Marion public meetings in 2025

Board of Health

The Marion Board of Health will vote to appoint a burial agent for the town. The meeting is scheduled for December 30, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. in the Select Board Meeting Room at the Town Annex.

• Vote to appoint the Burial Agent
• Meeting location: Town Annex Select Board Meeting Room
• Date: December 30, 2025

The Board voted 3-0-0 to appoint Assistant Town Clerk Cathleen Barker as the town's Burial Agent, keeping the duties in the Town Clerk’s office. The meeting was then adjourned by a 3-0-0 vote.

• Approved appointment of Assistant Town Clerk Cathleen Barker as Burial Agent (3-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0-0)

Codification Committee

The Codification Committee will first approve the minutes from the August 28, 2025 meeting. It will then discuss possible revisions to Part II, Chapter 109 of the town bylaws on Animal Control to incorporate requirements of Ollie's Law and comments from Animal Control Officers. Finally, the committee will set the date for its next meeting in January 2026 before adjourning.

• Approve minutes from August 28, 2025
• Discuss potential changes to Part II, Chapter 109 Animal Control bylaws to reflect Ollie's Law requirements and Officer comments
• Schedule the next meeting for January 2026

The committee approved the minutes from the August 28, 2025 meeting. It voted to replace the proposed three‑year kennel license with a one‑year license and to keep the wording supplied by the state agricultural agency. The recommendation for Section 230‑2.3D was removed, and the limit on chairperson terms in Article VII was changed from three to two consecutive years.

• Approved minutes for 28 Aug 2025
• Changed kennel license requirement to a 1‑year term
• Retained proposed wording from the state agricultural summary
• Removed recommendation for Section 230‑2.3D (Powers of Board of Appeal)
• Changed chairperson limit in Article VII from 3 to 2 consecutive years

Select Board

The Select Board and Water/Sewer Commissioners are meeting in executive session. The body will conduct strategy sessions to prepare for negotiations with nonunion personnel, specifically regarding the Town Administrator.

• Strategy sessions for nonunion personnel negotiations (Town Administrator)

Marion School Committee

The Negotiations Subcommittee of the Marion School Committee will meet on December 18, 2025 at 3:30 p.m. in the Superintendent’s Conference Room, 135 Marion Road. The committee will enter an executive session to discuss strategy for collective bargaining with the Marion Teachers Association. No other agenda items are listed.

• Executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy with the Marion Teachers Association

Conservation Commission

The Marion Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on four land‑use applications: a deck and exterior stairs at 63 Oakdale Avenue; an addition, patio, pool and tree removal at 21 Autumn Lane (SE 041‑1477); a deck reconstruction at 73 East Avenue; and an accessory garage at 166 Allen’s Point Road. The meeting also includes a Conservation Agent Report and approval of the minutes from the December 3, 2025 meeting.

• Request for Determination of Applicability – deck and exterior stairs, 63 Oakdale Avenue, Map 12, Lot 18B
• Notice of Intent – addition, patio, pool and tree removal, 21 Autumn Lane, Map 9, Lot 118 (SE 041‑1477)
• Request for Determination of Applicability – reconstruction of existing deck, 73 East Avenue, Map 3, Lot 58
• Notice of Intent – accessory garage construction, 166 Allen’s Point Road

The commission approved the minutes from the Dec 3, 2025 meeting. It voted to move the October, November, and December 2026 meeting dates to the first and third Wednesdays of each month. The commission issued negative determinations for a deck at 63 Oakdale Avenue and for a deck reconstruction at 73 East Avenue, and issued orders of conditions for projects at 21 Autumn Lane and 166 Allen’s Point Road. The meeting was adjourned at 7:47 PM.

• Approved Dec 3, 2025 meeting minutes (J. Doubrava, M. Shultz, S. Walsh, A. Hansell voted to approve)
• Changed meeting dates to first and third Wednesdays of each month (decision recorded, no vote tally provided)
• Issued Negative Determination (boxes 2 & 3) to Derek Maksy, 63 Oakdale Ave, for deck and stairs (J. Doubrava, M. Shultz, S. Walsh, A. Hansell approved)
• Issued Order of Conditions to Leslie and Colin Veitch, 21 Autumn Lane, for addition, patio, pool, tree removal (J. Doubrava, M. Shultz, S. Walsh, A. Hansell approved)
• Issued Negative Determination (boxes 2 & 3) to Cederholm Nominee Trust, 73 East Ave, for deck reconstruction (M. Shultz, S. Walsh, A. Hansell approved; J. Doubrava recused)
• Issued Order of Conditions to Thomas A. and Denise George Beaudoin, 166 Allen’s Point Road, for accessory garage (J. Doubrava, M. Shultz, S. Walsh, A. Hansell approved)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:47 PM (J. Doubrava, M. Shultz, S. Walsh, A. Hansell approved)

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to sign abatement applications, bills, and exemptions. The board will also review the Associate Assessor Report and hold an executive session to discuss specific abatements and exemptions.

• November end of the month abatements
• FY26 RE & PP Commitments
• Associate Assessor Report
• Executive session regarding abatements and exemptions

The Marion Board of Assessors approved several tax abatements and invoices, adopted a Motor Vehicle Commitment, and approved FY26 real estate and personal property commitments. A motion to go into Executive Session was passed unanimously, and the board adjourned.

• Motion to enter Executive Session approved (vote Yes-Yes)
• Approved November end-of-month Motor Vehicle Excise Tax abatements of $1,732.58
• Approved November end-of-month Boat Excise Tax abatements of $131.00
• Approved invoice to Plymouth County Registry of Deeds for $17.50
• Approved invoice to Sanborn for MapGeo webhosting for $3,500.00
• Approved Motor Vehicle Commitment 2025-06 for $20,410.51
• Approved FY26 real estate commitments of $12,126,350.56
• Approved FY26 personal property commitments of $208,797.44

Mattapoisett River Valley Water Supply District Commission

The Mattapoisett River Valley Water District Commission meeting will review and approve minutes from prior meetings, examine the treasurer's invoices, and discuss the FY27 final budget. The agenda also includes an update on the Water Treatment Plant (WTP) upgrades project and reports on plant operations and the Tata & Howard partnership.

• Review and approve minutes of the November 12, 2025 MRVWSPAC meeting
• Review and approve minutes of the October 21, 2025 Annual Regional Meeting of Water Officials
• Treasurer’s Report – invoices
• FY27 Final Budget
• WTP Upgrades Project

Select Board

The Water/Sewer Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding the removal of seven trees at 1132 Point Road and Washburn Park Road. The board will also consider contract amendments and sewer project approvals.

• Public hearing on removing 7 trees at 1132 Point Road and Washburn Park Road for the Shared Use Path
• Approval of SEMASS Contract Amendment for 2026-2031
• Conditional approval of Toll Brothers Sewer Project at 78 Wareham Road
• Water liens commitment of $150,831.07 and sewer liens commitment of $220,044.16
• Appointment of Luke Mello as Inspector of Animals

The Select Board approved the removal of six trees for the Shared Use Path and accepted the SEMASS contract amendment for 2026‑2031. It also approved prior meeting minutes, supported the Elizabeth Taber Library grant, revised the Water & Sewer Regulations Review Committee charter, appointed an Inspector of Animals, and granted sewer fee waivers and conditional approval for a Toll Brothers project.

• Approved removal of six trees for Shared Use Path (vote 3-0-0)
• Approved minutes from Nov 4, Nov 17, and Dec 2, 2025 (vote 3-0-0)
• Supported Elizabeth Taber Library grant application (vote 3-0-0)
• Revised Water & Sewer Regulations Review Committee Charter language (vote 3-0-0)
• Appointed Luke Mello as Inspector of Animals (vote 3-0-0)
• Accepted SEMASS Contract Amendment for 2026‑2031 (vote 3-0-0)
• Approved sewer fee waiver for Briggs 28‑unit project ($417,000 total) (vote 2-0-1)
• Conditionally approved Toll Brothers sewer project (on‑site and off‑site plans) (vote 3-0-0)

Mattapoisett River Valley Water Supply Protection Advisory Committee

The advisory committee will consider and vote on the minutes from its November 12, 2025 meeting and the October 21, 2025 Annual Regional Meeting of Water Officials. It will receive the Treasurer’s Report, discuss the annual calendar and finalize the Notice of Assessment, and hear the Tata & Howard Report before addressing any old or new business and adjourning.

• Review and approve minutes of the November 12, 2025 MRVWSPAC meeting
• Review and approve minutes of the October 21, 2025 Annual Regional Meeting of Water Officials
• Treasurer’s Report
• Annual Calendar – Finalize Notice of Assessment
• Tata & Howard Report

Sippican School Council

The council will review and approve the minutes from the November 4, 2025 meeting. It will consider the proposed 2026‑2027 school calendar and receive an overview of the MCAS Spring 2025 results. The meeting also includes community updates on holiday support activities, the Feinstein Grant projects, and VASE programs.

• Review and approval of 11/4/2025 school council meeting minutes
• Discussion of the proposed 2026‑2027 school calendar
• Presentation of MCAS Spring 2025 overview
• Updates on holiday support initiatives (Kindness Tree, coat drive, pantry collection)
• Feinstein Grant activities and VASE program update

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a continued public hearing regarding the adoption of stormwater management regulations and amendments to Subdivision Regulations §300-4.6. The board will also address a peer review invoice for Toll Brothers, Inc.

• Public hearing on stormwater management regulations and Subdivision Regulations §300-4.6
• Field Engineering Peer Review Invoice #17475 paid from Toll Brothers, Inc. (78 Wareham Road Consulting Account)

The Planning Board approved payment of Field Engineering Co.'s invoice #17475. It accepted the December 1 minutes and opened a continued public hearing on stormwater regulations. The board voted to continue the hearing to January 5, 2026. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved payment of Field Engineering Co. invoice #17475 (6-0-0)
• Accepted December 1, 2025 minutes (6-0-0)
• Opened continued public hearing on stormwater regulations (6-0-0)
• Continued public hearing to January 5, 2026 at 7:05 pm (6-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0-0)

Select Board

The Select Board and Water/Sewer Commissioners are meeting in executive session. The body will conduct strategy sessions to prepare for negotiations with the Town Administrator and Fire Chief.

• Strategy sessions for negotiations with Town Administrator
• Strategy sessions for negotiations with Fire Chief

Water & Sewer Regulations Review Committee

The committee is reviewing specific sections of the Water Regulations and fire safety updates. Members will discuss the connection and fee collection processes for Marion and non-Marion users. The meeting includes a discussion on street openings and road moratoriums.

• Review of Water Regulations Sections 5.7, 5.12, 5.16, and 7.3.6
• Discussion of Road Moratorium / Street Opening
• Discussion of fee collection for Marion and non-Marion users
• Discussion of connection process for non-Marion users
• Approval of Update Committee Charter

The committee approved the minutes from the October 30, 2025, November 6, 2025, and November 20, 2025 meetings. It reviewed a draft fire‑department water regulations document but did not vote on it. The members agreed to amend the Charter to include the report that will be presented to the Select Board on January 21, 2026.

• Approved minutes from Oct 30 2025, Nov 6 2025, and Nov 20 2025
• Agreed to update the Charter with the water regulations report due Jan 21 2026

Board of Health

The Marion Board of Health will review the fiscal year 2027 budget. It will also set the dates for the 2026 meetings. Additionally, the board will discuss the medical pay rate.

• FY’27 Budget
• 2026 Meeting Dates
• Medical pay rate

The Board of Health approved the FY'27 budget as presented, with a 3-0-0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous vote. No other actions were decided.

• Approved FY'27 budget (3-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0-0)

Marion School Committee

The Marion School Committee will meet on December 11, 2025 to discuss the FY2027 budget. The meeting will be held in a hybrid format at Sippican School and via Zoom. No other agenda items are listed.

• FY2027 budget discussion

Marion School Committee

The School Committee will receive an update on the FY2027 budget and a presentation on MCAS. The body will also vote on accepting several donations and grants for Sippican School.

• Vote on $1,572.06 donation from Shutterfly for Sippican fall photos
• Vote on $1,000 grant from Feinstein Foundation for school pantry
• Vote on $850 grant from Simons Laufer Mathematical Sciences Institute for Sippican Library
• FY2027 Budget update from administration
• Review of FY2026 Financial Report of obligations

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will meet to discuss a legal notice regarding Heron Cove Estates LLC. The board may also address a tabled matter and enter an executive session.

• Legal Notice #828M: Heron Cove Estates LLC, Wareham Street (lots 28, 28A, and 28B)
• Tabled matter #834: Angus Leary, 19 Lewis Street

The Marion Zoning Board of Appeals voted unanimously to grant a variance requested by Heron Cove Estates LLC for the construction of fifty‑seven single‑family homes on lots 28, 28A and 28B in the Residence D district on Wareham Street. The motion was made by Danielle Engwert, seconded by Margherita Baldwin, and all five board members voted in favor. The board also directed the clerk to send a letter to Angus Leary regarding the pending case 834. No executive session was held.

• Granted variance for 57 homes on Wareham St (unanimous 5‑0)
• Directed clerk to send letter to Angus Leary about case 834

Capital Improvements Planning Committee

The Capital Improvements Planning Committee will approve the minutes from its November 19, 2025 meeting. It will discuss member rankings of selected capital projects and review the latest 10‑year capital plan presented by the Town Administrator. The committee will also consider the format and timeline for its letter to the Select Board and plan future meeting dates.

• Approve minutes from the November 19, 2025 meeting
• Discuss committee member rankings of selected capital projects
• Review the most‑up‑to‑date 10‑Year Capital Plan provided by the Town Administrator
• Consider format and timeline for the CIPC letter to the Select Board
• Plan future meeting agendas and dates

The Capital Improvements Planning Committee approved the November 19, 2025 meeting minutes as amended. Members reviewed project ranking data and identified a few scores needing minor adjustments. The committee received an updated 10‑year plan and set deadlines for the FY’27 report to the Select Board. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved November 19, 2025 meeting minutes (as amended)

Miscellaneous Committees (Not individually listed)

The ORCTV Board of Directors will open the meeting, approve the September 25, 2024 minutes, and hear the Treasurer’s and Executive Director’s reports. New business includes discussion of a lease and holiday pay. The meeting will then address any old business before adjourning.

• Approve minutes of September 25, 2024 meeting
• Treasurer’s report
• Executive Director’s report
• Lease (new business item)
• Holiday pay (new business item)

Miscellaneous Committees (Not individually listed)

The Old Rochester Regional School Committee will meet to approve minutes and conduct a comprehensive assessment of the Massachusetts Local Wellness Policy. The meeting will be held in a hybrid format at the Superintendent's Conference Room in Mattapoisett.

• Approval of September 17, 2025 minutes
• Review of MA Local Wellness Policy implementation
• Completion of MA Local Wellness Policy assessment
• Future meetings scheduled for February 25 and May 13, 2026

Marine Resources Commission

The Marion Marine Resources Commission will first review and approve the minutes from its November 19, 2025 meeting. It will then discuss harbor management issues and consider the Marine Department's budget. No specific actions or amounts are listed in the agenda.

• Review and approve minutes from November 19, 2025
• Discuss harbor management issues
• Discuss Marine Department budget

Community Preservation Committee

The Marion Community Preservation Committee will review and possibly amend a $1,750 payment for its coalition membership and a $12,000 budget request for fiscal year 2026. It will also consider the minutes from the March 7, 2025 meeting, elect a chair, and set the agenda and timetable for the 2025‑2026 Community Preservation Application process.

• Review, amend and approve $1,750 request for payment of Marion’s annual membership in the Community Preservation Coalition
• Review, amend and approve $12,000 budget request for FY 26
• Review, amend and approve minutes of March 7, 2025 public meeting
• Elect chair for upcoming process
• Set agenda and timetable for 2025‑2026 Community Preservation Application process

The committee approved a $1,750 payment for the state preservation coalition, the March 7, 2025 meeting minutes, a $12,000 FY27 budget, and its own report. Will Tifft was appointed chair for the upcoming CPA process, and a schedule of three CPA meetings for early 2026 was adopted. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved $1,750 payment for state preservation coalition dues (unanimous JD, TB, EB, WT, JR, TA)
• Approved minutes of the March 7, 2025 public meeting (unanimous JD, TB, EB, WT, JR, TA)
• Approved $12,000 budget request for FY 27 (unanimous JD, TB, EB, WT, JR, TA)
• Approved the committee’s report drafted by J. Doubrava (unanimous JD, TB, EB, WT, JR, TA)
• Appointed Will Tifft as chair for the upcoming CPA process (unanimous JD, TB, EB, WT, JR, TA)
• Adopted schedule for CPA process: Jan 9, Feb 20, and Mar 13, 2026 meetings (unanimous)
• Moved to adjourn the meeting (unanimous JD, TB, EB, WT, JR, TA)

Water & Sewer Regulations Review Committee

The Water & Sewer Regulations Review Committee will meet on Dec 4, 2025 at 3:00 pm in the Marion Town House Annex Meeting Room, 14 Barnabas Road. The committee will discuss a Special Town Meeting citizen’s petition concerning a secondary water meter. The committee will also review existing water and sewer regulations. No decisions are indicated in the agenda.

• Discussion of Special Town Meeting citizen’s petition on secondary water meter
• Review of water and sewer regulations

The Water & Sewer Regulations Review Committee reviewed the Special Town Meeting directive and the tentative schedule for water and sewer regulation updates. Members agreed to add a second‑meter process and procedures to the water regulations. They also agreed to discuss road moratoriums and street openings, using Wellesley and Needham as examples. No other actions were taken.

• Agreed to add second‑meter process and procedures to water regulations
• Agreed to discuss road moratoriums and street openings, using Wellesley and Needham as examples
• Reviewed and accepted the tentative schedule for water, sewer, and rate/public hearing updates

Open Space Acquisition Commission

The Open Space Acquisition Commission will approve minutes from the November 6 meeting and receive updates on several property projects, including Point Road Path, Great Swamp Fire Road, Grassi Bog, and MOSAC parcel maintenance. The body will also review draft summary tables for MOSAC property budgeting and discuss correspondence from Norm Hills. An executive session is scheduled to continue discussion of land acquisition matters from previous meetings.

• Executive Session – discussion of land acquisition (continuation from 10/2/25 and 11/6/25 meetings)
• Point Road Path – site visit observations and safety fence work status
• Great Swamp Fire Road – Department of Public Works maintenance update
• MOSAC Property Maintenance – review of draft summary tables and budgeting path forward
• Shared Use Path – update relative to MOSAC parcel

The commission unanimously approved the November 6, 2025 minutes. It agreed to hold the next meeting on January 8, 2026, via Zoom only, starting at 6 PM. Several action items were assigned, including reviewing a maintenance email for Grassi Bog and contacting contractors for safety fence work.

• Approved November 6, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Agreed to hold next meeting on Jan 8 2026 via Zoom only, start 6 PM (unanimous)
• Committee to review Oct 4 email on Grassi Bog maintenance and forward contractor recommendations (unanimous)
• Rockwell to contact safety‑fence contractor and report back (unanimous)
• Rockwell to respond to DCS email regarding MOSAC parcel (unanimous)
• Committee to develop concept for educational signage at Grassi Bog before proceeding (unanimous)
• Rockwell to revise Zoom calendar and send new link to de Groot (unanimous)
• Motion to adjourn approved (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission is continuing a public hearing regarding a Notice of Intent for a shared-use path. The body will also review correspondence for the Zoning Board of Appeals and the Conservation Agent report.

• Public hearing for shared-use path construction from Mattapoisett/Marion town line to Point Road via Spring Street, Front Street, and Washburn Park

The commission voted to close the public hearing on the shared‑use path proposal. It approved the minutes from the November 19, 2025 meeting. An Order of Conditions (SE 041‑1474) was issued for the path project, adding wetland replication and de‑icing restrictions.

• Closed public hearing on shared‑use path (approved)
• Approved minutes of November 19, 2025 meeting (approved)
• Issued Order of Conditions SE 041‑1474 for shared‑use path (approved)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:22 PM (approved)

Select Board

The Marion Select Board will vote on a Bond Anticipation Note to fund town house renovations and sidewalk, road and ways repairs approved at the May 2025 Annual Town Meeting. The board will also discuss and vote on the town’s estimated seasonal population for the Alcohol Beverage Control Commission and consider a request to appoint Jennifer Petersen as an associate member of the Affordable Housing Trust. Additional items include approval of 2026 licenses and a water/sewer commitment of $1,269.59.

• Approval of Bond Anticipation Note (BAN) for Town House Renovations and Sidewalks, Road and Ways Repairs (referencing May 2025 Annual Town Meeting articles)
• Discussion and vote on Estimated Seasonal Population for the Alcohol Beverage Control Commission
• Request for appointment of Jennifer Petersen as associate member of the Affordable Housing Trust
• Approval of 2026 licenses
• Water/Sewer commitment final reading of $1,269.59

The Select Board approved several items by unanimous vote. It authorized the 2026 license renewals (with two clubs pending documentation), set the estimated seasonal population at 5,428, appointed Jennifer Petersen to the Affordable Housing Trust, and approved a bond anticipation note for town house renovations and sidewalk, road, and ways repairs. The board also approved a $1,269.59 water/sewer commitment and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved 2026 licenses (all except The Kittansett Club and Beverly Yacht Club) – vote 3-0-0
• Approved estimated seasonal population of 5,428 – vote 3-0-0
• Approved appointment of Jennifer Petersen to Affordable Housing Trust – vote 3-0-0
• Approved Bond Anticipation Note for Town House Renovations and Road Repairs – vote 3-0-0
• Approved Water/Sewer commitment of $1,269.59 – vote 3-0-0
• Adjourned meeting – vote 3-0-0

Miscellaneous Committees (Not individually listed)

The Upper Cape Cod Regional Technical School Council will receive a Principal’s Report, a counseling office update, and a briefing from Student Council Advisor Alaina Hatch. The agenda also includes discussion of a Sandwich student tour and a visit to Peterson Farm with Joe McGuire. No specific decisions are listed; the meeting is for informational updates and other business.

• Principal’s Report
• School Counseling Office Update
• Student Council Advisor Alaina Hatch briefing
• Peterson Farm visit with Joe McGuire
• Sandwich Student Tour

Planning Board

The Marion Planning Board will hold a public hearing on December 1, 2025, to consider adopting new stormwater management regulations for the town's Stormwater Management Bylaw. The board will also consider amending section 300-4.6 of the Stormwater Management Subdivision Regulations. Residents may comment in person or via Teams and can review the proposed text at the Town Hall Annex or the Clerk’s office.

• Adopt/promulgate new stormwater management regulations to the Stormwater Management Bylaw
• Amend 300-4.6 Stormwater Management of the Subdivision Regulations

The Marion Planning Board approved the FY 2027 budget request with a 7‑0‑0 vote. It also dissolved the MS4 Subcommittee, approved several sets of meeting minutes, and authorized payment of a $70 Wanderer invoice. A public hearing on stormwater management regulations was opened and then continued to Dec. 15, 2025.

• Approved November 17, 2025 minutes (7-0-0)
• Dissolved MS4 Subcommittee (7-0-0)
• Approved July 28, 2025 MS4 Subcommittee minutes (7-0-0)
• Approved payment of Wanderer bill $70 (7-0-0)
• Approved FY27 budget request (7-0-0)
• Opened public hearing on stormwater management regulations (7-0-0)
• Continued public hearing to Dec 15, 2025 (7-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0-0)

Marion School Committee

The Marion School Committee will meet remotely on December 1, 2025, to discuss the FY2027 budget. The meeting will be held via Zoom and is open to the public.

• FY2027 Budget Discussion
• Remote meeting via Zoom
• Meeting ID: 933 7381 2694

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing regarding the adoption of stormwater management regulations and an amendment to Subdivision Regulations §300-4.6. The board will also discuss the FY 2027 budget request.

• Public hearing on stormwater management regulations and Subdivision Regulations §300-4.6 amendment
• MS4 Subcommittee action items
• Payment of $70 to The Wanderer
• Comment to the Zoning Board of Appeals regarding 0 Briggs Terrace (Map 23, Lot 9C)
• Discussion of FY 2027 Budget Request

The Marion Planning Board approved the FY27 budget request and dissolved the MS4 Subcommittee, both with unanimous votes. It also approved payment of a $70 Wanderer invoice and adopted minutes from previous meetings. A public hearing on stormwater management regulations was opened and postponed to December 15, 2025.

• Approved FY27 budget request (7-0-0)
• Dissolved Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4) Subcommittee (7-0-0)
• Approved payment of Wanderer bill $70 (7-0-0)
• Approved minutes from November 17, 2025 meeting (7-0-0)
• Approved minutes from July 28, 2025 MS4 Subcommittee meeting (7-0-0)
• Opened public hearing on stormwater management regulations (7-0-0)
• Continued public hearing to December 15, 2025 at 7:05 pm (7-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0-0)

Select Board

The Marion Finance Committee will discuss a reorganization item and a request to transfer reserve funds to the Fire Department. No decisions have been recorded yet.

• Reorganization
• Reserve Fund Transfer Request — Fire Department

Water & Sewer Regulations Review Committee

The Marion Water & Sewer Regulations Review Committee will meet on November 20, 2025 at 3:00 pm in the Town House Annex meeting room (14 Barnabas Road). The committee will review the executive summary of proposed water‑regulation changes and the recommended changes to sewer regulations. No decisions are indicated in the agenda.

• Review of Executive Summary for Changes to Water Regulations
• Review of Proposed Recommended Changes to Sewer Regulations

The committee reviewed and edited Water Regulation Section 5, part 1 and Section 7. Members discussed a sampling program for Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) and Total Suspended Solids (TSS). Definitions in Section 1, Part 2 were assigned as homework for members. The meeting adjourned at 4:58 pm.

• Reviewed and edited Water Regulation Section 5, part 1 and Section 7
• Discussed sampling program for BOD and TSS
• Assigned definitions in Section 1, Part 2 as homework to members

Pathway Committee

The Pathway Committee will meet to approve minutes from January 2025, select officers, and review the 2025 Annual Report. The agenda includes a recap of a Conservation Commission hearing and an update on the Marion Shared Use Path.

• Approval of minutes from January 30, 2025
• Selection of Officers
• Conservation Commission Hearing recap
• Marion Shared Use Path update
• 2025 Annual Report

The Pathway Committee approved the minutes from the January 20 and June 11, 2025 meetings by unanimous vote. A motion to send a letter to the Community Preservation Committee was also approved unanimously. No other formal actions were recorded.

• Approved January 20, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved June 11, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved motion to send a letter to the Community Preservation Committee (unanimous)

Historical Commission

The Marion Historical Commission is reviewing progress on National Register nominations for Marconi Station and Tremont Advent Campground. The body is also discussing the Percy Browne House's designation as a Most Endangered Property and planning for the CPC 26 cycle.

• Vote to approve October 16, 2025 meeting minutes
• Vote to post Endangered Properties List announcement on website
• National Register nomination progress for Marconi Station and Tremont Advent Campground
• Discussion of National Register nomination for Marion Village
• Review of October permits and Water Street activity

The Historical Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the October 16, 2025 meeting. It voted to accept the Endangered Properties List announcement for posting on the Marion Historical Commission website. Will Tifft was confirmed as the CPC representative for the 2027 cycle. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved October 16, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted Endangered Properties List announcement for website posting
• Confirmed Will Tifft as CPC representative for 2027 cycle

Board of Health

The Marion Board of Health will review recent correspondence and consider a demolition request. It will hold a hearing for Healing Villa at 651 Point Road and discuss Falmouth’s new septic system regulations along with Section 4.180 of the Marion Sanitary Code. The meeting will also include updates on the FY’27 budget, vaccine and disease information, and the Public Health Excellence Grant.

• Demolition request
• Hearing for Healing Villa at 651 Point Road
• Falmouth’s new septic system regulations
• Discussion of Section 4.180 Septic System Denitrification Regulation
• Discussion of FY’27 Budget

The Marion Board of Health voted 3-0-0 to adjourn the meeting at 5:35 p.m. No other formal actions or approvals were recorded. Items discussed included demolition policy, a healing‑villa catering permit, and a septic/sewer issue at 651 Point Road, but no decisions were made on those topics.

• Adjourned meeting (3-0-0)

Marion School Committee

The Marion School Committee meeting on November 20, 2025 will be held in a hybrid format at 135 Marion Road and via Zoom. The agenda lists a discussion of the FY2027 budget as the sole item. No other specific actions or decisions are noted.

• FY2027 budget discussion

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will consider applications for sign abatements and review end‑of‑month abatements. It will examine sign bills, the FY26 interim property revaluation, and the betterment payoff. The meeting includes a review of the FY27 budget and discussion of the FY26 boat file. Additional items include an associate assessor report, a proposal to rename the associate assessor title, a salary survey discussion, and an executive session on abatements and exemptions.

• Sign Abatement Applications
• FY27 Budget Review
• Betterment Payoff
• Discussion to rename the Associate Assessor Title
• Executive Session on abatements and exemptions

The Marion Board of Assessors approved the October 22, 2025 meeting minutes as amended. It signed off on motor vehicle and boat excise tax abatements, including $1,407.62 for motor vehicles and $158.00 for boats. The board also approved payment of invoices totaling $5,313.75 to the Plymouth County Registry of Deeds, Vision Government Solutions, and Real Estate Research Consultants. The meeting adjourned at 6:10 p.m.

• Approved October 22, 2025 meeting minutes (as amended)
• Signed Motor Vehicle Excise Tax Abatements
• Signed Boat Excise Tax Abatements
• Approved $1,407.62 motor vehicle tax abatements
• Approved $158.00 boat tax abatements
• Approved $13.75 invoice to Plymouth County Registry of Deeds
• Approved $900.00 invoice to Vision Government Solutions for FY26 Interim Revaluation
• Approved $4,000.00 invoice to Real Estate Research Consultants for Utilities Values

Conservation Commission

The Marion Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on several property improvement requests, including a golf cart path, an in‑ground pool, a shared‑use path, and building upgrades. The commission will also discuss the FY 2027 budget request. Minutes from the November 5, 2025 meeting will be approved, and two Certificate of Compliance requests for 13 Holly Road will be considered.

• Public hearing: David Evatz, 3 Tucker Lane, Map 21, Lot 6J-1 – request for determination of applicability for a golf cart and walking path
• Public hearing: Heather Vrattos, 46 Water Street, Map 16, Lot 131 – notice of intent for an in‑ground pool
• Public hearing: Town of Marion, east to Spring Street & Front Street through Washburn Park to Point Road, Maps 11, 24, 25, & 27 – notice of intent for a shared‑use path
• Public hearing: Will Saltonstall, 380 Wareham Street, Map 13, Lot 1C – request for determination of applicability for building improvements, deck, stairwell, concrete slab, and tree removal
• Discussion: FY 2027 budget request

Capital Improvements Planning Committee

The Capital Improvements Planning Committee will approve the minutes from its November 13, 2025 meeting. It will then hear presentations and discuss the FY27 proposed capital projects from the Department of Public Works and Water and Sewer Division managers, along with the department’s 10‑year capital plan. The committee will also discuss future meeting agendas and dates before adjourning.

• Approve minutes from the November 13, 2025 CIPC meeting
• Presentation of FY27 proposed capital projects by DPW and Water & Sewer managers
• Discussion of the Department’s 10‑year capital plan
• Discussion of future meeting agendas and dates

The Capital Improvements Planning Committee approved the minutes from the November 13, 2025 meeting as amended. The committee heard presentations on a $97,000 solar array for the new DPW building and multiple FY’27 project requests for the water and sewer divisions. No approvals, denials, or votes on those project requests were recorded. The meeting adjourned at 9:25 p.m.

• Approved minutes from November 13, 2025 meeting (as amended)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will consider approval of the October 1, 2025 meeting minutes. It will discuss a reorganization of its structure and assign liaison responsibilities. A reserve fund transfer request for the fire department will be reviewed. The committee will also discuss the Special Fall Town Meeting warrant.

• Approval of October 1, 2025 meeting minutes
• Reorganization of the Finance Committee
• Reserve Fund Transfer Request for the Fire Department
• Finance Committee liaison assignments
• Discussion of the Special Fall Town Meeting warrant

Marine Resources Commission

The Marion Marine Resources Commission will review harbor management issues and capital projects. The body will also discuss the Marine Department budget and shellfish management.

• Infrastructure needs and Waterways Regulation Review
• Marine Department Budget
• Island Wharf
• Bird Island
• Associate member applications

The Marine Resources Commission unanimously approved the October 15, 2025 meeting minutes. Members decided to withhold mooring permits until the database is complete. Associate member applications were tabled. The meeting was adjourned at 18:43.

• Approved October 15, 2025 minutes (all in favor)
• Withheld mooring permits pending database completion
• Tabled associate member applications
• Adjourned meeting at 18:43 (motion passed)

Energy Management Committee

The Marion Energy Management Committee will review reports regarding municipal energy projects and strategies. Discussions include solar initiatives for FY26 and the Municipal Fleet Electrification Strategy.

• DPW Solar in FY26
• Future Generation Wind Energy Saving Fund
• Municipal Fleet Electrification Strategy next steps
• Power backup facilities
• On-street charging solutions

The Energy Management Committee approved the October 20, 2025 meeting minutes. It was noted that Taryn Monroe must resign from the committee. The May 2026 meeting was cancelled and the June 2026 meeting was moved to June 8. No other formal actions were voted on.

• Approved October 20, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Taryn Monroe required to resign from the committee
• Cancelled May 2026 committee meeting
• Rescheduled June 2026 meeting to June 8

Southeastern Regional Planning & Economic Development District (SRPEDD)

The SRPEDD meeting will approve the October 21, 2025 minutes, hear public comments, receive a Regional Transit Authorities report, and vote on several proposed amendments and adjustments to the FY2026‑2030 Transportation Improvement Program. One amendment adds Flex Funds for a Mansfield‑Logan shuttle bus and changes funding for New Bedford intersection improvements at Mount Pleasant Street and Nash Road. Additional items include a transit adjustment and a GATRA & SRTA amendment.

• Approval of October 21, 2025 meeting minutes (roll‑call vote required)
• Public comments period for the SMMPO
• Regional Transit Authorities (RTAs) report and updates
• TIP Proposed Amendment #1: add Flex Funds for Mansfield‑Logan shuttle (Year 4) and increase cost/funding category for New Bedford intersection improvements at Mount Pleasant Street and Nash Road (FY2028)
• TIP Proposed Adjustments/Amendments #2: Transit (SRTA) adjustment and GATRA & SRTA amendment (roll‑call votes to endorse/release)

Select Board

The Select Board will review the Fall Town Meeting Warrant and receive updates on town building projects. The board is also considering appointments and the acceptance of sewer system plans.

• Appointment of Robbi Dunn Tracy to the Affordable Housing Trust
• Acceptance of West Drive Private Sewer System Connection Project As Built Plan
• Review of Fall Town Meeting Warrant for the November 24 meeting
• Update on SEMASS curbside contract
• Emergency shellfish closure notice for Aucoot Cove

The Select Board approved the minutes from the October 15 and October 28, 2025 meetings. It appointed Robbi Dunn Tracy as a full member of the Affordable Housing Trust. The Board also accepted the West Drive private sewer connection as‑built plan, extended the Clarke water‑meter suspension by one year, and approved two water/sewer commitments of $155.00 and $1,238.34. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved October 15 & 28, 2025 minutes (3-0-0)
• Appointed Robbi Dunn Tracy to Affordable Housing Trust (3-0-0)
• Accepted West Drive private sewer as‑built plan (3-0-0)
• Extended Clarke water‑meter suspension by one year (3-0-0)
• Approved water/sewer commitment $155.00 for sewer reconnection (11/4/2025) (3-0-0)
• Approved water/sewer commitment $1,238.34 for final readings (11/13/2025) (3-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0-0)

Planning Board

The Marion Planning Board will hold a joint meeting with the Select Board to review the Special Town Meeting Warrant. The board will also continue a public hearing regarding a major site plan and special permit request for a development on Wareham Road.

• Joint meeting with Select Board to review Special Town Meeting Warrant
• Public hearing for Toll Brothers site plan and special permit at 78 Wareham Road
• Approval of minutes from the November 3, 2025, meeting
• Community Outreach presentation
• Next meeting scheduled for December 1, 2025

The board approved the amendment to the Major Site Plan and Special Permit for Toll Brothers at 78 Wareham Road, authorizing construction on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and adding specific language to Conditions 28 and 38. The board also endorsed the ANR plan for PNH Realty Trust at 635 Mill Street and accepted the October 20, 2025 meeting minutes. The meeting was adjourned at 7:33 p.m. after procedural motions were passed.

• Approved amendment to Major Site Plan and Special Permit for Toll Brothers (6-0-1)
• Allowed construction on Saturdays 8 am–6 pm (6-0-1)
• Clarified Condition 28 lien‑certificate requirement applies only to developer‑controlled aspects (6-0-1)
• Approved Condition 38 language that Planning Board Rules govern omissions (6-0-1)
• Endorsed ANR plan for PNH Realty Trust, 635 Mill Street (7-0-0)
• Accepted October 20, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0-1)
• Closed the public hearing (6-0-1)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:33 p.m. (7-0-0)

Cultural Council

The Marion Cultural Council will consider and vote on grant applications for fiscal year 2026. Members will also discuss the use of local reserve funds and decide on the platform and questions for a community input survey. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and election of officers.

• Vote to approve minutes from the October 16, 2025 meeting
• Discuss and vote to use Box F local funds for reserve assets
• Review completed grants and vote on grants for FY26
• Determine survey platform and questions for the community input survey
• Review FY26 grant cycle dates

Capital Improvements Planning Committee

The Capital Improvement Planning Committee will review the Department of Public Works' proposed capital projects for fiscal year 2027 and discuss the department's 10-year capital plan. The meeting will also include the approval of minutes from the previous session.

• Approval of November 5, 2025 meeting minutes
• Presentation of FY27 Proposed Capital Projects
• Discussion of the 10 Year Capital Plan

The Capital Improvements Planning Committee approved the minutes from the November 5, 2025 meeting. The committee reviewed seven FY’27 project requests for the Highway Division, but no approvals, denials, or tabling actions were recorded. The meeting adjourned at 8:27 pm.

• Approved minutes from November 5, 2025 meeting

Miscellaneous Committees (Not individually listed)

The Region 5C Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coalition will meet on November 13, 2025 via Zoom. The agenda includes budget updates and general updates from the Department of Public Health, the HMCC, and the town planner. The meeting will also address old and new business items.

Miscellaneous Committees (Not individually listed)

The meeting will approve the previous minutes, receive budget updates, and hear general updates from the Department of Public Health, the HMCC, and the town planner. It will also address any old or new business items.

• Budget Updates
• General DPH Updates
• General HMCC Updates
• General Planner Updates
• Old Business / New Business

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Marion Zoning Board of Appeals will consider three variance applications: JCM/VWN Nominee Trust for lots 72 and 73 at 4 East Avenue, Thomas and Denise George Beaudoin for lots 35B and 35C at 166 Allens Point Road, and Toby and Rebecca Ast for lot 148 at 11 Quelle Lane. The board will hold a joint session with the Select Board to discuss the Heron Cove Estates development, with the possibility of an executive session. Minutes from the October 2, 2025 meeting will be presented for approval, and other matters such as tabled cases will be addressed.

• Variance request #835 – JCM/VWN Nominee Trust, 4 East Avenue, lots 72 & 73
• Variance request #836 – Thomas & Denise George Beaudoin, 166 Allens Point Road, lots 35B & 35C
• Variance request #837 – Toby & Rebecca Ast, 11 Quelle Lane, lot 148
• Joint meeting with Select Board to discuss Heron Cove Estates project
• Approval of minutes from October 2, 2025 meeting

The board unanimously granted a variance for JCM/VWM Nominee Trust to build a pier at 4 East Avenue (Case 835). It also unanimously granted a variance for Thomas and Denise George Beaudoin to construct an accessory garage at 166 Allens Point Road (Case 836). The board approved a special permit for Toby and Rebecca Ast to add a southwest‑elevation addition at 11 Quelle Lane (Case 837). Additionally, the board accepted the October 2, 2025 minutes and adjourned the meeting.

• Granted pier variance for JCM/VWM Nominee Trust (Case 835) – unanimous
• Granted garage variance for Thomas & Denise Beaudoin (Case 836) – unanimous
• Approved special permit for Toby & Rebecca Ast addition (Case 837) – unanimous
• Accepted October 2, 2025 meeting minutes – unanimous
• Adjourned meeting – unanimous

Mattapoisett River Valley Water Supply District Commission

The Mattapoisett River Valley Water District Commission will review and approve the minutes from its October 14, 2025 meeting, hear a Treasurer's report on invoices, and discuss the FY27 draft budget. It will also receive updates on the water treatment plant upgrades project, a treatment plant operations update, and reports from Tata & Howard. The meeting includes old and new business before adjourning.

• Review and approve minutes of the October 14, 2025 MRVWDC meeting
• Treasurer’s Report – invoices
• FY27 Draft Budget
• WTP Upgrades Project
• Treatment Plant Operations Update

Mattapoisett River Valley Water Supply Protection Advisory Committee

The advisory committee will review and approve the minutes from its October 14, 2025 meeting. It will receive the Treasurer’s Report, a recap of the Annual Regional Meeting of Water Officials, and a notice of assessment for the upcoming calendar. Additional reports from Tata & Howard and any old or new business will be discussed before adjourning.

• Review and approve minutes of the October 14, 2025 meeting
• Treasurer’s Report
• Recap of the Annual Regional Meeting of Water Officials
• Notice of Assessment for the annual calendar
• Tata & Howard Report

Water & Sewer Regulations Review Committee

The Marion Water & Sewer Regulations Review Committee will meet to discuss water and sewer use. No specific actions or decisions are listed on the agenda.

The Water & Sewer Regulations Review Committee met on November 6, 2025. Members reviewed Water Regulations Sections 2, 3, and 4. Sections 5 and 7 were assigned as homework to committee members. The meeting adjourned at 5:01 p.m.

• Reviewed Water Regulations Sections 2, 3, and 4
• Assigned Sections 5 and 7 of the Water Regulations as homework to members

Board of Health

The Marion Board of Health will review and approve minutes from its September 4 and October 2 meetings. It will hold a public hearing at 4:40 p.m. to consider a variance request by Landmark Site Design for the septic system at 701 Mill Street. The board will also discuss Section 4.180 of the Marion Sanitary Code, accessory dwelling units, and the “Be Safe – Be Seen” safety campaign.

• Public hearing on variance to install septic soil absorption system three feet above groundwater at 701 Mill Street
• Review and approval of minutes from September 4, 2025 and October 2, 2025 meetings
• Discussion of Section 4.180: Septic System Denitrification Regulation
• Discussion of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
• Discussion of “Be Safe – Be Seen” campaign

The Board approved the minutes from September 4 and October 2, 2025. It granted the requested variance for 701 Mill Street with a 3‑0‑0 vote. The Board also approved buying up to 400 reflective vests for $500, adopted new residential camp fees, and approved standard operating procedures for food handling. The meeting was adjourned at 6:01 p.m.

• Approved September 4, 2025 minutes (3-0-0)
• Approved October 2, 2025 minutes (3-0-0)
• Granted variance for 701 Mill Street (3-0-0)
• Approved purchase of up to 400 reflective vests, up to $500 (3-0-0)
• Approved new residential camp fee schedule (3-0-0)
• Approved standard operating procedures for food handling (3-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:01 p.m. (3-0-0)

Open Space Acquisition Commission

The Marion Open Space Acquisition Commission will review progress on Point Road Path and Great Swamp Fire Road maintenance, along with a draft summary table for future budget requests. The meeting will also include a continuation of executive session discussions regarding land acquisition.

• Review of Point Road Path progress and safety fence work
• Update on Great Swamp Fire Road maintenance
• Review of draft summary table for property maintenance budget request
• Discussion of new Open Space Maps
• Continuation of Executive Session for Land Acquisition

The commission approved the October 2, 2025 meeting minutes and the accompanying executive‑session minutes, each by unanimous vote (with one member temporarily absent). The board unanimously approved payment of the Linhares Excavating invoice, retaining $2,500 for any needed repairs. The committee set a hybrid meeting for December and assigned de Groot to reserve the police‑station conference room. Members will review maintenance summary tables before the next meeting and forward them to the Public Works Director for a town budget request.

• Approved Oct 2 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous, minus Hills)
• Approved Oct 2 2025 executive‑session minutes (unanimous, minus Hills)
• Approved payment of Linhares Excavating invoice, balance minus $2,500 retention (unanimous)
• Scheduled hybrid meeting for December (unanimous)
• Assigned de Groot to reserve Police Station conference room for December meeting (unanimous)
• Agreed to review maintenance summary tables before next meeting (unanimous)
• Agreed to forward maintenance tables to Jody Dickerson for town budget request (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Marion Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on a condominium development and a deck replacement, and will discuss the 2026 meeting schedule and the FY 2027 budget request.

• Public hearing: Toll Brothers 48-unit condominium at 78 Wareham Road
• Public hearing: Deck replacement at 2 Blackhall Court
• Discussion: FY 2027 Budget Request
• Discussion: 2026 Meeting Schedule
• Approval of October 22, 2025 minutes

The commission issued an Order of Conditions for the Toll Brothers 48‑unit condominium development, amending it to remove Special Condition #19. It also issued a Negative Determination for a deck replacement request at 2 Blackhall Court. The FY 2027 budget discussion was tabled to the next meeting, and the 2026 meeting schedule was approved. Additional items approved included the MACC payment and the minutes from the October 22 meeting.

• Approved Order of Conditions for Toll Brothers SE 041-1472, with amendment to strike Special Condition #19
• Approved Negative Determination (box 2) for Justin Barrett deck replacement request
• Approved 2026 meeting schedule retaining December meetings on the second and fourth Wednesday
• Approved payment of $130 to the Massachusetts Association of Conservation Commissions
• Approved minutes of the October 22, 2025 meeting
• Tabled FY 2027 budget discussion to November 19, 2025
• Approved use of gravel for driveway and pathway at 23 Dexter Road (Dale Briggs project)
• Closed public hearings for the Toll Brothers project and the Justin Barrett deck request

Capital Improvements Planning Committee

The Capital Improvement Planning Committee will approve minutes from the previous meeting and discuss proposed capital projects for Fiscal Year 2027 from Sippican School, including a review of the school's 10-year capital plan.

• Approve minutes from October 29, 2025 meeting
• Review FY27 Proposed Capital Projects from Sippican School
• Discuss Sippican School's 10 Year Capital Plan
• Confirm scheduled next meeting with Town Administrator

The Capital Improvements Planning Committee met on November 5, 2025. The committee approved the minutes from the October 29, 2025 meeting. Four FY’27 project requests for Sippican Elementary School were reviewed but no action was taken. Upcoming department head meetings were announced.

• Approved October 29, 2025 meeting minutes

Marion School Committee

The Marion School Committee Negotiations Subcommittee will meet on November 5, 2025 at 3:30 p.m. in the Superintendent’s Conference Room. The agenda includes a recommendation to enter executive session to discuss strategy for collective bargaining with the Marion Teachers Association. No other agenda items are listed.

• Executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy with the Marion Teachers Association

Select Board

The Marion Select Board meeting includes a public hearing for the Board of Assessors classification at 6:15 pm. The board will discuss the Marion Buoys of Hope project, an annual report with Old Rochester Community Television, and a solar‑energy proposal for the Department of Public Works building. Additional items include a road‑closure request for Holmes Street for the Cub Scout Soap Box Derby and several appointment requests to cultural and music advisory committees.

• Board of Assessors Classification Hearing (public hearing) at 6:15 pm
• Discussion with Taylor Karvonen, Morgan Karvonen, and Deming Dwyer about the Marion Buoys of Hope project
• Discussion with Old Rochester Community Television (ORCTV) regarding its annual report
• Discussion with the Energy Management Committee about solar installation at the Department of Public Works building
• Request from Cub Scout of Marion Pack 32 for Holmes Street road closure on Nov 8‑9 for the annual Soap Box Derby

The Select Board approved the Board of Assessors' recommendation for a single tax rate for all residential taxpayers, voting 3‑0‑0. It also authorized the nonprofit Project Marion Buoys of Hope to install a buoy tree at the Marion Music Hall, also by a 3‑0‑0 vote. Additional actions included approving a road closure for a Cub Scout soap‑box derby, correcting a Cultural Council appointment, and appointing new members to the Cultural Council and Music Hall Advisory Committee.

• Approved single tax rate recommendation (3-0-0)
• Approved Project Marion Buoys of Hope installation at Music Hall (3-0-0)
• Approved Holmes Street road closure for Soap Box Derby (3-0-0)
• Corrected Debra Cohen appointment to full Cultural Council member (3-0-0)
• Appointed Nathan Almeida as Alternate Cultural Council member (3-0-0)
• Appointed Wendy Rolfe to Music Hall Advisory Committee (3-0-0)
• Closed public hearing on Board of Assessors classification (3-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0-0)

Miscellaneous Committees (Not individually listed)

The Marion School Council meeting will hear a Chef Joe BBQ Challenge, a presentation by English Teacher Leader Michelle DeChristopher, an update from the School Counseling Office, and the Principal’s Report. The agenda also allows for any other business that may arise.

• Chef Joe BBQ Challenge
• English Teacher Leader Michelle DeChristopher presentation
• School Counseling Office Update
• Principal’s Report
• Any other business

Sippican School Council

The Sippican School Council will consider approving the minutes from its September 2025 meeting. The agenda includes a principal's report covering instructional focus and initiatives for the 2025‑2026 school year, as well as budget considerations for 2026‑2027. Additional items are updates on school community programs such as VASE events, the Feinstein Leadership Academy Project 351, and the Kindness Crew.

• Review and approve minutes from the September 2025 meeting
• Principal’s report overview
• Instructional focus and initiatives for 2025‑2026
• Budget considerations for 2026‑2027
• School community updates (VASE events, Feinstein Leadership Academy Project 351, Kindness Crew)

Planning Board

The Marion Planning Board will open with standard items and approve the October 20, 2025 minutes. The board will hold a continued public hearing and decide on an amendment to the major site plan and special permit for Toll Brothers at 78 Wareham Road, covering lots 42, 25, 27, 28C, and 29 in Residence E zone. Additional agenda items include scheduling the 2026 meeting, paying an engineering invoice from Toll Brothers, a comment to the Zoning Board of Appeals for 11 Quelle Lane, and discussions of draft stormwater management rules and the FY 2027 budget request.

• Public hearing and decision on amendment to major site plan & special permit for Toll Brothers, 78 Wareham Road (lots 42, 25, 27, 28C, 29, Residence E)
• Payment of Field Engineering Peer Review Invoice #17429 from Toll Brothers, 78 Wareham Road Consulting Account
• Comment to Zoning Board of Appeals regarding Toby and Rebecca Ast, 11 Quelle Lane
• Discussion of draft Stormwater Management Rules and Regulations
• Discussion of FY 2027 Budget Request

The Marion Planning Board approved the minutes from October 26, 2025, and adopted the 2026 meeting schedule. It opened and then continued the public hearing on the Toll Brothers site plan to November 17, 2025. The board also approved Field Engineering Co.'s invoice #17429 and postponed discussion of the FY 2027 budget request.

• Approved October 26, 2025 minutes (5-0-1, one abstention)
• Approved 2026 Planning Board meeting schedule (6-0-0)
• Opened continued public hearing on Toll Brothers site plan (6-0-0)
• Continued public hearing to November 17, 2025 (6-0-0)
• Approved Field Engineering invoice #17429 (6-0-0)
• Tabled FY 2027 budget discussion (postponed)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0-0)

Water & Sewer Regulations Review Committee

The Marion Water & Sewer Regulations Review Committee will meet on Oct. 30, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. in the Town House Annex. The agenda consists of a discussion on water and sewer use. No specific actions or decisions are listed.

• Discussion of water and sewer use

The Water & Sewer Regulations Review Committee met on October 30, 2025 at the Marion Town House Annex. Members reviewed the first draft of the town’s water regulations. No approvals, amendments, or votes were recorded. The meeting was adjourned at 5:01 p.m.

Fireworks Committee

The Fireworks Committee will meet on Thursday, October 30, 2025. The committee will elect its officers and review its responsibilities and procedures. The meeting will be held remotely via Teams and in person at the Marion Town House Annex, 14 Barnabas Road.

• Election of officers
• Review of committee responsibilities and procedures

Fireworks Committee

The Marion Fireworks Committee will hold a meeting on October 30, 2025, to elect officers and discuss committee responsibilities and procedures. The session will be held remotely via Teams and in person at the Marion Town House Annex.

• Election of Officers
• Committee Responsibilities and Procedures
• Meeting location: Marion Town House Annex, 14 Barnabas Road

Fireworks Committee

The Marion Fireworks Committee will meet on October 30, 2025 at 1:30 pm via Teams and at the Marion Town House Annex, 14 Barnabas Road. The committee will discuss its responsibilities and procedures. No specific decisions, contracts, or other agenda items are listed.

• Review of committee responsibilities and procedures

Marion School Committee

The Marion School Committee meeting on October 30, 2025 will include a discussion of the FY2027 budget. The meeting is scheduled for 3:15 p.m. and will be held in person at 16 Spring Street and via Zoom. No other agenda items are listed beyond the standard order and adjournment.

• FY2027 budget discussion

Marion School Committee

The Marion School Committee will meet to approve minutes, hear a report on the Plymouth County Comfort Dogs Program, and review a proposed amendment to the Southeastern Massachusetts Educational Collaborative’s Capital Reserve Account policy. The committee will also review donations and various departmental reports.

• Vote to approve Southeastern Massachusetts Educational Collaborative Policy Amendment
• Vote to approve $1,000 donation from Ludes Family Foundation
• Vote to approve 2.3 Thanksgiving dinners from Girl Scout Troop 67041
• Vote to approve 18-20 holiday wish-list gifts from Friends of Jack Foundation
• Vote to approve 4 books in memory of Leslye Ribeiro

Capital Improvements Planning Committee

The committee will discuss proposed FY27 capital projects from the Facilities and Recreation departments. The meeting includes a review of the 10-year plans for both departments.

• FY27 Proposed Capital Projects from the Facilities Department
• FY27 Proposed Capital Projects from the Recreation Department
• Facilities Department 10 Year Plan
• Recreation Department 10 Year Plan

The Capital Improvements Planning Committee met on October 29, 2025 at Palice Station. The committee approved the minutes from the October 22, 2025 meeting. The committee reviewed FY’27 project requests from the Facilities and Recreation departments, but no approvals or votes were recorded. The meeting adjourned at 8:22 pm.

• Approved minutes from October 22, 2025 meeting

Select Board

The Marion Select Board will hold an executive session to discuss strategy for potential litigation concerning a dog owned and kept at 116 Dexter Road. The discussion is closed under G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(3) because open discussion could harm the town's position. No other agenda items are detailed.

• Executive session: strategy discussion for potential litigation about the dog at 116 Dexter Road

Select Board

The Marion Select Board and Water/Sewer Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding a dog complaint and decide on several water/sewer abatement requests. The board will also consider appointments to the Cultural Council, Marine Resources Commission, and Scholarship & Education Fund Committee.

• Public hearing on dog complaint for 116 Dexter Road
• Water/Sewer commitments totaling $11,330.40 for new service, reconnection, and final readings
• Water/Sewer abatement requests for 30 Main Street, 70 Main Street, and 6 Ichabod Lane
• Review of Music Hall guidelines and rental fees
• Approval of 175th Anniversary and Fireworks Committee charters

Marine Resources Commission

The Commission will meet to review the Marine Department budget, including projected expenses for fiscal year 2027. The body will also discuss infrastructure needs and the fee structure.

• Projected FY 2027 Expenses
• Infrastructure needs
• Fee structure
• Waterways Regs
• Bird Island

The commission expressed frustration that it could not review the Marine Department budget due to missing data. No budget details, fee structure, or waterway regulations were discussed. A motion to adjourn was proposed and seconded, but no vote tally was recorded. No other decisions were made.

• Motion to adjourn proposed by Jim Stewart and seconded by Cheryl Souza (outcome not recorded)

Water & Sewer Regulations Review Committee

The Water & Sewer Regulations Review Committee will meet to discuss water and sewer use. No other specific actions or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion regarding water and sewer use

Board of Assessors

The Marion Board of Assessors will review sign abatement applications and related sign bills. They will discuss the FY26 interim revaluation of property assessments. The board will also consider renaming the Associate Assessor title and review a recent salary survey. An executive session is scheduled to discuss abatements and exemptions under state law.

• Sign Abatement Applications
• Sign Bills
• FY26 Interim Revaluation
• Discussion to rename the Associate Assessor Title
• Discuss Recent Salary Survey

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold a continued public hearing on Toll Brothers' notice of intent to construct a 48‑unit condominium, including site work and a stormwater management system, at 78 Wareham Road (Map 7, Lots 24, 25, 27, 28C, 29). The meeting also includes public hearings on a lap‑pool request at 171 Converse Road and a vegetation‑removal request at 13 Edgewater Lane. Additional items are a request for a Certificate of Compliance for the Dexter Beach Improvement Association and written comments to the Zoning Board of Appeals and Board of Health. The commission will approve the minutes from the October 8, 2025 meeting.

• Continued public hearing – Toll Brothers, 78 Wareham Road, Map 7, Lots 24, 25, 27, 28C, 29 – notice of intent for 48‑unit condo development
• Public hearing – Jerry Frates, 171 Converse Road, Map 17, Lot 42 – request for determination of applicability for an inground lap pool
• Public hearing – Millie & Paul Seeberg, 13 Edgewater Lane, Map 7, Lot 117 – request for determination of applicability for Phragmites eradication and vista pruning
• Request for Certificate of Compliance – Dexter Beach Improvement Association, Dinghy Road, Map 5A, Lots 6, 6A, 12 (SE 041‑1447)
• Written comments submitted to the Zoning Board of Appeals (JCM/VWN Nominee Trust, 4 East Avenue; Thomas A. & Denise George Beaudoin, 166 Allens Point Road) and to the Board of Health (Stephanie & Mario Garcia, 701 Mill Street)

The commission voted to continue the public hearing on the 48‑unit Toll Brothers condominium project until November 5, 2025. It also closed public hearings for a residential pool and a Phragmites eradication project, issued a Certificate of Compliance for Dinghy Road, granted an emergency certification to Riverhawk Environmental for an oil‑spill cleanup, and issued negative determinations for the pool and the Phragmites projects. The meeting was adjourned at 7:51 PM.

• Continued public hearing for Toll Brothers 48‑unit condo project (approved, 5 votes)
• Closed public hearing for Jerry Frates inground lap pool (approved, 5 votes)
• Closed public hearing for Millie & Paul Seeberg Phragmites eradication (approved, 4 votes)
• Issued Certificate of Compliance for Dinghy Road (approved, 5 votes)
• Issued Emergency Certification to Riverhawk Environmental for 251 Wareham St cleanup (approved, 5 votes)
• Issued Negative Determination to Jerry Frates pool application (approved, 5 votes)
• Issued Negative Determination to Millie & Paul Seeberg Phragmites application (approved, 4 votes)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:51 PM (approved, 5 votes)

Capital Improvements Planning Committee

The Capital Improvement Planning Committee will consider approving the minutes from its October 15, 2025 meeting. It will hear a presentation and discuss the FY27 proposed capital projects from the Fire and EMS Departments, along with the departments’ 10‑year plan. The committee will also confirm the date of its next meeting with the Town Administrator before adjourning.

• Approve minutes from the October 15, 2025 CIPC meeting
• Presentation of FY27 proposed capital projects from the Fire Department
• Presentation of FY27 proposed capital projects from the EMS Department
• Discussion of the Fire and EMS Departments’ 10‑year plan
• Confirm scheduled next meeting with the Town Administrator

The Capital Improvements Planning Committee approved the minutes from the October 15, 2025 meeting. The committee reviewed three FY’27 police department project requests—a $425,000 ambulance replacement, an $11,000 garage‑door‑opener replacement, and a $24,000 apparatus‑bay painting project—but no decisions were recorded on those items. A schedule of upcoming department‑head meetings was presented. The meeting adjourned at 7:53 p.m.

• Approved minutes from October 15, 2025 meeting

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee Appointing Committee is meeting to approve previous meeting minutes and consider two appointments for alternate member positions.

• Appointment of GR Pitman as Alternate Member
• Appointment of Mal Durkee as Alternate Member
• Approval of August 21, 2025 and October 1, 2025 minutes

Southeastern Regional Planning & Economic Development District (SRPEDD)

The Southeastern Massachusetts Metropolitan Planning Organization will vote on endorsing a draft Regional Evacuation Route Plan, releasing a Draft Public Participation Plan, and approving adjustments to the 2026-2030 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP).

• Vote to endorse Draft Regional Evacuation Route Plan
• Vote to release Draft Public Participation Plan for 45-day comment
• Vote to endorse FFY2026-2030 TIP adjustment for Dartmouth Route 6 improvements
• Vote to endorse FFY2026-2030 TIP amendment for Mansfield to Logan Shuttle Bus
• Vote to release FFY2026-2030 TIP amendment for New Bedford intersection improvements

Planning Board

The Planning Board will continue a public hearing regarding a site plan and special permit amendment for Toll Brothers. The board will also provide comments to the Zoning Board of Appeals for two properties and review draft stormwater regulations.

• Public hearing: Toll Brothers, 78 Wareham Road
• Zoning Board of Appeals comment: JCM/VWN Nominee Trust, 4 East Avenue
• Zoning Board of Appeals comment: Thomas A. and Denise George Beaudoin, 166 Allens Point Road
• Review of Draft Stormwater Management Rules and Regulations
• Preparation for Special Fall Town Meeting Warrant Review

Energy Management Committee

The committee will review reports on municipal energy projects and strategies. Discussions include solar initiatives for the DPW and a proposal for electrifying the municipal fleet.

• DPW Solar in FY26
• Municipal Fleet Electrification Strategy Proposal
• Power backup facilities
• Future Generation Wind Energy Saving Fund
• On-street charging solutions

The committee approved the September 29, 2025 meeting minutes. It decided to propose a single revolving fund for energy‑hardship projects, limiting annual expenditures to $200,000. The next meeting date was changed from November 24 to November 17, 2025.

• Approved September 29, 2025 meeting minutes
• Decided to propose a single revolving fund for energy hardship with annual limit $200,000
• Changed next meeting date to November 17, 2025 (from November 24)

Water & Sewer Regulations Review Committee

The Water & Sewer Regulations Review Committee will meet on Oct 16, 2025 to discuss water and sewer use. No specific actions or decisions are listed beyond the discussion item.

• Discussion regarding water & sewer use

Cultural Council

The Cultural Council will discuss and vote on recommendations for new members of the Board of Selectmen. No other agenda items are listed.

• Discussion and vote to recommend appointments to the Board of Selectmen

Historical Commission

The Marion Historical Commission is reviewing feasibility studies for the Percy Browne House and updates on National Register nominations for Marconi Station and Tremont Advent Campground. The body is also discussing planning for CPC 26 requests.

• Feasibility study for reuse of Percy Browne House
• National Register nomination forms for Marconi Station
• National Register proposal for Tremont Advent Campground
• Review of September permits
• Updated survey plan from consultant Eric Dray

The commission voted unanimously to approve the minutes from the August 20, 2025 meeting. Members reached consensus that the proposed Airbnb reuse of the Elizabeth Taber House is appropriate. The commission noted that the Tremont Camp Meeting will move forward with its National Register nomination, a decision made at the August meeting.

• Approved August 20, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Consensus approved potential Airbnb reuse of Elizabeth Taber House (no vote recorded)
• Proceed with National Register nomination for Tremont Camp Meeting (vote at August meeting)

Board of Assessors

The Marion Board of Assessors will review Sign Abatement Applications and the End of the Month Abatements. It will also consider Sign Bills, the FY26 Interim Reval, and an Authorization to Destroy Worksheet. A discussion will be held on renaming the Associate Assessor title and on a recent salary survey. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss abatements and exemptions.

• Sign Abatement Applications
• End of the Month Abatements
• FY26 Interim Reval
• Discussion to rename the Associate Assessor Title
• Executive Session pursuant to G.L.c, 30A, Section 21 (a)(7) and G.L. ¢. 59, Section 66 to discuss Abatements and Exemptions

The Marion Board of Assessors approved the September 24, 2025 meeting minutes (amended). It signed Motor Vehicle and Boat Excise Tax abatements, a September end‑of‑month Motor Vehicle Excise Tax abatement for $1,978.32, and an $18.75 invoice to the Plymouth Registry of Deeds. A motion to review all undevelopable vacant land for FY27 was adopted by a 2‑1 vote.

• Approved September 24, 2025 meeting minutes (amended)
• Signed Motor Vehicle Excise Tax abatements
• Signed Boat Excise Tax abatements
• Signed September end‑of‑month Motor Vehicle Excise Tax abatements ($1,978.32)
• Signed invoice to Plymouth Registry of Deeds ($18.75)
• Approved motion to review all undevelopable vacant land for FY27 (2‑1 vote)
• Approved motion to adjourn the meeting (carried)

Capital Improvements Planning Committee

The Capital Improvement Planning Committee will discuss proposed FY27 capital projects from the Police, Marine/Waterways, and Recreation departments. The committee will also approve minutes from the October 8, 2025 meeting.

• FY27 Proposed Capital Projects: Police Department
• FY27 Proposed Capital Projects: Marine/Waterways Department
• FY27 Proposed Capital Projects: Recreation Department

The Capital Improvements Planning Committee approved the minutes from the October 8, 2025 meeting. The committee reviewed FY’27 project requests from the Police Department and the Harbormaster/Waterways Department, but no approvals or denials were recorded. Upcoming department‑head meetings were scheduled for October 22 through November 19, 2025. The meeting adjourned at 8:05 pm.

• Approved October 8, 2025 meeting minutes

Select Board

The Marion Select Board and Water/Sewer Commissioners are meeting to discuss goals for Fiscal Year 2026.

• Discussion regarding Fiscal Year 2026 goals

The Select Board met on October 15, 2025 at the Marion Town House. The only action taken was a motion to adjourn, which passed with a 2‑0‑0 vote. No substantive policy decisions or approvals were made.

• Adjourned meeting (2-0-0)

Marine Resources Commission

The commission will review and approve the September 17, 2025 meeting minutes. It will provide updates on regular and associate members. The board will discuss harbor management issues, including infrastructure needs, fee structures for moorings and kayak racks, and matters concerning Island Wharf and Bird Island. Upcoming commission meeting dates for 2025 are also noted.

• Review and approve minutes from the September 17, 2025 meeting
• Provide updates on regular and associate MRC members
• Discuss harbor infrastructure needs and related fee structure
• Consider waterways regulations for moorings and kayak racks
• Address issues related to Island Wharf and Bird Island

The commission voted to make Jim Stewart a full member, filling a vacant seat. It also reaffirmed its membership limits of seven regular members and two alternates. Other agenda items such as harbor projects, Island Wharf, and Bird Island repairs were discussed but no decisions were recorded.

• Approved Jim Stewart as full member (vote not recorded)
• Confirmed membership structure: up to 7 regular members and 2 alternates

Music Hall Advisory Committee

The Music Hall Advisory Committee will welcome two prospective members and note the unexpected resignation of Philip Sanborn. The committee will approve a change of co‑chairs, appointing Margot Stone and Frank McNamee. Reports on treasury, landscape, coordination, and building will be presented, and the body will discuss budgeting the coordinator’s salary, the Friends of the Music Hall concept, and a concert celebrating the Paulsen Steinway Piano gift.

• Resignation of Philip Sanborn
• Change of co‑chairs to Margot Stone and Frank McNamee
• Budgeting the coordinator’s salary
• Friends of the Music Hall concept
• Concert and reception for the Paulsen Steinway Piano gift

The advisory committee changed its co‑chairs to Margot Stone and Frank McNamee and unanimously accepted the minutes, treasurer’s report, and coordinator’s report. It made a motion to recommend Wendy Rolfe‑Dunham for committee membership and to present amended rental guidelines and rate changes, which were both approved unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 5:32 p.m. after a unanimous vote.

• Changed co‑chairs to Margot Stone and Frank McNamee (decision made)
• Accepted minutes from the April 16, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Accepted Treasurer’s report showing a $369,381.56 balance (unanimous)
• Accepted Coordinator’s report (unanimous)
• Made a motion to recommend Wendy Rolfe‑Dunham for committee membership (motion made)
• Approved amended rental guidelines and rate changes, including $100 per hour rates and non‑profit discounts (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:32 p.m. (unanimous)

Mattapoisett River Valley Water Supply District Commission

The Mattapoisett River Valley Water District Commission will meet to discuss water treatment plant upgrades and review reports and agreements from Tata & Howard Engineering. The body will also address cell phone antennas on the Sconticut Neck Water Tank.

• Cell phone antennas on the Sconticut Neck Water Tank
• WTP Upgrades Project
• Tata & Howard Engineering Amendment No. 1 for WTP Upgrades Project
• Tata & Howard Engineering Agreement - RRA Round 2
• WMA SIC Appeal Group — Peter Durning Request

Mattapoisett River Valley Water Supply District Commission

The Mattapoisett River Valley Water Supply Protection Advisory Committee will review and approve the September 9, 2025 meeting minutes, receive the Treasurer’s Report, get an update from the Annual Regional Meeting of Water Officials, hear the Tata & Howard Report, and set the schedule for the November 11, 2025 meeting.

• Review and approve minutes of the September 9, 2025 MRVWSPAC meeting
• Treasurer’s Report
• Annual Regional Meeting of Water Officials – update
• Tata & Howard Report
• Schedule for the November 11, 2025 meeting

Select Board

The Marion Select Board will approve meeting minutes and discuss various town projects including the Water/Sewer Commission and the Marion Town House. The board will also consider appointments and special alcohol licenses.

• Approval of Water/Sewer commitments totaling over $2 million
• Discussion regarding the Marion Town House Project
• Request for Special One Day Alcohol Beverage License: Marion Social Club
• Recognition of Richard DePina
• Discussion regarding Main Street Stop Sign

The Select Board unanimously approved the minutes from previous meetings, recognized a long‑time crossing guard, and appointed several student police officers, a special police officer, and members to the Conservation Commission, Trees & Parks Committee, and Stewards of Community Open Space. It approved the declaration of surplus for a former harbormaster boat, recommended keeping the Front & Main stop sign until speed bumps are installed in spring 2026, and approved two one‑day alcohol beverage licenses for the Marion Social Club. Large water/sewer commitments totaling over $2 million were also approved, and the Fall Town Meeting Warrant was recommended and closed.

• Approved August‑September 2025 meeting minutes (3‑0‑0)
• Appointed three student police officers and one special police officer (3‑0‑0)
• Approved appointments to Conservation Commission, Trees & Parks Committee, and Stewards of Community Open Space (3‑0‑0 each)
• Declared surplus of former harbormaster boat and dock assets (3‑0‑0)
• Recommended keeping Front & Main stop sign until speed bumps installed (3‑0‑0)
• Approved $2,061,107.24 water/sewer commitment (3‑0‑0)
• Approved one‑day alcohol beverage licenses for Nov 16 and Nov 29 events (3‑0‑0 each)
• Recommended and closed the Fall Town Meeting Warrant (3‑0‑0)

Water & Sewer Regulations Review Committee

The Marion Water & Sewer Regulations Review Committee will meet to discuss water and sewer use. The meeting will be held at the Marion Town House Annex on October 9, 2025.

• Discussion of Water & Sewer Use regulations
• Meeting at Marion Town House Annex, 14 Barnabas Read

The committee reviewed commercial water and sewer use data, including BOD and TSS levels, and considered how higher users might be charged. A resident presented a handout on grinder pumps and the responsibility for their maintenance was discussed. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

Miscellaneous Committees (Not individually listed)

The Executive Committee will meet via Zoom to review budget and departmental updates. The session includes reports from the Department of Public Health (DPH), HMCC, and the Planner.

• Budget updates
• DPH updates
• HMCC updates
• ERF Exercise Update/BME Strategies
• Review of Principles of Operations

Miscellaneous Committees (Not individually listed)

The Region 5C Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coalition will hold a Zoom meeting on Oct 9, 2025, from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm. The agenda includes budget updates and general updates from the Department of Public Health, HMCC, and planners. The meeting will also conduct elections for the coalition’s Executive Committee and its LSAC Representative.

• Budget updates
• General DPH updates
• General HMCC updates
• Election for Executive Committee
• Election for LSAC Representative

Conservation Commission

The Marion Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing for a 48-unit condominium development on Wareham Road. The meeting will also include the approval of previous minutes and a report from the Conservation Agent.

• Public hearing for Toll Brothers 48-unit condo project at 78 Wareham Road
• Approval of September 24, 2025 minutes
• Conservation Agent report for October 8, 2025

The commission voted to continue the public hearing on the 48‑unit Toll Brothers condominium development at 78 Wareham Road to October 22, 2025. It also agreed that the Department of Public Works may file a Request for Determination of Applicability for drainage Option A and a Notice of Intent for Option B. The minutes from the September 24, 2025 meeting were approved and the commission adjourned at 7:23 PM.

• Approved continuation of public hearing on Toll Brothers condo project to Oct 22 (motion by Jeff Doubrava, seconded by Millie Seeberg, approved by Jeff Doubrava, Millie Seeberg, Alex Hansell, Shaun Walsh)
• Agreed DPW may file a Request for Determination of Applicability for Option A and a Notice of Intent for Option B (resource‑area guidance)
• Approved minutes of the September 24, 2025 meeting (motion by Millie Seeberg, seconded by Jeff Doubrava, approved by Jeff Doubrava, Millie Seeberg, Shaun Walsh)
• Approved adjournment of the meeting at 7:23 PM (motion by Jeff Doubrava, seconded by Millie Seeberg, approved by Alex Hansell, Jeff Doubrava, Millie Seeberg, Shaun Walsh)

Capital Improvements Planning Committee

The Capital Improvement Planning Committee will meet to discuss proposed FY27 capital projects. The Town Administrator will present requests from the Recreation, Town Clerk, Town Administrator, and Council On Aging departments.

• FY27 Proposed Capital Projects from Recreation Department
• FY27 Proposed Capital Projects from Town Clerk Department
• FY27 Proposed Capital Projects from Town Administrator Department
• FY27 Proposed Capital Projects from Council On Aging Department

The committee approved the minutes from the September 24, 2025 meeting. It heard presentations of a $30,000 IT replacement project and a $121,000 electric van replacement, but no actions were taken on those projects. The committee adjusted the schedule of upcoming CIPC meetings and posted the new dates and locations. No other decisions were recorded.

• Approved September 24, 2025 meeting minutes
• Adjusted future CIPC meeting schedule (dates and locations) as listed

Parks & Tree Committee

The Parks & Tree Committee will first approve the minutes from the July 16, 2025 meeting. It will then vote on the appointment of new member Natalie Burgo. Afterward the committee will review the town's parks, discuss tree‑planting activities, and consider updates to the new tree book. Any additional business may be raised at the end of the meeting.

• Approve minutes from 7/16/25 meeting
• Vote on new member Natalie Burgo
• Review of town parks
• Discussion of tree planting
• Update on new tree book

The committee approved the minutes from the July 14, 2025 meeting. They decided to distribute tree seedlings again this year for the town’s 150th anniversary. Sylvia and Margie were assigned to review and order new tree tags. No other formal decisions were recorded.

• Approved minutes of July 14, 2025
• Decided to hand out seedlings again this year for the 150th anniversary
• Assigned Sylvia and Margie to review and order new tree tags

Miscellaneous Committees (Not individually listed)

The Upper Cape Cod Regional Technical School Council will meet on Oct. 7, 2025. The agenda includes a Grade 8 Saturday Open House, a review of the 2025 Accountability/MCAS Report Card, an update from the School Counseling Office, and the Principal’s Report. The meeting also allows for any other business that may arise.

• Grade 8 Saturday Open House
• 2025 Accountability/MCAS Report Card review
• School Counseling Office update
• Principal’s Report
• Other business as may properly come before the meeting

Planning Board

The board will hold a public hearing and decide on an amendment to the major site plan and a special permit for Toll Brothers at 78 Wareham Road (Lots 42, 25, 27, 28C & 29, Residence E zoning). It will also note the payment of invoice #17362 for field‑engineering peer review related to that project. Additional items include comments to the Zoning Board of Appeals for Heron Cove Estates and a review of draft stormwater management rules. The meeting will conclude with community outreach and set the next meeting for October 20, 2025.

• Amendment to Major Site Plan and Special Permit decision for Toll Brothers, 78 Wareham Road (Lots 42, 25, 27, 28C & 29, Residence E zoning)
• Payment of Field Engineering Peer Review Invoice #17362 from Toll Brothers, Inc.
• Comments to Zoning Board of Appeals for Heron Cove Estates, 0 Wareham Road
• Review of draft Stormwater Management Rules and Regulations
• Approval of minutes from September 15, 2025 (not required)

The Planning Board approved the September 15 meeting minutes and endorsed the ANR plan for Christopher and Bethany Tanga at 9 Pleasant Street. It voted to continue the public hearing on the Toll Brothers site plan amendment to October 20, 2025, and approved payment of the Field Engineering peer‑review invoice. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved September 15, 2025 minutes (5-0-0)
• Endorsed ANR plan for 9 Pleasant Street, lots 34, 34A, & 36 (5-0-0)
• Continued Toll Brothers public hearing to Oct 20, 2025 (5-0-0)
• Approved payment of Field Engineering invoice #17362 (5-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0-0)

Scholarship Education Fund Committee

The Marion Education and Scholarship Committee will consider approval of the May 5, 2025 meeting minutes and elect or re‑elect a secretary. It will interview prospective member Mary MacCloed and receive updates on the Buddy Beneli Project and on thank‑you cards and scholarship recipient letters. The committee will also discuss proposed by‑law revisions and set the date for the next meeting.

• Approve May 5, 2025 meeting minutes
• Elect or re‑elect a secretary
• Interview prospective member Mary MacCloed
• Receive updates on the Buddy Beneli Project
• Discuss proposed by‑law revisions

The committee elected Lisa MacLean as its new secretary. The committee noted that Liz gave Lisa the invoice for payment and that they have received thank‑you notes from two scholarship letter recipients. Adele will research accreditation options and possible by‑law changes for the upcoming year. The committee will obtain the minutes from the May 5 meeting.

• Elected Lisa MacLean as new secretary

Water & Sewer Regulations Review Committee

The Marion Water & Sewer Regulations Review Committee will hold a discussion on water and sewer usage. No specific actions or decisions are listed in the agenda.

• Discussion regarding water and sewer use

The committee reviewed pipe sizes, grinder pump inspections, application revisions, fee structure, camera inspections, and insurance requirements. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded. The meeting adjourned without any decisions.

Board of Health

The Board of Health will consider a request from Zenith Consulting Engineers, LLC to reduce the required septic tank capacity at 24 Ichabod Lane. The board will also discuss the Septic System Denitrification Regulation of the Marion Sanitary Code.

• Public hearing for variance at 24 Ichabod Lane to allow a 1,500-gallon septic tank instead of 2,000 gallons
• Discussion of Section 4.180: Septic System Denitrification Regulation of the Marion Sanitary Code
• Review of minutes from August 7, 2025, and September 4, 2025
• Update on Public Health Excellence Grant (PHEG) Southcoast Public Health Collaborative

The Board approved the August 7, 2025 minutes (vote 2-0-0). A public hearing on the variance request for 24 Ichabod Lane was closed (vote 3-0-0). The Board then conditionally approved the variance with a revision to the groundwater separation requirement (vote 3-0-0). The meeting was adjourned (vote 3-0-0).

• Approved August 7, 2025 minutes (2-0-0)
• Closed public hearing on 24 Ichabod Lane variance (3-0-0)
• Conditionally approved 24 Ichabod Lane variance with groundwater separation revision (3-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0-0)

Open Space Acquisition Commission

The Open Space Acquisition Commission will meet remotely on October 2, 2025. The agenda includes approval of September 4 minutes, progress reports and a contract extension for Linhares Excavating on the Point Road Path, updates on Great Swamp Fire Road maintenance and a draft letter to abutters, and a status update on Grassi Bog spillway maintenance. The commission will also receive updates on the Shared Use Path and discuss ideas for future projects. The meeting will close with an executive session to discuss land acquisition under G.L. c. 30A, s. 21(a)(6).

• Contract Extension for Linhares Excavating (Point Road Path)
• Update on laying woodchips for Great Swamp Fire Road Maintenance
• Draft Letter to Abutters for Great Swamp Fire Road
• DPW schedule update for maintenance of first spillway at Grassi Bog
• Executive Session to discuss land acquisition (continuation from prior meetings)

The commission unanimously approved the draft minutes from the September meetings. It also unanimously approved a motion to request a contract extension for the Point Road Path project through November 14, 2025. Members agreed to prepare a summary table of MOSAC properties to support a future town budget request. The next meeting was set for November 6, 2025 with an in‑person and hybrid option.

• Approved Sept 4, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Sept 4, 2025 executive session minutes with change (unanimous)
• Approved Sept 20, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved motion to request contract extension for Point Road Path to Nov 14, 2025 (unanimous)
• Agreed to create summary table of MOSAC properties for budget request
• Agreed to hold next meeting in-person on Nov 6, 2025 with hybrid option

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Marion Zoning Board of Appeals will meet on October 2, 2025 at the Marion Police Station. In an executive session the board will discuss upcoming case #828M involving Heron Cove Estates LLC, lots 28, 28A and 28B on Wareham Street. The agenda also includes a tabling of matter #834 for Angus Leary at 19 Lewis Street and approval of the September 25, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Discussion of case #828M for Heron Cove Estates LLC, lots 28, 28A, 28B on Wareham Street
• Tabled matter #834 for Angus Leary, 19 Lewis Street
• Approval of September 25, 2025 meeting minutes

The Zoning Board voted to go into executive session, then reconvened publicly. It approved a motion to continue case 828M to December 11, 2025, with all members in favor. The Board also accepted the September 25, 2025 minutes as written, again unanimously.

• Entered executive session (all members affirmative)
• Re‑convened in public setting (all members affirmative)
• Continued case 828M to Dec 11, 2025, 6:30 p.m. (unanimous vote)
• Accepted September 25, 2025 minutes as written (unanimous vote)

Finance Committee

The Marion Finance Committee will meet to approve minutes from September 24, 2025, and discuss the budget timeline and the Special Town Meeting Warrant. The meeting will also include a reorganization and a tentative schedule of upcoming meetings.

• Approval of September 24, 2025 minutes
• Discussion of the Budget Timeline
• Special Town Meeting Warrant discussion
• Reorganization
• Tentative schedule of upcoming meetings

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee Appointing Committee is meeting to consider the appointments of two individuals as alternate members. This is the sole item on the agenda.

• Appointment of GR Pitman as Alternate Member
• Appointment of Mal Durkee as Alternate Member

Stewards of Community Open Space

The Stewards of Community Open Space will give committee updates. The board will review the town’s Open Space Plan. Members will discuss future needs and planning for open space.

• Committee updates
• Open Space Plan review
• Future needs and planning

Sippican School Council

The Sippican School Council will review and approve minutes from the May 2025 meeting. It will discuss renewal of two teacher terms and two parent terms, including next steps for nominations and elections. The agenda also includes the principal’s report on the school opening and instructional initiatives for 2025‑2026, and updates on community programs such as VASE events, the Feinstein Leadership Academy, and Project 351.

• Approve minutes from May 2025 meeting
• Renew two teacher board terms
• Renew two parent board terms and outline nomination/election steps
• Principal’s report on school opening and 2025‑2026 instructional focus
• Community updates: VASE events, Feinstein Leadership Academy, Project 351

Energy Management Committee

The committee will review reports on municipal fleet electrification and DPW solar for FY26. Discussions include power backup facilities, on-street charging solutions, and the CVEC Energy Saving Fund.

• Municipal Fleet Electrification Strategy Proposal
• DPW Solar in FY26
• Cape and Vineyard Electrical Cooperative (CVEC) Energy Saving Fund
• Green Communities Report
• On-street charging solutions community outreach

The Energy Management Committee approved the minutes from the August 25, 2025 meeting. The next regular meeting date was changed from October 27 to October 20, 2025. Action items were assigned to members for upcoming Select Board meetings and report assistance. No other formal decisions were recorded.

• Approved August 25, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Changed next meeting date to October 20, 2025
• Identified 4‑6 finalist locations for on‑street electric vehicle charging stations
• Assigned Jen and Alanna to attend Select Board meeting on October 7
• Assigned Tom to contact Lisa Sullivan for Green Communities report assistance
• Assigned Alanna to contact Amy for Green School Works grant assistance

Water & Sewer Regulations Review Committee

The Water & Sewer Regulations Review Committee will meet to discuss the Sewer Use Regulations dated February 23, 2021.

• Review and discussion of Sewer Use Regulations (02/23/21)

The Water & Sewer Regulations Review Committee discussed the existing sewer use regulations, including design flow, Article II structure, and grinder pump maintenance. No formal approvals, denials, or tabling of items were recorded.

Miscellaneous Committees (Not individually listed)

The ORCTY Board will approve the minutes from the June 26, 2025 meeting. The Treasurer and Executive Director will present their reports. The board will discuss a new lease and proposals for computer purchases. The meeting will conclude with any remaining old business before adjourning.

• Approve minutes of June 26, 2025 meeting
• Treasurer’s report
• Executive Director’s report
• Consideration of a new lease
• Discussion of computer purchase proposals

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider the appeal submitted by Angus Leary for his residence at 19 Lewis Street, classified as Residence C. The Planning Board and Board of Health have submitted no comment, while the Conservation Commission noted the matter is jurisdictional. The board will also approve the minutes from the September 11, 2025 meeting.

• Zoning appeal for 19 Lewis Street (Residence C)
• Planning Board correspondence – no comment (9/3/25)
• Conservation Commission correspondence – jurisdictional (8/22/25)
• Board of Health correspondence – no comment (9/5/25)
• Approval of September 11, 2025 meeting minutes

The Marion Zoning Board of Appeals voted to table the hearing on case 834, a special permit request from Angus Leary, with all members in favor. The Board also approved the minutes from the September 11, 2025 meeting, again with unanimous support. No other business was considered and the meeting adjourned at 7:02 p.m.

• Table hearing on case 834 (all members in favor)
• Accept September 11, 2025 minutes as written (all members in favor)

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will discuss the FY26 Interim Reval and FY27 Interim Update Proposal, review sign abatement applications, and authorize the destruction of worksheets. The meeting includes a discussion on renaming the Associate Assessor title and a review of recent salary survey data.

• Review FY26 Interim Reval and FY27 Interim Update Proposal
• Sign Abatement Applications
• Authorization to Destroy Worksheet
• Discussion to rename Associate Assessor title
• Executive Session to discuss abatements and exemptions

The Board approved the September 10, 2025 meeting minutes and signed several tax and real‑estate commitments totaling $41,101.52. It unanimously approved the Vision FY27 Interim Update Proposal for $3,600. A motion to authorize the Associate Assessor to review boxes for destruction and to let the Chair sign the destroy form was carried unanimously, and the Board entered executive session by unanimous vote.

• Approved September 10, 2025 meeting minutes (as amended)
• Signed Motor Vehicle Excise Tax Abatements
• Signed Motor Vehicle Commitment 2025-05 for $36,960.42
• Signed FY25 Supplemental Real Estate Commitment for Planting Island, $3,556.10
• Signed FY25 Supplemental Real Estate Commitment for DGZ Realty LLC, $584.50
• Unanimously approved Vision FY27 Interim Update Proposal, $3,600.00 (3-0)
• Authorized Associate Assessor to review destroy‑worksheet boxes and Chair to sign destroy form (unanimous, 3-0)
• Moved to executive session, not returning to regular session (unanimous, 3-0)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold public hearings regarding land use and construction projects. The body is reviewing a large-scale condominium development and smaller residential improvements. Members will also consider the appointment of an associate member.

• Public hearing for Toll Brothers, Inc. regarding a 48-unit condominium development at 78 Wareham Road
• Public hearing for Helm Realty Trust at 5 Main Street for a blue stone patio and landscaping
• Public hearing for Matthew de Groot & Justin Brasington at 14 Aucoot Avenue for site plan modifications
• Certificate of Compliance requests for Zora Enterprise, Inc. at Olde Meadow Road and Olde Farm Road
• Payment of $25 bill to The Wanderer

The commission voted to continue the public hearing on the Toll Brothers 48‑unit condominium project to October 8, 2025. It closed public hearings for the Helm Realty Trust patio project and the de Groot & Brasington site‑plan amendment. The commission also issued complete Certificates of Compliance for two Zora Enterprises projects, recommended Natalie Burgo as an associate member, and approved orders of conditions for the Helm Realty Trust patio and the de Groot & Brasington site‑plan amendment.

• Continued public hearing for Toll Brothers 48‑unit condo (approved 4‑0)
• Closed public hearing for Helm Realty Trust patio project (approved 4‑0)
• Closed public hearing for de Groot & Brasington site‑plan amendment (approved 4‑0)
• Issued Complete Certificate of Compliance for SE 041‑197, Zora Enterprise (approved 4‑0)
• Issued Complete Certificate of Compliance for SE 041‑827, Zora Enterprises (approved 4‑0)
• Recommended Natalie Burgo’s appointment as Associate Member to the Select Board (approved 4‑0)
• Issued Order of Conditions to Helm Realty Trust for patio and landscape improvements (approved 4‑0)
• Issued Amended Order of Conditions to de Groot & Brasington for site‑plan modifications (approved 4‑0)

Capital Improvements Planning Committee

The Capital Improvements Planning Committee will approve the minutes from its September 19, 2025 site‑visit. It will then review and finalize the Department Submittal Sheet Template and the Project Scoring Sheet Template for fiscal year 2027 projects. The committee will also consider the schedule for Department Head meetings proposed by the Town Administrator before adjourning.

• Approve minutes from the September 19, 2025 CIPC site visit
• Review and finalize CIPC Department Submittal Sheet Template for FY27 projects
• Review and finalize CIPC Project Scoring Sheet Template for FY27 projects
• Review schedule for Department Head meetings proposed by the Town Administrator

The Capital Improvements Planning Committee approved the minutes from the March 19, 2025 meeting. The committee also toured the new DPW building, but no further actions were taken.

• Approved March 19, 2025 meeting minutes

Finance Committee

The Marion Finance Committee will meet remotely to review applications from G.R. Pitman and Mal Durkee and to handle committee reorganization. The meeting is scheduled for September 24, 2025.

• Review applications for G.R. Pitman and Mal Durkee
• Committee reorganization
• Remote meeting via Teams

The committee voted to recommend G.R. Pitman and Mal Durkee for the vacant alternate seats. The recommendation was approved unanimously. The committee decided to postpone any reorganization discussion to a future meeting. The next meeting was scheduled for October 1, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. in the Marion Town House Annex.

• Recommend G.R. Pitman as alternate – approved unanimously
• Recommend Mal Durkee as alternate – approved unanimously
• Reorganization discussion postponed – decision to wait
• Next meeting scheduled for Oct 1, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.

Open Space Acquisition Commission

The Open Space Acquisition Commission will review proposals and choose a contractor to install a safety fence along the Point Road bike path. The decision will be made at the September 20, 2025 meeting held via Zoom. No other agenda items are listed.

• Selection of contractor for Point Road bike path safety fence

The Open Space Acquisition Commission unanimously selected Marion Fence as the contractor for the Point Road bike path safety fence. The commission also unanimously approved a $24,344.50 invoice for 50% completion of the bike path work and authorized payment. Both actions were directed to the Town Administrator and Finance Director for execution.

• Approved Marion Fence as contractor for Point Road bike path safety fence (unanimous)
• Approved $24,344.50 invoice for 50% completion of bike path work (unanimous)

Capital Improvements Planning Committee

The Capital Improvement Planning Committee will consider approval of the minutes from its March 19, 2025 meeting. The committee will also receive a tour of the new Department of Public Works Highway Building, be reminded of the location for the next meeting, and then adjourn.

• Approve minutes from the March 19, 2025 CIPC meeting
• Tour of the new DPW Highway Building
• Reminder of next CIPC meeting location
• Adjournment

Marion School Committee

The Marion School Committee will approve the minutes from the June 2, 2025 meeting and vote on several items. Committee members will consider a donation from Savvas in the amount of $833.33 and adopt a revised 2025-2026 Student Handbook. They will also vote to dispose of outdated or broken materials. The meeting includes reports from the chair, superintendent, and various department heads, followed by public comment.

• Approve regular session minutes from June 2, 2025
• Approve donation from Savvas of $833.33
• Approve revised 2025-2026 Marion Student Handbook
• Approve disposal of outdated or broken materials
• Review FY2026 financial report and record of warrants

Miscellaneous Committees (Not individually listed)

The joint Marion School Committee will approve the June 9, 2025 meeting minutes. The committee will discuss the end‑of‑cycle summative evaluation process for the superintendent, including the presentation and evidence submission format, the superintendent’s evaluation form, and the evaluation timeline.

• Approval of June 9, 2025 minutes
• Discussion of end‑of‑cycle summative evaluation process for the superintendent
• Review of presentation and evidence submission format
• Review of superintendent’s evaluation form
• Review of evaluation timeline

Miscellaneous Committees (Not individually listed)

The Region 5C Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coalition Executive Committee will meet on September 18, 2025 via Zoom. The agenda includes approval of minutes, budget updates, general updates from the Department of Public Health, the Housing and Community Coalition, and the planning department, as well as a review of the planner's principles of operations and discussion of old and new business.

• Budget updates
• General DPH updates
• General HMCC updates
• General planner updates and review of principles of operations
• Old business / new business

Miscellaneous Committees (Not individually listed)

The Region 5C Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coalition will hold a meeting on September 18, 2025, to discuss budget updates, Department of Public Health (DPH) information, and nominations for leadership roles. The session will be conducted via Zoom.

• Nominations for Executive Committee
• Nominations for LSAC Representative
• DPH Updates
• HMCC Updates
• Planner Updates

Miscellaneous Committees (Not individually listed)

The District Wellness Committee introduced its members and shared the location of the updated District Wellness Program Policy. The committee provided an overview of the policy, emphasizing wellness beyond food and fitness. It explained the committee’s purpose to coordinate wellness across all schools. Future meeting dates were set for Dec 10 2025, Feb 25 2026, and May 13 2026.

• Share location of the updated District Wellness Program Policy
• Overview of the District Wellness Program Policy
• Discuss purpose of the District-Wide School Wellness Committee
• Set future meeting dates: Dec 10 2025, Feb 25 2026, May 13 2026

Marine Resources Commission

The Marion Marine Resources Commission will review and approve the minutes from its August 20, 2025 meeting. It will receive a SOCOS representation report and provide updates on commission membership. The commission will discuss the Harbor Management Plan, including the Island Wharf and Bird Island projects, and will address shellfish management issues.

• Review and approve minutes from August 20, 2025
• SOCOS representation report
• Harbor Management Plan discussion
• Island Wharf project discussion
• Shellfish management discussion

The commission approved the minutes from the August 20, 2025 meeting with name spelling amendments. Vin Malkoski was nominated and unanimously voted to serve as the Marine Resources Commission representative to the Marion Stewards of Community Open Space. The meeting was adjourned at 19:09.

• Approved August 20, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Unanimously appointed Vin Malkoski as MRC representative to GOCOS

Select Board

The Marion Select Board will hold an executive session to discuss strategy for potential litigation concerning a dog owned and kept at 968 Point Road. The session is closed under G.L. 30A §21(a)(3) because open discussion could harm the town's position.

• Executive session: strategy discussion for potential litigation involving a dog at 968 Point Road

Select Board

The Marion Select Board and Water/Sewer Commissioners will hear a public complaint about a dog owned by Spencer Mello. They will consider a water and sewer abatement request for 547 Mill Street and a request from the Marion Art Center for annual road closures for the Halloween Parade on Oct. 31, 2025. The board will also discuss an escrow agreement for the Toll Brothers development and review water/sewer commitment payments of $1,561.17 and $2,183.14.

• Public hearing on complaint concerning a dog owned by Spencer Mello, 968 Point Road
• Water & Sewer abatement request for 547 Mill Street
• Escrow agreement for the Toll Brothers development project
• Water/Sewer commitment payments: $1,561.17 (final reading 8/26/2025) and $2,183.14 (final reading 9/9/2025)
• Request from Marion Art Center for annual road closures for Halloween Parade, Friday, Oct. 31, 2025

The board held a public hearing on a dog bite incident involving Gotti, a dog owned by Spencer Mello. After testimony, the board voted 2‑0‑0 to deem Gotti a dangerous dog and ordered the owner to surrender the animal within 24 hours for humane euthanasia. The board also approved road closures for the Halloween parade on Oct 31, 2025, assumed responsibility for the Marion Garden Group’s irrigation water bill, and changed the Fall Town Meeting date to Nov 24, 2025. Additional actions included accepting two water‑sewer commitments and authorizing the town administrator to sign the escrow agreement for the Toll Brothers project.

• Deemed Gotti a dangerous dog and ordered owner to surrender dog for euthanasia (2-0-0)
• Approved Halloween parade road closures on Oct 31, 2025 (2-0-0)
• Assumed water bill and maintenance for Marion Garden Group irrigation (2-0-0)
• Changed Fall Town Meeting date to Nov 24, 2025 (2-0-0)
• Accepted Water/Sewer commitment of $1,561.17 (final reading 8/26/2025) (2-0-0)
• Accepted Water/Sewer commitment of $2,183.14 (final reading 9/9/2025) (2-0-0)
• Authorized Town Administrator to sign escrow agreement for Toll Brothers project after check‑holding change (2-0-0)
• Approved Water & Sewer abatement follow‑up for 547 Mill Street (action item, no vote recorded)

Select Board

The Marion Select Board and Water/Sewer Commissioners will discuss several items, including a water and sewer abatement request for 547 Mill Street and two water/sewer commitment payments of $1,561.17 and $2,183.14. They will also consider an escrow agreement related to the Toll Brothers development and a request from the Marion Art Center for annual road closures for the Halloween Parade on October 31, 2025. Additional topics include a public hearing about a dog complaint, a playground renaming ceremony, and updates on the Department of Public Works building and Island Wharf parking.

• Water & Sewer Abatement Request — 547 Mill Street
• Water/Sewer Commitment: $1,561.17 (final reading 8/26/2025)
• Water/Sewer Commitment: $2,183.14 (final reading 9/9/2025)
• Escrow Agreement for Toll Brothers Project
• Request from Marion Art Center for annual road closures for Halloween Parade (Oct 31, 2025)

The Select Board declared Gotti a dangerous dog (2‑0‑0) and voted to have the owner surrender the dog to Animal Control for humane euthanasia within 24 hours (2‑0‑0). Additional actions approved included road closures for the Halloween parade, assuming irrigation costs for the Marion Garden Group, allowing the escrow check for the Toll Brothers project, moving the Fall Town Meeting to Nov 24, 2025, and accepting two water‑sewer commitments.

• Deemed Gotti a dangerous dog (2-0-0)
• Ordered owner to surrender Gotti for euthanasia within 24 hrs (2-0-0)
• Approved Halloween parade road closures (2-0-0)
• Assumed water bill and irrigation maintenance for Marion Garden Group (2-0-0)
• Authorized Mr. Gorman to sign escrow agreement for Toll Brothers project (2-0-0)
• Changed Fall Town Meeting date to Nov 24, 2025 (2-0-0)
• Accepted Water/Sewer commitment $1,561.17 (2-0-0)
• Accepted Water/Sewer commitment $2,183.14 (2-0-0)

Planning Board

The Marion Planning Board will hold a continued public hearing on an amendment to a major site plan and a special permit for Toll Brothers at 78 Wareham Road, covering Lots 42, 25, 27, 28C, and 29 in Residence E zoning. The board will also review draft Stormwater Management Rules and Regulations. In addition, they will approve the September 2, 2025 meeting minutes and consider a bill for The Wanderer valued at $80.00.

• Amendment to Major Site Plan and Special Permit for Toll Brothers, 78 Wareham Road (Lots 42, 25, 27, 28C, 29) – Residence E zoning
• Review of Draft Stormwater Management Rules and Regulations
• Consideration of Bill for The Wanderer – $80.00
• Approval of September 2, 2025 meeting minutes
• Community Outreach discussion

The Planning Board approved the September 2, 2025 minutes unanimously. It voted to continue the public hearing on the Toll Brothers site plan to October 6, 2025. The Board authorized payment of the $80 Wanderer invoice. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved September 2, 2025 minutes (6-0-0)
• Continued Toll Brothers public hearing to Oct 6, 2025 (6-0-0)
• Approved payment of $80 Wanderer bill (6-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0-0)

Water & Sewer Regulations Review Committee

The Water & Sewer Regulations Review Committee will meet to discuss the Water Division Rules and Regulations and the Sewer Use Regulations. The committee will also review the team's site and approve previous meeting minutes.

• Review of Water Division Rules and Regulations (01/28/21)
• Review of Sewer Use Regulations (02/23/21)
• Review of Team’s Site

The committee approved the August 20, 2025 meeting minutes with a 4‑0 vote. Members discussed recommendations to reorganize water division rules, add a definitions section, and address pavement standards, but no action was taken. The discussion of the February 23, 2021 sewer use regulations was tabled for a future meeting.

• Approved August 20, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Tabled discussion of February 23, 2021 sewer use regulations

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will meet to consider a matter regarding Residence C at One Doran Way. The board will also discuss the Heron Cove remand and approve minutes from the August 28, 2025 meeting.

• Review of One Doran Way; Residence C Zoning (Detlef Westphalen and Elizabeth O’Neill)
• Discussion regarding Heron Cove remand

The board accepted the August 28 minutes without amendment. It then closed the hearing on case 833. Finally, the board approved the requested Special Permit to add a two‑story, 400‑sq‑ft addition at One Doran Way.

• Accepted August 28 minutes (unanimous)
• Closed hearing on case 833 (5‑member roll‑call vote in favor)
• Granted Special Permit for addition at One Doran Way (5‑member roll‑call vote in favor)

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will review meeting minutes and consider several sign‑related abatements, including applications, end‑of‑month abatements, and related bills. The board will also discuss a recent salary survey and the FY26 interim revaluation. An executive session is scheduled to address abatements and exemptions per G.L.c. 30A and G.L. ¢. 59. General business and any additional matters will be addressed thereafter.

• Sign Abatement Applications
• Sign End of the Month Abatements
• Sign Bills
• Discussion of Recent Salary Survey
• FY26 Interim Revaluation

The Board approved the August 27, 2025 meeting minutes (amended) and signed motor vehicle and boat excise tax abatements, including end‑of‑month amounts of $598.63 and $170.00. It also approved a $15.00 invoice to the Plymouth County Registry of Deeds. A motion to enter Executive Session to discuss abatements was made, seconded, and approved unanimously.

• Approved August 27, 2025 meeting minutes (amended)
• Signed Motor Vehicle Excise Tax abatements
• Signed Boat Excise Tax abatements
• Signed August end‑of‑month Motor Vehicle Excise Tax abatements ($598.63)
• Signed August end‑of‑month Boat Excise Tax abatements ($170.00)
• Signed invoice to Plymouth County Registry of Deeds ($15.00)
• Approved motion to enter Executive Session to discuss abatements (unanimous Yes)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on a 48-unit condominium project at 78 Wareham Road. The body will also consider two requests for a Certificate of Compliance and review correspondence.

• Public hearing: Toll Brothers, Inc. 48-unit condo development at 78 Wareham Road
• Action item: Certificate of Compliance request for SE 041-1141 at 17 East Avenue
• Action item: Certificate of Compliance request for SE 041-1418 at 10 Hartley Lane
• Correspondence regarding Zoning Board of Appeals comments
• Approval of August 13, 2025 minutes

The Conservation Commission voted to continue the public hearing on the 48‑unit condominium development at 78 Wareham Road to September 24, 2025. It also approved Complete Certificates of Compliance for permits SE 041‑1141 (17 East Avenue) and SE 041‑1418 (10 Hartley Lane). The minutes of the August 13, 2025 meeting were approved and the commission adjourned at 7:45 PM.

• Continued public hearing on Toll Brothers 48‑unit condo project to Sep 24 2025 (approved)
• Issued Complete Certificate of Compliance for permit SE 041‑1141, 17 East Avenue (approved)
• Issued Complete Certificate of Compliance for permit SE 041‑1418, 10 Hartley Lane (approved)
• Approved minutes of the Aug 13, 2025 meeting (approved)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:45 PM (approved)

Mattapoisett River Valley Water Supply District Commission

The Mattapoisett River Valley Water District Commission will review and approve the minutes from its August 12, 2025 meeting. It will receive the Treasurer’s Report on invoices and consider the annual calendar and committee position elections. The agenda includes an update on the Water Treatment Plant (WTP) Upgrades Project and other operational reports before adjourning.

• Review and approve minutes of the August 12, 2025 MRVWDC Meeting
• Treasurer’s Report – Invoices
• Annual Calendar — Committee Position Elections
• WTP Upgrades Project
• Treatment Plant Operations Update

Mattapoisett River Valley Water Supply Protection Advisory Committee

The Mattapoisett River Valley Water Supply Protection Advisory Committee will consider approval of the August 12, 2025 meeting minutes. It will receive the Treasurer’s Report and discuss the annual calendar, including committee position elections. An annual regional meeting of water officials and a groundwater modeling update will also be presented.

• Review and approve minutes of the August 12, 2025 MRVWSPAC meeting
• Treasurer’s Report
• Annual calendar and committee position elections
• Annual Regional Meeting of Water Officials
• Groundwater modeling update by the MRV Advisory Subcommittee

Water & Sewer Regulations Review Committee

The Water & Sewer Regulations Review Committee appointed Meghan Davis to lead the water regulation changes and Nathaniel Munafo to lead the sewer regulation changes. No vote counts were recorded for these assignments. The meeting otherwise consisted of a review of existing regulations.

• Requested Meghan Davis to lead water regulation changes
• Requested Nathaniel Munafo to lead sewer regulation changes

Board of Health

The Board of Health discussed the Section 4.180 septic system denitrification regulation but took no formal action. The only vote recorded was the motion to adjourn, which passed unanimously. No approvals, denials, or tabled items were recorded.

• Motion to adjourn approved (3-0-0)

Open Space Acquisition Commission

The commission approved the August 7 minutes by a majority vote and authorized a $60.20 payment to Stearns Irrigation by unanimous vote. It also gave Rockwell unanimous authority to move forward with a contract for the river‑rock work and to sign the Notice of Intent for the Shared Use Path, noting that MOSAC will need to transfer the land to the Board of Selectmen. The committee agreed to hold in‑person meetings starting in October 2025.

• Approved August 7 minutes (majority vote: Rockwell, Friedman, Sands, Hills)
• Authorized $60.20 payment to Stearns Irrigation (unanimous vote)
• Authorized Rockwell to work with Town Administrator on contract for river‑rock work (unanimous vote)
• Authorized Rockwell to sign Notice of Intent for Shared Use Path (unanimous vote)
• Noted MOSAC must transfer Shared Use Path land to Board of Selectmen (decision noted)
• Agreed to hold in‑person meetings beginning October 2025 (committee agreement)

Select Board

The Select Board and Water/Sewer Commissioners will vote on personnel appointments, committee memberships, and special alcohol licenses. The board will also review several water and sewer financial commitments and receive reports on town infrastructure projects.

• Appointment of Jacob Cuoco as Full Time Officer
• Four special one-day alcohol beverage licenses for Marion Social Club at 44 Pumping Station Rd
• Water/Sewer commitments totaling $13,979.04 for new service, pump repair, and final readings
• Appointments to the Fireworks Committee and Southcoast Bikeway Alliance Committee
• Donation of basketball backboards from Friends of Marion Recreation to Marion Recreation

The Select Board appointed Jacob Cuoco as a full‑time police officer for a one‑year probationary period. It tabled the Vehicle Use Policy for further discussion. The board approved several committee appointments, accepted a $16,996 donation for basketball backboards, and granted four one‑day alcohol beverage licenses for the Marion Social Club. Water and sewer service commitments totaling $13,978.04 were also accepted.

• Appointed Jacob Cuoco as full‑time police officer (3‑0‑0)
• Tabled approval of Vehicle Use Policy (no vote)
• Approved non‑registered voters to serve on Fireworks Committee (3‑0‑0)
• Appointed Kerry Saltonstall to Southcoast Bikeway Alliance Committee (3‑0‑0)
• Appointed Jeremiah Daly, Laurie Host, CC Dyer, Laurie Grauer, Tara Calabrese, Linda Harju, Richard Dowd to Fireworks Committee (3‑0‑0)
• Accepted $16,996 donation for six basketball backboards (3‑0‑0)
• Approved four one‑day alcohol beverage licenses for Marion Social Club (3‑0‑0 each)
• Accepted water/sewer commitments: $1,553.64 final readings, $10,000 new sewer service, $2,270.40 low pressure pump repair, $155.00 sewer reconnection (3‑0‑0 each)

Planning Board

The board approved the draft Stormwater Management and MS4 Bylaw with a change to Section 6.B.5, voting 6‑0‑0. It also voted to close the public hearing (6‑0‑0) and to table the review of the draft Stormwater Rules and Regulations until the next meeting (6‑0‑0). Earlier agenda items included approval of two sets of minutes and adjournment of the meeting.

• Approved draft Stormwater Management and MS4 Bylaw with Section 6.B.5 amendment (6-0-0)
• Closed public hearing on stormwater bylaw (6-0-0)
• Tabled review of Draft Stormwater Management and MS4 Rules and Regulations (6-0-0)
• Approved August 4, 2025 minutes (5-0-1, Alanna Nelson abstained)
• Approved August 18, 2025 minutes (5-0-1, Ryan Burke abstained)
• Opened public hearing on stormwater bylaw (6-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0-0)

Planning Board

The board approved the draft Stormwater Management and MS4 Bylaw with a change to Section 6.B.5, voting 6‑0‑0. It also voted to table the review of the draft Stormwater Rules and Regulations until the next meeting. The August 4 and August 18 meeting minutes were approved, and the public hearing was opened, closed, and the meeting adjourned.

• Approved August 4, 2025 minutes (5-0-1)
• Approved August 18, 2025 minutes (5-0-1)
• Opened public hearing (6-0-0)
• Closed public hearing (6-0-0)
• Approved draft stormwater management and MS4 bylaw (6-0-0)
• Tabled review of draft stormwater rules and regulations (6-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0-0)

Codification Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the July 24, 2025 meeting. A vote was taken to adopt the Lincoln model for the MS4 bylaw, which passed with one member abstaining. Other topics such as animal‑control code changes, water‑use restrictions, and the zoning map were discussed but no decisions were recorded. The next meeting will be scheduled later.

• Approved minutes for 24 July 2025 (no vote tally recorded)
• Adopted Lincoln model for MS4 Bylaw (passed, one abstention)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Marion Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously approved a special permit allowing Mark Verville to replace his existing shed with a larger 16’x24’ shed that will be closer to the lot line. The hearing was formally closed, and the minutes from the July 24, 2025 meeting were accepted without amendment.

• Special permit granted for shed replacement (unanimous vote: Callow and Tifft in favor)
• Hearing on case 832 closed (all members voted in favor)
• July 24, 2025 minutes accepted as written (unanimous vote)

Board of Assessors

The Board approved the July 23, 2025 meeting minutes. It signed motor vehicle and boat excise tax abatements totaling $2,845.37, and approved several invoices to Vision Government Solutions and the Plymouth County Registry of Deeds. A $55,180.13 motor vehicle excise tax commitment was also signed. The Board voted unanimously to go into Executive Session and not return to open session.

• Approved July 23, 2025 meeting minutes (as written)
• Signed Motor Vehicle Excise Tax Abatements ($2,583.87)
• Signed Boat Excise Tax Abatements ($261.50)
• Approved Vision Government Solutions invoice for Special Calcs Review ($590.00)
• Approved Vision Government Solutions invoice for Special Calcs Review ($5,310.00)
• Approved Vision Government Solutions invoice for Data Collection ($750.00)
• Approved Plymouth County Registry of Deeds invoice ($12.50)
• Approved 2025-04 Motor Vehicle Excise Tax Commitment ($55,180.13)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission held a public hearing on a Toll Brothers notice of intent to build a 48‑unit condominium at 78 Wareham Road. An action item was a request for a Certificate of Compliance for Laurence E. Reinhart, Tr., East Avenue Trust. A comment was noted for ZBA regarding 1 Doran Way. No approvals, denials, or votes were recorded.

Energy Management Committee

The committee will review solar initiatives for the DPW in FY26 and a proposal for municipal fleet electrification. Members will also receive reports regarding the Cape and Vineyard Electrical Cooperative and Green Communities.

• DPW Solar in FY26
• Municipal Fleet Electrification Strategy Proposal
• Cape and Vineyard Electrical Cooperative (CVEC) report
• Green Communities report
• Future Generation Wind Energy Saving Fund

The committee approved the July 28, 2025 meeting minutes. It noted that a letter to the Select Board about DPW Solar FY26 has been sent but no response yet. Marion was announced as a participant in the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center’s On‑Street Charging Solutions Program and learned of the Green School Works funding opportunity. The next meeting date was changed from September 22 to September 29, 2025.

• Approved July 28, 2025 meeting minutes
• Changed next meeting date from Sept 22 to Sept 29, 2025

Energy Management Committee

The committee will review solar plans for the DPW in FY26 and a proposal for municipal fleet electrification. Members will also discuss on-street charging solutions and green school works.

• DPW Solar in FY26
• Municipal Fleet Electrification Strategy Proposal
• Future Generation Wind Energy Saving Fund
• On-street charging solutions program
• Green school works

Water & Sewer Regulations Review Committee

The Marion Water & Sewer Regulations Review Committee will meet to organize its operations and discuss the review process for town water and sewer regulations.

• Organization of Committee
• Approval of Meeting Schedule
• Discussion of Review Process

The Water & Sewer Regulations Review Committee held a vote to organize itself. John W. Hoagland was appointed chair and Sean Sweeney was appointed clerk. No other actions were taken.

• Appointed John W. Hoagland as Chair (approved)
• Appointed Sean Sweeney as Clerk (approved)

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission is reviewing updates from consultant Eric Dray regarding cemetery survey plans and National Register nominations. The body is also discussing CPC membership for the FY 27 committee and reviewing July permits.

• National Register nomination forms for Marconi Station and Tremont Advent Campground
• Identification of approximately 40 additional properties for survey
• CPC membership appointment of Will Tifft for FY 27 committee
• Review of July permits
• Welcome letter sent to 416-418 Front Street

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the June 5, 2025 meeting. Members approved Will Ti’s appointment to the CPC for fiscal year 2027 with all members concurring. The next commission meeting was scheduled for October 16, 2025 at the Elizabeth Taber Library.

• Approved June 5, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Appointed Will Ti to CPC FY 27 committee (all concur)
• Scheduled next meeting for October 16, 2025 at Elizabeth Taber Library

Select Board

The Select Board discussed five‑year strategic goals, demographics, housing needs, resiliency, and the Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plan, but made no decisions on those topics. A motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Hoagland, seconded by Mr. Hills, and passed with a 3‑0‑0 vote. No other actions were approved, denied, or tabled.

• Adjourned meeting (3-0-0)

Marine Resources Commission

The Marine Resources Commission reviewed and approved the minutes from the July 16, 2025 meeting after a motion by Scott Cowell and a second by Cheryl Souza. The Harbor Management Plan RFP was noted as submitted, and painting of parking spaces at Island Wharf was announced. Service awards were presented to four individuals.

• Approved July 16, 2025 minutes (motion proposed by Scott Cowell, seconded by Cheryl Souza)

Planning Board

The Board approved the June 5, 2025 Select Board Joint Meeting minutes (vote 5-0-0). It voted to open the continued public hearing on the Toll Brothers site‑plan amendment (vote 5-0-0). The Board then moved to continue that hearing until September 15, 2025, at 7:05 pm (vote 5-0-0). Finally, the Board adjourned the meeting (vote 5-0-0).

• Approved June 5, 2025 Select Board minutes (5-0-0)
• Opened continued public hearing on Toll Brothers amendment (5-0-0)
• Continued public hearing until Sept 15, 2025 at 7:05 pm (5-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0-0)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will review several requests for determinations of applicability and notices of intent. Discussions include projects ranging from residential renovations to athletic field improvements and road resurfacing. The body will also consider an extension permit for The Cove in Marion Trust.

• Public hearing for pier and float improvements at 302 Delano Road
• Public hearing for athletic field grading and irrigation at 135 Marion Road
• Public hearing for grading and resurfacing of multiple roads including Dexter and Wilson Roads
• Public hearing for cobble and sand beach nourishment at 136 Point Road
• Payment of $65 to Massachusetts Association of Conservation Commissions

The Marion Conservation Commission approved the July 9, 2025 minutes and authorized a $65 payment to the Massachusetts Association of Conservation Commissions. It granted an extension permit for The Cove project, appointed Jeff Doubrava as the commission’s representative to the Community Preservation Committee, and issued several orders and negative determinations, including a pier improvement order for the Zelia E. Kenyon Trust.

• Approved July 9, 2025 meeting minutes
• Authorized $65 payment to MACC
• Granted extension permit for Order of Conditions SE 041‑1398 (The Cove)
• Appointed Jeff Doubrava as Conservation Commission representative to the CPC
• Issued Order of Conditions SE 041‑1470 for pier and float improvements at 302 Delano Road
• Issued Amended Order of Conditions SE 041‑1416 for boat ramp reorientation and elevated deck at 13 East Avenue
• Issued Negative Determination for Japanese knotweed management at 24 Brook Haven Lane
• Issued Negative Determination for demolition of dilapidated home at 988 Point Road

Board of Health

The Board approved the minutes from April 17, June 26, and July 17, 2025. It approved ordering 50 doses of the new Covid‑19 vaccine when available. The Board also approved Health Agent Gabrielle Almeida to sign off on septic plans. The meeting was adjourned at 5:20 p.m.

• Approved April 17, 2025 minutes (vote 2-0-0)
• Approved June 26, 2025 minutes (vote 2-0-0)
• Approved July 17, 2025 minutes (vote 2-0-0)
• Approved ordering 50 doses of new Covid vaccine
• Approved Ms. Almeida to sign off on septic plans
• Adjourned meeting (vote 3-0-0)

Open Space Acquisition Commission

The commission approved the July 3, 2025 meeting minutes by majority vote. Members agreed to increase the safety fence height on Point Road to 48 inches and to revise the fence design details offline. Adele will draft a letter to nearby residents about Great Swamp Fire maintenance work. Discussion of the Island Wharf project was postponed to the September meeting.

• Approved July 3, 2025 meeting minutes (majority vote: Rockwell, Sands, Hills)
• Agreed to change safety fence height to 48 inches (John to amend design)
• Adele to prepare draft letter to immediate abutters for Great Swamp Fire maintenance
• John and Norm to revise safety fence design details offline and present revised plans later
• John to talk to the contractor about speeding up Point Road work
• Committee will discuss Island Wharf project at September meeting
• Meeting adjourned unanimously

Select Board

The Select Board approved routine items including meeting minutes, a one‑day alcohol license, and road closures for the Christmas Stroll. It appointed eight members to the Water/Sewer Regulation Review Committee and approved a waiver to use a 4" SDR‑35 pipe for the 49 Water Street water/sewer project. The Board also approved a one‑way exit and angled parking lines at Island Wharf and authorized water/sewer commitments totaling $5,471.95. A request to open a road for the same project was not approved.

• Approved June 3‑July 1 meeting minutes (3‑0‑0)
• Approved Special One Day Alcohol Beverage License for Pro Bartending Service (3‑0‑0)
• Approved road closures for Christmas Stroll on Dec 14, 2025 (3‑0‑0)
• Appointed Kevin Halligan, Sr., Sean Sweeney, Albin Johnson, John Hoagland, Lori Desmarais, Meghan Davis, Nathaniel Munafo, and Geoffrey Gorman to Water/Sewer Regulation Review Committee (3‑0‑0)
• Approved waiver to use 4" SDR‑35 sewer line instead of 6" ductile iron pipe for 49 Water Street (3‑0‑0)
• Did not approve request to open road for 49 Water Street water service
• Approved motion for one‑way exit and angled parking lines at Island Wharf (3‑0‑0)
• Approved water/sewer commitments totaling $5,471.95 (3‑0‑0)

Planning Board

The board endorsed the ANR application for 586 Front Street and approved the amended engineering services agreement for 78 Wareham Road. It voted to table the decision on whether to pursue a general or zoning MS4 stormwater bylaw, then approved a motion that the bylaw apply town‑wide and endorsed advertising the draft bylaw for the September 2, 2025 meeting. All votes were unanimous except the town‑wide applicability motion, which passed 4‑1‑0.

• Approved July 21 minutes (5-0-0)
• Endorsed ANR plan for 586 Front Street (5-0-0)
• Approved Field Engineering amendment for 78 Wareham Road (5-0-0)
• Tabled decision on general vs zoning MS4 bylaw (5-0-0)
• Motion that MS4 bylaw apply town‑wide passed (4-1-0)
• Endorsed and advertised draft MS4 bylaw for Sept 2 meeting (5-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0-0)

Planning Board

The Marion MS4 Subcommittee unanimously approved the minutes from the July 14 meeting. The board voted 4‑0‑1 (one abstention) to submit the Lincoln, MA stormwater management bylaw as Marion's draft for review by the Planning Board. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved July 14, 2025 minutes (5-0-0)
• Submitted Lincoln stormwater bylaw to Planning Board for review (4-0-1, 1 abstention)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0-0)

Cemetery Commissioners

The board approved the minutes from the April 16 meeting. It authorized $6,000 for cleaning headstones in Evergreen Cemetery. It also approved a $4,660 contract with Bartlett Tree for tree work in Evergreen. Additional items such as fence estimates and vegetation clearing were noted for follow‑up.

• Approved April 16 minutes
• Approved $6,000 headstone cleaning work in Evergreen Cemetery
• Approved $4,660 tree work contract with Bartlett Tree for Evergreen Cemetery

Energy Management Committee

The committee approved the June 26, 2025 meeting minutes and reorganized its FY25 leadership, naming Christian Ingerslev as chair, Wistar Wood as clerk, and Alanna Nelson as CVEC representative. The committee did not approve the DPW solar proposal for FY26, noting a $96,000 outlay would require a town vote. Action items were assigned to contact developers for a refreshed solar quote, produce a “Thank You, Green Communities” video by Halloween, and secure speaker David Green for a community event.

• Approved June 26, 2025 meeting minutes
• Reorganized FY25 leadership: Christian Ingerslev chair, Wistar Wood clerk, Alanna Nelson CVEC rep
• DPW solar proposal for FY26 not approved
• Assigned Alanna Nelson and Kim Holbrook to create “Thank You, Green Communities” video by Halloween
• Assigned Wistar Wood to contact My Generation Energy and other developers for a refreshed solar quote
• Assigned Wistar Wood to secure David Green as speaker and explore co‑hosting groups

Codification Committee

The committee reviewed and agreed to several specific changes to the town's codified bylaws, including updates to principal uses, multifamily housing density, special permits, nonconforming uses, signage regulations, and definitions. No votes were recorded, but each item was noted as agreed to during the meeting. Proposed new changes to other articles were discussed but not decided.

• Approved change to 230-4.2 Table of Principal Uses (item G and two changes to item K)
• Approved rewrite of 230-5.3 Multifamily Residential Housing to reduce density from 12 to 8 units per acre
• Included changes to 230-5.6 and 230-5.6B that were missed on a previous change
• Approved relocation of wording from 230-6.1D to 230-6.1E(2) at the Building Commissioner's request
• Approved new wording for 230-6.2 Signs (enforcement concerns noted)
• Approved change to 230-6.2D(4) Signs per the Town Administrator's request
• Approved removal of unnecessary words and addition of a Self-Storage definition in 230-11.2 Definitions

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Marion Zoning Board of Appeals voted unanimously to grant David A. Pina a variance allowing a single‑family dwelling on lot 10 of Assessors’ Map 11. The Board also approved the June 12, 2025 minutes and re‑appointed Chair Cynthia Callow. All actions were recorded with roll‑call votes.

• Granted variance for single‑family dwelling on lot 10 (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Accepted June 12, 2025 meeting minutes as written (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Re‑appointed Cynthia Callow as Chair (unanimous roll‑call vote)

Board of Assessors

The Board approved the May 20 and June 24, 2025 meeting minutes. It signed motor vehicle and boat excise tax abatements, including June end‑of‑month abatements of $1,978.88 and $258.00. The Board also approved a sewer betterment payment of $8,818.78, several invoices totaling $21,184.00, and adopted a $250 fee for taxpayers who did not return Income and Expense Forms. The motion to adjourn was carried.

• Approved May 20 and June 24, 2025 meeting minutes (as written)
• Signed Motor Vehicle and Boat Excise Tax Abatements
• Approved June end‑of‑month Motor Vehicle Excise Tax Abatements ($1,978.88)
• Approved June end‑of‑month Boat Excise Tax Abatements ($258.00)
• Approved Sewer Betterment payment to 17 Ryder Lane LLC ($8,818.78)
• Approved invoices: Vision Government Solutions ($18,784.00 and $900.00) and Real Estate Research Consultants ($1,500.00)
• Adopted $250 fee for taxpayers who did not return Income and Expense Forms
• Motion to adjourn carried

Select Board

The Select Board unanimously appointed Officer Sommer Cardosa as Police Sergeant for a one‑year probationary period. The board also appointed Adam Murphy as a full‑time police officer, approved two one‑day alcohol beverage licenses, and appointed Alex Hansell as a full member of the Conservation Commission. Additional board and committee reappointments were approved, and the recreation director was instructed to notify the Silvershell Beach basketball league that it will not return next season.

• Appointed Officer Sommer Cardosa as Police Sergeant (vote 3-0-0)
• Appointed Adam Murphy as full‑time police officer (vote 3-0-0)
• Approved Special One‑Day Alcohol Beverage License for Marion Art Center, Cocktails by the Sea (July 25, 2025) (vote 3-0-0)
• Approved Special One‑Day Alcohol Beverage License for ICJ Corp – Marion Music Hall (August 1, 2025) (vote 3-0-0)
• Appointed Alex Hansell as full member of the Conservation Commission (vote 3-0-0)
• Approved reappointments of various boards and committees (vote not specified)
• Directed recreation director to notify Silvershell Beach basketball league it will not return next season (no formal vote recorded)

Planning Board

The board approved the Revised Marion Zoning Map reflecting zoning as of June 2025 with a 6‑0‑0 vote. It also approved a $10,000 53G account for the Toll Brothers project at 78 Wareham Road, again 6‑0‑0. The public hearing on the project was continued to August 18, 2025, and the meeting minutes from July 7 were accepted unanimously.

• Adopt Revised Marion Zoning Map (6-0-0)
• Approve $10,000 53G account for 78 Wareham Road project (6-0-0)
• Continue public hearing on 78 Wareham Road to Aug 18, 2025 (6-0-0)
• Accept July 7, 2025 minutes as amended (5-0-0)
• Adjourn meeting at 8:42 pm (6-0-0)

Board of Health

The Board approved the May 1 and June 5, 2025 meeting minutes by a 2‑0‑0 vote. It voted that the property at 651 Point Road must connect to the town’s sewer system. The meeting was adjourned at 4:45 p.m. by a 2‑0‑0 vote.

• Approved May 1 2025 meeting minutes (2-0-0)
• Approved June 5 2025 meeting minutes (2-0-0)
• Required 651 Point Road to connect to town sewer system (vote recorded, tally not specified)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:45 p.m. (2-0-0)

Parks & Tree Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the previous meeting. It adopted a policy requiring a public hearing before any town street tree is removed, unless the Tree Warden declares the tree unsafe. The planned planting of 12 new street trees was placed on hold until cooler, wetter weather.

• Approved previous meeting minutes
• Adopted hearing requirement for street tree removal, with safety‑hazard exception
• Placed 12 new street‑tree plantings on hold pending weather

Marine Resources Commission

The commission accepted the May 21 and June 18 minutes and heard reports on harbor management, budget, moorings, and patrol‑boat issues. A request to transfer $13,000 for float construction was noted, but no vote or approval was recorded. Discussions on Island Wharf parking and Maritime Center lighting continued without a final decision.

Planning Board

The board approved the June 23, 2025 minutes (4‑0‑0) and the meeting schedule (5‑0‑0). Members agreed to examine the Lincoln, MA stormwater management bylaw and its regulations and to submit comments on both that and the June 23 draft bylaw before the July 28 meeting. The subcommittee will also provide an update to the Planning Board at its July 21 meeting.

• Approved June 23, 2025 minutes (4-0-0)
• Approved meeting schedule (5-0-0)
• Agreed to review Lincoln, MA stormwater bylaw and regulations before July 28
• Agreed to submit comments on Lincoln bylaw and June 23 draft bylaw before July 28
• Agreed to update Planning Board at July 21 meeting

Department of Public Works Building Committee

The Department of Public Works Building Committee approved a change order to add roof‑mounted snow guards to the project. The cost of the snow guards was set at $30,354.56. The motion was made, seconded, and unanimously approved by the four voting committee members.

• Approved $30,354.56 snow guard change order (unanimous 4‑0)

Conservation Commission

The Marion Conservation Commission approved the appointment of Associate Member Alex Hansell as a voting member. The commission also approved payment of the Massachusetts Association of Conservation Commissions annual dues of $475. Minutes from the June 11 and June 25, 2025 meetings were approved, and the meeting was adjourned at 7:14 PM.

• Approved appointment of Alex Hansell as voting member (approved by M. Seeberg, M. Shultz, S. Walsh, J. Doubrava)
• Approved payment of MACC annual dues $475 (approved by M. Seeberg, M. Shultz, S. Walsh, J. Doubrava)
• Approved minutes of the June 11, 2025 meeting (approved by M. Seeberg, Tom Drechsler, J. Doubrava)
• Approved minutes of the June 25, 2025 meeting (approved by M. Shultz, S. Walsh, J. Doubrava)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:14 PM (approved by M. Seeberg, M. Shultz, S. Walsh, J. Doubrava)

Planning Board

The Marion Planning Board approved the June 2, 2025 minutes with a unanimous vote. It also approved a comment to the Zoning Board of Appeals stating no objection to granting a variance for David A. Pina’s lot. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved June 2, 2025 minutes (7-0-0)
• Approved comment to ZBA supporting variance for Lot 11 (7-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0-0)

Open Space Acquisition Commission

The Open Space Acquisition Commission approved the minutes from the June 5, 2025 meeting, with members Rockwell, Sands and de Groot voting in favor and Hills abstaining. The committee then adjourned the meeting unanimously. No other items were formally decided; discussions on Great Swamp Road, Grassi Bog, Island Wharf and park projects will continue at future meetings.

• Approved June 5, 2025 minutes (3‑0 vote, 1 abstention)
• Adjourned meeting unanimously

Select Board

The board approved a $28.15 water‑fee abatement for 270 A Delano Road and a two‑week permit extension for a mobile home at 507 Delano Road. It adopted the charter for the Water/Sewer Regulations Review Committee and reappointed Donna Hemphill to the Memorial Day and Veterans Day committees. Major water‑sewer billing commitments of $2,800.61 and $1,199,301.76 were approved, while a $2,434.25 pump‑repair invoice was tabled for more information.

• Approved $28.15 water fee abatement for 270 A Delano Road (3-0-0)
• Approved two‑week mobile home & trailer permit extension at 507 Delano Road (3-0-0)
• Approved charter for Water/Sewer Regulations Review Committee (3-0-0)
• Approved reappointment of Donna Hemphill to Memorial Day and Veterans Day committees (3-0-0)
• Approved water & sewer quarterly billing of $2,800.61 (6/13/2025) (3-0-0)
• Approved water & sewer quarterly billing of $1,199,301.76 (6/17/2025) (3-0-0)
• Tabled $2,434.25 low pressure pump repair invoice for further information
• Reappointed Emergency Management staff (Brian Jackvony, Adam Murphy, Richard Nighelli) to one‑year terms (3-0-0 each)

Stewards of Community Open Space

The committee approved the December 10, 2024 meeting minutes with changes. The Open Space and Recreation Plan (OSRP) was approved. Members agreed to hold the next meeting in September 2025.

• Approved December 10, 2024 meeting minutes (with changes)
• Approved Open Space and Recreation Plan (OSRP)
• Scheduled next meeting for September 2025 (consensus)

Board of Health

The Board of Health voted 2-0-0 to double camp fees when an application is submitted less than 90 days before a camp opens. The board also approved a motion to adjourn the meeting, voting 2-0-0. No other actions were decided; the septic system repair discussion resulted in no vote.

• Approved doubling camp fees if application filed <90 days before opening (2-0-0)
• Approved adjournment of meeting (2-0-0)

Energy Management Committee

The committee approved the meeting minutes from May 19, 2025 with a unanimous vote. No other actions were formally decided; members discussed Future Generation Wind revenue, reviewed a CVEC presentation, and noted that new Level 2 chargers are not connected. The committee also indicated it will follow up on a script for Green Communities outreach and consider reinstalling removed Level 7 chargers, but these items were not voted on.

• Approved May 19, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The commission approved an Order of Conditions authorizing herbicide treatment of invasive Phragmites at Brainard Marsh, with signage and annual monitoring requirements. It also appointed Shaun Walsh as Vice Chair and issued a Complete Certificate of Compliance for 28 Wareham Road. The public hearing on the Phragmites project was closed, and the meeting was adjourned at 7:43 PM.

• Closed public hearing – approved (Matt Shultz, Emil Assing, Shaun Walsh voted yes; Jeff Doubrava abstained)
• Issued Complete Certificate of Compliance for 28 Wareham Road – approved (Jeff Doubrava, Matt Shultz, Emil Assing, Shaun Walsh)
• Appointed Shaun Walsh as Vice Chair – approved (Jeff Doubrava, Matt Shultz, Emil Assing, Shaun Walsh)
• Issued Order of Conditions for Sippican Lands Trust invasive Phragmites treatment – approved (Matt Shultz, Emil Assing, Shaun Walsh voted yes; Jeff Doubrava abstained)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:43 PM – approved (Jeff Doubrava, Matt Shultz, Emil Assing, Shaun Walsh)

Planning Board

The subcommittee elected Tucker Burr as chair with a 5‑0‑0 vote. Members approved the draft Marion MS4 Bylaw dated March 20, 2025. The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous motion. The next subcommittee meeting is set for July 14, 2025.

• Elected Tucker Burr as Chair (5-0-0)
• Approved Draft Marion MS4 Bylaw (dated March 20, 2025)
• Adopted motion to adjourn (5-0-0)
• Scheduled next meeting for July 14, 2025

Marine Resources Commission

The Marine Resources Commission discussed harbor management, landscaping, emergency responses, staffing, mooring fees, island wharf parking, and shellfish programs. No approvals, denials, or other formal actions were recorded. The meeting was adjourned after a motion to adjourn was proposed by Scott Cowell and seconded by Jim Stewart.

Select Board

The Select Board approved the minutes from May 6 and May 20, 2025. It also approved an easement for electrical service at the Department of Public Works building and renewed Bryant Brothers Shellfish Company's aquaculture license. The Board granted special one‑day alcohol beverage licenses for the Annual Town Party on July 26 (rain date July 27) and for a family party on August 2 at the Marion Social Club. Additionally, James MacDonald was appointed as a permanent Special Police Officer.

• Approved minutes from May 6, 2025 (3-0-0)
• Approved minutes from May 20, 2025 (3-0-0)
• Approved easement for electrical service at DPW building (3-0-0)
• Approved renewal of Bryant Brothers Shellfish Co. aquaculture license (3-0-0)
• Approved Special One Day Alcohol Beverage License for Annual Town Party July 26 (3-0-0)
• Approved Special One Day Alcohol Beverage License for Family Party Aug 2 (3-0-0)
• Approved appointment of James MacDonald as permanent Special Police Officer (3-0-0)
• Approved three‑year terms for police and EMS staff (Bourgault, Nighelli, Savery) (3-0-0)

Select Board

The Select Board answered questions about the Codification Committee, reviewed its history and provided a current Resolution Table. No substantive actions or approvals were taken. At 9:34 am the board voted 2‑0‑0 to adjourn the meeting.

• Adjourned meeting (vote 2-0-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Marion Zoning Board of Appeals granted Sippican Holdings LLC a use variance and a parking‑reduction variance to convert the commercial building at 14 Barnabas Road into up to 50 multifamily units. The board also approved the minutes from the April 24 and May 22, 2025 meetings. Both actions were approved by roll‑call vote with all members in favor.

• Approved use and parking‑reduction variance for 14 Barnabas Rd (unanimous)
• Approved acceptance of April 24, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved acceptance of May 22, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Pathway Committee

The committee unanimously approved Paula Meere to continue as clerk for another year. John Rockwell was unanimously elected to serve as chair of the Pathway Committee. The members also unanimously recommended Lorraine Heffernan as the committee’s representative to the Stewards of Community Open Space.

• Approved Paula Meere as clerk (unanimous)
• Elected John Rockwell as chair (unanimous)
• Recommended Lorraine Heffernan as representative to Stewards of Community Open Space (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission closed the public hearing on the Arrowhead Lane project and approved two MACC course bills at $110 each. It issued a Complete Certificate of Compliance to Jonathan & Jill Castle and adopted an Order of Conditions for Geoffrey Gilson’s reconstruction project, including a no‑disturbance requirement for the 15‑foot brush line. The commission recommended Shaun Walsh continue as the SOCOS representative and postponed selection of a Community Preservation Committee representative. The May 28, 2025 minutes were approved and the meeting was adjourned at 7:35 PM.

• Closed public hearing on 3 Arrowhead Lane (approved)
• Approved two MACC course bills at $110 each (approved)
• Issued Complete Certificate of Compliance to Jonathan & Jill Castle, 406 Point Road (approved)
• Recommended Shaun Walsh continue as SOCOS representative (approved)
• Postponed selection of Community Preservation Committee representative (postponed)
• Issued Order of Conditions to Geoffrey Gilson for reconstruction at 3 Arrowhead Lane, including 15‑foot no‑disturbance condition (approved)
• Approved minutes of May 28, 2025 meeting (approved)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:35 PM (approved)

Planning Board

The June 5 meeting reviewed the schedule for the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) bylaw and outlined a proposed committee makeup. No formal votes, approvals, or denials were recorded; the board only discussed next steps.

Board of Health

The Board approved the reappointment of five staff members with a 3-0-0 vote. It voted 3-0-0 to offer the Health Agent position to Gabrielle Almeida. The Board granted a variance for the septic system at 2 Edwards Bridge Road, also by a 3-0-0 vote. Finally, the Board reorganized its leadership, appointing Johnson as Chair, Hoffer as Vice Chair, and Howard as Clerk, with a 3-0-0 vote.

• Reappointed Megan daCosta, David Flaherty, Susan Griffith, Gabrielle Almeida, Shallyn Carreiro (3-0-0)
• Offered Health Agent position to Gabrielle Almeida (3-0-0)
• Granted variance for 2 Edwards Bridge Road septic system (3-0-0)
• Reorganized Board: Johnson Chair, Hoffer Vice Chair, Howard Clerk (3-0-0)

Open Space Acquisition Commission

The commission approved the May 1, 2025 meeting minutes by a majority vote. Members unanimously elected John Rockwell as Chair, Tom Friedman as Vice Chair, and Kitty de Groot as Clerk. John Rockwell was also unanimously chosen as the commission’s representative to the Community Preservation Committee and to the Stewards of Community Open Space. The executive session on land acquisition was postponed to the July meeting.

• Approved May 1 minutes (majority vote; de Groot abstained)
• Elected John Rockwell as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Tom Friedman as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Kitty de Groot as Clerk (unanimous)
• Selected John Rockwell as Community Preservation Committee rep (unanimous)
• Selected John Rockwell as Stewards of Community Open Space rep (unanimous)
• Postponed executive session on land acquisition to July (no vote)
• Scheduled site visits for fire‑road maintenance, prioritizing Great Swamp

Historical Commission

The commission voted unanimously to approve the minutes from the May 1, 2025 meeting. The Marion Village Local Historic District Study Committee proposal did not receive the required two‑thirds majority and will not move forward. The commission scheduled the next meeting for Thursday, August 21, 2025, from 4:00‑5:30 p.m. at the Elizabeth Taber Library.

• Approved May 1, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Marion Village Local Historic District Study Committee proposal not approved (insufficient 2/3 majority)
• Set next meeting for Aug 21, 2025, 4:00‑5:30 p.m. at Elizabeth Taber Library

Select Board

The Select Board voted 2-1-0 to place the new Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) committee under the Planning Board, with Norman Hills opposing. The Planning Board then voted unanimously (5-0-0) to have the Planning Board organize the committee. The meeting was adjourned by a 3-0-0 vote.

• Select Board approved placing MS4 committee under Planning Board (2-1-0)
• Planning Board approved organizing the MS4 committee (5-0-0)
• Select Board adjourned meeting (3-0-0)

Board of Assessors

The Board decided to send a Vision Government Solutions data collector to list and measure all Sippican Holdings buildings before FY26 billing. It signed motor vehicle and boat excise tax abatements, a real‑estate abatement correction, and a sewer betterment of $8,131.32. The Board also approved May end‑of‑month motor vehicle and boat tax abatements totaling $4,941.23 and $214.75, and then adjourned the meeting.

• Approved sending Vision Government Solutions data collector for full property inventory
• Signed Motor Vehicle Excise Tax Abatements
• Signed Boat Excise Tax Abatements
• Signed Real Estate Abatement Certificate correction for William Saunders, Jr.
• Signed Sewer Betterment for Kenneth and Carol Nye ($8,131.32)
• Signed May End‑of‑Month Motor Vehicle Excise Tax Abatements ($4,941.23)
• Signed May End‑of‑Month Boat Excise Tax Abatements ($214.75)
• Motion to adjourn carried

Select Board

The board approved the relocation of a joint Verizon/Eversource pole on Wareham Road (3‑0‑0). It adopted new containment and muzzle requirements for a dog owned by Verena Hultsch (3‑0‑0). Water rates will stay at FY2025 levels while sewer rates will rise 1.5% base and 4.5% tier (both 3‑0‑0). The board also dissolved the Historic Study District Committee, accepted a sexual abuse prevention policy, approved a one‑day alcohol license for Marion Music Hall, and granted a farmer’s market permit for Independent Fermentations Brewing, each with a 3‑0‑0 vote.

• Approved relocation of Verizon/Eversource pole on Wareham Road (3-0-0)
• Adopted dog containment and muzzle conditions for Georgie (3-0-0)
• Kept water rates at FY2025 levels for FY2026 (3-0-0)
• Approved FY2026 sewer rate increase (1.5% base, 4.5% tier) (3-0-0)
• Dissolved Historic Study District Committee (3-0-0)
• Accepted Sexual Abuse and Misconduct Prevention Policy (3-0-0)
• Approved Special One Day Alcohol Beverage License for Marion Music Hall (3-0-0)
• Approved Farmer’s Market Permit for Independent Fermentations Brewing (3-0-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board voted to elect Andrew Daniel as Chair, Alanna Nelson as Vice Chair, and Eileen Marum as Clerk. Ryan Burke was appointed as the SRPEDD representative and Tucker Burr as the Community Preservation Committee representative. The Board also approved the May 5, 2025 minutes, closed the public hearing on the Oakdale Avenue special permit, and ruled that the 13 Barnabas Road parking upgrade does not require a Site Plan Review.

• Elected Andrew Daniel as Chair (vote 4-0-0)
• Elected Alanna Nelson as Vice Chair (vote 7-0-0)
• Elected Eileen Marum as Clerk (vote 7-0-0)
• Appointed Ryan Burke as SRPEDD representative (vote 6-1-0)
• Appointed Tucker Burr as Community Preservation Committee representative (vote 7-0-0)
• Approved May 5, 2025 minutes (vote 7-0-0)
• Closed public hearing on Oakdale Avenue special permit (vote 7-0-0)
• Determined 13 Barnabas Road parking upgrade does not need Site Plan Review (vote 7-0-0)

Conservation Commission

The Marion Conservation Commission voted to issue several Orders of Conditions for property improvements, including pier repairs, a single‑family dwelling reconstruction, a handicap ramp, and a seawall. It also issued Negative Determinations for a deck project and a patio addition, and approved a $110 MACC course bill. All motions were adopted and the meeting adjourned at 8:49 PM.

• Approved Order of Conditions SE 041‑1464 for Robert Luchetti pier repairs with seasonal work restriction
• Approved Order of Conditions SE 041‑1465 for Oren Robinson dwelling, requiring boulders along property line
• Issued Negative Determination to Monica Gracia for deck, portico and grading project
• Issued Negative Determination to Hurley Nominee Trust for blue‑stone patio, prohibiting boulders
• Approved Order of Conditions SE 041‑1466 for Joseph Irvine handicap ramp and parking improvements
• Approved Order of Conditions SE 041‑1467 for Dean B. Burpee seawall reconstruction
• Issued Negative Determination to Matt & Sara Shultz for gravel driveway and cobble stone apron
• Approved Massachusetts Association of Conservation Commissions (MACC) course bill for $110

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Marion Zoning Board of Appeals voted to continue the hearing on case #830, a variance request for 14 Barnabas Road, to June 12, 2025, with affirmative roll‑call votes from Baldwin, Tifft, Callow, Nilson, and Engwert. The board also approved the minutes of the May 8, 2025 meeting by unanimous roll‑call vote. Additionally, the board chose to defer any motion on adopting a Teams online option until September. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Postponed hearing on variance case #830 to June 12, 2025 (affirmative votes: Baldwin, Tifft, Callow, Nilson, Engwert)
• Approved minutes of May 8, 2025 Zoning Board meeting (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Deferred motion on online Teams option; discussion to be revisited in September
• Adjourned public meeting to Executive Session

Board of Assessors

The Marion Board of Assessors approved the prior meeting minutes and signed tax abatements for motor vehicles and boats. It approved several invoices, a motor vehicle commitment, and two betterment payoffs. The board also nominated and elected George T.J. Walker as Chairman. The meeting adjourned at 6:02 P.M.

• Approved May 7, 2025 meeting minutes (as amended)
• Signed Motor Vehicle Excise Tax abatements
• Signed Boat Excise Tax abatements
• Approved invoice $65.21 mileage for Linda Dessert
• Approved invoice $1,500 for MAAO conference attendance
• Signed Betterment Payoff $8,450.17 for Tracy Beale, 7 Blueberry Way
• Approved Motor Vehicle Commitment 2025-03 for $61,225.81
• Nominated and elected George T.J. Walker as Chairman (motion carried)

Marine Resources Commission

The commission approved the minutes from the April 16, 2025 meeting. The FY 2026 town budget was recorded as approved at the town meeting, while the capital replacement cost for Old Landing floats was recorded as not approved. The meeting was adjourned.

• Approved April 16, 2025 meeting minutes
• FY 2026 budget approved at town meeting (noted by commission)
• Capital replacement cost for Old Landing floats not approved
• Motion to adjourn carried

Select Board

The Select Board voted to appoint Randy L. Parker as Chair, John W. Hoagland as Vice Chair, and Norman A. Hills as Clerk. The Board also appointed Nathan Oliveira as a full‑time police officer and John Morgan to the Historic Commission. It approved a special one‑day alcohol beverage license and a road closure for St. Gabriel’s Episcopal Church on June 8, 2025. Finally, the Board designated the Public Health Director, Council on Aging Director, Police Chief and Fire Chief as the decision‑making authority for the Opioid Settlement Funds.

• Appointed Randy L. Parker as Chair (3-0-0)
• Appointed John W. Hoagland as Vice Chair (3-0-0)
• Appointed Norman A. Hills as Clerk (3-0-0)
• Appointed Nathan Oliveira as full‑time police officer (3-0-0)
• Appointed John Morgan to Historic Commission (3-0-0)
• Approved Special One‑Day Alcohol Beverage License for St. Gabriel’s Episcopal Church (3-0-0)
• Approved Road closure of South Street for St. Gabriel’s Episcopal Church event (3-0-0)
• Appointed Public Health Director, Council on Aging Director, Police Chief and Fire Chief as decision‑makers for Opioid Settlement Funds (3-0-0)

Energy Management Committee

The committee approved the March 24, 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous vote. No other formal actions were taken; members discussed the revocation of the Stretch Energy Code, grant payment timing, and possible energy projects, and assigned follow‑up tasks such as contacting the grant administrator and sharing vehicle‑charging program information.

• Approved March 24, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The commission approved a motion to postpone the public hearing for the Oren Robinson Revocable Trust project at 16 Spinnaker Lane to the May 28, 2025 meeting. Members also approved the minutes from the April 23, 2025 meeting. The meeting was then adjourned at 7:31 PM.

• Continue public hearing for 16 Spinnaker Lane to May 28 2025 – approved (Doubrava, Seeberg, Assing, Walsh voted)
• Approve minutes of the April 23 2025 meeting – approved (Seeberg, Walsh, Doubrava voted; Assing abstained)
• Adjourn meeting at 7:31 PM – approved (Assing, Walsh, Doubrava, Seeberg voted)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Marion Zoning Board of Appeals granted the special permit request (case 829) for Heron Cove Estates. The motion passed by roll‑call vote with members Tifft, Nilson, Baldwin and Engwert voting in favor. Board member Callow recused herself from the proceeding due to being an abutter.

• Approved special permit for case 829 (4‑0 vote)
• Board member Callow recused from case 829 proceedings

Board of Assessors

The Board approved the April 23, 2025 meeting minutes and signed motor vehicle and boat excise tax abatements, including end‑of‑month abatements totaling $5,954.93 and $378.58. It approved payment of a $21.25 invoice to the Plymouth County Registry of Deeds and a $5,900 contract with Vision Government Solutions for FY26 map review. The Board also approved payment of a $656.25 attorney invoice and voted to go into Executive Session.

• Approved April 23, 2025 meeting minutes (as amended)
• Signed Motor Vehicle Excise Tax Abatements
• Signed Boat Excise Tax Abatements
• Signed April End‑of‑Month Motor Vehicle Excise Tax Abatements ($5,954.93)
• Signed April End‑of‑Month Boat Excise Tax Abatements ($378.58)
• Approved invoice to Plymouth County Registry of Deeds ($21.25)
• Signed contract with Vision Government Solutions ($5,900.00) for FY26 map review
• Approved payment of attorney invoice ($656.25) – motion carried

Select Board

The Select Board approved the minutes from the April 15 meeting, a performance extension request from Tabor Academy, and the annual water restriction schedule, each by a 3‑0‑0 vote. It also approved six special one‑day alcohol beverage licenses for various events, and two water/sewer payment commitments of $441.89 and $801.94, all with unanimous votes. The Payments In Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) policy was tabled for a future meeting.

• Approved April 15, 2025 minutes (3-0-0)
• Approved Tabor Academy performance extension (3-0-0)
• Approved annual water restriction schedule (3-0-0)
• Approved special one‑day alcohol license for Hall of Fame induction (3-0-0)
• Approved special one‑day alcohol license for Marion Social Club family graduation (3-0-0)
• Approved special one‑day alcohol license for wedding (3-0-0)
• Approved water/sewer commitment $441.89 (3-0-0)
• Approved water/sewer commitment $801.94 (3-0-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board accepted the minutes from the April 22 meeting unanimously. It voted 5-2 to continue the public hearing on the 63 & 61 Oakdale Avenue special permit to June 2, 2025. The board approved the revised erosion control plan for the Danielle Drive subdivision by a 7‑0 vote. It also adopted a recommendation that Sippican Holdings pursue the proper zoning‑change process for its 14 Barnabas Road project.

• Approved April 22 minutes (6-0-0)
• Continued Oakdale Avenue public hearing to June 2, 2025 (5-2-0)
• Approved revised erosion control plan for Danielle Drive subdivision (7-0-0)
• Recommended Sippican Holdings follow due process for zoning change (7-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0-0)

Scholarship Education Fund Committee

The committee approved a revised letter to scholarship recipients. It decided to award $506 to each of the six applicants: Katelyn Craig, Nicholas Huaco, Lucas Long, Elizabeth Houdelette, Emily Wyman and Ella Bartholomew. Reappointment applications were set to be due June 1 and assigned to Julie LeFavor, Gloria Monty, and Adele Sands, with Michael Nelson volunteering to write the chair’s recommendation. The group also discussed dates for next year’s meetings.

• Approved revised scholarship recipient letter
• Awarded $506 to each of six applicants
• Set reappointment application deadline for June 1
• Assigned reappointment application preparation to Julie LeFavor, Gloria Monty, and Adele Sands
• Michael Nelson volunteered to complete chair’s reappointment recommendation

Board of Health

The board approved the March 6, 2025 meeting minutes (2-0-0 vote). The public hearing on the variance for 2 Edwards Bridge Road was continued to the next meeting (3-0-0 vote). The variance request for Register Road, Map 2, Lot 168, including a denitrification system, was approved (3-0-0 vote). The board set summer meeting dates for June 5, July 17 and August 7, 2025.

• Approved March 6, 2025 minutes (2-0-0)
• Continued Edwards Bridge Road variance hearing to next meeting (3-0-0)
• Closed Register Road, Map 2, Lot 168 public hearing (3-0-0)
• Approved variance for Register Road, Map 2, Lot 168 (denitrification system) (3-0-0)
• Set summer meeting dates: June 5, July 17, August 7, 2025
• Adjourned meeting (3-0-0)

Board of Health

The Board approved the March 6, 2025 meeting minutes (2‑0‑0). It voted to continue the public hearing for 2 Edwards Bridge Road to the next meeting (3‑0‑0). The Board closed the public hearing for Register Road, Map 2, Lot 168 and approved the requested variance (both 3‑0‑0). It also set the summer meeting dates for June 5, July 17 and August 7, 2025.

• Approved March 6, 2025 minutes (2-0-0)
• Continued public hearing for 2 Edwards Bridge Road to next meeting (3-0-0)
• Closed public hearing for Register Road, Map 2, Lot 168 (3-0-0)
• Approved variance for Register Road, Map 2, Lot 168 (3-0-0)
• Adopted summer meeting schedule: June 5, July 17, Aug 7, 2025
• Adjourned meeting (3-0-0)

Open Space Acquisition Commission

The Open Space Acquisition Commission approved the minutes from the April 3, 2025 meeting. The approval was by a majority vote, with three members voting yes and one member abstaining. No other actions were decided. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved April 3 2025 meeting minutes (3‑0 vote, 1 abstain)

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission voted to approve the minutes from the March 27, 2025 meeting. The commission also approved a recommendation to the Select Board to appoint John Morgan as a new commission member. No other substantive actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved minutes of March 27, 2025 meeting
• Approved recommendation of John Morgan as new commission member

Select Board

The Marion Select Board met on April 30, 2025 at the Marion Music Hall. The warrant review included presentations on Town House compliance, the Stretch Code, historic district, ADUs, and two citizen petitions, but no votes were taken on any of those articles. The only formal action was the unanimous vote to adjourn the meeting.

• Adjourned meeting (vote 3-0-0)

Finance Committee

The committee voted unanimously not to recommend the $2.9 million Town House renovation article in its current form. Members said full ADA and fire‑suppression compliance is required and the HVAC component should be removed to lower cost. The committee will explore amending the article to proceed with the ADA and fire‑suppression work and will consult town counsel and the moderator. No other business was taken.

• Not recommend $2.9M Town House renovation article (unanimous)

Parks & Tree Committee

The Parks & Tree Committee approved the minutes from the August 7, 2024 meeting. The committee discussed park maintenance, harbormaster planters, and a new tree brochure, and assigned follow‑up tasks, but no additional actions were formally approved.

• Approved August 7, 2024 minutes (no vote tally recorded)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The board voted 3‑2 against granting Heron Cove Estates a variance for the Wareham Street site, and 2‑3 to postpone the case to May 8. All members approved the March 13, 2025 minutes. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Motion to continue case to May 8 denied (2‑3)
• Motion to grant variance denied (3‑2, needed 4 affirmative votes)
• Motion to accept March 13, 2025 minutes approved (8‑0)

Board of Assessors

The Board approved a $5,900 scope of work for Vision Government Solutions to review the Special Calcs and Neighborhood Maps. It also approved the March 12, March 26, and April 9 meeting minutes. The Board decided to wait for Vision Government Solutions to review the FY25 maps before any new maps are printed, and scheduled the next meetings for May 7 and May 21, 2025.

• Approved $5,900 map review contract (motion carried)
• Approved March 12, 2025 meeting minutes as written
• Approved March 26, 2025 meeting minutes as written
• Approved April 9, 2025 meeting minutes as amended
• Motion to enter executive session passed (all three members voted Yes)
• Decided to wait for Vision Government Solutions review before reprinting FY25 maps
• Scheduled Board meetings for May 7, 2025 and May 21, 2025 at 5:15 PM

Conservation Commission

The commission voted to issue a Negative Determination rejecting Andrew Perkins' request to reconstruct a porch at 13 Quelle Lane. It also rejected Sippican Lands Trust's request to treat invasive Japanese knotweed at Osprey Marsh and 366 Point Road. Additionally, the commission approved a $65 MACC course bill and several continuances of public hearings.

• Issued Negative Determination to Andrew Perkins porch reconstruction request (approved)
• Issued Negative Determination to Sippican Lands Trust knotweed treatment request (approved)
• Approved $65 MACC course bill (approved)
• Continued Robert Luchetti pier repair hearing until May 28, 2025 (approved)
• Continued Matthew de Groot tree removal hearing until May 14, 2025 (approved)
• Continued Oren Robinson dwelling reconstruction hearing until May 14, 2025 (approved)
• Closed Robert Luchetti public hearing (approved)
• Approved meeting minutes of April 9, 2025 (approved)

Planning Board

The Planning Board approved the April 7 minutes and opened a special‑permit hearing for 63 & 61 Oakdale Avenue. The board voted to continue that hearing to May 5, 2025. It also approved a motion to refer a request to increase housing density at Heron Cove Estates to the Town Meeting. Additional actions included recommending a garage design match the existing house and adjourning the meeting.

• Approved April 7 minutes (7-0-0)
• Opened special‑permit public hearing (7-0-0)
• Continued special‑permit hearing to May 5, 2025 (7-0-0)
• Referred housing density increase request to Town Meeting (6-0-1)
• Recommended garage design conform to existing house (6-0-1)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0-6)

Board of Health

The Board voted 2‑0‑0 to allow a lavatory‑only tie‑in to the existing septic system at 15 West Avenue. It also voted 2‑0‑0 to permit the local school to implement a shared‑table food‑recycling program. The meeting was then adjourned by a 2‑0‑0 vote.

• Approved lavatory‑only septic tie‑in at 15 West Avenue (2-0-0)
• Approved school shared‑table food‑recycling program (2-0-0)
• Approved adjournment of the meeting (2-0-0)

Cemetery Commissioners

The commission approved the minutes from the May 8, 2024 meeting. Helen Hills and Paul St Don were re‑appointed to the commission. Cemetery maintenance and headstone repair were discussed, including contacting Gravestone Services of N.E. and a proposal to clean veteran stones at $150 per stone. Members were encouraged to visit the cemeteries to identify additional issues.

• Approved minutes from May 8, 2024
• Re‑appointed Helen Hills and Paul St Don

Music Hall Advisory Committee

The committee voted unanimously to accept the minutes from the January 22 meeting. It also unanimously approved the Treasurer’s report, the Landscape report, and the Coordinator’s report. A motion to adjourn the meeting was passed unanimously.

• Accepted January 22, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Treasurer’s report (unanimous)
• Approved Landscape report (unanimous)
• Approved Coordinator’s report (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Marine Resources Commission

The Marion Marine Resources Commission reviewed the Harbor Management Plan, upcoming patrol boat arrival, float replacements, FY 2026 budget items, the Hammet’s Cove dock project, and shellfish management updates. No motions were voted on or approved for these items. The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn, which was seconded and carried.

Select Board

The Select Board approved the April 1 minutes and scheduled a dangerous dog hearing for May 20, 2025. It granted key fob access to all elected members, approved a sewer pipe waiver for 24 West Drive, and appointed Tom Drechsler to the Conservation Commission. The board also approved an amendment to Ever Auto Sales' license, a special one‑day alcohol license, and set the Fall Town Meeting for the MS4 bylaw on November 17, 2025.

• Approved minutes from April 1, 2025 (3-0-0)
• Scheduled dangerous dog hearing for May 20, 2025 (3-0-0)
• Approved Schedule 40 pipe waiver and reduced cover for 24 West Drive (3-0-0)
• Granted key fob access to all elected members (2-1-0, 1 abstain)
• Appointed Tom Drechsler as associate member of Conservation Commission (3-0-0)
• Approved amendment to Ever Auto Sales license (3-0-0)
• Approved special one‑day alcohol beverage license for OCD Beverage Catering LLC (3-0-0)
• Set Fall Town Meeting date for MS4 bylaw to November 17, 2025

Board of Assessors

The Marion Board of Assessors signed multiple tax abatements and an invoice, and approved two FY26 contracts. It also approved a $149,500.60 Motor Vehicle Excise Tax Commitment. A motion to go into Executive Session was adopted unanimously.

• Signed Motor Vehicle Excise Tax Abatements (no amount specified)
• Signed Boat Excise Tax Abatements (no amount specified)
• Signed March end‑of‑month Motor Vehicle Excise Tax Abatements for $9,475.29
• Signed March end‑of‑month Boat Excise Tax Abatements for $1,421.01
• Signed invoice for Plymouth County Registry of Deeds for $15.00
• Approved Motor Vehicle Excise Tax Commitment 2025‑02 for $149,500.60
• Approved FY26 Vision Interim Budget Contract for $3,600.00
• Approved FY26 Sanborn‑MapGeo Contract for $3,500.00

Conservation Commission

The Marion Conservation Commission closed the public hearing on Brian Engstrom's screened porch request and later issued a Negative Determination for that request. The hearing on Robert Luchetti's pier repair project was continued to April 23, 2025. A Certificate of Compliance was approved to clear an Order of Conditions for 79 Dexter Road. The meeting minutes from March 26, 2025 were approved and the commission adjourned.

• Closed public hearing on 50 Holly Road screened porch request (motion by Shaun Walsh, approved)
• Continued public hearing on 548 Point Road pier repair project to April 23, 2025 (motion by Emil Assing, approved)
• Issued Certificate of Compliance for 79 Dexter Road, clearing Order of Conditions (motion by Jeff Doubrava, approved)
• Approved March 26, 2025 meeting minutes (motion by Jeff Doubrava, approved)
• Issued Negative Determination for 50 Holly Road screened porch request (motion by Emil Assing, approved)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:41 PM (motion by Emil Assing, approved)

Scholarship Education Fund Committee

The committee approved the December meeting minutes. The Education Fund decided to purchase two Buddy Benches and 25 copies of the Buddy Bench Book for the elementary school, with installation planned for the summer and a press release to follow. The 2025 scholarship applications have been received and will be reviewed at the May 5 meeting. Only three of last year’s six recipients have returned transcripts, and the committee noted the need for a deadline for first‑semester grades.

• Approved December meeting minutes
• Education Fund will purchase two Buddy Benches and 25 Buddy Bench Books

Planning Board

The Planning Board approved the March 17 minutes unanimously. It voted 6‑0‑0 to waive the site‑plan review for the Sippican Holdings self‑storage project at 13 Barnabas Road. The Board also unanimously continued two public hearings—one for a special permit on Oakdale Avenue until April 22 and another for a special permit and major site‑plan review on Wareham Street until May 19. The meeting was adjourned by a 6‑0‑0 vote.

• Approved March 17, 2025 minutes (6-0-0)
• Waived site‑plan review for Sippican Holdings self‑storage project (6-0-0)
• Continued public hearing for 63 & 61 Oakdale Avenue special permit until April 22, 2025 (6-0-0)
• Continued public hearing for 207‑215 Wareham Street special permit & major site‑plan review until May 19, 2025 (6-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0-0)

Open Space Acquisition Commission

The commission unanimously appointed John Rockwell to oversee the Point Road Bike Path construction contract. The minutes from the January 2, February 6, and March 3, 2025 meetings were also approved unanimously. Members agreed that a new open‑space and recreation survey is needed to update the 2016 survey.

• Appointed John Rockwell as Construction Supervisor for Point Road Bike Path contract (unanimous vote)
• Approved minutes from Jan 2, Feb 6, and Mar 3, 2025 (unanimous vote)
• Agreed to conduct a new open‑space and recreation survey (consensus)

Finance Committee

The committee reviewed several budget articles and issued recommendations for each. It added an $18,971 premium to the water and sewer article, raising the total to $28,104.255. It added an $89,000 fire apparatus item that had been omitted and reduced CIPC funding from $277,776 to $141,220.54. All items were recommended by the committee.

• Added $18,971 premium to water and sewer article, total $28,104.255 – recommended
• Sewer enterprise article with increased indirect costs but unchanged bottom line – recommended
• Included $89,000 fire apparatus item in CIPC article – recommended
• Verbiage change to Article 20 – recommended
• Reduced CIPC funding from $277,776 to $141,220.54 – recommended

Historic District Study Committee

The Historic District Study Committee approved the March 11 meeting minutes. The committee rejected the use of lawn signs. It scheduled the next meeting for Wednesday, April 9, 2025. Planning continued for a May 12 town meeting.

• Approved March 11 minutes
• Rejected lawn signs
• Scheduled next meeting for April 9, 2025

Select Board

The Select Board unanimously approved the March 18 and March 24 meeting minutes and appointed several officials, including an Assistant Harbormaster and two police officers. It also approved multiple water and sewer service commitments. The board voted to recommend several warrant articles, notably adding a short‑term rental provisions article (2‑1) and deleting the excise tax article for short‑term rentals (2‑1). Questions 1 and 2 were each approved to appear on the ballot by a 2‑1 vote.

• Approved minutes from March 18 and March 24, 2025 (3-0-0)
• Appointed Assistant Harbormaster Peter O’Brien (3-0-0)
• Appointed Special Police Officer Carl MacDermott III (3-0-0)
• Appointed Police Officer Edward Johnson (3-0-0)
• Approved water/sewer commitments totaling $1,119,443.38 and smaller amounts (3-0-0 each)
• Recommended Article 36 (Short-Term Rental Properties) 2-1
• Deleted Article 38 (Excise Tax for Short-Term Rentals) 2-1
• Approved Question 1 and Question 2 to be added to the ballot (2-1 each)

Historical Commission

The commission voted unanimously to approve the minutes from the February 20, 2025 meeting. The meeting also included updates on CPC FY 2022 forms, a consultant contract for National Register nominations, signage at DePina Landing, and historic property concerns, but no additional actions were decided.

• Approved February 20, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Board of Assessors

The Board approved the March 5, 2025 meeting minutes as amended and signed both Motor Vehicle and Boat Excise Tax abatements. A motion to go into Executive Session was approved, and later a second motion to remain in Executive Session was also approved unanimously.

• Approved March 5, 2025 minutes (3-0)
• Signed Motor Vehicle Excise Tax abatements (3-0)
• Signed Boat Excise Tax abatements (3-0)
• Approved motion to enter Executive Session (3-0)
• Approved motion to remain in Executive Session (3-0)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission approved two Orders of Conditions for construction projects, issued two Certificates of Compliance, and recommended an associate member. It also approved a boundary survey for Boatyard Park, a $30 Verizon bill, and the minutes from the March 12 meeting.

• Approved Order of Conditions for Kevin Medeiros (single‑family dwelling) requiring Title V permit
• Approved Order of Conditions for Albert Fox (pier foundation repairs) with Marine Fisheries conditions
• Issued Certificate of Compliance for 17 Reservation Way, Lot 42R SE 041‑1182
• Issued Certificate of Compliance for 17 Reservation Way, Lot 42R SE 041‑1165
• Recommended Tom Drechsler as Associate Member to the Select Board
• Approved Boatyard Park boundary survey proposal (cost $9,100‑$9,500)
• Approved $30 Verizon bill
• Approved minutes of the March 12, 2025 meeting

Energy Management Committee

The Energy Management Committee approved the minutes from January 27, 2025 (with one abstention) and the minutes from March 4, 2025 (unanimously). The committee set the next meeting for April 28, 2025. Members were assigned follow‑up tasks on EV charging stations and removal of unused township vehicles.

• Approved Jan 27, 2025 minutes (Ingersiev abstained)
• Approved Mar 4, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled next meeting for April 28, 2025
• Tasked Holbrook to locate grant‑funded EV charging stations for public use
• Tasked Munroe to remove unused township vehicles from the DMV list

Select Board

The board voted to delete three budget articles—Article 33, Article 34, and Article 36—from the FY 2026 draft Town Meeting warrant. They also approved gathering information on the Buzzards Bay Coalition's proposed Hermitage Road purchase. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Removed Article 33 (Boards, Commissions and Committee General Requirements) – vote 3-0-0
• Removed Article 34 (Water Use Restrictions) – vote 2-1-0
• Removed Article 36 (Stormwater Management) – vote 2-1-0
• Approved gathering information on BBC Hermitage Road purchase proposal – vote 2-1-0
• Adjourned meeting – vote 3-0-0

Capital Improvements Planning Committee

The Capital Improvements Planning Committee met on March 19, 2025 and approved the minutes from the January 22, 2025 meeting. Members discussed take‑aways from the Finance Committee, possible changes to project request and rating rubric forms, and high‑value FY 27 projects, but no final actions were taken on those items. The meeting adjourned at 9:05 pm.

• Approved minutes from Jan 22 2025 meeting (no vote tally recorded)

Finance Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the March 5 and March 12 meetings. Superintendent Michael Nelson and Assistant Superintendent Howie Barber presented the Sippican School budget, noting a 6.46% increase totaling $478,012 with specific increases for special education placement, math curriculum, and utilities. They discussed enrollment projections, expecting numbers to rise from the current low‑300s toward about 450, and identified a need for a Wi‑Fi upgrade. The committee noted upcoming budget deadlines and scheduled the next meeting for March 26.

• Approved March 5 and March 12 meeting minutes
• Scheduled next Finance Committee meeting for March 26 at 7 p.m.

Marine Resources Commission

The Marine Resources Commission held elections. Vincent Malkoski was re‑elected Chair, Cheryl Souza elected Vice Chair, and Michael Moore elected Secretary. All three nominations were made by Scott Cowell, seconded by Greg Houdelette, and approved by unanimous vote. No other substantive actions were decided.

• Elected Vincent Malkoski as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Cheryl Souza as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Michael Moore as Secretary (unanimous)