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November 18, 2024
16 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Lynne E. Fidler, Stephen R. Darcy, Eric S. Kelley
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Stephen R. Darcy arrived late (6:01pm)
Every vote, in order
Open the meeting at 6:00p.m
To open the meeting at 6:00p.m.
From the minutes
“Ms. Fidler moved, seconded by Mr. Kelley, to open the meeting at 6:00p.m. The vote was 2:0. Roll Call Vote called by Town Administrator: Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – absent; Mr. Kelley – aye..” (Motion: Fidler, second: Kelley)
Go into Executive Session to conduct strategy regarding pending Opioid Litigation in which an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the Select Board to return to...
To go into Executive Session to conduct strategy regarding pending Opioid Litigation in which an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the Select Board to return to open session at the conclusion of the Executive Session.
From the minutes
“Ms. Fidler moved, seconded by Mr. Kelley, to go into Executive Session to conduct strategy regarding pending Opioid Litigation in which an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the Select Board to return to open session at the conclusion of the Executive Session. The vote was 3:0. Roll Call Vote called by Town Administrator: Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye; Mr. Kelley – aye..” (Motion: Fidler, second: Kelley)
Return to Open Session
To return to Open Session.
From the minutes
“Ms. Fidler moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to return to Open Session. The vote was 3:0. Roll Call Vote called by Town Administrator: Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye; Mr. Kelley – aye..” (Motion: Fidler, second: Darcy)
Accept the following donations on behalf of the Recreation Trails Committee; $700.00 from Joanne Butterall for two benches; one to be installed on agreed location off the Bridle Path and one to be...
To accept the following donations on behalf of the Recreation Trails Committee; $700.00 from Joanne Butterall for two benches; one to be installed on agreed location off the Bridle Path and one to be installed at the Ferry Street parking lot, close to the exiting kiosk and $350.00 for one bench to be installed in the Furnace Brook Watershed, Yellow Trail. The benches are built and transported by the Marshfield High School Building and Construction class. Funds received from these donations to be placed in the Recreation Trails Committee, Donation/Gift Account.
From the minutes
“Ms. Fidler moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to accept the following donations on behalf of the Recreation Trails Committee; $700.00 from Joanne Butterall for two benches; one to be installed on agreed location off the Bridle Path and one to be installed at the Ferry Street parking lot, close to the exiting kiosk and $350.00 for one bench to be installed in the Furnace Brook Watershed, Yellow Trail. The benches are built and transported by the Marshfield High School Building and Construction class. Funds received from these donations to be placed in the Recreation Trails Committee, Donation/Gift Account. The vote was 3:0. Roll Call Vote called by Town Administrator: Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye; Mr. Kelley – aye..” (Motion: Fidler, second: Darcy)
Approve on behalf of the Recreational Trails Committee to hold their Winter Mountain Bike Race on January 26, 2025, from 8:00am to 4:00pm, with an inclement weather date of February 2, 2025, from...
To approve on behalf of the Recreational Trails Committee to hold their Winter Mountain Bike Race on January 26, 2025, from 8:00am to 4:00pm, with an inclement weather date of February 2, 2025, from 8:00am to 4:00pm. Proceeds after expenses to be given to the New England Mountain Bike Association, Council of Aging, and the Recreation Trail Committee.
From the minutes
“Ms. Fidler moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to approve on behalf of the Recreational Trails Committee to hold their Winter Mountain Bike Race on January 26, 2025, from 8:00am to 4:00pm, with an inclement weather date of February 2, 2025, from 8:00am to 4:00pm. Proceeds after expenses to be given to the New England Mountain Bike Association, Council of Aging, and the Recreation Trail Committee. The vote was 3:0. Roll Call Vote called by Town Administrator: Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye; Mr. Kelley – aye..” (Motion: Fidler, second: Darcy)
Approve the application for transfer of an Annual All Alcohol Package Store License from KP Enterprises Inc. d/b/a Ocean Bluff Packet, Rashmi J. Patel, Manager to Kiya Yug Ram Corp. d/b/a Ocean...
To approve the application for transfer of an Annual All Alcohol Package Store License from KP Enterprises Inc. d/b/a Ocean Bluff Packet, Rashmi J. Patel, Manager to Kiya Yug Ram Corp. d/b/a Ocean Bluff Packet, Kajalben Patel, Manager. Premises located at 555 Ocean Street, Marshfield, Massachusetts with the following hours: Monday through Saturday: 8:00a.m. to 11:00p.m.; Sunday: 10:00a.m. – 11:00p.m.
From the minutes
“Ms. Fidler moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to approve the application for transfer of an Annual All Alcohol Package Store License from KP Enterprises Inc. d/b/a Ocean Bluff Packet, Rashmi J. Patel, Manager to Kiya Yug Ram Corp. d/b/a Ocean Bluff Packet, Kajalben Patel, Manager. Premises located at 555 Ocean Street, Marshfield, Massachusetts with the following hours: Monday through Saturday: 8:00a.m. to 11:00p.m.; Sunday: 10:00a.m. – 11:00p.m. The vote was 3:0. Roll Call Vote called by Town Administrator: Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye; Mr. Kelley – aye..” (Motion: Fidler, second: Darcy)
Take a brief recess to allow for a brief citation presentation and to take photographs
To take a brief recess to allow for a brief citation presentation and to take photographs.
From the minutes
“Ms. Fidler moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to take a brief recess to allow for a brief citation presentation and to take photographs. The vote was 3:0. Roll Call Vote called by Town Administrator: Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye; Mr. Kelley – aye..” (Motion: Fidler, second: Darcy)
Return to the meeting
To return to the meeting.
From the minutes
“Ms. Fidler moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to return to the meeting. The vote was 3:0. Roll Call Vote called by Town Administrator: Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye; Mr. Kelley – aye..” (Motion: Fidler, second: Darcy)
Approve the donation from Peter M. Fairbanks and Roberta Fairbanks of =/- 2.2 acres of land in Marshfield, Plymouth County, Massachusetts shown as Lot 2 on plan entitled "Plan of Land Showing...
To approve the donation from Peter M. Fairbanks and Roberta Fairbanks of =/- 2.2 acres of land in Marshfield, Plymouth County, Massachusetts shown as Lot 2 on plan entitled "Plan of Land Showing Division of Parcel B17-04-01 into Lots 1 & 2, 125 Corn Hill Lane, Marshfield, Ma" by Stenbeck & Taylor, Inc. dated September 15, 2009 and recorded with the Plymouth County Registry in Plan Book 55, Page 469. The land is being acquired by the Town of Marshfield for open space, conservation, and/or passive recreational purposes and shall be under the care and custody of the Marshfield Select Board.
From the minutes
“Ms. Fidler moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to approve the donation from Peter M. Fairbanks and Roberta Fairbanks of =/- 2.2 acres of land in Marshfield, Plymouth County, Massachusetts shown as Lot 2 on plan entitled "Plan of Land Showing Division of Parcel B17-04-01 into Lots 1 & 2, 125 Corn Hill Lane, Marshfield, Ma" by Stenbeck & Taylor, Inc. dated September 15, 2009 and recorded with the Plymouth County Registry in Plan Book 55, Page 469. The land is being acquired by the Town of Marshfield for open space, conservation, and/or passive recreational purposes and shall be under the care and custody of the Marshfield Select Board. The vote was 3:0. Roll Call Vote called by Town Administrator: Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye; Mr. Kelley – aye..” (Motion: Fidler, second: Darcy)
Approve the updated Host Community Agreement for Frozen Four Corporation, d.b.a
To approve the updated Host Community Agreement for Frozen Four Corporation, d.b.a. South Shore Buds located at 985 Plain Street, Marshfield.
From the minutes
“Ms. Fidler moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to approve the updated Host Community Agreement for Frozen Four Corporation, d.b.a. South Shore Buds located at 985 Plain Street, Marshfield. The vote was 3:0. Roll Call Vote called by Town Administrator: Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye; Mr. Kelley – aye..” (Motion: Fidler, second: Darcy)
Award a contract to PGB Engineering LLC for Engineering Services in connection with design and permitting of the Ridge Road Boat Ramp Improvements Project in the amount of $53,000
To award a contract to PGB Engineering LLC for Engineering Services in connection with design and permitting of the Ridge Road Boat Ramp Improvements Project in the amount of $53,000.
From the minutes
“Ms. Fidler moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to award a contract to PGB Engineering LLC for Engineering Services in connection with design and permitting of the Ridge Road Boat Ramp Improvements Project in the amount of $53,000. The vote was 3:0. Roll Call Vote called by Town Administrator: Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye; Mr. Kelley – aye..” (Motion: Fidler, second: Darcy)
Waive electrical permit fees for Pieczek Electric for the Central Fire Station renovation's project for the bathrooms
To waive electrical permit fees for Pieczek Electric for the Central Fire Station renovation's project for the bathrooms.
From the minutes
“Ms. Fidler moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to waive electrical permit fees for Pieczek Electric for the Central Fire Station renovation's project for the bathrooms. The vote was 3:0. Roll Call Vote called by Town Administrator: Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye; Mr. Kelley – aye..” (Motion: Fidler, second: Darcy)
Approve an Indoor/Outdoor Temporary/One Day Entertainment License for Wicked Women Makers Market, for Grace Moore for their Holiday Craft Fair at the Marshfield Fairgrounds on Saturday, November...
To approve an Indoor/Outdoor Temporary/One Day Entertainment License for Wicked Women Makers Market, for Grace Moore for their Holiday Craft Fair at the Marshfield Fairgrounds on Saturday, November 30, 2024, from 10:00am to 3:00pm for recorded music and amplified system. Food will be served, but no tents will be used, pending signoff from the Board of Health, Marshfield Police Department, and Marshfield Fire Department.
From the minutes
“Ms. Fidler moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to approve an Indoor/Outdoor Temporary/One Day Entertainment License for Wicked Women Makers Market, for Grace Moore for their Holiday Craft Fair at the Marshfield Fairgrounds on Saturday, November 30, 2024, from 10:00am to 3:00pm for recorded music and amplified system. Food will be served, but no tents will be used, pending signoff from the Board of Health, Marshfield Police Department, and Marshfield Fire Department. The vote was 3:0. Roll Call Vote called by Town Administrator: Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye; Mr. Kelley – aye..” (Motion: Fidler, second: Darcy)
Accept a donation on behalf of the Council on Aging from Anne J. Wright in the amount of $250.00 in memory of Steven A. Rhodes
To accept a donation on behalf of the Council on Aging from Anne J. Wright in the amount of $250.00 in memory of Steven A. Rhodes. The funds will be deposited into the COA's Gift Account.
From the minutes
“Ms. Fidler moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to accept a donation on behalf of the Council on Aging from Anne J. Wright in the amount of $250.00 in memory of Steven A. Rhodes. The funds will be deposited into the COA's Gift Account. The vote was 3:0. Roll Call Vote called by Town Administrator: Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye; Mr. Kelley – aye..” (Motion: Fidler, second: Darcy)
Accept two donations on behalf of the Veterans' Services Department from the following individuals: $100.00 from Phil Mason; FV Potluck and $100.00 from Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hanlon in the amount of...
To accept two donations on behalf of the Veterans' Services Department from the following individuals: $100.00 from Phil Mason; FV Potluck and $100.00 from Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hanlon in the amount of $100.00. These donations will be used to provide assistance for health and welfare, morale and/or financial needs of our Veterans and their dependents.
From the minutes
“Ms. Fidler moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to accept two donations on behalf of the Veterans' Services Department from the following individuals: $100.00 from Phil Mason; FV Potluck and $100.00 from Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hanlon in the amount of $100.00. These donations will be used to provide assistance for health and welfare, morale and/or financial needs of our Veterans and their dependents. The vote was 3:0. Roll Call Vote called by Town Administrator: Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye; Mr. Kelley – aye..” (Motion: Fidler, second: Darcy)
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting.
From the minutes
“Ms. Fidler moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to adjourn the meeting. The vote was 3:0. Roll Call Vote called by Town Administrator: 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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