WATD Select Board Candidate Forum // July 13, 2026

This was a candidate forum held on July 13, 2026, for the Marshfield Select Board special election to fill a vacant seat. Candidates Chris Roland and Joe Pvich discussed key town governance issues, focusing heavily on fiscal management challenges, including a reported $7 million budget deficit and the controversy over a proposed override to address it. Both candidates emphasized the need for hiring a full-time town administrator to improve budget oversight and operational efficiency. They debated the merits of an override vote, with Roland supporting putting it to a ballot and Pvich opposing it, citing procedural concerns. The forum also covered topics such as affordable housing, library funding, town meeting participation, and potential charter changes like expanding the select board from three to five members. Both candidates advocated for greater transparency, operational audits, and improved fiscal policies to prevent future budget crises. No specific contract awards or procurement decisions were discussed, but the conversation highlighted the town's financial management and governance reforms that could impact future procurement and budgeting processes.