https://nanopress.net/marshfield-ma/briefsThe daily local brief for Marshfield, MA.en-ushttps://nanopress.net/marshfield-ma/briefs/2026-10-09https://nanopress.net/marshfield-ma/briefs/2026-10-09Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Marshfield's varsity football team travels to Silver Lake Regional High School in Kingston tonight, Friday, October 9, for a conference game. Kickoff is set for 6 p.m.https://nanopress.net/marshfield-ma/briefs/2026-10-08https://nanopress.net/marshfield-ma/briefs/2026-10-08Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Marshfield FACTS is starting a support group for grandparents and caregivers. The first session is Wednesday, October 14, WATD 95.9 reported.https://nanopress.net/marshfield-ma/briefs/2026-10-07https://nanopress.net/marshfield-ma/briefs/2026-10-07Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Walter Henry Fender of Marshfield died October 3 at age 86, according to obituary notices published Tuesday, October 6. His obituary listing mentions Suffolk University, the University of New Hampshire and the engineering profession. A funeral service is scheduled for Friday, October 9, from 4 to 5 p.m. at First Parish Church, 842 Tremont Street, Duxbury.https://nanopress.net/marshfield-ma/briefs/2026-10-06https://nanopress.net/marshfield-ma/briefs/2026-10-06Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000A preliminary five-year forecast presented to a joint session of the Select Board and School Committee projects a $2.765 million deficit in fiscal 2028 if school and town budgets each grow 2.5%. Under the revenue-sharing formula both boards signed, schools would get a 0.7% increase and town department budgets would have to shrink 3.7%, with rising vocational education and health care assessments, including a projected 39% jump in the town's SSVT assessment, driving the gap. Neither board voted, and Town Administrator Ted Langill called every figure very preliminary.https://nanopress.net/marshfield-ma/briefs/2026-10-05https://nanopress.net/marshfield-ma/briefs/2026-10-05Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000The Planning Board holds a remote public hearing tonight, Monday, Oct. 5, at 7 p.m. on a citizen petition to remove the Brant Rock Village Overlay District from the zoning bylaw and map. The full text of the proposal is available at the Town Clerk and Planning Board offices, and residents can comment remotely at the hearing.https://nanopress.net/marshfield-ma/briefs/2026-10-04https://nanopress.net/marshfield-ma/briefs/2026-10-04Sun, 04 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000The Marshfield Rod and Gun Club holds its Member Appreciation Day and member car show today from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The free event is for club members only, who are welcome to display a car, motorcycle or polished tractor and should note it on the registration form. Crest Catering will provide food at no charge.https://nanopress.net/marshfield-ma/briefs/2026-10-03https://nanopress.net/marshfield-ma/briefs/2026-10-03Sat, 03 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000The four-bedroom, three-bath Colonial at 449 Parsonage St., built in 1736, was listed Friday, October 2, for $849,900. Realtor.com lists the property at 4.54 acres. An open house is scheduled for Sunday, October 4, from 2 to 4 p.m.https://nanopress.net/marshfield-ma/briefs/2026-10-02https://nanopress.net/marshfield-ma/briefs/2026-10-02Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000The second annual Headstrong 5K run/walk starts at 9 a.m. Saturday, October 3, at the Marshfield school complex. Proceeds benefit the Brain Aneurysm Foundation, and the race honors Karen Canale and David Savage, who both died of brain aneurysms. Because other events are taking place at the complex, race parking is on the Furnace Brook Middle School side, and bib pickup runs from 8 to 8:45 a.m. on race morning only.https://nanopress.net/marshfield-ma/briefs/2026-10-01https://nanopress.net/marshfield-ma/briefs/2026-10-01Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Paul J. Rudinoff of Marshfield died on September 30, 2026, at the age of 81. Born in Audubon, New Jersey, he spent his retirement photographing local wildlife and donating prints across the community.https://nanopress.net/marshfield-ma/briefs/2026-09-30https://nanopress.net/marshfield-ma/briefs/2026-09-30Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000Five weeks into the job, Town Administrator Ted Langill told the Select Board that departments townwide have not been following state procurement law, and he called the practice a liability. A replacement procurement policy is already in draft with the town accountant and the town's procurement consultant. Langill plans to meet with department heads in October and enforce the new procedure in November, ahead of the board's Jan. 1, 2027 deadline for revised procedures.https://nanopress.net/marshfield-ma/briefs/2026-09-29https://nanopress.net/marshfield-ma/briefs/2026-09-29Tue, 29 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000Tara Connaughton leads a North River Arts Society watercolor workshop Tuesday, September 29, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 157 Old Main Street in Marshfield Hills. The session focuses on painting skies, water, and landscapes, and materials are provided.https://nanopress.net/marshfield-ma/briefs/2026-09-28https://nanopress.net/marshfield-ma/briefs/2026-09-28Mon, 28 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000Sunday's nor'easter washed large amounts of sand and rocks onto Central Avenue in Humarock, slowing traffic, and a viewer's video showed a concrete seawall that crumbled and pulled away from a nearby home. Few power outages were reported in the area, but forecasters expect the storm to linger another day before moving out. Residents are urged to use caution around damaged seawalls, flooded roads and debris-covered streets as cleanup begins.https://nanopress.net/marshfield-ma/briefs/2026-09-27https://nanopress.net/marshfield-ma/briefs/2026-09-27Sun, 27 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000The nor'easter has arrived in force, knocking out power to thousands across Marshfield and surrounding towns. Downed trees and power lines are being reported as waves intensify along the coast.https://nanopress.net/marshfield-ma/briefs/2026-09-26https://nanopress.net/marshfield-ma/briefs/2026-09-26Sat, 26 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000The National Weather Service has issued a coastal flood warning, high-surf advisory, and high-wind warning for Marshfield through Sunday. Saturday's forecast calls for showers, wind gusts up to 49 mph, and up to 2 inches of rain. Residents should stay cautious near the coast and secure loose outdoor items.https://nanopress.net/marshfield-ma/briefs/2026-09-25https://nanopress.net/marshfield-ma/briefs/2026-09-25Fri, 25 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000The 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.