# Select Board // October 26, 2026

The Marshfield Select Board meeting on October 26, 2026, addressed several spending and procurement matters. The board discussed next steps for a townwide operational efficiency assessment funded by a $250,000 town-meeting appropriation. The Town Administrator outlined a direct-contract option with the Collins Center, which is exempt from procurement law, and a private-consultant option expected to exceed $50,000 and therefore require an RFP. No consultant or procurement path was selected. The board also reviewed outstanding capital-project balances, discussed confirming project status with departments, improving coordination with the treasurer before borrowing, and conducting quarterly reviews. The administrator noted that certain balances of $50,000 or less may be eligible for debt-service repurposing, subject to a board vote and review of applicable restrictions.

The police chief requested appointments to three existing, funded full-time officer vacancies; the transcript describes the selection process and candidates but does not clearly capture a board vote. The board approved a $50 donation for care of animals at the Marshfield Animal Shelter and approved a Honey Kitchen food-truck common victual license for specified fairgrounds events, subject to the Town Administrator verifying an event. For licensing fees, members discussed a two-year phase-in of increases and reducing the proposed seasonal all-alcohol license fee increase from $1,500 to $1,000; the transcript does not clearly record the final vote. The board also discussed capital planning for FY2028–FY2032, a potential budget deficit, and pension costs, including possible future prepayment analysis, but took no related spending vote. A public hearing on a new all-alcohol premises license for Amvets Post 1996 ended with a vote requiring application corrections and resubmission, rather than approval of the license.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Professional Services, Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** October 26, 2026

### Sources
- [Select Board // October 26, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GreGNpdQhl0) - Government - Marshfield Community Media