Board of Public Works // September 14, 2026

The Board of Public Works meeting for Marshfield Community Media on September 14, 2026, focused on several procurement and contract-related matters. Key discussions included granting a variance for water and sewer connections for an accessory dwelling unit at 111 Townway due to construction hardship, approving updated snowplowing rates with a 10% increase and new labor categories including incentives to attract contractors, and awarding a waterline materials and supplies contract (2027-05) to Economy Plumbing and Heating with an estimated annual value of approximately $200,000 pending favorable references and submittals. Additionally, the board approved the fall fertilization contract (2027-18) to RG Tree for $21,923.45. The meeting also addressed billing abatements due to clerical errors and software issues, and discussed ongoing efforts to secure grant funding for traffic light improvements at a dangerous intersection. The board acknowledged a town meeting-approved solar panel lease and power purchase agreement at the landfill, despite some procedural concerns. The meeting concluded with acceptance of previous meeting minutes and plans for future meetings.