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September 27, 2021
56 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Christopher R. Rohland, Stephen R. Darcy, James J. Kilcoyne
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
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 unanimous..” (Motion: Rohland, second: Darcy)
Support the creation of the Regional Planning Committee to assist the School Department's study of the feasibility of becoming a member of the South Shore Vocational Technical High School
To support the creation of the Regional Planning Committee to assist the School Department's study of the feasibility of becoming a member of the South Shore Vocational Technical High School.
From the minutes
“Christopher Rohland moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to support the creation of the Regional Planning Committee to assist the School Department's study of the feasibility of becoming a member of the South Shore Vocational Technical High School. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Rohland, second: Darcy)
Postpone the scheduled appointment with the Board of Public Works to a future meeting
To postpone the scheduled appointment with the Board of Public Works to a future meeting.
From the minutes
“Christopher Rohland moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to postpone the scheduled appointment with the Board of Public Works to a future meeting. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Rohland, second: Darcy)
Support the EMS Coordinator stipend in the amount of $750 annually, effective October 1, 2021
Support the EMS Coordinator stipend in the amount of $750 annually, effective October 1, 2021.
From the minutes
“Christopher Rohland moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, support the EMS Coordinator stipend in the amount of $750 annually, effective October 1, 2021. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Rohland, second: Darcy)
Approve the changes to the Conservation Commission fee structure as presented by Bill Grafton
To approve the changes to the Conservation Commission fee structure as presented by Bill Grafton.
From the minutes
“Christopher Rohland moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to approve the changes to the Conservation Commission fee structure as presented by Bill Grafton. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Rohland, second: Darcy)
Grant this license
To grant this license.
From the minutes
“Christopher Rohland moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to grant this license. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Rohland, second: Darcy)
Sign the 3 year contract with the DPW Union
To sign the 3 year contract with the DPW Union.
From the minutes
“Christopher Rohland moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to sign the 3 year contract with the DPW Union. The vote was unanimous ARPA Funding for SCADA System – Michael Maresco said that water enhancement is an allowable use for ARPA funds and this money would be used to replace the antiquated alarm system for our wells with a more modern system..” (Motion: Rohland, second: Darcy)
Approve this expenditure of ARPA funds
To approve this expenditure of ARPA funds.
From the minutes
“Christopher Rohland moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to approve this expenditure of ARPA funds. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Rohland, second: Darcy)
Approve this new financial policy
To approve this new financial policy.
From the minutes
“Christopher Rohland moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to approve this new financial policy. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Rohland, second: Darcy)
Approve this use of vaccination account funds
To approve this use of vaccination account funds.
From the minutes
“Christopher Rohland moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to approve this use of vaccination account funds. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Rohland, second: Darcy)
Approve the use of Vaccination Account funds for Fire Department overtime pay related to the vaccination clinic for booster shots for ages 65 and older as well as other age groups or high risk...
To approve the use of Vaccination Account funds for Fire Department overtime pay related to the vaccination clinic for booster shots for ages 65 and older as well as other age groups or high risk populations approved by the CDC, FDA and Department of Public Health.
From the minutes
“Christopher Rohland moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to approve the use of Vaccination Account funds for Fire Department overtime pay related to the vaccination clinic for booster shots for ages 65 and older as well as other age groups or high risk populations approved by the CDC, FDA and Department of Public Health. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Rohland, second: Darcy)
Accept these disclosures
To accept these disclosures.
From the minutes
“Christopher Rohland moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to accept these disclosures. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Rohland, second: Darcy)
Grant these one day common victualler licenses and any others contingent on receipt of paperwork and fee and approval by the Board of Health
To grant these one day common victualler licenses and any others contingent on receipt of paperwork and fee and approval by the Board of Health.
From the minutes
“Christopher Rohland moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to grant these one day common victualler licenses and any others contingent on receipt of paperwork and fee and approval by the Board of Health. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Rohland, second: Darcy)
To grant these one day common victualler licenses and any others contingent on receipt of paperwork and fee and approval by the Board of Health.
From the minutes
“Christopher Rohland moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to grant these one day common victualler licenses and any others contingent on receipt of paperwork and fee and approval by the Board of Health. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Rohland, second: Darcy)
Declare a broken chair as surplus for auction or destruction
To declare a broken chair as surplus for auction or destruction.
From the minutes
“Christopher Rohland moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to declare a broken chair as surplus for auction or destruction. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Rohland, second: Darcy)
Approve this request contingent on a positive recommendation from the Police Department
To approve this request contingent on a positive recommendation from the Police Department.
From the minutes
“Christopher Rohland moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to approve this request contingent on a positive recommendation from the Police Department. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Rohland, second: Darcy)
To approve this request contingent on a positive recommendation from the Police Department.
From the minutes
“Christopher Rohland moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to approve this request contingent on a positive recommendation from the Police Department. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Rohland, second: Darcy)
Approve this request subject to availability as determined by the department or organization that oversees the property
To approve this request subject to availability as determined by the department or organization that oversees the property.
From the minutes
“Christopher Rohland moved, seconded by Steve Darcy, to approve this request subject to availability as determined by the department or organization that oversees the property. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Rohland, second: Darcy)
Support this article (Article 1 – unpaid bill article)
To support this article.
From the minutes
“Christopher Rohland moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to support this article. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Rohland, second: Darcy)
Support this article (Article 2 – Personnel Bylaw compensation)
To support this article.
From the minutes
“Christopher Rohland moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to support this article. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Rohland, second: Darcy)
Support this article (Article 3 – vote to adopt Schedule A of Personnel Bylaw)
To support this article.
From the minutes
“Christopher Rohland moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to support this article. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Rohland, second: Darcy)
Support this article (Article 4 – vote to ratify collective bargaining agreements)
To support this article.
From the minutes
“Christopher Rohland moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to support this article. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Rohland, second: Darcy)
Support this article (Article 5 – infrastructure repairs for Town buildings)
To support this article.
From the minutes
“Christopher Rohland moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to support this article. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Rohland, second: Darcy)
Support this article (Article 6 – distribution/transfer of funds)
To support this article.
From the minutes
“Christopher Rohland moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to support this article. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Rohland, second: Darcy)
Support this article (Article 7 – transfer from Waterways Fund to waterways activities)
To support this article.
From the minutes
“Christopher Rohland moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to support this article. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Rohland, second: Darcy)
Support this article (Article 8 – excise tax for short term rentals)
To support this article.
The minutes give only the count (2:1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Christopher Rohland moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to support this article. The vote was 2:1..” (Motion: Rohland, second: Darcy)
Support this article (Article 9 – local community impact fee for short term rentals)
To support this article.
From the minutes
“Christopher Rohland moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to support this article. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Rohland, second: Darcy)
Support this article (Article 10 – revision to Marshfield Code 285-19)
To support this article.
From the minutes
“Christopher Rohland moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to support this article. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Rohland, second: Darcy)
Support this article (Article 11 – amend article 305-7)
To support this article.
From the minutes
“Christopher Rohland moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to support this article. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Rohland, second: Darcy)
Support this article (Article 12 – amend article 305-7)
To support this article.
From the minutes
“Christopher Rohland moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to support this article. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Rohland, second: Darcy)
Support this article (Article 13 – amend Article 5)
To support this article.
From the minutes
“Christopher Rohland moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to support this article. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Rohland, second: Darcy)
Support this article (Article 14 – change to Overlay District bylaw)
To support this article.
From the minutes
“Christopher Rohland moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to support this article. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Rohland, second: Darcy)
Support this article (Article 15 – amend Article 5)
To support this article.
From the minutes
“Christopher Rohland moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to support this article. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Rohland, second: Darcy)
Support this article (Article 16 – amend Article 11, Section 05 (PMUD))
To support this article.
From the minutes
“Christopher Rohland moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to support this article. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Rohland, second: Darcy)
Support this article (Article 17 – amend Article 2 removing Dwelling Mixed Use)
To support this article.
From the minutes
“Christopher Rohland moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to support this article. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Rohland, second: Darcy)
Support this article (Article 18 – amend Article 2 replacing Mixed Use District)
To support this article.
From the minutes
“Christopher Rohland moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to support this article. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Rohland, second: Darcy)
Support this article (Article 19 – amend Article 5)
To support this article.
From the minutes
“Christopher Rohland moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to support this article. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Rohland, second: Darcy)
Support this article (Article 20 – amend Article 5)
To support this article.
From the minutes
“Christopher Rohland moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to support this article. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Rohland, second: Darcy)
Support this article (Article 21 – amend Article 11 new Section 16 Mixed Use Building)
To support this article.
From the minutes
“Christopher Rohland moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to support this article. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Rohland, second: Darcy)
Support this article (Article 22 – amend Article 13 Section 05, Brant Rock Village)
To support this article.
From the minutes
“Christopher Rohland moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to support this article. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Rohland, second: Darcy)
Support this article (Article 23 – amend Article 11)
To support this article.
From the minutes
“Christopher Rohland moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to support this article. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Rohland, second: Darcy)
Support this article (Article 24 – amend Article 15 Floodplain Zoning)
To support this article.
From the minutes
“Christopher Rohland moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to support this article. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Rohland, second: Darcy)
Support this article (Article 25 – Amend Article 2 definition of Yield Plan)
To support this article.
From the minutes
“Christopher Rohland moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to support this article. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Rohland, second: Darcy)
Support this article (Article 26 – amend Article 11)
To support this article.
From the minutes
“Christopher Rohland moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to support this article. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Rohland, second: Darcy)
Support this article (Article 27 – amend Article 5 Section 4)
To support this article.
From the minutes
“Christopher Rohland moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to support this article. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Rohland, second: Darcy)
Support this article (Article 28 – amend Article 120 Section 06)
To support this article.
From the minutes
“Christopher Rohland moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to support this article. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Rohland, second: Darcy)
Support this article (Article 29 – Open Space Land Purchase)
To support this article.
From the minutes
“Christopher Rohland moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to support this article. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Rohland, second: Darcy)
Support this article (Article 30 – transfer land to Conservation Commission)
To support this article.
From the minutes
“Christopher Rohland moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to support this article. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Rohland, second: Darcy)
Support this article (Article 31 – amend Zoning Bylaw Section 305-15)
To support this article.
From the minutes
“Christopher Rohland moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to support this article. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Rohland, second: Darcy)
Support this article (Article 32 – amend Bylaw changing Board of Selectmen to Select Board)
To support this article.
From the minutes
“Christopher Rohland moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to support this article. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Rohland, second: Darcy)
Support this article (Article 33 – amend Town Code changing Selectmen to Select Board)
To support this article.
From the minutes
“Christopher Rohland moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to support this article. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Rohland, second: Darcy)
Support this article (Article 34 – Home Rule Petition to change Selectmen to Select Board)
To support this article.
From the minutes
“Christopher Rohland moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to support this article. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Rohland, second: Darcy)
Support this article (Article 35 – additional funding for DPW capital project)
To support this article.
From the minutes
“Christopher Rohland moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to support this article. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Rohland, second: Darcy)
Waive the Conservation Commission RDA filing fee for the new playground at the Recreation Department Coast Guard Hill property on Ferry Street
To waive the Conservation Commission RDA filing fee for the new playground at the Recreation Department Coast Guard Hill property on Ferry Street.
From the minutes
“Christopher Rohland moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to waive the Conservation Commission RDA filing fee for the new playground at the Recreation Department Coast Guard Hill property on Ferry Street. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Rohland, second: Darcy)
Declare a local state of emergency to allow deficit spending under MGL Ch. 44, §31 to support the drive thru vaccination clinic at the Marshfield Fairgrounds to administer the booster shots to...
To declare a local state of emergency to allow deficit spending under MGL Ch. 44, §31 to support the drive thru vaccination clinic at the Marshfield Fairgrounds to administer the booster shots to individuals approved by the FDA, CDC and the Department of Public Health pending reimbursement from the appropriate Federal, State and/or county agencies and Health Insurance Companies.
From the minutes
“Christopher Rohland moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to declare a local state of emergency to allow deficit spending under MGL Ch. 44, §31 to support the drive thru vaccination clinic at the Marshfield Fairgrounds to administer the booster shots to individuals approved by the FDA, CDC and the Department of Public Health pending reimbursement from the appropriate Federal, State and/or county agencies and Health Insurance Companies. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Rohland, second: Darcy)
Adjourn the meeting at 8:15 p.m.
To adjourn the meeting at 8:15 p.m.
From the minutes
“Mr. Rohland moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to adjourn the meeting at 8:15 p.m. The vote was unanimous..” (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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