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June 30, 2025
16 recorded votes, 3 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)
Take no action regarding the complaint or an external investigation
To take no action regarding the complaint or an external investigation.
Yes: Darcy, SimpsonNo: Kelley
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to take no action regarding the complaint or an external investigation. The vote was 2:1 (Mr. Kelley – nay; Mr. Darcy – aye; Ms. Simpson – aye)..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Keep the Select Board organization as is
To keep the Select Board organization as is.
Yes: Kelley, SimpsonNo: Darcy
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to keep the Select Board organization as is. The vote was 2:1 (Mr. Kelley – aye; Mr. Darcy – nay; Ms. Simpson – aye)..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Proclaim June and July 2025 as Pride Months in the Town of Marshfield
To proclaim June and July 2025 as Pride Months in the Town of Marshfield.
Yes: Darcy, SimpsonAbstained: Kelley
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to proclaim June and July 2025 as Pride Months in the Town of Marshfield. The vote was 2:0 (Mr. Kelley – abstain; Mr. Darcy – aye; Ms. Simpson – aye)..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Authorize the Interim Town Administrator to enter into an agreement with the Collins Center to assist in the search for a Town Administrator
To authorize the Interim Town Administrator to enter into an agreement with the Collins Center to assist in the search for a Town Administrator.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to authorize the Interim Town Administrator to enter into an agreement with the Collins Center to assist in the search for a Town Administrator. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Instruct the Interim Town Administrator to recommend the Committee's structure within the next three Select Board meetings
To instruct the Interim Town Administrator to recommend the Committee's structure within the next three Select Board meetings.
From the minutes
“Mr. Darcy moved, seconded by Mr. Kelley, to instruct the Interim Town Administrator to recommend the Committee's structure within the next three Select Board meetings. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Darcy, second: Kelley)
Authorize the Opioid Fund Committee to disburse grants to the following organizations: Marshfield Boys & Girls Club, Marshfield FACTS, Drug Story Theater, Ventress Memorial Library, and JPH...
To authorize the Opioid Fund Committee to disburse grants to the following organizations: Marshfield Boys & Girls Club, Marshfield FACTS, Drug Story Theater, Ventress Memorial Library, and JPH Organization in the amounts recommended by the Opioid Fund Committee.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to authorize the Opioid Fund Committee to disburse grants to the following organizations: Marshfield Boys & Girls Club, Marshfield FACTS, Drug Story Theater, Ventress Memorial Library, and JPH Organization in the amounts recommended by the Opioid Fund Committee. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Approve the request from the Veterans Services Department to accept a donation of $2,000.00 from Mr. & Mrs. Paul Von Protz
To approve the request from the Veterans Services Department to accept a donation of $2,000.00 from Mr. & Mrs. Paul Von Protz.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to approve the request from the Veterans Services Department to accept a donation of $2,000.00 from Mr. & Mrs. Paul Von Protz. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Grant Temporary Fairgrounds Common Victualler Licenses to the aforementioned businesses and any other applicants for food stands at the Levitate Music Festival on July 12 and 13, 2025 from 12:30...
To grant Temporary Fairgrounds Common Victualler Licenses to the aforementioned businesses and any other applicants for food stands at the Levitate Music Festival on July 12 and 13, 2025 from 12:30 p.m. until 9:30 p.m., contingent on receipt of necessary paperwork, payment of fee, and approval of the Board of Health.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to grant Temporary Fairgrounds Common Victualler Licenses to the aforementioned businesses and any other applicants for food stands at the Levitate Music Festival on July 12 and 13, 2025 from 12:30 p.m. until 9:30 p.m., contingent on receipt of necessary paperwork, payment of fee, and approval of the Board of Health. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Grant an Annual Common Victualler License to Brittany Laroussi for Sundae Society located at 1810 Ocean Street, contingent on approval of the Board of Health and Building Department
To grant an Annual Common Victualler License to Brittany Laroussi for Sundae Society located at 1810 Ocean Street, contingent on approval of the Board of Health and Building Department.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to grant an Annual Common Victualler License to Brittany Laroussi for Sundae Society located at 1810 Ocean Street, contingent on approval of the Board of Health and Building Department. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Approve the request from the Rexhame Beach Community Association to hold their annual "Horribles Parade" and cookout on Rexhame Beach on July 4, 2025 (rain date July 5, 2025) beginning at 11:00...
To approve the request from the Rexhame Beach Community Association to hold their annual "Horribles Parade" and cookout on Rexhame Beach on July 4, 2025 (rain date July 5, 2025) beginning at 11:00 a.m. and the Friday night dances in the Rexhame Beach Parking lot on July 11, July 25, August 8, and August 22, 2025 contingent on organizers getting a permit from the Fire Department for the cookout and a Police traffic detail during the parade.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to approve the request from the Rexhame Beach Community Association to hold their annual "Horribles Parade" and cookout on Rexhame Beach on July 4, 2025 (rain date July 5, 2025) beginning at 11:00 a.m. and the Friday night dances in the Rexhame Beach Parking lot on July 11, July 25, August 8, and August 22, 2025 contingent on organizers getting a permit from the Fire Department for the cookout and a Police traffic detail during the parade. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Approve a one-day extension of the Entertainment License and All Alcohol Restaurant Liquor License to include a portion of the parking lot at 291 Ocean Street on July 3, 2025 from 12:00 p.m. until...
To approve a one-day extension of the Entertainment License and All Alcohol Restaurant Liquor License to include a portion of the parking lot at 291 Ocean Street on July 3, 2025 from 12:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., contingent on approval by the Police and Fire Departments.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to approve a one-day extension of the Entertainment License and All Alcohol Restaurant Liquor License to include a portion of the parking lot at 291 Ocean Street on July 3, 2025 from 12:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., contingent on approval by the Police and Fire Departments. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Set the annual fee for a Farmer's Market Alcoholic Beverages Permit at $50.00 for residents and $100.00 for non- residents per year
To set the annual fee for a Farmer's Market Alcoholic Beverages Permit at $50.00 for residents and $100.00 for non- residents per year.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to set the annual fee for a Farmer's Market Alcoholic Beverages Permit at $50.00 for residents and $100.00 for non- residents per year. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Grant an Annual Farmer's Market Alcoholic Beverages Permit to Mark Corciati, of Sour Not Sorry Brewing LLC, to sell beer at the Marshfield Farmer's Market at the Marshfield Fairgrounds
To grant an Annual Farmer's Market Alcoholic Beverages Permit to Mark Corciati, of Sour Not Sorry Brewing LLC, to sell beer at the Marshfield Farmer's Market at the Marshfield Fairgrounds.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to grant an Annual Farmer's Market Alcoholic Beverages Permit to Mark Corciati, of Sour Not Sorry Brewing LLC, to sell beer at the Marshfield Farmer's Market at the Marshfield Fairgrounds. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Approve the meeting minutes of the June 9, 2025 and June 16, 2025 Select Board meetings
To approve the meeting minutes of the June 9, 2025 and June 16, 2025 Select Board meetings.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to approve the meeting minutes of the June 9, 2025 and June 16, 2025 Select Board meetings. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Go into Executive Session to discuss and vote on strategy with respect to pending litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the Town and Select...
To go into Executive Session to discuss and vote on strategy with respect to pending litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the Town and Select Board and the chair so declares pursuant to Mass General Law Ch. 30A Sec. 21(a)(3) to wit: Marshfield v. Opioid Companies, Town of Marshfield v. Commonwealth of Mass. and EOHLC, not to return to Open Session.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to go into Executive Session to discuss and vote on strategy with respect to pending litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the Town and Select Board and the chair so declares pursuant to Mass General Law Ch. 30A Sec. 21(a)(3) to wit: Marshfield v. Opioid Companies, Town of Marshfield v. Commonwealth of Mass. and EOHLC, not to return to Open Session. 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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