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March 11, 2025
14 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Note on these minutes: A motion by Ms. Canfield not to recommend the Cedar Point Flag Pole (Article 12, Article 9) got no second, so there was no vote on it.
Present: Andrew W. Goodrich, Susan J. Harrison, James M. Gilmore, Karen Connolly, Karen Canfield
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Karen Canfield arrived late (6:47 p.m.).
Every vote, in order
Accept the agenda
To accept the agenda
Karen Canfield had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“Mr. Gilmore moved to accept the agenda, Ms. Harrison seconded the motion; a vote was taken and was unanimously in favor. (4-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Harrison)
Approve the votes prepared by Bond Counsel to the Town, in the form presented to this meeting, which votes, among other things, make the formal award of the Notes to the purchaser, Fidelity...
Motion to approve the votes prepared by Bond Counsel to the Town, in the form presented to this meeting, which votes, among other things, make the formal award of the Notes to the purchaser, Fidelity Capital Markets, a Division of National Financial Services LLC, and approve the interest rate and maturity and other details of the Notes, as determined in the competitive sale held on March 4, 2025, and shall be incorporated in the minutes of this meeting.
The minutes say "Unanimous (4-0)", but 5 members were present for this vote (Andrew W. Goodrich, Susan J. Harrison, James M. Gilmore, Karen Connolly and Karen Canfield). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the votes prepared by Bond Counsel to the Town, in the form presented to this meeting, which votes, among other things, make the formal award of the Notes to the purchaser, Fidelity Capital Markets, a Division of National Financial Services LLC, and approve the interest rate and maturity and other details of the Notes, as determined in the competitive sale held on March 4, 2025, and shall be incorporated in the minutes of this meeting. Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Ms. Harrison Unanimous (4-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Harrison)
Approve a new Common Victualler License for Scituate Split Rock Social, Inc. dba Scituate Split Rock, for Sundays and Mondays, 12:00 PM – 7:30 PM, Tuesday-Thursday 4:00 PM - 10:30 PM, and Friday –...
Move to approve a new Common Victualler License for Scituate Split Rock Social, Inc. dba Scituate Split Rock, for Sundays and Mondays, 12:00 PM – 7:30 PM, Tuesday-Thursday 4:00 PM - 10:30 PM, and Friday – Saturday 12:00 PM – 10:30 PM, pending all final approvals and inspections with Board of Health and Building. 3. Move to approve a new Annual Entertainment License for Scituate Split Rock Social, Inc. dba Scituate Split Rock, Outdoors: live or recorded music/DJ with the use of amplification, 2-3-piece live band with amplified singers and/or musicians, Sunday - Monday 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM, Tuesday – Thursday 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM, and Friday – Saturday 12:00 PM- 10:00 PM.
From the minutes
“Move to approve a new Common Victualler License for Scituate Split Rock Social, Inc. dba Scituate Split Rock, for Sundays and Mondays, 12:00 PM – 7:30 PM, Tuesday-Thursday 4:00 PM - 10:30 PM, and Friday – Saturday 12:00 PM – 10:30 PM, pending all final approvals and inspections with Board of Health and Building. 3. Move to approve a new Annual Entertainment License for Scituate Split Rock Social, Inc. dba Scituate Split Rock, Outdoors: live or recorded music/DJ with the use of amplification, 2-3-piece live band with amplified singers and/or musicians, Sunday - Monday 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM, Tuesday – Thursday 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM, and Friday – Saturday 12:00 PM- 10:00 PM. Moved: Ms. Harrison Seconded: Ms. Canfield Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Harrison, second: Canfield)
Approve the Inter-Municipal Agreement (IMA) to establish and operate the south shore Public Health Collaborative
Move to approve the Inter-Municipal Agreement (IMA) to establish and operate the south shore Public Health Collaborative
From the minutes
“Move to approve the Inter-Municipal Agreement (IMA) to establish and operate the south shore Public Health Collaborative Moved: Ms. Canfield Seconded: Ms. Connolly Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Canfield, second: Connolly)
Support Article 12 as recommended by CPC for all articles 1-8, excluding 9 which is the Cedar Point Flag Pole
Move to support Article 12 as recommended by CPC for all articles 1-8, excluding 9 which is the Cedar Point Flag Pole.
From the minutes
“Move to support Article 12 as recommended by CPC for all articles 1-8, excluding 9 which is the Cedar Point Flag Pole. Moved: Ms. Canfield Seconded: Ms. Harrison Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Canfield, second: Harrison)
Recommend CPC purchase of the Cedar Point Flag Pole, Article 12, Article 9, with the understanding that flying of the flag follow the proper etiquette
Move to recommend CPC purchase of the Cedar Point Flag Pole, Article 12, Article 9, with the understanding that flying of the flag follow the proper etiquette.
The minutes give only the count (4-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Move to recommend CPC purchase of the Cedar Point Flag Pole, Article 12, Article 9, with the understanding that flying of the flag follow the proper etiquette. Moved: Ms. Connolly Seconded: Mr. Gilmore Vote: (4-1).” (Motion: Connolly, second: Gilmore)
Recommend Article 3 of April 14, 2025 Special Town Meeting
Move to recommend Article 3 of April 14, 2025 Special Town Meeting.
From the minutes
“Move to recommend Article 3 of April 14, 2025 Special Town Meeting. Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Ms. Connolly Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Connolly)
Recommend Article 16 of April 14, 2025 April 14, 2025 annual town meeting for amendments to the zoning bylaws relevant to accessory dwelling units
Move to recommend Article 16 of April 14, 2025 April 14, 2025 annual town meeting for amendments to the zoning bylaws relevant to accessory dwelling units.
From the minutes
“Move to recommend Article 16 of April 14, 2025 April 14, 2025 annual town meeting for amendments to the zoning bylaws relevant to accessory dwelling units. Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Ms. Connolly Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Connolly)
Approve the contract to Foulsham Corporation for the Cushing School Trail Rehabilitation for $107,700.00
Move that the Select Board vote to approve the contract to Foulsham Corporation for the Cushing School Trail Rehabilitation for $107,700.00.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board vote to approve the contract to Foulsham Corporation for the Cushing School Trail Rehabilitation for $107,700.00. Moved: Ms. Canfield Seconded: Ms. Connolly Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Canfield, second: Connolly)
File special legislation similar to the Town of Lincoln allowing the town to opt for other options of posting to meet legal requirements in lieu of print newspapers
Move to file special legislation similar to the Town of Lincoln allowing the town to opt for other options of posting to meet legal requirements in lieu of print newspapers.
From the minutes
“Move to file special legislation similar to the Town of Lincoln allowing the town to opt for other options of posting to meet legal requirements in lieu of print newspapers. Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Ms. Harrison Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Harrison)
Create a gift fund for plover monitoring to include donations including subscription service fee to 'Scituate Plover Watch' of $100/season
Move to create a gift fund for plover monitoring to include donations including subscription service fee to 'Scituate Plover Watch' of $100/season. The gift fund would retain any interest earned on the revenues credited to it. Expenses from the gift fund would be to pay the contract for the monitoring agent.
From the minutes
“Move to create a gift fund for plover monitoring to include donations including subscription service fee to 'Scituate Plover Watch' of $100/season. The gift fund would retain any interest earned on the revenues credited to it. Expenses from the gift fund would be to pay the contract for the monitoring agent. Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Ms. Harrison Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Harrison)
Approve the renewal of the Drainlayers License for Site Pro Contracting and Joseph F. Kehoe Contracting
Move to approve the renewal of the Drainlayers License for Site Pro Contracting and Joseph F. Kehoe Contracting.
From the minutes
“Move to approve the renewal of the Drainlayers License for Site Pro Contracting and Joseph F. Kehoe Contracting. Moved: Ms. Canfield Seconded: Ms. Connolly Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Canfield, second: Connolly)
Accept the Select Board minutes for February 25, 2025
Move to accept the Select Board minutes for February 25, 2025.
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted. They also label the vote "Unanimous."
From the minutes
“Move to accept the Select Board minutes for February 25, 2025. Moved: Ms. Connelly Seconded: Ms. Canfield Unanimous (4-0-1).” (Motion: Connolly, second: Canfield)
Adjournment and Signing of Documents, adjourned at 8:54pm
Adjournment and Signing of Documents, adjourned at 8:54pm.
From the minutes
“Adjournment and Signing of Documents, adjourned at 8:54pm. Moved: Ms. Harrison Seconded: Mr. Gilmore Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Harrison, second: Gilmore)
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