Town of Marshfield

What Town of Marshfield does

The Town of Marshfield is a coastal municipal government entity in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, established by colonial charter in 1640 and operating under a Select Board / Town Administrator governance structure. It serves 26,000+ residents through direct service delivery including public safety (police, fire, harbormaster, emergency management), public works (highways, water, wastewater, stormwater, trash and recycling, cemeteries, engineering), community services (recreation, beaches, senior center, library, veterans services, Council on Aging programs), and administrative functions (town clerk, assessors, planning, conservation, building, accounting).

The town's technology backbone is a municipal web portal built on the Revize content management system, integrated with a portfolio of third-party platforms including ArcGIS for GIS mapping, ViewpointCloud for online permits, ePay (CityHall Systems) for tax and fee payments, Patriot Properties for the assessors' database, MyRec for recreation registration, Plymouth County Parking for citation processing, and RAVE Alerts for emergency SMS notifications. Communications run through the official marshfield-ma.gov website, a periodic Town Hall Tidbits newsletter, a Facebook page, the Marshfield Community Media YouTube channel, and the RAVE text-alert system.

Marshfield's revenue model relies primarily on property taxation, with secondary streams from municipal fees and permits (building permits, beach stickers, parking tickets, licenses) and state and federal grants. Disclosed grant inflows include a $1 million award from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation and $261,000 from the North South River Watershed Association supporting the $1.9 million Veterans Memorial Park ecological restoration and dam removal project. Customer segments are predominantly Marshfield residents, supplemented by local businesses requiring licensing and inspections, and seasonal visitors using beaches and recreational facilities. Recent material events include a February 2025 lawsuit against the Commonwealth of Massachusetts challenging the MBTA Communities Act as an unfunded mandate, suspension from 17 state grant funds on February 14, 2025, the April 2025 mutual departure of Town Administrator Michael Maresco, and the March 2026 resignation of Select Board member Patricia Simpson ahead of a scheduled July 25, 2026 Special Election.

Name

Town of Marshfield

Legal name

Town of Marshfield

Website

https://marshfield-ma.gov

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Town of Marshfield is a coastal Massachusetts municipal government established in 1640, serving 26,000+ residents with public safety, public works, recreation, and permitting services delivered through a Revize-based web portal integrated with ArcGIS, ePay, and ViewpointCloud.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Water, Sewage and Other Systems (2213), Waste Collection (56211), Administration of Air and Water Resource and Solid Waste Management Programs (924110)

SIC

Water Supply (4941), Sanitary Services (4950)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Works & Municipal Infrastructure (Streets, Stormwater, Facilities) (BPAIACAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Solid Waste & Recycling Services Administration (BPAIACAH), Detention, Retention & Storage Systems (Ponds, Tanks, Vaults) (EUANAEAD)

Keywords

• Municipal government services
• Public safety administration
• Property tax billing
• Community recreation programs
• Public works infrastructure

Headquarters

HQ city

Marshfield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Property Tax Revenue: Primary municipal revenue source from residential and commercial property taxes, managed by Treasurer/Collector department
2. Municipal Fees and Permits: Fees collected for building permits, beach stickers, parking tickets, and various licenses
3. State and Federal Grants: Grant funding from state agencies (EOHLC, MassDEP, etc.) and federal programs for specific projects

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Town of Marshfield is a municipal government that provides residents and local businesses with public safety (police, fire, harbormaster, emergency management), public works (highways, water, wastewater, stormwater, trash/recycling), permitting and inspections, property tax billing, beach access, recreation programs, senior services, veterans' services, and community programming. Service delivery is centralized at Town Hall and supported by an integrated online portal for payments, permit applications, GIS property lookup, recreation registration, and emergency alerts.

Product overview

The Town of Marshfield operates a comprehensive municipal website portal offering residents unified access to multiple government services. The core platform provides department directories, news, meeting schedules, and community resources. Key service modules include online payments (ePay) for taxes and fees, permit management through ViewpointCloud, GIS mapping via ArcGIS, recreation registration through MyRec, emergency alerts via RAVE Alerts, and the Marshfield Community Electricity program. Additional services span public safety (police, fire, harbormaster), public works, senior services, and beach management. The town utilizes third-party platforms integrated into its digital ecosystem rather than operating proprietary software products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Public Safety Services Police, Fire, Harbormaster, and Emergency Management services delivered to residents and visitors of Marshfield, including response, prevention, and emergency preparedness information.
• Public Works Services Highway operations, stormwater management, trash and recycling collection, wastewater treatment, water services, engineering, and cemetery/greens management for Marshfield residents and businesses.
• Building Permits and Inspections Online application, tracking, and management of building permits and inspections for property owners, contractors, and developers in Marshfield.
• Property Tax Billing and Online Payments Annual real estate, personal property, and motor vehicle excise tax billing administered by the Treasurer/Collector, with online payment capability for taxes, fees, and parking tickets.
• Beach Services Beach access, beach sticker sales, water quality testing, and beach nourishment programs for coastal resiliency at Green Harbor, Rexhame Beach, and Bay Avenue Beach.
• Recreation Programs Recreation activities, sports programs, fitness classes, and community events for Marshfield residents, with online registration through the MyRec platform.
• Council on Aging Senior Services Senior services for residents 60 and older, including transportation (COA Bus), social programs, health screenings such as the Dana-Farber mammography van, and community resources.
• Veterans' Services Administration of veterans' benefits and support services for Marshfield veterans and their families.
• GIS Mapping and Property Database Interactive GIS mapping for property boundaries, zoning information, and town infrastructure, paired with the Patriot Properties assessor database for real estate records lookup.
• RAVE Emergency Alert System Opt-in SMS/text emergency and community alert system for town emergencies, weather advisories, and important community notifications.
• Parking Ticket Payment Online payment of municipal parking tickets through the Plymouth County Parking portal.
• Marshfield Community Electricity Program Group electricity purchasing program providing Marshfield residents and businesses with electricity supply options and renewable energy choices, delivered with Green Energy Consumers Alliance.
• Marshfield Cultural Council Grants Local grant program supporting arts, sciences, and humanities projects in the Marshfield community, administered through the Massachusetts Cultural Council framework.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Dana-Farber Cancer InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 July 2026Mammography screening van program hosted at Town Hall for community health access. Dana-Farber brings mobile mammography services to Marshfield residents on scheduled dates.
• GATRA (Greater Attleboro Taunton Regional Transit Authority)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional transit authority providing transportation services to Marshfield. Town participates in GATRA surveys and public meetings regarding transportation services for seniors and general population.
• Ventress Memorial LibrarycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPublic library services co-located with town services. Library serves as cooling center during extreme heat and hosts Select Board member meet-and-greet events.
• Marshfield Council on AgingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSenior services facility offering transportation (COA Bus), programs, and community space. COA bus provides transport to library and other destinations. Serves as cooling center and meeting location.
• South Shore Regional Vocational Technical High SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional vocational high school serving Marshfield and neighboring communities. Information about proposed school building project provided to residents.
• Green Energy Consumers AllianceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit renewable energy supplier for Marshfield Community Electricity program. Provides electricity supply options with renewable energy components and issues tax receipts for charitable deductions.
• CIDARE, Inc.minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerContracted property inspection company conducting cyclical inspections for the Assessing Department. Inspects approximately 1,000 properties annually as part of 10-year town-wide inspection cycle.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Town of Hingham, MA: South Shore coastal town with comparable Select Board governance, similar recreational and beach assets, and equivalent municipal service breadth. Operates under the same Massachusetts municipal law framework with similar departmental structure.
• Town of Norwell, MA: Adjacent inland Plymouth County town with similar population size, Select Board/Town Meeting governance, and comparable municipal service portfolio. Shares regional school district and transportation dynamics.
• Town of Duxbury, MA: Adjacent coastal Plymouth County town with similar population scale, Select Board governance, beach management operations, and shared school district dynamics. Operates comparable water, stormwater, and conservation services.
• Town of Plymouth, MA: Neighboring Plymouth County coastal town with similar municipal structure (Select Board/Town Meeting), comparable population, and overlapping services including public works, water/wastewater, beaches, and conservation. Most structurally comparable Massachusetts coastal municipal peer.
• Town of Rockland, MA: Nearby Plymouth County town of comparable scale operating under similar Massachusetts municipal governance. Provides peer benchmark for public works, water/wastewater, and recreation service delivery.
• Town of Cohasset, MA: Smaller coastal South Shore town with similar municipal profile, beach operations, and conservation focus. Comparable in scale of staff and budget structure, providing a peer benchmark for service delivery efficiency.
• Town of Scituate, MA: Neighboring coastal South Shore town with similar municipal structure, comparable harbor/beach operations, and parallel public works infrastructure. Shares regional challenges including coastal resiliency and MBTA Communities Act compliance exposure.
• Town of Kingston, MA: Plymouth County town with coastal interface, similar population profile, and parallel municipal service structure. Comparable in water, wastewater, and beach management operations.
• Town of Halifax, MA: Neighboring Plymouth County town with smaller scale, similar Select Board governance, and overlapping public works and conservation responsibilities. Useful peer for cost-per-resident benchmarking.

Broad incumbents

• City of Quincy, MA: Larger Norfolk County municipality nearby operating all the same municipal service categories as Marshfield but at substantially greater scale. Provides reference point for what Marshfield's service delivery model looks like at expanded population scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@MarshfieldCommunityMediaGov
• Facebookfacebook.com/marshfieldofficial
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/marshfieldma

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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