Advisory Board // June 9, 2026

The Marshfield Community Media Advisory Board held a meeting on June 9, 2026, primarily focused on reviewing and recommending budget allocations for various town departments and services in preparation for the upcoming town meeting. Key procurement-related discussions included approving an $8,232 transfer from the reserve fund to the beach revolving fund for unanticipated seaweed removal, and deliberations on budget adjustments for the town clerk, animal control, DPW engineering salaries, police, fire, assessors, and other departments. The board considered proposals to restore or adjust budget cuts, such as adding $16,189 to the town clerk's budget, $25,000 to animal control to maintain staffing levels, and $24,235.97 for a DPW engineering position shared with enterprise funds. They also discussed the school department's budget, debating between tiered budget cuts and ultimately recommending a budget aligned with tier one cuts. The advisory board voted on recommending the no override budget and the $4 million override budget options, with no support for the $7 million override. Discussions highlighted concerns about future expenses, collective bargaining costs, and the need for strict budget controls and transparency. The meeting concluded with plans to present these recommendations at the upcoming town meeting and to prepare informational materials for public understanding.