The Marion Select Board met for a Special Meeting on July 8 in the Town House Annex.
First, State Representative Mark D. Silvia (D-10) spoke on special legislation for the Home Rule Petition H5451. The bill grants Marion additional liquor licenses. The state General Court held three hearings on the legislation which passed Town Meeting, and was “received favorably” by the state assembly. He noted the Consumer Affairs Committee made four amendments to the legislative piece, which would require Select Board approval to be moved to the floor of the House for a vote.
Town Counsel stated they had reviewed the amendments and approved of them. Select Board Member Randy Parker made a motion to approve of the amendments to H5451 which focuses on specifics of the liquor licensing process. Chair John Hoagland and Vice-Chair Toby Burr added their approvals, thus sending a vote to the House floor. The bill has not yet been voted on, though its status can be checked at malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H5451.
The board then voted to allow 25 special parking permits for Salty Dog Regatta should the need arise.
Executive Assistant to the Town Administrator Donna Hemphill stated work was nearing its end on the Town House, and added, “if all goes well, our August meeting will be at the Town House.”
The next regular meeting of the Marion Select Board is Scheduled for Tuesday, July 21 at 6:30 pm in the Marion Police Department.
Marion Select Board Special Meeting
By Sam Bishop