Capital Budget Committee // October 13, 2026

The Marshfield Capital Budget Committee met October 13, 2026, to consider two articles for the October 26 special town meeting. For Article 7, the committee discussed authorizing up to $9,944,140 for seawall and revetment repairs at five coastal locations. DPW Superintendent Ken Ryan said the work addresses storm damage from 2015 and 2018 and could qualify for 75% FEMA reimbursement; the final scope and reimbursement amount remained subject to FEMA approval. The town had about $2.4 million in previously appropriated funds available, and the DPW planned to seek bids in the fall and begin work in spring 2027. Members raised questions about borrowing and reimbursement timing. A motion was made to recommend approval, but the transcript does not capture a clear vote tally.

For Article 8, the committee considered $2,260,000 in capital spending from water, wastewater, and solid-waste enterprise retained earnings: approximately $1.06 million for water, $1.1 million for wastewater, and $100,000 for solid waste. Proposed work included a multi-year SCADA system upgrade, water-meter replacements, replacement of three out-of-service or deteriorated trucks, acquisition of a smaller dump truck, and evaluation and planning for wastewater force mains. The DPW described vehicle price figures as vendor quotes and said replaced vehicles would be auctioned, with proceeds returned to their respective enterprise funds. A motion to support Article 8 was made, but the transcript does not preserve a clear vote tally. The committee also elected Dean as temporary chair and Doug as vice chair while discussing committee organization and future meetings.