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June 29, 2026
25 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Rick Smith, Eric S. Kelley
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Open the meeting
To open the meeting.
From the minutes
“Chair Smith made a motion to open the meeting, seconded by Eric Kelley. Roll call vote Eric Kelley – aye, Rick Smith – aye. Motion carried (2–0)..” (Motion: Smith, second: Kelley)
Approve the citation honoring Deputy Chief Corbo
To approve the citation honoring Deputy Chief Corbo.
From the minutes
“Motion: Chair Smith moved to approve the citation honoring Deputy Chief Corbo. Seconded by Vice Chair Kelley. Vote: Kelley – Aye, Smith – Aye Motion carried (2–0)..” (Motion: Smith, second: Kelley)
Approve the Ridge Road Block Party request, including live music from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
To approve the Ridge Road Block Party request, including live music from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
From the minutes
“Motion: Chair Smith moved to approve the Ridge Road Block Party request, including live music from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Seconded by Chair Kelley. Vote: Kelley – Aye, Smith – Aye Motion passed (2–0)..” (Motion: Smith, second: Kelley)
Approve the commercial parking permits for the period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, as presented, with the revised capacity of 300 parking spaces for the Marshfield Friends of Music
To approve the commercial parking permits for the period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, as presented, with the revised capacity of 300 parking spaces for the Marshfield Friends of Music.
From the minutes
“Motion: Chair Smith moved to approve the commercial parking permits for the period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, as presented, with the revised capacity of 300 parking spaces for the Marshfield Friends of Music. Seconded by Chair Kelley. Vote: Kelley – Aye, Smith – Aye Motion passed (2–0)..” (Motion: Smith, second: Kelley)
Approve the Green Harbor Beach Association event request, subject to the applicant providing and funding the required police details and keeping the Board informed regarding the use of public spaces
To approve the Green Harbor Beach Association event request, subject to the applicant providing and funding the required police details and keeping the Board informed regarding the use of public spaces.
From the minutes
“Motion: Chair Smith moved to approve the Green Harbor Beach Association event request, subject to the applicant providing and funding the required police details and keeping the Board informed regarding the use of public spaces. Seconded by Chair Kelley. Vote: Kelley – Aye, Smith – Aye Motion carried (2–0)..” (Motion: Smith, second: Kelley)
Authorize the Chair to sign the Intermunicipal Agreement for the additional Marshfield seawall work on Bay Avenue/Sea Avenue
To authorize the Chair to sign the Intermunicipal Agreement for the additional Marshfield seawall work on Bay Avenue/Sea Avenue.
From the minutes
“Motion: Chair Smith moved to authorize the Chair to sign the Intermunicipal Agreement for the additional Marshfield seawall work on Bay Avenue/Sea Avenue. Seconded by Vice Chair Kelley. Vote: Kelley – Aye; Smith – Aye. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Smith, second: Kelley)
Approve the parking application for use of Grace Ryder Field for the Marshfield Fair
To approve the parking application for use of Grace Ryder Field for the Marshfield Fair.
From the minutes
“Motion: Chair Smith moved to approve the parking application for use of Grace Ryder Field for the Marshfield Fair. Seconded by Vice Chair Kelley. Vote: Kelley – Aye; Smith – Aye. Motion Passed (2-0)..” (Motion: Smith, second: Kelley)
Amend the previous vote to include the Marshfield Friends of Music and Athletic Boosters for Marshfield Fair parking only
To amend the previous vote to include the Marshfield Friends of Music and Athletic Boosters for Marshfield Fair parking only.
From the minutes
“Motion: Chair Smith moved to amend the previous vote to include the Marshfield Friends of Music and Athletic Boosters for Marshfield Fair parking only. Seconded by Vice Chair Kelley. Vote: Kelley – Aye; Smith – Aye. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Smith, second: Kelley)
Accept the $270 donation for use by Veterans' Services
To accept the $270 donation for use by Veterans' Services.
From the minutes
“Motion: Chair Smith moved to accept the $270 donation for use by Veterans' Services. Seconded by Vice Chair Kelley. Vote: Kelley – Aye; Smith – Aye. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Smith, second: Kelley)
Approve reimbursement to Carin Paulette for the 2026 Summer Training Conference
To approve reimbursement to Carin Paulette for the 2026 Summer Training Conference.
From the minutes
“Motion: Chair Smith moved to approve reimbursement to Carin Paulette for the 2026 Summer Training Conference. Seconded by Vice Chair Kelley. Vote: Kelley – Aye; Smith – Aye. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Smith, second: Kelley)
Approve the peddler's license for Street Pops
To approve the peddler's license for Street Pops.
From the minutes
“Motion: Chair Smith moved to approve the peddler's license for Street Pops. Seconded by Vice Chair Kelley. Vote: Kelley – Aye; Smith – Aye. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Smith, second: Kelley)
Approve the temporary liquor license
To approve the temporary liquor license.
From the minutes
“Motion: Chair Smith moved to approve the temporary liquor license. Seconded by Vice Chair Kelley. Vote: Kelley – Aye; Smith – Aye. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Smith, second: Kelley)
Approve the temporary one-day entertainment license
To approve the temporary one-day entertainment license.
From the minutes
“Motion: Chair Smith moved to approve the temporary one-day entertainment license. Seconded by Vice Chair Kelley. Vote: Kelley – Aye; Smith – Aye. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Smith, second: Kelley)
Approve the temporary entertainment license, including the requested dates
To approve the temporary entertainment license, including the requested dates. Seconded by EK.
From the minutes
“Motion: Chair Smith moved to approve the temporary entertainment license, including the requested dates. Seconded by EK. Vote: Kelley – Aye; Smith – Aye. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Smith)
Cannabis Control Commission Host Community Agreement (revised template)
(The minutes give the motion only as "Approved."; agenda item: Action Item 15, Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) Host Community Agreement, revised template.)
From the minutes
“Motion: Approved. Vote: EK – Aye; RS – Aye. Motion passed 2-0..”
Approve transfer of the deed for 1929 Main Street to the Affordable Housing Trust for no consideration
To approve transfer of the deed for 1929 Main Street to the Affordable Housing Trust for no consideration.
From the minutes
“Motion: Chair Smith moved to approve transfer of the deed for 1929 Main Street to the Affordable Housing Trust for no consideration. Seconded by Vice Chair Kelley. Vote: Kelley – Aye; Smith – Aye. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Smith, second: Kelley)
Recess for ten minutes
To recess for ten minutes.
From the minutes
“Chair Rick Smith moved to recess for ten minutes. Seconded by Vice Chair Eric Kelley. Vote: Kelley – Aye; Smith – Aye..” (Motion: Smith, second: Kelley)
Execute the two easement agreements granting the Town public access and beach rights
To execute the two easement agreements granting the Town public access and beach rights.
From the minutes
“Motion: Chair Rick Smith moved to execute the two easement agreements granting the Town public access and beach rights. Seconded by Vice Chair Kelley. Vote: Kelley – Aye; Smith – Aye. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Smith, second: Kelley)
Accept the deed for the vacant marsh and meadow property
To accept the deed for the vacant marsh and meadow property.
From the minutes
“Motion: Chair Rick Smith moved to accept the deed for the vacant marsh and meadow property. Seconded by Vice Chair Kelley. Vote: Kelley – Aye; Smith – Aye. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Smith, second: Kelley)
Approve the opioid settlement fund request in the amount of $32,000
To approve the opioid settlement fund request in the amount of $32,000.
From the minutes
“Motion: Chair Smith moved to approve the opioid settlement fund request in the amount of $32,000. Seconded by Vice Chair Kelley. Vote: Kelley – Aye; Smith – Aye. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Smith, second: Kelley)
Adopt the Pride Month resolution
To adopt the Pride Month resolution.
Yes: SmithAbstained: KelleyThe minutes say the motion failed (1 yes, 0 no, 1 abstaining).
From the minutes
“Motion: Chair Rick Smith moved to adopt the Pride Month resolution. Seconded by Vice Chair Kelley. Vote: Smith – Aye; Kelley – Abstained. Motion failed..” (Motion: Smith, second: Kelley)
Appoint Jeffrey Sine and Doug Couillard to terms beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2029
To appoint Jeffrey Sine and Doug Couillard to terms beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2029.
From the minutes
“Motion: Chair Rick Smith moved to appoint Jeffrey Sine and Doug Couillard to terms beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2029. Seconded by Vice Chair Eric Kelley. Vote: Kelley – Aye; Smith – Aye. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Smith, second: Kelley)
Reappoint Corey Miles and Elizabeth Lake for terms beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2029
To reappoint Corey Miles and Elizabeth Lake for terms beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2029.
From the minutes
“Motion: Chair Rick Smith moved to reappoint Corey Miles and Elizabeth Lake for terms beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2029. Seconded by Vice Chair Kelley. Vote: Kelley – Aye; Smith – Aye. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Smith, second: Kelley)
Reappoint Mark Huber
To reappoint Mark Huber.
From the minutes
“Motion: Chair Smith moved to reappoint Mark Huber. Seconded by Vice Chair Kelley. Vote: Kelley – Aye; Smith – Aye. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Smith, second: Kelley)
Adjourn the meeting at 9:22 p.m.
To adjourn the meeting at 9:22 p.m.
From the minutes
“Chair Rick Smith moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:22 p.m. Seconded by Vice Chair Kelley. Roll Call Vote: Kelley – Aye; Smith – Aye..” (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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