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Marshfield Select Board

How the Marshfield Select Board voted, from the Select Board’s official minutes. 3 Select Board members elected townwide. On May 18, 2020 the board chose Michael G. Bradley as Chairman and Christopher R. Rohland as Vice Chairman. Joseph E. Kelleher served until the 2020 town election (his last meeting was June 15, 2020). Stephen R. Darcy joined the board after that election; at his first meeting, June 29, 2020, the board chose him as Clerk. Most meetings in this term were held remotely. Covers 32 meetings, May 18 to April 26, 2021.

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What does the Select Board do? It is the town’s executive board. It prepares the Town Meeting warrant (the list of articles voters decide), appoints members of many town boards, hires the town’s top staff, signs warrants to pay town bills, and grants licenses and permits.

Town Meeting, not the Select Board, votes the town budget and town bylaws.

Sources: Massachusetts Select Board Handbook (MMA) · Mass. Division of Local Services: the town budget
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What Town Meeting decided

In Marshfield, Town Meeting — not the Select Board — votes the town budget, bylaws and zoning. Here is what it did with each article, in the Town Clerk’s own words. Any registered voter can take part, and most votes are by voice or show of hands, so there is no list of who voted which way.

Special Town Meeting · April 28, 2025 31 votes: 29 passed, 1 passed as amended, 1 indefinitely postponed

Sessions: April 28 and 29 and June 2, 2025

Source: Town Clerk's minutes in the 2025 Annual Town Report.

Annual Town Meeting · April 28, 2025 15 votes: 12 passed, 2 passed as amended, 1 failed

Sessions: April 28 and 29 and June 2, 2025

Source: Town Clerk's minutes in the 2025 Annual Town Report.

Special Town Meeting · December 16, 2024 28 votes: 19 passed, 2 passed as amended, 3 failed, 2 indefinitely postponed, 2 no action

Source: Town Clerk's minutes in the 2025 Annual Town Report.

Special Town Meeting · April 22, 2024 29 votes: 26 passed, 2 failed, 1 no action

Sessions: April 22 and 23, 2024

Source: Town Clerk's minutes in the 2024 Annual Town Report.

Annual Town Meeting · April 22, 2024 22 votes: 17 passed, 4 failed, 1 other

Sessions: April 22, 23 and 25, 2024

Source: Town Clerk's minutes in the 2024 Annual Town Report.

Not here yet: the June 24, 2024 Special Town Meeting (not in the 2024 Annual Town Report; only its warrant is posted), the October 20, 2025 Special Town Meeting (not in the 2025 Annual Town Report; only its warrant is posted) and the April 27, 2026 Annual and Special Town Meetings (minutes not posted yet).

Titles are short descriptions of each article from the official record; the quoted words are the Town Clerk’s. A vote at Town Meeting is not the final word on everything: some articles also need a ballot vote (such as a tax override) or the Attorney General’s approval (bylaws).

Members

Stephen R. DarcyClerk (from June 29, 2020) · Elected townwide · at 28 of 28 meetings · from Jun 2020Joseph E. KelleherMember (until June 2020) · Elected townwide · at 4 of 4 meetings · until Jun 2020

"At X of Y meetings" counts the members the minutes list as present at the start of each meeting in this record. Members who step out are listed on each meeting page.

Meetings

About missing minutes

Loaded: Select Board minutes from January 3, 2018 through August 19, 2026, as posted on the town website (the board was called the Board of Selectmen until 2021). Not here yet: minutes before 2018, and minutes the town has not posted. The town lists agendas but no minutes for 13 Select Board meetings between July 5, 2025 and July 5, 2026, and for every meeting after August 19, 2026. Seven short minutes that cover only a vote to go into executive session are not included. Marshfield's minutes give each motion with who made and seconded it. When they say "The vote was unanimous" we show every member present as voting yes, and when they list a roll call (aye/nay by name), as most votes from 2020 on do, we show each member's vote as recorded; "present" in a roll call is shown as abstaining. When they give only a count that does not account for every member present (for example 2-1 with no names, or 2-0 with three members present), or a roll call that names a member the minutes list as absent or does not match the stated count, we show the count only and add a note. Members who stepped aside (recused) are left out of that vote. Votes taken jointly with another board (Board of Public Works, Housing Authority, Trustees of Veterans Memorials) are not included. A few 2026 minutes record a vote without the wording of the motion; those show the agenda item instead. We will ask the town to confirm any noted vote.

Monday, April 26, 2021 · Regular meeting5 recorded votes, 0 with disagreementAll 4 members presentTuesday, April 20, 2021 · Regular meeting13 recorded votes, 0 with disagreementAll 4 members presentMonday, April 12, 2021 · Regular meeting18 recorded votes, 1 with disagreementAll 4 members presentTuesday, March 30, 2021 · Regular meeting3 recorded votes, 0 with disagreementAbsent: Michael G. BradleyFriday, March 26, 2021 · Regular meeting5 recorded votes, 0 with disagreementAll 4 members present

Votes where members disagreed

Most board votes are unanimous. These are the ones where at least one member voted no or abstained, newest first.

Apr 12Appoint Mr. Simpson as the Fire Chief for Marshfield…Motion: to appoint Mr. Simpson as the Fire Chief for Marshfield subject…Passed 2–1 · No: Rohland

April 12, 2021: Appoint Mr. Simpson as the Fire Chief for Marshfield subject to contract negotiation and background check

AppointPassed · 2–1

To appoint Mr. Simpson as the Fire Chief for Marshfield subject to contract negotiation and background check.

Yes: Bradley, DarcyNo: Rohland

From the minutes

“Mr. Bradley moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy to appoint Mr. Simpson as the Fire Chief for Marshfield subject to contract negotiation and background check. Roll call vote: Mr. Bradley –aye, Mr. Rohland – nay and Mr. Darcy –aye. The vote was 2-1..” (Motion: Bradley, second: Darcy)

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

Oct 13Accept this donationMotion: to accept this donation.Passed 2–0 · see note

October 13, 2020: Accept this donation

ApprovePassed · 2–0

To accept this donation.

Yes: Bradley, DarcyThe roll call does not list Christopher R. Rohland.

From the minutes

“Mike Bradley moved, seconded by Steve Darcy, to accept this donation. The vote was 2:0. Roll Call vote: Mr. Bradley – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye..” (Motion: Bradley, second: Darcy)

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

Sep 14Extend the Seasonal All Alcohol License for Levitate Backyard…Motion: to extend the Seasonal All Alcohol License for Levitate Backyard LLC…Passed 2–0 · see note

September 14, 2020: Extend the Seasonal All Alcohol License for Levitate Backyard LLC dba Rexicana Surf Cantina & Levitate Backyard through October 18, 2020 contingent on payment of all money owed to the…

ApprovePassed · 2–0

To extend the Seasonal All Alcohol License for Levitate Backyard LLC dba Rexicana Surf Cantina & Levitate Backyard through October 18, 2020 contingent on payment of all money owed to the Town.

Yes: Darcy, RohlandThe roll call does not list Michael G. Bradley.

From the minutes

“Chris Rohland moved, seconded by Steve Darcy, to extend the Seasonal All Alcohol License for Levitate Backyard LLC dba Rexicana Surf Cantina & Levitate Backyard through October 18, 2020 contingent on payment of all money owed to the Town. The vote was 2:0. Roll Call vote: Mr. Rohland – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye..” (Motion: Rohland, second: Darcy)

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

Sep 14Grant a Seasonal All Alcohol License to Ghandi &…Motion: to grant a Seasonal All Alcohol License to Ghandi & Son…Passed 2–0 · see note

September 14, 2020: Grant a Seasonal All Alcohol License to Ghandi & Son Corp. dba Hubbard's Cupboard

ApprovePassed · 2–0

To grant a Seasonal All Alcohol License to Ghandi & Son Corp. dba Hubbard's Cupboard.

Yes: Darcy, RohlandThe roll call does not list Michael G. Bradley.

From the minutes

“Chris Rohland moved, seconded by Steve Darcy, to grant a Seasonal All Alcohol License to Ghandi & Son Corp. dba Hubbard's Cupboard. The vote was 2:0. Roll Call vote: Mr. Rohland – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye..” (Motion: Rohland, second: Darcy)

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

Sep 14Approve this temporary closure through October 14, 2020 with…Motion: to approve this temporary closure through October 14, 2020 with the…Passed 2–0 · see note

September 14, 2020: Approve this temporary closure through October 14, 2020 with the stipulation that Mr. Bourzanos notify the Board if he plans to remain closed past that date

ApprovePassed · 2–0

To approve this temporary closure through October 14, 2020 with the stipulation that Mr. Bourzanos notify the Board if he plans to remain closed past that date.

Yes: Darcy, RohlandThe roll call does not list Michael G. Bradley.

From the minutes

“Chris Rohland moved, seconded by Steve Darcy, to approve this temporary closure through October 14, 2020 with the stipulation that Mr. Bourzanos notify the Board if he plans to remain closed past that date. The vote was 2:0. Roll Call vote: Mr. Rohland – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye..” (Motion: Rohland, second: Darcy)

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

Sep 14Enter into a License Agreement with the Jetty LLC…Motion: to enter into a License Agreement with the Jetty LLC which…Passed 2–0 · see note

September 14, 2020: Enter into a License Agreement with the Jetty LLC which would allow them to plant a live blue spruce tree on the Brant Rock Esplanade

ApprovePassed · 2–0

To enter into a License Agreement with the Jetty LLC which would allow them to plant a live blue spruce tree on the Brant Rock Esplanade.

Yes: Darcy, RohlandThe roll call does not list Michael G. Bradley.

From the minutes

“Chris Rohland moved, seconded by Steve Darcy, to enter into a License Agreement with the Jetty LLC which would allow them to plant a live blue spruce tree on the Brant Rock Esplanade. The vote was 2:0. Roll Call vote: Mr. Rohland – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye..” (Motion: Rohland, second: Darcy)

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

Sep 14Approve this applicationMotion: to approve this application.Passed 2–0 · see note

September 14, 2020: Approve this application

ApprovePassed · 2–0

To approve this application.

Yes: Darcy, RohlandThe roll call does not list Michael G. Bradley.

From the minutes

“Chris Rohland moved, seconded by Steve Darcy, to approve this application. The vote was 2:0. Roll Call vote: Mr. Rohland – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye..” (Motion: Rohland, second: Darcy)

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

Sep 14Support this funding requestMotion: to support this funding request.Passed 2–0 · see note

September 14, 2020: Support this funding request

ApprovePassed · 2–0

To support this funding request.

Yes: Darcy, RohlandThe roll call does not list Michael G. Bradley.

From the minutes

“Chris Rohland moved, seconded by Steve Darcy, to support this funding request. The vote was 2:0. Roll Call vote: Mr. Rohland – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye..” (Motion: Rohland, second: Darcy)

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

Sep 14Approve this Conservation Restriction as writtenMotion: to approve this Conservation Restriction as written.Passed 2–0 · see note

September 14, 2020: Approve this Conservation Restriction as written

ApprovePassed · 2–0

To approve this Conservation Restriction as written.

Yes: Darcy, RohlandThe roll call does not list Michael G. Bradley.

From the minutes

“Chris Rohland moved, seconded by Steve Darcy, to approve this Conservation Restriction as written. The vote was 2:0. Roll Call vote: Mr. Rohland – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye..” (Motion: Rohland, second: Darcy)

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

Sep 14Appoint Mr. Corvese to the Energy Committee for the…Motion: to appoint Mr. Corvese to the Energy Committee for the remainder…Passed 2–0 · see note

September 14, 2020: Appoint Mr. Corvese to the Energy Committee for the remainder of a three year term that expires on June 30, 2023

AppointPassed · 2–0

To appoint Mr. Corvese to the Energy Committee for the remainder of a three year term that expires on June 30, 2023.

Yes: Darcy, RohlandThe roll call does not list Michael G. Bradley.

From the minutes

“Chris Rohland moved, seconded by Steve Darcy, to appoint Mr. Corvese to the Energy Committee for the remainder of a three year term that expires on June 30, 2023. The vote was 2:0. Roll Call vote: Mr. Rohland – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye..” (Motion: Rohland, second: Darcy)

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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