Marshfield Faces “Draconian” Cuts or Tax Override as Deficit Swells to $7.5 Million

MARSHFIELD - March 11, 2026 - The Marshfield Select Board has signaled a pivotal turn in the town’s fiscal strategy, authorizing the development of a Proposition 2 ½ override proposal to address a staggering $7.5 million budget deficit. In a meeting marked by sober warnings and sharp critiques of past management, officials made clear that without new re…