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February 10, 2020
13 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Joseph E. Kelleher, Michael G. Bradley, Christopher R. Rohland
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Offer conditional employment for full-time permanent police officer positions to Abigail Clapp and Alexander Hunt
To offer conditional employment for full-time permanent police officer positions to Abigail Clapp and Alexander Hunt.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved, seconded by Mr. Bradley to offer conditional employment for full-time permanent police officer positions to Abigail Clapp and Alexander Hunt. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Bradley)
Put an article in the Town Meeting warrant regarding finger printing for certain licenses
To put an article in the Town Meeting warrant regarding finger printing for certain licenses.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved seconded by Mr. Bradley to put an article in the Town Meeting warrant regarding finger printing for certain licenses. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Bradley)
Authorize the Police Department to requisition Human Resources for a certified list for one (1) permanent full-time police sergeant
To authorize the Police Department to requisition Human Resources for a certified list for one (1) permanent full-time police sergeant.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved, seconded by Mr. Bradley to authorize the Police Department to requisition Human Resources for a certified list for one (1) permanent full-time police sergeant. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Bradley)
Adopt the Policies and Procedures Outlined in the Uniform Control Manual for Federal Grants, Consolidation of Fiscal Policies and COSO Controls
To adopt the Policies and Procedures Outlined in the Uniform Control Manual for Federal Grants, Consolidation of Fiscal Policies and COSO Controls.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved, seconded by Mr. Bradley to adopt the Policies and Procedures Outlined in the Uniform Control Manual for Federal Grants, Consolidation of Fiscal Policies and COSO Controls. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Bradley)
"Resolved: Having convened in an open meeting on February 10, 2020, prior to the SOI submission closing date, the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Marshfield, in accordance with its charter,...
"Resolved: Having convened in an open meeting on February 10, 2020, prior to the SOI submission closing date, the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Marshfield, in accordance with its charter, by-laws, and ordinances, has voted to authorize the Superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority the Statement of Interest Form dated January 31, 2020 for the Martinson Elementary School located at 257 Forest Street, Marshfield, MA which describes and explains the following deficiencies and the priority category(s) for which an application may be submitted to the Massachusetts School Building Authority in the future for the replacement of roofing systems and hereby further specifically acknowledges that by submitting this Statement of Interest Form, the Massachusetts School Building Authority in no way guarantees the acceptance or the approval of an application, the awarding of a grant or any other funding commitment from the Massachusetts School Building Authority, or commits the Town to filing an application for funding with the Massachusetts School Building Authority."
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved, seconded by Mr. Bradley "Resolved: Having convened in an open meeting on February 10, 2020, prior to the SOI submission closing date, the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Marshfield, in accordance with its charter, by-laws, and ordinances, has voted to authorize the Superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority the Statement of Interest Form dated January 31, 2020 for the Martinson Elementary School located at 257 Forest Street, Marshfield, MA which describes and explains the following deficiencies and the priority category(s) for which an application may be submitted to the Massachusetts School Building Authority in the future for the replacement of roofing systems and hereby further specifically acknowledges that by submitting this Statement of Interest Form, the Massachusetts School Building Authority in no way guarantees the acceptance or the approval of an application, the awarding of a grant or any other funding commitment from the Massachusetts School Building Authority, or commits the Town to filing an application for funding with the Massachusetts School Building Authority." The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Bradley)
Approve the above read items as surplus for auction or destruction
To approve the above read items as surplus for auction or destruction.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved, seconded by Mr. Bradley to approve the above read items as surplus for auction or destruction. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Bradley)
Approve Ellie's Treats Peddler's License contingent upon receiving all necessary approvals
To approve Ellie's Treats Peddler's License contingent upon receiving all necessary approvals.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved, seconded by Mr. Bradley to approve Ellie's Treats Peddler's License contingent upon receiving all necessary approvals. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Bradley)
Approve Kono Pizza Peddler's License contingent upon receiving all necessary approvals
To approve Kono Pizza Peddler's License contingent upon receiving all necessary approvals.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved, seconded by Mr. Bradley to approve Kono Pizza Peddler's License contingent upon receiving all necessary approvals. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Bradley)
Approve Smiles by the Mile Peddler's License contingent upon receiving all the necessary approvals
To approve Smiles by the Mile Peddler's License contingent upon receiving all the necessary approvals.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved, seconded by Mr. Bradley to approve Smiles by the Mile Peddler's License contingent upon receiving all the necessary approvals. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Bradley)
Reappoint Steve Hocking and Tony Pina to the Recreation Field Committee
To reappoint Steve Hocking and Tony Pina to the Recreation Field Committee.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved, seconded by Mr. Bradley to reappoint Steve Hocking and Tony Pina to the Recreation Field Committee. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Bradley)
Appoint Kevin Cantwell and Lara Brait to the Recreation Field Committee
To appoint Kevin Cantwell and Lara Brait to the Recreation Field Committee.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved, seconded by Mr. Bradley to appoint Kevin Cantwell and Lara Brait to the Recreation Field Committee. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Bradley)
Approve the minutes of January 27, 2020
To approve the minutes of January 27, 2020.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved, seconded by Mr. Bradley to approve the minutes of January 27, 2020. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Bradley)
Go into Executive Session, for the purpose of collective bargaining and that an open session would have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the body, and not to return to open session
To go into Executive Session, for the purpose of collective bargaining and that an open session would have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the body, and not to return to open session.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved at 8:29 p.m., seconded by Mr. Bradley to go into Executive Session, for the purpose of collective bargaining and that an open session would have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the body, and 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)
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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