In the first substantive action of the evening, Town Meeting approved Article 4, which amends the town's personnel classification schedules for full-time exempt and part-time seasonal positions. Veterans Agent Karen Plette introduced a successful amendment to the article to increase the classification of the assistant veterans agent position from a class 11 to a 12. Plette noted that the funding for the increase is already available within her existing operating budget, adding no additional cost to the town.

Motion: The select board moves that the town vote to amend the Marshfield Town Code Division 2 Personnel Personnel Chapter 188-11 by amending the existing schedule A full-time "exempt" and schedule B part-time and seasonal positions by making the changes in yellow highlights as printed under article 4 of the October 20, 2025 special town meeting warrant.

Vote: Passed by Majority

While the Advisory Board offered no recommendation because they had not met to discuss the specific amendment raised on the floor, voters supported the change. Plette emphasized the importance of the adjustment for her staff, explaining that the Select Board chair had previously advised her to bring the amendment directly to Town Meeting for voter consideration.