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January 29, 2026
16 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 PM. Motion seconded by Select Board Member S. Darcy and approved unanimously..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Approve the sale of $735,000 / 3.25 percent General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes of the Town dated January 30, 2026, and payable August 14, 2026 to Stern Brothers at par and accrued...
To approve the sale of $735,000 / 3.25 percent General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes of the Town dated January 30, 2026, and payable August 14, 2026 to Stern Brothers at par and accrued interest, if any, plus a premium of $377.05.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Chair Kelley and seconded by Mr. Darcy, the Board voted to approve the sale of $735,000 / 3.25 percent General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes of the Town dated January 30, 2026, and payable August 14, 2026 to Stern Brothers at par and accrued interest, if any, plus a premium of $377.05. Motion passes unanimously..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Approve the 2026 Bike MS Cape Cod Getaway event on Saturday, June 27, 2026 contingent upon securing the necessary permits if applicable from the Building Dept
To approve the 2026 Bike MS Cape Cod Getaway event on Saturday, June 27, 2026 contingent upon securing the necessary permits if applicable from the Building Dept.
The minutes say the board approved this but do not give a count or say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Chair Kelley and seconded by Mr. Darcy, Board approved the 2026 Bike MS Cape Cod Getaway event on Saturday, June 27, 2026 contingent upon securing the necessary permits if applicable from the Building Dept..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Authorize deficit spending for snow and ice removal costs that were not reasonably foreseeable
To authorize deficit spending for snow and ice removal costs that were not reasonably foreseeable.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Chair Kelley and seconded by Mr. Darcy, the Board voted unanimously to authorize deficit spending for snow and ice removal costs that were not reasonably foreseeable. Motion passes unanimously..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Approve the Seasonal Population Estimate for 2026
To approve the Seasonal Population Estimate for 2026.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Chair Kelley and seconded by Mr. Darcy the Board voted to approve the Seasonal Population Estimate for 2026. Motion passes unanimously..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Approve the Liberty Elementary School from Braintree, Massachusetts Field Trip to Brant Rock Beach on Friday, May 22, 2026
To approve the Liberty Elementary School from Braintree, Massachusetts Field Trip to Brant Rock Beach on Friday, May 22, 2026.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Chair Kelley and seconded by Mr. Darcy the Board voted to approve the Liberty Elementary School from Braintree, Massachusetts Field Trip to Brant Rock Beach on Friday, May 22, 2026. Motion passes unanimously..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Approve the Marshfield Boys & Girls Club Parking Permit Request for Levitate Music Festival July 18 & July 19, 2026 for the following lots: Grace Ryder House lot, South River School lot, Seth...
To approve the Marshfield Boys & Girls Club Parking Permit Request for Levitate Music Festival July 18 & July 19, 2026 for the following lots: Grace Ryder House lot, South River School lot, Seth Ventress Hall lot and Lot adjacent to Central Fire Station (60 South River St) contingent upon obtaining property insurance that indemnifies the town indicating those two days and Building Department approval on signage for this event.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Chair Kelley and seconded by Mr. Darcy the Board voted to approve the Marshfield Boys & Girls Club Parking Permit Request for Levitate Music Festival July 18 & July 19, 2026 for the following lots: Grace Ryder House lot, South River School lot, Seth Ventress Hall lot and Lot adjacent to Central Fire Station (60 South River St) contingent upon obtaining property insurance that indemnifies the town indicating those two days and Building Department approval on signage for this event. Motion passes unanimously..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Approve the Friends of Marshfield Dog Park – Nail Trim Fundraiser on Sunday, February 1st from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Marshfield Dog Park contingent upon obtaining the necessary building permits...
To approve the Friends of Marshfield Dog Park – Nail Trim Fundraiser on Sunday, February 1st from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Marshfield Dog Park contingent upon obtaining the necessary building permits should tents over 200 sq. feet be used for this event.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Chair Kelley and seconded by Mr. Darcy, the Board voted to approve the Friends of Marshfield Dog Park – Nail Trim Fundraiser on Sunday, February 1st from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Marshfield Dog Park contingent upon obtaining the necessary building permits should tents over 200 sq. feet be used for this event. Motion passes unanimously..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Approve the Run to the Rock Road Race on Saturday, September 12th contingent upon the applicant's securing a 2 person EMS detail with a vehicle to follower runners on all courses as recommended by...
To approve the Run to the Rock Road Race on Saturday, September 12th contingent upon the applicant's securing a 2 person EMS detail with a vehicle to follower runners on all courses as recommended by Marshfield Fire Department and obtaining the necessary building permits should tents over 200 sq. feet be used for this event as required by the Building Department.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Chair Kelley and seconded by Mr. Darcy, the Board approved the Run to the Rock Road Race on Saturday, September 12th contingent upon the applicant's securing a 2 person EMS detail with a vehicle to follower runners on all courses as recommended by Marshfield Fire Department and obtaining the necessary building permits should tents over 200 sq. feet be used for this event as required by the Building Department. Motion passes unanimously..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Approve with gratitude the following gifts: a) gift of $100 to the Town of Marshfield Veterans' Services from Mr. and Mrs. David Carriere. b) gift of $100 to the Town of Marshfield Veterans'...
To approve with gratitude the following gifts: a) gift of $100 to the Town of Marshfield Veterans' Services from Mr. and Mrs. David Carriere. b) gift of $100 to the Town of Marshfield Veterans' Services from Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hanlon.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Chair Kelly and seconded by Mr. Darcy the Board voted to approve with gratitude the following gifts: a) gift of $100 to the Town of Marshfield Veterans' Services from Mr. and Mrs. David Carriere. b) gift of $100 to the Town of Marshfield Veterans' Services from Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hanlon. Motion passes unanimously..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Approve with gratitude the following gifts to the Ventress Memorial Library totaling $1385.42: a) gift in the amount of $160.00 from the South of Boston Knitting Guild in appreciation of using the...
To approve with gratitude the following gifts to the Ventress Memorial Library totaling $1385.42: a) gift in the amount of $160.00 from the South of Boston Knitting Guild in appreciation of using the library's meeting room for their month meetings. b) gift in the amount of $25.00 in honor of Mary Gina Stilwell from Andrew and Maryann Boothroyd. c) gift in the amount of $30 from Jacklyn Robinson to be allocated for adult programs. d) gift in the amount of $1170.42 from the Friends of Ventress Memorial Library to be allocated for adult programs.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Chair Kelley and seconded by Mr. Darcy the Board voted to approve with gratitude the following gifts to the Ventress Memorial Library totaling $1385.42: a) gift in the amount of $160.00 from the South of Boston Knitting Guild in appreciation of using the library's meeting room for their month meetings. b) gift in the amount of $25.00 in honor of Mary Gina Stilwell from Andrew and Maryann Boothroyd. c) gift in the amount of $30 from Jacklyn Robinson to be allocated for adult programs. d) gift in the amount of $1170.42 from the Friends of Ventress Memorial Library to be allocated for adult programs. Motion passes unanimously..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Approve with gratitude the following gift to the Marshfield Recreation Department in the amount of $5800: a) gift of $5,800 from the Edwin Phillips Trust to be allocated to the RAMS program
To approve with gratitude the following gift to the Marshfield Recreation Department in the amount of $5800: a) gift of $5,800 from the Edwin Phillips Trust to be allocated to the RAMS program.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Chair Kelley and seconded by Mr. Darcy the Board voted to approve with gratitude the following gift to the Marshfield Recreation Department in the amount of $5800: a) gift of $5,800 from the Edwin Phillips Trust to be allocated to the RAMS program. Motion passes unanimously..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Approve One Day All Alcohol Liquor License for H Cole Club, LLC for a Galantine's Dinner & Cake Decorating on Thursday, February 12, 2026 from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. at Friendship Hall, 83 Old Main Street
To approve One Day All Alcohol Liquor License for H Cole Club, LLC for a Galantine's Dinner & Cake Decorating on Thursday, February 12, 2026 from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. at Friendship Hall, 83 Old Main Street.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Chair Kelley and seconded by Mr. Darcy, the Board voted to approve One Day All Alcohol Liquor License for H Cole Club, LLC for a Galantine's Dinner & Cake Decorating on Thursday, February 12, 2026 from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. at Friendship Hall, 83 Old Main Street. Motion passes unanimously..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Draft a policy on budget compliance to review at an upcoming Select Board meeting
To draft a policy on budget compliance to review at an upcoming Select Board meeting.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Chair Kelley and seconded by Mr. Darcy, the Board voted to draft a policy on budget compliance to review at an upcoming Select Board meeting. Motion passes unanimously..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Approve the open session meeting minutes from 1/12/2026
To approve the open session meeting minutes from 1/12/2026.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Chair Kelley and seconded by Mr. Darcy, the Board voted to approve the open session meeting minutes from 1/12/2026. 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. Motion passes 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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