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May 20, 2026
19 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Rick Smith, Eric S. Kelley
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Recess the Select Board meeting at 5:37 PM and enter Executive Session
To recess the Select Board meeting at 5:37 PM and enter Executive Session. Following Executive Session, a motion was made to adjourn Executive Session at 6:02 PM and return to public session.
From the minutes
“Chair Smith motioned to recess the Select Board meeting at 5:37 PM and enter Executive Session. Vice Chair Kelley seconded. Following Executive Session, a motion was made to adjourn Executive Session at 6:02 PM and return to public session. Roll Call Vote: Kelley – Yea; Smith – Yea..” (Motion: Smith, second: Kelley)
Reconvene Open Session at 6:05 PM
To reconvene Open Session at 6:05 PM.
From the minutes
“Chair Smith motioned to reconvene Open Session at 6:05 PM. Roll Call Vote: Kelley – Yea; Smith – Yea..” (Motion: Smith)
Submit the proposed charter change to the Legislature
To submit the proposed charter change to the Legislature.
Yes: SmithNo: Kelley
From the minutes
“Chair Smith motioned to submit the proposed charter change to the Legislature. Vice Chair Kelley seconded. Vote: Smith – Yea Kelley – Opposed Motion failed.” (Motion: Smith, second: Kelley)
Forward with submission of the legislation
To move forward with submission of the legislation.
Yes: SmithNo: Kelley
From the minutes
“Chair Smith motioned to move forward with submission of the legislation. Vice Chair Kelley seconded. Vote: Smith – Yea Kelley – Opposed Motion failed.” (Motion: Smith, second: Kelley)
Approve the final three-year lease subject to review and approval of insurance documentation by Town Counsel
To approve the final three-year lease subject to review and approval of insurance documentation by Town Counsel.
From the minutes
“Chair Smith motioned to approve the final three-year lease subject to review and approval of insurance documentation by Town Counsel. Vice Chair Kelley seconded. Vote: 2–0, motion passed..” (Motion: Smith, second: Kelley)
Approve a 25% reduction in permit fees
To approve a 25% reduction in permit fees.
From the minutes
“Chair Smith motioned to approve a 25% reduction in permit fees. Vice Chair Kelley seconded. Vote: 2–0, motion passed..” (Motion: Smith, second: Kelley)
Approve the fee increase proposal
To approve the fee increase proposal.
From the minutes
“Chair Smith motioned to approve the fee increase proposal. Vice Chair Kelley seconded. Vote: 2–0, motion passed..” (Motion: Smith, second: Kelley)
Approve the temporary trailer request
To approve the temporary trailer request.
From the minutes
“Chair Smith motioned to approve the temporary trailer request. Vice Chair Kelley seconded. Roll Call Vote: Kelley – Yea; Smith – Yea. Motion passed, 2–0..” (Motion: Smith, second: Kelley)
Waive all building permit fees associated with the project
To waive all building permit fees associated with the project.
From the minutes
“Chair Smith motioned to waive all building permit fees associated with the project. Vice Chair Kelley seconded. Vote: 2–0, motion passed..” (Motion: Smith, second: Kelley)
Waive all building permit fees associated with the Ventress Library roof restoration and siding project
To waive all building permit fees associated with the Ventress Library roof restoration and siding project.
From the minutes
“Chair Smith motioned to waive all building permit fees associated with the Ventress Library roof restoration and siding project. Vice Chair Kelley seconded. Vote: 2–0, motion passed..” (Motion: Smith, second: Kelley)
Accept the donation with gratitude
To accept the donation with gratitude.
From the minutes
“Chair Smith motioned to accept the donation with gratitude. Vice Chair Kelley seconded. Vote: 2–0, motion passed..” (Motion: Smith, second: Kelley)
Accept the donation and related installation materials and labor
To accept the donation and related installation materials and labor.
From the minutes
“Chair Smith motioned to accept the donation and related installation materials and labor. Vice Chair Kelley seconded. Vote: 2–0, motion passed..” (Motion: Smith, second: Kelley)
Approve the permit
To approve the permit.
From the minutes
“Chair Smith motioned to approve the permit. Vice Chair Kelley seconded. Vote: 2–0, motion passed..” (Motion: Smith, second: Kelley)
Approve the extension
To approve the extension.
From the minutes
“Chair Smith motioned to approve the extension. Vice Chair Kelley seconded. Vote: 2–0, motion passed..” (Motion: Smith, second: Kelley)
That all individuals seeking appointment or reappointment to boards and committees submit applications by June 10, 2026
That all individuals seeking appointment or reappointment to boards and committees submit applications by June 10, 2026.
From the minutes
“Chair Smith motioned that all individuals seeking appointment or reappointment to boards and committees submit applications by June 10, 2026. Vice Chair Kelley seconded. Vote: 2–0, motion passed..” (Motion: Smith, second: Kelley)
Approve the license
To approve the license.
From the minutes
“Chair Smith motioned to approve the license. Vice Chair Kelley seconded. Vote: 2–0, motion passed..” (Motion: Smith, second: Kelley)
To approve the license.
From the minutes
“Chair Smith motioned to approve the license. Vice Chair Kelley seconded. Vote: 2–0, motion passed..” (Motion: Smith, second: Kelley)
Accept the donation with gratitude
To accept the donation with gratitude.
From the minutes
“Chair Smith motioned to accept the donation with gratitude. Vice Chair Kelley seconded. Vote: 2–0, motion passed..” (Motion: Smith, second: Kelley)
Adjourn the meeting at 9:03 PM
To adjourn the meeting at 9:03 PM.
From the minutes
“Chair Smith motioned to adjourn the meeting at 9:03 PM. Vice Chair Kelley seconded. Roll Call Vote: Kelley – Yea; Smith – Yea..” (Motion: Smith, second: Kelley)
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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