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November 20, 2023
17 recorded votes, 0 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 6:00p.m
To open the meeting at 6:00p.m.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kilcoyne moved, seconded by Ms. Fidler, to open the meeting at 6:00p.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)
Go into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to litigation that if conducted in open session may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the Town, returning to Open...
To go into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to litigation that if conducted in open session may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the Town, returning to Open Session at the conclusion of the Executive Session.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kilcoyne moved, seconded by Ms. Fidler, to go into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to litigation that if conducted in open session may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the Town, returning to Open Session at the conclusion of the Executive 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)
Open to Open Session
To open to Open Session.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kilcoyne moved, seconded by Ms. Fidler, to open to Open 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)
Reaffirm the Town of Marshfield's Consolidated Fiscal Policies as brought forward and presented by Shaun Strobel, Treasurer Collector
To reaffirm the Town of Marshfield's Consolidated Fiscal Policies as brought forward and presented by Shaun Strobel, Treasurer Collector. Financial Policies set the boundaries within which financial decisions are made by our Town.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kilcoyne moved, seconded by Ms. Fidler, to reaffirm the Town of Marshfield's Consolidated Fiscal Policies as brought forward and presented by Shaun Strobel, Treasurer Collector. Financial Policies set the boundaries within which financial decisions are made by our 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)
Reaffirm the Town of Marshfield's COSO Policy, sponsored by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Institute of Internal Auditors, regarding internal controls for...
To reaffirm the Town of Marshfield's COSO Policy, sponsored by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Institute of Internal Auditors, regarding internal controls for effectiveness, efficiency of operation, reliability of financial reporting and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kilcoyne moved, seconded by Ms. Fidler, to reaffirm the Town of Marshfield's COSO Policy, sponsored by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Institute of Internal Auditors, regarding internal controls for effectiveness, efficiency of operation, reliability of financial reporting and compliance with applicable laws and regulations. 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)
Authorize the Town Administrator to sign the form on November 7, 2023 for Shawn Patterson, Certifying Authority to file as the DPW Superintendent, to file the Marshfield Stormwater Asset...
To authorize the Town Administrator to sign the form on November 7, 2023 for Shawn Patterson, Certifying Authority to file as the DPW Superintendent, to file the Marshfield Stormwater Asset Management Plan, after the fact.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kilcoyne moved, seconded by Ms. Fidler, to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the form on November 7, 2023 for Shawn Patterson, Certifying Authority to file as the DPW Superintendent, to file the Marshfield Stormwater Asset Management Plan, after the fact. 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)
Postpone the vote to adopt the Multi Hazard Mitigation Plan to the December 4, 2023 Select Board meeting
To postpone the vote to adopt the Multi Hazard Mitigation Plan to the December 4, 2023 Select Board meeting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kilcoyne moved, seconded by Ms. Fidler, to postpone the vote to adopt the Multi Hazard Mitigation Plan to the December 4, 2023 Select Board meeting. 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 on behalf of the Ventress Memorial Library two donations; a donation of $5,000.00 from the Friends of the Ventress Memorial Library and a donation of $150.00 in memory of Michael Kelly, to...
To accept on behalf of the Ventress Memorial Library two donations; a donation of $5,000.00 from the Friends of the Ventress Memorial Library and a donation of $150.00 in memory of Michael Kelly, to be deposited into the gift account for the library to be able to supplement the material's budget.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kilcoyne moved, seconded by Ms. Fidler, to accept on behalf of the Ventress Memorial Library two donations; a donation of $5,000.00 from the Friends of the Ventress Memorial Library and a donation of $150.00 in memory of Michael Kelly, to be deposited into the gift account for the library to be able to supplement the material's budget. 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 on behalf of the Veterans Services Department a donation in the amount of $1,000.00 from the Marshfield Community Rib Cookoff
To accept on behalf of the Veterans Services Department a donation in the amount of $1,000.00 from the Marshfield Community Rib Cookoff. The donation will be used to provide assistance for health and welfare, morale and/or financial needs of our veterans and their dependents.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kilcoyne moved, seconded by Ms. Fidler, to accept on behalf of the Veterans Services Department a donation in the amount of $1,000.00 from the Marshfield Community Rib Cookoff. The donation will be used to provide assistance for health and welfare, morale and/or financial needs of our veterans and their dependents. 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 Indoor Wine and Malt Beverage License for Katie Sheerin of the JPH at Ferry Hill, located at 76 Ferry Hill Road, for an event on December 2, 2023 from 5:00pm to 8:30pm; pending...
To approve a One-Day Indoor Wine and Malt Beverage License for Katie Sheerin of the JPH at Ferry Hill, located at 76 Ferry Hill Road, for an event on December 2, 2023 from 5:00pm to 8:30pm; pending sign off from the Marshfield Police Department and Marshfield Fire Department, and a copy of the Liquor Liability Insurance Certificate being provided naming Marshfield as insured.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kilcoyne moved, seconded by Ms. Fidler, to approve a One-Day Indoor Wine and Malt Beverage License for Katie Sheerin of the JPH at Ferry Hill, located at 76 Ferry Hill Road, for an event on December 2, 2023 from 5:00pm to 8:30pm; pending sign off from the Marshfield Police Department and Marshfield Fire Department, and a copy of the Liquor Liability Insurance Certificate being provided naming Marshfield as insured. 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 Indoor/Outdoor Wine and Malt Beverage License for Carlton Chandler of the Marshfield Agricultural and Horticultural Society, located at 140 Main Street, for an event on November...
To approve a One-Day Indoor/Outdoor Wine and Malt Beverage License for Carlton Chandler of the Marshfield Agricultural and Horticultural Society, located at 140 Main Street, for an event on November 25, 2023 from 10:00am to 3:00pm; pending sign off from the Marshfield Police Department and Marshfield Fire Department, and a copy of the Liquor Liability Insurance Certificate being provided naming Marshfield as insured.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kilcoyne moved, seconded by Ms. Fidler, to approve a One-Day Indoor/Outdoor Wine and Malt Beverage License for Carlton Chandler of the Marshfield Agricultural and Horticultural Society, located at 140 Main Street, for an event on November 25, 2023 from 10:00am to 3:00pm; pending sign off from the Marshfield Police Department and Marshfield Fire Department, and a copy of the Liquor Liability Insurance Certificate being provided naming Marshfield as insured. 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 Marshfield Public Health Excellence Group Inter-Municipal Agreement (IMA) for the Public Health Excellence for Shared Services Grant with Norwell, Rockland, Pembroke, Hanover and...
To approve the Marshfield Public Health Excellence Group Inter-Municipal Agreement (IMA) for the Public Health Excellence for Shared Services Grant with Norwell, Rockland, Pembroke, Hanover and Marshfield.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kilcoyne moved, seconded by Ms. Fidler, to approve the Marshfield Public Health Excellence Group Inter-Municipal Agreement (IMA) for the Public Health Excellence for Shared Services Grant with Norwell, Rockland, Pembroke, Hanover and Marshfield. 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 Sherry Costello, on behalf of the Marshfield Chamber of Commerce, to place approximately twenty-five holiday trees on the Town Training Green on December 7, 2023
To approve the request of Sherry Costello, on behalf of the Marshfield Chamber of Commerce, to place approximately twenty-five holiday trees on the Town Training Green on December 7, 2023. The trees will be sponsored and decorated by individual businesses with electricity supplied by the Town. Each tree will have a small sign with the businesses name. No religious symbols will be used. The Chamber and the businesses will remove the trees within ten days following January 1, 2024.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kilcoyne moved, seconded by Ms. Fidler, to approve the request of Sherry Costello, on behalf of the Marshfield Chamber of Commerce, to place approximately twenty-five holiday trees on the Town Training Green on December 7, 2023. The trees will be sponsored and decorated by individual businesses with electricity supplied by the Town. Each tree will have a small sign with the businesses name. No religious symbols will be used. The Chamber and the businesses will remove the trees within ten days following January 1, 2024. 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 Film Permit for 'Son of the 11th Hour' for RA Vision Productions, Inc., Assured Partners of Natick
To approve the Film Permit for 'Son of the 11th Hour' for RA Vision Productions, Inc., Assured Partners of Natick. The location manager/director will be Raouf Zaki and production manager is Steven Kaldeck; pending sign off from the Marshfield Fire Department and Beaches with the following recommendations from the Marshfield Police Department: 1. Signage, at beach and parking lot, is needed to alert beach-goers that filming is taking place 2. Allowing beach-goers to walk past the area where filming will be taking place 3. If needed, providing Portable Toilets or other solutions for restrooms. The Town will not be opening any bathroom facilities. 4. Remove all trash and leave the beach/parking lot as it was found 5. It is requested that they notify the Marshfield Police Department and Marshfield Select Board Office of the specifics of the filming (timing including back-up dates) and any affect the filming will have on beach-goers by November 30, 2023 to allow for timely notifications to be sent out to the public. 6. It is highly recommended that a Police detail is hired for the duration of filming.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kilcoyne moved, seconded by Ms. Fidler, to approve the Film Permit for 'Son of the 11th Hour' for RA Vision Productions, Inc., Assured Partners of Natick. The location manager/director will be Raouf Zaki and production manager is Steven Kaldeck; pending sign off from the Marshfield Fire Department and Beaches with the following recommendations from the Marshfield Police Department: 1. Signage, at beach and parking lot, is needed to alert beach-goers that filming is taking place 2. Allowing beach-goers to walk past the area where filming will be taking place 3. If needed, providing Portable Toilets or other solutions for restrooms. The Town will not be opening any bathroom facilities. 4. Remove all trash and leave the beach/parking lot as it was found 5. It is requested that they notify the Marshfield Police Department and Marshfield Select Board Office of the specifics of the filming (timing including back-up dates) and any affect the filming will have on beach-goers by November 30, 2023 to allow for timely notifications to be sent out to the public. 6. It is highly recommended that a Police detail is hired for the duration of filming. 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)
Declare a broken and torn chair as surplus inventory to be properly disposed
To declare a broken and torn chair as surplus inventory to be properly disposed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kilcoyne moved, seconded by Ms. Fidler, to declare a broken and torn chair as surplus inventory to be properly disposed. 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 November 6, 2023 and November 9, 2023 meetings
Approve the meeting minutes from the November 6, 2023 and November 9, 2023 meetings.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kilcoyne moved, seconded by Ms. Fidler, approve the meeting minutes from the November 6, 2023 and November 9, 2023 meetings. 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)
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kilcoyne moved, seconded by Ms. Fidler, to adjourn the meeting. 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)
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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