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August 19, 2026
4 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Rick Smith, Christopher R. Rohland
Absent: Eric S. Kelley
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Open the Select Board meeting at 4:32 p.m.
To open the Select Board meeting at 4:32 p.m..
From the minutes
“Chair Rick Smith moved to open the Select Board meeting at 4:32 p.m., seconded by Chris Rohland. A roll call vote was conducted: Chris Rohland, Aye; Rick Smit, Aye. Motion carried, 2-0..” (Motion: Smith, second: Rohland)
Approve the Common Victualler Licenses for the Marshfield Fair, to include: Four booths for Tim's Concessions Twenty-four booths for John Flynn of Fiesta Shows One booth for Barry Lynn Wise, "The...
That the Select Board approve the Common Victualler Licenses for the Marshfield Fair, to include: Four booths for Tim's Concessions Twenty-four booths for John Flynn of Fiesta Shows One booth for Barry Lynn Wise, "The Sangria Lady" One booth for James Crumly, GSTU Southern New England Two booths for Charles Elliot, Onion Ring & Curly Fries Twelve booths for Raymond Hashem, J&R Concessions.
From the minutes
“Chair Rick Smith moved that the Select Board approve the Common Victualler Licenses for the Marshfield Fair, to include: Four booths for Tim's Concessions Twenty-four booths for John Flynn of Fiesta Shows One booth for Barry Lynn Wise, "The Sangria Lady" One booth for James Crumly, GSTU Southern New England Two booths for Charles Elliot, Onion Ring & Curly Fries Twelve booths for Raymond Hashem, J&R Concessions The motion was seconded by Chris Rohland. There was no further discussion. A roll call vote was conducted: Rick Smith, Aye; Chris Rohland, Aye. Motion carried, 2-0..” (Motion: Smith, second: Rohland)
Approve the revised notice of the opening and closing of the Special Town Meeting warrant, with the opening date being Monday, August 31, 2026, and the closing date being Wednesday, September 9,...
That the Select Board approve the revised notice of the opening and closing of the Special Town Meeting warrant, with the opening date being Monday, August 31, 2026, and the closing date being Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at 4:00 p.m., and direct the Town Clerk to publish the notice as required, post it to the Town website and at the ten designated locations in Town, and ensure that all elected and appointed boards, commissions, and department heads receive the notice through the Town Administrator or Select Board staff. Chris Rohland.
From the minutes
“Chair Rick Smith moved that the Select Board approve the revised notice of the opening and closing of the Special Town Meeting warrant, with the opening date being Monday, August 31, 2026, and the closing date being Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at 4:00 p.m., and direct the Town Clerk to publish the notice as required, post it to the Town website and at the ten designated locations in Town, and ensure that all elected and appointed boards, commissions, and department heads receive the notice through the Town Administrator or Select Board staff. Chris Rohland. There was no further discussion. Roll call vote was conducted: Rick Smith, Aye; Chris Rohland, Aye. Motion carried, 2-0..” (Motion: Smith)
Adjourn the meeting at 4:39 p.m.
To adjourn the meeting at 4:39 p.m..
From the minutes
“Chair Rick Smith moved to adjourn the meeting at 4:39 p.m., seconded by Chris Rohland. A roll call vote was conducted: Rick Smith, Aye; Chris Rohland, Aye. Motion carried, 2-0..” (Motion: Smith, second: Rohland)
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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