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December 1, 2025
21 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
“Chair Eric Kelley called the meeting to order at 5:30 PM. The motion was seconded by Mr. Darcy and approved unanimously..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Open the public hearing regarding the proposed pole installation at 171 Canal Street and read the public hearing notice
To open the public hearing regarding the proposed pole installation at 171 Canal Street and read the public hearing notice. He confirmed that all abutters had been notified and that all required documentation had been provided. Motion and
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved to open the public hearing regarding the proposed pole installation at 171 Canal Street and read the public hearing notice. He confirmed that all abutters had been notified and that all required documentation had been provided. Motion seconded by Mr. Darcy and approved unanimously..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Deny Verizon's request to install the pole at 171 Canal Street as shown on the proposed plan dated June 11, 2025, on the basis that the information provided by the applicant lacked accuracy
To deny Verizon's request to install the pole at 171 Canal Street as shown on the proposed plan dated June 11, 2025, on the basis that the information provided by the applicant lacked accuracy,
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved to deny Verizon's request to install the pole at 171 Canal Street as shown on the proposed plan dated June 11, 2025, on the basis that the information provided by the applicant lacked accuracy. Mr. Darcy seconded, Mr. Kelley – aye, Mr. Darcy – aye, Ms. Simpson – aye. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Close the Public Hearing for 171 Canal St
To close the Public Hearing for 171 Canal St.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved to close the Public Hearing for 171 Canal St, seconded by Mr. Darcy. Vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Open the public hearing for the proposed pole installation at 32 Stevens Road and
To open the public hearing for the proposed pole installation at 32 Stevens Road and
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved to open the public hearing for the proposed pole installation at 32 Stevens Road. The motion was seconded by Mr. Darcy and approved unanimously..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Continue the public hearing regarding the proposed pole installation at 32 Stevens Road to December 15, 2025, at 6:00 PM
To continue the public hearing regarding the proposed pole installation at 32 Stevens Road to December 15, 2025, at 6:00 PM.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved to continue the public hearing regarding the proposed pole installation at 32 Stevens Road to December 15, 2025, at 6:00 PM. Mr. Darcy seconded. Vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Close the public meeting
To close the public meeting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley then moved to close the public meeting. Mr. Darcy seconded. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved to close the public hearing. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley)
Grant pursuant to Mass
That the Board vote to grant pursuant to Mass. Gen. L. c. 138 §12 a new Wine and Malt Restaurant Liquor License, from the Hareku Steak House and Sushi Inc. dba "Hareku", and to approve Jingyan Liao, Manager. Premises located at 57 Snow Road, Unit 14, Marshfield, MA 02050 which is described as a restaurant with one floor, (total 3780 sq. feet), one office room, two bathrooms, one kitchen, one bar, one sushi bar and five hibachi dining tables.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, that the Board vote to grant pursuant to Mass. Gen. L. c. 138 §12 a new Wine and Malt Restaurant Liquor License, from the Hareku Steak House and Sushi Inc. dba "Hareku", and to approve Jingyan Liao, Manager. Premises located at 57 Snow Road, Unit 14, Marshfield, MA 02050 which is described as a restaurant with one floor, (total 3780 sq. feet), one office room, two bathrooms, one kitchen, one bar, one sushi bar and five hibachi dining tables. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Post Notice of the Opening and Closing of the Annual Town Meeting Warrant (between January 5, 2026 and January 26, 2026) as required by the Town Charter, Article 2-4 as set forth in the Select...
That the Board vote to post Notice of the Opening and Closing of the Annual Town Meeting Warrant (between January 5, 2026 and January 26, 2026) as required by the Town Charter, Article 2-4 as set forth in the Select Board's packet.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy that the Board vote to post Notice of the Opening and Closing of the Annual Town Meeting Warrant (between January 5, 2026 and January 26, 2026) as required by the Town Charter, Article 2-4 as set forth in the Select Board's packet. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Approve at the request of the Town's Recreational Trails Committee the 2nd Annual Webster's Wilderness MTB Classic on Sunday, January 11, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. contingent upon the Select...
That the Board vote to approve at the request of the Town's Recreational Trails Committee the 2nd Annual Webster's Wilderness MTB Classic on Sunday, January 11, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. contingent upon the Select Board's receipt of favorable recommendations from Police and Fire.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, that the Board vote to approve at the request of the Town's Recreational Trails Committee the 2nd Annual Webster's Wilderness MTB Classic on Sunday, January 11, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. contingent upon the Select Board's receipt of favorable recommendations from Police and Fire. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
That the board vote to approve with gratitude, the following gifts: A gift of $50 to the Town of Marshfield Veterans' Services from Mr. and Mrs. John Sarson in memory of Robert Lanzetta; A gift of...
That the board vote to approve with gratitude, the following gifts: A gift of $50 to the Town of Marshfield Veterans' Services from Mr. and Mrs. John Sarson in memory of Robert Lanzetta; A gift of $1000 to the Town of Marshfield Veterans' Services from Good Deeds of Pembroke; A gift of $250 to the Town of Marshfield Veterans' Services from Ms. Robin Tjornhom in memory of Robert Lanzetta; and a gift of $25 to the Town of Marshfield Veterans' Services from Ms. Elaine Pitta in memory of Robert Lanzetta.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, that the board vote to approve with gratitude, the following gifts: A gift of $50 to the Town of Marshfield Veterans' Services from Mr. and Mrs. John Sarson in memory of Robert Lanzetta; A gift of $1000 to the Town of Marshfield Veterans' Services from Good Deeds of Pembroke; A gift of $250 to the Town of Marshfield Veterans' Services from Ms. Robin Tjornhom in memory of Robert Lanzetta; and a gift of $25 to the Town of Marshfield Veterans' Services from Ms. Elaine Pitta in memory of Robert Lanzetta. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
That the board vote to approve with gratitude the gift to Council on Aging in the amount of $100.00 from Maria D. Maggio
That the board vote to approve with gratitude the gift to Council on Aging in the amount of $100.00 from Maria D. Maggio.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, that the board vote to approve with gratitude the gift to Council on Aging in the amount of $100.00 from Maria D. Maggio. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
That the board vote to approve with gratitude the gift to Ventress Memorial Library in the amount of $5,000.00 from the Friends of the Ventress Memorial Library
That the board vote to approve with gratitude the gift to Ventress Memorial Library in the amount of $5,000.00 from the Friends of the Ventress Memorial Library.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, that the board vote to approve with gratitude the gift to Ventress Memorial Library in the amount of $5,000.00 from the Friends of the Ventress Memorial Library. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Approve to approve the Polar Plunge Fundraiser event on Thursday, January 1, 2026 from 9 AM to 11 AM at Rexhame Beach hosted by The Soul Project and Vagabond Way Fitness contingent upon the Select...
That the Board vote to approve to approve the Polar Plunge Fundraiser event on Thursday, January 1, 2026 from 9 AM to 11 AM at Rexhame Beach hosted by The Soul Project and Vagabond Way Fitness contingent upon the Select Board's receipt of favorable recommendations from Police and Fire.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, that the Board vote to approve to approve the Polar Plunge Fundraiser event on Thursday, January 1, 2026 from 9 AM to 11 AM at Rexhame Beach hosted by The Soul Project and Vagabond Way Fitness contingent upon the Select Board's receipt of favorable recommendations from Police and Fire. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Approve to approve the Marshfield Elks Lodge's "Polar Plunge" Fundraiser event on Thursday, January 1, 2026 from 11 AM to 1 PM at Rexhame Beach contingent upon the Select Board's receipt of...
That the Board vote to approve to approve the Marshfield Elks Lodge's "Polar Plunge" Fundraiser event on Thursday, January 1, 2026 from 11 AM to 1 PM at Rexhame Beach contingent upon the Select Board's receipt of favorable recommendations from Police and Fire.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy that the Board vote to approve to approve the Marshfield Elks Lodge's "Polar Plunge" Fundraiser event on Thursday, January 1, 2026 from 11 AM to 1 PM at Rexhame Beach contingent upon the Select Board's receipt of favorable recommendations from Police and Fire. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Approve the issuance of a Farmer's Market Permit to Kilombo de Pradinas, LLC d/b/a Zydeco Meadery pursuant to Mass
That the Board vote to approve the issuance of a Farmer's Market Permit to Kilombo de Pradinas, LLC d/b/a Zydeco Meadery pursuant to Mass. Gen. L. c. 139 sec. 15F for 2025-2026 Marshfield Winter Farmers' Market, every 3rd Saturday of the month through 5/16/2026 at the Marshfield Fairgrounds, 140 Main Street, Marshfield, Massachusetts.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, that the Board vote to approve the issuance of a Farmer's Market Permit to Kilombo de Pradinas, LLC d/b/a Zydeco Meadery pursuant to Mass. Gen. L. c. 139 sec. 15F for 2025-2026 Marshfield Winter Farmers' Market, every 3rd Saturday of the month through 5/16/2026 at the Marshfield Fairgrounds, 140 Main Street, Marshfield, Massachusetts. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Authorize the creation of the playground gift account
To authorize the creation of the playground gift account.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to authorize the creation of the playground gift account. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Approve open session minutes of November 3, 2025
To approve open session minutes of November 3, 2025. Result: Minutes
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Kelley, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to approve open session minutes of November 3, 2025. Result: Minutes approved unanimously..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Into executive session
To move into executive session.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to move into executive session. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Adjourn from Executive Session
To adjourn from Executive Session.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy to adjourn from Executive Session. Roll Call was taken: Eric Kelley – aye, Stephen Darcy – aye, Patricia 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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