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January 9, 2023
15 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: James J. Kilcoyne, Lynne E. Fidler
Absent: Stephen R. Darcy
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Open the meeting at 6:30 p.m.
To open the meeting at 6:30 p.m.
From the minutes
“James Kilcoyne moved, seconded by Lynne Fidler, to open the meeting at 6:30 p.m. The vote was 2:0. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye..” (Motion: Kilcoyne, second: Fidler)
Accept the donation of $5000 from the Goodwill Hunters to the Marshfield Beach Department for the purchase of four baby changing stations, with the remainder of the funds to be used toward snow...
To accept the donation of $5000 from the Goodwill Hunters to the Marshfield Beach Department for the purchase of four baby changing stations, with the remainder of the funds to be used toward snow fencing and other supplies needed to help restore the dunes at Rexhame Beach.
From the minutes
“James Kilcoyne moved, seconded by Lynne Fidler, to accept the donation of $5000 from the Goodwill Hunters to the Marshfield Beach Department for the purchase of four baby changing stations, with the remainder of the funds to be used toward snow fencing and other supplies needed to help restore the dunes at Rexhame Beach. The vote was 2:0. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye..” (Motion: Kilcoyne, second: Fidler)
Approve this article as read
To approve this article as read.
Yes: KilcoyneNo: Fidler
From the minutes
“James Kilcoyne moved, seconded by Lynne Fidler, to approve this article as read. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – nay. The motion failed with a vote of 1:1..” (Motion: Kilcoyne, second: Fidler)
Approve this motion as read
To approve this motion as read.
Yes: KilcoyneNo: Fidler
From the minutes
“James Kilcoyne moved, seconded by Lynne Fidler, to approve this motion as read. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – nay. The motion failed with a vote of 1:1..” (Motion: Kilcoyne, second: Fidler)
Approve this ballot question as read
To approve this ballot question as read.
Yes: KilcoyneNo: Fidler
From the minutes
“James Kilcoyne moved, seconded by Lynne Fidler, to approve this ballot question as read. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – nay. The motion failed with a vote of 1:1..” (Motion: Kilcoyne, second: Fidler)
Open the warrant for the special town meeting on Monday, February 13, 2023 and close it on February 24, 2023 at 12:30 p.m.
To open the warrant for the special town meeting on Monday, February 13, 2023 and close it on February 24, 2023 at 12:30 p.m.
From the minutes
“James Kilcoyne moved, seconded by Lynne Fidler, to open the warrant for the special town meeting on Monday, February 13, 2023 and close it on February 24, 2023 at 12:30 p.m. The vote was 2:0. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye..” (Motion: Kilcoyne, second: Fidler)
Approve the request for permission to route the 24th annual Best Buddies Challenge through the Town of Marshfield on June 3, 2023, pending approval by the Marshfield Police Department
To approve the request for permission to route the 24th annual Best Buddies Challenge through the Town of Marshfield on June 3, 2023, pending approval by the Marshfield Police Department.
From the minutes
“James Kilcoyne moved, seconded by Lynne Fidler, to approve the request for permission to route the 24th annual Best Buddies Challenge through the Town of Marshfield on June 3, 2023, pending approval by the Marshfield Police Department. The vote was 2:0. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye..” (Motion: Kilcoyne, second: Fidler)
Approve the request from the Cultural Council to fund three concerts on Town property this summer and grant access to electric outlets and bathrooms for the concerts on the Town Green
To approve the request from the Cultural Council to fund three concerts on Town property this summer and grant access to electric outlets and bathrooms for the concerts on the Town Green.
From the minutes
“James Kilcoyne moved, seconded by Lynne Fidler, to approve the request from the Cultural Council to fund three concerts on Town property this summer and grant access to electric outlets and bathrooms for the concerts on the Town Green. The vote was 2:0. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye..” (Motion: Kilcoyne, second: Fidler)
Approve the request from the DPW to move dredge spoils from Parsonage Street to the DSA site on Joseph Driebeek Way
To approve the request from the DPW to move dredge spoils from Parsonage Street to the DSA site on Joseph Driebeek Way.
From the minutes
“James Kilcoyne moved, seconded by Lynne Fidler, to approve the request from the DPW to move dredge spoils from Parsonage Street to the DSA site on Joseph Driebeek Way. The vote was 2:0. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye..” (Motion: Kilcoyne, second: Fidler)
Accept a donation in the amount of $500 from Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Spriggs to the Veterans Services Gift Account to be used to assist veterans and their families in time of need
To accept a donation in the amount of $500 from Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Spriggs to the Veterans Services Gift Account to be used to assist veterans and their families in time of need.
From the minutes
“James Kilcoyne moved, seconded by Lynne Fidler, to accept a donation in the amount of $500 from Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Spriggs to the Veterans Services Gift Account to be used to assist veterans and their families in time of need. The vote was 2:0. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye..” (Motion: Kilcoyne, second: Fidler)
Accept a donation in the amount of $100 from Mr. David Carriere to the Veterans Services Gift Account to be used to assist veterans and their families in time of need
To accept a donation in the amount of $100 from Mr. David Carriere to the Veterans Services Gift Account to be used to assist veterans and their families in time of need.
From the minutes
“James Kilcoyne moved, seconded by Lynne Fidler, to accept a donation in the amount of $100 from Mr. David Carriere to the Veterans Services Gift Account to be used to assist veterans and their families in time of need. The vote was 2:0. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye..” (Motion: Kilcoyne, second: Fidler)
Approve the closure of the Fieldston Restaurant effective December 21, 2022 during the process of selling the business
To approve the closure of the Fieldston Restaurant effective December 21, 2022 during the process of selling the business. The sale is expected to close on or before February 28, 2023.
From the minutes
“James Kilcoyne moved, seconded by Lynne Fidler, to approve the closure of the Fieldston Restaurant effective December 21, 2022 during the process of selling the business. The sale is expected to close on or before February 28, 2023. The vote was 2:0. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye..” (Motion: Kilcoyne, second: Fidler)
Approve the Town Clerk's request to have the Town of Marshfield participate in the Massachusetts State Ethics Commission Automated Ethics System
To approve the Town Clerk's request to have the Town of Marshfield participate in the Massachusetts State Ethics Commission Automated Ethics System.
From the minutes
“James Kilcoyne moved, seconded by Lynne Fidler, to approve the Town Clerk's request to have the Town of Marshfield participate in the Massachusetts State Ethics Commission Automated Ethics System. The vote was 2:0. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye..” (Motion: Kilcoyne, second: Fidler)
Accept the minutes of December 19, 2022 as written
To accept the minutes of December 19, 2022 as written.
From the minutes
“James Kilcoyne moved, seconded by Lynne Fidler, to accept the minutes of December 19, 2022 as written. The vote was 2:0. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye..” (Motion: Kilcoyne, second: Fidler)
Adjourn the meeting at 7:45 p.m.
To adjourn the meeting at 7:45 p.m.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kilcoyne moved, seconded by Ms. Fidler, to adjourn the meeting at 7:45 p.m. The vote was 2:0. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye..” (Motion: Kilcoyne, second: Fidler)
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