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December 22, 2025
18 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
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)
Allow to withdraw their request to locate a new utility pole
To allow to withdraw their request to locate a new utility pole.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Mr. Kelley to allow to withdraw their request to locate a new utility pole, seconded by Mr. Darcy. Motion passes unanimously..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Award contract to NELM Corp. for the Ridge Road Boat Ramp improvement project in the amount of $504,525.00
That the Board vote to award contract to NELM Corp. for the Ridge Road Boat Ramp improvement project in the amount of $504,525.00.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Mr. Kelley, that the Board vote to award contract to NELM Corp. for the Ridge Road Boat Ramp improvement project in the amount of $504,525.00 and seconded by Mr. Darcy. Motion passes unanimously..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Award contract to Atlantic Coast Tug and Marine, LLC. For the Green Harbor Maintenance Dredging project in the amount of $78,500.00
That the Board vote to award contract to Atlantic Coast Tug and Marine, LLC. For the Green Harbor Maintenance Dredging project in the amount of $78,500.00.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Mr. Kelley that the Board vote to award contract to Atlantic Coast Tug and Marine, LLC. For the Green Harbor Maintenance Dredging project in the amount of $78,500.00, seconded by Mr. Darcy. Motion passes unanimously..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Approve the MBTA Zoning Bylaw Warrant Article for Annual Town Meeting
That the Board vote to approve the MBTA Zoning Bylaw Warrant Article for Annual Town Meeting.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Mr. Kelley that the Board vote to approve the MBTA Zoning Bylaw Warrant Article for Annual Town Meeting, seconded by Mr. Darcy. Motion passes unanimously..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Approve the temporary appointment of Special Town Counsel, Elise Zoli from Wilson Sonsini for the Clay Pit Road Landfill Solar Project pending that the contract be changed to specify just the...
That the Board vote to approve the temporary appointment of Special Town Counsel, Elise Zoli from Wilson Sonsini for the Clay Pit Road Landfill Solar Project pending that the contract be changed to specify just the solar aspect on Clay Pit Road and the billing rates will show all hourly rates on it.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Mr. Kelley that the Board vote to approve the temporary appointment of Special Town Counsel, Elise Zoli from Wilson Sonsini for the Clay Pit Road Landfill Solar Project pending that the contract be changed to specify just the solar aspect on Clay Pit Road and the billing rates will show all hourly rates on it. Seconded by Mr. Darcy. Motion passes unanimously..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Approve with gratitude the following gifts: a) gift of $700 to the Town of Marshfield Veterans' Services from Korean War Veterans Association. b)gift of $100 to the Town of Marshfield Veterans'...
That the Board vote to approve with gratitude the following gifts: a) gift of $700 to the Town of Marshfield Veterans' Services from Korean War Veterans Association. b)gift of $100 to the Town of Marshfield Veterans' Services from Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hanlon. c) gift of $200 to the Town of Marshfield Veterans' Services from Fidelity Investments in memory of Thomas Merigan. d)gift of $7000 to the Town of Marshfield Veterans' Services from MCRCO. e) gift of $100 to the Town of Marshfield Veterans' Services from Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Steele in memory Robert Lanzetta. f) gift of $200 to the Town of Marshfield Veterans' Services from Mr. and Mrs. Edward Dwyer. g)gift of $100 to the Town of Marshfield Veterans' Services from Mr. and Mrs. W. Delea in memory of Robert Lanzetta. h)gift of $100 to the Town of Marshfield Veterans' Services from Mrs. Judi Fish. Donations to be used to provide assistance for health and welfare, morale and/or the financial need of our veterans and their dependents.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Mr. Kelley that the Board vote to approve with gratitude the following gifts: a) gift of $700 to the Town of Marshfield Veterans' Services from Korean War Veterans Association. b)gift of $100 to the Town of Marshfield Veterans' Services from Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hanlon. c) gift of $200 to the Town of Marshfield Veterans' Services from Fidelity Investments in memory of Thomas Merigan. d)gift of $7000 to the Town of Marshfield Veterans' Services from MCRCO. e) gift of $100 to the Town of Marshfield Veterans' Services from Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Steele in memory Robert Lanzetta. f) gift of $200 to the Town of Marshfield Veterans' Services from Mr. and Mrs. Edward Dwyer. g)gift of $100 to the Town of Marshfield Veterans' Services from Mr. and Mrs. W. Delea in memory of Robert Lanzetta. h)gift of $100 to the Town of Marshfield Veterans' Services from Mrs. Judi Fish. Donations to be used to provide assistance for health and welfare, morale and/or the financial need of our veterans and their dependents. Seconded by Mr. Darcy. Motion passes unanimously..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Approve with gratitude the gift to the Ventress Memorial Library in the amount of $4000.00 from the Carolyn Flynn Memorial Fund to be allocated as follows: $2,000 for children's programs and...
That the Board vote to approve with gratitude the gift to the Ventress Memorial Library in the amount of $4000.00 from the Carolyn Flynn Memorial Fund to be allocated as follows: $2,000 for children's programs and $2,000 for adult fiction, with an emphasis on mystery.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Mr. Kelley that the Board vote to approve with gratitude the gift to the Ventress Memorial Library in the amount of $4000.00 from the Carolyn Flynn Memorial Fund to be allocated as follows: $2,000 for children's programs and $2,000 for adult fiction, with an emphasis on mystery, seconded by Mr. Darcy. Motion passes unanimously..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Approve with gratitude the following gifts to the Council on Aging: a) gift of $200 to the Council on Aging from Patricia Dwyer b)gift of $700 to the Council on Aging from Korean War Veterans c)...
That the Board vote to approve with gratitude the following gifts to the Council on Aging: a) gift of $200 to the Council on Aging from Patricia Dwyer b)gift of $700 to the Council on Aging from Korean War Veterans c) gift of $1500 to the Council on Aging from Lucchetti's Service Center.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Mr. Kelley that the Board vote to approve with gratitude the following gifts to the Council on Aging: a) gift of $200 to the Council on Aging from Patricia Dwyer b)gift of $700 to the Council on Aging from Korean War Veterans c) gift of $1500 to the Council on Aging from Lucchetti's Service Center Seconded by Mr. Darcy. Motion passes unanimously..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Approve a One Day All Alcoholic Beverage License for North for North River Arts Society for an event on Saturday, January 17, 2026 from 6 PM – 8 PM at 157 Old Main Street – GAR Hall, Marshfield
That the Board vote to approve a One Day All Alcoholic Beverage License for North for North River Arts Society for an event on Saturday, January 17, 2026 from 6 PM – 8 PM at 157 Old Main Street – GAR Hall, Marshfield.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Mr. Kelley that the Board vote to approve a One Day All Alcoholic Beverage License for North for North River Arts Society for an event on Saturday, January 17, 2026 from 6 PM – 8 PM at 157 Old Main Street – GAR Hall, Marshfield. Seconded by Mr. Darcy. Motion passes unanimously..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Authorize the extension of the sale of alcohol for the persons and entities listed in the Amended Select Board agenda filed with the Town Clerk on December 19, 2025 contingent on receiving the...
That the Select Board vote to authorize the extension of the sale of alcohol for the persons and entities listed in the Amended Select Board agenda filed with the Town Clerk on December 19, 2025 contingent on receiving the necessary forms and fees, as well as clearance from the Treasurer/Collector's office that taxes are current.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Mr. Kelley that the Select Board vote to authorize the extension of the sale of alcohol for the persons and entities listed in the Amended Select Board agenda filed with the Town Clerk on December 19, 2025 contingent on receiving the necessary forms and fees, as well as clearance from the Treasurer/Collector's office that taxes are current. Seconded by Mr. Darcy. Motion passes unanimously..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Issue liquor licenses for restaurants, clubs and package stores for the persons and entities listed in the Amended Select Board agenda filed with the Town Clerk on December 19, 2025 contingent on...
That the Select Board vote to issue liquor licenses for restaurants, clubs and package stores for the persons and entities listed in the Amended Select Board agenda filed with the Town Clerk on December 19, 2025 contingent on receiving the necessary forms and fees, as well as clearance from the Treasurer/Collector's office that all taxes are current.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Mr. Kelley that the Select Board vote to issue liquor licenses for restaurants, clubs and package stores for the persons and entities listed in the Amended Select Board agenda filed with the Town Clerk on December 19, 2025 contingent on receiving the necessary forms and fees, as well as clearance from the Treasurer/Collector's office that all taxes are current. Seconded by Mr. Darcy. Motion passes unanimously..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Issue licenses for Common Victualer for the persons and entities listed in the Amended Select Board agenda filed with the Town Clerk on December 19, 2025 contingent on receiving the necessary...
That the Select Board vote to issue licenses for Common Victualer for the persons and entities listed in the Amended Select Board agenda filed with the Town Clerk on December 19, 2025 contingent on receiving the necessary forms and fees, as well as clearance from the Treasurer/Collector's office that taxes are current.
Yes: Darcy, SimpsonNo: Kelley
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Mr. Darcy that the Select Board vote to issue licenses for Common Victualer for the persons and entities listed in the Amended Select Board agenda filed with the Town Clerk on December 19, 2025 contingent on receiving the necessary forms and fees, as well as clearance from the Treasurer/Collector's office that taxes are current. Seconded by Ms. Simpson. Motion passes 2 -1. Darcy – yes, Simpson – yes, Kelley – no.” (Motion: Darcy, second: Simpson)
Issue licenses for Lodging for the persons and entities listed in the Amended Select Board agenda filed with the Town Clerk on December 19, 2025 contingent on receiving the necessary forms and...
That the Select Board vote to issue licenses for Lodging for the persons and entities listed in the Amended Select Board agenda filed with the Town Clerk on December 19, 2025 contingent on receiving the necessary forms and fees, as well as clearance from the Treasurer/Collector's office that taxes are current.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Mr. Kelley that the Select Board vote to issue licenses for Lodging for the persons and entities listed in the Amended Select Board agenda filed with the Town Clerk on December 19, 2025 contingent on receiving the necessary forms and fees, as well as clearance from the Treasurer/Collector's office that taxes are current. Seconded by Mr. Darcy. Motion passes unanimously..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Issue licenses for Peddlers and Fortune Tellers for the persons and entities listed in the Amended Select Board agenda filed with the Town Clerk on December 19, 2025 contingent on receiving the...
That the Select Board vote to issue licenses for Peddlers and Fortune Tellers for the persons and entities listed in the Amended Select Board agenda filed with the Town Clerk on December 19, 2025 contingent on receiving the necessary forms and fees, as well as clearance from the Treasurer/Collector's that taxes are current.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Mr. Kelley that the Select Board vote to issue licenses for Peddlers and Fortune Tellers for the persons and entities listed in the Amended Select Board agenda filed with the Town Clerk on December 19, 2025 contingent on receiving the necessary forms and fees, as well as clearance from the Treasurer/Collector's that taxes are current. Seconded by Mr. Darcy. Motion passes unanimously..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Issue licenses for Class I and Class II for the persons and entities listed in the Amended Select Board agenda filed with the Town Clerk on December 19, 2025 contingent on receiving the necessary...
That the Select Board vote to issue licenses for Class I and Class II for the persons and entities listed in the Amended Select Board agenda filed with the Town Clerk on December 19, 2025 contingent on receiving the necessary forms and fees, as well as clearance from the Treasurer/Collector's office that taxes are current.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Mr. Kelley that the Select Board vote to issue licenses for Class I and Class II for the persons and entities listed in the Amended Select Board agenda filed with the Town Clerk on December 19, 2025 contingent on receiving the necessary forms and fees, as well as clearance from the Treasurer/Collector's office that taxes are current. Seconded by Mr. Darcy. Motion passes unanimously..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Approve the Open Meeting Minutes from the November 18, November 25th and December 10th
That the Board vote to approve the Open Meeting Minutes from the November 18, November 25th and December 10th.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Mr. Kelley that the Board vote to approve the Open Meeting Minutes from the November 18, November 25th and December 10th. Seconded by Mr. Darcy. Motion passes unanimously..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Adjourn meeting
To adjourn meeting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to adjourn meeting. Voted unanimously..” (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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