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December 2, 2024
44 recorded votes, 17 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Note on these minutes: Joint vote with the Trustees of Veterans Memorials to appoint James P. Curran to fill a Trustees vacancy (6-0 combined; Select Board members Fidler, Darcy and Kelley aye). Joint votes are not included here.
Present: Lynne E. Fidler, Stephen R. Darcy, Eric S. Kelley
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Open the meeting at 5:30 p.m.
To open the meeting at 5:30 p.m.
From the minutes
“Ms. Fidler moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to open the meeting at 5:30 p.m. The vote was unanimous. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye; Mr. Kelley – aye..” (Motion: Fidler, second: Darcy)
Accept the minutes of November 4, 2024, November 18, 2024 and November 22, 2024 as written
To accept the minutes of November 4, 2024, November 18, 2024 and November 22, 2024 as written.
From the minutes
“Lynne Fidler moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to accept the minutes of November 4, 2024, November 18, 2024 and November 22, 2024 as written. The vote was unanimous. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye; Mr. Kelley – aye..” (Motion: Fidler, second: Darcy)
Appoint Chris Shea to the Recreation Commission for the remainder of a three-year term expiring on June 30, 2026
To appoint Chris Shea to the Recreation Commission for the remainder of a three-year term expiring on June 30, 2026.
From the minutes
“Lynne Fidler moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to appoint Chris Shea to the Recreation Commission for the remainder of a three-year term expiring on June 30, 2026. The vote was unanimous. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye; Mr. Kelley – aye..” (Motion: Fidler, second: Darcy)
Approve the fee waiver for all permits related to the replacement of the generator at the Transfer Station, 23 Clay Pit Road
To approve the fee waiver for all permits related to the replacement of the generator at the Transfer Station, 23 Clay Pit Road.
From the minutes
“Lynne Fidler moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to approve the fee waiver for all permits related to the replacement of the generator at the Transfer Station, 23 Clay Pit Road. The vote was unanimous. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye; Mr. Kelley – aye..” (Motion: Fidler, second: Darcy)
Accept on behalf of Veterans Services a $7000 donation from the Marshfield Community Rib Cook-off and a $200 donation from Mr. and Mrs. Edward Dwyer
To accept on behalf of Veterans Services a $7000 donation from the Marshfield Community Rib Cook-off and a $200 donation from Mr. and Mrs. Edward Dwyer. The donations will be used to provide assistance for health and welfare, morale and/or the financial needs of veterans and their dependents.
From the minutes
“Lynne Fidler moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to accept on behalf of Veterans Services a $7000 donation from the Marshfield Community Rib Cook-off and a $200 donation from Mr. and Mrs. Edward Dwyer. The donations will be used to provide assistance for health and welfare, morale and/or the financial needs of veterans and their dependents. The vote was unanimous. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye; Mr. Kelley – aye..” (Motion: Fidler, second: Darcy)
Accept on behalf of the Ventress Memorial Library a donation of $5000 from the Friends of the Ventress Memorial Library to be deposited into the library's gift account and used to supplement the...
To accept on behalf of the Ventress Memorial Library a donation of $5000 from the Friends of the Ventress Memorial Library to be deposited into the library's gift account and used to supplement the library materials budget.
From the minutes
“Lynne Fidler moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to accept on behalf of the Ventress Memorial Library a donation of $5000 from the Friends of the Ventress Memorial Library to be deposited into the library's gift account and used to supplement the library materials budget. The vote was unanimous. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye; Mr. Kelley – aye..” (Motion: Fidler, second: Darcy)
Accept on behalf of the Animal Control Department a donation of $100 from Cynthia Cowing, $50 from Faith Elliot, $890.10 from Ashley Brentano and the Girls on the Run Organization and $100 from...
To accept on behalf of the Animal Control Department a donation of $100 from Cynthia Cowing, $50 from Faith Elliot, $890.10 from Ashley Brentano and the Girls on the Run Organization and $100 from Daniel McCarthy. The funds will be deposited into the donation account for the Animal Shelter and will be used to care for the animals at the shelter.
From the minutes
“Lynne Fidler moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to accept on behalf of the Animal Control Department a donation of $100 from Cynthia Cowing, $50 from Faith Elliot, $890.10 from Ashley Brentano and the Girls on the Run Organization and $100 from Daniel McCarthy. The funds will be deposited into the donation account for the Animal Shelter and will be used to care for the animals at the shelter. The vote was unanimous. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye; Mr. Kelley – aye..” (Motion: Fidler, second: Darcy)
Approve a temporary indoor Wine and Malt license for Maureen Smith for the Opening of the Marshfield High School Art Exhibit on December 12, 2024 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the GAR Hall,...
To approve a temporary indoor Wine and Malt license for Maureen Smith for the Opening of the Marshfield High School Art Exhibit on December 12, 2024 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the GAR Hall, 157 Old Main Street, pending signoff from Police and Fire, a copy of the liquor liability insurance naming the Town of Marshfield as additional insured and a copy of TIPS certification for all servers.
From the minutes
“Lynne Fidler moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to approve a temporary indoor Wine and Malt license for Maureen Smith for the Opening of the Marshfield High School Art Exhibit on December 12, 2024 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the GAR Hall, 157 Old Main Street, pending signoff from Police and Fire, a copy of the liquor liability insurance naming the Town of Marshfield as additional insured and a copy of TIPS certification for all servers. The vote was unanimous. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye; Mr. Kelley – aye..” (Motion: Fidler, second: Darcy)
Approve a Film production Permit for "Extraordinary World with Jeff Corwin" for HMPG BHF, LLC of Charlotte, North Carolina for filming at the Marshfield Municipal Airport on December 6 or 7, 2024...
To approve a Film production Permit for "Extraordinary World with Jeff Corwin" for HMPG BHF, LLC of Charlotte, North Carolina for filming at the Marshfield Municipal Airport on December 6 or 7, 2024 for approximately 3 hours between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. with one cast member and one crew member, base camp located in the Marshfield Municipal Parking Lot, pending signoff from Shoreline Aviation and the Police and Fire Departments.
From the minutes
“Lynne Fidler moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to approve a Film production Permit for "Extraordinary World with Jeff Corwin" for HMPG BHF, LLC of Charlotte, North Carolina for filming at the Marshfield Municipal Airport on December 6 or 7, 2024 for approximately 3 hours between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. with one cast member and one crew member, base camp located in the Marshfield Municipal Parking Lot, pending signoff from Shoreline Aviation and the Police and Fire Departments. The vote was unanimous. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye; Mr. Kelley – aye..” (Motion: Fidler, second: Darcy)
Appoint Michael LaSelva as Fire Chief for the Town of Marshfield pending the completion of the background check and successful negotiation of the contract by the Town Administrator and Town Counsel
To appoint Michael LaSelva as Fire Chief for the Town of Marshfield pending the completion of the background check and successful negotiation of the contract by the Town Administrator and Town Counsel. Eric Kelley asked if there would be a discussion prior to the vote. Stephen Darcy said that the Screening Committee did a great job forwarding two candidates for the Select Board to consider. Mr. Darcy said that the Board has had the benefit of seeing Michael LaSelva as Interim Chief and he has shown that he can face challenges head on and has demonstrated great leadership. Mr. Darcy added that hiring from within is good for the morale of the Fire Department as a whole, since it will allow for promotion of other department members. Eric Kelley thanked both candidates for coming in and asked about the two candidates who were not put forward by the Screening Committee. John Clifford, Labor Counsel and member of the Screening Committee, said that when people apply at the screening stage it is confidential so he cannot give too much information, but one of the things the Screening Committee carefully considered was whether or not the candidates come from a department that runs like Marshfield. Mr. Clifford said that some of the candidates did not have experience overseeing full emergency medical advanced life support services. Eric Kelley asked who put the Fire Chief job description together. Michael Maresco said that is done by Human Resources. Eric Kelley asked how the job was ad
Yes: Darcy, FidlerNo: Kelley
From the minutes
“Lynne Fidler moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to appoint Michael LaSelva as Fire Chief for the Town of Marshfield pending the completion of the background check and successful negotiation of the contract by the Town Administrator and Town Counsel. Eric Kelley asked if there would be a discussion prior to the vote. Stephen Darcy said that the Screening Committee did a great job forwarding two candidates for the Select Board to consider. Mr. Darcy said that the Board has had the benefit of seeing Michael LaSelva as Interim Chief and he has shown that he can face challenges head on and has demonstrated great leadership. Mr. Darcy added that hiring from within is good for the morale of the Fire Department as a whole, since it will allow for promotion of other department members. Eric Kelley thanked both candidates for coming in and asked about the two candidates who were not put forward by the Screening Committee. John Clifford, Labor Counsel and member of the Screening Committee, said that when people apply at the screening stage it is confidential so he cannot give too much information, but one of the things the Screening Committee carefully considered was whether or not the candidates come from a department that runs like Marshfield. Mr. Clifford said that some of the candidates did not have experience overseeing full emergency medical advanced life support services. Eric Kelley asked who put the Fire Chief job description together. Michael Maresco said that is done by Human Resources. Eric Kelley asked how the job was advertised. Michael Maresco said that it was on the Town's website and social media. John Clifford said that it was also advertised very broadly through the Fire Chiefs Association of Massachusetts and other outlets. Eric Kelley said that he just received the Screening Committee's Executive Session minutes that have not yet been approved and noted that it would have been helpful to get all of the material earlier. Eric Kelley said that both Mr. Gassiraro and Mr. LaSelva are good candidates but it is unfortunate that we did not have more candidates to consider. Mr. Kelley said he likes Michael LaSelva but does not feel that he is ready to be chief. Mr. Kelley said that he has concerns about both candidates, but Mr. LaSelva's residency is the biggest concern for him. Lynne Fidler said that we need to make our Fire Department whole and we cannot do that without someone in charge. Ms. Fidler said that we can hire from within or from another community and she is convinced that Chief LaSelva will work as a team player and noted that he knows the geography of Marshfield. Ms. Fidler said that she whole heartedly thinks appointment Michael LaSelva is the best move for the Fire Department and called for a vote on the motion on the table. The vote was 2:1. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye; Mr. Kelley – nay..” (Motion: Fidler, second: Darcy)
That the Town of Marshfield continue to tax all classes at the same rate by adopting a factor of "1" and to reject the Small Commercial Exemption and the Residential Exemption
That the Town of Marshfield continue to tax all classes at the same rate by adopting a factor of "1" and to reject the Small Commercial Exemption and the Residential Exemption.
From the minutes
“Lynne Fidler moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, that the Town of Marshfield continue to tax all classes at the same rate by adopting a factor of "1" and to reject the Small Commercial Exemption and the Residential Exemption. The vote was unanimous. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye; Mr. Kelley – aye..” (Motion: Fidler, second: Darcy)
Ask Town Meeting to indefinitely postpone Article 5 on the Special Town Meeting warrant
To ask Town Meeting to indefinitely postpone Article 5 on the Special Town Meeting warrant.
From the minutes
“Lynne Fidler moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to ask Town Meeting to indefinitely postpone Article 5 on the Special Town Meeting warrant. The vote was unanimous. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye; Mr. Kelley – aye..” (Motion: Fidler, second: Darcy)
Support this article (Article 1)
To support this article.
From the minutes
“Ms. Fidler moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to support this article. The vote was unanimous. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye; Mr. Kelley – aye..” (Motion: Fidler, second: Darcy)
Support this article (Article 2)
To support this article.
From the minutes
“Ms. Fidler moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to support this article. The vote was unanimous. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye; Mr. Kelley – aye..” (Motion: Fidler, second: Darcy)
Support this article (Article 3 – Mr)
To support this article.
From the minutes
“Ms. Fidler moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to support this article. The vote was unanimous. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye; Mr. Kelley – aye..” (Motion: Fidler, second: Darcy)
Support this article (Article 4)
To support this article.
Yes: Darcy, FidlerAbstained: KelleyEric S. Kelley answered "present" in the roll call (did not vote yes or no); shown as abstaining.
From the minutes
“Ms. Fidler moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to support this article. The vote was 2:0. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye; Mr. Kelley – present..” (Motion: Fidler, second: Darcy)
Support this article (Article 5 – withdrawn Article 6 – Eric Kelley asked if there will be an override in the future)
To support this article.
From the minutes
“Ms. Fidler moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to support this article. The vote was unanimous. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye; Mr. Kelley – aye..” (Motion: Fidler, second: Darcy)
Support this article (Article 7 – Eric Kelley asked if this bylaw only pertains to non-profits or if for profit organization)
To support this article.
Yes: Darcy, FidlerAbstained: KelleyEric S. Kelley answered "present" in the roll call (did not vote yes or no); shown as abstaining.
From the minutes
“Ms. Fidler moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to support this article. The vote was 2:0. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye; Mr. Kelley – present..” (Motion: Fidler, second: Darcy)
Support this article (Article 8)
To support this article.
From the minutes
“Ms. Fidler moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to support this article. The vote was unanimous. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye; Mr. Kelley – aye..” (Motion: Fidler, second: Darcy)
Support this article (Article 9 – Michael Maresco gave some details on the reason for this article)
To support this article.
Yes: Darcy, FidlerNo: Kelley
From the minutes
“Ms. Fidler moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to support this article. The vote was 2:1. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye; Mr. Kelley – nay..” (Motion: Fidler, second: Darcy)
Support this article (Article 10 – Eric Kelley asked if they are planning to develop that whole area into a park)
To support this article.
Yes: Darcy, FidlerAbstained: KelleyEric S. Kelley answered "present" in the roll call (did not vote yes or no); shown as abstaining.
From the minutes
“Ms. Fidler moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to support this article. The vote was 2:0. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye; Mr. Kelley – present..” (Motion: Fidler, second: Darcy)
Support this article (Article 11)
To support this article.
Yes: Darcy, FidlerNo: Kelley
From the minutes
“Ms. Fidler moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to support this article. The vote was 2:1. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye; Mr. Kelley – nay..” (Motion: Fidler, second: Darcy)
Support this article (Article 12)
To support this article.
Yes: Darcy, FidlerNo: Kelley
From the minutes
“Ms. Fidler moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to support this article. The vote was 2:1. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye; Mr. Kelley – nay..” (Motion: Fidler, second: Darcy)
Support this article (Article 13)
To support this article.
Yes: Darcy, FidlerNo: Kelley
From the minutes
“Ms. Fidler moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to support this article. The vote was 2:1. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye; Mr. Kelley – nay..” (Motion: Fidler, second: Darcy)
Support this article (Article 14)
To support this article.
Yes: Darcy, FidlerNo: Kelley
From the minutes
“Ms. Fidler moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to support this article. The vote was 2:1. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye; Mr. Kelley – nay..” (Motion: Fidler, second: Darcy)
Support this article (Article 15)
To support this article.
Yes: Darcy, FidlerNo: Kelley
From the minutes
“Ms. Fidler moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to support this article. The vote was 2:1. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye; Mr. Kelley – nay..” (Motion: Fidler, second: Darcy)
Support this article (Article 16)
To support this article.
Yes: Darcy, FidlerNo: Kelley
From the minutes
“Ms. Fidler moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to support this article. The vote was 2:1. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye; Mr. Kelley – nay..” (Motion: Fidler, second: Darcy)
Support this article (Article 17)
To support this article.
Yes: Darcy, FidlerNo: Kelley
From the minutes
“Ms. Fidler moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to support this article. The vote was 2:1. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye; Mr. Kelley – nay..” (Motion: Fidler, second: Darcy)
Support this article (Article 18)
To support this article.
Yes: Darcy, FidlerAbstained: KelleyEric S. Kelley answered "present" in the roll call (did not vote yes or no); shown as abstaining.
From the minutes
“Ms. Fidler moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to support this article. The vote was 2:0. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye; Mr. Kelley – present..” (Motion: Fidler, second: Darcy)
Support this article (Article 19)
To support this article.
Yes: Darcy, FidlerNo: Kelley
From the minutes
“Ms. Fidler moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to support this article. The vote was 2:1. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye; Mr. Kelley – nay..” (Motion: Fidler, second: Darcy)
Support this article (Article 20)
To support this article.
Yes: Darcy, FidlerNo: Kelley
From the minutes
“Ms. Fidler moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to support this article. The vote was 2:1. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye; Mr. Kelley – nay..” (Motion: Fidler, second: Darcy)
Support this article (Article 21)
To support this article.
Yes: Darcy, FidlerAbstained: KelleyEric S. Kelley answered "present" in the roll call (did not vote yes or no); shown as abstaining.
From the minutes
“Ms. Fidler moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to support this article. The vote was 2:0. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye; Mr. Kelley – present..” (Motion: Fidler, second: Darcy)
Support this article (Article 22)
To support this article.
From the minutes
“Ms. Fidler moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to support this article. The vote was unanimous. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye; Mr. Kelley – aye..” (Motion: Fidler, second: Darcy)
Support this article (Article 23)
To support this article.
From the minutes
“Ms. Fidler moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to support this article. The vote was unanimous. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye; Mr. Kelley – aye..” (Motion: Fidler, second: Darcy)
Support this article as amended (Article 24 – Mr)
To support this article as amended.
From the minutes
“Ms. Fidler moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to support this article as amended. The vote was unanimous. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye; Mr. Kelley – aye..” (Motion: Fidler, second: Darcy)
Support this article (Article 25)
To support this article.
From the minutes
“Ms. Fidler moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to support this article. The vote was unanimous. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye; Mr. Kelley – aye..” (Motion: Fidler, second: Darcy)
Support this article (Article 26)
To support this article.
From the minutes
“Ms. Fidler moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to support this article. The vote was unanimous. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye; Mr. Kelley – aye..” (Motion: Fidler, second: Darcy)
Support this article (Article 27)
To support this article.
From the minutes
“Ms. Fidler moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to support this article. The vote was unanimous. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye; Mr. Kelley – aye..” (Motion: Fidler, second: Darcy)
Support this article (Article 28)
To support this article.
From the minutes
“Ms. Fidler moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to support this article. The vote was unanimous. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye; Mr. Kelley – aye..” (Motion: Fidler, second: Darcy)
Approve the renewal of annual licenses for the aforementioned restaurants and clubs, contingent on receiving the necessary forms, payment of the fee and clearance from the Treasurer/Collector that...
To approve the renewal of annual licenses for the aforementioned restaurants and clubs, contingent on receiving the necessary forms, payment of the fee and clearance from the Treasurer/Collector that taxes are current.
From the minutes
“Lynne Fidler moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to approve the renewal of annual licenses for the aforementioned restaurants and clubs, contingent on receiving the necessary forms, payment of the fee and clearance from the Treasurer/Collector that taxes are current. The vote was unanimous. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye; Mr. Kelley – aye..” (Motion: Fidler, second: Darcy)
Approve the renewal of annual licenses for the aforementioned package stores, contingent on receiving the necessary forms, payment of the fee and clearance from the Treasurer/Collector that taxes...
To approve the renewal of annual licenses for the aforementioned package stores, contingent on receiving the necessary forms, payment of the fee and clearance from the Treasurer/Collector that taxes are current.
From the minutes
“Lynne Fidler moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to approve the renewal of annual licenses for the aforementioned package stores, contingent on receiving the necessary forms, payment of the fee and clearance from the Treasurer/Collector that taxes are current. The vote was unanimous. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye; Mr. Kelley – aye..” (Motion: Fidler, second: Darcy)
Approve a one-hour extension of hours (until 1:45 a.m.) for the Marshfield Lodge of Elks and Rafferty's Pub, and further moved to grant approval for the one-hour extension to any other restaurants...
To approve a one-hour extension of hours (until 1:45 a.m.) for the Marshfield Lodge of Elks and Rafferty's Pub, and further moved to grant approval for the one-hour extension to any other restaurants or clubs who submit a written request prior to December 31, 2024.
From the minutes
“Lynne Fidler moved to approve a one-hour extension of hours (until 1:45 a.m.) for the Marshfield Lodge of Elks and Rafferty's Pub, and further moved to grant approval for the one-hour extension to any other restaurants or clubs who submit a written request prior to December 31, 2024. Stephen Darcy seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye; Mr. Kelley – aye..” (Motion: Fidler, second: Darcy)
Approve the following vote, read into the record by the Clerk
To approve the following vote, read into the record by the Clerk:
Yes: Darcy, FidlerNo: Kelley
From the minutes
“Eric Kelley read the motion into the record as follows: I, the Clerk of the Select Board of the Town of Marshfield, Massachusetts, certify that at a meeting of the Board held December 2, 2024, of which meeting all members of the board were duly notified and at which a quorum was present, the following vote was passed, all of which appears upon the official record of the board in my custody: VOTED: (1) that the Town shall issue a bond or bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $5,800,000 (the "Bonds") pursuant to Chapters 29C and 44 of the General Laws and a vote of the Town passed April 24, 2023 (Article 8), which authorized a total borrowing of $8,100,000 for the construction of sewers and/or other water pollution control facilities identified in such vote (the "Project"); (2) that in anticipation of the issuance of the Bonds the Treasurer is authorized to issue an interim loan note or notes (the "Notes") from time to time in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $5,800,000; (3) that each Bond or Note shall be issued as a single registered security, and sold to the Massachusetts Clean Water Trust (the "Trust") at a price determined pursuant to the Financing Agreement; (4) that the Treasurer is authorized to determine the date, the form, the maximum interest rate and the principal maturities of each Bond and Note, and to execute a Financing Agreement (or Agreements) with the Trust with respect to the sale of the Bonds and Notes, such date, form and maturities and the specific interest rate or rates of the Bonds and Notes to be approved by a majority of the Select Board and the Treasurer and evidenced by their execution of the Bonds or Notes; (5) that any certificates or documents relating to each Bond and Note (collectively, the "Documents"), may be executed in several counterparts, each of which shall be regarded as an original and all of which shall constitute one and the same document; delivery of an executed counterpart of a signature page to a Document by electronic mail in a ".pdf" file or by other electronic transmission shall be as effective as delivery of a manually executed counterpart signature page to such Document; and electronic signatures on any of the Documents shall be deemed original signatures for the purposes of the Documents and all matters relating thereto, having the same legal effect as original signatures. (6) that all action taken to date by the Town and its officers and agents to carry out the Project and its financing, including the execution of any loan commitment or agreement by the Treasurer, are hereby ratified, approved and confirmed; and (7) that the Treasurer and the other appropriate Town officials are each hereby authorized to take any and all actions necessary or convenient to carry out the provisions of this vote, including execution and delivery of the Financing Agreement(s) and the Project Regulatory Agreement(s) relating to the Project. I further certify that the agenda for the meeting, a copy of which is attached hereto, was posted on the bulletin board of the town at least 24 hours before the meeting in compliance with Section 7-2 of the Town Charter. I further certify that the vote was adopted at a meeting open to the public, that no vote was taken by secret ballot, that notice stating the place, date, time and agenda of the meeting (which agenda included the adoption of the above vote) was filed with the Town Clerk and a copy thereof posted in a manner conspicuously visible to the public at all hours in or on the municipal building that the office of the Town Clerk is located or, if applicable, in accordance with an alternative method of notice prescribed or approved by the Attorney General as set forth in 940 CMR 29.03(2)(b), at least 48 hours, not including Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays, prior to the time of the meeting and remained so posted at the time of the meeting, that no deliberations or decisions in connection with the sale of the Bonds or Notes were taken in executive session, and that the official record of the meeting was made available to the public promptly and remains available to the public, all in accordance with G.L c.30A, §§18-25, as amended, further suspended, supplemented or modified by the Executive Order of the Governor of The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Suspending Certain Provisions of the Open Meeting Law, Chapter 30A, §20 dated March 12, 2020. I further certify that the vote has not been amended, supplemented or revoked and remains in effect on this date. Stephen Darcy seconded the motion as read. The vote was 2:1. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye; Mr. Kelley – nay..” (second: Darcy)
Adjourn the meeting at 9:03 p.m.
To adjourn the meeting at 9:03 p.m.
From the minutes
“Lynne Fidler moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to adjourn the meeting at 9:03 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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