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February 24, 2025
13 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Lynne E. Fidler, Eric S. Kelley, Stephen R. Darcy
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
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. Darcy, to open the meeting at 6:30 p.m. The vote was unanimous. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye; Mr. Kelley – aye..” (Motion: Fidler, second: Darcy)
Accept and support the draft Town of Marshfield Open Space & Recreation Plan for 2024-2031 as presented with the changes proposed by the Select Board members
To accept and support the draft Town of Marshfield Open Space & Recreation Plan for 2024-2031 as presented with the changes proposed by the Select Board members.
Yes: Darcy, FidlerNo: Kelley
From the minutes
“Lynne Fidler moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to accept and support the draft Town of Marshfield Open Space & Recreation Plan for 2024-2031 as presented with the changes proposed by the Select Board members. The vote was 2:1. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye; Mr. Kelley – nay..” (Motion: Fidler, second: Darcy)
Ask the State Auditor for a determination of an unfunded mandate for the Town of Marshfield
To ask the State Auditor for a determination of an unfunded mandate for the Town of Marshfield.
Yes: Darcy, FidlerNo: Kelley
From the minutes
“Lynne Fidler moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to ask the State Auditor for a determination of an unfunded mandate for the Town of Marshfield. The vote was 2:1. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye; Mr. Kelley – nay..” (Motion: Fidler, second: Darcy)
Ask our State Senator and State Representatives to seek state funding for to implement the requirements of the law or regulation, or to make compliance with the requirement optional for the Town...
To ask our State Senator and State Representatives to seek state funding for to implement the requirements of the law or regulation, or to make compliance with the requirement optional for the Town of Marshfield.
Yes: Darcy, FidlerNo: Kelley
From the minutes
“Lynne Fidler moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to ask our State Senator and State Representatives to seek state funding for to implement the requirements of the law or regulation, or to make compliance with the requirement optional for the Town of Marshfield. The vote was 2:1. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye; Mr. Kelley – nay..” (Motion: Fidler, second: Darcy)
Seek a court order exempting the Town of Marshfield from compliance with the law until adequate funding is provided by state government, using the unfunded mandate determination as evidence in the...
To seek a court order exempting the Town of Marshfield from compliance with the law until adequate funding is provided by state government, using the unfunded mandate determination as evidence in the case.
Yes: Darcy, FidlerNo: Kelley
From the minutes
“Lynne Fidler moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to seek a court order exempting the Town of Marshfield from compliance with the law until adequate funding is provided by state government, using the unfunded mandate determination as evidence in the case. The vote was 2:1. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye; Mr. Kelley – nay..” (Motion: Fidler, second: Darcy)
Approve the Local Initiative Project Policy for Marshfield as discussed and presented this evening with an effective date of February 24, 2025
To approve the Local Initiative Project Policy for Marshfield as discussed and presented this evening with an effective date of February 24, 2025.
From the minutes
“Lynne Fidler moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to approve the Local Initiative Project Policy for Marshfield as discussed and presented this evening with an effective date of February 24, 2025. The vote was unanimous. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye; Mr. Kelley – aye..” (Motion: Fidler, second: Darcy)
Appoint Brent Courchene to the Community Preservation Committee
To appoint Brent Courchene to the Community Preservation Committee.
From the minutes
“Lynne Fidler moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to appoint Brent Courchene to the Community Preservation Committee. The vote was unanimous. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye; Mr. Kelley – aye..” (Motion: Fidler, second: Darcy)
Submit for consideration of Town Meeting a warrant article asking the Town to accept a provision of Massachusetts General Laws that allows the Town to add a place on the tax bills or a mailing for...
To submit for consideration of Town Meeting a warrant article asking the Town to accept a provision of Massachusetts General Laws that allows the Town to add a place on the tax bills or a mailing for residents to make a voluntary donation to an Elderly and Disabled Taxation Fund for the purpose of defraying the real estate taxes of elderly and disabled persons of low income.
From the minutes
“Lynne Fidler moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to submit for consideration of Town Meeting a warrant article asking the Town to accept a provision of Massachusetts General Laws that allows the Town to add a place on the tax bills or a mailing for residents to make a voluntary donation to an Elderly and Disabled Taxation Fund for the purpose of defraying the real estate taxes of elderly and disabled persons of low income. The vote was unanimous. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye; Mr. Kelley – aye..” (Motion: Fidler, second: Darcy)
Accept the donation from Michael Maresco of plaques costing $192, which were presented to the Plymouth County Treasurer and Plymouth County Commissioners in appreciation of the work they did...
To accept the donation from Michael Maresco of plaques costing $192, which were presented to the Plymouth County Treasurer and Plymouth County Commissioners in appreciation of the work they did collectively to administer the Cares Act and ARPA funds.
From the minutes
“Lynne Fidler moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to accept the donation from Michael Maresco of plaques costing $192, which were presented to the Plymouth County Treasurer and Plymouth County Commissioners in appreciation of the work they did collectively to administer the Cares Act and ARPA funds. The vote was unanimous. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye; Mr. Kelley – aye..” (Motion: Fidler, second: Darcy)
Approve the request from Sue Allen, on behalf of Boy Scout Troop #424, to use the Town Hall parking lot for recycling drives on the following Saturdays: April 5, May 17, June 21, July 19, August...
To approve the request from Sue Allen, on behalf of Boy Scout Troop #424, to use the Town Hall parking lot for recycling drives on the following Saturdays: April 5, May 17, June 21, July 19, August 9, September 20, October 18 and November 15, 2025.
From the minutes
“Lynne Fidler moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to approve the request from Sue Allen, on behalf of Boy Scout Troop #424, to use the Town Hall parking lot for recycling drives on the following Saturdays: April 5, May 17, June 21, July 19, August 9, September 20, October 18 and November 15, 2025. The vote was unanimous. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye; Mr. Kelley – aye..” (Motion: Fidler, second: Darcy)
Accept donations on behalf the Veterans Services Office totally $1520.00 as listed above
To accept donations on behalf the Veterans Services Office totally $1520.00 as listed above.
From the minutes
“Lynne Fidler moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to accept donations on behalf the Veterans Services Office totally $1520.00 as listed above. The vote was unanimous. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye; Mr. Kelley – aye..” (Motion: Fidler, second: Darcy)
Approve the request of Ashley Corbin, Development Director for ALS One, to hold the 10th annual Polar Plunge at Rexhame Beach on Saturday April 5, 2025, pending signoff from the Board of Health...
To approve the request of Ashley Corbin, Development Director for ALS One, to hold the 10th annual Polar Plunge at Rexhame Beach on Saturday April 5, 2025, pending signoff from the Board of Health and Police, Fire, Beach and Building Departments.
From the minutes
“Lynne Fidler moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to approve the request of Ashley Corbin, Development Director for ALS One, to hold the 10th annual Polar Plunge at Rexhame Beach on Saturday April 5, 2025, pending signoff from the Board of Health and Police, Fire, Beach and Building Departments. The vote was unanimous. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Fidler – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye; Mr. Kelley – aye..” (Motion: Fidler, second: Darcy)
Adjourn the meeting at 9:05 p.m.
To adjourn the meeting at 9:05 p.m.
From the minutes
“Lynne Fidler moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to adjourn the meeting at 9:05 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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