Select Board // August 31, 2026

The Marshfield Select Board meeting on August 31, 2026, included several procurement and budget-related discussions. Key topics included the approval of a sustainability purchasing program aligned with the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection's recycling dividends program, which the board voted to adopt. The board also discussed the need for a performance efficiency audit of town departments, with plans to propose funding and an RFP for an outside firm to conduct the audit. Additionally, the board approved a liquor license application for Early Bird Restaurant Group LLC and considered a proposal to increase select board fees related to liquor licenses, with further research requested before finalizing fee adjustments. A significant administrative issue was addressed regarding the town's records access officer (RAO) role, which had been vacated due to stipend removal; the board voted to appoint the town administrator as interim RAO and demanded access credentials from the town clerk to ensure compliance with public records laws. Other agenda items included liaison appointments to various town committees and acceptance of a small donation to the Marshfield Cultural Council. Overall, the meeting focused on improving fiscal oversight, procurement transparency, and administrative compliance.