Marion Select Board — September 15, 2026

The Marion Select Board met on September 15, 2026, to address a variety of municipal matters including licensing, public infrastructure, and capital planning. Acting as the local licensing authority, the board approved an application from Megan Corp (doing business as Marion Wine and Spirits) to transfer an all-alcohol off-premises liquor license from MDM Wine 5 LLC (Vino Divino) for the property at 664 Mill Street, contingent on satisfying outstanding town permits. Following public discussion on parking regulations and the use of the Island Wharf green space, the board voted to adopt the updated town parking regulations as amended. Attorney Gabe Condon of KP Law/LCCP provided a detailed overview of the town's delinquent tax title properties, walking the board through the legal requirements, notice procedures, and considerations surrounding foreclosure following recent Supreme Court precedent.

The board also evaluated major infrastructure and capital requests. Jeremy Packard detailed cost overages for the 4-mile shared use path project and requested an additional $100,000 for completed design and permitting work; the board advised him to bundle design and future construction oversight into a unified funding request to the Community Preservation Committee. Department of Public Works Director Jody discussed road resurfacing and sidewalk projects, leading the board to approve paving contracts for Point Road ($243,575), Water Street ($39,350), Front Street ($104,505), Spring Street ($238,400), and Sparrow Lane ($65,550), while deferring Cottage Street and Emil's Way. Town Administrator Jeff outlined three articles for the upcoming November 9, 2026 Special Town Meeting, including reappropriating $1,297,895 from Toll Brothers/Marion Point sewer development fees to fund mandated phosphorus mitigation upgrades at the wastewater treatment plant without taking on debt.

Additional routine and administrative matters were approved, including a residential sewer connection for Assessor's Map 19, Lot 262, the appointment of Officer Jacob Kuoku as a full-time police officer, and appointments to the Capital Improvement Planning Committee and Community Preservation Committee. The board also authorized a water shut-off for 47 Mattapoisett Road in Rochester due to an unpaid balance exceeding $5,700 over 23 billing cycles, approved special one-day alcohol licenses for the Marion Social Club, and sanctioned road closures for the Marion Art Center's annual Halloween parade. The meeting concluded with reports from the Town Administrator and Finance Director Heather, who noted the completion of the FY25 financial audit.

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