Article 5, a multi-part capital funding request totaling over $1 million, passed after voters scrutinized several specific line items. The largest allocation was $284,000 for Police School Resource Officers (SROs). Police Chief Phillip Tavares explained that while the program began with a grant, that funding has expired, and the town must now cover the costs for the three officers stationed across Marshfield's schools to ensure student safety.

Motion: The select board moves that the town appropriate the sum of $1,025,824.93 for capital outlay is set forth in the spreadsheet published under article 5... and to meet set appropriation transfer the sum of 1,025,824.93 from free cash and/or the compensated absence fund.

Vote: Passed by Majority

Other significant expenditures included $105,000 for PFAS-free firefighter turnout gear and $130,800 for harbor dredging permits. The Fire Chief noted that new legislation would ban PFAS chemicals in gear by 2027, making this a proactive safety measure. While the Advisory Board recommended approval, member Chris Roland noted their preference that recurring maintenance items be moved into the regular operating budget in future years.