Select Board // August 3, 2026

The Marshfield Select Board meeting on August 3, 2026, included several procurement and licensing discussions. Key procurement-related items included the approval of an annual wine and malt beverage license for EK Enterprises with conditions related to an ID verification system, and a change of category conversion to an all alcoholic beverage license for Heroku Steakhouse and Sushi Inc. The board also approved a temporary entertainment license for the charity event Cars and Copters LLC at the Marshfield Fairgrounds. Additionally, the board discussed and voted on increasing various town license fees, including common victualer, peddler, commercial parking, and alcohol licenses, proposing fee increases to align with surrounding towns and generate additional revenue. The meeting also covered approval of multiple common victualer licenses for the upcoming Marshfield Fair and Marsh Vegas Festival. A proposal to establish a six-month communications improvement working group was discussed and approved to enhance public engagement and information dissemination. The board accepted a $190 donation to the Marshfield Animal Shelter and addressed several board and committee reappointments. No direct contract awards or capital improvement projects were reported, but the fee adjustments and licensing approvals represent significant procurement-related decisions.