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August 7, 2026
6 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Rick Smith, Eric S. Kelley
Absent: Christopher R. Rohland
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 3:32 p.m., seconded by Vice Chair Eric Kelley. A roll call vote was conducted, Eric Kelley, Aye; Rick Smith, Aye Motion carried, 2-0..” (Motion: Smith, second: Kelley)
Approve the temporary liquor license for the Marshfield Agricultural & Horticultural Society for Marshvegas Fest, to be held at the Marshfield Fairgrounds, 140 Main Street, on August 8, 2026,...
To approve the temporary liquor license for the Marshfield Agricultural & Horticultural Society for Marshvegas Fest, to be held at the Marshfield Fairgrounds, 140 Main Street, on August 8, 2026, between the hours of 12:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
From the minutes
“Chair Rick Smith moved to approve the temporary liquor license for the Marshfield Agricultural & Horticultural Society for Marshvegas Fest, to be held at the Marshfield Fairgrounds, 140 Main Street, on August 8, 2026, between the hours of 12:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Seconded by Eric Kelley. There was no further discussion. Eric Kelley, Aye; Rick Smith, Aye Motion carried, 2-0..” (Motion: Smith, second: Kelley)
Approve the commercial parking application for the Marshfield Agricultural & Horticultural Society for all events held at the Marshfield Fairgrounds, located at 140 Main Street, with the license...
To approve the commercial parking application for the Marshfield Agricultural & Horticultural Society for all events held at the Marshfield Fairgrounds, located at 140 Main Street, with the license valid until June 30, 2027, and a total of 600 parking spaces.
From the minutes
“Chair Rick Smith moved to approve the commercial parking application for the Marshfield Agricultural & Horticultural Society for all events held at the Marshfield Fairgrounds, located at 140 Main Street, with the license valid until June 30, 2027, and a total of 600 parking spaces. Seconded by Eric Kelley. There was no further discussion. Roll call vote, Eric Kelley, Aye; Rick Smith, Aye. Motion carried, 2-0..” (Motion: Smith, second: Kelley)
Approve the temporary entertainment license for the Marshfield Agricultural & Horticultural Society at the Marshfield Fairgrounds, located at 140 Main Street, for the Marshfield Fair being held...
To approve the temporary entertainment license for the Marshfield Agricultural & Horticultural Society at the Marshfield Fairgrounds, located at 140 Main Street, for the Marshfield Fair being held August 21 through August 30, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily, with entertainment including live music, amplification systems, and recorded music.
From the minutes
“Chair Rick Smith moved to approve the temporary entertainment license for the Marshfield Agricultural & Horticultural Society at the Marshfield Fairgrounds, located at 140 Main Street, for the Marshfield Fair being held August 21 through August 30, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily, with entertainment including live music, amplification systems, and recorded music. Seconded by Eric Kelley. There was no further discussion. Roll call vote, Eric Kelley, Aye; Rick Smith, Aye. Motion carried, 2-0..” (Motion: Smith, second: Kelley)
Approve the Common Victualler License for Taryn Prosper, doing business as South Shore Kettle Corn, for Marshfield Community Day on August 15, 2026, from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., subject to...
To approve the Common Victualler License for Taryn Prosper, doing business as South Shore Kettle Corn, for Marshfield Community Day on August 15, 2026, from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., subject to approval from the Marshfield Board of Health.
From the minutes
“Chair Rick Smith moved to approve the Common Victualler License for Taryn Prosper, doing business as South Shore Kettle Corn, for Marshfield Community Day on August 15, 2026, from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., subject to approval from the Marshfield Board of Health. Seconded by Eric Kelley. There was no further discussion. Roll call vote, Eric Kelley, Aye; Rick Smith, Aye. Motion carried, 2-0..” (Motion: Smith, second: Kelley)
Adjourn the meeting at 3:41 p.m.
To adjourn the meeting at 3:41 p.m..
From the minutes
“Chair Rick Smith moved to adjourn the meeting at 3:41 p.m., seconded by Eric Kelley. There was no further discussion. Roll call vote, Eric Kelley, Aye; Rick Smith, Aye. Motion carried, 2-0..” (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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