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May 5, 2025
27 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Stephen R. Darcy, Eric S. Kelley, Patricia F. Simpson
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
“Mr. Darcy, moved seconded by Mr. Kelley, to open the meeting at 6:30 p.m. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Darcy, second: Kelley)
Nominate Eric Kelley as Chair of the Select Board
To nominate Eric Kelley as Chair of the Select Board
From the minutes
“Ms. Simpson nominated Eric Kelley as Chair of the Select Board; Mr. Darcy seconded the nomination. Ms. Simpson said that she is in a difficult position because she cannot in good conscience nominate Mr. Darcy because of the way he has treated residents in the past and because he is going through some personal issues which she is afraid may take away from his responsibilities as Chair. Ms. Simpson said that she also has reservations about Eric being chair since a lot of residents she has spoken to have not been happy with the way he has voted in the past and his comments regarding the playgrounds at Town Meeting. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Simpson, second: Darcy)
Nominate Stephen Darcy as Vice Chair
To nominate Stephen Darcy as Vice Chair.
Yes: Darcy, KelleyAbstained: SimpsonPatricia F. Simpson abstained.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved to nominate Stephen Darcy as Vice Chair, seconded by Mr. Darcy. The vote was 2:0 with Ms. Simpson abstaining..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Nominate Trish Simpson as Clerk
To nominate Trish Simpson as Clerk,
From the minutes
“Mr. Darcy moved, seconded by Mr. Kelley, to nominate Trish Simpson as Clerk, the vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Darcy, second: Kelley)
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing.
From the minutes
“Eric Kelley moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy to close the public hearing. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Approve the application for a Seasonal Wine and Malt Beverage Package Store license for South Shore Provisions LLC dba South Shore Provisions, Maureen Coleman Manager, premises located at 1849...
To approve the application for a Seasonal Wine and Malt Beverage Package Store license for South Shore Provisions LLC dba South Shore Provisions, Maureen Coleman Manager, premises located at 1849 Ocean Street, unit 4, contingent on satisfactory completion of application.
From the minutes
“Eric Kelley moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to approve the application for a Seasonal Wine and Malt Beverage Package Store license for South Shore Provisions LLC dba South Shore Provisions, Maureen Coleman Manager, premises located at 1849 Ocean Street, unit 4, contingent on satisfactory completion of application. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Grant the waiver extending the time for the State Auditor to determine the extent of the unfunded mandate and ask the Town Administrator or Town Counsel to notify the auditor's office
To grant the waiver extending the time for the State Auditor to determine the extent of the unfunded mandate and ask the Town Administrator or Town Counsel to notify the auditor's office.
From the minutes
“Eric Kelley moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to grant the waiver extending the time for the State Auditor to determine the extent of the unfunded mandate and ask the Town Administrator or Town Counsel to notify the auditor's office. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Approve the waiver of all Building Department fees relating to work at the Olympia Road stormwater pumps
To approve the waiver of all Building Department fees relating to work at the Olympia Road stormwater pumps.
From the minutes
“Eric Kelley moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to approve the waiver of all Building Department fees relating to work at the Olympia Road stormwater pumps. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Grant a temporary wine and malt beverage license to Richard Reault, New England Beekeeping Supplies, for the duration of the Marshfield Fair from August 15 through August 24, 2025 at the...
To grant a temporary wine and malt beverage license to Richard Reault, New England Beekeeping Supplies, for the duration of the Marshfield Fair from August 15 through August 24, 2025 at the Marshfield Fairgrounds, subject to proof of liquor liability insurance and approval of the Marshfield Police Department.
From the minutes
“Eric Kelley moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to grant a temporary wine and malt beverage license to Richard Reault, New England Beekeeping Supplies, for the duration of the Marshfield Fair from August 15 through August 24, 2025 at the Marshfield Fairgrounds, subject to proof of liquor liability insurance and approval of the Marshfield Police Department. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Grant a temporary wine and malt beverage license to Tish Adams, Marshfield Hills General Store, for the annual North River Festival of the Arts on May 24 and 25, 2025 at the Marshfield Hills...
To grant a temporary wine and malt beverage license to Tish Adams, Marshfield Hills General Store, for the annual North River Festival of the Arts on May 24 and 25, 2025 at the Marshfield Hills General Store, subject to proof of liquor liability insurance and approval of the Marshfield Police Department.
From the minutes
“Eric Kelley moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to grant a temporary wine and malt beverage license to Tish Adams, Marshfield Hills General Store, for the annual North River Festival of the Arts on May 24 and 25, 2025 at the Marshfield Hills General Store, subject to proof of liquor liability insurance and approval of the Marshfield Police Department. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Grant a temporary entertainment license to the North River Arts Society for dancing by patrons, live music, theatrical exhibition, dancing by entertainers and amplification system on May 23, 2025...
To grant a temporary entertainment license to the North River Arts Society for dancing by patrons, live music, theatrical exhibition, dancing by entertainers and amplification system on May 23, 2025 from 7:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. and May 24 and 25, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. at 157 Old Main Street, subject to approval of Board of Health, Police, Fire and Building Departments.
From the minutes
“Eric Kelley moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to grant a temporary entertainment license to the North River Arts Society for dancing by patrons, live music, theatrical exhibition, dancing by entertainers and amplification system on May 23, 2025 from 7:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. and May 24 and 25, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. at 157 Old Main Street, subject to approval of Board of Health, Police, Fire and Building Departments. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Grant a temporary entertainment license to The Circus Barn dba Circus Smirkus for theatrical exhibition, dancing by entertainers, recorded music and amplification at the Circus Smirkus 2025 Big...
To grant a temporary entertainment license to The Circus Barn dba Circus Smirkus for theatrical exhibition, dancing by entertainers, recorded music and amplification at the Circus Smirkus 2025 Big Top Tour at the Marshfield Fairgrounds on July 29 and 30, 2025 with shows at 11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. each day, subject to approval of the Building, Police and Fire Departments.
From the minutes
“Eric Kelley moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to grant a temporary entertainment license to The Circus Barn dba Circus Smirkus for theatrical exhibition, dancing by entertainers, recorded music and amplification at the Circus Smirkus 2025 Big Top Tour at the Marshfield Fairgrounds on July 29 and 30, 2025 with shows at 11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. each day, subject to approval of the Building, Police and Fire Departments. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Grant a temporary entertainment license to Vicky Lynch, Friends of the Marshfield Animal Shelter, Inc. for four free fundraising concerts at the Rexhame Beach Parking Lot on June 22, 2025 from...
To grant a temporary entertainment license to Vicky Lynch, Friends of the Marshfield Animal Shelter, Inc. for four free fundraising concerts at the Rexhame Beach Parking Lot on June 22, 2025 from 4PM-7PM (no raindate); July 19, 2025 from 6PM-8PM (raindate 7/25/25); August 16, 2026 from 6PM-8PM (raindate 8/23/25) and September 6, 2025 from 6PM- 8PM (raindate 9/13/25), subject to approval of the Beach Department and Marshfield Police and Fire Departments.
From the minutes
“Eric Kelley moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to grant a temporary entertainment license to Vicky Lynch, Friends of the Marshfield Animal Shelter, Inc. for four free fundraising concerts at the Rexhame Beach Parking Lot on June 22, 2025 from 4PM-7PM (no raindate); July 19, 2025 from 6PM-8PM (raindate 7/25/25); August 16, 2026 from 6PM-8PM (raindate 8/23/25) and September 6, 2025 from 6PM- 8PM (raindate 9/13/25), subject to approval of the Beach Department and Marshfield Police and Fire Departments. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Accept two donations to the Council on Aging from E. Rogers and Joan M. Burke with gratitude to the donors
To accept two donations to the Council on Aging from E. Rogers and Joan M. Burke with gratitude to the donors.
From the minutes
“Eric Kelley moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to accept two donations to the Council on Aging from E. Rogers and Joan M. Burke with gratitude to the donors. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Accept two donations to Veterans Services from the Vietnam Veterans Huey Float Group and Mr. and Mrs. David Murray with gratitude to the donors
To accept two donations to Veterans Services from the Vietnam Veterans Huey Float Group and Mr. and Mrs. David Murray with gratitude to the donors.
From the minutes
“Eric Kelley moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to accept two donations to Veterans Services from the Vietnam Veterans Huey Float Group and Mr. and Mrs. David Murray with gratitude to the donors. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Accept a donation to the Ventress Library from John and Gail Martell with gratitude to the donor
To accept a donation to the Ventress Library from John and Gail Martell with gratitude to the donor.
From the minutes
“Eric Kelley moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to accept a donation to the Ventress Library from John and Gail Martell with gratitude to the donor. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Accept a donation to the Animal Control Department from Taylor Prue with gratitude to the donor
To accept a donation to the Animal Control Department from Taylor Prue with gratitude to the donor.
From the minutes
“Eric Kelley moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to accept a donation to the Animal Control Department from Taylor Prue with gratitude to the donor. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Grant an annual peddler's license to Mea Thai Cuisine subject to approval of the Board of Health, background check, state peddler's license and payment of $100 fee
To grant an annual peddler's license to Mea Thai Cuisine subject to approval of the Board of Health, background check, state peddler's license and payment of $100 fee.
From the minutes
“Eric Kelley moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to grant an annual peddler's license to Mea Thai Cuisine subject to approval of the Board of Health, background check, state peddler's license and payment of $100 fee. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Grant an annual Fortune Teller license to Stephanie Demetro to be used at the premises located at 468 Plain Street contingent on approval of the ZBA. Said license is personal to Ms. Demetro and...
To grant an annual Fortune Teller license to Stephanie Demetro to be used at the premises located at 468 Plain Street contingent on approval of the ZBA. Said license is personal to Ms. Demetro and cannot be assigned.
From the minutes
“Eric Kelley moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to grant an annual Fortune Teller license to Stephanie Demetro to be used at the premises located at 468 Plain Street contingent on approval of the ZBA. Said license is personal to Ms. Demetro and cannot be assigned. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Appoint Ken Pike as a delegate from the Marshfield Council on Aging to the Old Colony Elder Services Board of Directors for a one-year term from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026
To appoint Ken Pike as a delegate from the Marshfield Council on Aging to the Old Colony Elder Services Board of Directors for a one-year term from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.
From the minutes
“Eric Kelley moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to appoint Ken Pike as a delegate from the Marshfield Council on Aging to the Old Colony Elder Services Board of Directors for a one-year term from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Grant approval for an annual block party on Presidential Circle from Winslow Cemetery Road to Emanual Road on June 27, 2025 from 3:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. with a weather date of June 28, 2025
To grant approval for an annual block party on Presidential Circle from Winslow Cemetery Road to Emanual Road on June 27, 2025 from 3:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. with a weather date of June 28, 2025.
From the minutes
“Eric Kelley moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to grant approval for an annual block party on Presidential Circle from Winslow Cemetery Road to Emanual Road on June 27, 2025 from 3:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. with a weather date of June 28, 2025. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Grant approval for Melissa McKim to hold yoga classes on Rexhame Beach (in a location approved by the Beach Administrator and Lt
To grant approval for Melissa McKim to hold yoga classes on Rexhame Beach (in a location approved by the Beach Administrator and Lt. Sullivan) on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 7:00 a.m. from June 17, 2025 through September 1, 2025, subject to approval of the Beach Department and proof of insurance naming the Town as additional insured if a fee is being charged.
From the minutes
“Eric Kelley moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to grant approval for Melissa McKim to hold yoga classes on Rexhame Beach (in a location approved by the Beach Administrator and Lt. Sullivan) on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 7:00 a.m. from June 17, 2025 through September 1, 2025, subject to approval of the Beach Department and proof of insurance naming the Town as additional insured if a fee is being charged. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Grant approval for Bill Selvitelle to hold free yoga classes on Green Harbor Beach on Thursdays and Saturdays at 8:00 a.m. and Sundays at 7:30 a.m. from June 19, 2025 through September 30, 2025,...
To grant approval for Bill Selvitelle to hold free yoga classes on Green Harbor Beach on Thursdays and Saturdays at 8:00 a.m. and Sundays at 7:30 a.m. from June 19, 2025 through September 30, 2025, subject to approval from the Beach Department.
From the minutes
“Eric Kelley moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to grant approval for Bill Selvitelle to hold free yoga classes on Green Harbor Beach on Thursdays and Saturdays at 8:00 a.m. and Sundays at 7:30 a.m. from June 19, 2025 through September 30, 2025, subject to approval from the Beach Department. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Appoint Collin Hackett to the Energy Committee
To appoint Collin Hackett to the Energy Committee.
From the minutes
“Eric Kelley moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to appoint Collin Hackett to the Energy Committee. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Appoint Joseph Hackett to the Energy Committee
To appoint Joseph Hackett to the Energy Committee.
From the minutes
“Eric Kelley moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to appoint Joseph Hackett to the Energy Committee. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Accept the minutes of March 10, 2025; March 24, 2025; March 27, 2025; April 9, 2025 and April 24, 2025 as written
To accept the minutes of March 10, 2025; March 24, 2025; March 27, 2025; April 9, 2025 and April 24, 2025 as written.
Yes: Darcy, KelleyAbstained: SimpsonPatricia F. Simpson abstained.
From the minutes
“Eric Kelley moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to accept the minutes of March 10, 2025; March 24, 2025; March 27, 2025; April 9, 2025 and April 24, 2025 as written. The vote was 2:0 with Trish Simpson abstaining..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Adjourn the meeting at 8:30 p.m.
To adjourn the meeting at 8:30 p.m.
From the minutes
“Eric Kelley moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 p.m. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, 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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