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January 12, 2026
21 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
“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 scheduled for 6:00 PM on the proposed transfer of the on-premises, all alcoholic beverage license from Salt Marsh Restaurant Group, LLC to Salty Days Marshfield LLC d/b/a...
That the Select Board vote to open the public hearing scheduled for 6:00 PM on the proposed transfer of the on-premises, all alcoholic beverage license from Salt Marsh Restaurant Group, LLC to Salty Days Marshfield LLC d/b/a Salt Days Fish Co. and to approve Sean M. McDaniel as Manager of Record for the premises at 1899 Ocean Street, Marshfield, Massachusetts (currently Ocean House) containing a single story unit consisting of two rooms: 1) kitchen and 2) dining area with a bar and approximately 5,000 square feet as well as an outdoor seating of consisting of approximately 400 square feet on the sidewalk along the street.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, that the Select Board vote to open the public hearing scheduled for 6:00 PM on the proposed transfer of the on-premises, all alcoholic beverage license from Salt Marsh Restaurant Group, LLC to Salty Days Marshfield LLC d/b/a Salt Days Fish Co. and to approve Sean M. McDaniel as Manager of Record for the premises at 1899 Ocean Street, Marshfield, Massachusetts (currently Ocean House) containing a single story unit consisting of two rooms: 1) kitchen and 2) dining area with a bar and approximately 5,000 square feet as well as an outdoor seating of consisting of approximately 400 square feet on the sidewalk along the street. Roll Call was taken: Eric Kelley – aye, Stephen Darcy – aye, Patricia Simpson – aye..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Close the public portion of the hearing
To close the public portion of the hearing.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to close the public portion of the hearing. Vote was unanimous. Roll Call was taken: Eric Kelley – aye, Stephen Darcy – aye, Patricia Simpson – aye..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Reopen the hearing
To reopen the hearing.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to reopen the hearing. Motion passed unanimously. Roll Call was taken: Eric Kelley – aye, Stephen Darcy – aye, Patricia Simpson – aye..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Close the public portion of the hearing
To close the public portion of the hearing.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to close the public portion of the hearing. Vote was unanimous. Roll Call was taken: Eric Kelley – aye, Stephen Darcy – aye, Patricia Simpson – aye..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Approve the proposed transfer of the on-premises, all alcoholic beverage license from Salt Marsh Restaurant Group, LLC to Salty Days Marshfield LLC d/b/a Salt Days Fish Co. and to approve Sean M....
That the Select Board vote to approve the proposed transfer of the on-premises, all alcoholic beverage license from Salt Marsh Restaurant Group, LLC to Salty Days Marshfield LLC d/b/a Salt Days Fish Co. and to approve Sean M. McDaniel as Manager of Record for the premises at 1899 Ocean Street, Marshfield, Massachusetts (currently Ocean House) containing a single story unit consisting of two rooms: 1) kitchen and 2) dining area with a bar and approximately 5,000 square feet as well as an outdoor seating of consisting of approximately 400 square feet on the sidewalk along the street. Conditional on approval of a 90-day closing.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, that the Select Board vote to approve the proposed transfer of the on-premises, all alcoholic beverage license from Salt Marsh Restaurant Group, LLC to Salty Days Marshfield LLC d/b/a Salt Days Fish Co. and to approve Sean M. McDaniel as Manager of Record for the premises at 1899 Ocean Street, Marshfield, Massachusetts (currently Ocean House) containing a single story unit consisting of two rooms: 1) kitchen and 2) dining area with a bar and approximately 5,000 square feet as well as an outdoor seating of consisting of approximately 400 square feet on the sidewalk along the street. Conditional on approval of a 90-day closing. Vote was unanimous. Roll Call was taken: Eric Kelley – aye, Stephen Darcy – aye, Patricia Simpson – aye..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Open the Public Hearing
To open the Public Hearing.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to open the Public Hearing. Roll call vote was taken: Eric Kelley – aye, Stephen Darcy – aye, Patricia Simpson – aye. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Continue the Public Hearing to February 9 at 6:00 p.m.
To continue the Public Hearing to February 9 at 6:00 p.m.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved to continue the Public Hearing to February 9 at 6:00 p.m. Roll call vote was taken: Eric Kelley – aye, Stephen Darcy – aye, Patricia Simpson – aye. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley)
Approve with gratitude a gift of $1,200 to the Council on Aging from Gautam Merchant and Wednesday Bridge Group
That the Board vote to approve with gratitude a gift of $1,200 to the Council on Aging from Gautam Merchant and Wednesday Bridge Group.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy that the Board vote to approve with gratitude a gift of $1,200 to the Council on Aging from Gautam Merchant and Wednesday Bridge Group. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
That Board vote to accept the proposed Declaration of Restrictive Covenant for the property located at 76 Texas Street, as presented by the Planning Department
That Board vote to accept the proposed Declaration of Restrictive Covenant for the property located at 76 Texas Street, as presented by the Planning Department.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy that Board vote to accept the proposed Declaration of Restrictive Covenant for the property located at 76 Texas Street, as presented by the Planning Department. Vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Approve the appointment of Joan F. Wright to the Age and Dementia Friendly Steering Committee for a three-year term, expiring June 30, 2028
That the Board vote to approve the appointment of Joan F. Wright to the Age and Dementia Friendly Steering Committee for a three-year term, expiring June 30, 2028.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, that the Board vote to approve the appointment of Joan F. Wright to the Age and Dementia Friendly Steering Committee for a three-year term, expiring June 30, 2028. Vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Approve the appointment of Carolyn Shanley and Jim Murrin to the Historic Cemetery Commission for a three-year term, expiring June 30, 2028
That the Board vote to approve the appointment of Carolyn Shanley and Jim Murrin to the Historic Cemetery Commission for a three-year term, expiring June 30, 2028.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, that the Board vote to approve the appointment of Carolyn Shanley and Jim Murrin to the Historic Cemetery Commission for a three-year term, expiring June 30, 2028. Vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Post Notice of the Opening and Closing of the Special Town Meeting Warrant for Publication in the local newspaper, on website and posting by Town Clerk (with the Spring 2026 STM Warrant opening...
That the Board vote to post Notice of the Opening and Closing of the Special Town Meeting Warrant for Publication in the local newspaper, on website and posting by Town Clerk (with the Spring 2026 STM Warrant opening February 17, 2026 and closing on February 27, 2026).
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy that the Board vote to post Notice of the Opening and Closing of the Special Town Meeting Warrant for Publication in the local newspaper, on website and posting by Town Clerk (with the Spring 2026 STM Warrant opening February 17, 2026 and closing on February 27, 2026). Vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Approve a Common Victualler License for Ocean Brew and Bites, located at 1289 Ocean St., contingent upon the installation of a compliant indoor mop sink and a satisfactory pre-operational...
That the Board vote to approve a Common Victualler License for Ocean Brew and Bites, located at 1289 Ocean St., contingent upon the installation of a compliant indoor mop sink and a satisfactory pre-operational inspection by the Board of Health confirming full compliance.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, that the Board vote to approve a Common Victualler License for Ocean Brew and Bites, located at 1289 Ocean St., contingent upon the installation of a compliant indoor mop sink and a satisfactory pre-operational inspection by the Board of Health confirming full compliance. Vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
That the board authorize Mr. Sumner to send a letter to the Plymouth County Retirement Board requesting consideration of a delay in the fully funded date
That the board authorize Mr. Sumner to send a letter to the Plymouth County Retirement Board requesting consideration of a delay in the fully funded date.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, that the board authorize Mr. Sumner to send a letter to the Plymouth County Retirement Board requesting consideration of a delay in the fully funded date. Vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Employ former Interim Town Administrator Peter Morin to serve as Co-Interim Town Administrator with Charles L. Sumner from approximately January 21, 2026 through February 19, 2026 (and thereafter...
That the Board vote to employ former Interim Town Administrator Peter Morin to serve as Co-Interim Town Administrator with Charles L. Sumner from approximately January 21, 2026 through February 19, 2026 (and thereafter as agreed), at an hourly rate of $100 per hour, to perform day-to-day administrative duties as directed by the Select Board and in coordination with Mr. Sumner; and further to authorize Charles L. Sumner to work remotely for up to 10–15 hours per week during the same period to complete work on the FY2027 Operating Budget and the 2027 Special and Annual Town Meeting Warrant; and further to approve two Co-Interim Town Administrator contracts for Mr. Morin and Mr. Sumner.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, that the Board vote to employ former Interim Town Administrator Peter Morin to serve as Co-Interim Town Administrator with Charles L. Sumner from approximately January 21, 2026 through February 19, 2026 (and thereafter as agreed), at an hourly rate of $100 per hour, to perform day-to-day administrative duties as directed by the Select Board and in coordination with Mr. Sumner; and further to authorize Charles L. Sumner to work remotely for up to 10–15 hours per week during the same period to complete work on the FY2027 Operating Budget and the 2027 Special and Annual Town Meeting Warrant; and further to approve two Co-Interim Town Administrator contracts for Mr. Morin and Mr. Sumner. Vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Create a five-member screening committee for the next Town Administrator, with the committee members to be selected by Charles Sumner and Peter Morin, and that all applications be submitted by...
That the Board create a five-member screening committee for the next Town Administrator, with the committee members to be selected by Charles Sumner and Peter Morin, and that all applications be submitted by 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 27. The
Yes: Darcy, SimpsonNo: Kelley
From the minutes
“Mr. Darcy moved that the Board create a five-member screening committee for the next Town Administrator, with the committee members to be selected by Charles Sumner and Peter Morin, and that all applications be submitted by 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 27. The motion passed, with Mr. Darcy and Ms. Simpson voting in favor and Mr. Kelley opposed..” (Motion: Darcy)
Declare 1 file cabinet and 2 desks from the Board of Health as surplus and able for auction or destruction
That the Board vote to declare 1 file cabinet and 2 desks from the Board of Health as surplus and able for auction or destruction.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, that the Board vote to declare 1 file cabinet and 2 desks from the Board of Health as surplus and able for auction or destruction. Vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Approve open session minutes of December 1, 2025, December 2, 2025 and December 22, 2025
To approve open session minutes of December 1, 2025, December 2, 2025 and December 22, 2025. Result: Minutes
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Kelley, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to approve open session minutes of December 1, 2025, December 2, 2025 and December 22, 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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