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May 11, 2026
17 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Eric S. Kelley, Rick Smith
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 Selectman Rick Smith and approved unanimously..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Smith)
Approve the memorandum of lease, excluding the estoppel agreement
To approve the memorandum of lease, excluding the estoppel agreement
From the minutes
“Motion: Eric Kelley moved to approve the memorandum of lease, excluding the estoppel agreement. Second: Rick Smith Vote: 2–0, approved..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Smith)
Approval of $5,000 Donation to Friends of the Ventress Library
(The minutes do not give the wording of the motion; agenda item: Approval of $5,000 Donation to Friends of the Ventress Library.)
From the minutes
“Motion: Eric Kelley Second: Rick Smith Vote: 2–0, approved..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Smith)
Marshfield Hills One-Day Liquor License
(The minutes do not give the wording of the motion; agenda item: Marshfield Hills One-Day Liquor License.)
From the minutes
“Motion: Eric Kelley Second: Rick Smith Vote: 2–0, approved..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Smith)
North River Arts Society Temporary Liquor License
(The minutes do not give the wording of the motion; agenda item: North River Arts Society Temporary Liquor License.)
From the minutes
“Motion: Eric Kelley Second: Rick Smith Vote: 2–0, approved..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Smith)
Temporary One-Day Entertainment License – Friends of Marshfield
(The minutes do not give the wording of the motion; agenda item: Temporary One-Day Entertainment License – Friends of Marshfield.)
From the minutes
“Motion: Eric Kelley Second: Rick Smith Vote: 2–0, approved..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Smith)
Levitate Two-Day Music Festival
(The minutes do not give the wording of the motion; agenda item: Levitate Two-Day Music Festival.)
From the minutes
“Motion: Eric Kelley Second: Rick Smith Vote: 2–0, approved..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Smith)
Brian Tingley Annual Peddler's License
(The minutes do not give the wording of the motion; agenda item: Brian Tingley Annual Peddler's License.)
From the minutes
“Motion: Eric Kelley Second: Rick Smith Vote: 2–0, approved..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Smith)
Green Harbor Yoga Entertainment License
(The minutes do not give the wording of the motion; agenda item: Green Harbor Yoga Entertainment License.)
From the minutes
“Motion: Eric Kelley Second: Rick Smith Vote: 2–0, approved..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Smith)
Modest Roots – Common Victualler License
(The minutes do not give the wording of the motion; agenda item: Modest Roots – Common Victualler License.)
From the minutes
“Motion: Eric Kelley Second: Rick Smith Vote: 2–0, approved..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Smith)
5th Carolina Hill Mountain Bike Challenge
(The minutes do not give the wording of the motion; agenda item: 5th Carolina Hill Mountain Bike Challenge.)
From the minutes
“Motion: Eric Kelley Second: Rick Smith Vote: 2–0, approved..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Smith)
Approval of $100 Donation to the Veterans Department
(The minutes do not give the wording of the motion; agenda item: Approval of $100 Donation to the Veterans Department.)
From the minutes
“Motion: Eric Kelley Second: Rick Smith Vote: 2–0, approved..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Smith)
Schedule a special election on July 25, 2026, from 8:00 AM–4:00 PM to fill the vacancy created by Trish Simpson's departure
To schedule a special election on July 25, 2026, from 8:00 AM–4:00 PM to fill the vacancy created by Trish Simpson's departure
From the minutes
“Motion: Eric Kelley moved to schedule a special election on July 25, 2026, from 8:00 AM–4:00 PM to fill the vacancy created by Trish Simpson's departure. Second: Rick Smith Vote: 2–0, approved..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Smith)
Elect Rick Smith as Chair of the Select Board
To elect Rick Smith as Chair of the Select Board
From the minutes
“Motion: Eric Kelley moved to elect Rick Smith as Chair of the Select Board. Second: Rick Smith Vote: 2–0, approved..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Smith)
Eric Kelley to serve as Vice Chair
To serve as Vice Chair
From the minutes
“Motion: Eric Kelley moved to serve as Vice Chair. Second: Rick Smith Vote: 2–0, approved..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Smith)
Future Meeting Dates
(The minutes do not give the wording of the motion; agenda item: Future Meeting Dates.)
From the minutes
“Motion: Eric Kelley Second: Rick Smith Vote: 2–0, approved..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Smith)
Adjourn the meeting at 9:03 PM
To adjourn the meeting at 9:03 PM
From the minutes
“Chair Kelley moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:03 PM. Second: Rick Smith Vote: 2–0, approved..” (Motion: Kelley, second: Smith)
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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