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July 27, 2026
20 recorded votes, 6 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Rick Smith, Eric S. Kelley, Christopher R. Rohland
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Call the meeting to order
To call the meeting to order
From the minutes
“Chair Rick Smith called the meeting to order at 5:31 PM. The Pledge of Allegiance followed. Roll call vote: Rick Smith, aye; Eric Kelley, aye; Chris Rohland, aye. Motion carried, (3-0)..”
Appoint Ted Langill as Town Administrator
To appoint Ted Langill as Town Administrator.
Yes: Rohland, SmithNo: Kelley
From the minutes
“Chair Smith made a motion to appoint Ted Langill as Town Administrator. Seconded by Eric Kelley. Roll call vote conducted: Rick Smith, aye; Chris Rohland, aye; Eric Kelley, opposed. Motion carried, 2-1..” (Motion: Smith, second: Kelley)
Reconsider Action Item 1 and vote on the appointment of Edward Langill as Town Administrator contingent upon successful background check and negotiations of contract of employment
To reconsider Action Item 1 and vote on the appointment of Edward Langill as Town Administrator contingent upon successful background check and negotiations of contract of employment. Motion made by: Rick Smith Seconded by: Chris Rohland
Yes: Rohland, SmithNo: Kelley
From the minutes
“Chair Smith made a motion to reconsider Action Item 1 and vote on the appointment of Edward Langill as Town Administrator contingent upon successful background check and negotiations of contract of employment. Motion made by: Rick Smith Seconded by: Chris Rohland Vote: Rick Smith, aye; Chris Rohland, aye; Eric Kelley, opposed. Motion carried, (2-1)..” (Motion: Smith)
Approve and advance the proposed charter amendment consistent with Article 6, as presented at Town Meeting
To approve and advance the proposed charter amendment consistent with Article 6, as presented at Town Meeting
Yes: Rohland, SmithNo: Kelley
From the minutes
“Chair Smith made a motion to approve and advance the proposed charter amendment consistent with Article 6, as presented at Town Meeting. Seconded by Eric Kelley Vote: Rick Smith, aye; Chris Rohland, aye; Eric Kelley, opposed. Motion carried, (2-1)..” (Motion: Smith, second: Kelley)
Approve the proposed charter amendment consistent with Article 22 and amend Sections 4.14 and 4.15 and Section 5.2 of the Town Charter as contained in the Town Meeting warrant
To approve the proposed charter amendment consistent with Article 22 and amend Sections 4.14 and 4.15 and Section 5.2 of the Town Charter as contained in the Town Meeting warrant.
Yes: Rohland, SmithNo: Kelley
From the minutes
“Chair Smith made a motion to approve the proposed charter amendment consistent with Article 22 and amend Sections 4.14 and 4.15 and Section 5.2 of the Town Charter as contained in the Town Meeting warrant. Seconded by Eric Kelley. Vote: Rick Smith, aye; Chris Rohland, aye; Eric Kelley, opposed. Motion carried, (2-1)..” (Motion: Smith, second: Kelley)
Establish September 1, 2026, as the date for the operational override election and request that the Town Clerk establish compliant early voting
To establish September 1, 2026, as the date for the operational override election and request that the Town Clerk establish compliant early voting.
Yes: Rohland, SmithNo: Kelley
From the minutes
“Chair Smith made a motion to establish September 1, 2026, as the date for the operational override election and request that the Town Clerk establish compliant early voting. Seconded by Eric Kelley. Vote: Rick Smith, aye; Chris Rohland, aye; Eric Kelley, opposed. Motion carried, (2-1)..” (Motion: Smith, second: Kelley)
Proclaim August as Purple Heart Month in the Town of Marshfield
To proclaim August as Purple Heart Month in the Town of Marshfield.
From the minutes
“Chair Smith made a motion to proclaim August as Purple Heart Month in the Town of Marshfield. Seconded by Chris Rohland. Vote: Rick Smith, aye; Eric Kelley, aye; Chris Rohland, aye. Motion carried, (3-0)..” (Motion: Smith, second: Rohland)
Appoint Chris Rohland as Clerk of the Select Board
To appoint Chris Rohland as Clerk of the Select Board.
From the minutes
“Chair Smith made a motion to appoint Chris Rohland as Clerk of the Select Board. Seconded by Eric Kelley. Vote: Rick Smith, aye; Eric Kelley, aye; Chris Rohland, aye. Motion carried, (3-0)..” (Motion: Smith, second: Kelley)
Reappoint Captain Michael McDonough as a Special Police Officer
To reappoint Captain Michael McDonough as a Special Police Officer.
From the minutes
“Chair Smith made a motion to reappoint Captain Michael McDonough as a Special Police Officer. Seconded by Eric Kelley. Vote: Rick Smith, aye; Eric Kelley, aye; Chris Rohland, aye. Motion carried, (3-0)..” (Motion: Smith, second: Kelley)
Approve citations recognizing Jason Armstrong, Sean Joseph Greene, and Connor Patrick Withers as Eagle Scouts
To approve citations recognizing Jason Armstrong, Sean Joseph Greene, and Connor Patrick Withers as Eagle Scouts.
From the minutes
“Chair Smith made a motion to approve citations recognizing Jason Armstrong, Sean Joseph Greene, and Connor Patrick Withers as Eagle Scouts. Seconded by Eric Kelley. Vote: Rick Smith, aye; Eric Kelley, aye; Chris Rohland, aye. Motion carried, (3-0)..” (Motion: Smith, second: Kelley)
Approve the Town's General Bond Anticipation Notes as presented
To approve the Town's General Bond Anticipation Notes as presented.
From the minutes
“Chris Rohland moved to approve the Town's General Bond Anticipation Notes as presented. Seconded by Rick Smith. Vote: Rick Smith, aye; Eric Kelley, aye; Chris Rohland, aye. Motion carried (3-0)..” (Motion: Rohland, second: Smith)
Reconvene the meeting
To reconvene the meeting.
From the minutes
“Chair Smith made a motion to reconvene the meeting. Seconded by Eric Kelly. Vote: Unanimous, 3-0..” (Motion: Smith, second: Kelley)
Approve the temporary event application for the Headstrong 5K
To approve the temporary event application for the Headstrong 5K
From the minutes
“Chair Smith made a motion to approve the temporary event application for the Headstrong 5K. Seconded by Eric Kelly Vote: Unanimous, 3-0. Motion carried..” (Motion: Smith, second: Kelley)
Approve the placement of William Nash's mobile peddler cart at the seawall for the balance of 2026, from dawn to dusk, with the applicant providing a trash barrel and removing customer- generated...
To approve the placement of William Nash's mobile peddler cart at the seawall for the balance of 2026, from dawn to dusk, with the applicant providing a trash barrel and removing customer- generated trash
From the minutes
“Chair Smith made a motion to approve the placement of William Nash's mobile peddler cart at the seawall for the balance of 2026, from dawn to dusk, with the applicant providing a trash barrel and removing customer- generated trash. Seconded by Eric Kelly Vote: Unanimous, 3-0. Motion carried..” (Motion: Smith, second: Kelley)
Approve the Common Victualler License for Hanoi Tuti Food, subject to Board of Health approval
To approve the Common Victualler License for Hanoi Tuti Food, subject to Board of Health approval
From the minutes
“Chair Smith made a motion to approve the Common Victualler License for Hanoi Tuti Food, subject to Board of Health approval. Seconded by Eric Kelly Vote: Unanimous, 3-0. Motion carried..” (Motion: Smith, second: Kelley)
Approve the issuance of the temporary liquor license to the North River Arts Society
To approve the issuance of the temporary liquor license to the North River Arts Society
From the minutes
“Chair Smith made a motion to approve the issuance of the temporary liquor license to the North River Arts Society. Seconded by Eric Kelly Vote: Unanimous, 3-0. Motion carried..” (Motion: Smith, second: Kelley)
Accept, with gratitude, the $50 donation to Marshfield Animal Control
To accept, with gratitude, the $50 donation to Marshfield Animal Control
From the minutes
“Chair Smith made a motion to accept, with gratitude, the $50 donation to Marshfield Animal Control. Seconded by Eric Kelly Vote: Unanimous, 3-0. Motion carried..” (Motion: Smith, second: Kelley)
Approve two Common Victualler Licenses for Lobsta Love
To approve two Common Victualler Licenses for Lobsta Love
From the minutes
“Chair Smith made a motion to approve two Common Victualler Licenses for Lobsta Love. Seconded by Eric Kelly Vote: Unanimous, 3-0. Motion carried..” (Motion: Smith, second: Kelley)
Approve the open session meeting minutes of May 11, May 20, May 28, and June 1, 2026
To approve the open session meeting minutes of May 11, May 20, May 28, and June 1, 2026
The roll call in the minutes does not match the stated count (2-1), so only the count is shown, not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Chair Smith made a motion to approve the open session meeting minutes of May 11, May 20, May 28, and June 1, 2026. Seconded by Eric Kelly Vote: Rick Smith, aye; Eric Kelly, aye; Chris Rohland, abstained. Motion carried, 2-1..” (Motion: Smith, second: Kelley)
Adjourn the meeting at 9:01 PM
To adjourn the meeting at 9:01 PM.
From the minutes
“Chair Smith moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:01 PM. Vice Chair Kelly seconded. Roll call vote: Rick Smith, aye; Eric Kelly, aye; Chris Rohland, aye. Motion carried unanimously, 3-0..” (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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