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June 16, 2025
24 recorded votes, 2 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 5:31 p.m.
To open the meeting at 5:31 p.m.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley, moved seconded by Mr. Darcy, to open the meeting at 5:31 p.m. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Authorize the Board of Public Works to commence conducting an audit pending an agreement on the RFP
To authorize the Board of Public Works to commence conducting an audit pending an agreement on the RFP.
From the minutes
“Eric Kelley moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy to authorize the Board of Public Works to commence conducting an audit pending an agreement on the RFP. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Direct Harbormaster DiMeo to contact the DMF on the Town's behalf
To direct Harbormaster DiMeo to contact the DMF on the Town's behalf.
From the minutes
“Eric Kelley moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to direct Harbormaster DiMeo to contact the DMF on the Town's behalf. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Authorize the DPW to place boulders along the boundaries of the Town Green to protect pedestrians in the event of an intentional or unintentional vehicle strike as recommended by the Marshfield...
To authorize the DPW to place boulders along the boundaries of the Town Green to protect pedestrians in the event of an intentional or unintentional vehicle strike as recommended by the Marshfield Police Department.
From the minutes
“Eric Kelley moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to authorize the DPW to place boulders along the boundaries of the Town Green to protect pedestrians in the event of an intentional or unintentional vehicle strike as recommended by the Marshfield Police Department. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Grant a temporary all alcohol liquor license to Carleton Chandler, Marshfield Agricultural & Horticultural Society for the Levitate Music Festival at the Marshfield Fairgrounds on July 12 and 13,...
To grant a temporary all alcohol liquor license to Carleton Chandler, Marshfield Agricultural & Horticultural Society for the Levitate Music Festival at the Marshfield Fairgrounds on July 12 and 13, 2025 from 12:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. contingent on positive recommendations from the Police and Fire Departments.
From the minutes
“Eric Kelley moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to grant a temporary all alcohol liquor license to Carleton Chandler, Marshfield Agricultural & Horticultural Society for the Levitate Music Festival at the Marshfield Fairgrounds on July 12 and 13, 2025 from 12:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. contingent on positive recommendations from the Police and Fire Departments. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Grant a temporary entertainment license for live music and amplification to Daniel Hassett for the Levitate Music Festival at the Marshfield Fairgrounds on July 12 and 13, 2025 from 11:30 a.m....
To grant a temporary entertainment license for live music and amplification to Daniel Hassett for the Levitate Music Festival at the Marshfield Fairgrounds on July 12 and 13, 2025 from 11:30 a.m. until 11:00 p.m. contingent on positive recommendations from the Police and Fire Departments.
From the minutes
“Eric Kelley moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to grant a temporary entertainment license for live music and amplification to Daniel Hassett for the Levitate Music Festival at the Marshfield Fairgrounds on July 12 and 13, 2025 from 11:30 a.m. until 11:00 p.m. contingent on positive recommendations from the Police and Fire Departments. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Grant a temporary all alcohol liquor license to Kathleen O'Connor, Historic Winslow House Association Inc. for a Members Appreciation Event at the Historic Winslow House on June 20, 2025 from 5:00...
To grant a temporary all alcohol liquor license to Kathleen O'Connor, Historic Winslow House Association Inc. for a Members Appreciation Event at the Historic Winslow House on June 20, 2025 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. contingent on positive recommendations from the Police and Fire Departments.
From the minutes
“Eric Kelley moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to grant a temporary all alcohol liquor license to Kathleen O'Connor, Historic Winslow House Association Inc. for a Members Appreciation Event at the Historic Winslow House on June 20, 2025 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. contingent on positive recommendations from the Police and Fire Departments. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Grant a temporary wine & malt liquor license to Kathleen O'Connor, Historic Winslow House Association Inc. for a Murder Mystery Night at the Historic Winslow House on July 25, 2025 from 7:00 p.m....
To grant a temporary wine & malt liquor license to Kathleen O'Connor, Historic Winslow House Association Inc. for a Murder Mystery Night at the Historic Winslow House on July 25, 2025 from 7:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. contingent on positive recommendations from the Police and Fire Departments.
From the minutes
“Eric Kelley moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to grant a temporary wine & malt liquor license to Kathleen O'Connor, Historic Winslow House Association Inc. for a Murder Mystery Night at the Historic Winslow House on July 25, 2025 from 7:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. contingent on positive recommendations from the Police and Fire Departments. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Grant a temporary wine & malt liquor license to Kathleen O'Connor, Historic Winslow House Association Inc. for an 18th Century Tavern Night at the Historic Winslow House on August 9, 2025 from...
To grant a temporary wine & malt liquor license to Kathleen O'Connor, Historic Winslow House Association Inc. for an 18th Century Tavern Night at the Historic Winslow House on August 9, 2025 from 6:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. contingent on positive recommendations from the Police and Fire Departments.
From the minutes
“Eric Kelley moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to grant a temporary wine & malt liquor license to Kathleen O'Connor, Historic Winslow House Association Inc. for an 18th Century Tavern Night at the Historic Winslow House on August 9, 2025 from 6:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. contingent on positive recommendations from the Police and Fire Departments. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Grant an annual peddlers license to Paul Piatelli, Del's Lemonade, for the operation of a frozen lemonade food truck at events in the Town of Marshfield with permission of the event organizer
To grant an annual peddlers license to Paul Piatelli, Del's Lemonade, for the operation of a frozen lemonade food truck at events in the Town of Marshfield with permission of the event organizer.
From the minutes
“Eric Kelley moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to grant an annual peddlers license to Paul Piatelli, Del's Lemonade, for the operation of a frozen lemonade food truck at events in the Town of Marshfield with permission of the event organizer. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Grant an annual peddlers license to Wanderson Gonsalves, Gonzalez Food Truck, for the operation of a food truck at events in the Town of Marshfield with permission of the event organizer
To grant an annual peddlers license to Wanderson Gonsalves, Gonzalez Food Truck, for the operation of a food truck at events in the Town of Marshfield with permission of the event organizer.
From the minutes
“Eric Kelley moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to grant an annual peddlers license to Wanderson Gonsalves, Gonzalez Food Truck, for the operation of a food truck at events in the Town of Marshfield with permission of the event organizer. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Grant an annual common victuallers license to Michael Quatrale, Baya Bar for an acai, smoothie and juice bar at 1899 Ocean Street, Unit M, contingent on approval of the Board of Health and...
To grant an annual common victuallers license to Michael Quatrale, Baya Bar for an acai, smoothie and juice bar at 1899 Ocean Street, Unit M, contingent on approval of the Board of Health and Building Department.
From the minutes
“Eric Kelley moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to grant an annual common victuallers license to Michael Quatrale, Baya Bar for an acai, smoothie and juice bar at 1899 Ocean Street, Unit M, contingent on approval of the Board of Health and Building Department. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Approve the request for permission to accept a donation of $500 from Ann Donchess in recognition of her friend Clare Steele
To approve the request for permission to accept a donation of $500 from Ann Donchess in recognition of her friend Clare Steele.
From the minutes
“Eric Kelley moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to approve the request for permission to accept a donation of $500 from Ann Donchess in recognition of her friend Clare Steele. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Approve the request for permission to accept a donation of $250 from John Cullen from his Memorial Day cookout collection
To approve the request for permission to accept a donation of $250 from John Cullen from his Memorial Day cookout collection.
From the minutes
“Eric Kelley moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to approve the request for permission to accept a donation of $250 from John Cullen from his Memorial Day cookout collection. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Reappoint Robert W. Galvin as Town Counsel for a one year term
To reappoint Robert W. Galvin as Town Counsel for a one year term.
Yes: Darcy, SimpsonNo: Kelley
From the minutes
“Eric Kelley moved to reappoint Robert W. Galvin as Town Counsel for a one year term. Stephen Darcy seconded the motion. The vote was 2:1 with Eric Kelley opposed..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Table the vote on these reappointments to a future meeting
To table the vote on these reappointments to a future meeting.
From the minutes
“Eric Kelley moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to table the vote on these reappointments to a future meeting. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Grant annual permits for commercial parking during events at the Marshfield Fairgrounds from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 to the following people: Name Address # of Cars Tom Healy 58 Main...
To grant annual permits for commercial parking during events at the Marshfield Fairgrounds from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 to the following people: Name Address # of Cars Tom Healy 58 Main Street 47 Deborah Unangst 48 Main Street 16 Lynn Ford 40 Main Street 83 Chris Regan 215 Main Street 24 Marshfield Agricultural and Horticultural Society 140 Main Street 600 Jose Veiga 28 Main Street 25 Barbara Lannon 205 Main Street 45 Michael Cappabianca 225 Main Street 41 Brian Doheny 192 Main Street 20 Keri Burns 65 Main Street 35 Cherubs Child Development Center 260 Main Street 41 Neal Frisbie 101 Main Street 50 Reed McDonald 95 Main Street 47 Green Harbor Hotel 7 Old Plain Street 25 Robert Patterson 85 South River Street 10 Taylor Ciavarra 78 Main Street 60 Adrianna Hatten 102 South River Street 20 Jon Coppenrath 28 New Street 25 Sinval Marques 35 Main Street 20 Sarah Morse 17 Old Plain Street 10 Gordon McTiernan 61 New Street 39 S/F LLC 14 Old Plain Street 40 Hannah Moor Stevenson 220 Main Street 14 Steven Coyne 37 New Street 20 Cole Jenness 212 Main Street 10 R. James Barber 90 South River Street 16 Edward Walsh 68 Main Street 15
From the minutes
“Eric Kelley moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to grant annual permits for commercial parking during events at the Marshfield Fairgrounds from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 to the following people: Name Address # of Cars Tom Healy 58 Main Street 47 Deborah Unangst 48 Main Street 16 Lynn Ford 40 Main Street 83 Chris Regan 215 Main Street 24 Marshfield Agricultural and Horticultural Society 140 Main Street 600 Jose Veiga 28 Main Street 25 Barbara Lannon 205 Main Street 45 Michael Cappabianca 225 Main Street 41 Brian Doheny 192 Main Street 20 Keri Burns 65 Main Street 35 Cherubs Child Development Center 260 Main Street 41 Neal Frisbie 101 Main Street 50 Reed McDonald 95 Main Street 47 Green Harbor Hotel 7 Old Plain Street 25 Robert Patterson 85 South River Street 10 Taylor Ciavarra 78 Main Street 60 Adrianna Hatten 102 South River Street 20 Jon Coppenrath 28 New Street 25 Sinval Marques 35 Main Street 20 Sarah Morse 17 Old Plain Street 10 Gordon McTiernan 61 New Street 39 S/F LLC 14 Old Plain Street 40 Hannah Moor Stevenson 220 Main Street 14 Steven Coyne 37 New Street 20 Cole Jenness 212 Main Street 10 R. James Barber 90 South River Street 16 Edward Walsh 68 Main Street 15 The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Grant permits for the Marshfield Friends of Music to park 125 cars at the South River School and the MHS Athletic Boosters to park 260 cars at the Grace Ryder Field during the Marshfield Fair on...
To grant permits for the Marshfield Friends of Music to park 125 cars at the South River School and the MHS Athletic Boosters to park 260 cars at the Grace Ryder Field during the Marshfield Fair on August 15, 2025 through August 24, 2025.
From the minutes
“Eric Kelley moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to grant permits for the Marshfield Friends of Music to park 125 cars at the South River School and the MHS Athletic Boosters to park 260 cars at the Grace Ryder Field during the Marshfield Fair on August 15, 2025 through August 24, 2025. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Grant a Film Production Permit to Asta Wetherbee Group to film a music video on Fieldston Beach on June 28, 2025 contingent on adherence to the Police Department's recommendations regarding police...
To grant a Film Production Permit to Asta Wetherbee Group to film a music video on Fieldston Beach on June 28, 2025 contingent on adherence to the Police Department's recommendations regarding police details.
From the minutes
“Eric Kelley moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to grant a Film Production Permit to Asta Wetherbee Group to film a music video on Fieldston Beach on June 28, 2025 contingent on adherence to the Police Department's recommendations regarding police details. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Remove the following reappointments from the tabled list: Alexandra Forbes, Animal Control Officer Andrew Stewart, Building Commissioner Lisa Potts, Deputy Veterans Agent Arthur Shaw, Emergency...
To remove the following reappointments from the tabled list: Alexandra Forbes, Animal Control Officer Andrew Stewart, Building Commissioner Lisa Potts, Deputy Veterans Agent Arthur Shaw, Emergency Operations Director David Carlo, Local Inspector Aldo Bertoni, Plumbing and Gas Inspector Cynthia Krusell, Town Historian Carin Paulette, Veterans Agent David Comoletti, Wiring Inspector
From the minutes
“Eric Kelley moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to remove the following reappointments from the tabled list: Alexandra Forbes, Animal Control Officer Andrew Stewart, Building Commissioner Lisa Potts, Deputy Veterans Agent Arthur Shaw, Emergency Operations Director David Carlo, Local Inspector Aldo Bertoni, Plumbing and Gas Inspector Cynthia Krusell, Town Historian Carin Paulette, Veterans Agent David Comoletti, Wiring Inspector The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Reappoint the aforementioned individuals for one year terms expiring on June 30, 2026
To reappoint the aforementioned individuals for one year terms expiring on June 30, 2026.
From the minutes
“Eric Kelley moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to reappoint the aforementioned individuals for one year terms expiring on June 30, 2026. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Put an action item on the next agenda to proclaim the month of June 2025 as Pride Month in the Town of Marshfield
To put an action item on the next agenda to proclaim the month of June 2025 as Pride Month in the Town of Marshfield.
Yes: Darcy, SimpsonNo: Kelley
From the minutes
“Stephen Darcy made a motion to put an action item on the next agenda to proclaim the month of June 2025 as Pride Month in the Town of Marshfield. Trish Simpson seconded the motion. The vote was 2:1 with Eric Kelley opposed..” (Motion: Darcy, second: Simpson)
Put an action item to Reorganize the Board as the first item on the next agenda
To put an action item to Reorganize the Board as the first item on the next agenda.
From the minutes
“Stephen Darcy made a motion to put an action item to Reorganize the Board as the first item on the next agenda. Eric Kelley seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Darcy, second: Kelley)
Adjourn the meeting at 8:42 p.m.
To adjourn the meeting at 8:42 p.m.
From the minutes
“Eric Kelley moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to adjourn the meeting at 8:42 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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