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December 16, 2024
21 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Lynne E. Fidler, Stephen R. Darcy, Eric S. Kelley
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Open the meeting at 6:01p.m
To open the meeting at 6:01p.m.
From the minutes
“Ms. Fidler moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to open the meeting at 6:01p.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)
Go into Executive Session pursuant to MGL c.30A s. 21 (a) (2) to discuss strategy relating to collective bargaining, specifically to discuss strategy for negotiations with Marshfield Firefighters,...
To go into Executive Session pursuant to MGL c.30A s. 21 (a) (2) to discuss strategy relating to collective bargaining, specifically to discuss strategy for negotiations with Marshfield Firefighters, Local 2568 to return to public session.
From the minutes
“Ms. Fidler moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to go into Executive Session pursuant to MGL c.30A s. 21 (a) (2) to discuss strategy relating to collective bargaining, specifically to discuss strategy for negotiations with Marshfield Firefighters, Local 2568 to return to public 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)
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)
Approve the legislative changes by the General Court to House Bill 5095, An Act Authorizing the Town of Marshfield to Grant Additional Licenses for the sale of All Alcoholic Beverages
To approve the legislative changes by the General Court to House Bill 5095, An Act Authorizing the Town of Marshfield to Grant Additional Licenses for the sale of All Alcoholic Beverages.
From the minutes
“Ms. Fidler moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to approve the legislative changes by the General Court to House Bill 5095, An Act Authorizing the Town of Marshfield to Grant Additional Licenses for the sale of All Alcoholic Beverages. 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 renewals for Fortune Teller Licenses for the aforementioned businesses read into the record, contingent on receiving the necessary forms and fees, as well as clearance from the...
To approve renewals for Fortune Teller Licenses for the aforementioned businesses read into the record, contingent on receiving the necessary forms and fees, as well as clearance from the Treasurer/Collector that all taxes are current.
From the minutes
“Ms. Fidler moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to approve renewals for Fortune Teller Licenses for the aforementioned businesses read into the record, contingent on receiving the necessary forms and fees, as well as clearance from the Treasurer/Collector that all taxes are current. 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 renewals for Peddler's Licenses for the aforementioned businesses read into the record, contingent on receiving the necessary forms and fees, as well as clearance from the...
To approve renewals for Peddler's Licenses for the aforementioned businesses read into the record, contingent on receiving the necessary forms and fees, as well as clearance from the Treasurer/Collector that all taxes are current.
From the minutes
“Ms. Fidler moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to approve renewals for Peddler's Licenses for the aforementioned businesses read into the record, contingent on receiving the necessary forms and fees, as well as clearance from the Treasurer/Collector that all taxes are current. 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 renewals for Lodging Licenses for the aforementioned businesses read into the record, contingent on receiving the necessary forms and fees, as well as clearance from the...
To approve renewals for Lodging Licenses for the aforementioned businesses read into the record, contingent on receiving the necessary forms and fees, as well as clearance from the Treasurer/Collector that all taxes are current.
From the minutes
“Ms. Fidler moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to approve renewals for Lodging Licenses for the aforementioned businesses read into the record, contingent on receiving the necessary forms and fees, as well as clearance from the Treasurer/Collector that all taxes are current. 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 renewals for Common Victualler Licenses for the aforementioned businesses read into the record, contingent on receiving the necessary forms and fees, as well as clearance from the...
To approve renewals for Common Victualler Licenses for the aforementioned businesses read into the record, contingent on receiving the necessary forms and fees, as well as clearance from the Treasurer/Collector that all taxes are current.
From the minutes
“Ms. Fidler moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to approve renewals for Common Victualler Licenses for the aforementioned businesses read into the record, contingent on receiving the necessary forms and fees, as well as clearance from the Treasurer/Collector that all taxes are current. 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 renewals for Class I and Class II Licenses for the aforementioned businesses read into the record, contingent on receiving the necessary forms and fees, as well as clearance from the...
To approve renewals for Class I and Class II Licenses for the aforementioned businesses read into the record, contingent on receiving the necessary forms and fees, as well as clearance from the Treasurer/Collector that all taxes are current.
From the minutes
“Ms. Fidler moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to approve renewals for Class I and Class II Licenses for the aforementioned businesses read into the record, contingent on receiving the necessary forms and fees, as well as clearance from the Treasurer/Collector that all taxes are current. 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 on behalf of the Recreation Trails Committee a donation of $350.00 from Michael and Mary Pierce
To accept on behalf of the Recreation Trails Committee a donation of $350.00 from Michael and Mary Pierce. The donation will support one trail bench to be installed this spring at an agreed location at Red Gold Farm. The trail benches will be built, transported, and installed by the Marshfield High School Building and Construction Class. The donation will be placed in the Recreation Trails Committee's Donation and Gift Account.
From the minutes
“Ms. Fidler moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to accept on behalf of the Recreation Trails Committee a donation of $350.00 from Michael and Mary Pierce. The donation will support one trail bench to be installed this spring at an agreed location at Red Gold Farm. The trail benches will be built, transported, and installed by the Marshfield High School Building and Construction Class. The donation will be placed in the Recreation Trails Committee's Donation and 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 on behalf of the Recreation Trails Committee a donation of materials, all PT wood, with a value of $385.00 from the Friends of the Wampatuck State Park
To accept on behalf of the Recreation Trails Committee a donation of materials, all PT wood, with a value of $385.00 from the Friends of the Wampatuck State Park. This donation of materials will be used to support the replacement of two existing footbridges which are worn out and are in need of replacement. The two footbridges will be built and installed by members of the Southeastern Massachusetts Chapter of the New England Mountain Bike Association (NEMBA) and Recreation Trails Ambassadors.
From the minutes
“Ms. Fidler moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to accept on behalf of the Recreation Trails Committee a donation of materials, all PT wood, with a value of $385.00 from the Friends of the Wampatuck State Park. This donation of materials will be used to support the replacement of two existing footbridges which are worn out and are in need of replacement. The two footbridges will be built and installed by members of the Southeastern Massachusetts Chapter of the New England Mountain Bike Association (NEMBA) and Recreation Trails Ambassadors. 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 on behalf of the Council on Aging the following two donations: $240.00 from Thomas & Elizabeth Balderston in memory of Steven A. Rhodes and $75.00 from Catherine Newton in memory of Steven...
To accept on behalf of the Council on Aging the following two donations: $240.00 from Thomas & Elizabeth Balderston in memory of Steven A. Rhodes and $75.00 from Catherine Newton in memory of Steven A. Rhodes. The money will be deposited into the COA Gift Account.
From the minutes
“Ms. Fidler moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to accept on behalf of the Council on Aging the following two donations: $240.00 from Thomas & Elizabeth Balderston in memory of Steven A. Rhodes and $75.00 from Catherine Newton in memory of Steven A. Rhodes. The money will be deposited into the COA 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)
Appoint Jan Martin to the Advisory Board
To appoint Jan Martin to the Advisory Board.
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 appoint Jan Martin to the Advisory Board. The vote was 2:0. Roll Call Vote called by Town Administrator: Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye; Mr. Kelley – present..” (Motion: Fidler, second: Darcy)
Approve the donation after-the- fact of a Maltese Cross manufactured by Peter Leonard, as a steel art token of appreciation for the Marshfield Fire Department from the Marshfield Daniel Webster...
To approve the donation after-the- fact of a Maltese Cross manufactured by Peter Leonard, as a steel art token of appreciation for the Marshfield Fire Department from the Marshfield Daniel Webster Masonic Lodge, Nicholas Yates, and a very grateful Town of Marshfield. The cross is hung on the outside of the Fire Station at 60 South River Street.
From the minutes
“Ms. Fidler moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to approve the donation after-the- fact of a Maltese Cross manufactured by Peter Leonard, as a steel art token of appreciation for the Marshfield Fire Department from the Marshfield Daniel Webster Masonic Lodge, Nicholas Yates, and a very grateful Town of Marshfield. The cross is hung on the outside of the Fire Station at 60 South River Street. 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 a donation of wood from Mr. Simcik and the donation of labor from the Marshfield High School Wood Shop to build two benches at the Ventress Library
To approve a donation of wood from Mr. Simcik and the donation of labor from the Marshfield High School Wood Shop to build two benches at the Ventress Library.
From the minutes
“Ms. Fidler moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to approve a donation of wood from Mr. Simcik and the donation of labor from the Marshfield High School Wood Shop to build two benches at the Ventress Library. 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)
Table signing the contract for Engineering Services for the South River Park Extension project by Shadley Associates, P.C. of Lexington, MA, in the amount of $217,900, until the next Select Board...
To table signing the contract for Engineering Services for the South River Park Extension project by Shadley Associates, P.C. of Lexington, MA, in the amount of $217,900, until the next Select Board meeting on December 30, 2024 pending receiving all components of the contract such as exhibits and fee tables.
From the minutes
“Ms. Fidler moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to table signing the contract for Engineering Services for the South River Park Extension project by Shadley Associates, P.C. of Lexington, MA, in the amount of $217,900, until the next Select Board meeting on December 30, 2024 pending receiving all components of the contract such as exhibits and fee tables. 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)
Declare an office chair from the Ventress Library as surplus that can be destroyed/discarded
To declare an office chair from the Ventress Library as surplus that can be destroyed/discarded.
From the minutes
“Ms. Fidler moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to declare an office chair from the Ventress Library as surplus that can be destroyed/discarded. 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 all permit fees relative to the replacement of the kitchen sink at the Senior Center
To waive all permit fees relative to the replacement of the kitchen sink at the Senior Center.
From the minutes
“Ms. Fidler moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to waive all permit fees relative to the replacement of the kitchen sink at the Senior Center. 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 donation of two wreaths and bows for Town Hall's front entrance by Michael A. Maresco
To accept the donation of two wreaths and bows for Town Hall's front entrance by Michael A. Maresco.
From the minutes
“Ms. Fidler moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to accept the donation of two wreaths and bows for Town Hall's front entrance by Michael A. Maresco. 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)
Table authorizing the 3 Dual-Port DCFC Publicly Accessibly Charging Station, Level three for Town Hall parking lot and to furthermore authorize the Town Administrator to sign the contract until...
To table authorizing the 3 Dual-Port DCFC Publicly Accessibly Charging Station, Level three for Town Hall parking lot and to furthermore authorize the Town Administrator to sign the contract until the December 30, 2024 Select Board meeting.
From the minutes
“Ms. Fidler moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to table authorizing the 3 Dual-Port DCFC Publicly Accessibly Charging Station, Level three for Town Hall parking lot and to furthermore authorize the Town Administrator to sign the contract until the December 30, 2024 Select Board 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)
The Marshfield High School Auditorium to participate in Town Meeting and to adjourn the Select Board meeting at the conclusion of Town Meeting
To move to the Marshfield High School Auditorium to participate in Town Meeting and to adjourn the Select Board meeting at the conclusion of Town Meeting.
From the minutes
“Ms. Fidler moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to move to the Marshfield High School Auditorium to participate in Town Meeting and to adjourn the Select Board meeting at the conclusion of Town 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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