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May 19, 2025
25 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Eric S. Kelley, Stephen R. Darcy, Patricia F. Simpson
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Open the meeting at 5:30p.m
To open the meeting at 5:30p.m.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to open the meeting at 5:30p.m. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Enter executive session for the purposes of discussing strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation where an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or...
To enter executive session for the purposes of discussing strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation where an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares pursuant to Mass. Gen. L. c. 30A sec. 21(a)(3) to wit: Marshfield DPW Union grievance; and further, to approve Executive Session Minutes from April 14, 2025 and May 12, 2025; and to enter open session at the conclusion of the executive session.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to enter executive session for the purposes of discussing strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation where an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares pursuant to Mass. Gen. L. c. 30A sec. 21(a)(3) to wit: Marshfield DPW Union grievance; and further, to approve Executive Session Minutes from April 14, 2025 and May 12, 2025; and to enter open session at the conclusion of the executive session. The vote was 3:0. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Kelley – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye; Ms. Simpson – aye..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Return to open session
To return to open session.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to return to open session. The vote was 3:0. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Kelley – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye; Ms. Simpson – aye..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Open the Public Hearing on the Pole Hearing of Verizon New England, Inc. and NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for the pole(s) located at 280 Foster Avenue and identified by pole...
To open the Public Hearing on the Pole Hearing of Verizon New England, Inc. and NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for the pole(s) located at 280 Foster Avenue and identified by pole number 433/3A.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to open the Public Hearing on the Pole Hearing of Verizon New England, Inc. and NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for the pole(s) located at 280 Foster Avenue and identified by pole number 433/3A. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Close the Public Hearing on the Pole Hearing of Verizon New England, Inc. and NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy and for the pole(s) located at 280 Foster Avenue and identified by pole...
To close the Public Hearing on the Pole Hearing of Verizon New England, Inc. and NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy and for the pole(s) located at 280 Foster Avenue and identified by pole number 433/3A.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to close the Public Hearing on the Pole Hearing of Verizon New England, Inc. and NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy and for the pole(s) located at 280 Foster Avenue and identified by pole number 433/3A. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Grant Verizon New England, Inc. and NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy permission to install/move the pole(s) at 280 Foster Avenue as shown on the proposed plan dated March 19, 2025...
To grant Verizon New England, Inc. and NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy permission to install/move the pole(s) at 280 Foster Avenue as shown on the proposed plan dated March 19, 2025 subject to conditions.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to grant Verizon New England, Inc. and NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy permission to install/move the pole(s) at 280 Foster Avenue as shown on the proposed plan dated March 19, 2025 subject to conditions. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
To grant Verizon New England, Inc. and NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy permission to install/move the pole(s) at 280 Foster Avenue as shown on the proposed plan dated March 19, 2025 subject to the following conditions: to return the disturbed grounds to the original condition, such as removing all displaced debris, dirt, and sand, and to install reflectors at varying heights on installed poles.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to grant Verizon New England, Inc. and NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy permission to install/move the pole(s) at 280 Foster Avenue as shown on the proposed plan dated March 19, 2025 subject to the following conditions: to return the disturbed grounds to the original condition, such as removing all displaced debris, dirt, and sand, and to install reflectors at varying heights on installed poles. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Open the Public Hearing on the Pole Hearing of Verizon New England, Inc. and NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy and for the poles located at 1140 & 1143 Ocean Street and identified by...
To open the Public Hearing on the Pole Hearing of Verizon New England, Inc. and NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy and for the poles located at 1140 & 1143 Ocean Street and identified by pole numbers 7/83 and 7/81.5.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to open the Public Hearing on the Pole Hearing of Verizon New England, Inc. and NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy and for the poles located at 1140 & 1143 Ocean Street and identified by pole numbers 7/83 and 7/81.5. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Close the Public Hearing on the Pole Hearing of Verizon New England, Inc. and NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy and for the pole(s) located at 1140 & 1143 Ocean Street and identified...
To close the Public Hearing on the Pole Hearing of Verizon New England, Inc. and NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy and for the pole(s) located at 1140 & 1143 Ocean Street and identified by pole numbers 7/83 and 7/81.5.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to close the Public Hearing on the Pole Hearing of Verizon New England, Inc. and NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy and for the pole(s) located at 1140 & 1143 Ocean Street and identified by pole numbers 7/83 and 7/81.5. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Grant Verizon New England, Inc. and NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy permission to install/move the poles at 1140 & 1143 Ocean Street as shown on the proposed plans dated February...
To grant Verizon New England, Inc. and NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy permission to install/move the poles at 1140 & 1143 Ocean Street as shown on the proposed plans dated February 10, 2025 and March 19, 2025 subject to conditions.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to grant Verizon New England, Inc. and NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy permission to install/move the poles at 1140 & 1143 Ocean Street as shown on the proposed plans dated February 10, 2025 and March 19, 2025 subject to conditions. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
To grant Verizon New England, Inc. and NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy permission to install/move the poles at 1140 & 1143 Ocean Street as shown on the proposed plans dated February 10, 2025 and March 19, 2025 subject to the following conditions: to return the disturbed grounds to the original condition, such as removing all displaced debris, dirt, and sand, and to install reflectors at varying heights on installed poles.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to grant Verizon New England, Inc. and NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy permission to install/move the poles at 1140 & 1143 Ocean Street as shown on the proposed plans dated February 10, 2025 and March 19, 2025 subject to the following conditions: to return the disturbed grounds to the original condition, such as removing all displaced debris, dirt, and sand, and to install reflectors at varying heights on installed poles. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Approve the request to accept the donation of $3,021 from Ruth Meberg on behalf of the Ventress Memorial Library
To approve the request to accept the donation of $3,021 from Ruth Meberg on behalf of the Ventress Memorial Library.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to approve the request to accept the donation of $3,021 from Ruth Meberg on behalf of the Ventress Memorial Library. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Take a brief recess
To take a brief recess.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to take a brief recess. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Return from the brief recess
To return from the brief recess.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to return from the brief recess. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Approve the request to approve the donation of a memorial tree, plaque, and installation at Library Plaza Pocket Park
To approve the request to approve the donation of a memorial tree, plaque, and installation at Library Plaza Pocket Park.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to approve the request to approve the donation of a memorial tree, plaque, and installation at Library Plaza Pocket Park. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Approve the donation of $50.00 from William Connelly on behalf of Veterans' Services
To approve the donation of $50.00 from William Connelly on behalf of Veterans' Services.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to approve the donation of $50.00 from William Connelly on behalf of Veterans' Services. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Approve the donation of $200.00 from Patricia Desmond on behalf of Animal Control
To approve the donation of $200.00 from Patricia Desmond on behalf of Animal Control.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to approve the donation of $200.00 from Patricia Desmond on behalf of Animal Control. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Approve a temporary wine and malt liquor license for Michael Snowdale, of Stellwagen Beer Company, for a pop-up beer garden at Green Harbor Lobster Pound, 131 Beach Street, on the following days:...
To approve a temporary wine and malt liquor license for Michael Snowdale, of Stellwagen Beer Company, for a pop-up beer garden at Green Harbor Lobster Pound, 131 Beach Street, on the following days: May 25, 2025 from 12pm-8pm; June 24, 2025 from 3pm-8pm; June 27, 2025 from 5pm-9pm; July 1, 2025 from 3pm-8pm; July 8, 2025 from 3pm-8pm; July 15, 2025 from 3pm-8pm; July 22, 2025 from 3pm-8pm; July 25, 2025 from 5pm-9pm; July 29, 2025 from 3pm-8pm; August 5, 2025 from 3pm-8pm; August 12, 2025 from 3pm- 8pm; August 19, 2025 from 3pm-8pm; August 22, 2025 from 5pm-9pm.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to approve a temporary wine and malt liquor license for Michael Snowdale, of Stellwagen Beer Company, for a pop-up beer garden at Green Harbor Lobster Pound, 131 Beach Street, on the following days: May 25, 2025 from 12pm-8pm; June 24, 2025 from 3pm-8pm; June 27, 2025 from 5pm-9pm; July 1, 2025 from 3pm-8pm; July 8, 2025 from 3pm-8pm; July 15, 2025 from 3pm-8pm; July 22, 2025 from 3pm-8pm; July 25, 2025 from 5pm-9pm; July 29, 2025 from 3pm-8pm; August 5, 2025 from 3pm-8pm; August 12, 2025 from 3pm- 8pm; August 19, 2025 from 3pm-8pm; August 22, 2025 from 5pm-9pm. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Approve a temporary wine and malt liquor license for Julia Driscoll, of North River Arts Society, for the North River Arts Festival at 157 Old Main Street on May 23, 2025 from 7:00pm until...
To approve a temporary wine and malt liquor license for Julia Driscoll, of North River Arts Society, for the North River Arts Festival at 157 Old Main Street on May 23, 2025 from 7:00pm until 10:00pm; May 24, 2025 and May 25, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to approve a temporary wine and malt liquor license for Julia Driscoll, of North River Arts Society, for the North River Arts Festival at 157 Old Main Street on May 23, 2025 from 7:00pm until 10:00pm; May 24, 2025 and May 25, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Sign Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) Contract for designer services for the Martinson Elementary School roof project
To sign Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) Contract for designer services for the Martinson Elementary School roof project.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to sign Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) Contract for designer services for the Martinson Elementary School roof project. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Approve the Molly Fitzgerald Memorial Fund to utilize the Avon Street Parking Lot on Friday, June 13, 2025 from 6:00pm until 11:30pm for the Annual Appreciation Dinner
To approve the Molly Fitzgerald Memorial Fund to utilize the Avon Street Parking Lot on Friday, June 13, 2025 from 6:00pm until 11:30pm for the Annual Appreciation Dinner.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to approve the Molly Fitzgerald Memorial Fund to utilize the Avon Street Parking Lot on Friday, June 13, 2025 from 6:00pm until 11:30pm for the Annual Appreciation Dinner. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Appoint Patricia Simpson to the Opioid Fund Committee to fill the vacancy of the Select Board seat
To appoint Patricia Simpson to the Opioid Fund Committee to fill the vacancy of the Select Board seat.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to appoint Patricia Simpson to the Opioid Fund Committee to fill the vacancy of the Select Board seat. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Approve the meeting minutes of the April 14, 2025 Select Board meeting
To approve the meeting minutes of the April 14, 2025 Select Board meeting.
Yes: Darcy, KelleyAbstained: Simpson
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to approve the meeting minutes of the April 14, 2025 Select Board meeting. The vote was 2:0 (Mr. Kelley - aye; Mr. Darcy – aye; Ms. Simpson – abstain).” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Approve the meeting minutes of the May 5, 2025 and May 12, 2025 Select Board meetings
To approve the meeting minutes of the May 5, 2025 and May 12, 2025 Select Board meetings.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to approve the meeting minutes of the May 5, 2025 and May 12, 2025 Select Board meetings. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to adjourn the meeting. 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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