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Marshfield Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Public Hearing meeting

August 31, 2023

7 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF)

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Attendance

Present: James J. Kilcoyne, Lynne E. Fidler, Stephen R. Darcy

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Open the public hearing at 6:30 p.m.

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To open the public hearing at 6:30 p.m.

From the minutes

“James Kilcoyne moved, seconded by Lynne Fidler, to open the public hearing at 6:30 p.m. The vote was unanimous. Roll call vote: Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye..” (Motion: Kilcoyne, second: Fidler)

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

Close the public comment portion of the hearing at 12:15 a.m.

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To close the public comment portion of the hearing at 12:15 a.m.

From the minutes

“James Kilcoyne moved seconded by Lynne Fidler to close the public comment portion of the hearing at 12:15 a.m. The vote was unanimous. Roll call vote: Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy - aye..” (Motion: Kilcoyne, second: Fidler)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Find that there is no credible evidence of inefficiency in office

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To find that there is no credible evidence of inefficiency in office.

From the minutes

“James Kilcoyne moved, seconded by Lynne Fidler, to find that there is no credible evidence of inefficiency in office. The vote was unanimous. Roll call vote: Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy - aye..” (Motion: Kilcoyne, second: Fidler)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Find that there is credible evidence of misconduct in office

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To find that there is credible evidence of misconduct in office.

From the minutes

“James Kilcoyne moved, seconded by Lynne Fidler, to find that there is credible evidence of misconduct in office. The vote was unanimous. Roll call vote: Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy - aye..” (Motion: Kilcoyne, second: Fidler)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Find that there is no credible evidence of neglect of duty

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · 2–1

To find that there is no credible evidence of neglect of duty.

Yes: Fidler, KilcoyneNo: Darcy

From the minutes

“James Kilcoyne moved, seconded by Lynne Fidler, to find that there is no credible evidence of neglect of duty. The vote was 2:1. Roll call vote: Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy - nay..” (Motion: Kilcoyne, second: Fidler)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Did find credible evidence of violation of MGL 121B §6 for misconduct in office, and to issue a warning to Mr. Pecevich with no removal and the suggestion of voluntary participation in the...

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

That the Board did find credible evidence of violation of MGL 121B §6 for misconduct in office, and to issue a warning to Mr. Pecevich with no removal and the suggestion of voluntary participation in the Employee Assistance Program.

From the minutes

“James Kilcoyne moved, seconded by Lynne Fidler, that the Board did find credible evidence of violation of MGL 121B §6 for misconduct in office, and to issue a warning to Mr. Pecevich with no removal and the suggestion of voluntary participation in the Employee Assistance Program. The vote was unanimous. Roll call vote: Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy - aye..” (Motion: Kilcoyne, second: Fidler)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Adjourn the meeting at 1:00 a.m. on September 1, 2023

Minutes, page 9

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To adjourn the meeting at 1:00 a.m. on September 1, 2023.

From the minutes

“Mr. Kilcoyne moved, seconded by Ms. Fidler, to adjourn the meeting at 1:00 a.m. on September 1, 2023. The vote was unanimous. Roll call vote: Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy - aye..” (Motion: Kilcoyne, second: Fidler)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

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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