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November 21, 2022
19 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 3:0. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Darcy – aye; Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye..” (Motion: Darcy, second: Kilcoyne)
Go into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to contract negotiations that if conducted in open session may have detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Town, to return...
To go into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to contract negotiations that if conducted in open session may have detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Town, to return to open session following the Executive Session.
From the minutes
“Mr. Darcy moved, seconded by Mr. Kilcoyne, to go into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to contract negotiations that if conducted in open session may have detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Town, to return to open session following the Executive Session. The vote was unanimous. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Darcy – aye, Mr. Kilcoyne – aye, Ms. Fidler - aye..” (Motion: Darcy, second: Kilcoyne)
Close the executive session at 7:09 p.m. and return to open session
To close the executive session at 7:09 p.m. and return to open session.
From the minutes
“Mr. Darcy moved, seconded by Mr. Kilcoyne, to close the executive session at 7:09 p.m. and return to open session. The vote was unanimous. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Darcy – aye; Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye..” (Motion: Darcy, second: Kilcoyne)
Determine that the dog, Koda, is a dangerous dog
To determine that the dog, Koda, is a dangerous dog.
From the minutes
“Mr. Darcy moved, seconded by Mr. Kilcoyne, to determine that the dog, Koda, is a dangerous dog. The vote was unanimous. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Darcy – aye; Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye..” (Motion: Darcy, second: Kilcoyne)
Order that the dog, Koda, be securely confined when indoors or confined to the fenced in yard while at the premises at 150 Arnold Road; and that when removed from the property, that Koda, be at...
To order that the dog, Koda, be securely confined when indoors or confined to the fenced in yard while at the premises at 150 Arnold Road; and that when removed from the property, that Koda, be at all times securely and humanely muzzled and restrained with a leash, chain or other tethering device having a minimum tensile strength of 300 pounds and not exceeding 3 feet in length. Special care should be taken when Koda is in the presence of small children.
From the minutes
“Mr. Darcy moved, seconded by Mr. Kilcoyne, to order that the dog, Koda, be securely confined when indoors or confined to the fenced in yard while at the premises at 150 Arnold Road; and that when removed from the property, that Koda, be at all times securely and humanely muzzled and restrained with a leash, chain or other tethering device having a minimum tensile strength of 300 pounds and not exceeding 3 feet in length. Special care should be taken when Koda is in the presence of small children. The vote was unanimous. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Darcy – aye; Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye..” (Motion: Darcy, second: Kilcoyne)
Approve a single tax rate and to reject small commercial exemption and the residential exception
To approve a single tax rate and to reject small commercial exemption and the residential exception.
From the minutes
“Mr. Darcy moved, seconded by Mr. Kilcoyne, to approve a single tax rate and to reject small commercial exemption and the residential exception. The vote was unanimous. Roll Call vote: Mr. Darcy – aye; Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye..” (Motion: Darcy, second: Kilcoyne)
Approve the installation with Verizon and Eversource for one JO Pole 419/3½ on Regis Road
To approve the installation with Verizon and Eversource for one JO Pole 419/3½ on Regis Road.
From the minutes
“Stephen Darcy moved, seconded by James Kilcoyne, to approve the installation with Verizon and Eversource for one JO Pole 419/3½ on Regis Road. The vote was unanimous. Roll Call vote: Mr. Darcy – aye; Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye..” (Motion: Darcy, second: Kilcoyne)
Endorse the Roderick Boundary Line Agreement pursuant of Article 13 of October 19, 2020 Special Town meeting
To endorse the Roderick Boundary Line Agreement pursuant of Article 13 of October 19, 2020 Special Town meeting.
From the minutes
“Stephen Darcy moved, seconded by James Kilcoyne to endorse the Roderick Boundary Line Agreement pursuant of Article 13 of October 19, 2020 Special Town meeting. The vote was unanimous. Roll Call vote: Mr. Darcy – aye; Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye..” (Motion: Darcy, second: Kilcoyne)
Further study the request to establish a local Historic District Study Committee and for Michael Maresco to pull together information from other towns that have Local Historical Districts and...
For the Select Board to further study the request to establish a local Historic District Study Committee and for Michael Maresco to pull together information from other towns that have Local Historical Districts and Commissions and present back to the Select Board his findings.
From the minutes
“Stephen Darcy moved, seconded by James Kilcoyne for the Select Board to further study the request to establish a local Historic District Study Committee and for Michael Maresco to pull together information from other towns that have Local Historical Districts and Commissions and present back to the Select Board his findings. The vote was unanimous. Roll Call vote: Mr. Darcy – aye; Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye..” (Motion: Darcy, second: Kilcoyne)
Approve Michael Seele, Conservation Agent, as the Acting Conservation Administrator until a permanent administrator has been hired
To approve Michael Seele, Conservation Agent, as the Acting Conservation Administrator until a permanent administrator has been hired.
From the minutes
“Stephen Darcy moved, seconded by James Kilcoyne to approve Michael Seele, Conservation Agent, as the Acting Conservation Administrator until a permanent administrator has been hired. The vote was unanimous. Roll Call vote: Mr. Darcy – aye; Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye..” (Motion: Darcy, second: Kilcoyne)
Award the contract for Mounce's Meadow parking improvements Contract AC-2023-01 to Ramco Survey Stakes Co., Inc. of West Bridgewater, MA in the amount of $25,605
To award the contract for Mounce's Meadow parking improvements Contract AC-2023-01 to Ramco Survey Stakes Co., Inc. of West Bridgewater, MA in the amount of $25,605.
From the minutes
“Stephen Darcy moved, seconded by James Kilcoyne to award the contract for Mounce's Meadow parking improvements Contract AC-2023-01 to Ramco Survey Stakes Co., Inc. of West Bridgewater, MA in the amount of $25,605. The vote was unanimous. Roll Call vote: Mr. Darcy – aye; Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye..” (Motion: Darcy, second: Kilcoyne)
Approve a Common Victualler License for Fiesta Shows of Seabrook, NH, South Shore Celebration of Lights for the Marshfield Fairgrounds located at 140 Main Street from November 25, 2022 through...
To approve a Common Victualler License for Fiesta Shows of Seabrook, NH, South Shore Celebration of Lights for the Marshfield Fairgrounds located at 140 Main Street from November 25, 2022 through December 30, 2022 with hours of operation from 5:00pm until 10:00pm daily, pending approval from the Building Department and property taxes have been paid.
From the minutes
“Stephen Darcy moved, seconded by James Kilcoyne, to approve a Common Victualler License for Fiesta Shows of Seabrook, NH, South Shore Celebration of Lights for the Marshfield Fairgrounds located at 140 Main Street from November 25, 2022 through December 30, 2022 with hours of operation from 5:00pm until 10:00pm daily, pending approval from the Building Department and property taxes have been paid. The vote was unanimous. Roll Call vote: Mr. Darcy – aye; Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye..” (Motion: Darcy, second: Kilcoyne)
Consent and approve to KP Law, P.C. representing the South Shore Regional Vocational School District as Special Counsel, as disclosed in a letter to the Town dated October 31, 2022,...
To consent and approve to KP Law, P.C. representing the South Shore Regional Vocational School District as Special Counsel, as disclosed in a letter to the Town dated October 31, 2022, notwithstanding that KP Law, P.C. also serves as Special Counsel for the Town of Marshfield.
From the minutes
“Stephen Darcy moved, seconded by James Kilcoyne, to consent and approve to KP Law, P.C. representing the South Shore Regional Vocational School District as Special Counsel, as disclosed in a letter to the Town dated October 31, 2022, notwithstanding that KP Law, P.C. also serves as Special Counsel for the Town of Marshfield. The vote was unanimous. Roll Call vote: Mr. Darcy – aye; Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye..” (Motion: Darcy, second: Kilcoyne)
Approve the request from Cyndee Marcoux, Ventress Memorial Library Director, to surplus, withdraw, and destroy library materials, furniture, or fixtures at end of useful life
To approve the request from Cyndee Marcoux, Ventress Memorial Library Director, to surplus, withdraw, and destroy library materials, furniture, or fixtures at end of useful life.
From the minutes
“Stephen Darcy moved, seconded by James Kilcoyne, to approve the request from Cyndee Marcoux, Ventress Memorial Library Director, to surplus, withdraw, and destroy library materials, furniture, or fixtures at end of useful life. The vote was unanimous. Roll Call vote: Mr. Darcy – aye; Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye..” (Motion: Darcy, second: Kilcoyne)
Approve the request of the Building Commissioner, Andrew Stewart, on behalf of Paul Williams to waive the Building Permit Fee for the demolition of the second floor office space at Town Hall
To approve the request of the Building Commissioner, Andrew Stewart, on behalf of Paul Williams to waive the Building Permit Fee for the demolition of the second floor office space at Town Hall.
From the minutes
“Stephen Darcy moved, seconded by James Kilcoyne, to approve the request of the Building Commissioner, Andrew Stewart, on behalf of Paul Williams to waive the Building Permit Fee for the demolition of the second floor office space at Town Hall. The vote was unanimous. Roll Call vote: Mr. Darcy – aye; Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye..” (Motion: Darcy, second: Kilcoyne)
Approve the request of the Building Commissioner, Andrew Stewart, on behalf of John Duquette of Hunt Electric and Monique Pressey of ICCSI to waive the Electric Permit Fees for 93 Old Colony Lane...
To approve the request of the Building Commissioner, Andrew Stewart, on behalf of John Duquette of Hunt Electric and Monique Pressey of ICCSI to waive the Electric Permit Fees for 93 Old Colony Lane plane charging station and 965 Plain Street data cabling wiring.
From the minutes
“Stephen Darcy moved, seconded by James Kilcoyne, to approve the request of the Building Commissioner, Andrew Stewart, on behalf of John Duquette of Hunt Electric and Monique Pressey of ICCSI to waive the Electric Permit Fees for 93 Old Colony Lane plane charging station and 965 Plain Street data cabling wiring. The vote was unanimous. Roll Call vote: Mr. Darcy – aye; Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye..” (Motion: Darcy, second: Kilcoyne)
Approve the request of the Council on Aging to increase the hourly rate earned for the Property Tax Relief Work-Off Program from $14.25 to $15.00 per hour (minimum wage for 2023)
To approve the request of the Council on Aging to increase the hourly rate earned for the Property Tax Relief Work-Off Program from $14.25 to $15.00 per hour (minimum wage for 2023). The tax benefit would then go from $1,425 gross earnings to $1,500 which is the limit allowed by the state.
From the minutes
“Stephen Darcy moved, seconded by James Kilcoyne, to approve the request of the Council on Aging to increase the hourly rate earned for the Property Tax Relief Work-Off Program from $14.25 to $15.00 per hour (minimum wage for 2023). The tax benefit would then go from $1,425 gross earnings to $1,500 which is the limit allowed by the state. The vote was unanimous. Roll Call vote: Mr. Darcy – aye; Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye..” (Motion: Darcy, second: Kilcoyne)
Accept on behalf of the Veterans Services a donation in the amount of five hundred ($500.00) from the Marshfield KWVA. The donation will be used to assist our veterans and their families in time...
To accept on behalf of the Veterans Services a donation in the amount of five hundred ($500.00) from the Marshfield KWVA. The donation will be used to assist our veterans and their families in time of need.
From the minutes
“Stephen Darcy moved, seconded by James Kilcoyne, to accept on behalf of the Veterans Services a donation in the amount of five hundred ($500.00) from the Marshfield KWVA. The donation will be used to assist our veterans and their families in time of need. The vote was unanimous. Roll Call vote: Mr. Darcy – aye; Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye..” (Motion: Darcy, second: Kilcoyne)
Accept the minutes of October 31, 2022 and November 14, 2022, as written
To accept the minutes of October 31, 2022 and November 14, 2022, as written.
From the minutes
“Stephen Darcy moved, seconded by James Kilcoyne, to accept the minutes of October 31, 2022 and November 14, 2022, as written. The vote was unanimous. Roll Call vote: Mr. Darcy – aye; Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye..” (Motion: Darcy, second: Kilcoyne)
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