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August 11, 2025
22 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 5:30 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 unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Simpson)
Enter executive session to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property where the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position...
That the Select Board vote to enter executive session to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property where the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body pursuant to Mass. Gen. L. c. 30A sec. 21(a)(g) (property address(es) withheld); and, further, to discuss strategy with respect to pending 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 v. Commonwealth of MA, et al. (MBTA), Equitable Development v. Marshfield, In re: Bagnall (Land Registration), and In re: Heasley (Land Registration); and to return to open session at the conclusion of the executive session.
From the minutes
“Eric Kelley moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, that the Select Board vote to enter executive session to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property where the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body pursuant to Mass. Gen. L. c. 30A sec. 21(a)(g) (property address(es) withheld); and, further, to discuss strategy with respect to pending 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 v. Commonwealth of MA, et al. (MBTA), Equitable Development v. Marshfield, In re: Bagnall (Land Registration), and In re: Heasley (Land Registration); and to return to open session at the conclusion of the executive session. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Close the executive session and return to open session
To close the executive session and return to open session.
From the minutes
“Eric Kelley moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to close the executive session and return to open session. The vote was unanimous. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Kelley – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye; Ms. Simpson – aye..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Amend the terms for the Housing Trust positions currently held by Kerry Richardson, Mark Huber and Cecelia Delgadillo to two year terms expiring on June 30, 2026
To amend the terms for the Housing Trust positions currently held by Kerry Richardson, Mark Huber and Cecelia Delgadillo to two year terms expiring on June 30, 2026.
From the minutes
“Eric Kelley moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to amend the terms for the Housing Trust positions currently held by Kerry Richardson, Mark Huber and Cecelia Delgadillo to two year terms expiring on June 30, 2026. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Set a deadline of August 15 at 12:30 p.m. for applications for appointment and to reach out to Board/Committee Chairs and ask them to send feedback to the Select Board by Thursday August 21, 2025
To set a deadline of August 15 at 12:30 p.m. for applications for appointment and to reach out to Board/Committee Chairs and ask them to send feedback to the Select Board by Thursday August 21, 2025.
From the minutes
“Eric Kelley moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to set a deadline of August 15 at 12:30 p.m. for applications for appointment and to reach out to Board/Committee Chairs and ask them to send feedback to the Select Board by Thursday August 21, 2025. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Have Town Counsel draft an article for the upcoming Special Town Meeting warrant asking if the Town wishes to adopt the provisions of MGL Ch. 138, Sec. 12D
To have Town Counsel draft an article for the upcoming Special Town Meeting warrant asking if the Town wishes to adopt the provisions of MGL Ch. 138, Sec. 12D.
From the minutes
“Eric Kelley moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to have Town Counsel draft an article for the upcoming Special Town Meeting warrant asking if the Town wishes to adopt the provisions of MGL Ch. 138, Sec. 12D. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Designate August 2025 as Purple Heart Month in the Town of Marshfield
To designate August 2025 as Purple Heart Month in the Town of Marshfield.
Yes: Darcy, SimpsonAbstained: KelleyEric S. Kelley abstained.
From the minutes
“Eric Kelley read the proclamation into the record and moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to designate August 2025 as Purple Heart Month in the Town of Marshfield. The vote was 2:0 with Mr. Kelley abstaining..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Waive all zoning fees related to the South River Park Expansion project
To waive all zoning fees related to the South River Park Expansion project.
From the minutes
“Eric Kelley moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to waive all zoning fees related to the South River Park Expansion project. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Grant temporary common victualler licenses for the Marshfield Fair to the aforementioned vendors and any additional applicants contingent on receipt of necessary paperwork and fee and approval of...
To grant temporary common victualler licenses for the Marshfield Fair to the aforementioned vendors and any additional applicants contingent on receipt of necessary paperwork and fee and approval of the Board of Health.
From the minutes
“Eric Kelley moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to grant temporary common victualler licenses for the Marshfield Fair to the aforementioned vendors and any additional applicants contingent on receipt of necessary paperwork and fee and approval of the Board of Health. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Approve the request to hold a block party on Jedediah's Path on Sunday September 14, 2025 from 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. contingent on positive recommendations from the Police and Fire Departments
To approve the request to hold a block party on Jedediah's Path on Sunday September 14, 2025 from 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. contingent on positive recommendations from the Police and Fire Departments.
From the minutes
“Eric Kelley moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to approve the request to hold a block party on Jedediah's Path on Sunday September 14, 2025 from 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. contingent on positive recommendations from the Police and Fire Departments. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Grant a temporary wine and malt beverage license to Barrie Lynn Wise, The Sangria Lady LLC, for the Lobsterfest at the Marshfield Fairgrounds on September 20, 2025 from 12:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m....
To grant a temporary wine and malt beverage license to Barrie Lynn Wise, The Sangria Lady LLC, for the Lobsterfest at the Marshfield Fairgrounds on September 20, 2025 from 12:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. contingent on positive recommendations from the Police and Fire Departments and proof of liquor liability insurance naming the Town of Marshfield as additional insured.
From the minutes
“Eric Kelley moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to grant a temporary wine and malt beverage license to Barrie Lynn Wise, The Sangria Lady LLC, for the Lobsterfest at the Marshfield Fairgrounds on September 20, 2025 from 12:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. contingent on positive recommendations from the Police and Fire Departments and proof of liquor liability insurance naming the Town of Marshfield as additional insured. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Grant a temporary all alcoholic beverage license to Julia Walderzak, Decanted Wine Truck, for the Lobsterfest at the Marshfield Fairgrounds on September 20, 2025 from 12:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m....
To grant a temporary all alcoholic beverage license to Julia Walderzak, Decanted Wine Truck, for the Lobsterfest at the Marshfield Fairgrounds on September 20, 2025 from 12:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. contingent on positive recommendations from the Police and Fire Departments and proof of liquor liability insurance naming the Town of Marshfield as additional insured.
From the minutes
“Eric Kelley moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to grant a temporary all alcoholic beverage license to Julia Walderzak, Decanted Wine Truck, for the Lobsterfest at the Marshfield Fairgrounds on September 20, 2025 from 12:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. contingent on positive recommendations from the Police and Fire Departments and proof of liquor liability insurance naming the Town of Marshfield as additional insured. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Grant a temporary entertainment license to Kim Arouca, Goodwill Hunters, for the annual Duck Derby at the Rexhame Beach Parking Lot on Saturday September 21, 2025 from 8:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m....
To grant a temporary entertainment license to Kim Arouca, Goodwill Hunters, for the annual Duck Derby at the Rexhame Beach Parking Lot on Saturday September 21, 2025 from 8:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.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 to Kim Arouca, Goodwill Hunters, for the annual Duck Derby at the Rexhame Beach Parking Lot on Saturday September 21, 2025 from 8:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. contingent on positive recommendations from the Police and Fire Departments. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Approve the request of Colleen Cupples for permission to hold the 12th annual DWS Great Pumpkin Run road race on Sunday October 19, 2025 beginning at 10:00 a.m. contingent on a positive...
To approve the request of Colleen Cupples for permission to hold the 12th annual DWS Great Pumpkin Run road race on Sunday October 19, 2025 beginning at 10:00 a.m. contingent on a positive recommendation from the Police and Fire Departments.
From the minutes
“Eric Kelley moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to approve the request of Colleen Cupples for permission to hold the 12th annual DWS Great Pumpkin Run road race on Sunday October 19, 2025 beginning at 10:00 a.m. contingent on a positive recommendation from the Police and Fire Departments. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Approve the request of Danielle Corvese for permission to hold the third annual Buddy Walk at Harbor Park in Brant Rock on October 5, 2025 beginning at 11:00 a.m. contingent on a positive...
To approve the request of Danielle Corvese for permission to hold the third annual Buddy Walk at Harbor Park in Brant Rock on October 5, 2025 beginning at 11:00 a.m. contingent on a positive recommendation from the Police and Fire Departments.
From the minutes
“Eric Kelley moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to approve the request of Danielle Corvese for permission to hold the third annual Buddy Walk at Harbor Park in Brant Rock on October 5, 2025 beginning at 11:00 a.m. contingent on a positive recommendation from the Police and Fire Departments. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Grant a temporary all alcoholic beverage license to Elle Jarvis, H Cole Club LLC for a fundraising event for the Marshfield Food Pantry at the Marshfield Boys & Girls Club Pavilion on August 23,...
To grant a temporary all alcoholic beverage license to Elle Jarvis, H Cole Club LLC for a fundraising event for the Marshfield Food Pantry at the Marshfield Boys & Girls Club Pavilion on August 23, 2026 from 7:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. contingent on positive recommendations from the Police and Fire Departments and proof of liquor liability insurance naming the Town of Marshfield as additional insured.
From the minutes
“Eric Kelley moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to grant a temporary all alcoholic beverage license to Elle Jarvis, H Cole Club LLC for a fundraising event for the Marshfield Food Pantry at the Marshfield Boys & Girls Club Pavilion on August 23, 2026 from 7:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. contingent on positive recommendations from the Police and Fire Departments and proof of liquor liability insurance naming the Town of Marshfield as additional insured. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Grant temporary wine & malt beverage licenses to Jay Southwood, Break Rock Brewing, for the Marshfield Rib Cook-off at the Marshfield Fairgrounds on September 6, 2025 from 12:00 p.m. until 7:00...
To grant temporary wine & malt beverage licenses to Jay Southwood, Break Rock Brewing, for the Marshfield Rib Cook-off at the Marshfield Fairgrounds on September 6, 2025 from 12:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. and for the Lobsterfest at the Marshfield Fairgrounds on September 28, 2025 from 12:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. contingent on positive recommendations from the Police and Fire Departments and proof of liquor liability insurance naming the Town of Marshfield as additional insured.
From the minutes
“Eric Kelley moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to grant temporary wine & malt beverage licenses to Jay Southwood, Break Rock Brewing, for the Marshfield Rib Cook-off at the Marshfield Fairgrounds on September 6, 2025 from 12:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. and for the Lobsterfest at the Marshfield Fairgrounds on September 28, 2025 from 12:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. contingent on positive recommendations from the Police and Fire Departments and proof of liquor liability insurance naming the Town of Marshfield as additional insured. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Grant permission for the Green Harbor Beach Association to hold their Labor Day weekend events on Saturday August 30 and Sunday August 31, 2025 contingent on positive recommendations from Police,...
To grant permission for the Green Harbor Beach Association to hold their Labor Day weekend events on Saturday August 30 and Sunday August 31, 2025 contingent on positive recommendations from Police, Fire and Beach Departments.
From the minutes
“Eric Kelley moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to grant permission for the Green Harbor Beach Association to hold their Labor Day weekend events on Saturday August 30 and Sunday August 31, 2025 contingent on positive recommendations from Police, Fire and Beach Departments. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Grant an annual peddlers license to William Nash, Richie's Italian Ice to operate a mobile food cart at the Fieldston Beach entrance near the seawall
To grant an annual peddlers license to William Nash, Richie's Italian Ice to operate a mobile food cart at the Fieldston Beach entrance near the seawall.
From the minutes
“Eric Kelley moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to grant an annual peddlers license to William Nash, Richie's Italian Ice to operate a mobile food cart at the Fieldston Beach entrance near the seawall. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Appoint Jake Cyrus to represent the Town of Marshfield on the North River Commission
To appoint Jake Cyrus to represent the Town of Marshfield on the North River Commission.
From the minutes
“Eric Kelley moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to appoint Jake Cyrus to represent the Town of Marshfield on the North River Commission. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Approve acceptance of a donation to the Marshfield Animal Shelter in the amount of $500 from the Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts, Troop 77471
To approve acceptance of a donation to the Marshfield Animal Shelter in the amount of $500 from the Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts, Troop 77471.
From the minutes
“Eric Kelley moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to approve acceptance of a donation to the Marshfield Animal Shelter in the amount of $500 from the Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts, Troop 77471. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Adjourn the meeting at 8:20 p.m.
To adjourn the meeting at 8:20 p.m.
From the minutes
“Eric Kelley moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to adjourn the meeting at 8:20 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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