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March 10, 2025
17 recorded votes, 4 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 5:34p.m
To open the meeting at 5:34p.m.
From the minutes
“Ms. Fidler moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to open the meeting at 5:34p.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)
Indefinitely postpone Action Item #1 - Discussion and Vote to Accept 'Rules and Regulations for Use of Town Property'
To indefinitely postpone Action Item #1 - Discussion and Vote to Accept 'Rules and Regulations for Use of Town Property'.
From the minutes
“Ms. Fidler moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to indefinitely postpone Action Item #1 - Discussion and Vote to Accept 'Rules and Regulations for Use of Town Property'. 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 M.G.L.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 M.G.L.c.30A, s.21(a)(2) to discuss strategy relating to Collective Bargaining, specifically to discuss strategy for negotiations with Marshfield Firefighters, Local 2568 and to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel, to wit. Town Administrator, returning to public session at the conclusion of the Executive Session.
From the minutes
“Ms. Fidler moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to go into Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L.c.30A, s.21(a)(2) to discuss strategy relating to Collective Bargaining, specifically to discuss strategy for negotiations with Marshfield Firefighters, Local 2568 and to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel, to wit. Town Administrator, returning to public session at the conclusion of the Executive 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)
Reopen Public Session
To reopen Public Session.
From the minutes
“Ms. Fidler moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to reopen 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)
Approve the voting hours for the Annual Town Election for May 3, 2025, for polls to be open from 9:00am until 4:00pm
To approve the voting hours for the Annual Town Election for May 3, 2025, for polls to be open from 9:00am until 4:00pm.
From the minutes
“Ms. Fidler moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to approve the voting hours for the Annual Town Election for May 3, 2025, for polls to be open from 9:00am until 4:00pm. 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 donation from the Godding family of a kayak rack for Rexhame Beach, valued at $2,500
To approve the donation from the Godding family of a kayak rack for Rexhame Beach, valued at $2,500.
From the minutes
“Ms. Fidler moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to approve the donation from the Godding family of a kayak rack for Rexhame Beach, valued at $2,500. 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 request from Charles Hitchcock, President of the Brant Rock Ocean Café, Inc. D/B/A 293 Ocean Street, for a Temporary One Day Extension of Use of their licensed premise for their...
To approve the request from Charles Hitchcock, President of the Brant Rock Ocean Café, Inc. D/B/A 293 Ocean Street, for a Temporary One Day Extension of Use of their licensed premise for their entertainment license and their liquor license for Saturday, March 15, 2025, to include their outside parking lot as highlighted on the attached map from 9:00am until 7:00pm, pending sign-off from the Marshfield Police Department, Marshfield Fire Department, Building Department, and Board of Health, certificate of liquor liability insurance naming the Town of Marshfield as additionally insured which also covers the outside parking lot area, detailed map showing all the requested requirements, record of TIPS certification for all staff serving alcohol, required police details, tent permit, and handicapped parking for two parking spaces.
From the minutes
“Ms. Fidler moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to approve the request from Charles Hitchcock, President of the Brant Rock Ocean Café, Inc. D/B/A 293 Ocean Street, for a Temporary One Day Extension of Use of their licensed premise for their entertainment license and their liquor license for Saturday, March 15, 2025, to include their outside parking lot as highlighted on the attached map from 9:00am until 7:00pm, pending sign-off from the Marshfield Police Department, Marshfield Fire Department, Building Department, and Board of Health, certificate of liquor liability insurance naming the Town of Marshfield as additionally insured which also covers the outside parking lot area, detailed map showing all the requested requirements, record of TIPS certification for all staff serving alcohol, required police details, tent permit, and handicapped parking for two parking spaces. 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 Warrant presented by the Town Clerk for the Election of Town Officers for May 3, 2025, in the Marshfield High School Gymnasium
To approve the Warrant presented by the Town Clerk for the Election of Town Officers for May 3, 2025, in the Marshfield High School Gymnasium.
Yes: Darcy, FidlerNo: Kelley
From the minutes
“Ms. Fidler moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to approve the Warrant presented by the Town Clerk for the Election of Town Officers for May 3, 2025, in the Marshfield High School Gymnasium. 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)
Rescind the previous vote
To rescind the previous vote.
From the minutes
“Ms. Fidler moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to rescind the previous vote. 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 Warrant presented by the Town Clerk for the Election of Town Officers for May 3, 2025, in the Marshfield High School Gymnasium
To approve the Warrant presented by the Town Clerk for the Election of Town Officers for May 3, 2025, in the Marshfield High School Gymnasium.
Yes: Darcy, FidlerNo: Kelley
From the minutes
“Ms. Fidler moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to approve the Warrant presented by the Town Clerk for the Election of Town Officers for May 3, 2025, in the Marshfield High School Gymnasium. 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 the aforementioned statement read into the record regarding the authorization for Bonds for the Interim Loan for the Clean Water Trust for the Plymouth Avenue Pump Station
To approve the aforementioned statement read into the record regarding the authorization for Bonds for the Interim Loan for the Clean Water Trust for the Plymouth Avenue Pump Station.
From the minutes
“Ms. Fidler moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to approve the aforementioned statement read into the record regarding the authorization for Bonds for the Interim Loan for the Clean Water Trust for the Plymouth Avenue Pump Station. 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 license renewal for Paul J. Philpot for parking at the Green Harbor Lobster Pound, located at 131 Beach Street, for 46 parking spaces at $24 per parking space for a total fee of...
To approve the license renewal for Paul J. Philpot for parking at the Green Harbor Lobster Pound, located at 131 Beach Street, for 46 parking spaces at $24 per parking space for a total fee of $1,104.00, contingent on taxes and fees owed to the Town being paid in full or satisfactory arrangements for payment have been made with the Treasurer Collector.
From the minutes
“Ms. Fidler moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to approve the license renewal for Paul J. Philpot for parking at the Green Harbor Lobster Pound, located at 131 Beach Street, for 46 parking spaces at $24 per parking space for a total fee of $1,104.00, contingent on taxes and fees owed to the Town being paid in full or satisfactory arrangements for payment have been made with the Treasurer Collector. 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 following debt exclusion language for the South Shore Regional Vocational Technical High School to appear on the Town Election Ballot for May 3, 2025; "Shall the Town of...
To approve and authorize the following debt exclusion language for the South Shore Regional Vocational Technical High School to appear on the Town Election Ballot for May 3, 2025; "Shall the Town of Marshfield be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so- called, the amounts required to pay the Town of Marshfield's apportioned share of the cost for bonds issued by the South Shore Regional Vocational Technical School District, per Massachusetts General Law Chapter 59 Section 21C(k), in order to pay costs of designing, constructing, originally equipping and furnishing a new District high school and related athletic facilities, including the payment of all other costs incidental and related thereto?"
Yes: Darcy, FidlerNo: Kelley
From the minutes
“Ms. Fidler moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to approve and authorize the following debt exclusion language for the South Shore Regional Vocational Technical High School to appear on the Town Election Ballot for May 3, 2025; "Shall the Town of Marshfield be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so- called, the amounts required to pay the Town of Marshfield's apportioned share of the cost for bonds issued by the South Shore Regional Vocational Technical School District, per Massachusetts General Law Chapter 59 Section 21C(k), in order to pay costs of designing, constructing, originally equipping and furnishing a new District high school and related athletic facilities, including the payment of all other costs incidental and related thereto?" 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 and sign the letter to the Legislature urging the legislation to be passed that would preserve and codify the current remote meeting options at the local level
To approve and sign the letter to the Legislature urging the legislation to be passed that would preserve and codify the current remote meeting options at the local level.
Yes: Darcy, FidlerNo: Kelley
From the minutes
“Ms. Fidler moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to approve and sign the letter to the Legislature urging the legislation to be passed that would preserve and codify the current remote meeting options at the local level. 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 Veterans Services the following five donations: $50.00 dollars from Ted and Eleanor Kozlowski, in memory of Ed Sullivan; $50.00 dollars from Sandra Sullivan, in memory of...
To approve on behalf of the Veterans Services the following five donations: $50.00 dollars from Ted and Eleanor Kozlowski, in memory of Ed Sullivan; $50.00 dollars from Sandra Sullivan, in memory of Ed Sullivan; $100.00 from the Daniel Webster Post 8345, in memory of Ed Sullivan; $100.00 from Maria Russo, in memory of Ed Sullivan and $100.00 from Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hanlon. 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 approve on behalf of the Veterans Services the following five donations: $50.00 dollars from Ted and Eleanor Kozlowski, in memory of Ed Sullivan; $50.00 dollars from Sandra Sullivan, in memory of Ed Sullivan; $100.00 from the Daniel Webster Post 8345, in memory of Ed Sullivan; $100.00 from Maria Russo, in memory of Ed Sullivan and $100.00 from Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hanlon. 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)
Approve meeting minutes for meetings held on January 16, 2025, January 21, 2025, February 10, 2025, February 20, 2025, and February 24, 2025
To approve meeting minutes for meetings held on January 16, 2025, January 21, 2025, February 10, 2025, February 20, 2025, and February 24, 2025.
From the minutes
“Ms. Fidler moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to approve meeting minutes for meetings held on January 16, 2025, January 21, 2025, February 10, 2025, February 20, 2025, and February 24, 2025. 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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