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March 11, 2024
20 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)
Notify the Chief in writing that the Board is not going to renew his employment contract
To notify the Chief in writing that the Board is not going to renew his employment contract.
From the minutes
“Stephen Darcy moved, seconded by Lynne Fidler, to notify the Chief in writing that the Board is not going to renew his employment contract. The vote was unanimous. Roll call vote: Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye..” (Motion: Darcy, 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, and then...
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, and then 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, and then 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 7:05 p.m. and return to open session
To close the Executive Session at 7:05 p.m. and return to open session.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kilcoyne moved, seconded by Ms. Fidler, to close the Executive Session at 7:05 p.m. and return to open session. The vote was unanimous. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye..” (Motion: Kilcoyne, second: Fidler)
Approve the change of DBA for Beach House Hospitality LLC from The Beachhouse B&G to Dukes' Beach House
To approve the change of DBA for Beach House Hospitality LLC from The Beachhouse B&G to Dukes' Beach House.
From the minutes
“James Kilcoyne moved, seconded by Lynne Fidler, to approve the change of DBA for Beach House Hospitality LLC from The Beachhouse B&G to Dukes' Beach House. The vote was unanimous. Roll call vote: Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy - aye..” (Motion: Kilcoyne, second: Fidler)
Approve the petition from Verizon New England, Inc. and NSTAR Electric Company D/B/A Eversource Energy requesting permission to install on Parsonage Street one (1) JO mid-span pole, 9315/519.5 on...
To approve the petition from Verizon New England, Inc. and NSTAR Electric Company D/B/A Eversource Energy requesting permission to install on Parsonage Street one (1) JO mid-span pole, 9315/519.5 on the easterly side of Parsonage Street. The new location being approximately four hundred twenty-four (424) feet southwest of the centerline of Webster Street; and is ninety-five (95) feet northeasterly of existing pole 9315/519; and is ninety-five (95) feet southwesterly of existing pole 9315/520. The work is being done to prevent sagging wires. Said poles to be erected substantially in accordance with the plan filed herewith marked-VZ N.E. Inc. Plan No. MA2024-07 Dated January 29, 2024.
From the minutes
“James Kilcoyne moved, seconded by Lynne Fidler, to approve the petition from Verizon New England, Inc. and NSTAR Electric Company D/B/A Eversource Energy requesting permission to install on Parsonage Street one (1) JO mid-span pole, 9315/519.5 on the easterly side of Parsonage Street. The new location being approximately four hundred twenty-four (424) feet southwest of the centerline of Webster Street; and is ninety-five (95) feet northeasterly of existing pole 9315/519; and is ninety-five (95) feet southwesterly of existing pole 9315/520. The work is being done to prevent sagging wires. Said poles to be erected substantially in accordance with the plan filed herewith marked-VZ N.E. Inc. Plan No. MA2024-07 Dated January 29, 2024. The vote was unanimous. Roll call vote: Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy - aye..” (Motion: Kilcoyne, second: Fidler)
Approve the petition from Verizon New England, Inc. and NSTAR Electric Company D/B/A Eversource Energy requesting permission to install on Indiana Street one (1) JO pole, 145/5.5 on the...
To approve the petition from Verizon New England, Inc. and NSTAR Electric Company D/B/A Eversource Energy requesting permission to install on Indiana Street one (1) JO pole, 145/5.5 on the southeasterly side of Indiana Street. The new location being approximately seven hundred thirty-six (736) feet northeast of the centerline of South River Street; and is twenty (20) feet northeasterly of existing pole 145/5; and is one hundred forty-three (143) feet southwesterly of existing pole 145/6. Said pole to be erected substantially in accordance with the plan filed herewith marked-VZ N.E. Inc. Plan No. MA2024-08 dated January 29, 2024.
From the minutes
“James Kilcoyne moved, seconded by Lynne Fidler, to approve the petition from Verizon New England, Inc. and NSTAR Electric Company D/B/A Eversource Energy requesting permission to install on Indiana Street one (1) JO pole, 145/5.5 on the southeasterly side of Indiana Street. The new location being approximately seven hundred thirty-six (736) feet northeast of the centerline of South River Street; and is twenty (20) feet northeasterly of existing pole 145/5; and is one hundred forty-three (143) feet southwesterly of existing pole 145/6. Said pole to be erected substantially in accordance with the plan filed herewith marked-VZ N.E. Inc. Plan No. MA2024-08 dated January 29, 2024. The vote was unanimous. Roll call vote: Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy - aye..” (Motion: Kilcoyne, second: Fidler)
Accept the donation of $200 from Atlantic Pratt Oil Co., Inc. and $50 from Ned Bangs, to the Recreation Trails Committee Donation/Gift account to be used for trail improvements
To accept the donation of $200 from Atlantic Pratt Oil Co., Inc. and $50 from Ned Bangs, to the Recreation Trails Committee Donation/Gift account to be used for trail improvements.
From the minutes
“James Kilcoyne moved, seconded by Lynne Fidler, to accept the donation of $200 from Atlantic Pratt Oil Co., Inc. and $50 from Ned Bangs, to the Recreation Trails Committee Donation/Gift account to be used for trail improvements. The vote was unanimous. Roll call vote: Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye..” (Motion: Kilcoyne, second: Fidler)
Appoint Sam Malafronte to the Conservation Commission for the remainder of a three-year term expiring on June 30, 2024
To appoint Sam Malafronte to the Conservation Commission for the remainder of a three-year term expiring on June 30, 2024.
From the minutes
“James Kilcoyne moved, seconded by Lynne Fidler, to appoint Sam Malafronte to the Conservation Commission for the remainder of a three-year term expiring on June 30, 2024. The vote was unanimous. Roll call vote: Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye..” (Motion: Kilcoyne, second: Fidler)
Accept the Disclosure of Financial Interest form filed by Michael Maresco
To accept the Disclosure of Financial Interest form filed by Michael Maresco.
From the minutes
“James Kilcoyne moved, seconded by Lynne Fidler, to accept the Disclosure of Financial Interest form filed by Michael Maresco. The vote was unanimous. Roll call vote: Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye..” (Motion: Kilcoyne, second: Fidler)
Extend the closure of Beach House Hospitality LLC dba Dukes' Beach House through April 15, 2024
To extend the closure of Beach House Hospitality LLC dba Dukes' Beach House through April 15, 2024.
From the minutes
“James Kilcoyne moved, seconded by Lynne Fidler, to extend the closure of Beach House Hospitality LLC dba Dukes' Beach House through April 15, 2024. The vote was unanimous. Roll call vote: Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy - aye..” (Motion: Kilcoyne, second: Fidler)
Elevate Brian Sullivan from an associate member to a full member of the Zoning Board of Appeals
To elevate Brian Sullivan from an associate member to a full member of the Zoning Board of Appeals.
From the minutes
“James Kilcoyne moved, seconded by Lynne Fidler, to elevate Brian Sullivan from an associate member to a full member of the Zoning Board of Appeals. The vote was unanimous. Roll call vote: Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye..” (Motion: Kilcoyne, second: Fidler)
Appoint Mack Brothers as an Associate Member of the Zoning Board of Appeals
To appoint Mack Brothers as an Associate Member of the Zoning Board of Appeals.
From the minutes
“James Kilcoyne moved, seconded by Lynne Fidler, to appoint Mack Brothers as an Associate Member of the Zoning Board of Appeals. The vote was unanimous. Roll call vote: Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye..” (Motion: Kilcoyne, second: Fidler)
Accept these 17 donations totaling $2050 for the Veterans Services Department
To accept these 17 donations totaling $2050 for the Veterans Services Department.
From the minutes
“James Kilcoyne moved, seconded by Lynne Fidler, to accept these 17 donations totaling $2050 for the Veterans Services Department. The vote was unanimous. Roll call vote: Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye..” (Motion: Kilcoyne, second: Fidler)
Accept on behalf of the Council on Aging, donations of $50 from Ann M. Kenny for taxes prepared and $50 from Paul McRae Sr. in memory of Franny Bell
To accept on behalf of the Council on Aging, donations of $50 from Ann M. Kenny for taxes prepared and $50 from Paul McRae Sr. in memory of Franny Bell.
From the minutes
“James Kilcoyne moved, seconded by Lynne Fidler, to accept on behalf of the Council on Aging, donations of $50 from Ann M. Kenny for taxes prepared and $50 from Paul McRae Sr. in memory of Franny Bell. The vote was unanimous. Roll call vote: Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye..” (Motion: Kilcoyne, second: Fidler)
Accept on behalf of the Board of Health, the donation of a plotter valued at $1500 from Patrick McGonagle in memory of his brother Sean
To accept on behalf of the Board of Health, the donation of a plotter valued at $1500 from Patrick McGonagle in memory of his brother Sean.
From the minutes
“James Kilcoyne moved, seconded by Lynne Fidler, to accept on behalf of the Board of Health, the donation of a plotter valued at $1500 from Patrick McGonagle in memory of his brother Sean. The vote was unanimous. Roll call vote: Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye..” (Motion: Kilcoyne, second: Fidler)
Waive electrical permit fees for Mike Pieczek of Hi-Voltage for work being done for the Water Department at 96 Church Street and 485 Ferry Street
To waive electrical permit fees for Mike Pieczek of Hi-Voltage for work being done for the Water Department at 96 Church Street and 485 Ferry Street.
From the minutes
“James Kilcoyne moved, seconded by Lynne Fidler, to waive electrical permit fees for Mike Pieczek of Hi-Voltage for work being done for the Water Department at 96 Church Street and 485 Ferry Street. 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 Katie Sheerin of the JPH Foundation for their Community Music Night on March 22, 2024 from 7:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m., pending signoff...
To approve an indoor one-day wine and malt beverage license for Katie Sheerin of the JPH Foundation for their Community Music Night on March 22, 2024 from 7:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m., 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 Katie Sheerin of the JPH Foundation for their Community Music Night on March 22, 2024 from 7:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m., 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 the request from the National MS Society to route the Cape Cod Getaway through the Town of Marshfield on Saturday June 29, 2024 between 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. with a rest stop at the...
To approve the request from the National MS Society to route the Cape Cod Getaway through the Town of Marshfield on Saturday June 29, 2024 between 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. with a rest stop at the Eames Way School, pending signoff from the Fire and Police Departments.
From the minutes
“James Kilcoyne moved, seconded by Lynne Fidler, to approve the request from the National MS Society to route the Cape Cod Getaway through the Town of Marshfield on Saturday June 29, 2024 between 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. with a rest stop at the Eames Way School, pending signoff from the Fire and Police Departments. 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 28, 2024 as written
To accept the minutes of February 28, 2024 as written.
From the minutes
“James Kilcoyne moved, seconded by Lynne Fidler, to accept the minutes of February 28, 2024 as written. The vote was unanimous. Roll call vote: Mr. Kilcoyne – aye; Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy - aye..” (Motion: Kilcoyne, second: Fidler)
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