Marshfield Advisory Board Elects New Chair as Rowland Enters Select Board Race

MARSHFIELD -- May 21, 2026, Marshfield Advisory Board reorganizes leadership as chair steps aside to run for Select Board. At the May 21 meeting, Chair Chris Rowland announced he has filed nomination papers for a vacant Select Board seat and handed the chairmanship to Vin Falacara, who was elected unanimously; Peter was elected secretary and Scott retained the vice chair position. The board also announced the resignation of member Brian Crowley. The bulk of the meeting was a working session on fiscal year 2027 budget scenarios, no override, a $4 million override, and a $5.6 million override, with members agreeing to schedule weekly sessions with town accountant Meg and Superintendent Patrick Sullivan before town meeting. A board member reported that Building Commissioner Andrew Stewart's proposal to merge the building and zoning departments could save the town up to $10,000 under the no-override budget while still attracting candidates for a vacant inspector position, and that a review of the zoning office uncovered approximately $6,800 in uncashed permit-related checks.