Select Board // September 21, 2026

The Marshfield Select Board meeting on September 21, 2026, included several procurement-related discussions and votes. Key agenda items involved approval of purchase and sale agreements for land parcels on Holly Road and Proctor Street, intended for water resource and conservation purposes, with funding to be approved at a special town meeting. The board also discussed and approved a temporary liquor license for the North River Arts Society event and a common victual license for vendors at the Cars and Copters event. Additionally, the board reviewed and approved a list of actionable objectives for the town administrator, including strengthening procurement practices with a target to implement revised procedures by January 2027. There was a detailed discussion on improving procurement compliance to reduce liability and control costs. The board accepted several donations, including a $5,000 gift to the Marshfield Police Department's Safety Net Program and other donations supporting veterans. The meeting also covered updates on the Freedom of Information Act records access officer role and preparations for a special town meeting with articles involving capital projects and personnel changes. A contentious discussion occurred regarding reimbursement for towing fees related to a select board member's trailer, focusing on enforcement of town parking and sign bylaws. Finally, the board approved multiple sets of meeting minutes with minor corrections. Overall, the meeting emphasized procurement policy enforcement, capital project funding, and transparency in town operations.