Marshfield public meetings in 2024

Select Board

The Marshfield Select Board will vote on several appointments and agreements, including a Memorandum of Understanding with the AFSCME Local 1700 Supervisory Union and the appointment of special police officers. The board will also discuss contract language for EV charging stations in the Town Hall parking lot, postponed from December 16, 2024. Other items include presentations on the South Shore Regional Vocational Technical High School special election and updated community electricity program prices.

• Vote on appointment of Thomas Grenham, William Morgan, and Daniel Burgess as Special Police Officers
• Vote on Memorandum of Understanding with AFSCME Council 90, Local 1700 Supervisory Union
• Discussion and vote on contract language for charging stations in Town Hall parking lot (postponed from Dec. 16)
• Vote on request to hold 15th Annual St. Patrick’s Day 5K in Brant Rock on March 15, 2025
• Presentation on Marshfield Community Electricity renewed program prices and contract for Dec. 2024–Dec. 2027

The meeting was largely procedural and informational, with no substantive votes or decisions taken. The board heard a presentation from South Shore Regional Vocational Technical High School officials about a proposed MSBA building project and the upcoming January 25, 2025 Special District Election. The only action was to postpone a scheduled appointment to the January 13, 2025 meeting due to a scheduling conflict.

• Postponed 6:45 p.m. appointment to January 13, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

Select Board

The Select Board will hold an executive session on firefighter contract negotiations, then vote on proposed legislative changes to a state bill that would allow Marshfield to grant more alcohol licenses. The board will also vote on annual renewals for dozens of peddler, fortune teller, lodging, common victualler, and auto dealer licenses, and consider several donations and contracts including an engineering services contract for South River Park Extension.

• Discussion and vote on legislative changes to H5095, a bill authorizing additional alcohol beverage licenses for the town
• Annual renewal of licenses for 50+ peddlers and fortune tellers, including food trucks and mobile vendors
• Annual renewal of lodging licenses for Green Harbor Hotel and 1122 Ocean St. LLC
• Annual renewal of common victualler licenses for 30+ food establishments
• Discussion and vote to sign engineering services contract with Shadley Associates for South River Park Extension

The Select Board approved legislative changes to House Bill 5095, allowing the town to grant three additional all-alcohol liquor licenses to restaurants and three to package stores. The board also approved numerous annual license renewals for peddlers, fortune tellers, lodgings, common victuallers, and auto dealers, and accepted several donations. A $217,900 contract for engineering services for the South River Park Extension project was tabled until the next meeting pending receipt of full contract components.

• Approved legislative changes to House Bill 5095 for additional liquor licenses (3-0)
• Approved renewals for 2 fortune teller licenses (3-0)
• Approved renewals for 55 peddler licenses (3-0)
• Approved renewals for 2 lodging licenses (3-0)
• Approved renewals for 30 common victualler licenses (3-0)
• Approved renewals for 9 Class I and Class II licenses (3-0)
• Tabled $217,900 engineering contract for South River Park Extension until Dec. 30, 2024 (3-0)
• Appointed Jan Martin to the Advisory Board (2-0, with one abstention)

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a remote special meeting to enter executive session for two items: a complaint alleging an Open Meeting Law violation, and strategy regarding pending litigation in Robinson v. Marshfield. No public votes or decisions are scheduled on substantive matters.

• Executive session to discuss complaint by Patrick Higgins dated December 2, 2024 alleging Open Meeting Law violation
• Executive session to discuss litigation strategy in Robinson v. Marshfield, et al

The Select Board voted 2-0 to enter Executive Session to discuss a complaint alleging an Open Meeting Law violation and to discuss strategy in pending litigation. The board did not return to open session after the Executive Session. No substantive public decisions were made.

• Voted 2-0 to enter Executive Session to discuss Open Meeting Law complaint (Dec. 2, 2024) from Patrick Higgins
• Voted 2-0 to enter Executive Session to discuss strategy in pending litigation (Robinson v. Marshfield, et al.)
• Declared no return to open session after Executive Session

Select Board

The Select Board will interview two candidates for Fire Chief and vote on whether to ask Town Meeting to postpone Article 5 from the December 16, 2024 Special Town Meeting. Other action items include votes on licenses, a loan for a Clean Water Trust project, and several appointments.

• Interviews for Fire Chief position (Mark Gassiraro, Michael LaSelva)
• Vote on request to postpone Article 5 of the December 16, 2024 Special Town Meeting
• Vote on interim loan for Massachusetts Clean Water Trust project
• Vote on film production application from HMPG BHF LLC
• Vote on donations to Veterans' Services and Ventress Library

The Select Board voted to appoint Michael LaSelva as Fire Chief, pending background check and contract negotiation. The decision followed interviews with two candidates and discussion about hiring from within. The board also approved several donations, fee waivers, and permits.

• Appointed Michael LaSelva as Fire Chief pending background check and contract (2-1)
• Appointed Chris Shea to Recreation Commission for term expiring June 30, 2026 (3-0)
• Approved fee waiver for Transfer Station generator replacement permits (3-0)
• Accepted $7,000 donation from Marshfield Community Rib Cook-off and $200 from Mr. and Mrs. Edward Dwyer for Veterans Services (3-0)
• Accepted $5,000 donation from Friends of Ventress Memorial Library for library materials (3-0)
• Accepted donations totaling $1,140.10 for Animal Control shelter (3-0)
• Approved temporary liquor license for North River Arts Society event at GAR Hall on Dec. 12 (3-0)
• Approved film permit for 'Extraordinary World with Jeff Corwin' at Marshfield Municipal Airport on Dec. 6 or 7 (3-0)

Select Board

The Marshfield Select Board will discuss and vote on a temporary liquor license application from Decanted Inc. They will also discuss and revote on a request from the Building Department to waive permitting fees for the Main Fire Station renovations, which was previously approved on November 18, 2024.

• Discussion and Vote on Application for Temporary Liquor License – Decanted Inc.
• Discussion and Revote on Request from the Building Department to Waive Permitting Fees Related to the Main Fire Station Renovations, Previously Approved on November 18, 2024

The Select Board approved a temporary outdoor liquor license for Decanted Inc. at the Wicked Women's Market on Nov. 30. They also voted 2-1 to amend a prior vote, waiving electrical permit fees for bunk room renovations at Fire Headquarters instead of the bathroom project, after a member raised concerns about scope.

• Approved temporary outdoor all-alcohol license for Decanted Inc. at Marshfield Fairgrounds on Nov. 30, pending police/building signoff and insurance (unanimous)
• Amended Nov. 18 vote to waive electrical permit fees for Fire Headquarters bunk room renovations instead of bathroom project (2-1; Kelley dissented)

Joint Public Hearing - Select Board & Advisory Board

The Select Board and Advisory Board will hold a joint public hearing to review warrant articles for the December 16, 2024 Special Town Meeting. The meeting is procedural, focusing on discussion of the warrant items. No decisions are being made at this hearing.

• Review of warrant articles for the December 16, 2024 Special Town Meeting

Select Board

The Marshfield Select Board will hold a hybrid public meeting to discuss and vote on several items, including a transfer of an annual all-alcohol package store license, acceptance of a land donation, and a contract for engineering services related to the Ridge Road boat ramp improvements. The meeting will also include recognition of DPW employees for heroic actions and a discussion on waiving permitting fees for Main Fire Station renovations.

• Transfer of annual all-alcohol package store license from KP Enterprise Inc. to Kiya Yug Ram Corp.
• Vote on Host Community Agreement for Frozen 4 Corporation
• Vote to accept Fairbanks Land Donation
• Award contract to PGB Engineering LLC for Ridge Road boat ramp improvements ($ amount not specified)
• Waive permitting fees for Main Fire Station renovations

The Select Board approved the transfer of the Annual All Alcohol Package Store License for Ocean Bluff Packet to new owner Kajalben Patel with extended hours (Monday–Saturday 8am–11pm, Sunday 10am–11pm). They also accepted a donation of ~2.2 acres at 125 Corn Hill Lane for open space, approved $1,050 in bench donations for the Recreation Trails Committee, and authorized the Winter Mountain Bike Race on January 26, 2025. The board recognized DPW employees Dominic Chiano and Christopher Vincente for their heroic actions during the November 13 house fire at 64 Sheridan Drive.

• Approved transfer of Annual All Alcohol Package Store License for Ocean Bluff Packet to Kiya Yug Ram Corp. with extended hours (3-0)
• Approved donation of ~2.2 acres at 125 Corn Hill Lane for open space and conservation (3-0)
• Accepted $1,050 in bench donations for Recreation Trails Committee (3-0)
• Approved Winter Mountain Bike Race on January 26, 2025 with February 2, 2025 rain date (3-0)
• Recognized DPW employees Dominic Chiano and Christopher Vincente for heroism during Sheridan Drive fire

Select Board

The Marshfield Select Board will discuss and vote on several action items, including opening a Special Town Meeting warrant for the Martinson School roof project and adding schematic design and project manager funding for it. They will also vote on awarding a contract to SAFE Boat International for a police boat not to exceed $804,000, and on declaring a harbormaster boat as surplus. Other items include a temporary liquor license, a host community agreement, and accepting land and other donations.

• Award contract to SAFE Boat International for police boat, not to exceed $804,000
• Open and close Special Town Meeting warrant for Martinson School roof project
• Add schematic design funding and owners project manager funding for Martinson School roof
• Declare Harbormaster Unit 1 31' SAFE Boat and trailer as surplus
• Host Community Agreement for Frozen 4 Corporation

The Select Board voted 2-1 to add a $1,050,000 article to the December 16, 2024 Special Town Meeting warrant for the Martinson School roof project, approved by the MSBA on October 30, 2024. The board also unanimously approved Roche Bros. ownership changes, a $804,000 SAFE Boat purchase, and appointed Amanda Davis to the Library Board of Trustees. The Fairbanks land donation was tabled pending jurisdictional determination.

• Added $1,050,000 Martinson School roof article to STM warrant (2-1)
• Approved Roche Bros. change of parent company to Roche Bros Midco LLC (3-0)
• Approved 51% ownership transfer of Roche Bros. to Bozzuto entities (3-0)
• Awarded $804,000 SAFE Boat contract to SAFE Boat International (3-0)
• Declared Harbormaster Unit 1 boat and trailer as surplus (3-0)
• Appointed Amanda Davis to Library Board of Trustees through June 2027 (3-0)
• Tabled Fairbanks land donation pending care/custody determination
• Reopened and closed STM warrant to insert the roof article (3-0)

Select Board

The Marshfield Select Board will discuss and vote on several action items, including declaring surplus property, signing a union memorandum of understanding with AFSCME Council 93, appointing Joanne LaFerrara to the Council on Aging, accepting a donation for the Recreation Trails Committee, and approving a temporary liquor license for the Daniel Webster Preservation Trust. The board will also receive an update on a Town Meeting article.

• Vote to declare surplus items from the Assessors Department
• Vote to sign warrant for State Election
• Vote to sign AFSCME Council 93, Local 1700 Clerical Union MOU
• Vote on appointment of Joanne LaFerrara to Council on Aging
• Vote on temporary liquor license application for Daniel Webster Preservation Trust

The Select Board voted 3-0 to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with AFSCME Council 93, Local 1700 Clerical Union, including a one-time 3.5% increase for Grade 6 employees effective July 1, 2025, plus a 2% general increase. The board also approved a $4,000 donation from NEMBA for trail improvements, signed the State Election warrant for November 5, 2024, appointed Joanne LaFerrara to the Council on Aging Board, and approved a temporary liquor license for the Daniel Webster Preservation Trust. No substantive decisions were made on the South Shore Tech school district update, which was only discussed.

• Approved AFSCME Clerical Union MOU with 3.5% Grade 6 increase (3-0)
• Approved $4,000 donation from NEMBA for trail improvements (3-0)
• Signed State Election warrant for Nov 5, 2024 at Marshfield High School (3-0)
• Appointed Joanne LaFerrara to Council on Aging Board alternate (3-0)
• Approved temporary liquor license for Daniel Webster Preservation Trust Nov 1 event (3-0)
• Declared surplus two-drawer filing cabinet from Assessor's Office (3-0)

Select Board

The Marshfield Select Board will hold a remote special meeting to discuss and vote on two agreements related to Health Circle, Inc.: a Host Community Agreement and a Donation Agreement with the town.

• Discussion and Vote on Host Community Agreement for Health Circle, Inc.
• Discussion and Vote on Donation Agreement Between Health Circle, Inc. and the Town of Marshfield

The Select Board approved a new Host Community Agreement (HCA) for Health Circle, Inc. to operate an indoor marijuana retailer at 120 Enterprise Drive, conditional on obtaining a certificate of occupancy by February 10, 2025, and full CCC permitting by April 10, 2025. The vote was 2-1, with Mr. Darcy dissenting. The Board also unanimously accepted a Donation Agreement from Health Circle to compensate for revenue lost due to delays.

• Approved new Host Community Agreement for Health Circle, Inc. (2-1), conditional on certificate of occupancy by Feb 10, 2025 and CCC permit by Apr 10, 2025
• Accepted Donation Agreement from Health Circle, Inc. (3-0)

Select Board

The Select Board will vote on awarding a $1,602,000 contract for the Veterans Memorial Park Project to Flynn Enterprise, Inc. They will also discuss and vote on a Host Community Agreement for Health Circle, Inc., and consider a request to schedule a public hearing to remove an elected member of the Marshfield Housing Authority. Other action items include appointments, donations, licenses, and a property purchase for the Affordable Housing Trust.

• Vote to award Veterans Memorial Park Project to Flynn Enterprise, Inc. for up to $1,602,000
• Discussion and vote on Host Community Agreement for Health Circle, Inc.
• Board discussion on written request to schedule public hearing to remove Housing Authority member Joseph Pecevich
• Vote to authorize Marshfield Affordable Housing Trust to purchase property at 115 Revere Street
• Appointments to Airport Commission (Steve Grable, Ian Hughes) and Agricultural Commission (Kaileigh Jarvis)

The Select Board voted unanimously to enter executive session to discuss strategy relating to collective bargaining and to conduct collective bargaining regarding a grievance filed by AFSCME Local 1700, Clerical Unit. The board also heard a lengthy Town Administrator report covering numerous administrative and community activities, and received public comment regarding the Housing Authority. No other substantive decisions were made during the open session.

• Approved motion to enter executive session for collective bargaining (3-0)
• Approved motion to close executive session and return to open session (3-0)

Select Board

The Select Board will discuss and vote on a host community agreement for Health Circle, Inc., and award a $1,602,000 contract for the Veterans Memorial Park project to Flynn Enterprise, Inc. They will also consider a request to schedule a public hearing to remove an elected member of the Marshfield Housing Authority, and vote on appointments, donations, and licenses.

• Vote on Host Community Agreement for Health Circle, Inc.
• Vote to award Veterans Memorial Park project to Flynn Enterprise, Inc. for up to $1,602,000
• Board discussion on request to schedule a public hearing to remove an elected Marshfield Housing Authority member
• Vote to authorize Marshfield Affordable Housing Trust to purchase property on Revere Street
• Appointments to Airport Commission (Steve Grable, Ian Hughes) and Agricultural Commission (Kaileigh Jarvis)

The meeting was largely procedural, with the Board entering executive session for collective bargaining and receiving a lengthy Town Administrator report. No substantive votes or decisions were taken on the matters discussed. Public comment focused on concerns about the Marshfield Housing Authority's meeting conduct and a request to remove a member.

• Opened meeting at 6:03 p.m. unanimously
• Entered executive session for collective bargaining (3-0)
• Closed executive session and returned to open session at 6:35 p.m. (3-0)

Select Board

The Select Board will discuss and vote on several action items, including extending the police chief's contract, appointing a citizen to the Fire Chief Screening Committee, and approving a host community agreement for Health Circle, Inc. The meeting also includes a public comment period and an executive session for nonunion personnel negotiations.

• Discussion and vote on extension of Police Chief contract
• Discussion and vote on appointment of citizen at large to Fire Chief Screening Committee
• Discussion and vote on Marshfield Consolidated Fiscal Policy
• Discussion and vote on conditional offer of employment for two police officers (William White and Brian Bowers)
• Discussion and vote on host community agreement for Health Circle, Inc.

The Select Board approved a three-year contract extension for Police Chief Phillip Tavares from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027, with a $10,000 salary increase in year one and 2% increases in years two and three. The vote was 2-1, with member Kelley dissenting citing concerns the contract was too generous and could increase taxes. The board also tabled a Host Community Agreement with Health Circle until October 7, 2024, and approved conditional job offers for two new police officers.

• Approved 3-year police chief contract extension for Chief Phillip Tavares (2-1)
• Tabled Host Community Agreement with Health Circle until Oct 7, 2024 (3-0)
• Approved Marshfield's Consolidated Fiscal Policy changes (3-0)
• Approved COSO Internal Control Framework policy (3-0)
• Appointed Jim Banda to Fire Chief Screening Committee citizen-at-large seat (3-0)
• Approved conditional job offers for police officers William White and Brian Bowers (3-0)
• Approved $142 donation for Summer Concert Series from Marshfield Cultural Council (3-0)
• Approved appointment of 250th Anniversary Celebration Committee (3-0)

Select Board

The Marshfield Select Board will hold a remote special meeting to discuss and vote on a new application for an annual peddler’s license. The meeting is scheduled for Friday, September 13, 2024, at 12:30 PM via Zoom.

• Discussion and Vote on Application for Annual Peddler’s License – New England Novelty

The Marshfield Select Board unanimously approved a peddler's license for Keith Lambert, doing business as New England Novelty, to sell retail clothing and novelties from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The license is subject to state motor vehicle laws, town zoning bylaws, written property owner consent, police signoff, and payment of the license fee. The board also authorized the Town Administrator to sign a temporary license if two or more board members are unavailable.

• Approved peddler's license for Keith Lambert / New England Novelty (3-0)
• Authorized Town Administrator to sign temporary peddler's license if two or more Select Board members unavailable

Select Board

The Marshfield Select Board will hold a hybrid meeting on September 9, 2024, at 6:00 PM to discuss and vote on 19 action items, including temporary entertainment and liquor licenses, appointments to boards and committees, and agreements such as a host community agreement for Health Circle, Inc. The meeting will also include an executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy and a grievance, as well as updates on playground closures and the Bridle Path Development.

• Vote on Host Community Agreement for Health Circle, Inc.
• Vote on 10 temporary entertainment and liquor license applications
• Vote on appointments including Fire Chief Screening Committee and Special Police Officer
• Vote to open and close Special Town Meeting Warrant
• Vote on South Shore 5 Public Health Alliance Inter-Municipal Agreement

The Select Board voted unanimously to appoint a Fire Chief Screening Committee to interview candidates and recommend 2-3 finalists. The board also voted to open the warrant for the December 16, 2024 Special Town Meeting, with articles due by October 25. Ann Fogg was appointed to the Ventress Library Board of Trustees for a three-year term. Timothy Kelly was appointed as a Special Police Officer, and Alexandra Forbes as temporary Animal Inspector.

• Appointed Fire Chief Screening Committee (unanimous)
• Opened warrant for Dec 16 Special Town Meeting (2-1, Kelley nay)
• Appointed Ann Fogg to Ventress Library Board of Trustees for 3-year term (unanimous)
• Appointed Timothy Kelly as Special Police Officer (unanimous)
• Appointed Alexandra Forbes as temporary Animal Inspector (unanimous)

Select Board

The Marshfield Select Board will hold a public meeting to discuss and vote on several action items, including proclamations for Overdose Awareness Week and National Suicide Prevention Month, acceptance of donations for Veterans' Services and other departments, temporary liquor license applications for Stellwagen Beer Company and others, and appointments to the Cultural Council. The board will also enter executive session to discuss collective bargaining with AFSCME Local 1700.

• Discussion and vote on 2024 Overdose Awareness Week Proclamation
• Discussion and vote on 2024 National Suicide Prevention Month Proclamation
• Discussion and vote on request for donations totaling $4,000 for Veterans' Services Department
• Discussion and vote on temporary liquor license applications for Stellwagen Beer Company, Marshfield Agricultural and Horticultural Society, and Pours and Bites LLC
• Discussion and vote on appointment of Peter Simoneli to the Cultural Council

The Select Board held a discussion-focused meeting with no formal votes on substantive matters. The main topics were the closure of town playgrounds due to safety concerns and an update on the Red Gold Farm trail project. No decisions were made; the board agreed to follow up on playground maintenance at a future meeting.

• No formal votes on substantive items were taken during the meeting
• Board agreed to discuss playground maintenance plan at a future meeting
• Board agreed to have a playground discussion follow-up at an upcoming meeting

Select Board

The Select Board will discuss and vote on a filming permit application from New Balance, and will also vote to correct the early voting dates and times for the presidential election that were previously approved on August 5, 2024.

• Vote on filming permit application – New Balance
• Vote to approve correction of early voting dates and times for the presidential election

The Select Board approved a film permit for GLP Creative to shoot a New Balance commercial on Seth Sprague Drive between August 19-21, 2024, pending signoff from police, fire, and public works. The board also re-approved early voting dates for the presidential election at Town Hall, correcting scrivener's errors from a prior vote, with a 2-1 tally.

• Approved film permit for GLP Creative/New Balance commercial on Seth Sprague Drive, Aug 19-21, pending police/fire/DPW signoff (3-0)
• Re-approved early voting dates for presidential election at Marshfield Town Hall, Oct 19-Nov 1, 2024 (2-1)

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a public meeting with an executive session for collective bargaining and litigation. The main action items include voting on the election warrant and early voting dates for the presidential election, authorizing bonds, and creating a public comment period. Other items involve approving community events, liquor licenses, donations, and field trips.

The Select Board voted 2-1 to approve early voting dates and times for the presidential election, with Eric Kelley dissenting. The board also unanimously approved a $939,539 bond anticipation note sale, a public comment policy for meetings, and a 1K fun day event. An executive session was held to discuss collective bargaining and litigation.

• Approved early voting for presidential election at Town Hall Oct 19–Nov 1 (2-1)
• Approved sale of $939,539 General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes to Oppenheimer & Co. (unanimous)
• Adopted public comment policy for Select Board meetings starting Aug 26 (unanimous)
• Approved Matty K’s 1K Fun Day on May 17, 2025, pending police/fire signoff (unanimous)
• Signed corrected election warrant for 2024 State Primary (unanimous)
• Entered executive session to discuss collective bargaining and litigation (unanimous)

CANCELLED Meeting

This meeting was cancelled. It was originally scheduled to discuss and vote on an application for outdoor table service from Cask 'n Flagon under state law.

• Discussion and vote on outdoor table service application – Cask 'n Flagon

Select Board

The Select Board will discuss and vote on several action items including the Acting Fire Chief's contract, year-end budget transfers, and updates to Select Board policies. They will also consider license applications for peddlers, entertainment, and liquor, as well as a proclamation for Purple Heart Town.

• Discussion and Vote to Approve Acting Fire Chief’s Contract
• Discussion and Vote on Year End Transfers Regarding FY24 Budget
• Discussion and Vote on Select Board Policies (multiple text amendments)
• Discussion and Vote on Application for Annual Peddler’s License – JB’s Doggie Delights
• Discussion and Vote to Proclaim Marshfield as a Purple Heart Town

The Select Board voted 2-1 to approve a temporary entertainment license for the Marshfield Chamber of Commerce's Lobsterfest at Harbor Park on September 14, 2024, with live music and alcohol service, despite a town bylaw prohibiting alcohol on town property. The board also closed a public hearing on a Nevada Street pole relocation request without taking action, effectively denying the move due to neighborhood opposition and concerns about driveway access.

• Approved temporary entertainment license for Lobsterfest at Harbor Park (2-1)
• Closed Nevada Street pole hearing without action, denying relocation request
• Approved temporary entertainment license for Marshfield Community Rib Cook-Off (3-0)
• Entered executive session for litigation and contract negotiations (3-0)

Select Board

The Select Board will review policies and consider votes on a 40B project off Ferry Street and a fee waiver for Central Fire Station renovations. The body will also decide on several event permits, licenses, and the use of town parking for the 2024 Marshfield Fair.

• Proposed letter to DEP regarding 40B project off Ferry Street
• Fee waiver request for bathroom renovations at 60 South River Street (Central Fire Station)
• Commercial parking permits for Marshfield Friends of Music and MHS Athletic Boosters for the 2024 Marshfield Fair
• Annual peddler's license application for B's Ice Cream
• One day liquor license application for North River Arts Society

Revised Meeting

The Select Board will discuss and vote on a letter to the DEP regarding a proposed 40B project off Ferry Street. The board is also reviewing several event permits, license applications, and a fee waiver for fire station renovations.

• Proposed 40B project off Ferry Street (letter to DEP)
• Fee waiver request for bathroom renovations at 60 South River Street Central Fire Station
• Commercial parking permits for Marshfield Fair (August 16-25, 2024)
• Annual Peddler’s License application for B’s Ice Cream
• One day liquor license application for North River Arts Society

The Select Board voted unanimously to send a letter to the Department of Environmental Protection requesting assistance with PFAS issues at a proposed 40B project off Ferry Street. The board also accepted a $7,058 scoreboard donation from Marshfield Girls Soccer, approved parking permits for the Marshfield Fair, and amended a film permit for Rexhame Beach. No final decisions were made on the building code update, policy guidelines, or public comment policy, which were discussed for future votes.

• Approved sending letter to DEP on PFAS at Ferry Street 40B project (3-0)
• Accepted donation of scoreboard and solar charging kit from Marshfield Girls Soccer (3-0)
• Approved commercial parking permits for Marshfield Friends of Music and MHS Athletic Boosters for 2024 Marshfield Fair (3-0)
• Amended film production permit for ATS Productions at Rexhame Beach to July 15, 2024 (3-0)

Select Board

The Select Board will discuss and vote on articles for a Special Town Meeting. The board is also considering several license transfers, appointments, and land use requests.

• Special Town Meeting Warrant Articles
• Request to use Avon Street Lot for parking
• Rexhame Beach Community Association request for 'Horribles Parade' and four dances at Rexhame Beach Parking Lot
• Peddler's license applications for Humble Taco and Mom and Pop Burgers
• Adjustment to Treasurer Collector Shaun Strobel’s contract

The Select Board voted 3-0 to approve the transfer of the Annual All Alcohol Restaurant License from Ocean Café, Inc. to Brant Rock Ocean Café, Inc. for Haddad's Ocean Cafe at 293 Ocean Street. The Board also adjusted Treasurer Collector Shaun Strobel's contract by $20,000 effective June 1, 2024, and approved several event permits and licenses.

• Approved transfer of alcohol license for Haddad's Ocean Cafe (3-0)
• Adjusted Treasurer Collector Shaun Strobel's contract by $20,000 (3-0)
• Approved use of Avon Street parking lot for private event June 29 (3-0)
• Approved Rexhame Beach Community Association Horribles Parade July 4 (3-0)
• Approved four Friday night dances at Rexhame Beach (3-0)
• Approved peddler's licenses for Humble Taco and Mom and Pops Burgers food trucks (3-0 each)
• Approved surplus of library items (2-1)
• Approved one-day common victualler licenses for Levitate Music Festival (3-0)

Info Session

The Select Board is holding an informational session to address questions from the April 22, 2024 Town Meeting. The discussion focuses on necessary school roof repairs and general information regarding the town's photovoltaic (PV) project.

• School roof repairs
• Photovoltaic (PV) project

Joint Hearing

The Select Board and Advisory Board are holding a joint public hearing. The purpose of the meeting is to review the Special Town Meeting Warrant.

• Joint public hearing to review Special Town Meeting Warrant

The Select Board approved an outdoor table service license for The Jetty LLC at 278 Ocean Street, allowing seasonal outdoor dining with conditions on hours, lighting, trash, and parking. The vote was 2-1, with Eric Kelley dissenting. The board also unanimously approved a $250,000 fund transfer to correct School Resource Officer funding, appointed Joseph Zambello to the vocational school committee, and accepted several donations.

• Approved outdoor table service for The Jetty LLC, 278 Ocean Street, with conditions (2-1)
• Approved $250,000 fund transfer from Police budget to School Resource Grant Account (unanimous)
• Appointed Joseph Zambello to South Shore Regional Vocational School District School Committee (unanimous)
• Approved film production permit for ATS Productions LLC at Rexhame Beach, June 21-22 (unanimous)
• Accepted $100 donation to Council on Aging from Deborah A. Rafferty (unanimous)
• Accepted donation of flower planters for Town Hall valued at $85.17 from Michael A. Maresco (unanimous)
• Proclaimed June 2024 as Pride Month in Marshfield (2-1)
• Reappointed Gregory Caille, Lorrie Dahlen, Thomas Whalen, James Murrin, and Cynthia Krusell to various boards (unanimous)

Select Board

The Select Board will discuss and vote on several temporary alcohol, entertainment, and food licenses for upcoming local events. The board is also considering seasonal staffing for beaches and annual peddler licenses.

• Temporary licenses for Levitate Music Festival (July 5-7, 2024) and Marshfield Fair (August 16-25, 2024)
• Hiring of additional seasonal beach staff for the Beaches Department
• Annual peddlers licenses for Trolley Dogs, Humble Taco, and Flying Boar Kitchen and Catering
• Request to waive building permit fee for an accessible entrance ramp at South River School
• Annual renewal of Earth Removal Permit for Biagini Inc.

The Select Board unanimously approved naming Douae Naji an honorary citizen, hired three new beach staff members, and granted temporary liquor and entertainment licenses for the Levitate Music Festival and Marshfield Fair. The board also approved a village sign request and received updates on beach nourishment and the town administrator's report.

• Approved naming Douae Naji an honorary citizen (unanimous)
• Approved hiring Rachel Murphy, Andrew Braithwaite, and Abigail Dowling for beach season (unanimous)
• Granted temporary wine & malt license to Stellwagen Beer Company for Green Harbor Lobster Pound (unanimous)
• Granted temporary liquor license to Levitate Music Festival at Marshfield Fairgrounds (unanimous)
• Granted temporary entertainment license to Levitate Music Festival (unanimous)
• Granted temporary liquor license to Marshfield Fair (unanimous)
• Approved Jack McDonald's request for one 'Welcome to Marshfield' sign (unanimous)

Select Board

The Select Board will interview candidates and vote on the appointment of an Acting Fire Chief. The board is also deciding on the adoption of an outside dining policy and the creation of an Opioid Fund Committee.

• Appointment of Acting Fire Chief
• Adoption of Outside Dining Policy
• Creation and appointment of six members to an Opioid Fund Committee
• Request for construction trailer at 70 Commerce Way by Mill Creek Residential
• Temporary liquor and entertainment license for North River Arts Society

The Select Board voted 2-1 to approve a request from Mill Creek Residential to place a construction trailer at 70 Commerce Way for the duration of the project, effective May 21, 2024. The board also voted 2-1 to approve relocating a utility pole on Wilson Road to resolve an aerial trespass issue for a property addition. Two appointments were made: Stephen Darcy to the Plymouth County Advisory Board and Rain Michaels to the ADA Committee, both unanimously. The board went into executive session to discuss litigation and collective bargaining.

• Approved construction trailer at 70 Commerce Way for project duration (2-1)
• Approved Verizon/Eversource pole relocation on Wilson Road (2-1)
• Re-appointed Stephen Darcy to Plymouth County Advisory Board (3-0)
• Appointed Rain Michaels to ADA Committee, pending police signoff (3-0)
• Went into executive session for litigation and collective bargaining (3-0)

Select Board

The Select Board will discuss and vote on opening and closing a Special Town Meeting Warrant and reorganizing the board. The meeting includes updates on police operations and fire safety, as well as several liquor license applications.

• Pole Hearing for Wilson Road
• Application for Film Production by Pilgrim Production, LLC
• Permit fee waiver requests for Ridge Road, Town Pier, Tea Rock Gardens, and FBMS
• Temporary liquor license application for Marshfield Hills General Store
• One day liquor and entertainment licenses for 42nd Parallel Brewing Co., Historic Winslow House, and Friends of the Marshfield Animal Shelter Inc.

The Select Board unanimously voted to reorganize, electing Lynne Fidler as Chair, Stephen Darcy as Vice Chair, and Eric Kelley as Clerk. The board also continued a pole hearing for Wilson Road to the next meeting and received updates from the Police Chief and Fire Department on operations and brush fire safety. No substantive policy decisions or financial approvals were made.

• Unanimously elected Lynne Fidler as Chair of the Select Board
• Unanimously elected Stephen Darcy as Vice Chair of the Select Board
• Unanimously elected Eric Kelley as Clerk of the Select Board
• Unanimously continued the Wilson Road pole hearing to the next meeting

Select Board

The Select Board will meet to vote on Memorandums of Understanding for the DPW, Police, and Library unions. The board will also consider permit fee waivers for Town Hall renovations and various license applications.

• MOUs for DPW Union, Police Union, and Library Union
• Permit fee waivers for Veterans and Accounting Offices renovations at Town Hall
• Two one-day liquor licenses for JPH Organization
• Annual peddler’s license applications for Cup of Amore LLC and BG’s Treats
• One-day liquor license for H COLE Club / Daniel Webster Estate

The Marshfield Select Board approved new collective bargaining agreements and MOUs for three unions (Police, Library, DPW), adopted a $5.48M capital budget, and approved several licenses and permits including one-day liquor licenses, peddler's licenses, fee waivers, field trips, and donations. All votes were unanimous (3-0).

• Approved new Collective Bargaining Agreements and MOUs for Police, Library, and DPW unions (3-0)
• Approved $5,477,010 capital budget for general fund and enterprise divisions (3-0)
• Waived permit fees for Veterans' Services and Accounting office renovations at Town Hall (3-0)
• Approved one-day liquor licenses for James P. Harrington Organization events (3-0)
• Approved annual peddler's licenses for Cup of Amore LLC and BGS Treats food trucks (3-0)
• Accepted $75 donation for Senior Center and $279.99 equipment donation for Agricultural Commission (3-0)
• Approved Wellesley Public Schools field trips at Rexhame and Brant Rock beaches (3-0)
• Approved one-day liquor license for H Cole Club LLC event at Daniel Webster Estate (3-0)

Select Board

The Select Board will interview two candidates and vote on the appointment of a Town Accountant. The board will also discuss the FY25 Capital Budget and vote on Special and Annual Town Meeting Warrant Articles.

• Interviews and appointment of Town Accountant
• Discussion on FY25 Capital Budget
• Vote on Special and Annual Town Meeting Warrant Articles
• Request to waive permit fees for solar projects at 59 Hatch St. and 500 Furnace St.
• Permission for events including the Carolina Hills MTB Classic (June 23) and Ragnar Race (May 18)

The Select Board voted unanimously to appoint Margaret LaMay as Town Accountant effective April 28, 2024, after interviewing two candidates. The Board also approved seasonal beach hires, accepted donations, and authorized a mountain bike race and a parking lot celebration. No other substantive decisions were made beyond these approvals.

• Appointed Margaret LaMay as Town Accountant effective April 28, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved seasonal beach hires for lifeguards, parking attendants, snack bar staff, and supervisors (unanimous)
• Accepted $5,000 donation to Beach Department from Marshfield Chamber of Commerce (unanimous)
• Accepted $350 donation from Martin Coyne Family for a rail trail bench (unanimous)
• Approved 3rd Annual Carolina Hills MTB Classic on June 23, 2024 with rain date June 29 (unanimous)
• Approved Rexhame Beach Parking Lot Celebration on May 18 or 19, 2024 (unanimous)

Select Board

The Select Board will discuss and vote on a peddler's license application for Thyme Traveling Food Truck. The board will also move to a joint public hearing with the Advisory Board to review Town Meeting warrants.

• Application for Annual Peddler’s License for Thyme Traveling Food Truck
• Review of Special and Annual Town Meeting Warrants

The Select Board approved a peddler's license for the Thyme Traveling Food Truck, pending signoffs from police, fire, and health departments. The board also voted to join the Advisory Board for a joint public hearing on the Special and Annual Town Meeting warrant. All votes were 3-0.

• Approved peddler's license for Michael Kelly's Thyme Traveling Food Truck (3-0)
• Recessed for five minutes (3-0)
• Reopened meeting and joined Advisory Board for Town Meeting warrant hearing (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:37 p.m. (3-0)

Select Board

The Select Board will meet to discuss and vote on the appointment of an Acting Fire Chief. The meeting is being conducted in a hybrid format via Zoom and in person.

• Appointment of Acting Fire Chief

The Select Board voted 2-0 to appoint William Hocking as Acting Fire Chief for the Marshfield Fire Department, effective March 22, 2024. The decision was made to stabilize the department's management following Fire Chief Simpson's departure. Town Administrator and Town Counsel will finalize details. The board also discussed options for the appointment, including promoting deputy chiefs or hiring a new chief.

• Appointed William Hocking as Acting Fire Chief (2-0)

Select Board

The Select Board will meet to discuss and vote on seasonal alcohol license renewals for restaurants and package stores. The board will also consider the nomination of Lt. Sullivan and ACO Ellis as Inspectors of Animals.

• Seasonal All Alcohol Restaurant and Package Store License Renewals
• Nomination of Lt. Sullivan and ACO Ellis as Inspectors of Animals

The Select Board unanimously approved seasonal all-alcohol licenses for four restaurants and three package stores, effective April 1, 2024 to January 15, 2025, pending fees, taxes, and insurance. They also approved common victualler and entertainment licenses for two restaurants, and appointed two animal inspectors. The meeting then moved into executive session and did not return to open session.

• Approved seasonal all-alcohol licenses for The Point Restaurant, Rexicana Surf Cantina & Levitate Backyard, The Corner Café, and Don Bravo Mexican Grill (3-0)
• Approved common victualler and entertainment licenses for The Point Restaurant and Rexicana Surf Cantina & Levitate Backyard (3-0)
• Approved seasonal all-alcohol package store licenses for Hubbard’s Cupboard, Jackanson’s, and Ocean Market & Liquor (3-0)
• Appointed Lt. William Sullivan and Courtney Ellis as animal inspectors for one year starting May 1, 2024 (3-0)
• Moved into executive session not to return to open session (3-0)

Select Board

The Select Board will discuss and vote on several administrative appointments and a contract extension for the Fire Chief. The body will also review license requests and the acceptance of various donations for town departments.

• Vote on extension of Fire Chief Contract
• Pole hearings for Parsonage Street and Indiana Street
• Request to waive permit fees for 96 Church Street and 485 Ferry Street
• Acceptance of a plotter valued at $1,500.00 for the Board of Health
• Application for one day wine and malt liquor license for JPH at Ferry Hill

The Select Board voted unanimously not to renew Fire Chief Jeff Simpson's contract, citing concerns over budget management, overtime issues, and leadership during a recent storm. The board also approved a DBA change for Beach House Hospitality, two pole hearings, and accepted donations for trail improvements.

• Voted not to renew Fire Chief Jeff Simpson's contract (3-0)
• Approved DBA change for Beach House Hospitality LLC to Dukes' Beach House (3-0)
• Approved Verizon/Eversource pole installation on Parsonage Street (3-0)
• Approved Verizon/Eversource pole installation on Indiana Street (3-0)
• Accepted $250 in donations for Recreation Trails Committee (3-0)

Select Board

The Select Board will discuss and vote on several administrative requests, including fee increases for beach stickers and non-resident parking. The board will also consider liquor licenses for specific events and a land donation for Corn Hill Lane.

• Vote on increasing beach sticker fees and non-resident daily parking passes
• Vote on updated mooring and skiff regulations
• Memorandum of Understanding for Corn Hill Lane land donation (Parcel ID B16-01-25)
• Statement of Interest to MSBA for Martinson School roof project
• One-day liquor license applications for South Shore Cocktails LLC, North River Arts Society, and 42nd Parallel Brewing Co.

The Select Board unanimously approved a $5 increase for resident beach stickers and non-resident daily passes, effective immediately. They also approved updated mooring and skiff regulations, authorized submission of a Statement of Interest to the MSBA for the Martinson Elementary School roof project, and granted several one-day alcohol licenses and a temporary mobile home permit.

• Approved $5 increase in resident beach sticker fees to $60 and non-resident daily passes (unanimous)
• Approved updated Mooring/Skiff Regulations and Specifications (unanimous)
• Authorized submission of MSBA Statement of Interest for Martinson School roof project (unanimous)
• Approved one-day all-alcohol license for South Shore Cocktails LLC on April 6, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved one-day wine & malt license for North River Arts Society on March 9, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved one-day wine & malt license for North River Arts Society on April 6, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved one-day wine & malt license for 42nd Parallel Brewing Company on March 16, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved temporary mobile home for Mary Schmid at 115 Idyl Wilde Circle for six months (unanimous)

Select Board

The Select Board will meet to conduct an executive session. The session is scheduled to discuss complaints or charges brought against the Marshfield Fire Chief.

• Executive session regarding complaints or charges against the Marshfield Fire Chief

The Select Board convened in executive session to discuss complaints against the Marshfield Fire Chief, pursuant to state law. The board voted unanimously to enter and later close the session, with no votes taken during the closed portion.

• Voted unanimously to enter executive session to discuss complaints against the Fire Chief (3-0)
• Voted unanimously to close executive session and adjourn the meeting (3-0)

Select Board

The Select Board will discuss and vote on several donation acceptances and the use of town parking lots for community events. The meeting includes presentations on mooring regulations and upcoming elections.

• Proposed updates to Mooring and Skiff Regulations from Harbormaster Michael DiMeo
• Request for Troop 424 to use Town Hall parking lot for recycling drives on eight 2024 dates
• Application for annual peddler's license for Cousins Maine Lobster
• Request for Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield to use town parking lots for Levitate Music Festival (July 5-7)
• Appointment of Jack Arouca to Community Preservation Committee

The Select Board unanimously approved the Election Warrant and early voting hours for the Presidential Primary, Town Election, and State Primary as recommended by the Town Clerk. The board also accepted several donations for Animal Control, Council on Aging, and the library, appointed a delegate to the Old Colony Elder Services Board, and approved a peddler's license. A vote on proposed mooring and skiff regulation updates was postponed to the next meeting.

• Approved Election Warrant as recommended by Town Clerk (3-0)
• Approved early voting hours for Presidential Primary, Town Election, and State Primary (3-0)
• Accepted $100 and $50 donations for Marshfield Animal Control (3-0)
• Accepted $200 donation for Marshfield Council on Aging (3-0)
• Accepted $5,000 and $200 donations for Ventress Memorial Library (3-0)
• Appointed Ken Pike as delegate to Old Colony Elder Services Board of Directors (3-0)
• Approved Troop 424's use of Town Hall parking lot for recycling drives on eight Saturdays in 2024 (3-0)
• Approved peddler's license for Tara Nel (3-0)

Select Board

The Select Board will meet to conduct an executive session. The session is scheduled to discuss complaints or charges brought against the Marshfield Fire Chief.

• Executive session regarding complaints or charges against the Marshfield Fire Chief

The Select Board voted unanimously (3-0) to enter executive session to discuss complaints or charges brought against the Marshfield Fire Chief, and did not return to open session. The meeting was entirely procedural, with no substantive decisions made in public.

• Voted 3-0 to open meeting at 1:30 p.m.
• Voted 3-0 to enter executive session to discuss complaints against the Marshfield Fire Chief (M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(1))
• Voted 3-0 to close executive session at 2:55 p.m.

Select Board

The Select Board will meet to discuss complaints or charges brought against the Marshfield Fire Chief. This portion of the meeting will be conducted in executive session.

• Executive session to discuss complaints or charges against the Marshfield Fire Chief

The Select Board met in executive session to discuss complaints against the Marshfield Fire Chief, then adjourned without taking any votes. No substantive decisions were made during the session.

• Entered executive session to discuss complaints against fire chief (3-0)
• Adjourned executive session and meeting without any votes taken

Select Board

The Select Board will discuss and vote on several town requests, including event permissions and a one-day liquor license. The meeting also includes a budget presentation for the Advisory Board and an executive session on collective bargaining strategy.

• One day liquor license application for North River Arts Society
• Permission for ALS ONE Polar Plunge at Rexhame Beach on April 6, 2024
• Permission for Run to the Rock Road Races on September 7, 2024
• Request to waive fees for dam removal at Veterans Park (2200 Ocean Street and 25 Main Street)
• Appointment of 11 residents to the Age Friendly Steering Committee

The Select Board held a procedural meeting to address public misinformation about an upcoming executive session regarding a personnel complaint. The Board clarified that the session was previously scheduled for a labor contract update, not moved, and that the affected employee will decide whether it is held publicly or privately. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely devoted to correcting social media speculation.

• No substantive decisions were made; meeting was procedural and informational only

Select Board

The Select Board will meet to discuss various town business including a pole hearing and an FY25 budget presentation. Action items include votes on a treasurer report, a Harbormaster donation request, and routing the Best Buddies Challenge through Marshfield.

• Pole Hearing: Arleita Street, Webster Avenue, Marshall Avenue and Dyke Road
• Application for Change of DBA: Salt Marshfield Restaurant Group LLC
• FY25 Budget Presentation by Michael A. Maresco
• Vote to approve Shaun Strobel as Treasurer to Report ARPA
• Vote on Request for Permission to Accept Donation – Harbormaster

The Select Board tabled Eversource's petition to install underground cables on Webster and Marshall Avenues after the Town Engineer found the proposed location over water mains and recommended a redesign. The board also approved a DBA change for Salt Marsh Restaurant Group, authorized the Treasurer as ARPA portal reporter, accepted a $500 donation for Harbor Park, and gave permission for the Best Buddies Challenge bike ride on June 1, 2024. A Fiscal Year 2025 budget presentation was received for discussion at a future joint meeting with the Advisory Board.

• Tabled Eversource underground cable petition pending plan redesign (3-0)
• Approved DBA change from Station 8 to Ocean House Coastal Grille for Salt Marsh Restaurant Group (3-0)
• Approved Shaun Strobel as Town's Authorized Reporter/Preparer for Plymouth County ARPA portal (3-0)
• Accepted $500 donation from Marshfield Chamber of Commerce for Harbor Park Gift Account (3-0)
• Approved 25th Annual Best Buddies Challenge bike ride on June 1, 2024, pending police and fire sign-off (3-0)
• Approved minutes from January 8, 2024 meeting (3-0)

Select Board

The Select Board will discuss and vote on the closing date for the Annual Town Meeting Warrant and the opening and closing of a Special Town Meeting Warrant. The board will also consider several permits, donations, and maintenance agreements.

• Extension of Annual Town Meeting Warrant closing date to February 1, 2024
• Marshfield Dog Park Maintenance and Repair Responsibilities Agreement
• Peddler’s License application for The Artisan Pig LLC
• Permit fee waiver requests for solar projects at 23 Clay Pit Road and 965 Plain Street
• Request for resident to place a temporary shelter trailer

The Select Board extended the Annual Town Meeting warrant closing date to February 1, 2024, due to a posting error, and opened the Special Town Meeting warrant for April 22, 2024. They also approved a Dog Park Maintenance & Repair Responsibilities Agreement, an annual peddler's license for The Artisan Pig, waived ZBA permit fees for two solar projects, accepted donations for the Council on Aging and Veterans Services, and approved a temporary trailer for a storm-damaged home at 276 Oak Street. All votes were unanimous.

• Extended Annual Town Meeting warrant closing to Feb 1, 2024 (3-0)
• Opened Special Town Meeting warrant Feb 12-23, 2024 (3-0)
• Approved Dog Park Maintenance & Repair Responsibilities Agreement (3-0)
• Approved annual peddler's license for The Artisan Pig (3-0)
• Waived ZBA permit fees for solar projects at 23 Clay Pit Rd and 965 Plain St (3-0)
• Accepted $235 in donations for Council on Aging (3-0)
• Approved temporary trailer at 276 Oak Street for storm damage (3-0)
• Accepted $2,500 in donations for Veterans Services (3-0)