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January 29, 2024
16 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 6:30 p.m.
To open the meeting at 6:30 p.m.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kilcoyne moved, seconded by Ms. Fidler, to open the meeting 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)
Find that the dogs Otis and Bruno are dangerous dogs
To find that the dogs Otis and Bruno are dangerous dogs.
From the minutes
“James Kilcoyne moved, seconded by Lynne Fidler, to find that the dogs Otis and Bruno are dangerous dogs. The vote was unanimous. Roll call vote: Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye..” (Motion: Kilcoyne, second: Fidler)
Order the following disposition: 1) that the dogs be humanely restrained at all times when outside the home; provided, however, neither dog shall be chained, tethered or otherwise tied to an...
To order the following disposition: 1) that the dogs be humanely restrained at all times when outside the home; provided, however, neither dog shall be chained, tethered or otherwise tied to an inanimate object including, but not limited to, a tree, post or building; 2) that the dogs shall be confined when at the premises at 174 Cedar Acres Road either to the interior of the home; provided, however, that ''confined'' shall mean securely confined indoors or confined outdoors in a securely enclosed and locked pen or dog run area upon the premises of the owner or keeper; 3) that owner, Ms. Nunes, shall install on or before May 1, 2024, a chained linked or other equivalent pen at the premises at 174 Cedar Acres Road to securely confine the two dogs and that said pen, that such pen or dog run shall have a secure roof, and if such enclosure has no floor secured to the sides thereof, the sides shall be embedded into the ground for not less than 2 feet; and provided further, that within the confines of such pen or dog run, a dog house or have a proper shelter from the elements shall be provided to protect the dogs; 4) that when the dogs are removed from the premises at 174 Cedar Acres Road, of the owner or the premises of the person keeping the dogs, the dogs shall be securely and humanely muzzled and restrained with a chain or other tethering device having a minimum tensile strength of 300 pounds and not exceeding 3 feet in length. James Kilcoyne asked when Ms. Nunes thought she wou
From the minutes
“James Kilcoyne moved, seconded by Lynne Fidler, to order the following disposition: 1) that the dogs be humanely restrained at all times when outside the home; provided, however, neither dog shall be chained, tethered or otherwise tied to an inanimate object including, but not limited to, a tree, post or building; 2) that the dogs shall be confined when at the premises at 174 Cedar Acres Road either to the interior of the home; provided, however, that ''confined'' shall mean securely confined indoors or confined outdoors in a securely enclosed and locked pen or dog run area upon the premises of the owner or keeper; 3) that owner, Ms. Nunes, shall install on or before May 1, 2024, a chained linked or other equivalent pen at the premises at 174 Cedar Acres Road to securely confine the two dogs and that said pen, that such pen or dog run shall have a secure roof, and if such enclosure has no floor secured to the sides thereof, the sides shall be embedded into the ground for not less than 2 feet; and provided further, that within the confines of such pen or dog run, a dog house or have a proper shelter from the elements shall be provided to protect the dogs; 4) that when the dogs are removed from the premises at 174 Cedar Acres Road, of the owner or the premises of the person keeping the dogs, the dogs shall be securely and humanely muzzled and restrained with a chain or other tethering device having a minimum tensile strength of 300 pounds and not exceeding 3 feet in length. James Kilcoyne asked when Ms. Nunes thought she would have the fence installed. Ms. Nunes could not answer this question. Stephen Darcy suggested setting a date of May 1, 2024 for installation of the fence. Mr. Kilcoyne added to the motion that the outside enclosure in section 2 be installed by May 1, 2024 at which time the Animal Control Officer will inspect it to ensure that it is in compliance. The vote was unanimous. Roll call vote: Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye..” (Motion: Kilcoyne, second: Fidler)
Adopt the new Document Review Policy as previously outlined to improve public visibility of proposed document changes or adoption of new and expanded policies
To adopt the new Document Review Policy as previously outlined to improve public visibility of proposed document changes or adoption of new and expanded policies.
From the minutes
“James Kilcoyne moved, seconded by Lynne Fidler, to adopt the new Document Review Policy as previously outlined to improve public visibility of proposed document changes or adoption of new and expanded policies. The vote was unanimous. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye..” (Motion: Kilcoyne, second: Fidler)
Approve the budget as presented and turn it over to the Advisory Board
To approve the budget as presented and turn it over to the Advisory Board.
From the minutes
“James Kilcoyne moved, seconded by Lynne Fidler, to approve the budget as presented and turn it over to the Advisory Board. The vote was unanimous. Roll call vote: Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy - aye..” (Motion: Kilcoyne, second: Fidler)
Approve an indoor one-day wine and malt beverage license for Maureen Smith on behalf of the North River Arts Society, 157 Old Main Street, pending signoff from the Police and Fire Departments and...
To approve an indoor one-day wine and malt beverage license for Maureen Smith on behalf of the North River Arts Society, 157 Old Main Street, pending signoff from the Police and Fire Departments and receipt of a copy of certificate of liquor liability insurance naming the Town as additional insured.
From the minutes
“James Kilcoyne moved, seconded by Lynne Fidler, to approve an indoor one-day wine and malt beverage license for Maureen Smith on behalf of the North River Arts Society, 157 Old Main Street, pending signoff from the Police and Fire Departments and receipt of a copy of certificate of liquor liability insurance naming the Town as additional insured. The vote was unanimous. Roll call vote: Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy - aye..” (Motion: Kilcoyne, second: Fidler)
Appoint Joseph Miller to the Recreation Trails Committee as an alternate member for the remainder of a three-year term that expires on June 30, 2024
To appoint Joseph Miller to the Recreation Trails Committee as an alternate member for the remainder of a three-year term that expires on June 30, 2024.
From the minutes
“James Kilcoyne moved, seconded by Lynne Fidler, to appoint Joseph Miller to the Recreation Trails Committee as an alternate member for the remainder of a three-year term that expires on June 30, 2024. The vote was unanimous. Roll call vote: Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye..” (Motion: Kilcoyne, second: Fidler)
Approve the request to hold the 9th Annual ALS One Polar Plunge at Rexhame Beach on Saturday, April 6, 2024 pending sign-off by the Police, Fire and Beach Departments
To approve the request to hold the 9th Annual ALS One Polar Plunge at Rexhame Beach on Saturday, April 6, 2024 pending sign-off by the Police, Fire and Beach Departments.
From the minutes
“James Kilcoyne moved, seconded by Lynne Fidler, to approve the request to hold the 9th Annual ALS One Polar Plunge at Rexhame Beach on Saturday, April 6, 2024 pending sign-off by the Police, Fire and Beach Departments. The vote was unanimous. Roll call vote: Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye..” (Motion: Kilcoyne, second: Fidler)
Approve the request from South Shore Race Management to hold the "Run to the Rock" 5k, 10k and half marathon on Saturday September 7, 2024 beginning at 8:00 a.m. starting and ending at Brant Rock...
To approve the request from South Shore Race Management to hold the "Run to the Rock" 5k, 10k and half marathon on Saturday September 7, 2024 beginning at 8:00 a.m. starting and ending at Brant Rock pending sign-off by the Police and Fire Departments.
From the minutes
“James Kilcoyne moved, seconded by Lynne Fidler, to approve the request from South Shore Race Management to hold the "Run to the Rock" 5k, 10k and half marathon on Saturday September 7, 2024 beginning at 8:00 a.m. starting and ending at Brant Rock pending sign-off by the Police and Fire Departments. The vote was unanimous. Roll call vote: Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye..” (Motion: Kilcoyne, second: Fidler)
Waive the Zoning Board of Appeals fee for the dam removal project at Veterans Park, 2200 Ocean Street and 25 Main Street
To waive the Zoning Board of Appeals fee for the dam removal project at Veterans Park, 2200 Ocean Street and 25 Main Street.
From the minutes
“James Kilcoyne moved, seconded by Lynne Fidler, to waive the Zoning Board of Appeals fee for the dam removal project at Veterans Park, 2200 Ocean Street and 25 Main Street. The vote was unanimous. Roll call vote: Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye..” (Motion: Kilcoyne, second: Fidler)
Approve the request to use Marshfield Town Pier as a weigh-in point for the 3rd Annual Northeast Bluefin Showdown tournament from June 26, 2024 through June 30, 2024
To approve the request to use Marshfield Town Pier as a weigh-in point for the 3rd Annual Northeast Bluefin Showdown tournament from June 26, 2024 through June 30, 2024. Marshfield will be joining Portland Maine as the other alternative weigh-in point for the event which is headquartered in Newburyport.
From the minutes
“James Kilcoyne moved, seconded by Lynne Fidler, to approve the request to use Marshfield Town Pier as a weigh-in point for the 3rd Annual Northeast Bluefin Showdown tournament from June 26, 2024 through June 30, 2024. Marshfield will be joining Portland Maine as the other alternative weigh-in point for the event which is headquartered in Newburyport. The vote was unanimous. Roll call vote: Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye..” (Motion: Kilcoyne, second: Fidler)
Appoint the following people to the Age Friendly Steering Committee: Ned Bangs, Dave Cheney, Marilee Commerford, Joanne LaFerrara, Fred Monaco, Nancy Masiello, Bonnie Owens, Christopher White,...
To appoint the following people to the Age Friendly Steering Committee: Ned Bangs, Dave Cheney, Marilee Commerford, Joanne LaFerrara, Fred Monaco, Nancy Masiello, Bonnie Owens, Christopher White, Safety Officer Jason Luchetti, Town Planner Greg Guimond and Town Administrator Michael Maresco.
From the minutes
“James Kilcoyne moved, seconded by Lynne Fidler, to appoint the following people to the Age Friendly Steering Committee: Ned Bangs, Dave Cheney, Marilee Commerford, Joanne LaFerrara, Fred Monaco, Nancy Masiello, Bonnie Owens, Christopher White, Safety Officer Jason Luchetti, Town Planner Greg Guimond and Town Administrator Michael Maresco. The vote was unanimous. Roll call vote: Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye..” (Motion: Kilcoyne, second: Fidler)
Declare 20 chairs as surplus for destruction or donation to a non-profit organization
To declare 20 chairs as surplus for destruction or donation to a non-profit organization.
From the minutes
“James Kilcoyne moved, seconded by Lynne Fidler, to declare 20 chairs as surplus for destruction or donation to a non-profit organization. The vote was unanimous. Roll call vote: Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye..” (Motion: Kilcoyne, second: Fidler)
Accept the minutes of January 22, 2024 as written
To accept the minutes of January 22, 2024 as written.
From the minutes
“James Kilcoyne moved, seconded by Lynne Fidler, to accept the minutes of January 22, 2024 as written. The vote was unanimous. Roll call vote: Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy - aye..” (Motion: Kilcoyne, second: Fidler)
Go into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining that if conducted in open session may have 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 detrimental effect 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 strategy with respect to collective bargaining that if conducted in open session may have detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the Town, not to return to open session. The vote was unanimous. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye..” (Motion: Kilcoyne, second: Fidler)
Close the Executive Session at 9:10 p.m. and adjourn the meeting
To close the Executive Session at 9:10 p.m. and adjourn the meeting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kilcoyne moved, seconded by Ms. Fidler, to close the Executive Session at 9:10 p.m. and adjourn the meeting. The vote was unanimous. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye..” (Motion: Kilcoyne, second: Fidler)
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