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September 12, 2022
28 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Stephen R. Darcy, James J. Kilcoyne, Lynne E. Fidler
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. Darcy moved, seconded by Mr. Kilcoyne, to open the meeting at 6:30 p.m. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Darcy, second: Kilcoyne)
Approve the recommendation of the Fire Chief to increase the ambulance rates for the ALS 1 to $2,300, an increase of $200 per run, effective October 1, 2022
To approve the recommendation of the Fire Chief to increase the ambulance rates for the ALS 1 to $2,300, an increase of $200 per run, effective October 1, 2022.
From the minutes
“Stephen Darcy moved, seconded by James Kilcoyne, to approve the recommendation of the Fire Chief to increase the ambulance rates for the ALS 1 to $2,300, an increase of $200 per run, effective October 1, 2022. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Darcy, second: Kilcoyne)
Approve the recommendation of the Fire Chief to set the fees at $50.00 per fire inspection effective October 1, 2022
To approve the recommendation of the Fire Chief to set the fees at $50.00 per fire inspection effective October 1, 2022.
From the minutes
“Stephen Darcy moved, seconded by James Kilcoyne, to approve the recommendation of the Fire Chief to set the fees at $50.00 per fire inspection effective October 1, 2022. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Darcy, second: Kilcoyne)
Approve the recommendation of the Fire Chief to set the annual Master Box user fee at $100.00 effective October 1, 2022
To approve the recommendation of the Fire Chief to set the annual Master Box user fee at $100.00 effective October 1, 2022.
From the minutes
“Stephen Darcy moved, seconded by James Kilcoyne, to approve the recommendation of the Fire Chief to set the annual Master Box user fee at $100.00 effective October 1, 2022. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Darcy, second: Kilcoyne)
Approve the purchase of a new Fire Pumper Truck for $700,000 using ARPA funds
To approve the purchase of a new Fire Pumper Truck for $700,000 using ARPA funds.
From the minutes
“Stephen Darcy moved, seconded by James Kilcoyne, to approve the purchase of a new Fire Pumper Truck for $700,000 using ARPA funds. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Darcy, second: Kilcoyne)
Approve the additional funding of $150,000 for the Community EMS program using ARPA funds
To approve the additional funding of $150,000 for the Community EMS program using ARPA funds.
From the minutes
“Stephen Darcy moved, seconded by James Kilcoyne, to approve the additional funding of $150,000 for the Community EMS program using ARPA funds. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Darcy, second: Kilcoyne)
Mark the timeline submitted by Officer Ellis as Exhibit A and the list of citations as Exhibit B
To mark the timeline submitted by Officer Ellis as Exhibit A and the list of citations as Exhibit B.
From the minutes
“Stephen Darcy moved, seconded by James Kilcoyne, to mark the timeline submitted by Officer Ellis as Exhibit A and the list of citations as Exhibit B. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Darcy, second: Kilcoyne)
Mark the letters submitted as Exhibit C
To mark the letters submitted as Exhibit C.
From the minutes
“Stephen Darcy moved, seconded by James Kilcoyne, to mark the letters submitted as Exhibit C. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Darcy, second: Kilcoyne)
Order that the dog be humanely restrained; provided, however, that no order shall provide that a dog deemed dangerous be chained, tethered or otherwise tied to an inanimate object including, but...
To order that the dog be humanely restrained; provided, however, that no order shall provide that a dog deemed dangerous be chained, tethered or otherwise tied to an inanimate object including, but not limited to, a tree, post or building; and that the dog be confined to the premises of the keeper of the dog; provided, however, that ''confined'' shall mean securely confined indoors or confined outdoors in a securely enclosed and locked pen or dog run area upon the premises of the owner or keeper; provided further, that such pen or dog run shall have a secure roof and, if such enclosure has no floor secured to the sides thereof, the sides shall be embedded into the ground for not less than 2 feet; and provided further, that within the confines of such pen or dog run, a dog house or proper shelter from the elements shall be provided to protect the dog.
From the minutes
“Stephen Darcy moved, seconded by James Kilcoyne, to order that the dog be humanely restrained; provided, however, that no order shall provide that a dog deemed dangerous be chained, tethered or otherwise tied to an inanimate object including, but not limited to, a tree, post or building; and that the dog be confined to the premises of the keeper of the dog; provided, however, that ''confined'' shall mean securely confined indoors or confined outdoors in a securely enclosed and locked pen or dog run area upon the premises of the owner or keeper; provided further, that such pen or dog run shall have a secure roof and, if such enclosure has no floor secured to the sides thereof, the sides shall be embedded into the ground for not less than 2 feet; and provided further, that within the confines of such pen or dog run, a dog house or proper shelter from the elements shall be provided to protect the dog. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Darcy, second: Kilcoyne)
Mark the letter and police report regarding this incident as Exhibit A
To mark the letter and police report regarding this incident as Exhibit A.
From the minutes
“Stephen Darcy moved, seconded by James Kilcoyne, to mark the letter and police report regarding this incident as Exhibit A. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Darcy, second: Kilcoyne)
Mark the fence quote as Exhibit B
To mark the fence quote as Exhibit B.
From the minutes
“Stephen Darcy moved, seconded by James Kilcoyne, to mark the fence quote as Exhibit B. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Darcy, second: Kilcoyne)
Order that the dog be humanely restrained; provided, however, that no order shall provide that a dog deemed dangerous be chained, tethered or otherwise tied to an inanimate object including, but...
To order that the dog be humanely restrained; provided, however, that no order shall provide that a dog deemed dangerous be chained, tethered or otherwise tied to an inanimate object including, but not limited to, a tree, post or building; and that when removed from the premises of the owner or the premises of the person keeping the dog, the dog shall be securely and humanely muzzled and restrained with a chain or other tethering device having a minimum tensile strength of 300 pounds and not exceeding 3 feet in length.
From the minutes
“Stephen Darcy moved, seconded by James Kilcoyne, to order that the dog be humanely restrained; provided, however, that no order shall provide that a dog deemed dangerous be chained, tethered or otherwise tied to an inanimate object including, but not limited to, a tree, post or building; and that when removed from the premises of the owner or the premises of the person keeping the dog, the dog shall be securely and humanely muzzled and restrained with a chain or other tethering device having a minimum tensile strength of 300 pounds and not exceeding 3 feet in length. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Darcy, second: Kilcoyne)
Mark the evidence presented by Officer Ellis as Exhibit A
To mark the evidence presented by Officer Ellis as Exhibit A.
From the minutes
“Stephen Darcy moved, seconded by James Kilcoyne, to mark the evidence presented by Officer Ellis as Exhibit A. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Darcy, second: Kilcoyne)
Mark the affidavits and letters provided by Attorney Daly as Exhibit B
To mark the affidavits and letters provided by Attorney Daly as Exhibit B.
From the minutes
“Stephen Darcy moved, seconded by James Kilcoyne, to mark the affidavits and letters provided by Attorney Daly as Exhibit B. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Darcy, second: Kilcoyne)
Mark the pictures of bite wounds as Exhibit C
To mark the pictures of bite wounds as Exhibit C.
From the minutes
“Stephen Darcy moved, seconded by James Kilcoyne, to mark the pictures of bite wounds as Exhibit C. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Darcy, second: Kilcoyne)
Find that Ellie is a dangerous dog
To find that Ellie is a dangerous dog.
From the minutes
“Stephen Darcy moved, seconded by James Kilcoyne, to find that Ellie is a dangerous dog. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Darcy, second: Kilcoyne)
Order that the dog be humanely restrained; provided, however, that no order shall provide that a dog deemed dangerous be chained, tethered or otherwise tied to an inanimate object including, but...
To order that the dog be humanely restrained; provided, however, that no order shall provide that a dog deemed dangerous be chained, tethered or otherwise tied to an inanimate object including, but not limited to, a tree, post or building; and that the dog be confined to the premises of the keeper of the dog; provided, however, that ''confined'' shall mean securely confined indoors or confined outdoors in a securely enclosed and locked pen or dog run area upon the premises of the owner or keeper; provided further, that such pen or dog run shall have a secure roof and, if such enclosure has no floor secured to the sides thereof, the sides shall be embedded into the ground for not less than 2 feet; and provided further, that within the confines of such pen or dog run, a dog house or proper shelter from the elements shall be provided to protect the dog; and that when removed from the premises of the owner or the premises of the person keeping the dog, the dog shall be securely and humanely muzzled and restrained with a chain or other tethering device having a minimum tensile strength of 300 pounds and not exceeding 3 feet in length.
From the minutes
“Stephen Darcy moved, seconded by James Kilcoyne, to order that the dog be humanely restrained; provided, however, that no order shall provide that a dog deemed dangerous be chained, tethered or otherwise tied to an inanimate object including, but not limited to, a tree, post or building; and that the dog be confined to the premises of the keeper of the dog; provided, however, that ''confined'' shall mean securely confined indoors or confined outdoors in a securely enclosed and locked pen or dog run area upon the premises of the owner or keeper; provided further, that such pen or dog run shall have a secure roof and, if such enclosure has no floor secured to the sides thereof, the sides shall be embedded into the ground for not less than 2 feet; and provided further, that within the confines of such pen or dog run, a dog house or proper shelter from the elements shall be provided to protect the dog; and that when removed from the premises of the owner or the premises of the person keeping the dog, the dog shall be securely and humanely muzzled and restrained with a chain or other tethering device having a minimum tensile strength of 300 pounds and not exceeding 3 feet in length. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Darcy, second: Kilcoyne)
Approve the fee structure for the ice machine located at the Town Pier as presented by Harbormaster DiMeo with commercial and non-commercial rates
To approve the fee structure for the ice machine located at the Town Pier as presented by Harbormaster DiMeo with commercial and non-commercial rates.
From the minutes
“Stephen Darcy moved, seconded by James Kilcoyne, to approve the fee structure for the ice machine located at the Town Pier as presented by Harbormaster DiMeo with commercial and non-commercial rates. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Darcy, second: Kilcoyne)
Approve the request of the Conservation Department to waive the filing fees for vegetative management on Joseph Driebeck Way
To approve the request of the Conservation Department to waive the filing fees for vegetative management on Joseph Driebeck Way.
From the minutes
“Stephen Darcy moved, seconded by James Kilcoyne, to approve the request of the Conservation Department to waive the filing fees for vegetative management on Joseph Driebeck Way. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Darcy, second: Kilcoyne)
Approve the request by the Cultural Council to increase their membership from 9 members to 11 members effective September 12, 2022 with a requirement that they provide an annual attendance report
To approve the request by the Cultural Council to increase their membership from 9 members to 11 members effective September 12, 2022 with a requirement that they provide an annual attendance report.
From the minutes
“Stephen Darcy moved, seconded by James Kilcoyne, to approve the request by the Cultural Council to increase their membership from 9 members to 11 members effective September 12, 2022 with a requirement that they provide an annual attendance report. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Darcy, second: Kilcoyne)
Appoint Marie Miller, Andrea Miller, Diana Perry and Ned Bangs to the Cultural Council for three year terms expiring on June 30, 2025
To appoint Marie Miller, Andrea Miller, Diana Perry and Ned Bangs to the Cultural Council for three year terms expiring on June 30, 2025.
From the minutes
“Stephen Darcy moved, seconded by James Kilcoyne, to appoint Marie Miller, Andrea Miller, Diana Perry and Ned Bangs to the Cultural Council for three year terms expiring on June 30, 2025. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Darcy, second: Kilcoyne)
Appoint Mary Whidden to the Recreation Commission for the remainder of a three year term expiring on June 30, 2024
To appoint Mary Whidden to the Recreation Commission for the remainder of a three year term expiring on June 30, 2024.
From the minutes
“Stephen Darcy moved, seconded by James Kilcoyne, to appoint Mary Whidden to the Recreation Commission for the remainder of a three year term expiring on June 30, 2024. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Darcy, second: Kilcoyne)
Approve the request from the Building Department to waive the Electrical Permitting fee for the installation of a generator at the Ventress Library
To approve the request from the Building Department to waive the Electrical Permitting fee for the installation of a generator at the Ventress Library.
From the minutes
“Stephen Darcy moved, seconded by James Kilcoyne, to approve the request from the Building Department to waive the Electrical Permitting fee for the installation of a generator at the Ventress Library. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Darcy, second: Kilcoyne)
Approve the request of the Building Commissioner to grant the extension of a temporary occupancy permit for a mobile trailer at 1159 Union Street until the renovations to the home are completed...
To approve the request of the Building Commissioner to grant the extension of a temporary occupancy permit for a mobile trailer at 1159 Union Street until the renovations to the home are completed and the occupancy permit has been issued.
From the minutes
“Stephen Darcy moved, seconded by James Kilcoyne, to approve the request of the Building Commissioner to grant the extension of a temporary occupancy permit for a mobile trailer at 1159 Union Street until the renovations to the home are completed and the occupancy permit has been issued. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Darcy, second: Kilcoyne)
Grant a temporary entertainment license to Dan Hassett, Levitate Flannel Jam LLC for the Levitate Flannel Jam concert to be held at the Marshfield Fairgrounds on October 8, 2022 from 2:00 p.m....
To grant a temporary entertainment license to Dan Hassett, Levitate Flannel Jam LLC for the Levitate Flannel Jam concert to be held at the Marshfield Fairgrounds on October 8, 2022 from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. pending approval of Board of Health and Police Department.
From the minutes
“Stephen Darcy moved, seconded by James Kilcoyne, to grant a temporary entertainment license to Dan Hassett, Levitate Flannel Jam LLC for the Levitate Flannel Jam concert to be held at the Marshfield Fairgrounds on October 8, 2022 from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. pending approval of Board of Health and Police Department. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Darcy, second: Kilcoyne)
Approve temporary entertainment licenses for Ben Virga, Frozen 4 Corp. dba South Shore Buds for community engagement events on April 22, 2023, July 22, 2023 and October 14, 2023, pending approval...
To approve temporary entertainment licenses for Ben Virga, Frozen 4 Corp. dba South Shore Buds for community engagement events on April 22, 2023, July 22, 2023 and October 14, 2023, pending approval from the Board of Health, Building and Fire Departments, with a recommendation to go before the ZBA for possible site plan modification prior to future events.
From the minutes
“Stephen Darcy moved, seconded by James Kilcoyne, to approve temporary entertainment licenses for Ben Virga, Frozen 4 Corp. dba South Shore Buds for community engagement events on April 22, 2023, July 22, 2023 and October 14, 2023, pending approval from the Board of Health, Building and Fire Departments, with a recommendation to go before the ZBA for possible site plan modification prior to future events. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Darcy, second: Kilcoyne)
Accept the minutes of August 22, 2022 and September 1, 2022 as written
To accept the minutes of August 22, 2022 and September 1, 2022 as written.
From the minutes
“Stephen Darcy moved, seconded by James Kilcoyne, to accept the minutes of August 22, 2022 and September 1, 2022 as written. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Darcy, second: Kilcoyne)
Adjourn the meeting at 9:40 p.m. There was no executive session held
To adjourn the meeting at 9:40 p.m. There was no executive session held.
From the minutes
“Mr. Darcy moved, seconded by Mr. Kilcoyne, to adjourn the meeting at 9:40 p.m. There was no executive session held. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Darcy, second: Kilcoyne)
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