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September 8, 2025
25 recorded votes, 0 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 Mr. Darcy, to open the meeting at 5:30 p.m. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Grant common victualler licenses pursuant to Mass General Laws Chapter 140, Section 2, to the above-mentioned vendors and any other vendors who submit the appropriate paperwork and fees prior to...
To grant common victualler licenses pursuant to Mass General Laws Chapter 140, Section 2, to the above-mentioned vendors and any other vendors who submit the appropriate paperwork and fees prior to the event, for the event known as Lobsterfest at the Marshfield Fairgrounds on Saturday, September 20th, 2025 (rain date Sunday September 21, 2025).
From the minutes
“Eric Kelley moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to grant common victualler licenses pursuant to Mass General Laws Chapter 140, Section 2, to the above-mentioned vendors and any other vendors who submit the appropriate paperwork and fees prior to the event, for the event known as Lobsterfest at the Marshfield Fairgrounds on Saturday, September 20th, 2025 (rain date Sunday September 21, 2025). The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Accept the donation of $161 from Ned Bangs to support the MCC Summer Concert and Entertainment Series
To accept the donation of $161 from Ned Bangs to support the MCC Summer Concert and Entertainment Series.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to accept the donation of $161 from Ned Bangs to support the MCC Summer Concert and Entertainment Series. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Accept a donation of $300 from Robert Saunders to the Marshfield Council on Aging
To accept a donation of $300 from Robert Saunders to the Marshfield Council on Aging.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to accept a donation of $300 from Robert Saunders to the Marshfield Council on Aging. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Appoint Daniel Mahoney to the Opioid Fund Committee for a three-year term expiring on June 30, 2028
To appoint Daniel Mahoney to the Opioid Fund Committee for a three-year term expiring on June 30, 2028.
From the minutes
“Eric Kelley moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to appoint Daniel Mahoney to the Opioid Fund Committee for a three-year term expiring on June 30, 2028. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Grant permission to the Original Brant Rock Village Association to hold their 4th Annual Turkey Trot on November 29, 2025 from noon until 3:00 p.m. in Brant Rock
To grant permission to the Original Brant Rock Village Association to hold their 4th Annual Turkey Trot on November 29, 2025 from noon until 3:00 p.m. in Brant Rock.
From the minutes
“Eric Kelley moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to grant permission to the Original Brant Rock Village Association to hold their 4th Annual Turkey Trot on November 29, 2025 from noon until 3:00 p.m. in Brant Rock. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Authorize Wellesley Public Schools to use Rexhame Beach and Brant Rock beach for second grade field trips on September 30, 2025 and any other dates that are requested and approved by the Beach...
Authorize Wellesley Public Schools to use Rexhame Beach and Brant Rock beach for second grade field trips on September 30, 2025 and any other dates that are requested and approved by the Beach Administrator.
From the minutes
“Eric Kelley moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, authorize Wellesley Public Schools to use Rexhame Beach and Brant Rock beach for second grade field trips on September 30, 2025 and any other dates that are requested and approved by the Beach Administrator. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Grant a temporary entertainment license to Cars and Copters LLC for the event at the Marshfield Fairgrounds subject to the conditions under the MGL Ch. 140, Sec. 181 on September 27, 2025 from...
To grant a temporary entertainment license to Cars and Copters LLC for the event at the Marshfield Fairgrounds subject to the conditions under the MGL Ch. 140, Sec. 181 on September 27, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. with Britt Ryan as a point of contact for the Marshfield Police and Fire Departments.
From the minutes
“Eric Kelley moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to grant a temporary entertainment license to Cars and Copters LLC for the event at the Marshfield Fairgrounds subject to the conditions under the MGL Ch. 140, Sec. 181 on September 27, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. with Britt Ryan as a point of contact for the Marshfield Police and Fire Departments. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Approve the application for a transfer of an Annual Wine and Malt package store license from Jayshama Corp. dba Jackansons, Kamalish Patel Manager to Omnia Inc. dba Jackanson's, Dipin Patel...
To approve the application for a transfer of an Annual Wine and Malt package store license from Jayshama Corp. dba Jackansons, Kamalish Patel Manager to Omnia Inc. dba Jackanson's, Dipin Patel Manager, for the premises located at 1919-1921 Ocean Street, Marshfield and the pledge of this license to Rockland Trust.
From the minutes
“Eric Kelley moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to approve the application for a transfer of an Annual Wine and Malt package store license from Jayshama Corp. dba Jackansons, Kamalish Patel Manager to Omnia Inc. dba Jackanson's, Dipin Patel Manager, for the premises located at 1919-1921 Ocean Street, Marshfield and the pledge of this license to Rockland Trust. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Approve the application for a transfer of a Seasonal All Alcohol package store license from Jayshama Corp. dba Jackansons, Kamalish Patel Manager to Omnia Inc. dba Jackanson's, Dipin Patel...
To approve the application for a transfer of a Seasonal All Alcohol package store license from Jayshama Corp. dba Jackansons, Kamalish Patel Manager to Omnia Inc. dba Jackanson's, Dipin Patel Manager, for the premises located at 1919-1921 Ocean Street, Marshfield and the pledge of this license to Rockland Trust.
From the minutes
“Eric Kelley moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to approve the application for a transfer of a Seasonal All Alcohol package store license from Jayshama Corp. dba Jackansons, Kamalish Patel Manager to Omnia Inc. dba Jackanson's, Dipin Patel Manager, for the premises located at 1919-1921 Ocean Street, Marshfield and the pledge of this license to Rockland Trust. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Go into executive session pursuant to the provisions of Mass
To go into executive session pursuant to the provisions of Mass. Gen. L. c. 30A sec. 21(a) as follows: (1) 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)(6) (property address withheld): (2) 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) – Marshfield Firefighters 2568 (3) To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiation with nonunion personnel pursuant to Mass. Gen. L. c. 30A sec. 21(a)(2) – to wit: Select Board Office staff; (4) 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) to wit: Marshfield Police Department (5) To discuss complaints or charges against the Select Board alleging violations of the Open Meeting Law pursuant to Mass. Gen. L. c. 30A sec. 21(a)(1) to wit: 4 complaints by L. Sweeney; and, That the Board re-enter open session at the conclusion of the executive session.
From the minutes
“Eric Kelley moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to go into executive session pursuant to the provisions of Mass. Gen. L. c. 30A sec. 21(a) as follows: (1) 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)(6) (property address withheld): (2) 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) – Marshfield Firefighters 2568 (3) To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiation with nonunion personnel pursuant to Mass. Gen. L. c. 30A sec. 21(a)(2) – to wit: Select Board Office staff; (4) 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) to wit: Marshfield Police Department (5) To discuss complaints or charges against the Select Board alleging violations of the Open Meeting Law pursuant to Mass. Gen. L. c. 30A sec. 21(a)(1) to wit: 4 complaints by L. Sweeney; and, That the Board re-enter open session at the conclusion of the executive session. The vote was unanimous. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Kelley – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye; Ms. Simpson – aye..” (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)
Approve and endorse the proposed Assignment, Assumption and Amendment Agreements for Winslow Village I and Winslow Village II Apartments from Winslow Village Inc. to Winslow Village Preservation,...
To approve and endorse the proposed Assignment, Assumption and Amendment Agreements for Winslow Village I and Winslow Village II Apartments from Winslow Village Inc. to Winslow Village Preservation, Limited Partnership.
From the minutes
“Eric Kelley moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to approve and endorse the proposed Assignment, Assumption and Amendment Agreements for Winslow Village I and Winslow Village II Apartments from Winslow Village Inc. to Winslow Village Preservation, Limited Partnership. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Execute or authorize the Town Administrator to execute a draft Purchase and Sale Agreement for the property at 91 Old Colony Lane (abutting the Marshfield Airport) which subject to Town Meeting...
To execute or authorize the Town Administrator to execute a draft Purchase and Sale Agreement for the property at 91 Old Colony Lane (abutting the Marshfield Airport) which subject to Town Meeting approval will be acquired for affordable housing or general municipal purposes.
From the minutes
“Eric Kelley moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to execute or authorize the Town Administrator to execute a draft Purchase and Sale Agreement for the property at 91 Old Colony Lane (abutting the Marshfield Airport) which subject to Town Meeting approval will be acquired for affordable housing or general municipal purposes. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Issue a Request for Proposals for a new website designer
To issue a Request for Proposals for a new website designer.
From the minutes
“Eric Kelley moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to issue a Request for Proposals for a new website designer. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Approve a temporary entertainment license to South Shore Peer Recovery for their Recovery Rocks event at Salt River Farm, 857 Union Street, on October 18, 2025 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
To approve a temporary entertainment license to South Shore Peer Recovery for their Recovery Rocks event at Salt River Farm, 857 Union Street, on October 18, 2025 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
From the minutes
“Eric Kelley moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to approve a temporary entertainment license to South Shore Peer Recovery for their Recovery Rocks event at Salt River Farm, 857 Union Street, on October 18, 2025 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Grant a temporary all alcohol liquor license pursuant to Mass
To grant a temporary all alcohol liquor license pursuant to Mass. Gen. L. c. 138 sec. 14 (2) to the Marshfield Agricultural and Horticultural Society for the Lobsterfest at the Marshfield Fairgrounds on September 20, 2025 from noon until 9:00 p.m.
From the minutes
“Eric Kelley moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to grant a temporary all alcohol liquor license pursuant to Mass. Gen. L. c. 138 sec. 14 (2) to the Marshfield Agricultural and Horticultural Society for the Lobsterfest at the Marshfield Fairgrounds on September 20, 2025 from noon until 9:00 p.m. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
To grant a temporary all alcohol liquor license pursuant to Mass. Gen. L. c. 138 sec. 14 (2) to the Marshfield Agricultural and Horticultural Society for the Cars and Copters event at the Marshfield Fairgrounds on September 27, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.
From the minutes
“Eric Kelley moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to grant a temporary all alcohol liquor license pursuant to Mass. Gen. L. c. 138 sec. 14 (2) to the Marshfield Agricultural and Horticultural Society for the Cars and Copters event at the Marshfield Fairgrounds on September 27, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Grant a one-day wine & malt license pursuant to Mass
To grant a one-day wine & malt license pursuant to Mass. Gen. L. c. 138 sec. 14 (2) to the Stellwagen Beer Company for an event on September 20, 2025 from 12:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at the Marshfield Fairgrounds.
From the minutes
“Eric Kelley moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to grant a one-day wine & malt license pursuant to Mass. Gen. L. c. 138 sec. 14 (2) to the Stellwagen Beer Company for an event on September 20, 2025 from 12:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at the Marshfield Fairgrounds. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Issue an Annual Peddler License pursuant to Chapter 184-14 of the General Bylaws of the Town of Marshfield to Surfside Snow Cones to operate a mobile food truck
To issue an Annual Peddler License pursuant to Chapter 184-14 of the General Bylaws of the Town of Marshfield to Surfside Snow Cones to operate a mobile food truck.
From the minutes
“Eric Kelley moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to issue an Annual Peddler License pursuant to Chapter 184-14 of the General Bylaws of the Town of Marshfield to Surfside Snow Cones to operate a mobile food truck. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Establish a requirement that each Town Board and Committee created by the Select Board have a mission statement and that these statements be submitted for Select Board approval no later than...
To establish a requirement that each Town Board and Committee created by the Select Board have a mission statement and that these statements be submitted for Select Board approval no later than November 8, 2025.
From the minutes
“Eric Kelley moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to establish a requirement that each Town Board and Committee created by the Select Board have a mission statement and that these statements be submitted for Select Board approval no later than November 8, 2025. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Assign Stephen Darcy as the liaison for the Playground Committee and Trish Simpson as the liaison for the Historic District Study Committee and Cemetery Commission
To assign Stephen Darcy as the liaison for the Playground Committee and Trish Simpson as the liaison for the Historic District Study Committee and Cemetery Commission.
From the minutes
“Eric Kelley moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to assign Stephen Darcy as the liaison for the Playground Committee and Trish Simpson as the liaison for the Historic District Study Committee and Cemetery Commission. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Approve the proposed Committee and Board Handbook as drafted by Town Counsel and with the changes agreed upon tonight to be distributed by Human Resources as soon as practical to all Board and...
To approve the proposed Committee and Board Handbook as drafted by Town Counsel and with the changes agreed upon tonight to be distributed by Human Resources as soon as practical to all Board and Committee members.
From the minutes
“Eric Kelley moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to approve the proposed Committee and Board Handbook as drafted by Town Counsel and with the changes agreed upon tonight to be distributed by Human Resources as soon as practical to all Board and Committee members. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Approve the changes to the Public Comment Policy and that the amended policy be posted to the Town's website as soon as possible
To approve the changes to the Public Comment Policy and that the amended policy be posted to the Town's website as soon as possible.
From the minutes
“Eric Kelley moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to approve the changes to the Public Comment Policy and that the amended policy be posted to the Town's website as soon as possible. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Adjourn the meeting at 10:14 p.m.
To adjourn the meeting at 10:14 p.m.
From the minutes
“Eric Kelley moved, seconded by Stephen Darcy, to adjourn the meeting at 10:14 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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