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Marshfield Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting

August 23, 2021

19 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF)

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Attendance

Present: Christopher R. Rohland, Stephen R. Darcy, James J. Kilcoyne

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Open the meeting at 6:30 p.m.

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

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 unanimous..” (Motion: Rohland, second: Darcy)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Approve the change of officers and directors and change of ownership interest in M&M Southshore Hospitality LLC dba Station Eight, located at 1899 Ocean Street in Marshfield

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the change of officers and directors and change of ownership interest in M&M Southshore Hospitality LLC dba Station Eight, located at 1899 Ocean Street in Marshfield.

From the minutes

“Christopher Rohland moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to approve the change of officers and directors and change of ownership interest in M&M Southshore Hospitality LLC dba Station Eight, located at 1899 Ocean Street in Marshfield. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Rohland, second: Darcy)

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Support the placement of 2104 flags on the Town Green from August 23, 2021 through September 5, 2021 and lighting Town Hall in purple on August 31, 2021 from 8:00 p.m. until 12:00 a.m. in support...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To support the placement of 2104 flags on the Town Green from August 23, 2021 through September 5, 2021 and lighting Town Hall in purple on August 31, 2021 from 8:00 p.m. until 12:00 a.m. in support of National Opioid Awareness Day.

From the minutes

“Christopher Rohland moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to support the placement of 2104 flags on the Town Green from August 23, 2021 through September 5, 2021 and lighting Town Hall in purple on August 31, 2021 from 8:00 p.m. until 12:00 a.m. in support of National Opioid Awareness Day. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Rohland, second: Darcy)

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

Support the placement of yellow flags on the Town Green for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, final details to be worked out with the Town Administrator

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To support the placement of yellow flags on the Town Green for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, final details to be worked out with the Town Administrator.

From the minutes

“Christopher Rohland moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to support the placement of yellow flags on the Town Green for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, final details to be worked out with the Town Administrator. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Rohland, second: Darcy)

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

Approve the request for Cyber Security Funding in the amount of $709,410.41 from ARPA funds for Public Safety Departments, General Government and the School Department

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the request for Cyber Security Funding in the amount of $709,410.41 from ARPA funds for Public Safety Departments, General Government and the School Department.

From the minutes

“Christopher Rohland moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to approve the request for Cyber Security Funding in the amount of $709,410.41 from ARPA funds for Public Safety Departments, General Government and the School Department. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Rohland, second: Darcy)

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

Approve the year end transfers to close out various accounts as presented by the Treasurer/Collector/Finance Director

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the year end transfers to close out various accounts as presented by the Treasurer/Collector/Finance Director.

From the minutes

“Christopher Rohland moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to approve the year end transfers to close out various accounts as presented by the Treasurer/Collector/Finance Director. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Rohland, second: Darcy)

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

Approve this event contingent on a positive recommendation from the Safety Officer

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve this event contingent on a positive recommendation from the Safety Officer.

From the minutes

“Christopher Rohland moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to approve this event contingent on a positive recommendation from the Safety Officer. The vote was unanimous Return of Mike Myers from Cross Country Fundraising Bike Ride – Christopher Rohland gave some details on this request and said that the exact date for when the bike ride will finish is not available yet as there are a lot of variables..” (Motion: Rohland, second: Darcy)

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

Approve the request to celebrate the return of Mike Myers from his cross country bike ride to raise awareness and funds for ALS research at Rexhame Beach on a date to be determined, contingent on...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the request to celebrate the return of Mike Myers from his cross country bike ride to raise awareness and funds for ALS research at Rexhame Beach on a date to be determined, contingent on approval from Marshfield Police, Fire and Beach Administrator.

From the minutes

“Christopher Rohland moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to approve the request to celebrate the return of Mike Myers from his cross country bike ride to raise awareness and funds for ALS research at Rexhame Beach on a date to be determined, contingent on approval from Marshfield Police, Fire and Beach Administrator. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Rohland, second: Darcy)

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

Grant these one day common victualler licenses contingent on approval by the Board of Health

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To grant these one day common victualler licenses contingent on approval by the Board of Health.

From the minutes

“Christopher Rohland moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to grant these one day common victualler licenses contingent on approval by the Board of Health. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Rohland, second: Darcy)

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

Approve an annual Peddler's License for Stephen Coe, Defined Palate dba Lobster Love contingent on a positive recommendation from the Board of Health

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve an annual Peddler's License for Stephen Coe, Defined Palate dba Lobster Love contingent on a positive recommendation from the Board of Health.

From the minutes

“Christopher Rohland moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to approve an annual Peddler's License for Stephen Coe, Defined Palate dba Lobster Love contingent on a positive recommendation from the Board of Health. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Rohland, second: Darcy)

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

Grant these one day liquor licenses for service at the LobsterFest which will be contained within Harbor Park with no alcoholic beverages to be consumed outside the park

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To grant these one day liquor licenses for service at the LobsterFest which will be contained within Harbor Park with no alcoholic beverages to be consumed outside the park.

From the minutes

“Christopher Rohland moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to grant these one day liquor licenses for service at the LobsterFest which will be contained within Harbor Park with no alcoholic beverages to be consumed outside the park. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Rohland, second: Darcy)

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

Grant a one day liquor license to Carleton Chandler, Marshfield Agricultural and Horticultural Society, for the Rib Cook Off at the Marshfield Fairgrounds on September 11, 2021

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To grant a one day liquor license to Carleton Chandler, Marshfield Agricultural and Horticultural Society, for the Rib Cook Off at the Marshfield Fairgrounds on September 11, 2021.

From the minutes

“Christopher Rohland moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to grant a one day liquor license to Carleton Chandler, Marshfield Agricultural and Horticultural Society, for the Rib Cook Off at the Marshfield Fairgrounds on September 11, 2021. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Rohland, second: Darcy)

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

Waive the sign permit fee for the Senior Center Project located at 230 Webster Street

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To waive the sign permit fee for the Senior Center Project located at 230 Webster Street.

From the minutes

“Christopher Rohland moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to waive the sign permit fee for the Senior Center Project located at 230 Webster Street. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Rohland, second: Darcy)

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

Appoint Gregory Caille to the Ventress Library Board of Trustees for a three year term that expires on June 30, 2024

Minutes, page 4

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint Gregory Caille to the Ventress Library Board of Trustees for a three year term that expires on June 30, 2024.

From the minutes

“Christopher Rohland moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to appoint Gregory Caille to the Ventress Library Board of Trustees for a three year term that expires on June 30, 2024. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Rohland, second: Darcy)

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, 3 present

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

From the minutes

“Christopher Rohland moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to approve this request with the conditions set forth by the Safety Officer. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Rohland, second: Darcy)

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

Have Michael Maresco draft a letter to the DOER in opposition to these Wood Burning Power Plants

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To have Michael Maresco draft a letter to the DOER in opposition to these Wood Burning Power Plants.

From the minutes

“Christopher Rohland moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy to have Michael Maresco draft a letter to the DOER in opposition to these Wood Burning Power Plants. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Rohland, second: Darcy)

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

Accept the minutes of August 9, 2021 as written

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · 2–0

To accept the minutes of August 9, 2021 as written. James Kilcoyne recused himself from this vote as he was not present at that meeting.

Yes: Darcy, RohlandJames J. Kilcoyne recused himself and did not vote.

From the minutes

“Christopher Rohland moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to accept the minutes of August 9, 2021 as written. James Kilcoyne recused himself from this vote as he was not present at that meeting. The vote was 2:0 with one recusal..” (Motion: Rohland, second: Darcy)

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

Close the open session and go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing pending litigation that if discussed in open session could have a negative impact on the negotiating position of...

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To close the open session and go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing pending litigation 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 pending litigation 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 unanimous. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Rohland –aye; Mr. Darcy – aye; Mr. Kilcoyne - aye..” (Motion: Rohland, second: Darcy)

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

Close the executive session at 8:25 p.m. and adjourn the meeting

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To close the executive session at 8:25 p.m. and adjourn the meeting.

From the minutes

“Mr. Rohland moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to close the executive session at 8:25 p.m. and adjourn the meeting. The vote was unanimous. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Rohland –aye; Mr. Darcy – aye; Mr. Kilcoyne – aye..” (Motion: Rohland, second: Darcy)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (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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