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August 22, 2025
87 recorded votes, 10 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 2:00 p.m.
To open the meeting at 2:00 p.m.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to open the meeting at 2:00 p.m. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Appoint Edward Dubois to the Advisory Board
To appoint Edward Dubois to the Advisory Board. Stephen Darcy asked if there was going to be some discussion. Eric Kelley said that he did not see a need for discussion.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Ms. Simpson, to appoint Edward Dubois to the Advisory Board. Stephen Darcy asked if there was going to be some discussion. Eric Kelley said that he did not see a need for discussion. The vote on the motion to appoint Mr. Dubois to the Advisory Board was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Simpson)
Appoint Scott Swain to the Advisory Board
To appoint Scott Swain to the Advisory Board.
Yes: Kelley, SimpsonNo: Darcy
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Ms. Simpson, to appoint Scott Swain to the Advisory Board. The vote was 2:1 with Mr. Darcy opposed..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Simpson)
Appoint Peter Simonelli to the Advisory Board
To appoint Peter Simonelli to the Advisory Board.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to appoint Peter Simonelli to the Advisory Board. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Appoint Bonnie McCarthy to the Capital Budget Committee
To appoint Bonnie McCarthy to the Capital Budget Committee.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Ms. Simpson, to appoint Bonnie McCarthy to the Capital Budget Committee. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Simpson)
Appoint John Griffin to the Capital Budget Committee
To appoint John Griffin to the Capital Budget Committee.
Yes: Kelley, SimpsonNo: Darcy
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Ms. Simpson, to appoint John Griffin to the Capital Budget Committee. The vote was 2:1 with Mr. Darcy opposed..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Simpson)
Appoint Lynda Walsh to the Capital Budget Committee
To appoint Lynda Walsh to the Capital Budget Committee.
Yes: Kelley, SimpsonNo: Darcy
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Ms. Simpson, to appoint Lynda Walsh to the Capital Budget Committee. The vote was 2:1 with Mr. Darcy opposed..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Simpson)
Appoint Patrick MacAllister to the Airport Commission
To appoint Patrick MacAllister to the Airport Commission.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to appoint Patrick MacAllister to the Airport Commission. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Appoint Paul Van Kauwenberg to the Airport Commission
To appoint Paul Van Kauwenberg to the Airport Commission.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to appoint Paul Van Kauwenberg to the Airport Commission. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Appoint Stephen Lynch to the Zoning Board of Appeals
To appoint Stephen Lynch to the Zoning Board of Appeals.
Yes: Kelley, SimpsonNo: Darcy
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Ms. Simpson, to appoint Stephen Lynch to the Zoning Board of Appeals. The vote was 2:1 with Mr. Darcy opposed..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Simpson)
Appoint Eric Murphy to the Zoning Board of Appeals
To appoint Eric Murphy to the Zoning Board of Appeals.
Yes: Kelley, SimpsonNo: Darcy
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Ms. Simpson, to appoint Eric Murphy to the Zoning Board of Appeals. The vote was 2:1 with Mr. Darcy opposed..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Simpson)
Appoint Craig Hannafin to the Conservation Commission
To appoint Craig Hannafin to the Conservation Commission.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to appoint Craig Hannafin to the Conservation Commission. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Appoint Jesse Platt to the Conservation Commission
To appoint Jesse Platt to the Conservation Commission.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to appoint Jesse Platt to the Conservation Commission. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Appoint Joanne LaFerrara to the Council on Aging
To appoint Joanne LaFerrara to the Council on Aging.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to appoint Joanne LaFerrara to the Council on Aging. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Appoint Suzanne Allmendinger to the Council on Aging
To appoint Suzanne Allmendinger to the Council on Aging.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to appoint Suzanne Allmendinger to the Council on Aging. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Appoint Janice Fletcher to the Council on Aging
To appoint Janice Fletcher to the Council on Aging.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to appoint Janice Fletcher to the Council on Aging. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Appoint Ben Bembenek to the Council on Aging
To appoint Ben Bembenek to the Council on Aging.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to appoint Ben Bembenek to the Council on Aging. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Appoint Cindy Castro to the Historical Commission
To appoint Cindy Castro to the Historical Commission.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to appoint Cindy Castro to the Historical Commission. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Appoint Kathy Sullivan to the Historical Commission
To appoint Kathy Sullivan to the Historical Commission.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to appoint Kathy Sullivan to the Historical Commission. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Appoint Jack Arouca to the Historical Commission
To appoint Jack Arouca to the Historical Commission.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to appoint Jack Arouca to the Historical Commission. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Appoint Bruce Whitmore to the Historical Commission
To appoint Bruce Whitmore to the Historical Commission.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Ms. Simpson, to appoint Bruce Whitmore to the Historical Commission. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Simpson)
Appoint Brian Robinson to the Recreation Commission
To appoint Brian Robinson to the Recreation Commission.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to appoint Brian Robinson to the Recreation Commission. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Appoint Barbara Suarez to the Recreation Commission
To appoint Barbara Suarez to the Recreation Commission.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Ms. Simpson, to appoint Barbara Suarez to the Recreation Commission. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Simpson)
Appoint David O'Reilly as a Registrar of Voters
To appoint David O'Reilly as a Registrar of Voters.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to appoint David O'Reilly as a Registrar of Voters. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Appoint Michelle Noonan to the Trustees of Ventress Memorial Library
To appoint Michelle Noonan to the Trustees of Ventress Memorial Library.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to appoint Michelle Noonan to the Trustees of Ventress Memorial Library. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Appoint Greg Guimond to the Trustees of Ventress Memorial Library
To appoint Greg Guimond to the Trustees of Ventress Memorial Library.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to appoint Greg Guimond to the Trustees of Ventress Memorial Library. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Appoint Ned Bangs to the Open Space Committee
To appoint Ned Bangs to the Open Space Committee.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to appoint Ned Bangs to the Open Space Committee. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Appoint Chris Ciocca to the Open Space Committee
To appoint Chris Ciocca to the Open Space Committee.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to appoint Chris Ciocca to the Open Space Committee. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Appoint Amanda Newcomb to the Open Space Committee
To appoint Amanda Newcomb to the Open Space Committee.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Ms. Simpson, to appoint Amanda Newcomb to the Open Space Committee. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Simpson)
Appoint John Lanzillo to the Energy Committee
To appoint John Lanzillo to the Energy Committee.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Ms. Simpson, to appoint John Lanzillo to the Energy Committee. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Simpson)
Appoint Cameron Ahouse to the Energy Committee
To appoint Cameron Ahouse to the Energy Committee.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to appoint Cameron Ahouse to the Energy Committee. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Appoint Andrea Miller to the Cultural Council
To appoint Andrea Miller to the Cultural Council.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Ms. Simpson, to appoint Andrea Miller to the Cultural Council. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Simpson)
Appoint Marie Miller to the Cultural Council
To appoint Marie Miller to the Cultural Council.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Ms. Simpson, to appoint Marie Miller to the Cultural Council. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Simpson)
Appoint Lewis Verash to the Cultural Council
To appoint Lewis Verash to the Cultural Council.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Ms. Simpson, to appoint Lewis Verash to the Cultural Council. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Simpson)
Appoint Richard Rodwell to the Waterways Committee
To appoint Richard Rodwell to the Waterways Committee.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Ms. Simpson, to appoint Richard Rodwell to the Waterways Committee. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Simpson)
Appoint Michael Duane to the Waterways Committee
To appoint Michael Duane to the Waterways Committee.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to appoint Michael Duane to the Waterways Committee. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Appoint William Kerrigan to the Waterways Committee
To appoint William Kerrigan to the Waterways Committee.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to appoint William Kerrigan to the Waterways Committee. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Appoint Robert Tice to the Waterways Committee
To appoint Robert Tice to the Waterways Committee.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Ms. Simpson, to appoint Robert Tice to the Waterways Committee. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Simpson)
Appoint Caleen Alexanderson to the Agricultural Commission
To appoint Caleen Alexanderson to the Agricultural Commission.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to appoint Caleen Alexanderson to the Agricultural Commission. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Appoint Kristen Webb to the Agricultural Commission
To appoint Kristen Webb to the Agricultural Commission.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to appoint Kristen Webb to the Agricultural Commission. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Appoint Pegi Davis to the Agricultural Commission
To appoint Pegi Davis to the Agricultural Commission.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to appoint Pegi Davis to the Agricultural Commission. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Appoint Brent Courchene to the Community Preservation Committee
To appoint Brent Courchene to the Community Preservation Committee.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to appoint Brent Courchene to the Community Preservation Committee. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Appoint Kathryn Gensheimer to the Community Preservation Committee
To appoint Kathryn Gensheimer to the Community Preservation Committee.
Yes: Kelley, SimpsonNo: Darcy
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Ms. Simpson, to appoint Kathryn Gensheimer to the Community Preservation Committee. The vote was 2:1 with Mr. Darcy opposed..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Simpson)
Appoint Ned Bangs to the Recreation Trails Committee
To appoint Ned Bangs to the Recreation Trails Committee.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to appoint Ned Bangs to the Recreation Trails Committee. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Appoint Lisa Spampinato to the Recreation Trails Committee
To appoint Lisa Spampinato to the Recreation Trails Committee.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Ms. Simpson, to appoint Lisa Spampinato to the Recreation Trails Committee. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Simpson)
Appoint Amanda Palmieri to the Recreation Trails Committee
To appoint Amanda Palmieri to the Recreation Trails Committee.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Ms. Simpson, to appoint Amanda Palmieri to the Recreation Trails Committee. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Simpson)
Appoint Roger Whidden, as an alternate member, to the Recreation Trails Committee
To appoint Roger Whidden, as an alternate member, to the Recreation Trails Committee.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Ms. Simpson, to appoint Roger Whidden, as an alternate member, to the Recreation Trails Committee. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Simpson)
Appoint Jack Cady to the ADA Committee
To appoint Jack Cady to the ADA Committee.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to appoint Jack Cady to the ADA Committee. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Appoint Rain Michaels to the ADA Committee
To appoint Rain Michaels to the ADA Committee.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to appoint Rain Michaels to the ADA Committee. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Appoint Meghan Niland to the ADA Committee
To appoint Meghan Niland to the ADA Committee.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to appoint Meghan Niland to the ADA Committee. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Appoint Fred Monaco to the Marshfield Municipal Affordable Housing Trust
To appoint Fred Monaco to the Marshfield Municipal Affordable Housing Trust.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to appoint Fred Monaco to the Marshfield Municipal Affordable Housing Trust. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Appoint Cody Rohland to the Marshfield Municipal Affordable Housing Trust
To appoint Cody Rohland to the Marshfield Municipal Affordable Housing Trust.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to appoint Cody Rohland to the Marshfield Municipal Affordable Housing Trust. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Appoint Ned Bangs to the Age Friendly Steering Committee
To appoint Ned Bangs to the Age Friendly Steering Committee.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to appoint Ned Bangs to the Age Friendly Steering Committee. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Appoint Bonnie Owens to the Age Friendly Steering Committee
To appoint Bonnie Owens to the Age Friendly Steering Committee.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to appoint Bonnie Owens to the Age Friendly Steering Committee. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Appoint Christopher White to the Age Friendly Steering Committee
To appoint Christopher White to the Age Friendly Steering Committee.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to appoint Christopher White to the Age Friendly Steering Committee. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Appoint Nicholas Corcoran to the Opioid Fund Committee
To appoint Nicholas Corcoran to the Opioid Fund Committee.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to appoint Nicholas Corcoran to the Opioid Fund Committee. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Appoint Michael Waddell to the Plan for Public Information Committee
To appoint Michael Waddell to the Plan for Public Information Committee.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Ms. Simpson, to appoint Michael Waddell to the Plan for Public Information Committee. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Simpson)
Appoint Mary Murphy to the Plan for Public Information Committee
To appoint Mary Murphy to the Plan for Public Information Committee.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to appoint Mary Murphy to the Plan for Public Information Committee. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Appoint Colleen Cupples to the Town Playground Committee
To appoint Colleen Cupples to the Town Playground Committee.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to appoint Colleen Cupples to the Town Playground Committee. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Appoint Meghan Niland to the Town Playground Committee
To appoint Meghan Niland to the Town Playground Committee.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to appoint Meghan Niland to the Town Playground Committee. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Appoint Dominique Dyer to the Town Playground Committee
To appoint Dominique Dyer to the Town Playground Committee.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to appoint Dominique Dyer to the Town Playground Committee. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Appoint Julianne Kennedy to the Town Playground Committee
To appoint Julianne Kennedy to the Town Playground Committee.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to appoint Julianne Kennedy to the Town Playground Committee. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Appoint Jim Kennedy to the Town Playground Committee
To appoint Jim Kennedy to the Town Playground Committee.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to appoint Jim Kennedy to the Town Playground Committee. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Appoint Danielle Johnson to the Town Playground Committee
To appoint Danielle Johnson to the Town Playground Committee.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to appoint Danielle Johnson to the Town Playground Committee. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Appoint Penny Fullen to the Cemetery Commission
To appoint Penny Fullen to the Cemetery Commission.
Yes: Darcy, KelleyPatricia F. Simpson recused herself and did not vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to appoint Penny Fullen to the Cemetery Commission. The vote was 2:0 with Ms. Simpson recused..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Appoint Thomas Whalen to the Cemetery Commission
To appoint Thomas Whalen to the Cemetery Commission.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to appoint Thomas Whalen to the Cemetery Commission. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Appoint Richard Stetson to the Cemetery Commission
To appoint Richard Stetson to the Cemetery Commission.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to appoint Richard Stetson to the Cemetery Commission. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Appoint Mark MacDonald to the Cemetery Commission
To appoint Mark MacDonald to the Cemetery Commission.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to appoint Mark MacDonald to the Cemetery Commission. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Appoint Carolyn Shanley to the Cemetery Commission
To appoint Carolyn Shanley to the Cemetery Commission.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to appoint Carolyn Shanley to the Cemetery Commission. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Establish a seven-member Town Administrator Search Committee
To establish a seven-member Town Administrator Search Committee.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to establish a seven-member Town Administrator Search Committee. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Appoint Andrew Wening to the Town Administrator Search Committee
To appoint Andrew Wening to the Town Administrator Search Committee.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Ms. Simpson, to appoint Andrew Wening to the Town Administrator Search Committee. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Simpson)
Appoint Lynda Walsh to the Town Administrator Search Committee
To appoint Lynda Walsh to the Town Administrator Search Committee.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Ms. Simpson, to appoint Lynda Walsh to the Town Administrator Search Committee. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Simpson)
Appoint Nathaniel Powell to the Town Administrator Search Committee
To appoint Nathaniel Powell to the Town Administrator Search Committee.
Yes: Kelley, SimpsonNo: Darcy
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Ms. Simpson, to appoint Nathaniel Powell to the Town Administrator Search Committee. The vote was 2:1 with Mr. Darcy opposed..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Simpson)
Appoint Stephen Lynch to the Town Administrator Search Committee
To appoint Stephen Lynch to the Town Administrator Search Committee.
Yes: Kelley, SimpsonNo: Darcy
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Ms. Simpson, to appoint Stephen Lynch to the Town Administrator Search Committee. The vote was 2:1 with Mr. Darcy opposed..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Simpson)
Appoint Wallace Coyle to the Town Administrator Search Committee
To appoint Wallace Coyle to the Town Administrator Search Committee.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Ms. Simpson, to appoint Wallace Coyle to the Town Administrator Search Committee. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Simpson)
Appoint Jaci Mason to the Town Administrator Search Committee
To appoint Jaci Mason to the Town Administrator Search Committee.
Yes: Darcy, SimpsonNo: Kelley
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Ms. Simpson, to appoint Jaci Mason to the Town Administrator Search Committee. The vote was 2:1 with Mr. Kelley opposed..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Simpson)
Appoint Denis Kelleher to the Town Administrator Search Committee
To appoint Denis Kelleher to the Town Administrator Search Committee.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to appoint Denis Kelleher to the Town Administrator Search Committee. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Appoint Chris Calos to the Town Administrator Search Committee
To appoint Chris Calos to the Town Administrator Search Committee.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to appoint Chris Calos to the Town Administrator Search Committee. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Allow Marshfield Community Rib Cook Off to use the Town parking lot adjacent to the Central Fire Station (60 South River Street) to assist with parking for the Marshfield Community Rib Cook Off on...
To allow Marshfield Community Rib Cook Off to use the Town parking lot adjacent to the Central Fire Station (60 South River Street) to assist with parking for the Marshfield Community Rib Cook Off on September 6, 2025.
From the minutes
“Eric Kelley moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to allow Marshfield Community Rib Cook Off to use the Town parking lot adjacent to the Central Fire Station (60 South River Street) to assist with parking for the Marshfield Community Rib Cook Off on September 6, 2025. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Appoint Lt
To appoint Lt. Detective Steven Marcolini as a Special Police Officer for the Town of Marshfield upon his retirement.
From the minutes
“Eric Kelley moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to appoint Lt. Detective Steven Marcolini as a Special Police Officer for the Town of Marshfield upon his retirement. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Approve the request of Marshfield Yacht Club, Inc. for a temporary closure of the licensed premise of 11 Ridge Road, Marshfield, MA 02050 from September 2, 2025, to May 15, 2026, during the...
To approve the request of Marshfield Yacht Club, Inc. for a temporary closure of the licensed premise of 11 Ridge Road, Marshfield, MA 02050 from September 2, 2025, to May 15, 2026, during the construction of a new clubhouse building.
From the minutes
“Eric Kelley moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to approve the request of Marshfield Yacht Club, Inc. for a temporary closure of the licensed premise of 11 Ridge Road, Marshfield, MA 02050 from September 2, 2025, to May 15, 2026, during the construction of a new clubhouse building. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Grant permission for Marshfield Yacht Club to pledge their Annual Club All Alcohol Liquor License to Coastal Heritage Bank
To grant permission for Marshfield Yacht Club to pledge their Annual Club All Alcohol Liquor License to Coastal Heritage Bank.
From the minutes
“Eric Kelley moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to grant permission for Marshfield Yacht Club to pledge their Annual Club All Alcohol Liquor License to Coastal Heritage Bank. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Permit the Council on Aging to accept the donation of $2,000.00 from Kevin and Paula O'Donnell
To permit the Council on Aging to accept the donation of $2,000.00 from Kevin and Paula O'Donnell.
From the minutes
“Eric Kelley moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to permit the Council on Aging to accept the donation of $2,000.00 from Kevin and Paula O'Donnell. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Grant a temporary all alcohol liquor license to Carleton Chandler, Marshfield Agricultural & Horticultural Society for the Annual Marshfield Community Rib Cookoff on Saturday September 6, 2025...
To grant a temporary all alcohol liquor license to Carleton Chandler, Marshfield Agricultural & Horticultural Society for the Annual Marshfield Community Rib Cookoff on Saturday September 6, 2025 from 12:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Marshfield Fairgrounds contingent on approval of 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 alcohol liquor license to Carleton Chandler, Marshfield Agricultural & Horticultural Society for the Annual Marshfield Community Rib Cookoff on Saturday September 6, 2025 from 12:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Marshfield Fairgrounds contingent on approval of 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)
Revise the Opioid Fund Committee composition of membership by changing the currently vacant Town Administrator position to an At-Large seat
To revise the Opioid Fund Committee composition of membership by changing the currently vacant Town Administrator position to an At-Large seat.
From the minutes
“Eric Kelley moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to revise the Opioid Fund Committee composition of membership by changing the currently vacant Town Administrator position to an At-Large seat. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Accept the open session minutes of July 28, 2025 and August 11, 2025 as written
To accept the open session minutes of July 28, 2025 and August 11, 2025 as written.
From the minutes
“Eric Kelley moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to accept the open session minutes of July 28, 2025 and August 11, 2025 as written. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Go into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to pending litigation or potential litigation that is demonstrably likely where an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the...
To go into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to pending litigation or potential litigation that is demonstrably likely where an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares pursuant to Mass. Gen. L. c. 30A sec. 21(a)(3) to wit: Town of Marshfield v. Comm. of MA and EOHLC and to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if 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) – MFD Union grievance, and not to return to open session at the end of the Executive Session.
From the minutes
“Eric Kelley moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to go into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to pending litigation or potential litigation that is demonstrably likely where an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares pursuant to Mass. Gen. L. c. 30A sec. 21(a)(3) to wit: Town of Marshfield v. Comm. of MA and EOHLC and to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if 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) – MFD Union grievance, and not to return to open session at the end of the Executive Session. The vote was unanimous. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Kelley – aye, Mr. Darcy – aye, Ms. Simpson – aye..” (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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