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Marshfield Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting

January 23, 2023

13 recorded votes, 1 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 6:32 p.m.

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To open the meeting at 6:32 p.m.

From the minutes

“Mr. Darcy moved, seconded by Mr. Kilcoyne, to open the meeting at 6:32 p.m. The vote was 3:0. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Darcy – aye; Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye..” (Motion: Darcy, second: Kilcoyne)

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

Approve the donation on behalf of the Marshfield Veterans Services in the amount of $300.00 from Aiden Roberge

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the donation on behalf of the Marshfield Veterans Services in the amount of $300.00 from Aiden Roberge. The donation will be used to assist our veterans and their families in time of need through the Gift Account.

From the minutes

“Mr. Darcy moved, seconded by Mr. Kilcoyne, to approve the donation on behalf of the Marshfield Veterans Services in the amount of $300.00 from Aiden Roberge. The donation will be used to assist our veterans and their families in time of need through the Gift Account. The vote was 3:0. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Darcy – aye; Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye..” (Motion: Darcy, second: Kilcoyne)

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

Approve the Multi Hazard Mitigation Plan and the Program for Public Information Annual Review, as presented by Joe Rossi

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the Multi Hazard Mitigation Plan and the Program for Public Information Annual Review, as presented by Joe Rossi.

From the minutes

“Mr. Darcy moved, seconded by Mr. Kilcoyne, to approve the Multi Hazard Mitigation Plan and the Program for Public Information Annual Review, as presented by Joe Rossi. The vote was 3:0. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Darcy – aye; Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye..” (Motion: Darcy, second: Kilcoyne)

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

Approve the Fiscal Year 2024 Budget as presented by Town Administrator Michael Maresco

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the Fiscal Year 2024 Budget as presented by Town Administrator Michael Maresco.

From the minutes

“Mr. Darcy moved, seconded by Mr. Kilcoyne, to approve the Fiscal Year 2024 Budget as presented by Town Administrator Michael Maresco. The vote was 3:0. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Darcy – aye; Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye..” (Motion: Darcy, second: Kilcoyne)

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

Waive the percolation testing permit fees relative to D18-02-05 and D18-02-17 at 1929 Main Street

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To waive the percolation testing permit fees relative to D18-02-05 and D18-02-17 at 1929 Main Street.

From the minutes

“Mr. Darcy moved, seconded by Mr. Kilcoyne, to waive the percolation testing permit fees relative to D18-02-05 and D18-02-17 at 1929 Main Street. The vote was 3:0. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Darcy – aye; Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye..” (Motion: Darcy, second: Kilcoyne)

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

Approve the request of the Beaches to increase the Beach Sticker fee to $50 before April 14, 2023 and $55 starting on April 15th, 2023

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the request of the Beaches to increase the Beach Sticker fee to $50 before April 14, 2023 and $55 starting on April 15th, 2023.

From the minutes

“Mr. Darcy moved, seconded by Mr. Kilcoyne, to approve the request of the Beaches to increase the Beach Sticker fee to $50 before April 14, 2023 and $55 starting on April 15th, 2023. The vote was 3:0. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Darcy – aye; Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye..” (Motion: Darcy, second: Kilcoyne)

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

Approve the request of the Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield to use the following Town parking lots; Grace Ryder, South River School, Seth Ventress Hall Building and the lot adjacent to the...

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the request of the Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield to use the following Town parking lots; Grace Ryder, South River School, Seth Ventress Hall Building and the lot adjacent to the Central Fire Station to park cars for the 2023 Levitate Music Festival on July 7th, 8th, and 9th.

From the minutes

“Mr. Darcy moved, seconded by Mr. Kilcoyne, to approve the request of the Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield to use the following Town parking lots; Grace Ryder, South River School, Seth Ventress Hall Building and the lot adjacent to the Central Fire Station to park cars for the 2023 Levitate Music Festival on July 7th, 8th, and 9th. The vote was 3:0. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Darcy – aye; Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye..” (Motion: Darcy, second: Kilcoyne)

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

Approve the appointment of Karen Horne as the Marshfield Housing Coordinator

Minutes, page 4

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the appointment of Karen Horne as the Marshfield Housing Coordinator.

From the minutes

“Mr. Darcy moved, seconded by Mr. Kilcoyne, to approve the appointment of Karen Horne as the Marshfield Housing Coordinator. The vote was 3:0. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Darcy – aye; Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye..” (Motion: Darcy, second: Kilcoyne)

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

Approve the request for the Marshfield Tennis Club to affix the Town Seal to an award received from the United States Tennis Association and to hang the award at Peter Igo park up to (60) days,...

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the request for the Marshfield Tennis Club to affix the Town Seal to an award received from the United States Tennis Association and to hang the award at Peter Igo park up to (60) days, pending permission from the Town Clerk to use the Town Seal and to apply for and be granted a sign permit from the Building Department for the sign.

From the minutes

“Mr. Darcy moved, seconded by Mr. Kilcoyne, to approve the request for the Marshfield Tennis Club to affix the Town Seal to an award received from the United States Tennis Association and to hang the award at Peter Igo park up to (60) days, pending permission from the Town Clerk to use the Town Seal and to apply for and be granted a sign permit from the Building Department for the sign. The vote was 3:0. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Darcy – aye; Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye..” (Motion: Darcy, second: Kilcoyne)

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

Appoint a Conservation Administrator Selection Committee consisting of the following members: Town Administrator Michael Maresco, Town Counsel Robert Galvin, Conservation Commission Chair Craig...

Minutes, page 4

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint a Conservation Administrator Selection Committee consisting of the following members: Town Administrator Michael Maresco, Town Counsel Robert Galvin, Conservation Commission Chair Craig Hannafin, Vice Chair of Conservation Bertram O'Donnell, Human Resources Director Danielle Kerrigan, and Harbormaster Michael DiMeo. The interview process will begin with interviews on January 25, 2023 and January 30, 2023.

From the minutes

“Mr. Darcy moved, seconded by Mr. Kilcoyne, to appoint a Conservation Administrator Selection Committee consisting of the following members: Town Administrator Michael Maresco, Town Counsel Robert Galvin, Conservation Commission Chair Craig Hannafin, Vice Chair of Conservation Bertram O'Donnell, Human Resources Director Danielle Kerrigan, and Harbormaster Michael DiMeo. The interview process will begin with interviews on January 25, 2023 and January 30, 2023. The vote was 3:0. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Darcy – aye; Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye..” (Motion: Darcy, second: Kilcoyne)

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

Approve the request of the 4th Grade Class from the Liberty Elementary School in Braintree to use Brant Rock Beach for tide pooling on Wednesday, June 7, 2023 with a rain date of Thursday, June 8...

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the request of the 4th Grade Class from the Liberty Elementary School in Braintree to use Brant Rock Beach for tide pooling on Wednesday, June 7, 2023 with a rain date of Thursday, June 8 arriving at 9:45am and leaving by 1:00pm with access to public restrooms.

From the minutes

“Mr. Darcy moved, seconded by Mr. Kilcoyne, to approve the request of the 4th Grade Class from the Liberty Elementary School in Braintree to use Brant Rock Beach for tide pooling on Wednesday, June 7, 2023 with a rain date of Thursday, June 8 arriving at 9:45am and leaving by 1:00pm with access to public restrooms. The vote was 3:0. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Darcy – aye; Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye..” (Motion: Darcy, second: Kilcoyne)

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

Accept the minutes of January 9, 2023, as written

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · 2–0

To accept the minutes of January 9, 2023, as written. Mr. Darcy abstained from voting.

Yes: Fidler, KilcoyneAbstained: Darcy

From the minutes

“Mr. Darcy moved, seconded by Mr. Kilcoyne, to accept the minutes of January 9, 2023, as written. Mr. Darcy abstained from voting. The vote was 2:0. Roll Call vote: Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye..” (Motion: Darcy, second: Kilcoyne)

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

Adjourn the meeting at 7:58 p.m.

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To adjourn the meeting at 7:58 p.m.

From the minutes

“Mr. Darcy moved, seconded by Mr. Kilcoyne, to adjourn the meeting at 7:58 p.m. The vote was 3:0. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Darcy – aye; Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye..” (Motion: Darcy, second: Kilcoyne)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

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