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May 9, 2023
22 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
“Stephen Darcy moved, seconded by James Kilcoyne, to open the meeting at 6:30 p.m. The vote was unanimous. Roll call vote: Mr. Darcy – aye; Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye..” (Motion: Darcy, second: Kilcoyne)
Appoint James Kilcoyne as Chair of the Select Board
To appoint James Kilcoyne as Chair of the Select Board.
From the minutes
“Stephen Darcy moved, seconded by Lynne Fidler, to appoint James Kilcoyne as Chair of the Select Board. The vote was unanimous. Roll call vote: Mr. Darcy – aye; Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye..” (Motion: Darcy, second: Fidler)
Appoint Lynne Fidler as Vice Chair of the Select Board
To appoint Lynne Fidler as Vice Chair of the Select Board.
From the minutes
“James Kilcoyne moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to appoint Lynne Fidler as Vice Chair of the Select Board. The vote was unanimous. Roll call vote: Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy - aye..” (Motion: Kilcoyne, second: Darcy)
Appoint Stephen Darcy as Clerk of the Select Board
To appoint Stephen Darcy as Clerk of the Select Board.
From the minutes
“Lynne Fidler moved, seconded by James Kilcoyne, to appoint Stephen Darcy as Clerk of the Select Board. The vote was unanimous. Roll call vote: Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye..” (Motion: Fidler, second: Kilcoyne)
Appoint Patrick MacAllister to the Airport Commission for a term that expires on June 30, 2025
To appoint Patrick MacAllister to the Airport Commission for a term that expires on June 30, 2025.
From the minutes
“James Kilcoyne moved, seconded by Lynne Fidler, to appoint Patrick MacAllister to the Airport Commission for a term that expires on June 30, 2025. The vote was unanimous. Roll call vote: Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye..” (Motion: Kilcoyne, second: Fidler)
Table a vote on the Best Practices for Cash Handling and Turnover Policy and Procedure until May 22, 2023
To table a vote on the Best Practices for Cash Handling and Turnover Policy and Procedure until May 22, 2023.
From the minutes
“James Kilcoyne moved, seconded by Lynne Fidler, to table a vote on the Best Practices for Cash Handling and Turnover Policy and Procedure until May 22, 2023. The vote was unanimous. Roll call vote: Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye..” (Motion: Kilcoyne, second: Fidler)
Approve an annual Common Victualler license for Alisha Tsimbidaros dba Optimal Health and Nutrition at the Train4Life gym, 41 Rockwood Road pending approval from the Board of Health and Collector
To approve an annual Common Victualler license for Alisha Tsimbidaros dba Optimal Health and Nutrition at the Train4Life gym, 41 Rockwood Road pending approval from the Board of Health and Collector.
From the minutes
“James Kilcoyne moved, seconded by Lynne Fidler, to approve an annual Common Victualler license for Alisha Tsimbidaros dba Optimal Health and Nutrition at the Train4Life gym, 41 Rockwood Road pending approval from the Board of Health and Collector. The vote was unanimous. Roll call vote: Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye..” (Motion: Kilcoyne, second: Fidler)
Approve the request to route the 2023 Bike MS Cape Cod Getaway bike ride through the Town of Marshfield on June 24, 2023
To approve the request to route the 2023 Bike MS Cape Cod Getaway bike ride through the Town of Marshfield on June 24, 2023.
From the minutes
“James Kilcoyne moved, seconded by Lynne Fidler, to approve the request to route the 2023 Bike MS Cape Cod Getaway bike ride through the Town of Marshfield on June 24, 2023. The vote was unanimous. Roll call vote: Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye..” (Motion: Kilcoyne, second: Fidler)
Authorize the Town Administrator to approve spending out of Town gift accounts
To authorize the Town Administrator to approve spending out of Town gift accounts.
From the minutes
“James Kilcoyne moved, seconded by Lynne Fidler, to authorize the Town Administrator to approve spending out of Town gift accounts. The vote was unanimous. Roll call vote: Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye..” (Motion: Kilcoyne, second: Fidler)
Approve a temporary wine & malt license for Tish Adams dba Marshfield Hills General Store for the North River Arts Festival on May 27 and May 28, 2023 from 12:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. pending...
To approve a temporary wine & malt license for Tish Adams dba Marshfield Hills General Store for the North River Arts Festival on May 27 and May 28, 2023 from 12:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. pending receipt of liquor liability insurance.
From the minutes
“James Kilcoyne moved, seconded by Lynne Fidler, to approve a temporary wine & malt license for Tish Adams dba Marshfield Hills General Store for the North River Arts Festival on May 27 and May 28, 2023 from 12:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. pending receipt of liquor liability insurance. The vote was unanimous. Roll call vote: Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye..” (Motion: Kilcoyne, second: Fidler)
Reappoint Maureen Saunders as the Town of Marshfield's representative on the Old Colony Elder Services Board of Directors for Fiscal Year 2024
To reappoint Maureen Saunders as the Town of Marshfield's representative on the Old Colony Elder Services Board of Directors for Fiscal Year 2024.
From the minutes
“James Kilcoyne moved, seconded by Lynne Fidler, to reappoint Maureen Saunders as the Town of Marshfield's representative on the Old Colony Elder Services Board of Directors for Fiscal Year 2024. The vote was unanimous. Roll call vote: Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye..” (Motion: Kilcoyne, second: Fidler)
Approve the aforementioned Fuel Storage Registrations through April 30, 2024
To approve the aforementioned Fuel Storage Registrations through April 30, 2024.
From the minutes
“James Kilcoyne moved, seconded by Lynne Fidler, to approve the aforementioned Fuel Storage Registrations through April 30, 2024. The vote was unanimous. Roll call vote: Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye..” (Motion: Kilcoyne, second: Fidler)
Approve a temporary common victualler license for Nancy Belezos dba Marshfield Education Foundation for the Circus Smirkus Big Top Tour at the Marshfield Fairgrounds on July 21 and 22, 2023,...
To approve a temporary common victualler license for Nancy Belezos dba Marshfield Education Foundation for the Circus Smirkus Big Top Tour at the Marshfield Fairgrounds on July 21 and 22, 2023, pending approval from the Board of Health, Building Department and Collector.
From the minutes
“James Kilcoyne moved, seconded by Lynne Fidler, to approve a temporary common victualler license for Nancy Belezos dba Marshfield Education Foundation for the Circus Smirkus Big Top Tour at the Marshfield Fairgrounds on July 21 and 22, 2023, pending approval from the Board of Health, Building Department and Collector. The vote was unanimous. Roll call vote: Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye..” (Motion: Kilcoyne, second: Fidler)
Approve a temporary entertainment license for Nancy Belezos dba Marshfield Education Foundation for the Circus Smirkus Big Top Tour at the Marshfield Fairgrounds on July 21 and 22, 2023, pending...
To approve a temporary entertainment license for Nancy Belezos dba Marshfield Education Foundation for the Circus Smirkus Big Top Tour at the Marshfield Fairgrounds on July 21 and 22, 2023, pending approval from the Board of Health, Building and Fire Departments.
From the minutes
“James Kilcoyne moved, seconded by Lynne Fidler, to approve a temporary entertainment license for Nancy Belezos dba Marshfield Education Foundation for the Circus Smirkus Big Top Tour at the Marshfield Fairgrounds on July 21 and 22, 2023, pending approval from the Board of Health, Building and Fire Departments. The vote was unanimous. Roll call vote: Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye..” (Motion: Kilcoyne, second: Fidler)
Approve a one-day wine & malt license for Erica Dougherty, South Shore Cocktails LLC, for the Marshfield Chamber of Commerce event at the Marshfield Boys & Girls Club on June 22, 2023 from 5:00...
To approve a one-day wine & malt license for Erica Dougherty, South Shore Cocktails LLC, for the Marshfield Chamber of Commerce event at the Marshfield Boys & Girls Club on June 22, 2023 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. pending approval from the Fire Department and submission of certificate of liquor liability insurance.
From the minutes
“James Kilcoyne moved, seconded by Lynne Fidler, to approve a one-day wine & malt license for Erica Dougherty, South Shore Cocktails LLC, for the Marshfield Chamber of Commerce event at the Marshfield Boys & Girls Club on June 22, 2023 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. pending approval from the Fire Department and submission of certificate of liquor liability insurance. The vote was unanimous. Roll call vote: Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye..” (Motion: Kilcoyne, second: Fidler)
Approve a temporary entertainment license for Dan Hassett, Levitate Music Festival LLC for the 10th Annual Levitate Music Festival at the Marshfield Fairgrounds on July 7, 8 and 9, 2023 from 12:00...
To approve a temporary entertainment license for Dan Hassett, Levitate Music Festival LLC for the 10th Annual Levitate Music Festival at the Marshfield Fairgrounds on July 7, 8 and 9, 2023 from 12:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. pending approval from Board of Health, Police, Fire, and Building Departments.
From the minutes
“James Kilcoyne moved, seconded by Lynne Fidler, to approve a temporary entertainment license for Dan Hassett, Levitate Music Festival LLC for the 10th Annual Levitate Music Festival at the Marshfield Fairgrounds on July 7, 8 and 9, 2023 from 12:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. pending approval from Board of Health, Police, Fire, and Building Departments. The vote was unanimous. Roll call vote: Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye..” (Motion: Kilcoyne, second: Fidler)
Approve a one-day all alcohol license for The Historic Winslow House Association for their Murder Mystery Fundraiser at the Winslow House on July 22, 2023 from 6:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m.
To approve a one-day all alcohol license for The Historic Winslow House Association for their Murder Mystery Fundraiser at the Winslow House on July 22, 2023 from 6:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m.
From the minutes
“James Kilcoyne moved, seconded by Lynne Fidler, to approve a one-day all alcohol license for The Historic Winslow House Association for their Murder Mystery Fundraiser at the Winslow House on July 22, 2023 from 6:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. The vote was unanimous. Roll call vote: Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye..” (Motion: Kilcoyne, second: Fidler)
Approve a one-day all alcohol license for Maureen Smith, North River Arts Society for the annual Festival of the Arts on Friday May 26, 2023 (7:00-10:00 p.m.) and Saturday and Sunday May 27 and...
To approve a one-day all alcohol license for Maureen Smith, North River Arts Society for the annual Festival of the Arts on Friday May 26, 2023 (7:00-10:00 p.m.) and Saturday and Sunday May 27 and 28, 2023 (10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.).
From the minutes
“James Kilcoyne moved, seconded by Lynne Fidler, to approve a one-day all alcohol license for Maureen Smith, North River Arts Society for the annual Festival of the Arts on Friday May 26, 2023 (7:00-10:00 p.m.) and Saturday and Sunday May 27 and 28, 2023 (10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.). The vote was unanimous. Roll call vote: Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye..” (Motion: Kilcoyne, second: Fidler)
Approve the request of Maureen Smith, North River Arts Society, for permission to discourage traffic on Old Main Street from Pleasant Street to Prospect Street, except for emergency vehicles, on...
To approve the request of Maureen Smith, North River Arts Society, for permission to discourage traffic on Old Main Street from Pleasant Street to Prospect Street, except for emergency vehicles, on Friday May 26, 2023 (7:00-10:00 p.m.) and Saturday and Sunday May 27 and 28, 2023 (10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.).
From the minutes
“James Kilcoyne moved, seconded by Lynne Fidler, to approve the request of Maureen Smith, North River Arts Society, for permission to discourage traffic on Old Main Street from Pleasant Street to Prospect Street, except for emergency vehicles, on Friday May 26, 2023 (7:00-10:00 p.m.) and Saturday and Sunday May 27 and 28, 2023 (10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.). The vote was unanimous. Roll call vote: Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye..” (Motion: Kilcoyne, second: Fidler)
Approve the request from Bill Selvitelle to hold free yoga classes on Burkes Beach on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays from 8:00 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. from June through September 2023
To approve the request from Bill Selvitelle to hold free yoga classes on Burkes Beach on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays from 8:00 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. from June through September 2023.
From the minutes
“James Kilcoyne moved, seconded by Lynne Fidler, to approve the request from Bill Selvitelle to hold free yoga classes on Burkes Beach on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays from 8:00 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. from June through September 2023. The vote was unanimous. Roll call vote: Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye..” (Motion: Kilcoyne, second: Fidler)
Accept the minutes of April 24, 2023 and May 1, 2023 as written
To accept the minutes of April 24, 2023 and May 1, 2023 as written.
From the minutes
“James Kilcoyne moved, seconded by Lynne Fidler, to accept the minutes of April 24, 2023 and May 1, 2023 as written. The vote was unanimous. Roll call vote: Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy -aye..” (Motion: Kilcoyne, second: Fidler)
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting.
From the minutes
“James Kilcoyne moved, seconded by Lynne Fidler, to adjourn the meeting. The vote was unanimous. Roll call vote: Mr. Darcy – aye; Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye..” (Motion: Kilcoyne, second: Fidler)
From the Marshfield Select Board’s official minutes, posted on the town website. We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos of current members: stills from WATD News candidate videos (Chris Rohland and Rick Smith, 2026) and Marshfield Community Media’s “Meet the Candidates” (Eric Kelley). Former members show initials.
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