Marion Select Board Special Meeting — June 30, 2026

The Marion Select Board met on June 30, 2026, to address a variety of municipal matters, beginning with a public hearing regarding the Marion General Store. The board unanimously approved the transfer of an all-alcoholic off-premises license from Marion General Store, Inc. to Peddler Farms LLC, managed by Amy Baxter, along with operating hours and a common victualler license. The board also recognized former member Norm Hills for his nine years of dedicated service to the board and various town committees. Additionally, the board approved a change of manager and directors for the Beverly Yacht Club and reviewed a mobile coffee trailer proposal by Liz Tarrant for Island Wharf, which met opposition due to concerns about competing with local brick-and-mortar taxpaying establishments.

Discussions then shifted to infrastructure and capital projects. Ted from Toll Brothers requested that the town manage and bid the extension of the Route 6 water main to River Road for the Heron Cove development, with Toll Brothers reimbursing the estimated $545,200 project cost. The board voted unanimously to authorize the Town Administrator to negotiate the project agreement. Routine business included approving meeting minutes and a water commitment of $2,732.02, while Mrs. Baldwin of the Trees and Parks Committee presented the town's updated Homeowner Guide to Trees.

Town Administrator Jeff delivered his comprehensive report covering several administrative and community updates. Key topics included the Town House renovation nearing completion with a planned move the week of July 27, Marion's receipt of $75,000 in state Winter Recovery Assistance Program (WRAP) funds, upcoming 4th of July parade and fireworks preparations, speed bumps installed on Front Street, the town sidewalk bidding process, and special legislation updates regarding the town's all-alcohol quota. Donna Hemphill reported on Town Party fundraising, noting a $3,000 platinum sponsorship from Burr Brothers Boats, and officials announced a heat emergency cooling center plan before voting to recess into executive session.

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