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February 26, 2024
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 6:30 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)
Approve the updated Mooring/Skiff Regulations and Specification documents as proposed at the Select Board meeting on February 12, 2024
To approve the updated Mooring/Skiff Regulations and Specification documents as proposed at the Select Board meeting on February 12, 2024.
From the minutes
“James Kilcoyne moved, seconded by Lynne Fidler, to approve the updated Mooring/Skiff Regulations and Specification documents as proposed at the Select Board meeting on February 12, 2024. The vote was unanimous. Roll call vote: Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy - aye..” (Motion: Kilcoyne, second: Fidler)
Approve the increase in resident beach sticker fees from $55 to $60 for all stickers purchased online or in-person, furthermore to approve a $5.00 increase for all non-resident daily passes:...
To approve the increase in resident beach sticker fees from $55 to $60 for all stickers purchased online or in-person, furthermore to approve a $5.00 increase for all non-resident daily passes: Monday-Thursday increased from $20 to $25, Friday and Saturday from $25 to $30 and Sunday from $30 to $35, effective today February 26, 2024.
From the minutes
“James Kilcoyne moved, seconded by Lynne Fidler, to approve the increase in resident beach sticker fees from $55 to $60 for all stickers purchased online or in-person, furthermore to approve a $5.00 increase for all non-resident daily passes: Monday-Thursday increased from $20 to $25, Friday and Saturday from $25 to $30 and Sunday from $30 to $35, effective today February 26, 2024. The vote was unanimous. Roll call vote: Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy - aye..” (Motion: Kilcoyne, second: Fidler)
Authorize the Superintendent to submit the Statement of Interest to the MSBA for the Martinson Elementary School roof project with the following resolve: Resolved: Having convened in an open...
To authorize the Superintendent to submit the Statement of Interest to the MSBA for the Martinson Elementary School roof project with the following resolve: Resolved: Having convened in an open meeting on February 26, 2024 prior to the SOI submission closing date, the Select Board of the Town of Marshfield, in accordance with its charter, by-laws, and ordinances, has voted to authorize the Superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority the Statement of Interest Form dated February 22, 2024 for the Martinson Elementary School located at 275 Forest Street, Marshfield, MA which describes and explains the following deficiencies and the priority category(s) for which an application may be submitted to the Massachusetts School Building Authority in the future for the replacement of roofing systems and hereby further specifically acknowledges that by submitting this Statement of Interest Form, the Massachusetts School Building Authority in no way guarantees the acceptance or the approval of an application, the awarding of a grant or any other funding commitment from the Massachusetts School Building Authority, or commits the Town of Marshfield to filing an application for funding with the Massachusetts School Building Authority.
From the minutes
“James Kilcoyne moved, seconded by Lynne Fidler, to authorize the Superintendent to submit the Statement of Interest to the MSBA for the Martinson Elementary School roof project with the following resolve: Resolved: Having convened in an open meeting on February 26, 2024 prior to the SOI submission closing date, the Select Board of the Town of Marshfield, in accordance with its charter, by-laws, and ordinances, has voted to authorize the Superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority the Statement of Interest Form dated February 22, 2024 for the Martinson Elementary School located at 275 Forest Street, Marshfield, MA which describes and explains the following deficiencies and the priority category(s) for which an application may be submitted to the Massachusetts School Building Authority in the future for the replacement of roofing systems and hereby further specifically acknowledges that by submitting this Statement of Interest Form, the Massachusetts School Building Authority in no way guarantees the acceptance or the approval of an application, the awarding of a grant or any other funding commitment from the Massachusetts School Building Authority, or commits the Town of Marshfield to filing an application for funding with the Massachusetts School Building Authority. 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 all alcoholic beverages license for Erica Dougherty of Marshfield for South Shore Cocktails LLC on April 6, 2024 from 11:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. for the Chamber of...
To approve an indoor one-day all alcoholic beverages license for Erica Dougherty of Marshfield for South Shore Cocktails LLC on April 6, 2024 from 11:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. for the Chamber of Commerce Women Owned Business Expo at RT3 Stages, 125 Enterprise Drive, pending signoff from the Police and Fire Departments and submission of a copy of liquor liability insurance naming the Town of Marshfield as additional insured.
From the minutes
“James Kilcoyne moved, seconded by Lynne Fidler, to approve an indoor one-day all alcoholic beverages license for Erica Dougherty of Marshfield for South Shore Cocktails LLC on April 6, 2024 from 11:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. for the Chamber of Commerce Women Owned Business Expo at RT3 Stages, 125 Enterprise Drive , pending signoff from the Police and Fire Departments and submission of a copy of liquor liability insurance naming the Town of Marshfield as additional insured. 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 of Marshfield for the North River Arts Society on Saturday March 9, 2024 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at 157 Old Main...
To approve an indoor one-day wine and malt beverage license for Maureen Smith of Marshfield for the North River Arts Society on Saturday March 9, 2024 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at 157 Old Main Street, pending signoff from the Police and Fire Departments and submission of a copy of liquor liability insurance naming the Town of Marshfield 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 of Marshfield for the North River Arts Society on Saturday March 9, 2024 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at 157 Old Main Street, pending signoff from the Police and Fire Departments and submission of a copy of liquor liability insurance naming the Town of Marshfield as additional insured. 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 of Marshfield for the North River Arts Society on Saturday April 6, 2024 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at 157 Old Main...
To approve an indoor one-day wine and malt beverage license for Maureen Smith of Marshfield for the North River Arts Society on Saturday April 6, 2024 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at 157 Old Main Street, pending signoff from the Police and Fire Departments and submission of a copy of liquor liability insurance naming the Town of Marshfield 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 of Marshfield for the North River Arts Society on Saturday April 6, 2024 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at 157 Old Main Street, pending signoff from the Police and Fire Departments and submission of a copy of liquor liability insurance naming the Town of Marshfield as additional insured. The vote was unanimous. Roll call vote: Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye..” (Motion: Kilcoyne, second: Fidler)
Approve an outdoor one-day wine and malt beverage license for Paul Schiele of Kingston for 42nd Parallel Brewing Company on March 16, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. at 25 Dyke Road, pending...
To approve an outdoor one-day wine and malt beverage license for Paul Schiele of Kingston for 42nd Parallel Brewing Company on March 16, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. at 25 Dyke Road, pending signoff from the Police and Fire Departments and submission of a copy of liquor liability insurance naming the Town of Marshfield as additional insured.
From the minutes
“James Kilcoyne moved, seconded by Lynne Fidler, to approve an outdoor one-day wine and malt beverage license for Paul Schiele of Kingston for 42nd Parallel Brewing Company on March 16, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. at 25 Dyke Road, pending signoff from the Police and Fire Departments and submission of a copy of liquor liability insurance naming the Town of Marshfield as additional insured. The vote was unanimous. Roll call vote: Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye..” (Motion: Kilcoyne, second: Fidler)
Approve, after the fact, a temporary mobile home for Mary Schmid at 115 Idyl Wilde Circle for a six-month period beginning on February 15, 2024 to allow work to be done at their home
To approve, after the fact, a temporary mobile home for Mary Schmid at 115 Idyl Wilde Circle for a six-month period beginning on February 15, 2024 to allow work to be done at their home. This approval is contingent on there being suitable facilities within the temporary mobile housing for running water and sanitary sewage as approved by the Board of Health.
From the minutes
“James Kilcoyne moved, seconded by Lynne Fidler, to approve, after the fact, a temporary mobile home for Mary Schmid at 115 Idyl Wilde Circle for a six-month period beginning on February 15, 2024 to allow work to be done at their home. This approval is contingent on there being suitable facilities within the temporary mobile housing for running water and sanitary sewage as approved by the Board of Health. The vote was unanimous. Roll call vote: Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye..” (Motion: Kilcoyne, second: Fidler)
Waive the gas permit fee for Wrightington Gas for the replacement of the gas heater at the DPW's Furnace Brook pump station located at 457 Main Street
To waive the gas permit fee for Wrightington Gas for the replacement of the gas heater at the DPW's Furnace Brook pump station located at 457 Main Street.
From the minutes
“James Kilcoyne moved, seconded by Lynne Fidler, to waive the gas permit fee for Wrightington Gas for the replacement of the gas heater at the DPW's Furnace Brook pump station located at 457 Main Street. The vote was unanimous. Roll call vote: Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye..” (Motion: Kilcoyne, second: Fidler)
Request that the Town Administrator draft a letter to DEP Commissioner Bonnie Heiple to require Holtec, the licensed operator of the Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station, to "install, maintain, and use...
To request that the Town Administrator draft a letter to DEP Commissioner Bonnie Heiple to require Holtec, the licensed operator of the Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station, to "install, maintain, and use emission monitoring devices" to monitor the temperature of each of the dry casks and the evaporation (forced or natural) of any radioactively or chemically contaminated water that at any time resided in the reactor, torus, spent fuel pool and separator including air emissions.
From the minutes
“James Kilcoyne moved, seconded by Lynne Fidler, to request that the Town Administrator draft a letter to DEP Commissioner Bonnie Heiple to require Holtec, the licensed operator of the Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station, to "install, maintain, and use emission monitoring devices" to monitor the temperature of each of the dry casks and the evaporation (forced or natural) of any radioactively or chemically contaminated water that at any time resided in the reactor, torus, spent fuel pool and separator including air emissions. The vote was unanimous. Roll call vote: Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye..” (Motion: Kilcoyne, second: Fidler)
Accept the donation of approximately 2.2 acres of land on Corn Hill Lane (Parcel ID B16-01-25) and sign the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
To accept the donation of approximately 2.2 acres of land on Corn Hill Lane (Parcel ID B16-01-25) and sign the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The purpose of the MOU is to identify the roles and responsibilities of each party as they relate to the Corn Hill Lane Land Preservation Initiative. Specifically, this MOU is intended to establish a framework for the permanent preservation of the property owned by Peter and Roberta Fairbanks. The effective date of this MOU shall be in force from November 6, 2023 through December 31, 2024.
From the minutes
“James Kilcoyne moved, seconded by Lynne Fidler, to accept the donation of approximately 2.2 acres of land on Corn Hill Lane (Parcel ID B16-01-25) and sign the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The purpose of the MOU is to identify the roles and responsibilities of each party as they relate to the Corn Hill Lane Land Preservation Initiative. Specifically, this MOU is intended to establish a framework for the permanent preservation of the property owned by Peter and Roberta Fairbanks. The effective date of this MOU shall be in force from November 6, 2023 through December 31, 2024. The vote was unanimous. Roll call vote: Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye..” (Motion: Kilcoyne, second: Fidler)
Approve, after the fact, the request of the Girl Scouts to sell cookies at the Marshfield Dog Park on February 25, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. The Girl Scouts will be set up in the...
To approve, after the fact, the request of the Girl Scouts to sell cookies at the Marshfield Dog Park on February 25, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. The Girl Scouts will be set up in the parking lot, outside of the actual fenced in area of the dog park. The Girl Scouts may sell their cookies at the Dog Park on other days over the next two months as long as they notify the Town Administrator in writing in advance with the dates and times.
From the minutes
“James Kilcoyne moved, seconded by Lynne Fidler, to approve, after the fact, the request of the Girl Scouts to sell cookies at the Marshfield Dog Park on February 25, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. The Girl Scouts will be set up in the parking lot, outside of the actual fenced in area of the dog park. The Girl Scouts may sell their cookies at the Dog Park on other days over the next two months as long as they notify the Town Administrator in writing in advance with the dates and times. The vote was unanimous. Roll call vote: Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye..” (Motion: Kilcoyne, second: Fidler)
Approve the request of Nannette Parziale of the Original Brant Rock Village Association, to place a sign on the Brant Rock Esplanade to advertise their Kickoff to Summer cookout in June 2024
To approve the request of Nannette Parziale of the Original Brant Rock Village Association, to place a sign on the Brant Rock Esplanade to advertise their Kickoff to Summer cookout in June 2024.
From the minutes
“James Kilcoyne moved, seconded by Lynne Fidler, to approve the request of Nannette Parziale of the Original Brant Rock Village Association, to place a sign on the Brant Rock Esplanade to advertise their Kickoff to Summer cookout in June 2024. The vote was unanimous. Roll call vote: Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye..” (Motion: Kilcoyne, second: Fidler)
Accept the minutes of February 12, 2024 as written
To accept the minutes of February 12, 2024 as written.
From the minutes
“James Kilcoyne moved, seconded by Lynne Fidler, to accept the minutes of February 12, 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 7:50 p.m. and adjourn the meeting
To close the Executive Session at 7:50 p.m. and adjourn the meeting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kilcoyne moved, seconded by Ms. Fidler, to close the Executive Session at 7:50 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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