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March 11, 2026
13 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
Approve the application for a change of manager filed by RBSBW, Inc., d/b/a Roche Bros. located at 605 Plain St Marshfield, MA, from John Elliot to Lawrence Baxter
To approve the application for a change of manager filed by RBSBW, Inc., d/b/a Roche Bros. located at 605 Plain St Marshfield, MA, from John Elliot to Lawrence Baxter.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved to approve the application for a change of manager filed by RBSBW, Inc., d/b/a Roche Bros. located at 605 Plain St Marshfield, MA, from John Elliot to Lawrence Baxter. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley)
Authorize Mr. Morin and Mr. Sumner to put forward two options for an override
To authorize Mr. Morin and Mr. Sumner to put forward two options for an override. The
Yes: Darcy, SimpsonNo: Kelley
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley Moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy to authorize Mr. Morin and Mr. Sumner to put forward two options for an override. The motion passed 2-1: Mr. Kelley – No, Ms. Simpson - Aye – Mr. Darcy – Aye..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Have Mr. Morin and Mr. Sumner re advertise the Select Board Staff position as part time with job responsibilities posted as well
To have Mr. Morin and Mr. Sumner re advertise the Select Board Staff position as part time with job responsibilities posted as well.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to have Mr. Morin and Mr. Sumner re advertise the Select Board Staff position as part time with job responsibilities posted as well. Vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Increase the spending limit for the COA Seaflower Café revolving fund to $100,000 for FY2026 and FY2027
To increase the spending limit for the COA Seaflower Café revolving fund to $100,000 for FY2026 and FY2027.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to increase the spending limit for the COA Seaflower Café revolving fund to $100,000 for FY2026 and FY2027. Vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Waive the building permit fees associated with adding the small wall in the COA/Senior Center office space
To waive the building permit fees associated with adding the small wall in the COA/Senior Center office space.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to waive the building permit fees associated with adding the small wall in the COA/Senior Center office space. Vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Waive the Building Department fees for The Friends of the Marshfield Dog Park to construct shade shelters inside the park
To waive the Building Department fees for The Friends of the Marshfield Dog Park to construct shade shelters inside the park.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to waive the Building Department fees for The Friends of the Marshfield Dog Park to construct shade shelters inside the park. Vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Approve the use of Rexhame Beach Parking Lot for the ALS Plunge for Hope on Saturday, March 28th, 2026 from 11AM – 2PM contingent upon proper permitting from Board of Health and positive...
To approve the use of Rexhame Beach Parking Lot for the ALS Plunge for Hope on Saturday, March 28th, 2026 from 11AM – 2PM contingent upon proper permitting from Board of Health and positive recommendations from Police and Fire.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to approve the use of Rexhame Beach Parking Lot for the ALS Plunge for Hope on Saturday, March 28th, 2026 from 11AM – 2PM contingent upon proper permitting from Board of Health and positive recommendations from Police and Fire. Vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Approve the Wellesley Public Schools outdoor marine science field trip to Rexhame and Brant Rock from 10:00 am – 12:45 pm on the following dates: May 7 and June 8 at Rexhame, and May 7, May 21,...
To approve the Wellesley Public Schools outdoor marine science field trip to Rexhame and Brant Rock from 10:00 am – 12:45 pm on the following dates: May 7 and June 8 at Rexhame, and May 7, May 21, and June 8 at Brant Rock.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to approve the Wellesley Public Schools outdoor marine science field trip to Rexhame and Brant Rock from 10:00 am – 12:45 pm on the following dates: May 7 and June 8 at Rexhame, and May 7, May 21, and June 8 at Brant Rock. Vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Approve the use of the Marshfield Town Parking Lot for the Troop Bottles and Cans Recycling Drive on the following Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 12 noon: 3/21/2026, 4/11/2026, 5/16/2026, 6/13/2026,...
To approve the use of the Marshfield Town Parking Lot for the Troop Bottles and Cans Recycling Drive on the following Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 12 noon: 3/21/2026, 4/11/2026, 5/16/2026, 6/13/2026, 7/11/2026, 8/8/2026, 9/12/2026, 10/10/2026 and 11/14/2026.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy to approve the use of the Marshfield Town Parking Lot for the Troop Bottles and Cans Recycling Drive on the following Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 12 noon: 3/21/2026, 4/11/2026, 5/16/2026, 6/13/2026, 7/11/2026, 8/8/2026, 9/12/2026, 10/10/2026 and 11/14/2026. Vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Approve the 2026 parking permit renewal for Green Harbor Lobster Pound
To approve the 2026 parking permit renewal for Green Harbor Lobster Pound.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to approve the 2026 parking permit renewal for Green Harbor Lobster Pound. Vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Approve with gratitude a gift of $325 to the Marshfield Council on Aging, in memory of Sandy Feinberg
To approve with gratitude a gift of $325 to the Marshfield Council on Aging, in memory of Sandy Feinberg.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to approve with gratitude a gift of $325 to the Marshfield Council on Aging, in memory of Sandy Feinberg. Vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Approve with gratitude the following gifts: a gift of $875 to the Ventress Memorial Library from Goodwill Hunters, and a second gift of $5,000 from Goodwill Hunters
To approve with gratitude the following gifts: a gift of $875 to the Ventress Memorial Library from Goodwill Hunters, and a second gift of $5,000 from Goodwill Hunters.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to approve with gratitude the following gifts: a gift of $875 to the Ventress Memorial Library from Goodwill Hunters, and a second gift of $5,000 from Goodwill Hunters. Vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Adjourn the meeting at 6:50PM
To adjourn the meeting at 6:50PM.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to adjourn the meeting at 6:50PM. Mr. Kelley - aye, Mr. Darcy - aye; Ms. 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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