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March 30, 2020
15 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Joseph E. Kelleher, Christopher R. Rohland
Absent: Michael G. Bradley
Every vote, in order
Open the meeting
To open the meeting
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher opened the meeting at 7:00 P.M. Roll call vote: Mr. Kelleher –aye, Mr. Rohland – aye. The vote was 2-0..” (Motion: Kelleher)
Open the public hearing
To open the public hearing.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved, seconded by Mr. Rohland to open the public hearing. Roll call vote: Mr. Kelleher – aye, Mr. Rohland – aye. The vote was 2- 0..” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Rohland)
Approve Verizon's application for renewal of its Cable Television License based on the determination that Verizon has substantially complied with the material terms of the existing license and...
To approve Verizon's application for renewal of its Cable Television License based on the determination that Verizon has substantially complied with the material terms of the existing license and applicable law, the quality of Verizon's service has been reasonable in light of the Town's needs, Verizon has the legal, financial and technical ability to provide the services, facilities and equipment as set forth in their proposal and Verizon's proposal is reasonable to meet the future cable-related community needs and interests.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved, seconded by Mr. Rohland to approve Verizon's application for renewal of its Cable Television License based on the determination that Verizon has substantially complied with the material terms of the existing license and applicable law, the quality of Verizon's service has been reasonable in light of the Town's needs, Verizon has the legal, financial and technical ability to provide the services, facilities and equipment as set forth in their proposal and Verizon's proposal is reasonable to meet the future cable-related community needs and interests. Roll call vote: Mr. .Kelleher – aye, Mr. Rohland – aye. The vote as 2-0..” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Rohland)
Change the date of the Special Town Meeting and the Annual Town Meeting to May 26, 2020
To change the date of the Special Town Meeting and the Annual Town Meeting to May 26, 2020.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved, seconded by Mr. Rohland, to change the date of the Special Town Meeting and the Annual Town Meeting to May 26, 2020. Roll call vote. Mr. Kelleher – aye, Mr. Rohland – aye. The vote was 2-0..” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Rohland)
The date of the Town Election to May 30, 2020
To move the date of the Town Election to May 30, 2020.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved, seconded by Mr. Rohland to move the date of the Town Election to May 30, 2020. Roll call vote: Mr. Kelleher – aye, Mr. Rohland – aye. The vote was 2-0..” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Rohland)
Adopt the Public Building and Property Naming Policy
To adopt the Public Building and Property Naming Policy.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved, seconded by Mr. Rohland to adopt the Public Building and Property Naming Policy. Roll call vote: Mr. Kelleher – aye, Mr. Rohland –aye. The vote was 2-0..” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Rohland)
Place a freeze on overtime from the General Fund excluding Police, Fire or Ambulance
To place a freeze on overtime from the General Fund excluding Police, Fire or Ambulance.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved, seconded by Mr. Rohland to place a freeze on overtime from the General Fund excluding Police, Fire or Ambulance. Roll call vote: Mr. Kelleher –aye, Mr. Rohland – aye. The vote was 2-0..” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Rohland)
Place a freeze on travel expenses
To place a freeze on travel expenses.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved, seconded by Mr. Rohland to place a freeze on travel expenses. Roll call vote: Mr. Kelleher – aye, Rohland – aye. The vote was 2-0..” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Rohland)
Place a freeze on education class expenses
To place a freeze on education class expenses.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved, seconded by Mr. Rohland to place a freeze on education class expenses. Roll call vote: Mr. Kelleher – aye, Mr. Rohland - aye. The vote was 2-0..” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Rohland)
Limit repairs to just police, fire and ambulance
To limit repairs to just police, fire and ambulance.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved, seconded by Mr. Rohland to limit repairs to just police, fire and ambulance. Roll call vote: Mr. Kelleher – aye, Mr. Rohland – aye. The vote was 2-0..” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Rohland)
Put a freeze on office supply expenditures
To put a freeze on office supply expenditures.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved, seconded by Mr. Rohland to put a freeze on office supply expenditures. Roll call vote: Mr. Kelleher – aye, Mr. Rohland – aye. The vote was 2-0..” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Rohland)
Set aside the votes for a later date on the Cape Cod Getaway MS Bike Ride on June 27 and June 28, the Best Buddies Challenge scheduled for June 6, and the South River Parent Teacher Organization...
To set aside the votes for a later date on the Cape Cod Getaway MS Bike Ride on June 27 and June 28, the Best Buddies Challenge scheduled for June 6, and the South River Parent Teacher Organization Road Race scheduled for May 9, 2020.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved, seconded by Mr. Rohland to set aside the votes for a later date on the Cape Cod Getaway MS Bike Ride on June 27 and June 28, the Best Buddies Challenge scheduled for June 6, and the South River Parent Teacher Organization Road Race scheduled for May 9, 2020. Roll call vote: Mr. Kelleher –aye, Mr. Rohland – aye. The vote was 2-0..” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Rohland)
Approve Frozen Four's application to the Cannabis Control Commission
To approve Frozen Four's application to the Cannabis Control Commission.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved, seconded by Mr. Rohland to approve Frozen Four's application to the Cannabis Control Commission. Roll call vote: Mr. Kelleher – aye, Mr. Rohland – aye. The vote was 2-0..” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Rohland)
Nominate Griffin Webb as Animal Inspector from May 1, 2020 through April 30, 2021
To nominate Griffin Webb as Animal Inspector from May 1, 2020 through April 30, 2021.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved, seconded by Mr. Rohland to nominate Griffin Webb as Animal Inspector from May 1, 2020 through April 30, 2021. Roll call vote: Mr. Kelleher – aye, Mr. Rohland – aye. The vote was 2-0..” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Rohland)
Postpone the vote on the fuel storage licenses
To postpone the vote on the fuel storage licenses. Roll
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved, seconded by Mr. Rohland to postpone the vote on the fuel storage licenses. Roll vote: Mr. Kelleher –aye, Mr. Rohland – aye. The vote was 2-0..” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Rohland)
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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