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August 21, 2023
18 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: James J. Kilcoyne, Lynne E. Fidler
Absent: Stephen R. Darcy
Every vote, in order
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)
Approve the request to hold the 2nd Annual OBRVA Turkey Trot on Saturday November 25, 2023 beginning at 1:00 p.m. on the Brant Rock esplanade, pending sign off from the Marshfield Police and Fire...
To approve the request to hold the 2nd Annual OBRVA Turkey Trot on Saturday November 25, 2023 beginning at 1:00 p.m. on the Brant Rock esplanade, pending sign off from the Marshfield Police and Fire Departments.
From the minutes
“James Kilcoyne moved, seconded by Lynne Fidler, to approve the request to hold the 2nd Annual OBRVA Turkey Trot on Saturday November 25, 2023 beginning at 1:00 p.m. on the Brant Rock esplanade, pending sign off from the Marshfield Police and Fire Departments. The vote was 2:0. Roll call vote: Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye..” (Motion: Kilcoyne, second: Fidler)
Approve the Licensing Agreement with Seacran LLC for maintaining and harvesting the Red Gold bogs
To approve the Licensing Agreement with Seacran LLC for maintaining and harvesting the Red Gold bogs.
From the minutes
“James Kilcoyne moved, seconded by Lynne Fidler, to approve the Licensing Agreement with Seacran LLC for maintaining and harvesting the Red Gold bogs. The vote was 2:0. Roll call vote: Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye..” (Motion: Kilcoyne, second: Fidler)
Approve the use of the Town lot at 50 South River Street for parking for the Marshfield Community Rib Cook Off on Saturday, September 9, 2023 from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m.
To approve the use of the Town lot at 50 South River Street for parking for the Marshfield Community Rib Cook Off on Saturday, September 9, 2023 from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m.
From the minutes
“James Kilcoyne moved, seconded by Lynne Fidler, to approve the use of the Town lot at 50 South River Street for parking for the Marshfield Community Rib Cook Off on Saturday, September 9, 2023 from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. The vote was 2:0. Roll call vote: Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye..” (Motion: Kilcoyne, second: Fidler)
Approve a one day entertainment license for Vicky Lynch, Friends of the Marshfield Animal Shelter at the Rexhame Beach parking lot on Saturday September 9, 2023 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. with...
To approve a one day entertainment license for Vicky Lynch, Friends of the Marshfield Animal Shelter at the Rexhame Beach parking lot on Saturday September 9, 2023 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. with a rain date of Friday September 8, 2023 for the Rockin' at Rexhame Live Concert, pending sign off from the Board of Health, Police, Beach, Building and Fire Departments.
From the minutes
“James Kilcoyne moved, seconded by Lynne Fidler, to approve a one day entertainment license for Vicky Lynch, Friends of the Marshfield Animal Shelter at the Rexhame Beach parking lot on Saturday September 9, 2023 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. with a rain date of Friday September 8, 2023 for the Rockin' at Rexhame Live Concert, pending sign off from the Board of Health, Police, Beach, Building and Fire Departments. The vote was 2:0. Roll call vote: Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye..” (Motion: Kilcoyne, second: Fidler)
Approve an annual peddler's license for Dena Leone dba ByHand Art Design for weekday afternoons and evenings and during the day on weekends, pending sign off by the Police Department and taxes...
To approve an annual peddler's license for Dena Leone dba ByHand Art Design for weekday afternoons and evenings and during the day on weekends, pending sign off by the Police Department and taxes being paid.
From the minutes
“James Kilcoyne moved, seconded by Lynne Fidler, to approve an annual peddler's license for Dena Leone dba ByHand Art Design for weekday afternoons and evenings and during the day on weekends, pending sign off by the Police Department and taxes being paid. The vote was 2:0. Roll call vote: Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye..” (Motion: Kilcoyne, second: Fidler)
Approve a one day Common Victualler license for Susan Gallagher, Superior Lobster and Seafood for the Lobsterfest on September 16, 2023 from 11:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. at the Harbor Park, pending...
To approve a one day Common Victualler license for Susan Gallagher, Superior Lobster and Seafood for the Lobsterfest on September 16, 2023 from 11:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. at the Harbor Park, pending sign off from the Board of Health, Police, Fire and Building Departments.
From the minutes
“James Kilcoyne moved, seconded by Lynne Fidler, to approve a one day Common Victualler license for Susan Gallagher, Superior Lobster and Seafood for the Lobsterfest on September 16, 2023 from 11:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. at the Harbor Park, pending sign off from the Board of Health, Police, Fire and Building Departments. The vote was 2:0. Roll call vote: Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye..” (Motion: Kilcoyne, second: Fidler)
Approve a one day Common Victualler license for B's Ice Cream for the Lobsterfest on September 16, 2023 from 11:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. at the Harbor Park, pending sign off from the Board of...
To approve a one day Common Victualler license for B's Ice Cream for the Lobsterfest on September 16, 2023 from 11:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. at the Harbor Park, pending sign off from the Board of Health, Police, Fire and Building Departments.
From the minutes
“James Kilcoyne moved, seconded by Lynne Fidler, to approve a one day Common Victualler license for B's Ice Cream for the Lobsterfest on September 16, 2023 from 11:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. at the Harbor Park, pending sign off from the Board of Health, Police, Fire and Building Departments. The vote was 2:0. Roll call vote: Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye..” (Motion: Kilcoyne, second: Fidler)
Approve a one day Wine and Malt license for Michael Snowdale, Stellwagen Beer Company for the Lobsterfest on September 16, 2023 from 11:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. at the Harbor Park, pending sign off...
To approve a one day Wine and Malt license for Michael Snowdale, Stellwagen Beer Company for the Lobsterfest on September 16, 2023 from 11:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. at the Harbor Park, pending sign off from the Marshfield Police Department and proof of liquor liability insurance.
From the minutes
“James Kilcoyne moved, seconded by Lynne Fidler, to approve a one day Wine and Malt license for Michael Snowdale, Stellwagen Beer Company for the Lobsterfest on September 16, 2023 from 11:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. at the Harbor Park, pending sign off from the Marshfield Police Department and proof of liquor liability insurance. The vote was 2:0. Roll call vote: Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye..” (Motion: Kilcoyne, second: Fidler)
Approve a one day Common Victualler license for B's Ice Cream for the Community Rib Cook Off on September 9, 2023 from 12:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at the Harbor Park, pending sign off from the...
To approve a one day Common Victualler license for B's Ice Cream for the Community Rib Cook Off on September 9, 2023 from 12:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at the Harbor Park, pending sign off from the Board of Health, Police, Fire and Building Departments.
From the minutes
“James Kilcoyne moved, seconded by Lynne Fidler, to approve a one day Common Victualler license for B's Ice Cream for the Community Rib Cook Off on September 9, 2023 from 12:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at the Harbor Park, pending sign off from the Board of Health, Police, Fire and Building Departments. The vote was 2:0. Roll call vote: Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye..” (Motion: Kilcoyne, second: Fidler)
Declare 5 chairs surplus for donation or destruction as requested by the Health Department
To declare 5 chairs surplus for donation or destruction as requested by the Health Department.
From the minutes
“James Kilcoyne moved, seconded by Lynne Fidler, to declare 5 chairs surplus for donation or destruction as requested by the Health Department. The vote was 2:0. Roll call vote: Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye..” (Motion: Kilcoyne, second: Fidler)
Waive the electrical permit fees and building permit fees for the rewiring of the fire alarm system at the Daniel Webster School located at 1456 Ocean Street
To waive the electrical permit fees and building permit fees for the rewiring of the fire alarm system at the Daniel Webster School located at 1456 Ocean Street.
From the minutes
“James Kilcoyne moved, seconded by Lynne Fidler, to waive the electrical permit fees and building permit fees for the rewiring of the fire alarm system at the Daniel Webster School located at 1456 Ocean Street. The vote was 2:0. Roll call vote: Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye..” (Motion: Kilcoyne, second: Fidler)
Accept a donation of $100 to Veterans Services from Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hanlon to be used to provide assistance to our veterans and their dependents
To accept a donation of $100 to Veterans Services from Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hanlon to be used to provide assistance to our veterans and their dependents.
From the minutes
“James Kilcoyne moved, seconded by Lynne Fidler, to accept a donation of $100 to Veterans Services from Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hanlon to be used to provide assistance to our veterans and their dependents. The vote was 2:0. Roll call vote: Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye..” (Motion: Kilcoyne, second: Fidler)
Approve the request of Bill Selvitelle to hold a yoga class at Green Harbor Beach on Thursday August 31, 2023 at 8:00 p.m.
To approve the request of Bill Selvitelle to hold a yoga class at Green Harbor Beach on Thursday August 31, 2023 at 8:00 p.m.
From the minutes
“James Kilcoyne moved, seconded by Lynne Fidler, to approve the request of Bill Selvitelle to hold a yoga class at Green Harbor Beach on Thursday August 31, 2023 at 8:00 p.m. The vote was 2:0. Roll call vote: Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye..” (Motion: Kilcoyne, second: Fidler)
Approve the request of Daniel Burns, President of the Green Harbor Beach Association, to hold their annual family events on Green Harbor Beach on September 2-3, 2023, pending sign off from the...
To approve the request of Daniel Burns, President of the Green Harbor Beach Association, to hold their annual family events on Green Harbor Beach on September 2-3, 2023, pending sign off from the Board of Health, Police, Fire and Building Departments.
From the minutes
“James Kilcoyne moved, seconded by Lynne Fidler, to approve the request of Daniel Burns, President of the Green Harbor Beach Association, to hold their annual family events on Green Harbor Beach on September 2-3, 2023, pending sign off from the Board of Health, Police, Fire and Building Departments. The vote was 2:0. Roll call vote: Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye..” (Motion: Kilcoyne, second: Fidler)
Accept the minutes of August 7, 2023 as written
To accept the minutes of August 7, 2023 as written.
From the minutes
“James Kilcoyne moved, seconded by Lynne Fidler, to accept the minutes of August 7, 2023 as written. The vote was 2:0. Roll call vote: Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye..” (Motion: Kilcoyne, second: Fidler)
Go into Executive Session to discuss collective bargaining that if discussed in open session may have a negative impact on the bargaining position of the Town, not to return to open session
To go into Executive Session to discuss collective bargaining that if discussed in open session may have a negative impact on the bargaining position of the Town, not to return to open session.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kilcoyne moved, seconded by Ms. Fidler, to go into Executive Session to discuss collective bargaining that if discussed in open session may have a negative impact on the bargaining position of the Town, not to return to open session. The vote was 2:0. Roll call vote: Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye..” (Motion: Kilcoyne, second: Fidler)
Close the executive session at 8:00 p.m. and adjourn the meeting
To close the executive session at 8:00 p.m. and adjourn the meeting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kilcoyne moved, seconded by Ms. Fidler, to close the executive session at 8:00 p.m. and adjourn the meeting. The vote was 2:0. Roll call vote: 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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