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August 7, 2023
17 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: James J. Kilcoyne, Lynne E. Fidler, Stephen R. Darcy
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Open the meeting at 6:30p.m
To open the meeting at 6:30p.m.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kilcoyne moved, seconded by Ms. Fidler, to open the meeting at 6:30p.m. The vote was 3:0. Roll Call Vote called by Town Administrator: Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye..” (Motion: Kilcoyne, second: Fidler)
Approve the Licensing Agreement for both Town parking lots adjacent to 937 (Rear) Webster Street and the former Right of Way for Snow Road
To approve the Licensing Agreement for both Town parking lots adjacent to 937 (Rear) Webster Street and the former Right of Way for Snow Road. The Select Board further requires some additional plantings along the Webster end of the Right of Way on Snow Road. The (6) spaces in the parking lot area should not be exclusive to 937 Rear Webster Street.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kilcoyne moved, seconded by Ms. Fidler, to approve the Licensing Agreement for both Town parking lots adjacent to 937 (Rear) Webster Street and the former Right of Way for Snow Road. The Select Board further requires some additional plantings along the Webster end of the Right of Way on Snow Road. The (6) spaces in the parking lot area should not be exclusive to 937 Rear Webster Street. The vote was 3:0. Roll Call Vote called by Town Administrator: Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye..” (Motion: Kilcoyne, second: Fidler)
Approve the transfer and pledge of collateral of an All Alcohol Restaurant License from Pizzings Marshfield, Inc. d/b/a The Marsh, John Kesaris, Manager to Marsh CFP Corp d/b/a The Marsh, Omar...
To approve the transfer and pledge of collateral of an All Alcohol Restaurant License from Pizzings Marshfield, Inc. d/b/a The Marsh, John Kesaris, Manager to Marsh CFP Corp d/b/a The Marsh, Omar Laroussi, Manager, premises located at 1840 Ocean Street, Marshfield, MA.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kilcoyne moved, seconded by Ms. Fidler, to approve the transfer and pledge of collateral of an All Alcohol Restaurant License from Pizzings Marshfield, Inc. d/b/a The Marsh, John Kesaris, Manager to Marsh CFP Corp d/b/a The Marsh, Omar Laroussi, Manager, premises located at 1840 Ocean Street, Marshfield, MA. The vote was 3:0. Roll Call Vote called by Town Administrator: Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye..” (Motion: Kilcoyne, second: Fidler)
Approve and sign the North River Commission Intermunicipal Agreement
To approve and sign the North River Commission Intermunicipal Agreement.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kilcoyne moved, seconded by Ms. Fidler, to approve and sign the North River Commission Intermunicipal Agreement. The vote was 3:0. Roll Call Vote called by Town Administrator: Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye..” (Motion: Kilcoyne, second: Fidler)
Increase the scope of the Treasurer Collector Search Committee to include the search for a new Town Accountant
To increase the scope of the Treasurer Collector Search Committee to include the search for a new Town Accountant.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kilcoyne moved, seconded by Ms. Fidler, to increase the scope of the Treasurer Collector Search Committee to include the search for a new Town Accountant. The vote was 3:0. Roll Call Vote called by Town Administrator: Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye..” (Motion: Kilcoyne, second: Fidler)
Approve the hiring of the Collins Center for the purpose of assisting the Search Committee in their search to attract and identify candidates for both the position of Treasurer/Collector and Town...
To approve the hiring of the Collins Center for the purpose of assisting the Search Committee in their search to attract and identify candidates for both the position of Treasurer/Collector and Town Accountant.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kilcoyne moved, seconded by Ms. Fidler, to approve the hiring of the Collins Center for the purpose of assisting the Search Committee in their search to attract and identify candidates for both the position of Treasurer/Collector and Town Accountant. The vote was 3:0. Roll Call Vote called by Town Administrator: Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye..” (Motion: Kilcoyne, second: Fidler)
Waive the Building Permit Fee for the attic insulation and air sealing at 824 Moraine Street for the Marshfield Housing Authority, Dennis DeGrazia, Contractor
To waive the Building Permit Fee for the attic insulation and air sealing at 824 Moraine Street for the Marshfield Housing Authority, Dennis DeGrazia, Contractor.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kilcoyne moved, seconded by Ms. Fidler, to waive the Building Permit Fee for the attic insulation and air sealing at 824 Moraine Street for the Marshfield Housing Authority, Dennis DeGrazia, Contractor. The vote was 3:0. Roll Call Vote called by Town Administrator: Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye..” (Motion: Kilcoyne, second: Fidler)
Waive the Building Permit Fee for the electrical permit for the Jumbotron Screen at Marshfield High School, Mike Pieczek, Pieczek Electric
To waive the Building Permit Fee for the electrical permit for the Jumbotron Screen at Marshfield High School, Mike Pieczek, Pieczek Electric.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kilcoyne moved, seconded by Ms. Fidler, to waive the Building Permit Fee for the electrical permit for the Jumbotron Screen at Marshfield High School, Mike Pieczek, Pieczek Electric. The vote was 3:0. Roll Call Vote called by Town Administrator: Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye..” (Motion: Kilcoyne, second: Fidler)
Waive the Plumbing Permit Fee for the Dog Park, Sean Bogni of Coastal Plumbing
To waive the Plumbing Permit Fee for the Dog Park, Sean Bogni of Coastal Plumbing.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kilcoyne moved, seconded by Ms. Fidler, to waive the Plumbing Permit Fee for the Dog Park, Sean Bogni of Coastal Plumbing. The vote was 3:0. Roll Call Vote called by Town Administrator: Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye..” (Motion: Kilcoyne, second: Fidler)
Approve a Public Entertainment on Sunday License for Fiesta Shows at the Marshfield Fair, for Sunday, August 20, 2023 and Sunday, August 27, 2023 beginning at 12:00pm
To approve a Public Entertainment on Sunday License for Fiesta Shows at the Marshfield Fair, for Sunday, August 20, 2023 and Sunday, August 27, 2023 beginning at 12:00pm.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kilcoyne moved, seconded by Ms. Fidler, to approve a Public Entertainment on Sunday License for Fiesta Shows at the Marshfield Fair, for Sunday, August 20, 2023 and Sunday, August 27, 2023 beginning at 12:00pm. The vote was 3:0. Roll Call Vote called by Town Administrator: Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye..” (Motion: Kilcoyne, second: Fidler)
Approve a One Day Liquor License application for wine and malt beverages for Duxbury Food and Wine Festival on September 23, 2023 from 4:00pm to 9:00pm at the Winslow House, 634 Careswell Street,...
To approve a One Day Liquor License application for wine and malt beverages for Duxbury Food and Wine Festival on September 23, 2023 from 4:00pm to 9:00pm at the Winslow House, 634 Careswell Street, pending signoff from the MPD, MFD, and a copy of the Liquor Liability Insurance Certificate.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kilcoyne moved, seconded by Ms. Fidler, to approve a One Day Liquor License application for wine and malt beverages for Duxbury Food and Wine Festival on September 23, 2023 from 4:00pm to 9:00pm at the Winslow House, 634 Careswell Street, pending signoff from the MPD, MFD, and a copy of the Liquor Liability Insurance Certificate. The vote was 3:0. Roll Call Vote called by Town Administrator: Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye..” (Motion: Kilcoyne, second: Fidler)
Approve a Temporary/One Day Entertainment License for both indoor and outdoor for Donna Green, d/b/a Magical Moon Farm and Foundation, for a Halloween Adventure on October 28, 2023 from 3:00pm to...
To approve a Temporary/One Day Entertainment License for both indoor and outdoor for Donna Green, d/b/a Magical Moon Farm and Foundation, for a Halloween Adventure on October 28, 2023 from 3:00pm to 8:00pm with the following types of entertainment; dancing by patrons, live music, moving picture show, theatrical exhibition, play, and amplification system. Pending signoff from the MPD, MFD, BOH, and the Building Department.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kilcoyne moved, seconded by Ms. Fidler, to approve a Temporary/One Day Entertainment License for both indoor and outdoor for Donna Green, d/b/a Magical Moon Farm and Foundation, for a Halloween Adventure on October 28, 2023 from 3:00pm to 8:00pm with the following types of entertainment; dancing by patrons, live music, moving picture show, theatrical exhibition, play, and amplification system. Pending signoff from the MPD, MFD, BOH, and the Building Department. The vote was 3:0. Roll Call Vote called by Town Administrator: Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye..” (Motion: Kilcoyne, second: Fidler)
Approve a Peddler's License for Mullaney's Fish Market Corp for Lobsterfest, September 16, 2023 from 11:00am to 4:00pm, pending signoff by the MFD, Building Department, and the BOH
To approve a Peddler's License for Mullaney's Fish Market Corp for Lobsterfest, September 16, 2023 from 11:00am to 4:00pm, pending signoff by the MFD, Building Department, and the BOH.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kilcoyne moved, seconded by Ms. Fidler, to approve a Peddler's License for Mullaney's Fish Market Corp for Lobsterfest, September 16, 2023 from 11:00am to 4:00pm, pending signoff by the MFD, Building Department, and the BOH. The vote was 3:0. Roll Call Vote called by Town Administrator: Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye..” (Motion: Kilcoyne, second: Fidler)
Approve the request of South Shore Paddle Company to teach paddle board and host paddle board yoga classes on the river off Rexhame for the following dates: August 8, 9, 13, 23-28, 2023
To approve the request of South Shore Paddle Company to teach paddle board and host paddle board yoga classes on the river off Rexhame for the following dates: August 8, 9, 13, 23-28, 2023. The Beach Administrator is asking the Select Board to approve a parking fee of $5.00 per day because the trailer takes up two spaces.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kilcoyne moved, seconded by Ms. Fidler, to approve the request of South Shore Paddle Company to teach paddle board and host paddle board yoga classes on the river off Rexhame for the following dates: August 8, 9, 13, 23-28, 2023. The Beach Administrator is asking the Select Board to approve a parking fee of $5.00 per day because the trailer takes up two spaces. The vote was 3:0. Roll Call Vote called by Town Administrator: Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye..” (Motion: Kilcoyne, second: Fidler)
Accept the Red Gold Farm Open Space Residential Subdivision (111 Acres) to be turned over to the Town
To accept the Red Gold Farm Open Space Residential Subdivision (111 Acres) to be turned over to the Town.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kilcoyne moved, seconded by Ms. Fidler, to accept the Red Gold Farm Open Space Residential Subdivision (111 Acres) to be turned over to the Town. The vote was 3:0. Roll Call Vote called by Town Administrator: Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye..” (Motion: Kilcoyne, second: Fidler)
Approve the meeting minutes from the July 31, 2023 meeting
Approve the meeting minutes from the July 31, 2023 meeting.
Yes: Fidler, KilcoyneAbstained: DarcyStephen R. Darcy answered "present" in the roll call (did not vote yes or no); shown as abstaining.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kilcoyne moved, seconded by Ms. Fidler, approve the meeting minutes from the July 31, 2023 meeting. The vote was 2:0. Roll Call Vote called by Town Administrator: Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – present..” (Motion: Kilcoyne, second: Fidler)
Go into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining that if conducted in open session may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the Town not to...
To go into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining that if conducted in open session may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the Town not to return to public session.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kilcoyne moved, seconded by Ms. Fidler, to go into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining that if conducted in open session may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the Town not to return to public session. The vote was 3:0. Roll Call Vote called by Town Administrator: Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye..” (Motion: Kilcoyne, second: Fidler)
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