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March 4, 2025
15 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Note on these minutes: Joint public hearing with the Advisory Committee. Only the Select Board's own votes are included; the Advisory Committee's agenda vote and the joint adjournment (moved and seconded by Advisory Committee members, with an Advisory Committee roll call) are not. The minutes say Ms. Canfield moved and Ms. Connolly seconded to accept the agenda, but record no vote, so it is not listed.
Present: Andrew W. Goodrich, Susan J. Harrison, James M. Gilmore, Karen Connolly, Karen Canfield
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Incorporate the Town Administrator proposed amendments of $106,661 to the previously submitted FY 2026 general fund operating budget
Move to incorporate the Town Administrator proposed amendments of $106,661 to the previously submitted FY 2026 general fund operating budget.
From the minutes
“Move to incorporate the Town Administrator proposed amendments of $106,661 to the previously submitted FY 2026 general fund operating budget. Motion By: Ms. Canfield Second By: Ms. Connolly Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Canfield, second: Connolly)
Restore the $400,000 Roads & Seawalls budget line in the FY26 budget by using $200,000 from the Solar Array Revolving Fund and $200,000 from the Wind Turbine Revolving Fund
Move to restore the $400,000 Roads & Seawalls budget line in the FY26 budget by using $200,000 from the Solar Array Revolving Fund and $200,000 from the Wind Turbine Revolving Fund.
From the minutes
“Move to restore the $400,000 Roads & Seawalls budget line in the FY26 budget by using $200,000 from the Solar Array Revolving Fund and $200,000 from the Wind Turbine Revolving Fund. Motion By: Ms. Connolly Second By: Mr. Gilmore Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Connolly, second: Gilmore)
Incorporate the Town Administrator's proposed adjustments to the previously submitted FY 2026 Water and Sewer Enterprise fund operating budgets to allow for seasonal workers
Move to incorporate the Town Administrator's proposed adjustments to the previously submitted FY 2026 Water and Sewer Enterprise fund operating budgets to allow for seasonal workers.
From the minutes
“Move to incorporate the Town Administrator's proposed adjustments to the previously submitted FY 2026 Water and Sewer Enterprise fund operating budgets to allow for seasonal workers. Motion By: Ms. Canfield Second By: Ms. Harrison Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Canfield, second: Harrison)
Include Articles 1 through 7 of the April 14, 2025 Special Town Meeting in a Special Town Meeting Consent Agenda
Move to include Articles 1 through 7 of the April 14, 2025 Special Town Meeting in a Special Town Meeting Consent Agenda.
From the minutes
“Move to include Articles 1 through 7 of the April 14, 2025 Special Town Meeting in a Special Town Meeting Consent Agenda. Motion By: Mr. Gilmore Second By: Ms. Canfield Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Canfield)
Recommend Articles 1 through 2 and Articles 4 through 7 as shown in the Special Town Meeting warrant
Move to recommend Articles 1 through 2 and Articles 4 through 7 as shown in the Special Town Meeting warrant.
From the minutes
“Move to recommend Articles 1 through 2 and Articles 4 through 7 as shown in the Special Town Meeting warrant. Motion By: Ms. Harrison Second By: Mr. Gilmore Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Harrison, second: Gilmore)
Include Articles 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 15, 17 and 20 of the April 14, 2025 Annual Town Meeting in the Annual Town Meeting Consent Agenda
Move to include Articles 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 15, 17 and 20 of the April 14, 2025 Annual Town Meeting in the Annual Town Meeting Consent Agenda.
From the minutes
“Move to include Articles 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 15, 17 and 20 of the April 14, 2025 Annual Town Meeting in the Annual Town Meeting Consent Agenda. Motion By: Mr. Gilmore Second By: Ms. Connolly Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Connolly)
Recommend Consent Agenda Articles 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 15, 17 and 20 as shown in the Annual Town Meeting warrant
Move to recommend Consent Agenda Articles 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 15, 17 and 20 as shown in the Annual Town Meeting warrant.
From the minutes
“Move to recommend Consent Agenda Articles 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 15, 17 and 20 as shown in the Annual Town Meeting warrant. Motion By: Ms. Connolly, Second By: Mr. Gilmore Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Connolly, second: Gilmore)
Recommend Articles 3 and 4 as shown in the Annual Town Meeting warrant
Move to recommend Articles 3 and 4 as shown in the Annual Town Meeting warrant.
From the minutes
“Move to recommend Articles 3 and 4 as shown in the Annual Town Meeting warrant. Motion By: Ms. Connolly, Second By: Ms. Harrison Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Connolly, second: Harrison)
Recommend Article 19 as shown in the Annual Town Meeting warrant
Move to recommend Article 19 as shown in the Annual Town Meeting warrant.
From the minutes
“Move to recommend Article 19 as shown in the Annual Town Meeting warrant. Motion By: Ms. Canfield, Second By Ms. Harrison Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Canfield, second: Harrison)
Recommend Articles 21 and 22 as shown in the Annual Town Meeting warrant
Move to recommend Articles 21 and 22 as shown in the Annual Town Meeting warrant.
From the minutes
“Move to recommend Articles 21 and 22 as shown in the Annual Town Meeting warrant. Motion By: Ms. Harrison Second By: Mr. Gilmore Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Harrison, second: Gilmore)
Recommend Article 18
Move to recommend Article 18. Amend General Bylaws – Section 30912 Fair Access to Fish, Fowl and Navigate
From the minutes
“Move to recommend Article 18. Amend General Bylaws – Section 30912 Fair Access to Fish, Fowl and Navigate Motion By: Ms. Harrison, Second By: Mr. Gilmore Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Harrison, second: Gilmore)
Recommend Article 14
Move to recommend Article 14. Sale/lease of a portion of Old Gates Intermediate School Property
From the minutes
“Move to recommend Article 14. Sale/lease of a portion of Old Gates Intermediate School Property Motion By: Ms. Harrison, Second By: Mr. Gilmore Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Harrison, second: Gilmore)
Utilize the process for MGL Ch32B, Section 21-23 Public Employee Committee (PEC) for Plan Design Changes
Move that the Select Board vote to utilize the process for MGL Ch32B, Section 21-23 Public Employee Committee (PEC) for Plan Design Changes.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board vote to utilize the process for MGL Ch32B, Section 21-23 Public Employee Committee (PEC) for Plan Design Changes. Motion By: Ms. Canfield Second By: Ms. Harrison Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Canfield, second: Harrison)
Award contract 25-WW-02 to Barco Builders LLC for $65,000 for Connection of Lower Pond to Irrigation Pond at Widows Walk Golf Course
Move that the Select Board award contract 25-WW-02 to Barco Builders LLC for $65,000 for Connection of Lower Pond to Irrigation Pond at Widows Walk Golf Course.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board award contract 25-WW-02 to Barco Builders LLC for $65,000 for Connection of Lower Pond to Irrigation Pond at Widows Walk Golf Course. Motion By: Ms. Canfield Second By: Ms. Harrison (5-0) Unanimous.” (Motion: Canfield, second: Harrison)
Adjourn the meeting at 8:30 PM
Move to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 PM.
From the minutes
“Move to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 PM. Motion By: Ms. Canfield Second By: Mr. Gilmore Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Canfield, second: Gilmore)
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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