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December 30, 2024
14 recorded votes, 2 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 6:30p.m
To open the meeting at 6:30p.m.
From the minutes
“Ms. Fidler moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to open the meeting at 6:30p.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 take a brief recess.
Yes: Darcy, FidlerNo: Kelley
From the minutes
“Ms. Fidler moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to take a brief recess. The vote was 2:1. Roll Call Vote called by Town Administrator: Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye; Mr. Kelley – nay..” (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)
Appoint Alexandra Forbes as Permanent Animal Control Officer and Inspector of Animals
To appoint Alexandra Forbes as Permanent Animal Control Officer and Inspector of Animals.
From the minutes
“Ms. Fidler moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy to appoint Alexandra Forbes as Permanent Animal Control Officer and Inspector of Animals. 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 the following three police officers: Thomas Grenham, William Morgan, and Daniel Burgess as Special Police Officers for the Town of Marshfield, up to the age of 65, to assist with traffic...
To appoint the following three police officers: Thomas Grenham, William Morgan, and Daniel Burgess as Special Police Officers for the Town of Marshfield, up to the age of 65, to assist with traffic details and community events. All three of these officers are POST certified and are in good standing. The effective date of the appointment is December 31, 2024.
From the minutes
“Ms. Fidler moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy to appoint the following three police officers: Thomas Grenham, William Morgan, and Daniel Burgess as Special Police Officers for the Town of Marshfield, up to the age of 65, to assist with traffic details and community events. All three of these officers are POST certified and are in good standing. The effective date of the appointment is December 31, 2024. 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)
Sign the Memorandum of Understanding by and between the Town of Marshfield and the AFSCME Council 90, Local 1700 Supervisory Union
To sign the Memorandum of Understanding by and between the Town of Marshfield and the AFSCME Council 90, Local 1700 Supervisory Union. The collective bargaining agreement will run from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027.
From the minutes
“Ms. Fidler moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy to sign the Memorandum of Understanding by and between the Town of Marshfield and the AFSCME Council 90, Local 1700 Supervisory Union. The collective bargaining agreement will run from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027. 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 and authorize the installation of three 120 kilowatt Dual-Port Maxi charger, DCFC Publicly Accessible Charging Stations, with a charge of 30 cents per kilowatt hour, Level three with a...
To approve and authorize the installation of three 120 kilowatt Dual-Port Maxi charger, DCFC Publicly Accessible Charging Stations, with a charge of 30 cents per kilowatt hour, Level three with a 5-year warranty for Town Hall parking lot and furthermore authorize the Town Administrator to sign the contract.
Yes: Darcy, FidlerNo: Kelley
From the minutes
“Ms. Fidler moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to approve and authorize the installation of three 120 kilowatt Dual-Port Maxi charger, DCFC Publicly Accessible Charging Stations, with a charge of 30 cents per kilowatt hour, Level three with a 5-year warranty for Town Hall parking lot and furthermore authorize the Town Administrator to sign the contract. The vote was 2:1. Roll Call Vote called by Town Administrator: Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye; Mr. Kelley – nay..” (Motion: Fidler, second: Darcy)
Approve, on behalf of the Marshfield St. Patrick's Day 5K Race Committee, the 15th Annual St. Patrick's Day 5K, in Brant Rock, for March 15, 2025 (with an inclement weather date of March 29, 2025)...
To approve, on behalf of the Marshfield St. Patrick's Day 5K Race Committee, the 15th Annual St. Patrick's Day 5K, in Brant Rock, for March 15, 2025 (with an inclement weather date of March 29, 2025) to benefit the Marshfield Education Foundation (MEF). The race will begin at 10:00am with the Brant Rock Esplanade being blocked off at 8:00am and with the roadways being reopened by 12:00pm, pending sign off from the Marshfield Police Department and Marshfield Fire Department.
From the minutes
“Ms. Fidler moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy to approve, on behalf of the Marshfield St. Patrick's Day 5K Race Committee, the 15th Annual St. Patrick's Day 5K, in Brant Rock, for March 15, 2025 (with an inclement weather date of March 29, 2025) to benefit the Marshfield Education Foundation (MEF). The race will begin at 10:00am with the Brant Rock Esplanade being blocked off at 8:00am and with the roadways being reopened by 12:00pm, pending sign off from the 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)
Approve an outdoor Temporary Entertainment License with live music for Erin Fitzpatrick of the Friends of the Marshfield Dog Park, for their Vendor Fair event to take place on the Town Green for...
To approve an outdoor Temporary Entertainment License with live music for Erin Fitzpatrick of the Friends of the Marshfield Dog Park, for their Vendor Fair event to take place on the Town Green for Sunday, April 27, 2025, from 9:00am until 5:00pm, with a rain date of May 4, 2025. Anticipated food trucks are required to be parked on paved areas. No tents will be set up, but food will be served, pending sign off from the Marshfield Police Department, Marshfield Food Department, Board of Health, Marshfield Historic Commission, and the Building Department. Marshfield Fire Department requires that the food trucks must have been inspected. It is further required that an application for use of the Town Green be submitted to the Marshfield Historic Commission for their approval.
From the minutes
“Ms. Fidler moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to approve an outdoor Temporary Entertainment License with live music for Erin Fitzpatrick of the Friends of the Marshfield Dog Park, for their Vendor Fair event to take place on the Town Green for Sunday, April 27, 2025, from 9:00am until 5:00pm, with a rain date of May 4, 2025. Anticipated food trucks are required to be parked on paved areas. No tents will be set up, but food will be served, pending sign off from the Marshfield Police Department, Marshfield Food Department, Board of Health, Marshfield Historic Commission, and the Building Department. Marshfield Fire Department requires that the food trucks must have been inspected. It is further required that an application for use of the Town Green be submitted to the Marshfield Historic Commission for their approval. 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 Marshfield Veterans' Services the following four donations: $200.00 from Ms. Susanne Bottiggi, $200.00 from Mr. & Mrs. David Murray, $100.00 from Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Hanlon,...
To accept on behalf of the Marshfield Veterans' Services the following four donations: $200.00 from Ms. Susanne Bottiggi, $200.00 from Mr. & Mrs. David Murray, $100.00 from Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Hanlon, and $100.00 from Mr. & Mrs. Eugene Spriggs. The donations will be used to provide assistance for health and welfare, morale and/or the financial need of our veterans and their dependents.
From the minutes
“Ms. Fidler moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to accept on behalf of the Marshfield Veterans' Services the following four donations: $200.00 from Ms. Susanne Bottiggi, $200.00 from Mr. & Mrs. David Murray, $100.00 from Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Hanlon, and $100.00 from Mr. & Mrs. Eugene Spriggs. The donations will be used to provide assistance for health and welfare, morale and/or the financial need 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)
Accept on behalf of the Council on Aging a donation in the amount of $200.00 from Patricia A. Dwyer to be deposited into the COA's gift account
To accept on behalf of the Council on Aging a donation in the amount of $200.00 from Patricia A. Dwyer to be deposited into the COA's gift account.
From the minutes
“Ms. Fidler moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to accept on behalf of the Council on Aging a donation in the amount of $200.00 from Patricia A. Dwyer to 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 on behalf of the Marshfield Animal Control a donation in the amount of $100.00 from Laurie Johnston Rann
To accept on behalf of the Marshfield Animal Control a donation in the amount of $100.00 from Laurie Johnston Rann. The funds will be deposited into the Marshfield Animal Control's donation account and will be used towards the care of the animals housed at the Marshfield Animal Shelter, cared for by the Marshfield Animal Control Officers.
From the minutes
“Ms. Fidler moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to accept on behalf of the Marshfield Animal Control a donation in the amount of $100.00 from Laurie Johnston Rann. The funds will be deposited into the Marshfield Animal Control's donation account and will be used towards the care of the animals housed at the Marshfield Animal Shelter, cared for by the Marshfield Animal Control Officers. 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 Ventress Library a donation in the amount of $3,500.00 from Goodwill Hunters
To accept on behalf of the Ventress Library a donation in the amount of $3,500.00 from Goodwill Hunters. The funds will be used to fund the children's summer reading programs and prizes. Goodwill Hunters has been making this donation for the last few years. The Children's Librarian uses these funds to purchase new books that are given to each child that signs up for the summer reading program. These funds are also used to pay for performers and programs.
From the minutes
“Ms. Fidler moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to accept on behalf of the Ventress Library a donation in the amount of $3,500.00 from Goodwill Hunters. The funds will be used to fund the children's summer reading programs and prizes. Goodwill Hunters has been making this donation for the last few years. The Children's Librarian uses these funds to purchase new books that are given to each child that signs up for the summer reading program. These funds are also used to pay for performers and programs. 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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