Marshfield public meetings in 2022

Public Meeting

The Marshfield Select Board will hold a hybrid public meeting on December 19, 2022, to discuss and vote on a range of action items, including annual license renewals, appointments, and requests for donations and fee waivers. The agenda also includes updates from the Harbormaster, a request for a change of corporate structure from Fetch BBQ and Catering Company, and a FY24 budget presentation.

• Annual renewal of licenses for Stellwagen Beer Co., Class II, Peddlers, Fortune Tellers, Common Victualler, and Lodging
• Appointment of Kate Burke as Town of Marshfield Parking Clerk
• Appointment of Pamela Harght to Open Space Committee At Large Seat
• Request to waive building permit fees for gazebo installation at 164 Eames Way
• Accept donations totaling $1,162.62 for Veterans' Services and Recreational Trails

The Select Board approved several annual license renewals for local businesses and the 2022/2023 Recreational Shellfish Permits and Fees. The board also appointed Kate Burke as Parking Clerk and approved the Conditional Area Management Plan. A presentation on the FY24 budget was provided by the Town Administrator.

• Approved 2022/2023 Recreational Shellfish Permits and Fees (3-0)
• Approved Conditional Area Management Plan (CAMP) (3-0)
• Appointed Kate Burke as Parking Clerk effective Dec 30, 2022 (3-0)
• Approved seasonal population estimate of 45,000 people (3-0)
• Approved $700 donation from New England Mountain Bike Association (3-0)
• Approved $200 and $262.62 donations for Veterans Services (3-0)
• Approved Marshfield Education Foundation's St. Patrick's Day 5k for March 18, 2023 (3-0)
• Approved annual license renewals for Class I, Class II, Peddler's, Fortune Teller, Common Victualler, and Lodging houses (unanimous)

Public Meeting

The Marshfield Select Board will hold a hybrid public meeting with an executive session on contract negotiation strategy, followed by a town administrator report on vaccination and COVID-19 testing clinics. The board will conduct public hearings and vote on several action items, including appointments, licenses, fee waivers, and a contract award.

• Vote on appointment of Acting Conservation Administrator Michael Seele
• Vote on Common Victualler License for South Shore Celebration of Lights
• Vote to waive building permit fees for demolition of Town Hall second floor offices
• Vote to waive electrical permit fees for 93 Old Colony Lane and 965 Plain Street
• Vote to award contract to Ramco Survey Stakes Co. Inc.

The Select Board approved a single tax rate and rejected commercial and residential exemptions. The Board also designated a dog named Koda as dangerous, imposing specific confinement and muzzling requirements. Other actions included awarding a parking improvement contract and appointing an acting Conservation Administrator.

• Approved single tax rate and rejected small commercial and residential exemptions (3-0)
• Designated dog 'Koda' as dangerous and ordered secure confinement and muzzling (3-0)
• Awarded $25,605 Mounce’s Meadow parking contract to Ramco Survey Stakes Co., Inc. (3-0)
• Appointed Michael Seele as Acting Conservation Administrator (3-0)
• Approved installation of one JO Pole 419/3½ on Regis Road by Verizon and Eversource (3-0)
• Endorsed Roderick Boundary Line Agreement (3-0)
• Increased Council on Aging Property Tax Relief Work-Off rate to $15.00 per hour (3-0)
• Approved Common Victualler License for Fiesta Shows at Marshfield Fairgrounds (3-0)

Public Meeting

The Select Board held a hearing regarding a resolution passed by Ms. Baker at the October 17, 2022, Special Town Meeting. With no public comment provided, the Board voted to forward the resolution to the Town Clerk and the Congressional Delegation.

• Approved forwarding resolution to Town Clerk (3-0)

Housing Symposium

The Marshfield Select Board is holding a Housing Symposium, a public meeting focused on housing topics. The agenda lists only the symposium itself, with no specific items or decisions detailed.

• Housing Symposium at Ventress Library, 1837 Ocean Street

Select Board

The Marshfield Select Board will hold a hybrid public meeting on October 31, 2022, to discuss and vote on several action items, including license transfers, one-day event licenses, donations, and appointments. The board will also hear a report from the Town Administrator on vaccination and COVID-19 testing clinics.

• Transfer of All Alcohol Restaurant, Common Victualler and Entertainment Licenses to Zhuo Sashimi, Inc. dba Sashimi Asian Cuisine
• Transfer of All Alcohol Restaurant, Common Victualler and Entertainment Licenses to Beachhouse Hospitality LLC dba The Beachhouse B&G
• One Day Entertainment License for Wicked Women Makers Market at Marshfield Fairgrounds on 11/26/22
• Waive Plumbing and Gas Permit Fees for Boiler Installation at Central Fire Station
• Accept Donation of 2021 Covered Wagon Cargo Trailer Valued at $6,500 for Animal Control

Public Meeting

The Marshfield Select Board is meeting to discuss and vote on several action items, including applications for one-day entertainment and wine/malt licenses for the Wicked Women Makers Market, transfers of liquor and entertainment licenses for two restaurants, and requests to accept donations. The meeting also includes a town administrator report on vaccination and COVID-19 testing clinics.

• Transfer of All Alcohol Restaurant, Common Victualler and Entertainment Licenses to Zhuo Sashimi, Inc. dba Sashimi Asian Cuisine
• Transfer of All Alcohol Restaurant, Common Victualler and Entertainment Licenses to Beachhouse Hospitality LLC dba The Beachhouse B&G
• One Day Entertainment License for Wicked Women Makers Market at Marshfield Fairgrounds on 11/26/22
• One Day Wine & Malt License for Agricultural & Horticultural Society (Wicked Women Makers Market 11/26/22)
• Request to waive plumbing and gas permit fees for boiler installation at Central Fire Station

The Select Board approved liquor and entertainment licenses for the Wicked Women Makers Market and transferred licenses for Sashimi Asian Cuisine and The Fieldston. The Board also accepted donations for veterans and the animal shelter and appointed Ned Bangs to the Open Space Committee.

• Approved one-day entertainment and wine & malt licenses for Wicked Women Makers Market (2-0)
• Approved accepting $3,500 in donations for Veterans Services (2-0)
• Waived plumbing and gas permit fees for Central Fire Station boiler installation (2-0)
• Appointed Ned Bangs to the Open Space Committee for a three-year term (2-0)
• Accepted donation of a cargo trailer for the Animal Shelter (2-0)
• Approved ownership and officer changes for SATH Enterprises Inc. dba North River Beverage (2-0)
• Designated Town Administrator Michael Maresco as representative for Bergeron v. Town of Marshfield (2-0)
• Approved liquor and entertainment license transfers for Sashimi Asian Cuisine and The Fieldston (2-0)

Special Town Meeting

The Marshfield Select Board is meeting to discuss and vote on the warrant articles for the upcoming Special Town Meeting. This is the primary item on the agenda, with no other business listed.

• Discussion and vote on warrant articles for Special Town Meeting

Public Meeting

The Marshfield Select Board is meeting to take action on the warrant for the October 17, 2022 Special Town Meeting. They will vote on reopening the warrant, discuss and vote on adding debt exclusion language to Article 6 regarding the purchase of 255 Furnace Street, and then vote to close the warrant.

• Vote to reopen warrant for October 17, 2022 Special Town Meeting
• Discussion and vote on adding debt exclusion language to STM Warrant Article 6 for purchase of 255 Furnace Street
• Vote to close STM warrant

Public Meeting

The Marshfield Select Board will hold a public meeting on October 11, 2022, to discuss and vote on several action items, including the transfer of a liquor license to a new restaurant, various one-day licenses, fee waivers, and event permissions. The meeting will also include updates from the Town Administrator and appointments for community reports.

• Transfer of Annual Wine & Malt Restaurant License and Entertainment License to EZ & Bravo, Inc. dba Don Bravo Mexican Grill
• Amended Application for Change of Officer/Managers for M&M South Shore Hospitality (Station 8)
• License to Verizon and Eversource for Pole Anchor at 60 Regis Road
• One-day All Alcohol License for The Family Crest Catering at the Daniel Webster Estate on October 15, 2022
• Waiver of Electrical Permit and Fire Inspection Fees for 38 Grace Lane (Water Department)

The Marshfield Select Board approved several license transfers, including Rooster's Family Kitchen to Don Bravo Mexican Grill and Station 8's change of manager and ownership. They also approved the state election ballot, annual acceptance of COSO and financial policies, indirect costs for FY24, and multiple one-day licenses and event permits. All votes were unanimous except for Station 8, which passed 2-0 with one recusal.

• Approved transfer of wine & malt and entertainment licenses from Rooster's Family Kitchen to Don Bravo Mexican Grill (unanimous)
• Approved change of manager and ownership for Station 8 (2-0, one recusal)
• Approved state election ballot for November 8, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved annual acceptance of COSO and consolidated financial policies (unanimous)
• Approved indirect charges for FY24 revenue offsets (unanimous)
• Approved license with Verizon and Eversource for pole anchor at 60 Regis Road (unanimous)
• Approved recertification of small wireless facilities for Verizon at five locations (unanimous)
• Approved one-day common victualler license for Roche Bros. and one-day all alcohol license for Family Crest Catering (unanimous)

Select Board

The Marshfield Select Board will hold a public meeting with several action items, including votes on the State Election ballot, financial policies, and the warrant for Special Town Meeting. The board will also consider multiple license transfers, one-day licenses, and fee waivers, as well as requests for event permissions and donations.

• Vote on State Election ballot
• License transfer to EZ & Bravo, Inc. dba Don Bravo Mexican Grill
• Pole anchor license for Verizon and Eversource at 60 Regis Road
• One-day alcohol licenses for events at Daniel Webster Estate and North River Arts Society
• Warrant articles for Special Town Meeting

Public Meeting

The Marshfield Select Board will hold a hybrid meeting on September 26, 2022, with an executive session on litigation and real estate strategy. They will hear a pole hearing and a town clerk update, then vote on several action items, including a $1.25 million capital budget borrowing for FY24 and signing an option agreement to purchase real estate at 255 Furnace Street. Other votes include temporary entertainment and liquor licenses for local events.

• Signing of Option Agreement to Purchase Real Estate at 255 Furnace Street
• Vote to approve Capital Budget Borrowing of $1.25 million for FY24
• Temporary Entertainment License for Plymouth County Highway Association Equipment Show at Marshfield Fairgrounds (10/19/22)
• One Day Wine & Malt License for Historic Winslow House Association (Gothic Ghost Tales, 10/14/22)
• Common Victualler Licenses for Flannel Jam (10/8/22) and South Shore Buds Event (10/22/22)

The Marshfield Select Board approved a $1.25 million capital budget borrowing for FY24, which could fund up to $6 million in improvements if approved at Town Meeting. They also appointed retired officer Kevin Feyler as a Special Police Officer, approved the First Congregational Church Parish Hall as the early voting location for the General Election, and tabled a decision on a Verizon pole hearing on Everson Road for 30 days. Several temporary licenses for events were approved, and the board signed an option agreement to purchase property at 255 Furnace Street for a Pre-K program.

• Approved $1.25M capital budget borrowing for FY24 (unanimous)
• Appointed Kevin Feyler as Special Police Officer (unanimous)
• Approved First Congregational Church Parish Hall as early voting location (unanimous)
• Tabled Verizon pole hearing on Everson Road for 30 days (unanimous)
• Approved temporary entertainment license for Plymouth County Highway Association Equipment Show (unanimous)
• Approved one-day wine and malt license for Historic Winslow House Association (unanimous)
• Approved 7 common victualler licenses for Flannel Jam and South Shore Buds events (unanimous)
• Signed option agreement to purchase 255 Furnace Street for Pre-K (in Executive Session)

Public Meeting

The Board of Selectmen will hold a joint public hearing with the Advisory Board to review the Special Town Meeting warrant. They will also vote on a temporary wine and malt license application for an event at the Historic Winslow House.

• Temporary Wine & Malt License application for Judith Johnson, First Congregational Church, event at Historic Winslow House on September 23, 2022
• Joint Public Hearing with Advisory Board to review Special Town Meeting Warrant

Public Meeting

The Marshfield Select Board will hold a hybrid public meeting on September 12, 2022, to discuss and vote on several action items, including the use of ARPA funds for a new fire truck and EMS funding, fee structures for town facilities, and various appointments and licenses. The meeting also includes public hearings on dog-related matters and a dedication ceremony.

• Vote on ARPA funds for new fire truck and EMS funding for MIH
• Discussion and vote on fee structure for Town Pier ice machine and updates on Damon's Point gangway, Ridge Road docks, and Green Harbor dredging/jetty projects
• Request to waive fees for electrical permits for generator at Ventress Memorial Library
• Request to waive Conservation Commission fees for vegetative management
• Temporary entertainment licenses for Flannel Jam (10/8/22) and South Shore Buds (April 22, July 22, Oct 14, 2023)

The Marshfield Select Board approved a $700,000 fire pumper truck using ARPA funds and raised ambulance rates to $2,300 per run, effective October 1. Three dangerous dog hearings resulted in confinement and muzzling orders. The board also approved new appointments to the Cultural Council and Recreation Commission, and granted temporary entertainment licenses for Flannel Jam and South Shore Buds events.

• Approved $700,000 fire pumper truck purchase using ARPA funds (unanimous)
• Approved $150,000 additional ARPA funding for Community EMS program (unanimous)
• Approved ambulance rate increase to $2,300 per ALS 1 run, effective Oct 1 (unanimous)
• Set fire inspection fee at $50 flat rate, effective Oct 1 (unanimous)
• Set annual Master Box user fee at $100, effective Oct 1 (unanimous)
• Found dog 'Heidi' dangerous; ordered humane restraint and confinement (unanimous)
• Found dog 'Frankie' dangerous; ordered muzzle and leash restrictions (unanimous)
• Found dog 'Ellie' dangerous; ordered confinement and muzzle (unanimous)

Public Meeting

The Marshfield Select Board will hold a hybrid public meeting on September 1, 2022, to discuss and vote on four action items: temporary entertainment and common victualler licenses for Recovery Rocks (September 9), and requests to hold the Annual Consume Parade and the Peter Igo Memorial Road Race in Green Harbor (September 4). The meeting is open to the public in person or via Zoom, with public comment temporarily suspended.

• Temporary Entertainment License – Recovery Rocks (Sept 9)
• Temporary Common Victualler Licenses – Recovery Rocks (Sept 9)
• Request to Hold Annual Consume Parade in Green Harbor (Sept 4)
• Request to Hold Peter Igo Memorial Road Race in Green Harbor (Sept 4)

The Marshfield Select Board unanimously approved a temporary entertainment license and two temporary common victualler licenses for the Recovery Rocks fundraising event at Salt River Farm on September 9, 2022. They also approved the Green Harbor Beach Association's annual costume parade and the Peter Igo Memorial 2-mile road race for September 4, 2022, pending police and fire approval. The meeting lasted from 10:00 to 10:05 a.m.

• Approved a temporary entertainment license for Recovery Rocks at Salt River Farm, 857 Union Street, on September 9, 2022, 6-10 p.m.
• Approved a temporary common victualler license for Mullaney's Harborside for the same event, pending Board of Health approval.
• Approved a temporary common victualler license for Montilio's Baking Company for the same event, pending Board of Health approval.
• Approved the Green Harbor Beach Association's annual costume parade on September 4, 2022, at 2 p.m., pending Police and Fire approval.
• Approved the Green Harbor Beach Association's annual Peter Igo Memorial 2-mile road race on September 4, 2022, at 4 p.m., pending Police and Fire approval.

Public Meeting

The Marshfield Select Board is holding a hybrid public meeting with 16 action items, including votes on IT policies, a housing symposium, temporary alcohol and victualler licenses for local events, and several fee waivers. The board will also discuss issues in the Green Harbor Beach area and consider a proclamation for Suicide Prevention Month. The meeting is open to the public in person and via Zoom.

• Vote on temporary common victualler licenses for Lobsterfest (9/17/2022)
• Vote on temporary all-alcohol licenses for Gainsborough Hospitality Inc., Marshfield Agricultural and Horticultural Society, and Stellwagen Beer Company
• Vote on request to use town land at 50 South River Street for parking during Rib Cook-Off
• Vote on waiving fire inspection fee for DPW Building and electrical permit fees for school security systems
• Vote on proclamation of September 2022 as Suicide Prevention Month

The Select Board unanimously approved updated Information Technology policies, including email, acceptable use, and security incident reporting. They also voted to explore temporary speed bumps on Bay Avenue, Beach Street, and Marginal Streets to address safety concerns at Green Harbor Beach, and approved a Housing Symposium for October 6, 2022. Additionally, the board approved a letter to the ZBA regarding the proposed Mill Creek 40B project, several temporary alcohol and entertainment licenses for upcoming events, and a proclamation for Suicide Prevention Month.

• Approved Information Technology policies (email, acceptable use, security incident reporting) unanimously
• Approved exploring temporary speed bumps on Bay Avenue, Beach Street, and Marginal Streets unanimously
• Approved letter to ZBA regarding proposed Mill Creek 40B project unanimously
• Approved Housing Symposium on October 6, 2022 unanimously
• Granted four one-day Common Victualler licenses for Lobsterfest on September 17, 2022 unanimously
• Approved temporary all-alcohol licenses for Lobsterfest, Rib Cook-Off, and Flannel Jam unanimously
• Approved 9th annual DWS Great Pumpkin Run 5k on October 16, 2022 unanimously
• Approved temporary entertainment licenses for South Shore Buds on October 22 and December 3, 2022 unanimously

Public Meeting

The Marshfield Select Board is holding a hybrid public meeting on August 8, 2022, to discuss and vote on a range of action items, including temporary liquor and food licenses for local events, acceptance of land donations, and several town policy and recognition items. The agenda also includes a report from the town administrator on vaccination and COVID-19 testing clinics.

• Temporary common victualler licenses for B's Ice Cream (Rib Cook Off) and Lobsterfest (9/17/2022)
• Temporary wine & malt licenses for Stellwagen Beer Company and Decanted Wine Truck (Lobsterfest) and Duxbury Food & Wine Festival (9/24/2022)
• Request for 4-way stop signs at Grove Street, Clay Pit Road, and Stonybrook Road
• Accept land donations: Blue Fish Cove (parcels #N05-06-01, #N05-05-03), Middlebrook Circle (#L09-01-12), Texas Street (#J11-01-47)
• Vote on Remote Work & Telecommuting Policy and new ZBA alternate appointment (Brian Sullivan)

The Marshfield Select Board unanimously approved all-way stop signs at Grove Street, Clay Pit Road, and Stonybrook Road, adopted a Remote Work and Telecommuting Policy, and accepted four land donations. They also approved multiple temporary licenses for events like the Lobster Fest and a Halloween light show, and appointed Brian Sullivan to the Zoning Board of Appeals.

• Approved all-way stop signs at Grove Street, Clay Pit Road, and Stonybrook Road (unanimous)
• Adopted Remote Work and Telecommuting Policy (unanimous)
• Accepted four land donations pending title search (unanimous)
• Approved temporary common victualler licenses for Rib Cook Off and Lobster Fest (unanimous)
• Approved temporary liquor licenses for Lobster Fest and Duxbury Food & Wine Festival (unanimous)
• Approved annual peddlers license for KC's Curbside Bistro (unanimous)
• Approved temporary entertainment license for Bold Broadcasting Halloween light show (unanimous)
• Appointed Brian Sullivan to Zoning Board of Appeals (unanimous)

Public Meeting

The Marshfield Select Board is holding a hybrid public meeting on July 25, 2022, to discuss and vote on several action items, including revisions to the Board's policy guide, a host community agreement with Outfront Media LLC, and annual authorization for the Town Administrator to sign contracts up to $350,000. The board will also consider appointments, licenses, fee waivers, and a fee schedule. Public comment is suspended, but the meeting is accessible via Zoom and local TV channels.

• Host Community Agreement with Outfront Media LLC
• Annual authorization for Town Administrator to sign contracts up to $350,000
• Appointment of Alternate Member of Energy Committee – Malcolm Gale
• Temporary all alcohol license and entertainment license for Marshfield Agricultural & Horticultural Society
• Fee schedule for Sealer of Weights and Measures

The Marshfield Select Board unanimously approved raising the Town Administrator's contract-signing authority from $250,000 to $350,000, citing increased costs. The board also approved the warrant for the September 6, 2022 State Primary, a billboard agreement reassignment, two temporary licenses for the Marshfield Fair, and several fee waivers and appointments.

• Authorized Town Administrator to sign contracts up to $350,000 (unanimous)
• Approved warrant for 2022 State Primary at Marshfield High School gymnasium, Sept 6, 7 a.m.–8 p.m. (unanimous)
• Approved consent to assign Host Community Agreement from Media Partners MRV, LLC to Outfront Media LLC (unanimous)
• Appointed Malcom Gale as alternate member of Energy Committee, term to June 30, 2025 (unanimous)
• Appointed Paul Van Kauwenberg to Airport Commission, term to June 30, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved temporary all-alcohol license for Marshfield Fair, Aug 19–28, 12–10 p.m., contingent on insurance (unanimous)
• Approved temporary entertainment license for Marshfield Fair, Aug 19–28, 12–11 p.m., contingent on department recommendations (unanimous)
• Waived Conservation and Building Department fees for several town projects (unanimous)

Public Meeting

The Marshfield Select Board is meeting to vote on opening the meeting and then moving into executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy. The board will not return to open session after the executive session. The agenda contains no other public business items.

• Vote to open meeting
• Vote to enter executive session for collective bargaining strategy discussion

The Select Board met in executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy, citing potential detriment to the Town's bargaining position if discussed openly. The meeting opened and closed unanimously, with no votes taken during the session. No substantive decisions were made.

• Opened meeting at 6:01 p.m. (unanimous)
• Entered executive session for collective bargaining strategy (unanimous roll call: Darcy, Kilcoyne, Fidler)
• Closed executive session and adjourned at 8:05 p.m. (unanimous roll call: Darcy, Kilcoyne, Fidler)

Public Meeting

The Marshfield Select Board will hold a hybrid public meeting with a public hearing on the Green Harbor Beach petition, a town administrator report on COVID-19 testing, and 21 action items including reappointments, license approvals, and ARPA fund authorization. The board will vote on using ARPA funds for COVID-19 testing and to match FEMA grants, as well as on various temporary entertainment and victualler licenses.

• Public hearing on Green Harbor Beach petition
• Vote on authorizing ARPA funds for COVID-19 testing and FEMA grant match
• Vote on temporary entertainment licenses for Friends of Marshfield Animal Shelter and Marshfield Community Rib Cook-Off
• Vote on commercial parking permits for Marshfield Fair
• Vote on new appointments to Airport Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals

The Select Board approved the sale of $6,345,000 in general obligation bonds to Fidelity Capital Markets, along with several licenses and appointments. The board also authorized ARPA funds for COVID-19 testing and FEMA matching, and discussed public safety concerns at Green Harbor Beach, directing the police chief to review recommendations.

• Approved $6,345,000 bond sale to Fidelity Capital Markets (unanimous)
• Approved common victualler license for Pelican's SnoBalls at 17 Dyke Road (unanimous)
• Appointed Lt. William Sullivan as Animal Inspector (unanimous)
• Accepted $2,850 in donations to Marshfield Animal Shelter (unanimous)
• Granted temporary entertainment licenses for Animal Shelter events and Rib Cook-off (unanimous)
• Approved change of manager at Marshfield VFW from Douglas Brown to Karen Eilertson (unanimous)
• Authorized ARPA funds for COVID-19 testing and FEMA match (unanimous)
• Appointed Grover Hensley to ZBA full member (unanimous)

Public Meeting

The Marshfield Board of Selectmen will discuss and vote on temporary common victualler licenses and a commercial parking permit for the Levitate Music and Arts Festival, as well as a revised land acquisition policy. These are action items requiring board decisions.

• Temporary common victualler licenses for Levitate Music and Arts Festival
• Commercial parking permit for Levitate Music and Arts Festival at Boys & Girls Club
• Revised Land Acquisition Policy

The Select Board voted 2-0 (with one abstention) to adopt an updated Land Acquisition Policy designating the Town Administrator and Town Counsel as final arbitrators, despite a dispute over whether the board was bound by a previous policy guide. The board also unanimously approved three temporary common victualler licenses and a commercial parking permit for the Levitate Music Festival.

• Adopted updated Land Acquisition Policy (2-0, Kilcoyne abstaining)
• Approved temporary common victualler license for JC's Dairy (unanimous)
• Approved temporary common victualler license for Island Creek Oysters (unanimous)
• Approved temporary common victualler license for Erich's Clam Shack (unanimous)
• Approved commercial parking permits for Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield (unanimous)

Public Meeting

The Marshfield Select Board unanimously approved several items, including waiving an electrical permit fee, granting a temporary all-alcohol license for the Levitate Festival, approving an annual peddler's license, reappointing three committee members, and approving an inter-municipal agreement for North River patrols. They also approved a licensing agreement with Lone Prime Holdings LLC. The board received a presentation on the Coastal Resilience Plan but took no formal action on it.

• Approved waiver of electrical permit fee for Hi Voltage Associates (unanimous)
• Approved temporary all-alcohol license for Levitate Festival (unanimous)
• Approved annual peddler's license for Wanderson Goncalves (unanimous)
• Reappointed Sherry Costello, Susan MacCallum, Richard Rodwell to 3-year terms (unanimous)
• Approved inter-municipal agreement with North River Commission (unanimous)
• Approved licensing agreement with Lone Prime Holdings LLC (unanimous)

Public Meeting

The Marshfield Select Board will hold a hybrid public meeting on June 21, 2022, to discuss and vote on a range of action items, including licenses for the Levitate Music Festival, appointments to town boards, and various administrative matters. The agenda also includes a town administrator report on vaccination and COVID-19 testing clinics, and an executive session on land acquisition.

• Application for temporary entertainment license – Levitate Music Festival
• Applications for common victualler licenses – Levitate Music Festival
• Application for temporary wine & malt license – Agricultural & Horticultural Society (Levitate)
• Request to waive permitting fees for Eagle Scout project
• Appointments to Conservation Commission (David Good, Kenneth Dodge, John O'Donnell) and Community Preservation Committee (Stephen Merrick, Michael Devlin)

The Marshfield Select Board approved several licenses for the Levitate Music Festival (July 8-10, 2022), including a temporary entertainment license, common victualler licenses for 26 food vendors, and a one-day liquor license. The board also appointed new members to the Conservation Commission (David Good, Kenneth Dodge, John O'Donnell) and Community Preservation Committee (Stephen Merrick, Michael Devlin), and approved annual reappointments to various boards. A motion to reconsider Conservation Commission member Dr. Arthur Lage's reappointment failed for lack of a second.

• Approved temporary entertainment license for Levitate Music Festival, July 8-10 (unanimous)
• Approved 26 common victualler licenses for Levitate Music Festival food vendors (unanimous)
• Approved one-day liquor license for Levitate Music Festival (unanimous)
• Appointed David Good, Kenneth Dodge, John O'Donnell to Conservation Commission (2-0)
• Appointed Stephen Merrick and Michael Devlin to Community Preservation Committee (2-1)
• Approved annual reappointments to multiple town committees (unanimous)
• Approved maximum useful life for departmental equipment financed by $1,990,000 borrowing (unanimous)
• Approved surplus declaration for Ventress Library items (unanimous)

Public Meeting

The Marshfield Select Board is holding a hybrid public meeting on June 6, 2022, to discuss and vote on a range of action items, including commercial parking permits, temporary entertainment and liquor licenses, a dock replacement contract, and annual reappointments. The board will also receive updates on emergency repairs and vaccination clinics. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss pending litigation.

• Vote on awarding contract for Ridge Road Docks Replacement Project
• Vote on temporary wine & malt licenses for Stellwagen Beer Company (10 dates at Green Harbor Lobster Pound; June 25, 2022 at DH Smith and Son)
• Vote on temporary wine & malt license for The Sangria Lady (Lobster Fest, September 17, 2022)
• Vote on annual reappointments including Building Commissioner, Town Counsel, and Veterans Agent
• Vote on applications for temporary entertainment licenses (Duck Derby, South Shore Buds)

The Marshfield Select Board awarded a $66,960 contract to Beacon Marine Construction for the Ridge Road Dock Replacement project, approved multiple licenses and permits, and made several appointments. The board also received an update on emergency sewer repairs and approved a temporary entertainment license for South Shore Buds over one dissenting vote.

• Awarded Ridge Road Dock Replacement contract to Beacon Marine Construction, LLC for $66,960 (unanimous)
• Approved donation of three tick spraying treatments for Harbor Park from Secured Environments valued at $240 (unanimous)
• Appointed Harbormaster Michael DiMeo as alternate representative to North River Commission (unanimous)
• Approved One Day Entertainment License for Duck Derby at Rexhame Beach on Sept 25, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved Annual Peddler's License for Christopher Haddad dba CJ's Creation Station food truck (unanimous)
• Approved temporary Wine & Malt Licenses for Stellwagen Beer Company at Green Harbor Lobster Pound and DH Smith and Sons (unanimous)
• Approved temporary entertainment license for Frozen 4 Corp. dba South Shore Buds on July 23, 2022 (2-1, Fidler opposed)
• Reappointed Andrew Stewart as Building Commissioner (2-0, Kilcoyne abstaining)

Public Meeting

The Select Board will meet to discuss and vote on several items including business licenses, appointments, and use of ARPA funds for cybersecurity. The agenda also includes a vote regarding emergency borrowing for sewer improvements on Plymouth Avenue.

• Vote on using ARPA funds for I/T cyber security upgrades
• Vote on emergency borrowing for Plymouth Avenue Sewer Force Main improvements
• Application for seasonal all alcohol license for Corner Café
• Application for annual common victualler licenses for Camfam Pizzeria and Bungalow Kitchen and Catering
• $50 fee for Flood Plain Permit

The Marshfield Select Board unanimously approved the sale of $2,000,000 in bond anticipation notes for the Plymouth Avenue sewer force main improvements, along with several licenses, permits, and appointments. The board also approved $102,300 in ARPA funds for cyber security upgrades and voted 2-1 to impose a $50 floodplain permit fee, with James Kilcoyne opposed.

• Approved $2M bond anticipation notes sale for sewer force main (unanimous)
• Approved Seasonal All Alcohol License for Corner Café (unanimous)
• Approved Green Harbor Golf Club alteration of premises (unanimous)
• Approved $102,300 ARPA funds for cyber security upgrades (unanimous)
• Approved NEMBA mountain bike race in Carolina Hill (unanimous)
• Approved floodplain permit fee of $50 (2-1, Kilcoyne opposed)
• Approved harbormaster appointments for 2022-2023 (unanimous)
• Approved two common victualler licenses (unanimous)

Public Meeting

The Marshfield Select Board will meet to discuss several action items, including cybersecurity upgrades for police cruiser tablets using ARPA funds. The board will also consider appointments and a request from the Beach Department to waive electrical permitting fees.

• Vote on cyber security upgrades for Police Cruiser Mobile Data Tablets funded by ARPA funds
• Pole Hearing – Ocean Street
• Marshfield Yacht Club application for Change of Manager
• Vote on request to waive Electrical Permitting Fee for the Beach Department
• Appointment of Helen Bennett as Tenant Representative to the Housing Authority

The Marshfield Select Board unanimously approved using ARPA funds to purchase Mobile Data Terminals for police cruisers at a cost of $107,075. The board also made several appointments, including Helen Bennett to the Housing Authority and Maureen Saunders to the Old Colony Elder Services Board. Other actions included waiving an electrical permit fee, approving a school field trip, granting a pole hearing request, and approving a change of manager for the Marshfield Yacht Club. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $107,075 ARPA-funded Mobile Data Terminals for police cruisers (unanimous)
• Appointed Helen Bennett as tenant member of Marshfield Housing Authority (unanimous)
• Reappointed Maureen Saunders to Old Colony Elder Services Board (unanimous)
• Waived electrical permit fee for shed at Rexhame Beach parking lot (unanimous)
• Approved field trip for 65 students to Brant Rock beach on June 6, 2022 (unanimous)
• Granted Verizon and Eversource permission for joint pole on Ocean Street (unanimous)
• Approved change of manager for Marshfield Yacht Club from Kimberly Plummer to Jacqueline Barry (unanimous)
• Accepted minutes of April 4 and April 19, 2022 (unanimous)

Annual & Special Town Meeting

The Board of Selectmen is holding the Annual and Special Town Meeting, where residents will vote on town business. The agenda is minimal, listing only the meeting's start time and location, with no specific warrant articles provided.

• Special Town Meeting
• Annual Town Meeting

Public Meeting

The Marshfield Board of Selectmen is holding a hybrid public meeting on April 19, 2022, with public hearings on a Verizon small cell wireless application and liquor/entertainment licenses for two restaurants. Action items include votes on accepting donations for Veterans Services, a summer festival at DAV, a beach wedding, and three annual peddler's licenses. The board will also enter executive session for collective bargaining with the police union.

• Public hearing: Verizon application for small cell wireless facilities on existing poles
• Public hearing: Rooster's Family Kitchen annual wine & malt and entertainment licenses
• Public hearing: Corner Café annual wine & malt and entertainment licenses
• Vote: Permission to accept donations for Veterans Services
• Vote: Annual peddler's licenses for Joe's Eats and Treats, Baby Duck LLC dba Tacofied, and Flashback Franks

Public Meeting

The Marshfield Board of Selectmen is holding a hybrid public meeting on April 4, 2022, to discuss and vote on a range of action items, including license renewals, permits, and donations. The agenda also includes appointments, a dangerous dog hearing, a pole hearing, and an executive session for collective bargaining with the firefighters union.

• Roche Bros. – Application for Change of Manager from Paul Gaughan to Lawrence Baxter
• Dangerous Dog Hearing – Brown/Cookson
• Pole Hearing – Old Colony Lane
• Discussion and Vote on Commercial Parking Permit – Green Harbor Lobster Pound
• Discussion and Vote on Application for Temporary Entertainment License – South Shore Buds (April 23, 2022)

The Marshfield Selectmen unanimously declared a dog named Chelsea dangerous and ordered it humanely euthanized within 10 days after a hearing that included testimony about multiple bite incidents and over 50 police calls. The board also approved several routine items, including fuel storage registrations, beach hires, and various licenses.

• Declared dog Chelsea dangerous and ordered humane euthanasia within 10 days (unanimous)
• Approved renewal of fuel storage registrations for 16 holders (unanimous)
• Approved beach hires for 2022 season as recommended by Lt. Sullivan (unanimous)
• Approved change of manager at Roche Bros. from Paul Gaughan to Lawrence Baxter (unanimous)
• Granted commercial parking permit for 46 spaces at Green Harbor Lobster Pound (unanimous)
• Accepted donation of dog kennels valued at $13,708 from Friends of Marshfield Animal Shelter (unanimous)
• Waived building permit fees for moving three sheds from Fairgrounds to Town Hall, Rexhame Beach, and Fire HQ (unanimous)
• Granted one-day entertainment license to Frozen 4 Corp. dba South Shore Buds for April 23 event (unanimous)

Joint Public Hearing with Advisory Board

The Board of Selectmen and the Advisory Board will hold a joint public hearing. The purpose of the meeting is to review the Special and Annual Town Meeting Warrants.

• Review of Special Town Meeting Warrant
• Review of Annual Town Meeting Warrant

Public Meeting

The Marshfield Board of Selectmen will hold a hybrid public meeting on March 28, 2022, at 6:30 PM. They will discuss and vote on several action items, including funding for the Brant Rock Safety Project, appointments to town boards, and a transfer of $150,000 from the Overlay Surplus Account. A pole hearing for Bakers Lane is scheduled for 6:45 PM.

• Discussion and vote on Brant Rock Safety Project Funding Article for Fall Special Town Meeting
• Discussion and vote on appointment of Gregory Guimond as Marshfield's representative on the MAPC
• Discussion and vote on new appointment to Ventress Library Board of Trustees – Robert Marzelli
• Discussion and vote on field trip request for Brant Rock and Rexhame Beaches – Wellesley Public Schools
• Discussion and vote on transfer of $150,000 from Overlay Surplus Account

Select Board

The Marshfield Select Board will vote on several action items, including a request to deficit spend $450,000 for snow and ice removal, a transfer of $250,000 from the Overlay Surplus Account, and multiple articles for the upcoming Special Town Meeting. They will also discuss and vote on the final floodplain permit fee structure, seasonal alcohol licenses, and an ARPA grant agreement. The meeting includes recognitions for exceptional service and a police use of force report.

• Vote on deficit spending for snow and ice budget - $450,000
• Vote on transfer of $250,000 from Overlay Surplus Account
• Vote on adding article to Special Town Meeting warrant for emergency Plymouth Avenue sewer replacement borrowing
• Discussion and vote on floodplain permit fee structure
• Vote on seasonal alcohol licenses

The Select Board unanimously adopted the Town Energy Resiliency Plan targeting 2035 and approved a new floodplain permitting system with no fee. They also approved seasonal liquor licenses, an ARPA grant agreement, and reopened the Special Town Meeting warrant to add an emergency sewer repair article. The board supported numerous warrant articles for the Annual and Special Town Meetings.

• Adopted Energy Resiliency Plan to reach energy resiliency by 2035 (unanimous)
• Approved floodplain permitting system contingent on Town Counsel approval (unanimous)
• Approved no fee for floodplain permits (unanimous)
• Approved seasonal liquor licenses for multiple businesses (unanimous)
• Adopted ARPA Grant Agreement with Plymouth County (unanimous)
• Reopened Special Town Meeting warrant and added emergency borrowing article for Plymouth Avenue sewer repair (unanimous)
• Approved $5,000 and $3,000 stipends for Fire Department mechanics (unanimous)
• Approved deficit spending up to $450,000 for Snow & Ice budget (unanimous)

Public Meeting

The Marshfield Board of Selectmen will meet to discuss several action items, including a request to deficit spend $350,000 from the snow and ice budget. The agenda also includes votes on committee appointments, local event permits, and a letter opposing radioactive water discharge from Pilgrim Nuclear Power Plant.

• Request for permission to deficit spend $350,000 from Snow and Ice Budget
• Vote on letter in opposition to proposed discharge of radioactive water from Pilgrim Nuclear Power Plant
• Approval of Host Community Agreement between VRT Corp. and Media Partners MRV, LLC
• Appointment of Brendan Coyne to Waterways Committee
• MSBA Statement of Interest for Martinson Elementary School Roof

Public Meeting

The Board of Selectmen will meet to discuss several action items, including the appointment of a permanent full-time police officer and various fee waiver requests. The agenda also includes presentations regarding ARPA funding for non-profits and updates on COVID-19 vaccination clinics.

• Vote on appointment of one permanent full-time police officer
• Presentation of checks for ARPA funding for non-profits
• Vote on request to waive fees for Conservation Department
• Vote on request to waive propane tank fees at Senior Center
• Vote on adoption of Recycled Product Purchasing Policy

The Marshfield Board of Selectmen approved $39,164.94 in ARPA funding for eight local nonprofits, adopted a recycled product purchasing policy, and made several appointments including a new Housing Authority member and a full-time police officer. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $39,164.94 in ARPA funds to eight nonprofits (unanimous)
• Adopted Recycled Product Purchasing Policy (unanimous)
• Appointed Cecilia Delgadillo to Marshfield Housing Authority (unanimous)
• Gave conditional offer to Kevin McDougall as permanent full-time police officer (unanimous)
• Approved updated PPI and Hazard Mitigation Plans (unanimous)
• Waived Conservation Commission fees for four municipal projects (unanimous)
• Waived Fire Department inspection fee for Senior Center propane tank (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Fairgrounds MOA for COVID clinic (unanimous)

Emergency Meeting

The Board of Selectmen is holding an emergency meeting to receive an update on the storm and the town's preparations. The board will also discuss and vote on whether to declare a local state of emergency.

• Update on the storm and town preparation
• Discussion and vote to declare a local state of emergency

The Marshfield Selectmen unanimously declared a Local State of Emergency effective January 28, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. through February 1, 2022 at midnight, in response to a pending storm. The meeting was held remotely via Zoom and included a brief discussion of the town's preparedness. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Declared Local State of Emergency for pending storm, effective Jan 28 4:00 p.m. to Feb 1 midnight (unanimous)

Public Meeting

The Marshfield Board of Selectmen will hold a hybrid public meeting on January 24, 2022, at 6:30 PM. They will discuss and vote on a range of action items, including the Treasurer/Collector contract, ARPA funding for a SCADA system and ambulance, fee waivers, appointments, donations, and a revised entertainment license. The meeting also includes reports from the Town Administrator, Police Chief, and other officials.

• Vote on Treasurer/Collector Contract
• Vote on ARPA funding amounts for SCADA system and ambulance
• Vote on waiving fire inspection fee for airport
• Vote on waiving building fees for sea wall project
• Vote on Stellwagen Beer Co. revised entertainment license for arcade games

The Marshfield Board of Selectmen unanimously approved a 3-year contract for Lisa Clark as Treasurer/Collector, effective February 1, 2022. The board also approved several other items, including ARPA funding corrections, fee waivers, donations, and a revised entertainment license for Stellwagen Beer Company. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved 3-year Treasurer/Collector contract for Lisa Clark (unanimous)
• Corrected ARPA funding amounts: $90,000 for SCADA system, $325,000 for ambulance (unanimous)
• Waived fire inspection fee for airport fuel tank removal (unanimous)
• Waived building fees for Brant Rock Sea Wall project (unanimous)
• Appointed Scott DeCastro to Recreation Trails Committee (unanimous)
• Approved revised entertainment license for Stellwagen Beer Co. for arcade games (unanimous)
• Declared land at 89 Rockwood Road surplus for dog park (unanimous)
• Approved $5,000 ARPA funding for Drug Story Theatre and Marshfield Kiwanis (unanimous)

Public Meeting

The Board of Selectmen will conduct interviews for the Treasurer/Collector position and hear a budget presentation from Michael Maresco. The meeting also includes votes on several administrative requests, including donations and tree cutting on town land.

• Interviews for Treasurer/Collector position with Pi Tao Hsu and Lisa Clark
• Budget presentation by Michael Maresco
• Vote on request for temporary closure of Haddad’s Ocean Cafe
• Vote on permission to accept donations for Veterans Services and Recreation Department
• Vote on request for temporary occupancy at 566 Careswell Street

The Board of Selectmen voted 2-1 to adopt a modified vaccination policy requiring all town employees to be fully vaccinated by February 1, 2022, with unvaccinated employees required to undergo regular testing and wear face coverings. The policy is conditional on the OSHA mandate being upheld by the Supreme Court and is subject to impact bargaining with unions. The board also approved several routine items, including a temporary closure for Haddad's Ocean Café, donations, a pole hearing, and a temporary occupancy permit. Lisa Clark was appointed Treasurer/Collector.

• Adopted modified COVID-19 vaccination policy for town employees (2-1, Kilcoyne opposed)
• Approved temporary closure of Haddad's Ocean Café from Dec 30, 2021 to Feb 9, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved acceptance of $250 donation from KWFA and $200 in gift cards from Karen Reilly for Veterans Services (unanimous)
• Approved acceptance of beach wheel chair valued at $500 from Ann Daigneault for Recreation Department (unanimous)
• Approved Verizon pole petition at 1112 Ferry Street (unanimous)
• Approved temporary occupancy permit for Shea family at 566 Careswell Street for six months with possible extension (unanimous)
• Appointed Lisa Clark as Treasurer/Collector, pending background and finance check (unanimous)
• Accepted minutes of December 20, 2021 as written (unanimous)