Board of Public Works // August 24, 2026

The Board of Public Works meeting held on August 24, 2026, focused heavily on procurement and contract awards related to public works infrastructure and services in Marshfield. Key contract awards included sewer manhole replacement to Speakman Excavating for $42,180, waterline materials and supplies to John Hodley and Sons for approximately $45,262, and wastewater residuals disposal to Wastewater Services for nearly $970,000 over three years. Other contracts awarded included an equipment trailer for the cemetery department, an AC replacement unit for the wastewater treatment plant, granular activated carbon replacement for water treatment, and household hazardous waste collection services to Clean Harbors through the Southshore Recycling Collaborative. The meeting also discussed budget considerations, vendor selections based on bids, and ongoing coordination with FEMA for funding of infrastructure projects. Several motions to award contracts were passed unanimously, authorizing designated members to execute contract documents. Additionally, there was discussion about public road work permits and traffic safety concerns, but no new procurement actions were taken on those topics during this session.