declare the land at 0 Highland Street as surplus for auction

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 2 present

To declare the land at 0 Highland Street as surplus for auction.

From the minutes

“Joe Kelleher moved, seconded by Chris Rohland, to declare the land at 0 Highland Street as surplus for auction. The vote was 2:0..” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Rohland)

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

Approve the renewal of these licenses contingent on receipt of forms and fees and payment of taxes

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 2 present

To approve the renewal of these licenses contingent on receipt of forms and fees and payment of taxes.

From the minutes

“Joe Kelleher moved, seconded by Chris Rohland, to approve the renewal of these licenses contingent on receipt of forms and fees and payment of taxes. The vote was 2:0 Liquor License Renewals – Package Stores – Joe Kelleher read through the list of package store licensees as follows: Green Harbor General Store: Package All Alcohol Hubbard's Cupboard: Package Wine & Malt Jackanson's: Package Wine & Malt Jogi's Liquors: Package Wine & Malt Marshfield Blanchards: Package All Alcohol Marshfield Hills General Store: Package Wine & Malt and Common Victualler Marshfie.” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Rohland)

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

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 2 present

To approve the renewal of these licenses contingent on receipt of forms and fees and payment of taxes.

From the minutes

“Joe Kelleher moved, seconded by Chris Rohland, to approve the renewal of these licenses contingent on receipt of forms and fees and payment of taxes. The vote was 2:0..” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Rohland)

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

Grant permission for these establishments to serve alcohol until 1:45 a.m. on January 1, 2020

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 2 present

To grant permission for these establishments to serve alcohol until 1:45 a.m. on January 1, 2020.

From the minutes

“Joe Kelleher moved, seconded by Chris Rohland, to grant permission for these establishments to serve alcohol until 1:45 a.m. on January 1, 2020. The vote was 2:0..” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Rohland)

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

Accept these disclosures

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 2 present

To accept these disclosures.

From the minutes

“Joe Kelleher moved, seconded by Chris Rohland, to accept these disclosures. The vote was 2:0..” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Rohland)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Accept this donation

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 2 present

To accept this donation.

From the minutes

“Joe Kelleher moved, seconded by Chris Rohland, to accept this donation. The vote was 2:0..” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Rohland)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Approve this rehire

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 2 present

To approve this rehire.

From the minutes

“Joe Kelleher moved, seconded by Chris Rohland, to approve this rehire. The vote was 2:0..” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Rohland)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Accept the donation of a parcel of land on Parsonage Street from Nancy Brewton and to sign the Settlement Statement Disbursement Authorization for the funds related to the transfer of title for...

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 2 present

To accept the donation of a parcel of land on Parsonage Street from Nancy Brewton and to sign the Settlement Statement Disbursement Authorization for the funds related to the transfer of title for this property.

From the minutes

“Joe Kelleher moved, seconded by Chris Rohland, to accept the donation of a parcel of land on Parsonage Street from Nancy Brewton and to sign the Settlement Statement Disbursement Authorization for the funds related to the transfer of title for this property. The vote was 2:0..” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Rohland)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Appoint Karen Biagini to the Historical Commission for the remainder of a three year term that expires on June 30, 2022

Minutes, page 4

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 2 present

To appoint Karen Biagini to the Historical Commission for the remainder of a three year term that expires on June 30, 2022.

From the minutes

“Joe Kelleher moved, seconded by Chris Rohland, to appoint Karen Biagini to the Historical Commission for the remainder of a three year term that expires on June 30, 2022. The vote was 2:0..” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Rohland)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Appoint Craig Hannafin to the Conservation Commission for the remainder of a three year term that expires on June 30, 2022

Minutes, page 4

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 2 present

To appoint Craig Hannafin to the Conservation Commission for the remainder of a three year term that expires on June 30, 2022.

From the minutes

“Joe Kelleher moved, seconded by Chris Rohland, to appoint Craig Hannafin to the Conservation Commission for the remainder of a three year term that expires on June 30, 2022. The vote was 2:0..” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Rohland)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

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

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 2 present

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

From the minutes

“Joe Kelleher moved, seconded by Chris Rohland, to approve this request with the conditions set forth by the Safety Officer. The vote was 2:0..” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Rohland)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Grant this license

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 2 present

To grant this license.

From the minutes

“Joe Kelleher moved, seconded by Chris Rohland, to grant this license. The vote was 2:0..” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Rohland)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Appoint Kevin Dalton as a Constable in the Town of Marshfield for a term that expires on December 31, 2020, contingent on receipt of proof of recent medical exam and completion of online ethics...

Minutes, page 4

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 2 present

To appoint Kevin Dalton as a Constable in the Town of Marshfield for a term that expires on December 31, 2020, contingent on receipt of proof of recent medical exam and completion of online ethics training.

From the minutes

“Joe Kelleher moved, seconded by Chris Rohland, to appoint Kevin Dalton as a Constable in the Town of Marshfield for a term that expires on December 31, 2020, contingent on receipt of proof of recent medical exam and completion of online ethics training. The vote was 2:0..” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Rohland)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Waive the Building Permit Fees for this project

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 2 present

To waive the Building Permit Fees for this project.

From the minutes

“Joe Kelleher moved, seconded by Chris Rohland, to waive the Building Permit Fees for this project. The vote was 2:0..” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Rohland)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Declare the following items as surplus for auction or destruction: 14 office chairs One cubicle partition wall 2 broken desks Halogen lights (1 box of Sylvania 120V bulbs, 1 box of Utilitech 60W...

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 2 present

To declare the following items as surplus for auction or destruction: 14 office chairs One cubicle partition wall 2 broken desks Halogen lights (1 box of Sylvania 120V bulbs, 1 box of Utilitech 60W bulbs) Fluorescent lamps (12 Champion bulbs, 4 Sylvania Metalarc bulbs, 10 GE bulbs, 20 Sylvania SuperSaver bulbs) 3 rolls of Owens Corning insulation

From the minutes

“Joe Kelleher moved, seconded by Chris Rohland, to declare the following items as surplus for auction or destruction: 14 office chairs One cubicle partition wall 2 broken desks Halogen lights (1 box of Sylvania 120V bulbs, 1 box of Utilitech 60W bulbs) Fluorescent lamps (12 Champion bulbs, 4 Sylvania Metalarc bulbs, 10 GE bulbs, 20 Sylvania SuperSaver bulbs) 3 rolls of Owens Corning insulation The vote was 2:0..” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Rohland)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Sign and execute these documents

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 2 present

To sign and execute these documents.

From the minutes

“Joe Kelleher moved, seconded by Chris Rohland, to sign and execute these documents. The vote was 2:0..” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Rohland)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Accept the minutes of December 2, 2019 and December 10, 2019 as written

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 2 present

To accept the minutes of December 2, 2019 and December 10, 2019 as written.

From the minutes

“Joe Kelleher moved, seconded by Chris Rohland, to accept the minutes of December 2, 2019 and December 10, 2019 as written. The vote was 2:0..” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Rohland)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (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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