December 4, 2023

“James Kilcoyne moved, seconded by Lynne Fidler, to continue to tax all classes at the same rate by adopting a factor of "1" and to reject the small commercial exemption and the residential exemption. The vote was unanimous. Roll call vote: Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye..” (Motion: Kilcoyne, second: Fidler)

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“James Kilcoyne moved, seconded by Lynne Fidler, to open the warrant for the Annual Town Meeting on Tuesday, January 2, 2024 (due to the holiday on Monday January 1, 2024) and close it on January 23, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. The vote was unanimous. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye..” (Motion: Kilcoyne, second: Fidler)

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“James Kilcoyne moved, seconded by Lynne Fidler, to approve the request of the Veterans Agent for permission to accept the following donations to be used to provide assistance for health and welfare, morale and/or the financial needs of our veterans and their dependents: $100 donation from Mr. & Mrs. Jonathan Rowell in memory of Justine Murray $200 donation from Mr. & Mrs. Robert Arsenault $50 donation from Ms. Sicard in memory of Justine Murray $50 donation from Mr. & Mrs. Michael Cunningham in memory of Justine Murray $40 donation from Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Henderson in memory of Justine Murray $528 donation from Marshfield Youth Football $200 donation from Mr. & Mrs. Edward Dwyer The vote was unanimous. Roll call vote: Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye..” (Motion: Kilcoyne, second: Fidler)

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“James Kilcoyne moved, seconded by Lynne Fidler, to approve the request from Anne Marie Winchester to hold the 3rd Annual Race Wire/Stack Sports Beach and Back 5k and half marathon on Saturday, May 18, 2024 beginning at 7:30 a.m., starting and ending in Brant Rock. The following public safety recommendations have been requested: MFD will require a two-person detail consisting of 2 EMTs who will follow the runners in the Community EMS vehicle. The MPD is requesting 7 detail officers and is requesting that local businesses be notified in advance regarding the race. The vote was unanimous. Roll call vote: Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy - aye..” (Motion: Kilcoyne, second: Fidler)

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“James Kilcoyne moved, seconded by Lynne Fidler, to accept the qualifications of the specialists hired by the Conservation Commission and to remand the matter back to the Conservation Commission to determine whether or not there is in fact a conflict of interest. The vote was unanimous. Roll call vote: Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye..” (Motion: Kilcoyne, second: Fidler)

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“James Kilcoyne moved, seconded by Lynne Fidler, to adopt the 2023 Multi Hazard Mitigation Plan for the Town of Marshfield in an effort to reduce or eliminate the loss of life and property damage resulting from natural hazards such as floods, earthquakes and hurricanes through long-term strategies that include planning, policy changes, programs, projects and other activities. The vote was unanimous Roll call vote: Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye..” (Motion: Kilcoyne, second: Fidler)

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“James Kilcoyne moved, seconded by Lynne Fidler, to approve the annual renewal of licenses listed above for 2024, pending sign off by Police and Fire, submittal of necessary forms and fees and payment of taxes. The vote was unanimous. Roll call vote: Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye..” (Motion: Kilcoyne, second: Fidler)

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“James Kilcoyne moved, seconded by Lynne Fidler, to approve the annual renewal of licenses listed above for 2024, pending sign off by Police and Fire, submittal of necessary forms and fees and payment of taxes. The vote was unanimous. Roll call vote: Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye..” (Motion: Kilcoyne, second: Fidler)

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“James Kilcoyne moved, seconded by Lynne Fidler, to approve an extension of hours for all restaurants to serve alcohol until 1:45 a.m. on New Years Eve contingent on receiving a written request prior to December 31, 2023. The vote was unanimous. Roll call vote: Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye..” (Motion: Kilcoyne, second: Fidler)

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“James Kilcoyne moved, seconded by Lynne Fidler, to approve the request from Anne Marie Winchester to hold the Frozen Pilgrim 1 mile, 3 mile and 5 mile road race to take place on Sunday, January 28, 2024 beginning at Marshfield High School at 10:00 a.m. to benefit the Kurt Glessler Foundation for Youth Achievement. The Police Department recommends a police detail for the 5k portion that crosses School Street and continues on Furnace Street. The vote was unanimous. Roll call vote: Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy - aye..” (Motion: Kilcoyne, second: Fidler)

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“James Kilcoyne moved, seconded by Lynne Fidler, to approve the request of John Giberti to hold the 14th Annual St. Patrick's Day 5K in Brant Rock on March 16, 2024 beginning at 10:00 a.m. The race will benefit the Marshfield Education Foundation. The Police Department supports this request with the following public safety recommendations: Due to the large number of anticipated runners/walkers two detail officers will be posted at west end of the esplanade and one detail officer at the east end of the esplanade to ensure the safety of the runners at the beginning and end of the race In order to ease congestion and keep traffic flowing a cruiser with a detail officer will block vehicle traffic traveling east on Plymouth Avenue, a cruiser/motorcycle at Satucket Avenue and Webster Avenue to assist traffic exiting the Brant Rock neighborhood. A cruiser/motorcycle blocking west bound traffic west on Ocean Street. A roving cruiser/motorcycle to assist with other safety/police issues. Total of 8 detail officers Appropriate signage must be placed along route to guide runners and warn motorists of the event Race officials must be stationed along Plymouth Avenue ensuring runners/walkers are staying in the right-hand lane and not impeding traffic traveling west on Plymouth Avenue All walkers and runners will be off of Plymouth Avenue in a timely manner in order to comply with Federal MUTCD standards and MASS DOT policy for detours and road closures Traffic will only be discouraged and at no time will the area be detoured without the presence of a Police Officer All participants and associated race equipment will be removed from the public ways after 60 minutes from the start of the race The Brant Rock Esplanade area will be detoured from 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. Marshfield Police will contact the Mass State Police Bomb Squad and request the dogs and technicians as we did last year to assist in ensuring safety of event Check with DPW to ensure streets are swept and coordinate for signage and saw horses The Fire Department will require a three-person detail consisting of two EMTs and a Supervisor. The MFD Community EMS Vehicle will traverse the race route behind the runners and remain at the finish line until all runners have finished. The MFD will also have their ATV at the Start/Finish Line to coordinate any FD resources. The vote was unanimous. Roll call vote: Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy - aye..” (Motion: Kilcoyne, second: Fidler)

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