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November 18, 2025
19 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
Call the meeting to order
To call the meeting to order
From the minutes
“Select Board Chair Eric Kelley called the meeting to order at 5:30 PM. Motion seconded by Select Board Member S. Darcy and approved unanimously..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Approve the proposed liaison and committee duties and responsibilities and self-evaluation policy set forth in the written policy included in Select Board packet
To approve the proposed liaison and committee duties and responsibilities and self-evaluation policy set forth in the written policy included in Select Board packet.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Chair Kelley to approve the proposed liaison and committee duties and responsibilities and self-evaluation policy set forth in the written policy included in Select Board packet seconded by Select Board Member Darcy. Motion passes unanimously..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Approved the proposed appointments of Jody Regan, Ned Bangs and Mark Anderson to the Marshfield Cultural Council
To approved the proposed appointments of Jody Regan, Ned Bangs and Mark Anderson to the Marshfield Cultural Council.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Chair Kelley to approved the proposed appointments of Jody Regan, Ned Bangs and Mark Anderson to the Marshfield Cultural Council and seconded by Select Board Member Darcy. Motion passes unanimously..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Approve Retainer Agreement by and Between the Town of Marshfield and The Dupere Law Offices, P.C. and designate as "Special Municipal Employee"
To approve Retainer Agreement by and Between the Town of Marshfield and The Dupere Law Offices, P.C. and designate as "Special Municipal Employee".
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Chair Kelley to approve Retainer Agreement by and Between the Town of Marshfield and The Dupere Law Offices, P.C. and designate as "Special Municipal Employee" and seconded by Select Board Member Darcy. Motion passes unanimously..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Approve the submission of a draft warrant article to the Spring ATM Warrant as proposed by Town Counsel to add up two alternate members to the Advisory Board and Capital Budget Committee
To approve the submission of a draft warrant article to the Spring ATM Warrant as proposed by Town Counsel to add up two alternate members to the Advisory Board and Capital Budget Committee.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Chair Kelley to approve the submission of a draft warrant article to the Spring ATM Warrant as proposed by Town Counsel to add up two alternate members to the Advisory Board and Capital Budget Committee and seconded by Select Board Member Darcy. Motion passes unanimously..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Vote and approve the payment of the grants from the Town's Opioid Fund Committee as follows: a) The sum of $2,450.00 to Marshfield FACTS b) The sum of $3,950.00 to the Justice Research Institute...
That the Board vote and approve the payment of the grants from the Town's Opioid Fund Committee as follows: a) The sum of $2,450.00 to Marshfield FACTS b) The sum of $3,950.00 to the Justice Research Institute (JPH Program); and, c) The sum of $3,150.00 to the Marshfield Boys and Girls Club..
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Chair Kelley that the Board vote and approve the payment of the grants from the Town's Opioid Fund Committee as follows: a) The sum of $2,450.00 to Marshfield FACTS b) The sum of $3,950.00 to the Justice Research Institute (JPH Program); and, c) The sum of $3,150.00 to the Marshfield Boys and Girls Club. Seconded by Select Board Member Darcy. Motion passes unanimously..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Approve the Marshfield Education Foundation Committee's 16th Annual Marshfield St. Patrick's Day 5K Road Race on Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 10 AM at brant Rock with the route set forth on the map...
To approve the Marshfield Education Foundation Committee's 16th Annual Marshfield St. Patrick's Day 5K Road Race on Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 10 AM at brant Rock with the route set forth on the map in the Select Board packet contingent upon positive recommendations from Police and Fire.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Chair Kelley to approve the Marshfield Education Foundation Committee's 16th Annual Marshfield St. Patrick's Day 5K Road Race on Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 10 AM at brant Rock with the route set forth on the map in the Select Board packet contingent upon positive recommendations from Police and Fire. Seconded by Select Board Member Darcy. Motion passes unanimously..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Approve the installation of one directory sign compliant with the Marshfield Zoning Bylaw, and pursuant to a license agreement, at the cost and expense of HealthCircle in a location approved by...
That the Board vote to approve the installation of one directory sign compliant with the Marshfield Zoning Bylaw, and pursuant to a license agreement, at the cost and expense of HealthCircle in a location approved by the Building Commissioner at the entrance to Commerce Drive.
From the minutes
“Upon motion by Select Board Chair Kelley that the Board vote to approve the installation of one directory sign compliant with the Marshfield Zoning Bylaw, and pursuant to a license agreement, at the cost and expense of HealthCircle in a location approved by the Building Commissioner at the entrance to Commerce Drive and seconded by Select Board Member Darcy. Motion passes unanimously..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Approve the execution of the following revised documents relating to the Solar Lease Agreement at 23 Claypit Road, subject to the further approval of the Town Administrator and Town Counsel: (a)...
That the Board vote to approve the execution of the following revised documents relating to the Solar Lease Agreement at 23 Claypit Road, subject to the further approval of the Town Administrator and Town Counsel: (a) Landlord Estoppel Certificate; (b) Amended and Restated Memorandum of Lease; and (c) First Amendment to Land Lease Agreement..
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Chair Kelley that the Board vote to approve the execution of the following revised documents relating to the Solar Lease Agreement at 23 Claypit Road, subject to the further approval of the Town Administrator and Town Counsel: (a) Landlord Estoppel Certificate; (b) Amended and Restated Memorandum of Lease; and (c) First Amendment to Land Lease Agreement. Seconded by Select Board Member Darcy. Motion passes unanimously..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Approve the Doggie Nail Trim Fundraiser event hosted by the Friends of Marshfield Dog Park on Saturday, November 22nd from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Marshfield Dog Park
To approve the Doggie Nail Trim Fundraiser event hosted by the Friends of Marshfield Dog Park on Saturday, November 22nd from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Marshfield Dog Park.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Chair Kelley to approve the Doggie Nail Trim Fundraiser event hosted by the Friends of Marshfield Dog Park on Saturday, November 22nd from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Marshfield Dog Park and seconded by Select Board Member Darcy. Motion passes unanimously..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Approve a One Day Wine and Malt Liquor License for Decanted, Inc. for Wicked Women Makers Market Craft Fair held on Saturday, November 29th from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Marshfield Fairgrounds
To approve a One Day Wine and Malt Liquor License for Decanted, Inc. for Wicked Women Makers Market Craft Fair held on Saturday, November 29th from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Marshfield Fairgrounds.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Chair Kelley to approve a One Day Wine and Malt Liquor License for Decanted, Inc. for Wicked Women Makers Market Craft Fair held on Saturday, November 29th from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Marshfield Fairgrounds seconded by Select Board Member Darcy. Motion passes unanimously..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Approve with gratitude the gift of catered dinner to entire Marshfield Fire Department and staff with a value of $1,350.00 but a value of $27.00 per person by the Flaherty family for their...
That the Board approve with gratitude the gift of catered dinner to entire Marshfield Fire Department and staff with a value of $1,350.00 but a value of $27.00 per person by the Flaherty family for their assistance with a personal medical emergency.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Chair Kelley that the Board approve with gratitude the gift of catered dinner to entire Marshfield Fire Department and staff with a value of $1,350.00 but a value of $27.00 per person by the Flaherty family for their assistance with a personal medical emergency, seconded by Select Board Member Darcy. Motion passes unanimously..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Approve with gratitude the following gifts: a) Gift of $500 to the Town of Marshfield Veterans' Services from Christine Merigan in memory of her husband, Tom; b) Gift of $100 to the Town of...
That the Board vote to approve with gratitude the following gifts: a) Gift of $500 to the Town of Marshfield Veterans' Services from Christine Merigan in memory of her husband, Tom; b) Gift of $100 to the Town of Marshfield Veterans' Services from Phil Mason; c) Gift of $300 to the Town of Marshfield Veterans' Services from Mr. and Mrs. David Murray in memory of their daughter, Justine; d) Gift of $30 to the Town of Marshfield Veterans' Services from Lynne Blanchard in memory of her husband, Robert Lanzetta; and, e) Gift of $100 to the Town of Marshfield Veterans' Services from Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hanlon.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Chair Kelley that the Board vote to approve with gratitude the following gifts: a) Gift of $500 to the Town of Marshfield Veterans' Services from Christine Merigan in memory of her husband, Tom; b) Gift of $100 to the Town of Marshfield Veterans' Services from Phil Mason; c) Gift of $300 to the Town of Marshfield Veterans' Services from Mr. and Mrs. David Murray in memory of their daughter, Justine; d) Gift of $30 to the Town of Marshfield Veterans' Services from Lynne Blanchard in memory of her husband, Robert Lanzetta; and, e) Gift of $100 to the Town of Marshfield Veterans' Services from Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hanlon. Seconded by Select Board Member Darcy. Motion passes unanimously..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Approve the hiring of Officer Matthew Stewart and Officer Neill Caine as full-time permanent police officers for the Town of Marshfield
That the Board vote to approve the hiring of Officer Matthew Stewart and Officer Neill Caine as full-time permanent police officers for the Town of Marshfield.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Chair Kelley that the Board vote to approve the hiring of Officer Matthew Stewart and Officer Neill Caine as full-time permanent police officers for the Town of Marshfield and seconded by Select Board Member Darcy. Motion passes unanimously..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Support the proposed school roof project as proposed by the Marshfield School Committee
To support the proposed school roof project as proposed by the Marshfield School Committee.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Chair Kelley to support the proposed school roof project as proposed by the Marshfield School Committee and seconded by Select Board Member Darcy. Motion passes unanimously..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Appoint Bertram O'Donnell to the Town's Open Space Committee as the CPC representative to the Open Space Committee
That the Board vote to appoint Bertram O'Donnell to the Town's Open Space Committee as the CPC representative to the Open Space Committee.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Chair Kelley that the Board vote to appoint Bertram O'Donnell to the Town's Open Space Committee as the CPC representative to the Open Space Committee, seconded by Select Board Member Darcy. Motion passes unanimously..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Endorse and accept on behalf of the Town and it's Conservation Commission that will have care and custody of the land the deed to the property at 0 Main Street from Celiberti Realty Trust as...
That the Board vote to endorse and accept on behalf of the Town and it's Conservation Commission that will have care and custody of the land the deed to the property at 0 Main Street from Celiberti Realty Trust as approved at October 2025 STM.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Chair Kelley that the Board vote to endorse and accept on behalf of the Town and it's Conservation Commission that will have care and custody of the land the deed to the property at 0 Main Street from Celiberti Realty Trust as approved at October 2025 STM and seconded by Select Board Member Darcy. Motion passes unanimously..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Approve open session minutes of October 27, 2025
To approve open session minutes of October 27, 2025. Result: Minutes
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Kelley, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to approve open session minutes of October 27, 2025. Result: Minutes approved unanimously..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Adjourn meeting
To adjourn meeting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to adjourn meeting. 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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