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July 8, 2024
16 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Lynne E. Fidler, Stephen R. Darcy, Eric S. Kelley
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
“Ms. Fidler moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to open the meeting at 6:30 p.m. The vote was unanimous. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye; Mr. Kelley – aye..” (Motion: Fidler, second: Darcy)
Go into Executive Session to discuss charges of criminal misconduct or consider the filing of a criminal complaint pursuant to MGL c.30 §21(a)(5), and then return to open session
To go into Executive Session to discuss charges of criminal misconduct or consider the filing of a criminal complaint pursuant to MGL c.30 §21(a)(5), and then return to open session.
From the minutes
“Ms. Fidler moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to go into Executive Session to discuss charges of criminal misconduct or consider the filing of a criminal complaint pursuant to MGL c.30 §21(a)(5), and then return to open session. The vote was unanimous. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye; Mr. Kelley – aye..” (Motion: Fidler, second: Darcy)
Close the Executive Session at 6:55 p.m. and return to open session
To close the Executive Session at 6:55 p.m. and return to open session.
From the minutes
“Ms. Fidler moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to close the Executive Session at 6:55 p.m. and return to open session. The vote was unanimous. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye; Mr. Kelley – aye..” (Motion: Fidler, second: Darcy)
Instruct the Town Administrator to send the approved letter from the Select Board to the Department of Environmental Protection asking for their assistance with the PFAS issue at the proposed 40B...
To instruct the Town Administrator to send the approved letter from the Select Board to the Department of Environmental Protection asking for their assistance with the PFAS issue at the proposed 40B project off of Ferry Street.
From the minutes
“Lynne Fidler moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to instruct the Town Administrator to send the approved letter from the Select Board to the Department of Environmental Protection asking for their assistance with the PFAS issue at the proposed 40B project off of Ferry Street. The vote was unanimous. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye; Mr. Kelley – aye..” (Motion: Fidler, second: Darcy)
Accept the donation from Marshfield Girls Soccer of a score board and solar charging kit valued at $7,058 to be placed at the Governor Winslow School
To accept the donation from Marshfield Girls Soccer of a score board and solar charging kit valued at $7,058 to be placed at the Governor Winslow School.
From the minutes
“Lynne Fidler moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to accept the donation from Marshfield Girls Soccer of a score board and solar charging kit valued at $7,058 to be placed at the Governor Winslow School. The vote was unanimous. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye; Mr. Kelley – aye..” (Motion: Fidler, second: Darcy)
Approve commercial parking permits for Marshfield Friends of Music and MHS Athletic Boosters to use Town owned land to help with parking for the 2024 Marshfield Fair from August 16-25, 2024
To approve commercial parking permits for Marshfield Friends of Music and MHS Athletic Boosters to use Town owned land to help with parking for the 2024 Marshfield Fair from August 16-25, 2024.
From the minutes
“Lynne Fidler moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to approve commercial parking permits for Marshfield Friends of Music and MHS Athletic Boosters to use Town owned land to help with parking for the 2024 Marshfield Fair from August 16-25, 2024. The vote was unanimous. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye; Mr. Kelley – aye..” (Motion: Fidler, second: Darcy)
Amend the previous approval to film at Rexhame Beach on June 21 and 22, 2024 to a new date of July 15, 2024 from 6:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. The police and beaches are requiring that details be...
To amend the previous approval to film at Rexhame Beach on June 21 and 22, 2024 to a new date of July 15, 2024 from 6:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. The police and beaches are requiring that details be hired and ATS will pay the normal fee for parking at Rexhame Beach for each of their vehicles. The film crew is cognizant of the wildlife and sensitive species in the dunes and have found other locations to use to protect the wildlife. Approval is contingent on sign off from the Police, Fire and Beach departments.
From the minutes
“Lynne Fidler moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to amend the previous approval to film at Rexhame Beach on June 21 and 22, 2024 to a new date of July 15, 2024 from 6:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. The police and beaches are requiring that details be hired and ATS will pay the normal fee for parking at Rexhame Beach for each of their vehicles. The film crew is cognizant of the wildlife and sensitive species in the dunes and have found other locations to use to protect the wildlife. Approval is contingent on sign off from the Police, Fire and Beach departments. The vote was unanimous. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye; Mr. Kelley – aye..” (Motion: Fidler, second: Darcy)
Grant an annual peddlers license to Brooke Costa, B's Ice Cream, for an ice cream trailer to operate at events in the Town of Marshfield pending sign off from Police, Fire and Collector's Office
To grant an annual peddlers license to Brooke Costa, B's Ice Cream, for an ice cream trailer to operate at events in the Town of Marshfield pending sign off from Police, Fire and Collector's Office.
From the minutes
“Lynne Fidler moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to grant an annual peddlers license to Brooke Costa, B's Ice Cream, for an ice cream trailer to operate at events in the Town of Marshfield pending sign off from Police, Fire and Collector's Office. The vote was unanimous. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye; Mr. Kelley – aye..” (Motion: Fidler, second: Darcy)
Approve the request of Elle Jarvis for H Cole Club to host an event for Boston Cityscapes on Rexhame Beach on August 2, 2024 from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. for approximately 50 guests with no...
To approve the request of Elle Jarvis for H Cole Club to host an event for Boston Cityscapes on Rexhame Beach on August 2, 2024 from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. for approximately 50 guests with no alcoholic beverages, pending signoff from the Police, Fire and Beach departments and signing licensing agreement and paying a fee of $500 in addition to paying parking fees for all vehicles, police details, beach staff and having the cooking area roped off. The
Yes: DarcyNo: Fidler, Kelley
From the minutes
“Lynne Fidler moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to approve the request of Elle Jarvis for H Cole Club to host an event for Boston Cityscapes on Rexhame Beach on August 2, 2024 from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. for approximately 50 guests with no alcoholic beverages, pending signoff from the Police, Fire and Beach departments and signing licensing agreement and paying a fee of $500 in addition to paying parking fees for all vehicles, police details, beach staff and having the cooking area roped off. The motion was defeated with a vote of 1:2. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Fidler – nay; Mr. Darcy – aye; Mr. Kelley – nay..” (Motion: Fidler, second: Darcy)
Approve the application from Fiesta Shows for a Sunday Entertainment license for the Marshfield Fair for Sunday August 18 and Sunday August 25, with hours of operation from 12:00 p.m. until 11:00...
To approve the application from Fiesta Shows for a Sunday Entertainment license for the Marshfield Fair for Sunday August 18 and Sunday August 25, with hours of operation from 12:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. for amusement rides and games, pending sign off from the Police, Fire and Building Departments.
From the minutes
“Lynne Fidler moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to approve the application from Fiesta Shows for a Sunday Entertainment license for the Marshfield Fair for Sunday August 18 and Sunday August 25, with hours of operation from 12:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. for amusement rides and games, pending sign off from the Police, Fire and Building Departments. The vote was unanimous. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye; Mr. Kelley – aye..” (Motion: Fidler, second: Darcy)
Grant an indoor one day wine & malt beverage license to Maureen Smith of the North River Arts Society located at 157 Old Main Street on Thursday, July 18, 2024 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. for...
To grant an indoor one day wine & malt beverage license to Maureen Smith of the North River Arts Society located at 157 Old Main Street on Thursday, July 18, 2024 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. for their exhibit opening, pending sign off from the Marshfield Police, proof of TIPs training and liquor liability insurance naming the Town of Marshfield as additional insured.
From the minutes
“Lynne Fidler moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to grant an indoor one day wine & malt beverage license to Maureen Smith of the North River Arts Society located at 157 Old Main Street on Thursday, July 18, 2024 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. for their exhibit opening, pending sign off from the Marshfield Police, proof of TIPs training and liquor liability insurance naming the Town of Marshfield as additional insured. The vote was unanimous. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye; Mr. Kelley – aye..” (Motion: Fidler, second: Darcy)
Approve the request of Dave Will, Race Director for the 20th Annual Marshfield Hills General Store Run for the Hills 5K on Monday September 2, 2024 beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Old Main Street with...
To approve the request of Dave Will, Race Director for the 20th Annual Marshfield Hills General Store Run for the Hills 5K on Monday September 2, 2024 beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Old Main Street with the request that they provide more details on the final disbursement of funds from this event and pending approval from Police and Fire Departments.
From the minutes
“Lynne Fidler moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to approve the request of Dave Will, Race Director for the 20th Annual Marshfield Hills General Store Run for the Hills 5K on Monday September 2, 2024 beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Old Main Street with the request that they provide more details on the final disbursement of funds from this event and pending approval from Police and Fire Departments. The vote was unanimous. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye; Mr. Kelley – aye..” (Motion: Fidler, second: Darcy)
Approve "after the fact" the request of Michael Gibbons and Ryan Stark of Rafferty's Pub to temporarily close their licensed premise from Sunday June 23, 2024 through Monday July 8, 2024
To approve "after the fact" the request of Michael Gibbons and Ryan Stark of Rafferty's Pub to temporarily close their licensed premise from Sunday June 23, 2024 through Monday July 8, 2024. The purpose of this closure was to make renovations to the lounge and bar areas of the restaurant. Building, plumbing and electrical permits were obtained for the work.
From the minutes
“Lynne Fidler moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to approve "after the fact" the request of Michael Gibbons and Ryan Stark of Rafferty's Pub to temporarily close their licensed premise from Sunday June 23, 2024 through Monday July 8, 2024. The purpose of this closure was to make renovations to the lounge and bar areas of the restaurant. Building, plumbing and electrical permits were obtained for the work. The vote was unanimous. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye; Mr. Kelley – aye..” (Motion: Fidler, second: Darcy)
Approve on behalf of the Veterans Services Department the following three donations: $100 from Joseph and Carol Hanlon, $1000 from Ray and Elaine Gajewski, and $140.50 from MacKinnon and Madison...
To approve on behalf of the Veterans Services Department the following three donations: $100 from Joseph and Carol Hanlon, $1000 from Ray and Elaine Gajewski, and $140.50 from MacKinnon and Madison Coulstring (money raised from their lemonade stand).
From the minutes
“Lynne Fidler moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to approve on behalf of the Veterans Services Department the following three donations: $100 from Joseph and Carol Hanlon, $1000 from Ray and Elaine Gajewski, and $140.50 from MacKinnon and Madison Coulstring (money raised from their lemonade stand). The vote was unanimous. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye; Mr. Kelley – aye..” (Motion: Fidler, second: Darcy)
Accept the minutes of June 24, 2024 as written
To accept the minutes of June 24, 2024 as written.
From the minutes
“Lynne Fidler moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to accept the minutes of June 24, 2024 as written. The vote was unanimous. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye; Mr. Kelley – aye..” (Motion: Fidler, second: Darcy)
Adjourn the meeting at 8:35 p.m.
To adjourn the meeting at 8:35 p.m.
From the minutes
“Lynne Fidler moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to adjourn the meeting at 8:35 p.m. The vote was unanimous. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye; Mr. Kelley – aye..” (Motion: Fidler, second: Darcy)
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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