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June 9, 2025
15 recorded votes, 0 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 6:30p.m
To open the meeting at 6:30p.m.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to open the meeting at 6:30p.m. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Approve the Interim Town Administrator sending out the Request for Quotations and to start the process for selecting future Labor Counsel
To approve the Interim Town Administrator sending out the Request for Quotations and to start the process for selecting future Labor Counsel.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to approve the Interim Town Administrator sending out the Request for Quotations and to start the process for selecting future Labor Counsel. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Grant permission for Veterans' Services to accept the following donations: $180.15 from Madison & McKinnon Coulstring and Charlotte Freeman; $750.00 from Mary Ann Ferris; and $100.00 from Mr. And...
To grant permission for Veterans' Services to accept the following donations: $180.15 from Madison & McKinnon Coulstring and Charlotte Freeman; $750.00 from Mary Ann Ferris; and $100.00 from Mr. And Mrs. Joseph Hanlon.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to grant permission for Veterans' Services to accept the following donations: $180.15 from Madison & McKinnon Coulstring and Charlotte Freeman; $750.00 from Mary Ann Ferris; and $100.00 from Mr. And Mrs. Joseph Hanlon. 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)
Grant permission for the Marshfield Cultural Council to accept the donation of $50.00 from Ned Bangs
To grant permission for the Marshfield Cultural Council to accept the donation of $50.00 from Ned Bangs.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to grant permission for the Marshfield Cultural Council to accept the donation of $50.00 from Ned Bangs. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Grant permission for the Ventress Memorial Library to accept the donation of $350.00 from the Governor Winslow School Parent Teacher Organization
To grant permission for the Ventress Memorial Library to accept the donation of $350.00 from the Governor Winslow School Parent Teacher Organization.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to grant permission for the Ventress Memorial Library to accept the donation of $350.00 from the Governor Winslow School Parent Teacher Organization. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Approve a Marshfield Fairgrounds Common Victualler License under Mass
To approve a Marshfield Fairgrounds Common Victualler License under Mass. Gen. L. c. 140 §2 for Nate DuBrule dba Circus Smirkus to have 1 food stand for the Circus Smirkus event on July 29, 2025 and July 30, 2025; contingent on approval of the Board of Health.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to approve a Marshfield Fairgrounds Common Victualler License under Mass. Gen. L. c. 140 §2 for Nate DuBrule dba Circus Smirkus to have 1 food stand for the Circus Smirkus event on July 29, 2025 and July 30, 2025; contingent on approval of the Board of Health. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Approve a Temporary Liquor License for all alcoholic beverages for Carleton Chandler, of the Marshfield Agricultural & Horticultural Society, for the POVAT Veterans Association Benefit Concert...
To approve a Temporary Liquor License for all alcoholic beverages for Carleton Chandler, of the Marshfield Agricultural & Horticultural Society, for the POVAT Veterans Association Benefit Concert event on June 21, 2025 from 3:00pm – 10:00pm at the Marshfield Fairgrounds, 140 Main Street; contingent on liquor liability naming the Town of Marshfield as additionally insured, copy of TIPS Certification for all servers, and approval from the Marshfield Police Department.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to approve a Temporary Liquor License for all alcoholic beverages for Carleton Chandler, of the Marshfield Agricultural & Horticultural Society, for the POVAT Veterans Association Benefit Concert event on June 21, 2025 from 3:00pm – 10:00pm at the Marshfield Fairgrounds, 140 Main Street; contingent on liquor liability naming the Town of Marshfield as additionally insured, copy of TIPS Certification for all servers, and approval from the Marshfield Police Department. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Approve an Annual Common Victualler License under Mass
To approve an Annual Common Victualler License under Mass. Gen. L. c. 140 §2 for J. Harmony Invest Group LLC dba Pelican's SnoBalls located at 1289 Ocean Street #1, contingent on approval of the Board of Health and Building Department.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to approve an Annual Common Victualler License under Mass. Gen. L. c. 140 §2 for J. Harmony Invest Group LLC dba Pelican's SnoBalls located at 1289 Ocean Street #1, contingent on approval of the Board of Health and Building Department. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Approve the request from the Recreational Trails Committee to hold the 4th Annual Carolina Hill Mountain Bike Classic on August 17, 2025 with a rain date of August 24, 2025, contingent on approval...
To approve the request from the Recreational Trails Committee to hold the 4th Annual Carolina Hill Mountain Bike Classic on August 17, 2025 with a rain date of August 24, 2025, contingent on approval of the Police and Fire Departments and with the event organizer responsible for providing adequate supervision and clean up.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to approve the request from the Recreational Trails Committee to hold the 4th Annual Carolina Hill Mountain Bike Classic on August 17, 2025 with a rain date of August 24, 2025, contingent on approval of the Police and Fire Departments and with the event organizer responsible for providing adequate supervision and clean up. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Appoint Dominique Dyer to the ADA Committee
To appoint Dominique Dyer to the ADA Committee.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to appoint Dominique Dyer to the ADA Committee. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Appoint Julianne Kennedy to the ADA Committee
To appoint Julianne Kennedy to the ADA Committee.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to appoint Julianne Kennedy to the ADA Committee. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Approve the meeting minutes of the May 19, 2025 and June 2, 2025 Select Board meetings
To approve the meeting minutes of the May 19, 2025 and June 2, 2025 Select Board meetings.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to approve the meeting minutes of the May 19, 2025 and June 2, 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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