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Marshfield Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting

October 12, 2021

16 recorded votes, 0 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 6:00 p.m.

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To open the meeting at 6:00 p.m.

From the minutes

“Mr. Rohland moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to open the meeting at 6:00 p.m. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Rohland, second: Darcy)

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

Appoint Elizabeth Anne Bastille as Town Accountant, subject to background and financial check

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint Elizabeth Anne Bastille as Town Accountant, subject to background and financial check.

From the minutes

“Christopher Rohland moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to appoint Elizabeth Anne Bastille as Town Accountant, subject to background and financial check. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Rohland, second: Darcy)

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

Grant this license contingent on a positive recommendation from the Police Department

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To grant this license contingent on a positive recommendation from the Police Department.

From the minutes

“Christopher Rohland moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to grant this license contingent on a positive recommendation from the Police Department. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Rohland, second: Darcy)

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

Accept these generous donations

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To accept these generous donations.

From the minutes

“Christopher Rohland moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to accept these generous donations. The vote was unanimous Permission to Accept Donation – Council on Aging – Christopher Rohland read the letter from Carol Hamilton requesting permission to accept a gift in the amount of $18,983.94 from the Council on Aging Boosters for paint and carpeting in the original portion of the senior center..” (Motion: Rohland, second: Darcy)

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

Accept this donation

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To accept this donation.

From the minutes

“Christopher Rohland moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to accept this donation. The vote was unanimous.” (Motion: Rohland, second: Darcy)

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

Ratify the Memorandum of Understanding between the Town of Marshfield and the AFSCME Council 93, local 1700 Clerical Union reflecting the dates of July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To ratify the Memorandum of Understanding between the Town of Marshfield and the AFSCME Council 93, local 1700 Clerical Union reflecting the dates of July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024.

From the minutes

“Christopher Rohland moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to ratify the Memorandum of Understanding between the Town of Marshfield and the AFSCME Council 93, local 1700 Clerical Union reflecting the dates of July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024. The vote was unanimous.” (Motion: Rohland, second: Darcy)

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

Grant this license

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

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)

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

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

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)

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

Grant this license contingent on a positive recommendation from the Police Department

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To grant this license contingent on a positive recommendation from the Police Department.

From the minutes

“Christopher Rohland moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to grant this license contingent on a positive recommendation from the Police Department. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Rohland, second: Darcy)

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

Increase the hourly rate to $14.25 effective January 1, 2022

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To increase the hourly rate to $14.25 effective January 1, 2022.

From the minutes

“Christopher Rohland moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to increase the hourly rate to $14.25 effective January 1, 2022. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Rohland, second: Darcy)

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

Reduce the membership on the Council Aging Board of Directors from 9 members to 7 members

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To reduce the membership on the Council Aging Board of Directors from 9 members to 7 members.

From the minutes

“Christopher Rohland moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to reduce the membership on the Council Aging Board of Directors from 9 members to 7 members. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Rohland, second: Darcy)

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

Support the submittal of the Cares Act funding application to Plymouth County in the amount of $725,000

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To support the submittal of the Cares Act funding application to Plymouth County in the amount of $725,000.

From the minutes

“Christopher Rohland moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to support the submittal of the Cares Act funding application to Plymouth County in the amount of $725,000. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Rohland, second: Darcy)

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

Authorize Michael A. Maresco, Town Administrator, to approve, finalize and submit on behalf of the Town any such ARPA grant applications and to make all representations and certifications required...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To authorize Michael A. Maresco, Town Administrator, to approve, finalize and submit on behalf of the Town any such ARPA grant applications and to make all representations and certifications required to be made on behalf of the Town to complete each such application, with such approval, representations and certifications to be evidenced by the signature of Michael A. Maresco on such application and if any such ARPA grant is awarded Michael A. Maresco, Town Administrator, shall be the recipient of such grant on behalf of the Town.

From the minutes

“Christopher Rohland moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to authorize Michael A. Maresco, Town Administrator, to approve, finalize and submit on behalf of the Town any such ARPA grant applications and to make all representations and certifications required to be made on behalf of the Town to complete each such application, with such approval, representations and certifications to be evidenced by the signature of Michael A. Maresco on such application and if any such ARPA grant is awarded Michael A. Maresco, Town Administrator, shall be the recipient of such grant on behalf of the Town. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Rohland, second: Darcy)

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

Authorize Joseph Flemming, Interim Treasurer Collector to prepare and enter information into the Plymouth County American Rescue Plan Act portal in support of one or more applications to Plymouth...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To authorize Joseph Flemming, Interim Treasurer Collector to prepare and enter information into the Plymouth County American Rescue Plan Act portal in support of one or more applications to Plymouth County for grants ("ARPA grants") to be funded from a grant received by Plymouth County under the American Rescue Plan Act.

From the minutes

“Christopher Rohland moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to authorize Joseph Flemming, Interim Treasurer Collector to prepare and enter information into the Plymouth County American Rescue Plan Act portal in support of one or more applications to Plymouth County for grants ("ARPA grants") to be funded from a grant received by Plymouth County under the American Rescue Plan Act. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Rohland, second: Darcy)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (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 3

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 3 (PDF)

Close the executive session at 7:40 p.m. and adjourn the meeting

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To close the executive session at 7:40 p.m. and adjourn the meeting.

From the minutes

“Mr. Rohland moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to close the executive session at 7:40 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 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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