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January 7, 2025
10 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Andrew W. Goodrich, Susan J. Harrison, James M. Gilmore, Karen Canfield, Karen Connolly
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Accept the agenda
To accept the agenda
From the minutes
“Ms. Connelly moved to accept the agenda, Ms. Canfield seconded the motion; vote was taken and was unanimously in favor. (5-0).” (Motion: Connolly, second: Canfield)
Accept the donation of $107.00 from Rocco's Barber Shop for the Scituate Fire Department Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program
Move to accept the donation of $107.00 from Rocco's Barber Shop for the Scituate Fire Department Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program.
From the minutes
“Move to accept the donation of $107.00 from Rocco's Barber Shop for the Scituate Fire Department Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program. Moved: Ms. Canfield Seconded: Ms. Connolly Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Canfield, second: Connolly)
Approve the dedication of the Scituate Public Safety Emergency Communication Center in honor of James "Jimmy" McCarthy
Move the Select Board approve the dedication of the Scituate Public Safety Emergency Communication Center in honor of James "Jimmy" McCarthy.
From the minutes
“Move the Select Board approve the dedication of the Scituate Public Safety Emergency Communication Center in honor of James "Jimmy" McCarthy. Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Ms. Canfield Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Canfield)
Include in the debt rescission article on the April 15, 2025 special town meeting, the Humarock Water Mains Design and Engineering unborrowed balance of $395,000 approved in Article 3T, ATM...
Move to include in the debt rescission article on the April 15, 2025 special town meeting, the Humarock Water Mains Design and Engineering unborrowed balance of $395,000 approved in Article 3T, ATM 04/2019 and Humarock Water Main Construction for $6.3M approved in Article 3NN, ATM 04/2022.
From the minutes
“Move to include in the debt rescission article on the April 15, 2025 special town meeting, the Humarock Water Mains Design and Engineering unborrowed balance of $395,000 approved in Article 3T, ATM 04/2019 and Humarock Water Main Construction for $6.3M approved in Article 3NN, ATM 04/2022. Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Ms. Harrison Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Harrison)
Move forward with the issuance of the Request for Proposals for Housing Options for Old Gates School Building B with the changes recommended
Move that the Select Board move forward with the issuance of the Request for Proposals for Housing Options for Old Gates School Building B with the changes recommended.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board move forward with the issuance of the Request for Proposals for Housing Options for Old Gates School Building B with the changes recommended. Moved: Ms. Canfield Seconded: Ms. Harrison Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Canfield, second: Harrison)
Approve the renewal of the Drainlayers License for McDougall Bros
Move to approve the renewal of the Drainlayers License for McDougall Bros. Enterprises, McEachern Contracting Inc., and Riccio Excavating Co.
From the minutes
“Move to approve the renewal of the Drainlayers License for McDougall Bros. Enterprises, McEachern Contracting Inc., and Riccio Excavating Co. Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Ms. Harrison Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Harrison)
Approve the 2025 seasonal population estimate for the ABCC. As of July 10, 2025, our resident population estimate is 28,500
Move to approve the 2025 seasonal population estimate for the ABCC. As of July 10, 2025, our resident population estimate is 28,500.
From the minutes
“Move to approve the 2025 seasonal population estimate for the ABCC. As of July 10, 2025, our resident population estimate is 28,500. Moved: Ms. Canfield Seconded: Ms. Harrison Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Canfield, second: Harrison)
Accept the Select Board minutes for December 17, 2024
Move to accept the Select Board minutes for December 17, 2024.
Yes: Canfield, Gilmore, Goodrich, HarrisonAbstained: Connolly
From the minutes
“Move to accept the Select Board minutes for December 17, 2024. Moved: Ms. Canfield Seconded: Mr. Gilmore Unanimous (4-0-1) Ms. Connolly abstained.” (Motion: Canfield, second: Gilmore)
Go into executive session pursuant to purpose 3 of the Open Meeting Law to discuss strategy with respect to litigation and that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating...
Move that the Select Board go into executive session pursuant to purpose 3 of the Open Meeting Law to discuss strategy with respect to litigation and that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Select Board in connection with this matter. The board will not reconvene in open session. – Shellfish Aquaculture
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board go into executive session pursuant to purpose 3 of the Open Meeting Law to discuss strategy with respect to litigation and that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Select Board in connection with this matter. The board will not reconvene in open session. – Shellfish Aquaculture Moved: Harrison Seconded: Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Harrison)
Move into executive session pursuant to purpose 3 of the Open Meeting Law to consider litigation strategy with respect to Town of Scituate v
Move that the Select Board move into executive session pursuant to purpose 3 of the Open Meeting Law to consider litigation strategy with respect to Town of Scituate v. Willis & others, Plymouth County Superior Court No. 2483cv00800 – litigation concerning 23 Sunset Road and that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the Town's litigation position. The Board will not reconvene in open session.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board move into executive session pursuant to purpose 3 of the Open Meeting Law to consider litigation strategy with respect to Town of Scituate v. Willis & others, Plymouth County Superior Court No. 2483cv00800 – litigation concerning 23 Sunset Road and that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the Town's litigation position. The Board will not reconvene in open session. Moved: Harrison Seconded: canfield Unanimous (5-0) Roll Call Vote: Mr. Goodrich – yes Ms. Harrison – yes Mr. Gilmore – yes Ms. Canfield – yes Ms. Connolly - yes.” (Motion: Harrison, second: Canfield)
From the Scituate Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center. We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos of current members: stills from Scituate Community Television (“Meet the Candidate” videos for Freya Schlegel and Nico Afanasenko, 2025; Town of Scituate News Updates for Andrew Goodrich, Susan Harrison and Jim Gilmore, 2026). Former members show initials.
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