Marion Select Board — September 1, 2026

The Marion Select Board met on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, opening with a public hearing regarding proposed updates to the town's parking regulations. The updates include incorporating select board limitations on Island Wharf green space parking from Monday at noon until Friday at noon, allowing waivers and special exemptions for town events, and ensuring parking remains open on town-observed holidays. The board voted unanimously to continue the public hearing to September 15, 2026, to allow for public review and to investigate parking provisions for electric vehicle chargers. Kelly Treat, chair of the 175th Anniversary Committee, presented a tentative schedule of events planned throughout 2027 to celebrate Marion's 175th anniversary, including a Winterfest, birthday ceremony, parades, and historical tours.

The board discussed an encroachment issue at Kenny's Landing adjacent to 52 Ichabod Lane, directing Town Administrator Jeff to follow up with a phone call and potentially have a constable hand-deliver a notice to the property owners if no response is received. The board approved the donation of an unused surplus plastic brush truck water tank to the Massachusetts Division of Conservation and Recreation District 2 Fire Warden. Members engaged in an extensive review of priority lists and funding for ongoing and upcoming road paving and concrete sidewalk rehabilitation projects, agreeing to move forward with Point Road, Water Street, and Front Street sidewalk and paving work while tabling a decision on Spring Street pending on-site evaluations.

Town Administrator Jeff provided updates on various municipal projects, reporting on lift inspections at the Townhouse, a 1,900-day projected timeline for the shared use path due to a 3-year wetlands reclamation requirement, and the activation of the DPW solar array. The board reviewed the allocation of $75,887 in Winter Recovery Assistance Program (WRAP) funds to cover winter overtime and extra manning costs from Winter Storm Hernando and general DPW operations. Finance Director Heather O'Brien reported on the FY28 budget capital planning schedule, harbor operations financial reviews, a resolved IRS employment tax audit resulting in a minimal $996.71 penalty, and the successful recovery of $113,252 in delinquent taxes alongside $5,566.85 in legal fees from a long-outstanding tax title account dating back to 2011.

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