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March 16, 2026
31 recorded votes, 26 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
“Mr. Kelley called the meeting to order at 5:30 PM. The motion was seconded by Mr. Darcy and approved unanimously..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Post the Administrative Assistant to the Select Board position as a full-time role, with the advertisement to remain open for two weeks
To post the Administrative Assistant to the Select Board position as a full-time role, with the advertisement to remain open for two weeks. The
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to post the Administrative Assistant to the Select Board position as a full-time role, with the advertisement to remain open for two weeks. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Special Town Meeting Article 1 (Unpaid Bills) to the warrant
To move Special Town Meeting Article 1 (Unpaid Bills) to the warrant
The minutes list the warrant votes in a short list; they say "the general motion was to move the article forward to the official Town Meeting Warrant unless otherwise noted." The minutes say "Approved unanimously" (or "approved unanimously"), so every member present is shown as voting yes.
From the minutes
“Article 1 – Unpaid Bills: Approved unanimously..”
Special Town Meeting Article 4 (Compensated Absence Fund) to the warrant
To move Special Town Meeting Article 4 (Compensated Absence Fund) to the warrant
The minutes list the warrant votes in a short list; they say "the general motion was to move the article forward to the official Town Meeting Warrant unless otherwise noted." The minutes say "Approved unanimously" (or "approved unanimously"), so every member present is shown as voting yes.
From the minutes
“Article 4 – Compensated Absence Fund: Approved unanimously..”
Annual Town Meeting Article 1 to the warrant
To move Annual Town Meeting Article 1 to the warrant
The minutes list the warrant votes in a short list; they say "the general motion was to move the article forward to the official Town Meeting Warrant unless otherwise noted." The minutes say "Approved unanimously" (or "approved unanimously"), so every member present is shown as voting yes.
Annual Town Meeting Article 2 to the warrant
To move Annual Town Meeting Article 2 to the warrant
The minutes list the warrant votes in a short list; they say "the general motion was to move the article forward to the official Town Meeting Warrant unless otherwise noted." The minutes say "Approved unanimously" (or "approved unanimously"), so every member present is shown as voting yes.
Annual Town Meeting Articles 8–12 (Revolving Funds) to the warrant
To move Annual Town Meeting Articles 8–12 (Revolving Funds) to the warrant
The minutes list the warrant votes in a short list; they say "the general motion was to move the article forward to the official Town Meeting Warrant unless otherwise noted." The minutes say "Approved unanimously" (or "approved unanimously"), so every member present is shown as voting yes.
From the minutes
“Articles 8–12 – Revolving Funds: Approved unanimously..”
Annual Town Meeting Article 14 (Chapter 90) to the warrant
To move Annual Town Meeting Article 14 (Chapter 90) to the warrant
The minutes list the warrant votes in a short list; they say "the general motion was to move the article forward to the official Town Meeting Warrant unless otherwise noted." The minutes say "Approved unanimously" (or "approved unanimously"), so every member present is shown as voting yes.
From the minutes
“Article 14 – Chapter 90: Mr. Sumner is still looking into whether this item is necessary to be included on the warrant or redundant. Approved unanimously..”
Annual Town Meeting Article 15 (PEG Access) to the warrant
To move Annual Town Meeting Article 15 (PEG Access) to the warrant
The minutes list the warrant votes in a short list; they say "the general motion was to move the article forward to the official Town Meeting Warrant unless otherwise noted." The minutes say "Approved unanimously" (or "approved unanimously"), so every member present is shown as voting yes.
From the minutes
“Article 15 – PEG Access: Approved unanimously..”
Annual Town Meeting Article 16 (Community Preservation Act Funding) to the warrant
To move Annual Town Meeting Article 16 (Community Preservation Act Funding) to the warrant
The minutes list the warrant votes in a short list; they say "the general motion was to move the article forward to the official Town Meeting Warrant unless otherwise noted." The minutes say "Approved unanimously" (or "approved unanimously"), so every member present is shown as voting yes.
From the minutes
“Article 16 – Community Preservation Act Funding: Approved unanimously..”
Annual Town Meeting Article 17 (Community Preservation Act Projects), items 1–7, 9 and 10, to the warrant
To move Annual Town Meeting Article 17 (Community Preservation Act Projects), items 1–7, 9 and 10, to the warrant
The minutes list the warrant votes in a short list; they say "the general motion was to move the article forward to the official Town Meeting Warrant unless otherwise noted." The minutes say "Approved unanimously" (or "approved unanimously"), so every member present is shown as voting yes.
From the minutes
“Article 17: Community Preservation Act Projects: Items 1–7, 9, and 10 approved unanimously;.”
Annual Town Meeting Article 17 (Community Preservation Act Projects), item 8, to the warrant
To move Annual Town Meeting Article 17 (Community Preservation Act Projects), item 8, to the warrant
Yes: Darcy, SimpsonNo: KelleyThe minutes list the warrant votes in a short list; they say "the general motion was to move the article forward to the official Town Meeting Warrant unless otherwise noted."
From the minutes
“Item 8 approved by a vote of 2–1 (Mr. Kelley opposed; Mr. Darcy and Ms. Simpson in favor)..”
Annual Town Meeting Article 22 (Director of Finance) to the warrant
To move Annual Town Meeting Article 22 (Director of Finance) to the warrant
Yes: Darcy, SimpsonNo: KelleyThe minutes list the warrant votes in a short list; they say "the general motion was to move the article forward to the official Town Meeting Warrant unless otherwise noted."
From the minutes
“Article 22 – Director of Finance: Mr. Kelley did not support, citing the need to revisit the Charter. Motion passed 2–1 (Mr. Kelley opposed; Mr. Darcy and Ms. Simpson in favor)..”
Annual Town Meeting Article 23 (Associate Membership) to the warrant
To move Annual Town Meeting Article 23 (Associate Membership) to the warrant
The minutes list the warrant votes in a short list; they say "the general motion was to move the article forward to the official Town Meeting Warrant unless otherwise noted." The minutes say "Approved unanimously" (or "approved unanimously"), so every member present is shown as voting yes.
From the minutes
“Article 23 – Associate Membership: Approved unanimously..”
Annual Town Meeting Article 24 (Capital Budget Amendment) to the warrant
To move Annual Town Meeting Article 24 (Capital Budget Amendment) to the warrant
The minutes list the warrant votes in a short list; they say "the general motion was to move the article forward to the official Town Meeting Warrant unless otherwise noted." The minutes say "Approved unanimously" (or "approved unanimously"), so every member present is shown as voting yes.
From the minutes
“Article 24 – Capital Budget Amendment: Approved unanimously..”
Amend the wording of Annual Town Meeting Article 25 (Procurement) to "by a vote of a majority of the members of the Select Board."
To amend the wording of Annual Town Meeting Article 25 (Procurement) to "by a vote of a majority of the members of the Select Board."
From the minutes
“The Board voted unanimously to amend the wording to "by a vote of a majority of the members of the Select Board.".”
Annual Town Meeting Article 25 (Procurement), as amended, to the warrant
To move Annual Town Meeting Article 25 (Procurement), as amended, to the warrant
The minutes list the warrant votes in a short list; they say "the general motion was to move the article forward to the official Town Meeting Warrant unless otherwise noted." The minutes say "Approved unanimously" (or "approved unanimously"), so every member present is shown as voting yes.
From the minutes
“Article approved unanimously as amended..”
Annual Town Meeting Article 26 (Vocational Technical) to the warrant
To move Annual Town Meeting Article 26 (Vocational Technical) to the warrant
The minutes list the warrant votes in a short list; they say "the general motion was to move the article forward to the official Town Meeting Warrant unless otherwise noted." The minutes say "Approved unanimously" (or "approved unanimously"), so every member present is shown as voting yes.
From the minutes
“Article 26 – Vocational Technical: Approved unanimously..”
Annual Town Meeting Article 27 (Planning Board Zoning Amendment) to the warrant without Select Board endorsement
To move Annual Town Meeting Article 27 (Planning Board Zoning Amendment) to the warrant without Select Board endorsement
The minutes list the warrant votes in a short list; they say "the general motion was to move the article forward to the official Town Meeting Warrant unless otherwise noted." The minutes say "Approved unanimously" (or "approved unanimously"), so every member present is shown as voting yes.
From the minutes
“Article 27 – Planning Board Zoning Amendment: Motion to move the article to the warrant without Select Board endorsement. Approved unanimously..”
Include Annual Town Meeting Article 28 (Planning Board Zoning Amendment) on the warrant without endorsement
To include Annual Town Meeting Article 28 (Planning Board Zoning Amendment) on the warrant without endorsement
The minutes list the warrant votes in a short list; they say "the general motion was to move the article forward to the official Town Meeting Warrant unless otherwise noted." The minutes say "Approved unanimously" (or "approved unanimously"), so every member present is shown as voting yes.
From the minutes
“Article 28 - Planning Board Zoning Amendment: Motion to include on the warrant without endorsement. Approved unanimously..”
Annual Town Meeting Article 29 (Planning Board Zoning Amendment) to the warrant
To move Annual Town Meeting Article 29 (Planning Board Zoning Amendment) to the warrant
The minutes list the warrant votes in a short list; they say "the general motion was to move the article forward to the official Town Meeting Warrant unless otherwise noted." The minutes say "Approved unanimously" (or "approved unanimously"), so every member present is shown as voting yes.
From the minutes
“Article 29 - Planning Board Zoning Amendment: Motion to move to the warrant. approved unanimously..”
Include Annual Town Meeting Article 30 (B-2 District and nonconforming lots) on the warrant
To include Annual Town Meeting Article 30 (B-2 District and nonconforming lots) on the warrant
The minutes list the warrant votes in a short list; they say "the general motion was to move the article forward to the official Town Meeting Warrant unless otherwise noted." The minutes say "Approved unanimously" (or "approved unanimously"), so every member present is shown as voting yes.
From the minutes
“Motion to include on the warrant approved unanimously. Article 31.”
Annual Town Meeting Article 31 (Easement gifted to the Town) to the warrant
To move Annual Town Meeting Article 31 (Easement gifted to the Town) to the warrant
The minutes list the warrant votes in a short list; they say "the general motion was to move the article forward to the official Town Meeting Warrant unless otherwise noted." The minutes say "Approved unanimously" (or "approved unanimously"), so every member present is shown as voting yes.
From the minutes
“Article 31 – Easement gifted to the Town: Approved unanimously..”
Annual Town Meeting Article 32 (Sewer Bylaw Amendment) to the warrant
To move Annual Town Meeting Article 32 (Sewer Bylaw Amendment) to the warrant
The minutes list the warrant votes in a short list; they say "the general motion was to move the article forward to the official Town Meeting Warrant unless otherwise noted." The minutes say "Approved unanimously" (or "approved unanimously"), so every member present is shown as voting yes.
From the minutes
“Article 32 – Sewer Bylaw Amendment: Approved unanimously..”
Annual Town Meeting Article 33 (Stormwater Management Bylaw Amendment) to the warrant
To move Annual Town Meeting Article 33 (Stormwater Management Bylaw Amendment) to the warrant
The minutes list the warrant votes in a short list; they say "the general motion was to move the article forward to the official Town Meeting Warrant unless otherwise noted." The minutes say "Approved unanimously" (or "approved unanimously"), so every member present is shown as voting yes.
From the minutes
“Article 33 – Stormwater Management Bylaw Amendment: Approved unanimously..”
Annual Town Meeting Article 34 (Demolition Bylaw) to the warrant
To move Annual Town Meeting Article 34 (Demolition Bylaw) to the warrant
The minutes list the warrant votes in a short list; they say "the general motion was to move the article forward to the official Town Meeting Warrant unless otherwise noted." The minutes say "Approved unanimously" (or "approved unanimously"), so every member present is shown as voting yes.
From the minutes
“Article 34 – Demolition Bylaw: Approved unanimously..”
Annual Town Meeting Article 35 (Capital Stabilization Fund) to the warrant
To move Annual Town Meeting Article 35 (Capital Stabilization Fund) to the warrant
The minutes list the warrant votes in a short list; they say "the general motion was to move the article forward to the official Town Meeting Warrant unless otherwise noted." The minutes say "Approved unanimously" (or "approved unanimously"), so every member present is shown as voting yes.
From the minutes
“Article 35 – Capital Stabilization Fund: Approved unanimously..”
Annual Town Meeting Article 36 (Unissued Debt) to the warrant
To move Annual Town Meeting Article 36 (Unissued Debt) to the warrant
The minutes list the warrant votes in a short list; they say "the general motion was to move the article forward to the official Town Meeting Warrant unless otherwise noted." The minutes say "Approved unanimously" (or "approved unanimously"), so every member present is shown as voting yes.
From the minutes
“Article 36 – Unissued Debt: Approved unanimously..”
Annual Town Meeting Articles 37 and 38 (MBTA) to the warrant
To move Annual Town Meeting Articles 37 and 38 (MBTA) to the warrant
Yes: Kelley, SimpsonNo: DarcyThe minutes list the warrant votes in a short list; they say "the general motion was to move the article forward to the official Town Meeting Warrant unless otherwise noted."
From the minutes
“Articles 37 & 38 – MBTA: Motion to move both articles to the warrant passed 2–1 (Mr. Darcy opposed; Mr. Kelley and Ms. Simpson in favor)..”
Post the MBTA case briefs on the Town's Website
To post the MBTA case briefs on the Town's Website.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy to post the MBTA case briefs on the Town's Website. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to adjourn the meeting. The vote was unanimous..” (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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