Notice of Select Board  Public Hearing
November 10, 2026
6:00 p.m.

 

A Select Board  hearing will be held at the Marshfield Old Schoolhouse Commons November 10, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. to hear comments on two proposed bylaw amendments Following this hearing, the Select Board can then make any further amendments based upon public comments. Another hearing is required if the amendments are substantial in nature.

The proposed Zoning amendments are being made to:

• Update the bylaws to comply with recently adopted state statutes including the Home Act, flood plain standards, and older statutes.
• Clarify vague language.
• Add and modify some definitions.
• Amend requirements regarding access for subdivisions with no lot frontage.
• Limit when a Certificate of Occupancy is required.
• Amend the Village Residential District standards to better match existing as-built conditions.

 

No changes in district boundaries are proposed. The Zoning amendments would modify sections: 130; 133; 136; 180; 230; 225; 235; 240; 245; 250; 251; 301; 304; 305; 330; 354; 360; 380; 392; 410; 420; 430; 440.

The proposed Subdivision amendments are being made to:

• Change the deferral language to require review of additional standards.
• Clarify vague language.

The Subdivision amendments would modify sections: 2070; 3030; 4021;4023; 4024;4025; 4023; 4036.

Join also by Zoom - check the calendar for the link.

Links of the proposed regulations as last drafted on August 4, 2026 can be found below: