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SJC rejects Marshfield MBTA zoning appeal

September 25, 2026

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SJC rejects Marshfield's MBTA zoning appeal

The state Supreme Judicial Court has rejected Marshfield's lawsuit challenging the MBTA Communities Act, a major legal ruling that leaves the town's zoning obligations in place. The decision was handed down on Sept. 18, with town counsel Robert Galvin responding to the outcome.

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Marshfield Veterans Coffee set for Wednesday, Sept. 30

Marshfield Veterans Services will host a Veterans' Coffee on Sept. 30 featuring Plymouth County Sheriff Joe McDonald.

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Fall pickleball continues at Peter Igo Park

Registered adult players can join the fall pickleball session from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25, at Peter Igo Park junior courts, 35 Marshall Ave.

Marshfield Recreation Department

Scituate freshman field hockey visits Marshfield at 4 p.m.

Scituate's freshman field hockey team plays Marshfield at 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25.

MaxPreps

Cars & Copters returns to Marshfield Fairgrounds Saturday

Cars & Copters runs Saturday, Sept. 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Marshfield Fairgrounds, featuring specialty cars, helicopters, food vendors and charitable fundraising.

Cars and Copters

Friends of Marshfield Dog Park to hold silent auction fundraiser Saturday

The Friends of the Marshfield Dog Park will hold a silent-auction fundraiser Saturday, Sept. 26, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Marshfield Elks Lodge, with food included in admission and a cash bar.

The Friends of the Marshfield Dog Park

Select Board denies support for Forge Lane 40B project

The Marshfield Select Board denied a developer's request to support an affordable-housing project on Forge Lane, as reported on September 22.

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Calling hours set for Friday for Paul F. Dowd

Calling hours for Paul F. Dowd are Friday, Sept. 25, from 5 to 7 p.m. at MacDonald Funeral Home, 1755 Ocean St., Marshfield.

MacDonald Funeral & Cremation Care Services

Marshfield football wins on walk-off field goal

Marshfield beat Bridgewater-Raynham 18-15 at home after Mikey Appel kicked a 43-yard field goal as time expired.

The Patriot Ledger

The Elovaters play Levitate Backyard Friday night

The Elovaters, with Emily Brimlow, perform Friday, Sept. 25, at 7 p.m. at Levitate Backyard, 1871 Ocean St. The show is sold out; a waitlist is available.

Levitate Backyard

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