Marshfield public meetings in 2021

Select Board

The Board of Selectmen will discuss ARPA funding for DPW water projects and several administrative requests. The meeting includes votes on surplus property, pet adoption fees, and the renewal of multiple annual licenses.

• Discussion and vote on ARPA funding for DPW water projects
• Discussion and vote on increase to pet adoption fees
• Application for Annual Restaurant Wine & Malt and Entertainment License for Fetch BBQ
• Request from Police Department to declare unclaimed property as surplus
• Annual renewal of Common Victualler, Peddler, and Car Dealer licenses

The Marshfield Select Board approved annual wine and malt and entertainment licenses for Fetch BBQ and Catering Company, pending department approvals, after the owners presented a parking plan to address neighbor concerns. The board also approved $4 million in ARPA funds for DPW water projects, raised pet adoption fees, and renewed numerous annual licenses.

• Granted annual wine and malt license to Fetch BBQ (unanimous)
• Granted annual entertainment license to Fetch BBQ (unanimous)
• Approved $4M ARPA funding request for DPW water projects (unanimous)
• Raised pet adoption fees: cats $175, kittens $225, dogs $450, etc. (unanimous)
• Approved change of manager for DAV Chapter 35 to David R. Damon (unanimous)
• Declared police unclaimed property as surplus (unanimous)
• Approved Sunday entertainment license renewals for 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved New Year's Eve alcohol service extension until 1:45 a.m. (unanimous)

Select Board

The Marshfield Board of Selectmen is holding a remote/hybrid meeting to discuss and vote on a temporary liquor license application from Mike Dyer of Untold Brewing for the Wicked Women Makers Market on November 27, 2021. The agenda also includes opening and adjourning the meeting, both by roll call vote. Public comment is suspended under COVID-19 remote meeting rules.

• Temporary liquor license application – Mike Dyer, Untold Brewing – Wicked Women Makers Market, Nov 27, 2021
• Roll call votes for meeting open and adjourn
• Hybrid in-person/remote meeting via Zoom
• Public comment suspended per COVID-19 measures

The Select Board voted 2-0 to grant a temporary wine and malt license to Mike Dyer of Untold Brewing for the Wicked Women Maker's Market at the Historic Winslow House on Saturday, November 27, 2021, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The board also voted 2-0 to open and adjourn the meeting. No executive session was held.

• Approved a temporary wine & malt license for Untold Brewing (Mike Dyer) for the Wicked Women Maker's Market at the Historic Winslow House on Nov. 27, 2021, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. (vote 2-0)
• Opened the meeting at 5:40 p.m. (vote 2-0)
• Adjourned the meeting at 5:45 p.m. (vote 2-0)

Select Board

The Marshfield Board of Selectmen will discuss and vote on several action items, including the seasonal population count, fee waivers for a propane tank at the police station and septic design at the DPW facility, a new Housing Partnership appointment, a sign request, and temporary entertainment licenses. The board will also hear updates on vaccination clinics and a liaison report on the Housing Partnership.

• Discussion and vote on seasonal population
• Request to waive permitting fee for propane tank at Police Station
• Request to waive permitting fee for septic design at DPW Facility
• Application for temporary entertainment license for Wicked Women Makers Market – November 28, 2021
• Request to place sign 'Welcome to Fieldston/Ocean Bluff' on town-owned land at Plymouth Avenue and Ocean Street

Select Board

The Select Board will discuss a letter to MassHousing regarding the proposed 40B Mill Creek development. The meeting also includes votes on various licenses, surplus equipment, and the capital budget spending limit for FY2023.

• Vote on letter to MassHousing regarding Mill Creek 40B proposal
• Vote on FY2023 Capital Budget Spending Limit
• Vote on one-day wine and malt license for Latitude Beverage
• Vote on commercial parking permit for Boys & Girls Club
• Vote on declaring furniture and equipment as surplus for auction or destruction

The Marshfield Select Board approved a $2,000,000 capital budget spending limit for FY2023, granted a one-day wine and malt license to 90+ Cellars for a holiday market, and approved a commercial parking permit for the Boys & Girls Club's Turkey Trot. They also approved a change of manager and officers for Ricky's Market, declared two desks as surplus, waived a demolition fee for the Pratt Barn, and voted to draft a letter to MassHousing regarding the Mill Creek 40B project. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $2,000,000 capital budget spending limit for FY23 (unanimous)
• Granted one-day wine & malt license to 90+ Cellars for Holiday Artisan Market (unanimous)
• Granted commercial parking permit to Boys & Girls Club for Turkey Trot (unanimous)
• Approved change of manager at Ricky's Market to Harsimran Singh (unanimous)
• Approved change of officers/directors to Harsimran Singh and Jasmeed Kaur (unanimous)
• Declared two desks as surplus for auction or destruction (unanimous)
• Waived demolition fee for Pratt Barn (unanimous)
• Directed Town Administrator to draft letter to MassHousing on Mill Creek 40B concerns (unanimous)

Select Board

The Marshfield Board of Selectmen will meet to vote on several action items, including ratifying a contract with an interim Treasurer/Collector, signing a Town Accountant contract, and approving a Veterans Day Parade. They will also consider accepting a 2020 re-precincting plan and declaring a state of emergency effective from October 27, 2021.

• Ratification of contract with Interim Treasurer/Collector
• Signing of Town Accountant contract
• Permission for Veterans Day Parade on November 11, 2021
• Acceptance of 2020 Re-Precincting Plan
• Declaration of State of Emergency effective October 27, 2021

The Marshfield Select Board unanimously approved interim contracts for Treasurer/Collector Joseph Flemming and Town Accountant Elizabeth Anne Bastille, both as reviewed by Town Counsel. The Board also approved a Veterans Day Parade on November 11, 2021, accepted the 2020 Re-Precincting Plan presented by the Town Clerk, and declared a Local State of Emergency effective October 26, 2021 due to the Nor'easter. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved interim Treasurer/Collector contract with Joseph Flemming (unanimous)
• Approved Town Accountant contract with Elizabeth Anne Bastille (unanimous)
• Approved permission to hold Veterans Day Parade on November 11, 2021 (unanimous)
• Accepted 2020 Re-Precincting Plan as presented by Town Clerk (unanimous)
• Declared Local State of Emergency effective October 26, 2021 due to Nor'easter (unanimous)

South Shore Irish Heritage Trail Organizational Meeting

The Marshfield Board of Selectmen is holding an organizational meeting to discuss the South Shore Irish Heritage Trail. The agenda contains only this single item, with no other business listed.

• Organizational meeting for the South Shore Irish Heritage Trail

Select Board

The Marshfield Select Board will hold a public meeting to vote on several action items, including approving a purchase and sale agreement for land off Field Street, appointing a Treasurer/Collector Search Committee, and signing a contract for a DPW project contingent on Town Meeting approval. The meeting will also include a Special Town Meeting at 7:00 PM.

• Vote to approve P&S Agreement with Club Mud Trust for parcel off Field Street (Parcel ID #K11-01-54A)
• Vote to approve and sign contract with General Contractor for DPW Project, contingent on Town Meeting approval of Article 35
• Discussion and Vote on Appointment of Treasurer/Collector Search Committee
• Discussion and Vote on Memorandum of Understanding with Supervisory Union
• Vote to accept minutes of October 6 and October 12, 2021

The Marshfield Select Board unanimously approved a Purchase and Sale Agreement for land off Field Street using Community Preservation Committee funds, ratified a three-year supervisory union contract with AFSCME Council 93, and signed a construction contract with Page Building Construction as supported by Special Town Meeting. The board also appointed a Treasurer/Collector Search Committee and accepted prior meeting minutes.

• Approved Purchase and Sale Agreement for land off Field Street with Club Mud Trust (unanimous)
• Ratified MOU with AFSCME Council 93, Local 1700 Supervisory Union for July 1, 2021–June 30, 2024 (unanimous)
• Signed contract with Page Building Construction per Special Town Meeting Article 35 (unanimous)
• Appointed Treasurer/Collector Search Committee with 7 members (unanimous)
• Accepted minutes of October 6 and October 12, 2021 (unanimous)

Site walk through for planned Mill Creek Housing Development

The Board of Selectmen is holding a site walk through for the planned Mill Creek Housing Development. This is a public meeting to inspect the location, with no other agenda items listed.

• Site walk through for planned Mill Creek Housing Development

Select Board

The Marshfield Board of Selectmen will conduct interviews for the Town Accountant position and vote on the appointment, along with several licenses, donations, and contract ratifications. They will also vote on a $725,000 CARES Act funding submittal form and authorize representatives for Plymouth County ARPA funding. The meeting includes an executive session on pending litigation.

• Appointment of Town Accountant after interviews
• One Day All Alcohol License – Family Crest Catering
• Ratification of Clerical Union Contract
• CARES Act Funding Submittal Form - $725,000
• Increase Property Tax Relief Hourly Rate

The Marshfield Select Board unanimously appointed Elizabeth Anne Bastille as Town Accountant, subject to background and financial checks. The board also approved several licenses, donations, and administrative actions, including a clerical union contract, a Cares Act funding application, and ARPA grant authorizations. All votes were unanimous.

• Appointed Elizabeth Anne Bastille as Town Accountant (unanimous)
• Granted one-day wine & malt license to Family Crest Catering for Oct 16 event (unanimous)
• Accepted three Veterans Services donations totaling $2,500 (unanimous)
• Accepted $18,983.94 donation from Council on Aging Boosters for senior center (unanimous)
• Ratified 3-year clerical union contract with AFSCME Council 93, Local 1700 (unanimous)
• Granted annual peddlers license to Nathan Cohen for Wanderlust Brothers Food Truck (unanimous)
• Granted one-day common victualler license to Susan Lupi for Oct 24 event (unanimous)
• Approved Cares Act funding application for up to $725,000 (unanimous)

Select Board

The Marshfield Board of Selectmen will meet to discuss and vote on three action items: appointing an interim/acting treasurer/collector, declaring a local emergency to allow deficit spending for COVID-19 vaccination efforts, and approving a request to route the Ragnar Relay through town on October 23, 2021. The meeting will be held in a hybrid format with remote participation options.

• Appointment of Interim/Acting Treasurer/Collector
• Local Declaration of Emergency for deficit spending under Ch. 44 Sec. 31 for vaccination efforts
• Request to route Ragnar Relay through Marshfield on October 23, 2021

The Marshfield Select Board unanimously appointed Joseph Flemming as Interim/Acting Treasurer Collector, effective October 6, 2021, pending a background check. The board also authorized deficit spending to support COVID-19 vaccination efforts, approved the Ragnar Relay road race route with conditions, and adjourned without an executive session.

• Appointed Joseph Flemming as Interim/Acting Treasurer Collector (unanimous)
• Authorized deficit spending for vaccination effort under Ch. 44 Sec. 31 (unanimous)
• Approved Ragnar Relay route through Marshfield on Oct. 23, 2021, with conditions (unanimous)

Select Board

The Marshfield Board of Selectmen will hold a hybrid meeting to discuss and vote on multiple action items, including ratifying a DPW union contract, using ARPA funds for SCADA systems, and approving overtime and consultant salaries tied to the COVID-19 vaccination clinic. The board will also consider a local declaration of emergency to allow deficit spending for vaccination efforts, plus several licenses and event permits.

• Vote on ratification of DPW Union Contract
• Vote on request to use ARPA funding for DPW SCADA Systems
• Vote on paying nurse and fire department consultant salaries from vaccination account
• Vote on local declaration of emergency for deficit spending under Ch. 44 §31 for COVID-19 vaccinations
• Vote on one-day common victualler licenses for Italian Festival (Oct 2) and Flannel Jam (Oct 9)

The Marshfield Select Board voted to support all 35 articles on the October 18, 2021 Special Town Meeting warrant, including a short-term rental excise tax (2:1) and a local community impact fee. The board also approved several operational items, such as a $750 annual EMS Coordinator stipend, a 3-year DPW union contract, ARPA funding for a SCADA system, and a local state of emergency for a booster shot clinic. All other votes were unanimous.

• Supported all 35 Special Town Meeting warrant articles (unanimous except Article 8, 2:1)
• Approved $750 annual EMS Coordinator stipend effective Oct 1, 2021 (unanimous)
• Signed 3-year DPW Union contract (unanimous)
• Approved ARPA funds for SCADA system replacement (unanimous)
• Approved Conservation Commission fee structure changes (unanimous)
• Approved use of vaccination account funds for salaries and Fire Dept overtime (unanimous)
• Declared local state of emergency for booster shot clinic (unanimous)
• Approved one-day licenses for Italian Cultural Festival and Flannel Jam (unanimous)

Select Board

The Marshfield Board of Selectmen will discuss and vote on several action items, including the use of ARPA funds for an ambulance purchase and for non-profit requests. The board will also consider licenses for events and businesses, and hear a pole hearing and a report from the Brant Rock Village Association.

• Discussion and vote on use of ARPA funds for ambulance purchase
• Discussion and vote on non-profit requests for ARPA funding
• Application for Class II license to sell used cars – Mass Auto Wholesalers, Inc.
• One day wine & malt license for The Accord School (9/25/21)
• One day all alcohol license for Italian Festival at Marshfield Fairgrounds (10/2/21)

The Marshfield Select Board approved the purchase of a second ambulance using ARPA funds at no extra cost to taxpayers, and approved the FY2021 Indirect Cost Policy reflecting $1,529,348 in revenue offsets from water, wastewater, and solid waste retained earnings. The board also approved a $6,330.60 lien on 115 Bay Avenue for fire-related boarding costs, and opened a new application round for non-profit ARPA funding with a December 1, 2021 deadline, approving $5,000 grants to six organizations. Several licenses were granted, including a Class II used car dealer license, a peddler's license for a mobile food trailer, and one-day alcohol and entertainment licenses for upcoming events.

• Approved ARPA-funded purchase of second ambulance (unanimous)
• Approved FY2021 Indirect Cost Policy with $1,529,348 in revenue offsets (unanimous)
• Approved $6,330.60 lien on 115 Bay Avenue for boarding costs (unanimous)
• Approved one-day wine & malt license for Accord School, Sept 25 (unanimous)
• Approved Great Pumpkin Run on Oct 17, pending police/fire approval (unanimous)
• Opened non-profit ARPA funding applications with Dec 1 deadline (unanimous)
• Approved $5,000 ARPA grants to six non-profits (unanimous)
• Approved Class II used car dealer license for Mass Auto Wholesalers (unanimous)

Select Board

The Marshfield Select Board will consider reopening the Special Town Meeting Warrant to add an article for funding a DPW capital project, then vote to close it. They will also vote on one-day licenses for two events: Recovery Rocks on September 9 and Lobster Fest on September 12.

• Vote to reopen Special Town Meeting Warrant for DPW capital project funding
• Discussion and vote on adding article for DPW capital project funding
• Vote to close Special Town Meeting Warrant
• One-day Common Victualler and Entertainment License for Recovery Rocks (Sept 9)
• One-day Common Victualler License for Lobster Fest (Sept 12)

The Select Board voted unanimously to reopen the Special Town Meeting warrant and insert an article asking Town Meeting to appropriate $1,810,000 for the DPW Building Project, funded by $500,000 from free cash and retained earnings from water, wastewater, and solid waste accounts. The board also closed the warrant for the October 18, 2021 Special Town Meeting. Additionally, the board approved one-day common victualler and entertainment licenses for the Recovery Rocks event on September 9 and a common victualler license for Lobsterfest on September 12, all pending approvals from relevant departments.

• Reopened Special Town Meeting warrant to insert DPW funding article (unanimous)
• Approved $1,810,000 DPW funding article for warrant, funded by $500,000 free cash and retained earnings (unanimous)
• Closed Special Town Meeting warrant for October 18, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved one-day common victualler licenses for Montilio's Baking Company, Stars of Hingham, Mullaney's Harborside (unanimous)
• Approved entertainment license for Recovery Rocks event, pending Police, Fire, Board of Health approval (unanimous)
• Approved one-day common victualler license for Goncalves Food Truck for Lobsterfest, pending Board of Health approval (unanimous)

Select Board

The Board of Selectmen will discuss several items including ARPA expenditures for cybersecurity and end-of-year account transfers. The meeting also includes updates on vaccination clinics, library news, and requests for event permits.

• Cyber Security ARPA Expenditure for Public Safety, General Government and School Department
• One Day Common Victualler Licenses for Lobsterfest (9/12/21)
• One Day Liquor Licenses for Lobsterfest: The Family Crest Catering Inc., Stellwagen Beer Company, and The Sangria Lady
• Request to Waive Sign Permit Fee for Senior Center Project
• One Day Wine & Malt License for Rib Cook Off (9/11/21)

The Marshfield Select Board unanimously approved $709,410.41 in ARPA funds for cyber security upgrades across public safety, general government, and schools. The board also approved several licenses, event permits, and appointments, and voted to draft a letter opposing wood-burning power plants. All votes were unanimous unless noted.

• Approved $709,410.41 ARPA cyber security funding (unanimous)
• Approved Station Eight ownership change (unanimous)
• Approved opioid awareness flags and purple Town Hall lighting (unanimous)
• Approved childhood cancer awareness flags (unanimous)
• Approved year-end account transfers (unanimous)
• Approved Best Buddies Challenge route (unanimous)
• Granted one-day liquor licenses for Lobster Fest (unanimous)
• Appointed Gregory Caille to Ventress Library Board (unanimous)

Select Board

The Select Board voted 2-0 to appoint two permanent full-time police officers and make conditional offers to two others, all to fill vacancies. It also voted 2-0 to place two warrant articles on the October 18, 2021 Special Town Meeting ballot: one authorizing a local excise tax of up to 6% on short-term rentals, and another authorizing a community impact fee of up to 3% on such rentals. The board accepted donations, waived permitting fees for a COVID-19 testing shed, and approved two public events. All votes were 2-0 with two members present; one member was excused.

• Appointed Zachary Coyne and Connor Lemieux as permanent full-time police officers effective August 27, 2021 (2-0)
• Made conditional offers of employment to Richard Perry and Elias DiTullio as permanent full-time police officers (2-0)
• Accepted $250 donation to Veterans Services Account from Laura Woodbury (2-0)
• Accepted donation of six picnic tables valued at $1,800 from Brant Rock Hop (2-0)
• Waived permitting fees for wiring of COVID-19 testing shed in Town Hall parking lot (2-0)
• Approved Run for the Hills 5K road race on September 6, 2021 with safety conditions (2-0)
• Placed two warrant articles on October 18, 2021 Special Town Meeting: 6% short-term rental excise tax and 3% community impact fee (2-0)
• Approved David's Walk on August 14, 2021 with safety conditions and Fire Department approval (2-0)

Select Board

The Marshfield Board of Selectmen will discuss and vote on several action items, including changes to their policy manual, licenses for local events, ARPA funding for non-profits, appointments, and a proposed short-term rental ordinance. The meeting also includes updates on the vaccination clinic and PFAS discussion.

• Vote on opening ARPA funding applications for non-profits to recover lost revenue
• Vote on Common Victualler licenses for Levitate Festival (Aug 7-8) and Marshfield Fair (Aug 20-29)
• Vote on temporary wine & malt licenses for Stellwagen Brewery at Magical Moon Farm
• Vote on permission for temporary living quarters at 792 Moraine Street
• Discussion and vote on proposed short-term rental general ordinance

The Marshfield Select Board unanimously approved changes to its Policy and Procedure Manual, moving meeting times to 6:30 p.m. on the first and third Mondays. It also approved common victualler licenses for the Levitate Festival and Marshfield Fair, opened ARPA funding applications for non-profits, and made several appointments and approvals, all by unanimous votes. The board postponed discussion on a short-term rental ordinance to a future agenda.

• Approved Policy & Procedure Manual changes: meeting time 6:30 p.m., first/third Mondays, revision list (unanimous)
• Approved common victualler licenses for Levitate Festival Aug 7-8 (unanimous)
• Approved common victualler licenses for Marshfield Fair Aug 20-29 (unanimous)
• Opened ARPA funding applications for non-profits, $5,000 grants, deadline Aug 9 (unanimous)
• Approved $250 donation to Veterans' Services from Korean War Veterans Association (unanimous)
• Appointed Richard Brentano to Capital Budget Committee, 3 years, contingent on vacancy (unanimous)
• Appointed Nancy Currie to Council on Aging, 3-year term (unanimous)
• Approved temporary wine & malt licenses for Stellwagen Brewery at Magical Moon Farm (unanimous)

Select Board

The Marshfield Select Board will hold a hybrid meeting with an executive session for contract negotiations, followed by public action items. Key decisions include votes on bond and BAN issuance, allocating ARPA funds for the animal shelter and coastal resiliency, and announcing settlements with the Facilities Manager and Library Union. The board will also consider various licenses, appointments, and policy changes.

• Vote on bonds and BANs
• Vote on $5,000 for Marshfield Animal Shelter in ARPA spending
• Vote on $15,000 match to Coastal Resiliency MVP Grant in ARPA spending
• Announce settlement of contract with Facilities Manager and Library Union
• Vote on Sunday entertainment license for Marshfield Fair

The Marshfield Selectmen unanimously approved the sale of $2,735,000 in General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan Bonds to Fidelity Capital Markets and $2,500,000 in Bond Anticipation Notes to Piper Sandler & Co. They also approved a 3-year contract with Facilities Manager Fred Russell retroactive to February 5, 2021, and a 3-year contract with the Ventress Library Professional Staff Association retroactive to July 1, 2021. The board tabled ARPA funding for the Animal Shelter pending more financial information, but approved $15,000 for a Coastal Resiliency MVP Grant match.

• Approved sale of $2,735,000 GO Municipal Purpose Loan Bonds to Fidelity Capital Markets at $3,045,479.86
• Approved sale of $2,500,000 GO Bond Anticipation Notes to Piper Sandler & Co. at par plus $18,600 premium
• Approved 3-year contract with Facilities Manager Fred Russell retroactive to February 5, 2021
• Approved 3-year contract with Ventress Library Professional Staff Association retroactive to July 1, 2021
• Tabled ARPA funding for Animal Shelter pending more financial information (2:1 vote)
• Approved $15,000 ARPA funding for Coastal Resiliency MVP Grant match
• Approved Seasonal All-Alcohol Restaurant license for Mandarin & Tokyo
• Approved support for two real-time shark buoys and established a gift account for donations

Select Board

The Marshfield Board of Selectmen will discuss and vote on several action items, including the appointment of nine permanent intermittent police officers, allocation of ARPA funding, and various licenses for events. They will also consider changes to meeting times, a mask mandate lift at the Senior Center, and appointments to town committees.

• Appointment of 9 Permanent Intermittent Police Officers
• ARPA funding presentation and vote
• Amendment to Class I and II License for Quirk Cars Inc. at 955 Plain St.
• Temporary wine & malt licenses for Levitate Festival and Marshfield Fair
• Lifting mask mandate at Senior Center

The Marshfield Select Board approved most of the town's $2,717,928 ARPA allocation, including $485,000 for Cares Act shortfalls, $1,333,168.61 for lost revenue, $130,000 for unemployment costs, $26,000 for air purifiers, $35,000 for COVID-19 family assistance, $371,343 for a new ambulance, and $150,000 for healthcare capacity. They tabled several recommendations pending more information, including $50,000 for behavioral health outreach, $50,000 for the Boys & Girls Club, $17,000 for the Diversity Event, and $35,000 for local non-profits. The board also approved $3,000 for the Diversity Event, and noted the town will receive an additional $5,034,035 from the county for Brant Rock drainage improvements.

• Approved $485,000 for Cares Act or Capital Funding shortfalls (unanimous).
• Approved $1,333,168.61 to replace lost revenue (unanimous).
• Approved $130,000 for unemployment costs (unanimous).
• Tabled $50,000 for behavioral health outreach pending more information (unanimous).
• Approved $26,000 for air purifiers for municipal buildings (unanimous).
• Approved $35,000 for assistance checks to families of COVID-19 victims (unanimous).
• Tabled $50,000 for Boys & Girls Club pending more information (2:0, one recusal).
• Approved $3,000 for Diversity Event; tabled remaining $17,000 (2:1 on $3,000).

Select Board

The Marshfield Board of Selectmen will hold a remote meeting with several action items, including votes on a specialty IT stipend for firefighters, painting a crosswalk for Pride Month, and a temporary wine and malt license. The board will also consider appointments, including a new Veterans Graves Officer, and annual reappointments for various town officials.

• Vote on Specialty Information Technology Stipend for Firefighter Contract
• Vote on Painting of Crosswalk for Pride Month
• Vote on Temporary Wine & Malt License for Lattitude Beverage (9/12/2021)
• Vote on Appointment of New Veterans Graves Officer – Edward Timlin
• Vote on Annual Reappointments for multiple town positions

The Marshfield Select Board approved a $500 Information Technology stipend for the Fire Department via a Side Letter of Agreement with the firefighters' union, and approved a request to paint a crosswalk for Pride Month contingent on the Town Administrator drafting a policy. The board also approved several licenses, appointments, and reappointments, and tabled a request to sign a letter about shorefront protection funding.

• Approved $500 IT stipend for Fire Department via Side Letter of Agreement (3-0)
• Approved Pride Month crosswalk painting, contingent on policy draft and DPW notification (3-0)
• Granted annual peddlers license to Just the Dip, contingent on Board of Health recommendation (3-0)
• Granted temporary wine & malt license for Lobsterfest, contingent on Police approval (3-0)
• Tabled Infrastructure Bill shorefront protection letter until more information received (3-0)
• Appointed Edward P. Timlin Jr. as Veterans Graves Officer for one year (3-0)
• Accepted donation of No Wake Buoy valued at $2,666 from William Earley (3-0)
• Declared obsolete Fire Department equipment as surplus for auction or destruction (3-0)

Select Board

The Marshfield Select Board is meeting remotely to discuss and vote on several action items, including rescinding the town's state of emergency and allowing in-person meetings for town boards and committees, both effective May 29, 2021. They will also consider appointments, licenses, and other routine matters. The meeting includes a commendation for firefighters and a check presentation from Plymouth County Commissioners.

• Vote to rescind State of Emergency effective May 29, 2021
• Vote to allow in-person meetings for town boards and committees effective May 29, 2021
• Appointments for Assistant Harbormaster and Shellfish Constable
• Temporary extension of licensed premise at Stellwagen Brewery for June 19, 2021
• Acceptance of $410 donation to Veterans Gift Account

The Marshfield Select Board voted unanimously to rescind the town's state of emergency effective May 29, 2021, while keeping face mask requirements at the Senior Center, Recreation buildings, and schools until further notice. The board also reinstated in-person meetings for all town boards and committees starting May 29, and accepted a $958,478.75 Cares Act check from Plymouth County, bringing the town to its funding cap. Several licenses and permits were approved, including outdoor entertainment at The Marsh and the Levitate Music Festival.

• Rescinded state of emergency effective May 29, 2021 (unanimous)
• Reinstated in-person meetings for all town boards and committees effective May 29, 2021 (unanimous)
• Accepted $958,478.75 Cares Act check from Plymouth County (unanimous)
• Approved outdoor entertainment license for The Marsh (unanimous)
• Approved temporary extension for Stellwagen Brewery anniversary event (unanimous)
• Approved Levitate Music Festival entertainment license with police/fire stipulations (unanimous)
• Approved three mobile food truck peddlers licenses (unanimous)
• Approved revised Consolidated Fiscal Policy and COSO Policy (unanimous)

Select Board

The Marshfield Select Board will meet remotely to discuss board reorganization and a vaccination center update. The meeting includes several votes on local business licenses, event permissions, and permit renewals.

• Vote on annual peddler's license for JJ’s Sundae Express
• Vote on common victualler license for Roosters Family Kitchen
• Acceptance of $1,000 gift from Coastal Heritage Bank
• Acceptance of $1,000 donation to Veterans Gift Account
• Renewal of Earth Removal Permit for Biagini Inc.

The Marshfield Select Board held a routine meeting with unanimous votes on all items. They approved several licenses and permits, including a peddler's license for an ice cream truck, a common victualler's license for Roosters Family Kitchen, and a renewal of an earth removal permit for Biagini, Inc. The board also approved multiple community events, including a Merchant's Market, Lobsterfest, a Diversity and Inclusion event, and pop-up libraries at various town locations.

• Approved pop-up libraries at multiple town locations (3-0)
• Granted annual peddler's license to JJ's Sundae Express, contingent on Police and Board of Health approval (3-0)
• Granted annual common victualler's license to Roosters Family Kitchen, contingent on Police, Fire, and Board of Health approval (3-0)
• Approved Merchant's Market event at Stellwagen Brewery on June 6, 2021 (3-0)
• Approved Lobsterfest event at Harbor Park on September 12, 2021 (3-0)
• Approved Diversity and Inclusion Event at Boys & Girls Club on June 12, 2021 (3-0)
• Renewed Earth Removal Permit for Biagini, Inc. for one year (3-0)
• Adopted updated Benefits Work Flow Policy (3-0)

Select Board

The Special and Annual Town Meeting will vote on the FY2022 operating budget and capital projects, including a $1.6 million disbursement from free cash and retained earnings. The agenda includes specific actions for a peddler license fee increase, Rockwood Road easements, and the adoption of a new Master Plan. The meeting is held at the Marshfield High School Gymnasium.

• Disbursement of $1,645,000 for items including $930,000 for Munis software and $150,000 for general insurance
• Increase in Peddler License Fee
• Approval of Rockwood Road Easements
• Adoption of a new Master Plan
• Authorization for Temporary Outdoor Seating

The Marshfield Select Board unanimously voted to reopen Town Hall to the public with regular hours starting May 3, 2021. They also approved a one-day entertainment license for live music for Gina Flood on July 10, 2021, and ratified the Fire Chief contract with Jeffrey Simpson.

• Approved one-day entertainment license for live music for Gina Flood on July 10, 2021 (3-0)
• Approved reopening Town Hall to the public with regular hours on May 3, 2021 (3-0)
• Ratified Fire Chief contract with Jeffrey Simpson (3-0)

Select Board

The Marshfield Board of Selectmen is meeting remotely to discuss and vote on several routine items, including accepting donations, approving beach hires, and switching to paperless check stubs. The agenda also includes an executive session for contract negotiations and a town administrator report.

• Vote on paperless check stubs
• Accept $500 donation from Edward and Patricia Dwyer to Veterans Gift Account
• Accept $2,826 donation from Amory Engineers, P.C. for engineering services at Peter Igo Park
• Accept $150 donation from Kevin Harrington for lunch money for vaccination site volunteers
• Appoint Mark Ford to the Advisory Board

The Marshfield Select Board approved the hiring of 55 individuals for the 2021 beach season, including lifeguards and staff for parking, snack bar, and work crew positions, as recommended by Lt. William Sullivan. The board also voted to switch all town employees to paperless paystubs effective May 1, 2021, and accepted several donations. A request for a one-day entertainment license was tabled pending review of state COVID protocols.

• Approved 2021 beach season hires (rehires and new hires) as recommended (3-0)
• Approved switch to paperless paystubs for all town employees effective May 1, 2021 (3-0)
• Accepted $500 donation to Veterans Gift Account from Edward and Patricia Dwyer (3-0)
• Accepted $2,826 in services from Amory Engineers for Peter Igo Park tennis courts (3-0)
• Accepted $150 donation from Kevin Harrington for vaccination clinic volunteer meals (3-0)
• Tabled one-day entertainment license request for July 10, 2021 party
• Appointed Mark Ford to Advisory Board until June 30, 2023 (3-0)
• Approved drafting letter of support for Nero's Law (EMS for police dogs) (3-0)

Select Board

The Marshfield Select Board is meeting remotely to conduct several key actions, including appointing a new fire chief after interviews, ratifying a police chief contract, and voting on various items such as reopening municipal buildings, a tennis/pickleball court contract, and a common victualler license for a drive-in movie theater. The agenda also includes an executive session for contract negotiations and a report on the drive-thru vaccination center.

• Appointment of Fire Chief after interviews with Jason Viveiros and Jeffrey Simpson
• Ratification of three-year contract with Police Chief
• MOU with AFSCME Council 93 Local 1700 for DPW
• Contract award to Hinding Tennis LLC for $184,880 for tennis/pickleball courts
• Common victualler license for drive-in movie theater at Fairgrounds

The Select Board interviewed two finalists for Fire Chief and voted 2-1 to appoint Jeffrey Simpson, subject to contract negotiation and background check. The Board also approved a three-year contract for the Police Chief, a DPW union MOU, and several other items including a $184,880 contract for tennis/pickleball courts.

• Appointed Jeffrey Simpson as Fire Chief (2-1)
• Approved Police Chief's three-year contract (unanimous)
• Approved MOU with AFSCME Council 93 Local 1700 DPW (unanimous)
• Approved Frozen 4 Signalized Intersection at School Street (unanimous)
• Awarded $184,880 contract to Hinding Tennis LLC for tennis/pickleball courts (unanimous)
• Approved alteration of premises for Polcari's Bridgwaye Inn (unanimous)
• Approved Common Victualler License for Fest Events of New England (unanimous)
• Approved Cape Cod Getaway MS Bike Ride on July 10, 2021 (unanimous)

Select Board

The Marshfield Board of Selectmen is meeting jointly with the Advisory Board to appoint a Dog Park Building Committee and to review and discuss articles for the Special and Annual Town Meetings. The meeting is held remotely via Zoom due to the COVID-19 public health emergency, with public access provided through streaming or telephone.

• Vote to appoint Dog Park Building Committee
• Joint public hearing with Advisory Board
• Review and discuss Special and Annual Town Meeting articles
• Remote meeting via Zoom due to COVID-19 emergency

The Select Board voted 2:0 to appoint Michael Maresco, Steve Darcy, Greg Guimond, Erin Fitzpatrick, Jeffrey Barrow, Lara Brait, and Griffin Webb to the Dog Park Building Committee, with terms expiring June 30, 2022. The board also voted to recess the meeting to attend a joint public hearing on warrant articles for upcoming town meetings. No executive session was held.

• Appointed seven members to the Dog Park Building Committee for terms expiring June 30, 2022 (2:0 vote)
• Recessed the meeting to attend a Joint Public Hearing with the Advisory Board on warrant articles for the Special and Annual Town Meetings (2:0 vote)

Select Board

The Marshfield Board of Selectmen will hold a remote meeting to vote on three action items: reappointing animal inspectors Griffin Webb and Alyssa Ryan, setting hours for the municipal election, and deciding on in-person early voting. The meeting is conducted via Zoom due to the COVID-19 emergency, with public access limited to remote participation.

• Reappointment of Animal Inspectors Griffin Webb and Alyssa Ryan
• Vote on hours for municipal election
• Vote on in-person early voting

The Marshfield Select Board unanimously approved a 6-hour voting block from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for the May 1, 2021 municipal election, as requested by the Town Clerk. The Board also approved early in-person voting at Town Hall from April 21–28, 2021, with specific hours on weekdays and weekends. Additionally, the Board reappointed Alyssa Ryan and Griffin Webb as Animal Inspectors for a one-year term starting May 1, 2021. The meeting was procedural, with no executive session held.

• Approved 6-hour voting block (9 a.m.–3 p.m.) for May 1, 2021 municipal election
• Approved early in-person voting at Town Hall from April 21–28, 2021 with specified hours
• Reappointed Alyssa Ryan and Griffin Webb as Animal Inspectors for term May 1, 2021–April 30, 2022
• Opened and adjourned meeting unanimously; no executive session held

Select Board

The Board of Selectmen will meet remotely to discuss several action items, including debt refinancing and committee appointments. The agenda also includes updates on the drive-thru vaccination center and an annual debt presentation.

• Acceptance of $5000 donation from Eastern Bank for Marshfield Vaccination Clinic
• Donation of material and labor for skatepark valued at $1683.02
• Vote on Mass Clean Water Trust Debt Refinance
• Vote on request to operate Drive-In Theatre at the Marshfield Fairgrounds
• Appointment of Meghan Enwright to Community Preservation Committee

The Marshfield Select Board unanimously approved a single-screen drive-in theatre at the Marshfield Fairgrounds from April 1 through October 31, 2021, contingent on Police Department approval, and also granted permission for a second screen upon Zoning Board of Appeals approval. The Board also declared surplus equipment for auction, approved debt refinancing with the Massachusetts Clean Water Trust, and voted to support most Annual and Special Town Meeting warrant articles, while voting not to support two petition articles.

• Approved single-screen drive-in theatre at Marshfield Fairgrounds (April 1–Oct 31, 2021), contingent on Police approval.
• Granted permission for a second drive-in screen, contingent on ZBA and Police approval.
• Declared surplus equipment (vehicles, generators, plow, etc.) for auction or destruction.
• Approved debt refinancing with Massachusetts Clean Water Trust for dams and seawall repairs.
• Approved Harbormaster Michael DiMeo's request for 17 advanced military days off for Coast Guard COVID-19 duty.
• Renewed commercial parking permit for Green Harbor Lobster Pound beach parking.
• Accepted $5,000 donation from Eastern Bank to support vaccination clinic.
• Accepted donation of materials and labor (valued at $1,683.02) for safety barrier at Skatepark.

Select Board

The Select Board is meeting remotely to consider several action items, including extending restaurant outdoor seating and accepting a $10,000 gift from Leader Bank. The agenda also includes updates on the drive-thru vaccination center and related FEMA expenses.

• Acceptance of $10,000 gift from Leader Bank to support vaccination clinic
• Extension of outdoor seating at restaurants beyond March 31, 2021
• Approval of seasonal liquor licenses
• Specialty pay for I/T position within Marshfield Police Department
• Appointment of Caleen Alexanderson to the Agricultural Commission

The Marshfield Select Board voted unanimously to extend temporary outdoor seating permits for restaurants until the Governor rescinds Executive Order 35, and reopened the Special Town Meeting warrant to insert an article extending that provision through December 1, 2021. The Board also unanimously accepted a $10,000 donation from Leader Bank to support the vaccination clinic, approved specialty pay for the Police I/T Director, renewed five seasonal liquor licenses, and appointed Caleen Alexanderson to the Agricultural Commission.

• Approved extension of temporary outdoor seating permits until Executive Order 35 is rescinded
• Reopened and closed Special Town Meeting warrant to insert article extending outdoor seating provision through Dec 1, 2021
• Accepted $10,000 donation from Leader Bank for the vaccination clinic
• Approved specialty pay for Police Information Technology Director under police contract
• Renewed seasonal liquor licenses for five businesses contingent on paperwork and fees
• Approved ALS ONE Polar Plunge event at Rexhame Beach on April 3, 2021
• Appointed Caleen Alexanderson to Agricultural Commission for term expiring June 30, 2022
• Accepted minutes of February 22, 2021 as written

Select Board

The Marshfield Board of Selectmen is meeting remotely to discuss and vote on several action items, including a request to deficit spend up to $200,000 for the snow and ice budget and acceptance of a donation from Rockland Trust to support the vaccination center. The board will also receive updates on the drive-thru vaccination center, FEMA flood maps, and mosquito control aerial spraying, and will consider appointments and event requests.

• Vote on deficit spending for Snow & Ice Budget up to $200,000
• Vote on acceptance of Rockland Trust donation (boxed lunches, not to exceed $2500) for vaccination center
• Update on Drive-Thru Vaccination Center from Michael Maresco
• Update, discussion and vote on FEMA Flood Maps and MVP Program with Town Planner Greg Guimond
• Vote on forbearance of fees and license extensions for small businesses

The Marshfield Select Board, with two members present (Rohland and Darcy), adopted a policy allowing small businesses to defer tax and fee payments, approved a change of manager for Station Eight restaurant, accepted a donation for vaccination clinic volunteers, approved deficit spending for snow and ice removal, and approved several event and facility requests. All votes were 2-0.

• Adopted small business tax forbearance policy (2-0)
• Approved change of manager for Station Eight from Michael Pavone to Anthony J. Calabrese III (2-0)
• Accepted Rockland Trust donation of up to $2,500 for vaccination clinic volunteer meals (2-0)
• Approved deficit spending of up to $200,000 for Snow and Ice Budget (2-0)
• Approved Seaside Gardeners use of Town Hall Lawn and Training Green for plant sale (2-0)
• Approved Marshfield Education Foundation virtual St. Patrick's Day 5K (2-0)
• Reopened skate park and street hockey rink on March 1, 2021, contingent on staying out of red zone (2-0)
• Accepted minutes of February 8, 2021 (2-0)

Select Board

The Marshfield Select Board is meeting remotely to discuss and vote on several items, including an update on the Drive-Thru Vaccination Center and a vote to extend it to all Plymouth County residents. They will also consider beach parking fee increases, a new police officer appointment, a street acceptance policy, and a liquor license transfer. The meeting includes an executive session on potential land acquisition.

• Vote on extension of Drive-Thru Vaccination Center to all Plymouth County residents
• Discussion and vote on potential increase to beach parking fees
• Application for transfer of liquor, common victualler, and entertainment licenses from EJKD LLC dba Green Harbor Bar and Grill to Never Punch Out LLC dba One 3 Nine Kitchen & Bar
• Discussion and vote on appointment of one permanent full-time police officer
• Discussion and vote on adoption of street acceptance policy

The Marshfield Select Board approved several items, including a conditional offer to Kristine Murphy as a permanent full-time police officer, increased beach parking fees for Rexhame Beach, and the transfer of liquor, victualler, and entertainment licenses from Green Harbor Bar and Grill to One 3 Nine Kitchen & Bar. The board also accepted a $5,000 donation from the Edwin Phillips Foundation, approved the Recreation Department's shift away from licensed child care, adopted a facility usage fee schedule, appointed Jack Arouca to the Historical Commission, adopted a street acceptance policy, and expanded the COVID-19 vaccination program to all of Plymouth County. The FEMA flood map update was tabled.

• Approved conditional offer of employment to Kristine Murphy as permanent full-time police officer (unanimous)
• Approved increased beach parking fees for Rexhame Beach (unanimous)
• Accepted $5,000 donation from Edwin Phillips Foundation for Lojack/Safety Net Program (unanimous)
• Approved Recreation Department plan to move away from EEC licensed child care (unanimous)
• Adopted facility usage fee schedule as presented (unanimous)
• Transferred All Alcohol, Common Victualler, and Entertainment licenses to One 3 Nine Kitchen & Bar (unanimous)
• Appointed Jack Arouca to Historical Commission (unanimous)
• Adopted Street Acceptance Policy as drafted (unanimous)

Select Board

The Select Board unanimously supported the establishment of a drive-thru COVID-19 vaccination center at the Marshfield Fairgrounds, aiming to administer 500 shots per day, six days a week, through at least June 30. The board also voted to make the center as inclusive as possible to surrounding towns. Other actions included approving a conservation easement, adopting annual evaluations for flood insurance programs, declaring surplus property, increasing ambulance fees, adopting an inventory policy, requiring direct deposit for employees, changing payroll to bi-monthly, and approving emergency spending for vaccination costs.

• Supported drive-thru COVID-19 vaccination center at Marshfield Fairgrounds (unanimous)
• Made vaccination center as inclusive to surrounding towns as possible (unanimous)
• Approved Conservation Easement on Brewster Road (unanimous)
• Adopted PPI and Hazard Mitigation Plan Annual Evaluations (unanimous)
• Declared Fire Engine #5 and two office chairs as surplus property (unanimous)
• Increased ambulance fees: BLS to $1500, ALS1 to $2100, ALS2 to $2900, mileage to $33/mile (unanimous)
• Adopted Town Wide Inventory Policy (unanimous)
• Required direct deposit for all employee paychecks by March 31, 2021 (unanimous)

Select Board

The Marshfield Board of Selectmen will hold an emergency remote meeting to discuss and vote on the temporary closure of all municipal buildings to the public. This action is proposed in response to the increase in COVID-19 cases.

• Vote on temporarily closing all municipal buildings to the public

The Marshfield Select Board held an emergency meeting and voted unanimously to close Town Hall, Library, Senior Center, and Recreation Department to the public from January 7 to January 25, 2021, citing rising COVID-19 cases. Services like window service, kiosk, online access, Meals on Wheels, and library book drop-off/pick-up will continue. The closure does not affect the Transfer Station or Police and Fire operations.

• Closed town buildings to the public for two weeks, Jan 7-25, 2021 (unanimous)
• Continued services at Town Hall windows, kiosk, and online during closure
• Maintained Meals on Wheels and library book drop-off/pick-up during closure
• Exempted Transfer Station and Police/Fire operations from closure

Select Board

The Marshfield Board of Selectmen will hold a remote meeting to discuss and vote on several items, including a potential confirmatory vote on a 61A issue at 227 Pudding Hill Lane, acceptance of donations, and a conservation restriction to Mass Audubon. They will also hear a FY22 draft budget presentation and consider opening and closing a Special Town Meeting Warrant. The meeting includes an executive session for negotiations with non-union personnel (Fire Chief).

• Discussion and potential confirmatory vote on a 61A issue at 227 Pudding Hill Lane
• Vote to open and close Special Town Meeting Warrant
• Grant of Conservation Restriction to Mass Audubon Society for 13.3 acres on Main Street (Parcel D18-02-06A)
• Acceptance of donations to Conservation Commission and Veterans Gift Account
• FY22 Draft Budget Presentation by Michael Maresco

The Marshfield Select Board unanimously approved an earth removal permit for Frozen 4 Corporation at 985 Plain Street, allowing removal of material to create 70-80 additional parking spaces, subject to 14 conditions including restricted hours (9AM-4PM, Mon-Fri) and a one-year expiration. The board also unanimously granted a conservation restriction on Main Street parcel #D18-02-06A to the Massachusetts Audubon Society, opened the Special Town Meeting warrant (Feb 1-11, 2021), and accepted two donations ($100 to Conservation Commission, $500 to Veterans Gift Account).

• Approved earth removal permit for Frozen 4 Corp at 985 Plain Street with 14 conditions (3-0)
• Granted conservation restriction for Parcel #D18-02-06A to Massachusetts Audubon Society (3-0)
• Opened Special Town Meeting warrant Feb 1-11, 2021 for April 26 meeting (3-0)
• Accepted $100 donation to Conservation Commission (3-0)
• Accepted $500 donation to Veterans Gift Account from Eugene Spriggs (3-0)
• Approved minutes of December 21, 2020 as written (3-0)
• Held executive session on non-union personnel negotiations (3-0)
• Tabled 61A waiver for 227 Pudding Hill Lane pending more information