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January 13, 2025
12 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Lynne E. Fidler, Eric S. Kelley
Absent: Stephen R. Darcy
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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. Kelley, to open the meeting at 6:30 p.m. The vote was 2:0. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Kelley – aye..” (Motion: Fidler, second: Kelley)
Approve the application for a change of DBA for Brant Rock Ocean Café, Inc. from Haddad's Ocean Café to 291 Ocean Street, Jeremy Scanlon Manager of Record, conditional on correcting the address on...
To approve the application for a change of DBA for Brant Rock Ocean Café, Inc. from Haddad's Ocean Café to 291 Ocean Street, Jeremy Scanlon Manager of Record, conditional on correcting the address on the Business Certificate with the Town Clerk.
From the minutes
“Lynne Fidler moved, seconded by Eric Kelley, to approve the application for a change of DBA for Brant Rock Ocean Café, Inc. from Haddad's Ocean Café to 291 Ocean Street, Jeremy Scanlon Manager of Record, conditional on correcting the address on the Business Certificate with the Town Clerk. The vote was 2:0. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Kelley – aye..” (Motion: Fidler, second: Kelley)
Open the Special Town Meeting warrant for submission of warrant articles on Monday February 18, 2025 and close it on Friday February 28, 2025 at 12:30 p.m. Articles should be submitted to the...
To open the Special Town Meeting warrant for submission of warrant articles on Monday February 18, 2025 and close it on Friday February 28, 2025 at 12:30 p.m. Articles should be submitted to the Select Board Office. The Special Town Meeting will be held on Monday April 28, 2025 in the Marshfield High School auditorium or gymnasium at 7:00 p.m.
From the minutes
“Lynne Fidler moved, seconded by Eric Kelley, to open the Special Town Meeting warrant for submission of warrant articles on Monday February 18, 2025 and close it on Friday February 28, 2025 at 12:30 p.m. Articles should be submitted to the Select Board Office. The Special Town Meeting will be held on Monday April 28, 2025 in the Marshfield High School auditorium or gymnasium at 7:00 p.m. The vote was 2:0. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Kelley – aye..” (Motion: Fidler, second: Kelley)
Approve the estimated seasonal population for 2024, under MGL Ch.183 §17 as amended, to be 47,000
To approve the estimated seasonal population for 2024, under MGL Ch.183 §17 as amended, to be 47,000.
From the minutes
“Lynne Fidler moved, seconded by Eric Kelley, to approve the estimated seasonal population for 2024, under MGL Ch.183 §17 as amended, to be 47,000. The vote was 2:0. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Kelley – aye..” (Motion: Fidler, second: Kelley)
Accept on behalf of the Animal Control Department a donation of $50 from Jenna Boshans
To accept on behalf of the Animal Control Department a donation of $50 from Jenna Boshans. 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 Eric Kelley, to accept on behalf of the Animal Control Department a donation of $50 from Jenna Boshans. 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 2:0. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Kelley – aye..” (Motion: Fidler, second: Kelley)
Accept on behalf of the Animal Control Department a donation of $100 from Penny Fullen
To accept on behalf of the Animal Control Department a donation of $100 from Penny Fullen. 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 Eric Kelley, to accept on behalf of the Animal Control Department a donation of $100 from Penny Fullen. 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 2:0. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Kelley – aye..” (Motion: Fidler, second: Kelley)
Accept on behalf of the Ventress Memorial Library a donation of $160 from the South of Boston Knitting Guild
To accept on behalf of the Ventress Memorial Library a donation of $160 from the South of Boston Knitting Guild. The funds will be deposited into the library's gift account.
From the minutes
“Lynne Fidler moved, seconded by Eric Kelley, to accept on behalf of the Ventress Memorial Library a donation of $160 from the South of Boston Knitting Guild. The funds will be deposited into the library's gift account. The vote was 2:0. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Kelley – aye..” (Motion: Fidler, second: Kelley)
Accept on behalf of the Council on Aging a donation of $800 from the Wednesday Duplicate Bridge Group
To accept on behalf of the Council on Aging a donation of $800 from the Wednesday Duplicate Bridge Group. The funds will be deposited into the COA's gift account.
From the minutes
“Lynne Fidler moved, seconded by Eric Kelley, to accept on behalf of the Council on Aging a donation of $800 from the Wednesday Duplicate Bridge Group. The funds will be deposited into the COA's gift account. The vote was 2:0. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Kelley – aye..” (Motion: Fidler, second: Kelley)
Approve the request of Treasurer Collector Shaun Strobel to declare the broken desk in the Treasurer's office as surplus for disposal
To approve the request of Treasurer Collector Shaun Strobel to declare the broken desk in the Treasurer's office as surplus for disposal.
From the minutes
“Lynne Fidler moved, seconded by Eric Kelley, to approve the request of Treasurer Collector Shaun Strobel to declare the broken desk in the Treasurer's office as surplus for disposal. The vote was 2:0. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Kelley – aye..” (Motion: Fidler, second: Kelley)
Approve the request of Assessor Anne Marie Sinnott to declare the 5-drawer file cabinet in their office as surplus
To approve the request of Assessor Anne Marie Sinnott to declare the 5-drawer file cabinet in their office as surplus.
From the minutes
“Lynne Fidler moved, seconded by Eric Kelley, to approve the request of Assessor Anne Marie Sinnott to declare the 5-drawer file cabinet in their office as surplus. The vote was 2:0. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Kelley – aye..” (Motion: Fidler, second: Kelley)
Accept the minutes of December 16, 2024, December 23, 2024 and December 30, 2024 as written
To accept the minutes of December 16, 2024, December 23, 2024 and December 30, 2024 as written.
From the minutes
“Lynne Fidler moved, seconded by Eric Kelley, to accept the minutes of December 16, 2024, December 23, 2024 and December 30, 2024 as written. The vote was 2:0. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Kelley – aye..” (Motion: Fidler, second: Kelley)
Adjourn the meeting at 9:25 p.m.
To adjourn the meeting at 9:25 p.m.
From the minutes
“Lynne Fidler moved, seconded by Eric Kelley, to adjourn the meeting at 9:25 p.m. The vote was 2:0. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Kelley – aye..” (Motion: Fidler, second: Kelley)
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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