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August 9, 2021
12 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Christopher R. Rohland, Stephen R. Darcy
Absent: James J. Kilcoyne
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Open the meeting at 6:30 p.m.
To open the meeting at 6:30 p.m.
From the minutes
“Mr. Rohland moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to open the meeting at 6:30 p.m. The vote was 2:0..” (Motion: Rohland, second: Darcy)
Appoint Zachary Coyne and Connor Lemieux as permanent full time officers effective on Friday August 27, 2021
To appoint Zachary Coyne and Connor Lemieux as permanent full time officers effective on Friday August 27, 2021.
From the minutes
“Christopher Rohland moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to appoint Zachary Coyne and Connor Lemieux as permanent full time officers effective on Friday August 27, 2021. The vote was 2:0.” (Motion: Rohland, second: Darcy)
Make conditional offers of employment as permanent full time officers to Richard Perry and Elias DiTullio effective immediately
To make conditional offers of employment as permanent full time officers to Richard Perry and Elias DiTullio effective immediately.
From the minutes
“Christopher Rohland moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to make conditional offers of employment as permanent full time officers to Richard Perry and Elias DiTullio effective immediately. The vote was 2:0 Permission to Accept Donation – Veterans Agent – Christopher Rohland read the letter from Carin Paulette requesting permission to accept a donation of $250 to the Veterans Services Account from Laura Woodbury..” (Motion: Rohland, second: Darcy)
Accept this generous donation
To accept this generous donation.
From the minutes
“Christopher Rohland moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to accept this generous donation. The vote was 2:0..” (Motion: Rohland, second: Darcy)
Accept this generous donation valued at approximately $1800
To accept this generous donation valued at approximately $1800.
From the minutes
“Christopher Rohland moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to accept this generous donation valued at approximately $1800. The vote was 2:0..” (Motion: Rohland, second: Darcy)
Waive these fees as requested
To waive these fees as requested.
From the minutes
“Christopher Rohland moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to waive these fees as requested. The vote was 2:0..” (Motion: Rohland, second: Darcy)
Approve this event with the conditions set forth by the Safety Officer
To approve this event with the conditions set forth by the Safety Officer.
From the minutes
“Christopher Rohland moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to approve this event with the conditions set forth by the Safety Officer. The vote was 2:0 Proposed Town Meeting Articles Regarding Short Term Rentals – Michael Maresco gave some details on this local 6% excise tax on short term rentals, and said that an article on adoption of this tax could be added to the STM warrant..” (Motion: Rohland, second: Darcy)
Put on the warrant for the October 18, 2021 Special Town Meeting the following two articles: A warrant article authorizing the imposition of a local excise tax of not more than 6% on a transfer of...
To put on the warrant for the October 18, 2021 Special Town Meeting the following two articles: A warrant article authorizing the imposition of a local excise tax of not more than 6% on a transfer of occupancy of various types of short-term rentals now authorized by Chapter 337 of the Acts of 2018 effective on July 1, 2019; and a warrant article authorizing the imposition of a local community impact fee of not more than 3% on a transfer of occupancy of various types of short-term rentals including professionally-managed units and short-term rental units in a two-family or three-family dwelling that includes the operator's primary residence as authorized by Chapter 337 of the Acts of 2018 effective on July 1, 2019.
From the minutes
“Christopher Rohland moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to put on the warrant for the October 18, 2021 Special Town Meeting the following two articles: A warrant article authorizing the imposition of a local excise tax of not more than 6% on a transfer of occupancy of various types of short-term rentals now authorized by Chapter 337 of the Acts of 2018 effective on July 1, 2019; and a warrant article authorizing the imposition of a local community impact fee of not more than 3% on a transfer of occupancy of various types of short-term rentals including professionally-managed units and short-term rental units in a two-family or three-family dwelling that includes the operator's primary residence as authorized by Chapter 337 of the Acts of 2018 effective on July 1, 2019. The vote was 2:0.” (Motion: Rohland, second: Darcy)
Approve this event with the conditions set forth by the Safety Officer and contingent on approval of the Fire Department
To approve this event with the conditions set forth by the Safety Officer and contingent on approval of the Fire Department.
From the minutes
“Christopher Rohland moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to approve this event with the conditions set forth by the Safety Officer and contingent on approval of the Fire Department. The vote was 2:0.” (Motion: Rohland, second: Darcy)
Accept the minutes of July 26, 2021 as written
To accept the minutes of July 26, 2021 as written.
From the minutes
“Christopher Rohland moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to accept the minutes of July 26, 2021 as written. The vote was 2:0..” (Motion: Rohland, second: Darcy)
Close the open session and go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing land acquisition that if discussed in open session could have a negative impact on the negotiating position of...
To close the open session and go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing land acquisition that if discussed in open session could have a negative impact on the negotiating position of the Town, not returning to open session.
From the minutes
“Mr. Rohland moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to close the open session and go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing land acquisition that if discussed in open session could have a negative impact on the negotiating position of the Town, not returning to open session. The vote was 2:0. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Rohland –aye; Mr. Darcy – aye..” (Motion: Rohland, second: Darcy)
Close the executive session at 7:30 p.m. and adjourn the meeting
To close the executive session at 7:30 p.m. and adjourn the meeting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Rohland moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to close the executive session at 7:30 p.m. and adjourn the meeting. The vote was 2:0. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Rohland –aye; Mr. Darcy – aye..” (Motion: Rohland, second: Darcy)
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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