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July 14, 2025
19 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Eric S. Kelley, Patricia F. Simpson
Absent: Stephen R. Darcy
Every vote, in order
Open the meeting at 5:30 p.m.
To open the meeting at 5:30 p.m.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley, moved seconded by Ms. Simpson, to open the meeting at 5:30 p.m. The vote was 2:0..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Simpson)
Open the warrant for the October 20, 2025 Special Town Meeting on Monday August 11, 2025 and close the warrant on Thursday August 21, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.
To open the warrant for the October 20, 2025 Special Town Meeting on Monday August 11, 2025 and close the warrant on Thursday August 21, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.
From the minutes
“Eric Kelley moved, seconded by Trish Simpson, to open the warrant for the October 20, 2025 Special Town Meeting on Monday August 11, 2025 and close the warrant on Thursday August 21, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. The vote was 2:0..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Simpson)
Accept and authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Professional Service Agreement with the Edward J. Collins Jr. Center for Public Management for Town Administrator Recruitment Services
To accept and authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Professional Service Agreement with the Edward J. Collins Jr. Center for Public Management for Town Administrator Recruitment Services.
From the minutes
“Eric Kelley moved, seconded by Trish Simpson, to accept and authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Professional Service Agreement with the Edward J. Collins Jr. Center for Public Management for Town Administrator Recruitment Services. The vote was 2:0..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Simpson)
Accept and sign the deed granting the Town of Marshfield two parcels of land situated on Wright's Way in Marshfield, to be held under the care and custody of the Conservation Commission for open...
To accept and sign the deed granting the Town of Marshfield two parcels of land situated on Wright's Way in Marshfield, to be held under the care and custody of the Conservation Commission for open space and conservation purposes.
From the minutes
“Eric Kelley moved, seconded by Trish Simpson, to accept and sign the deed granting the Town of Marshfield two parcels of land situated on Wright's Way in Marshfield, to be held under the care and custody of the Conservation Commission for open space and conservation purposes. The vote was 2:0..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Simpson)
Form a five member Cemetery Commission with one liaison from the DPW
To form a five member Cemetery Commission with one liaison from the DPW.
From the minutes
“Eric Kelley moved, seconded by Trish Simpson, to form a five member Cemetery Commission with one liaison from the DPW. The vote was 2:0..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Simpson)
Establish under the provisions of MGL Ch. 40C, a Local Historic District Study Committee consisting of 3-7 members, which shall make an investigation and report on the historic significance of the...
To establish under the provisions of MGL Ch. 40C, a Local Historic District Study Committee consisting of 3-7 members, which shall make an investigation and report on the historic significance of the buildings, structures, features, sites or surroundings included in such proposed local historic district or districts as the committee may recommend and shall submit a final report with its recommendations after a public hearing, together with a map of the proposed district or districts and a draft of the proposed bylaw to Town Meeting.
From the minutes
“Eric Kelley moved, seconded by Trish Simpson, to establish under the provisions of MGL Ch. 40C, a Local Historic District Study Committee consisting of 3-7 members, which shall make an investigation and report on the historic significance of the buildings, structures, features, sites or surroundings included in such proposed local historic district or districts as the committee may recommend and shall submit a final report with its recommendations after a public hearing, together with a map of the proposed district or districts and a draft of the proposed bylaw to Town Meeting. The vote was 2:0..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Simpson)
Form a 7 member Playground Committee including the Building Commissioner
To form a 7 member Playground Committee including the Building Commissioner.
From the minutes
“Eric Kelley moved, seconded by Trish Simpson, to form a 7 member Playground Committee including the Building Commissioner. The vote was 2:0..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Simpson)
Approve the request from Julie Cox, Joseph Hackett, William MacDonald and Margaret Tufts to hold a block party on Ridge Road between Shipyard and Meadow Lane on August 23, 2025 from 3:00 p.m....
To approve the request from Julie Cox, Joseph Hackett, William MacDonald and Margaret Tufts to hold a block party on Ridge Road between Shipyard and Meadow Lane on August 23, 2025 from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. contingent on approvals from the Police and Fire Departments.
From the minutes
“Eric Kelley moved, seconded by Trish Simpson, to approve the request from Julie Cox, Joseph Hackett, William MacDonald and Margaret Tufts to hold a block party on Ridge Road between Shipyard and Meadow Lane on August 23, 2025 from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. contingent on approvals from the Police and Fire Departments. The vote was 2:0..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Simpson)
Approve the COA's request for permission to accept a donation of $500 from The Eire Society of Boston in memory of Edris Kelly
To approve the COA's request for permission to accept a donation of $500 from The Eire Society of Boston in memory of Edris Kelly.
From the minutes
“Eric Kelley moved, seconded by Trish Simpson, to approve the COA's request for permission to accept a donation of $500 from The Eire Society of Boston in memory of Edris Kelly. The vote was 2:0..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Simpson)
Approve the request from the Building Department to waive all building permit fees relative to any proposed work at the Harbormaster Building, 100 Central Street
To approve the request from the Building Department to waive all building permit fees relative to any proposed work at the Harbormaster Building, 100 Central Street.
From the minutes
“Eric Kelley moved, seconded by Trish Simpson, to approve the request from the Building Department to waive all building permit fees relative to any proposed work at the Harbormaster Building, 100 Central Street. The vote was 2:0..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Simpson)
Approve the request from the Building Department to waive all building permit fees relative to any proposed work at the Historic Winslow House, 634 Careswell Street
To approve the request from the Building Department to waive all building permit fees relative to any proposed work at the Historic Winslow House, 634 Careswell Street.
From the minutes
“Eric Kelley moved, seconded by Trish Simpson, to approve the request from the Building Department to waive all building permit fees relative to any proposed work at the Historic Winslow House, 634 Careswell Street. The vote was 2:0..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Simpson)
Grant an annual peddler's license to Hy Tran of Hero Hospitality Group Food Truck, contingent on approval from the Board of Health
To grant an annual peddler's license to Hy Tran of Hero Hospitality Group Food Truck, contingent on approval from the Board of Health.
From the minutes
“Eric Kelley moved, seconded by Trish Simpson, to grant an annual peddler's license to Hy Tran of Hero Hospitality Group Food Truck, contingent on approval from the Board of Health. The vote was 2:0..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Simpson)
Grant a temporary liquor license to Carleton Chandler, Marshfield Agricultural & Horticultural Society, to serve all alcoholic beverages at the Marshfield Fair on August 15 through August 24, 2025...
To grant a temporary liquor license to Carleton Chandler, Marshfield Agricultural & Horticultural Society, to serve all alcoholic beverages at the Marshfield Fair on August 15 through August 24, 2025 from 12PM to 10PM, contingent on approval from the Police, liquor liability insurance naming the Town as additional insured and TIPS certification.
From the minutes
“Eric Kelley moved, seconded by Trish Simpson, to grant a temporary liquor license to Carleton Chandler, Marshfield Agricultural & Horticultural Society, to serve all alcoholic beverages at the Marshfield Fair on August 15 through August 24, 2025 from 12PM to 10PM, contingent on approval from the Police, liquor liability insurance naming the Town as additional insured and TIPS certification. The vote was 2:0..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Simpson)
Grant a temporary entertainment license to Carleton Chandler, Marshfield Agricultural & Horticultural Society, for live music, amplification system, recorded music and karaoke at the Marshfield...
To grant a temporary entertainment license to Carleton Chandler, Marshfield Agricultural & Horticultural Society, for live music, amplification system, recorded music and karaoke at the Marshfield Fair on August 15 through August 24, 2025 from 12PM-10PM, contingent on approval from the Police and Fire Departments.
From the minutes
“Eric Kelley moved, seconded by Trish Simpson, to grant a temporary entertainment license to Carleton Chandler, Marshfield Agricultural & Horticultural Society, for live music, amplification system, recorded music and karaoke at the Marshfield Fair on August 15 through August 24, 2025 from 12PM-10PM, contingent on approval from the Police and Fire Departments. The vote was 2:0..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Simpson)
Grant a license for entertainment on Sundays to John Flynn of Fiesta Shows for amusement rides and games at the annual Marshfield Fair at 140 Main Street on Sunday August 17, 2025 and Sunday...
To grant a license for entertainment on Sundays to John Flynn of Fiesta Shows for amusement rides and games at the annual Marshfield Fair at 140 Main Street on Sunday August 17, 2025 and Sunday August 24, 2025 from 12:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m.
From the minutes
“Eric Kelley moved, seconded by Trish Simpson, to grant a license for entertainment on Sundays to John Flynn of Fiesta Shows for amusement rides and games at the annual Marshfield Fair at 140 Main Street on Sunday August 17, 2025 and Sunday August 24, 2025 from 12:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. The vote was 2:0..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Simpson)
Grant permission for the Rexhame Beach Community Association to hold a dance at the Rexhame Beach parking lot from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. on July 25, 2025 with a rain date of August 1, 2025,...
To grant permission for the Rexhame Beach Community Association to hold a dance at the Rexhame Beach parking lot from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. on July 25, 2025 with a rain date of August 1, 2025, contingent on approval from Police, Fire and Beach Departments.
From the minutes
“Eric Kelley moved, seconded by Trish Simpson, to grant permission for the Rexhame Beach Community Association to hold a dance at the Rexhame Beach parking lot from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. on July 25, 2025 with a rain date of August 1, 2025, contingent on approval from Police, Fire and Beach Departments. The vote was 2:0..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Simpson)
Grant permission for flags to be placed on the Town Green from August 26, 2025 through September 1, 2025 in honor of International Overdose Awareness Day, contingent on approval from the...
To grant permission for flags to be placed on the Town Green from August 26, 2025 through September 1, 2025 in honor of International Overdose Awareness Day, contingent on approval from the Historical Commission.
From the minutes
“Eric Kelley moved, seconded by Trish Simpson, to grant permission for flags to be placed on the Town Green from August 26, 2025 through September 1, 2025 in honor of International Overdose Awareness Day, contingent on approval from the Historical Commission. The vote was 2:0..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Simpson)
Grant permission for Marshfield FACTS to hold the International Overdose Awareness Day Vigil at Harbor Park on August 28, 2025 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
To grant permission for Marshfield FACTS to hold the International Overdose Awareness Day Vigil at Harbor Park on August 28, 2025 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
The minutes say "seconded by Trish Kelley." Eric Kelley made the motion and Trish is Patricia F. Simpson's first name, so no seconder is shown.
From the minutes
“Eric Kelley moved, seconded by Trish Kelley, to grant permission for Marshfield FACTS to hold the International Overdose Awareness Day Vigil at Harbor Park on August 28, 2025 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. The vote was 2:0..” (Motion: Kelley)
Adjourn the meeting at 8:25 p.m.
To adjourn the meeting at 8:25 p.m.
From the minutes
“Eric Kelley moved, seconded by Trish Simpson, to adjourn the meeting at 8:25 p.m. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Simpson)
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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