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Marshfield Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting

March 23, 2026

9 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF)

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Attendance

Present: Eric S. Kelley, Stephen R. Darcy, Patricia F. Simpson

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Open the public portion of the hearing

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To open the public portion of the hearing.

From the minutes

“Mr. Kelley moved to open the public portion of the hearing, seconded by Mr. Darcy. Roll Call vote was taken: Eric Kelley – aye, Stephen Darcy – aye, Patricia Simpson – aye..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Close the public portion

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To close the public portion.

From the minutes

“Mr. Kelley moved to close the public portion, seconded by Mr. Darcy. Vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve the application for a change of category (conversion from wine and malt beverage license to an all-alcohol beverage license) from Eastside Food Service, Inc. d.b.a. "The Corner Café"...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the application for a change of category (conversion from wine and malt beverage license to an all-alcohol beverage license) from Eastside Food Service, Inc. d.b.a. "The Corner Café" William Kerens, President for the premises located at 2000 Ocean St. Marshfield MA.

From the minutes

“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to approve the application for a change of category (conversion from wine and malt beverage license to an all-alcohol beverage license) from Eastside Food Service, Inc. d.b.a. "The Corner Café" William Kerens, President for the premises located at 2000 Ocean St. Marshfield MA. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve the letter drafted by Jaci Mason on behalf of the Select Board, with potential modifications to paragraph four subject to legal review, and the addition of photographs illustrating roadway...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the letter drafted by Jaci Mason on behalf of the Select Board, with potential modifications to paragraph four subject to legal review, and the addition of photographs illustrating roadway conditions. The

From the minutes

“Mr. Kelley motioned, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to approve the letter drafted by Jaci Mason on behalf of the Select Board, with potential modifications to paragraph four subject to legal review, and the addition of photographs illustrating roadway conditions. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

STM Article #3, and ATM articles 18-21, forward to be placed on the Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To move STM Article #3, and ATM articles 18-21, forward to be placed on the Town Meeting Warrant.

From the minutes

“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to move STM Article #3, and ATM articles 18-21, forward to be placed on the Town Meeting Warrant. Vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Post the Administrative Assistant to the Select Board position as full-time, with the advertisement to run on the Town website for two weeks

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To post the Administrative Assistant to the Select Board position as full-time, with the advertisement to run on the Town website 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 full-time, with the advertisement to run on the Town website for two weeks. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

That the board vote to approve with gratitude a gift to The Marshfield Beaches in the amount of $2,500.00 from the Chamber of Commerce

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

That the board vote to approve with gratitude a gift to The Marshfield Beaches in the amount of $2,500.00 from the Chamber of Commerce.

From the minutes

“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, that the board vote to approve with gratitude a gift to The Marshfield Beaches in the amount of $2,500.00 from the Chamber of Commerce. Vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Issue seasonal All Alcohol Restaurant and Package Store license renewals for the following businesses, contingent on receiving the necessary forms and fees, as well as clearance from the...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To issue seasonal All Alcohol Restaurant and Package Store license renewals for the following businesses, contingent on receiving the necessary forms and fees, as well as clearance from the Treasurer/ Collectors Office that all taxes are current.

From the minutes

“Mr. Kelley moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to issue seasonal All Alcohol Restaurant and Package Store license renewals for the following businesses, contingent on receiving the necessary forms and fees, as well as clearance from the Treasurer/ Collectors Office that all taxes are current. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Approve open session minutes of March 3, 2026, March 9, 2026 and March 11, 2026

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve open session minutes of March 3, 2026, March 9, 2026 and March 11, 2026.

From the minutes

“Motion by Mr. Kelley, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to approve open session minutes of March 3, 2026, March 9, 2026 and March 11, 2026. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Darcy)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

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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