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Marshfield Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting

August 22, 2022

23 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF)

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Attendance

Present: Stephen R. Darcy, James J. Kilcoyne, Lynne E. Fidler

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. Darcy moved, seconded by Mr. Kilcoyne, to open the meeting at 6:30 p.m. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Darcy, second: Kilcoyne)

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

Look into the feasibility of purchasing and installing temporary speed bumps on Bay Avenue, Beach Street and Marginal Streets

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To look into the feasibility of purchasing and installing temporary speed bumps on Bay Avenue, Beach Street and Marginal Streets. The Town Administrator to work out details for speed bumps next season with the DPW Superintendent. Chief Tavares will further explore the installation of a Dead End sign at the intersection of Marginal and Careswell Streets.

From the minutes

“Stephen Darcy moved, seconded by James Kilcoyne, to look into the feasibility of purchasing and installing temporary speed bumps on Bay Avenue, Beach Street and Marginal Streets. The Town Administrator to work out details for speed bumps next season with the DPW Superintendent. Chief Tavares will further explore the installation of a Dead End sign at the intersection of Marginal and Careswell Streets. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Darcy, second: Kilcoyne)

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

Approve the Information Technology Policies as updated by the IT Department

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the Information Technology Policies as updated by the IT Department.

From the minutes

“Stephen Darcy moved, seconded by James Kilcoyne, to approve the Information Technology Policies as updated by the IT Department. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Darcy, second: Kilcoyne)

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

Approve the letter with the changes proposed by Lynne Fidler

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the letter with the changes proposed by Lynne Fidler.

From the minutes

“Stephen Darcy moved, seconded by James Kilcoyne, to approve the letter with the changes proposed by Lynne Fidler. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Darcy, second: Kilcoyne)

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

Approve the Housing Symposium for Thursday October 6, 2022

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the Housing Symposium for Thursday October 6, 2022.

From the minutes

“Stephen Darcy moved, seconded by James Kilcoyne, to approve the Housing Symposium for Thursday October 6, 2022. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Darcy, second: Kilcoyne)

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

Grant a one day Common Victualler license to Ryan Palmer, Paisani LLC for September 17, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., pending approval from the Board of Health and Building Department

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To grant a one day Common Victualler license to Ryan Palmer, Paisani LLC for September 17, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., pending approval from the Board of Health and Building Department.

From the minutes

“Stephen Darcy moved, seconded by James Kilcoyne, to grant a one day Common Victualler license to Ryan Palmer, Paisani LLC for September 17, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., pending approval from the Board of Health and Building Department. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Darcy, second: Kilcoyne)

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

Grant a one day Common Victualler license to Mark Decristoforo, Massachusetts Seafood Collaborative for September 17, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., pending approval from the Board of...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To grant a one day Common Victualler license to Mark Decristoforo, Massachusetts Seafood Collaborative for September 17, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., pending approval from the Board of Health and Building Department.

From the minutes

“Stephen Darcy moved, seconded by James Kilcoyne, to grant a one day Common Victualler license to Mark Decristoforo, Massachusetts Seafood Collaborative for September 17, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., pending approval from the Board of Health and Building Department. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Darcy, second: Kilcoyne)

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

Grant a one day Common Victualler license to Joseph Norton, Mullaney's Fish Market Corp for September 17, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., pending approval from the Board of Health and...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To grant a one day Common Victualler license to Joseph Norton, Mullaney's Fish Market Corp for September 17, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., pending approval from the Board of Health and Building Department.

From the minutes

“Stephen Darcy moved, seconded by James Kilcoyne, to grant a one day Common Victualler license to Joseph Norton, Mullaney's Fish Market Corp for September 17, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., pending approval from the Board of Health and Building Department. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Darcy, second: Kilcoyne)

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

Grant a one day Common Victualler license to Jocelyn McNally, Tiki Turbo LLC for September 17, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., pending approval from the Board of Health and Building Department

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To grant a one day Common Victualler license to Jocelyn McNally, Tiki Turbo LLC for September 17, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., pending approval from the Board of Health and Building Department.

From the minutes

“Stephen Darcy moved, seconded by James Kilcoyne, to grant a one day Common Victualler license to Jocelyn McNally, Tiki Turbo LLC for September 17, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., pending approval from the Board of Health and Building Department. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Darcy, second: Kilcoyne)

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

Approve a one-day all alcohol license for Charles Hitchcock, Gainsborough Hospitality Inc. for the Lobsterfest on September 17, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. pending approval from the...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve a one-day all alcohol license for Charles Hitchcock, Gainsborough Hospitality Inc. for the Lobsterfest on September 17, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. pending approval from the Police and Fire Departments.

From the minutes

“Stephen Darcy moved, seconded by James Kilcoyne, to approve a one-day all alcohol license for Charles Hitchcock, Gainsborough Hospitality Inc. for the Lobsterfest on September 17, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. pending approval from the Police and Fire Departments. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Darcy, second: Kilcoyne)

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

Approve a one-day all alcohol license for Carleton Chandler, Marshfield Agricultural & Horticultural Society for the Community Rib Cook-Off at the Marshfield Fairgrounds on September 10, 2022 from...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve a one-day all alcohol license for Carleton Chandler, Marshfield Agricultural & Horticultural Society for the Community Rib Cook-Off at the Marshfield Fairgrounds on September 10, 2022 from 12:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. pending approval from the Police and Fire Departments.

From the minutes

“Stephen Darcy moved, seconded by James Kilcoyne, to approve a one-day all alcohol license for Carleton Chandler, Marshfield Agricultural & Horticultural Society for the Community Rib Cook-Off at the Marshfield Fairgrounds on September 10, 2022 from 12:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. pending approval from the Police and Fire Departments. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Darcy, second: Kilcoyne)

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

Approve a one-day all alcohol license for Carleton Chandler, Marshfield Agricultural & Horticultural Society for the Flannel Jam Country Music Fest on October 8, 2022 from 12:00 p.m. until 10:00...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve a one-day all alcohol license for Carleton Chandler, Marshfield Agricultural & Horticultural Society for the Flannel Jam Country Music Fest on October 8, 2022 from 12:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m., pending approval from the Police and Fire Departments.

From the minutes

“Stephen Darcy moved, seconded by James Kilcoyne, to approve a one-day all alcohol license for Carleton Chandler, Marshfield Agricultural & Horticultural Society for the Flannel Jam Country Music Fest on October 8, 2022 from 12:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m., pending approval from the Police and Fire Departments. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Darcy, second: Kilcoyne)

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

Approve a one-day wine & malt license for Mike Snowdale, Stellwagen Beer Company for the Community Rib Cook Off at the Marshfield Fairgrounds on September 10, 2022 from 12:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m....

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve a one-day wine & malt license for Mike Snowdale, Stellwagen Beer Company for the Community Rib Cook Off at the Marshfield Fairgrounds on September 10, 2022 from 12:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. pending approval from the Police and Fire Departments.

From the minutes

“Stephen Darcy moved, seconded by James Kilcoyne, to approve a one-day wine & malt license for Mike Snowdale, Stellwagen Beer Company for the Community Rib Cook Off at the Marshfield Fairgrounds on September 10, 2022 from 12:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. pending approval from the Police and Fire Departments. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Darcy, second: Kilcoyne)

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

Approve the 9th annual DWS Great Pumpkin Run 5k Road Race on October 16, 2022 starting at 10:00 a.m. pending a positive recommendation from the Safety Officer

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the 9th annual DWS Great Pumpkin Run 5k Road Race on October 16, 2022 starting at 10:00 a.m. pending a positive recommendation from the Safety Officer.

From the minutes

“Stephen Darcy moved, seconded by James Kilcoyne, to approve the 9th annual DWS Great Pumpkin Run 5k Road Race on October 16, 2022 starting at 10:00 a.m. pending a positive recommendation from the Safety Officer. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Darcy, second: Kilcoyne)

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

Approve temporary one-day entertainment licenses for Ben Virga, South Shore Buds for community events at 985 Plain Street on October 22, 0222 and December 3, 2022 from 11:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m....

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve temporary one-day entertainment licenses for Ben Virga, South Shore Buds for community events at 985 Plain Street on October 22, 0222 and December 3, 2022 from 11:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. pending approval from the Police, Fire, Board of Health and Building Departments.

From the minutes

“Stephen Darcy moved, seconded by James Kilcoyne, to approve temporary one-day entertainment licenses for Ben Virga, South Shore Buds for community events at 985 Plain Street on October 22, 0222 and December 3, 2022 from 11:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. pending approval from the Police, Fire, Board of Health and Building Departments. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Darcy, second: Kilcoyne)

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

Approve the request to waive the fire inspection fee for installation of the sprinkler system at the new DPW facility at 965 Plain Street

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the request to waive the fire inspection fee for installation of the sprinkler system at the new DPW facility at 965 Plain Street.

From the minutes

“Stephen Darcy moved, seconded by James Kilcoyne, to approve the request to waive the fire inspection fee for installation of the sprinkler system at the new DPW facility at 965 Plain Street. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Darcy, second: Kilcoyne)

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

Approve the request to waive the electrical permitting fees for installation of new security systems at the five elementary schools

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the request to waive the electrical permitting fees for installation of new security systems at the five elementary schools.

From the minutes

“Stephen Darcy moved, seconded by James Kilcoyne, to approve the request to waive the electrical permitting fees for installation of new security systems at the five elementary schools. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Darcy, second: Kilcoyne)

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

Appoint Joseph Ring as the Conservation Commission representative on the CRS/PPI Committee for a three year term expiring on June 30, 2024

Minutes, page 4

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint Joseph Ring as the Conservation Commission representative on the CRS/PPI Committee for a three year term expiring on June 30, 2024.

From the minutes

“Stephen Darcy moved, seconded by James Kilcoyne, to appoint Joseph Ring as the Conservation Commission representative on the CRS/PPI Committee for a three year term expiring on June 30, 2024. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Darcy, second: Kilcoyne)

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

Approve the request of Stephen Halko-Sheehan to use the lot at 50 South River Street for parking during the Community Rib Cook Off at the Marshfield Fairgrounds on September 10, 2022

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the request of Stephen Halko-Sheehan to use the lot at 50 South River Street for parking during the Community Rib Cook Off at the Marshfield Fairgrounds on September 10, 2022.

From the minutes

“Stephen Darcy moved, seconded by James Kilcoyne, to approve the request of Stephen Halko-Sheehan to use the lot at 50 South River Street for parking during the Community Rib Cook Off at the Marshfield Fairgrounds on September 10, 2022. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Darcy, second: Kilcoyne)

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

Issue a proclamation naming September 2022 as Suicide Prevention Month in the Town of Marshfield

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To issue a proclamation naming September 2022 as Suicide Prevention Month in the Town of Marshfield.

From the minutes

“Stephen Darcy moved, seconded by James Kilcoyne, to issue a proclamation naming September 2022 as Suicide Prevention Month in the Town of Marshfield. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Darcy, second: Kilcoyne)

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

Amend the previous vote granting an entertainment license to Bold Broadcasting to exclude the one date of October 8, 2022 from the license

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To amend the previous vote granting an entertainment license to Bold Broadcasting to exclude the one date of October 8, 2022 from the license.

From the minutes

“Stephen Darcy moved, seconded by James Kilcoyne, to amend the previous vote granting an entertainment license to Bold Broadcasting to exclude the one date of October 8, 2022 from the license. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Darcy, second: Kilcoyne)

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

Accept the minutes of August 8, 2022 as written

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To accept the minutes of August 8, 2022 as written.

From the minutes

“Stephen Darcy moved, seconded by James Kilcoyne, to accept the minutes of August 8, 2022 as written. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Darcy, second: Kilcoyne)

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

Adjourn the meeting at 7:30 p.m. There was no executive session held

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To adjourn the meeting at 7:30 p.m. There was no executive session held.

From the minutes

“Mr. Darcy moved, seconded by Mr. Kilcoyne, to adjourn the meeting at 7:30 p.m. There was no executive session held. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Darcy, second: Kilcoyne)

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

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