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March 25, 2025
15 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Andrew W. Goodrich, Susan J. Harrison, James M. Gilmore, Karen Connolly, Karen Canfield
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Andrew W. Goodrich and James M. Gilmore stepped aside (recused) for the Scituate Beach Association license renewals, then rejoined the meeting.
- Karen Canfield took part remotely.
Every vote, in order
Accept the agenda
To accept the agenda
The opening paragraph says Ms. Connolly moved to accept the agenda and Mr. Gilmore seconded, but the "Moved" line under it lists Ms. Harrison and Ms. Connolly, so no mover or seconder is shown.
From the minutes
“Ms. Connolly moved to accept the agenda, Mr. Gilmore. seconded the motion; a roll call vote was taken and was unanimously in favor. (5-0). Ms. Canfield was participating remotely. Moved: Ms. Harrison Seconded: Ms. Connolly Unanimous (5-0) Mr. Goodrich – yes Ms. Harrison – yes Mr. Gilmore - yes Ms. Connolly – yes Ms. Canfield – yes.”
Set the poll hours from 8 AM-6 PM for the Annual Town Election to be held on Saturday, May 31, 2025 at the Scituate High School gymnasium located at 606 Chief Justice Cushing Way
Move to set the poll hours from 8 AM-6 PM for the Annual Town Election to be held on Saturday, May 31, 2025 at the Scituate High School gymnasium located at 606 Chief Justice Cushing Way.
From the minutes
“Move to set the poll hours from 8 AM-6 PM for the Annual Town Election to be held on Saturday, May 31, 2025 at the Scituate High School gymnasium located at 606 Chief Justice Cushing Way. Moved: Ms. Connolly Seconded: Ms. Harrison Unanimous (5-0) Mr. Goodrich – yes Ms. Harrison – yes Mr. Gilmore - yes Ms. Connolly – yes Ms. Canfield – yes.” (Motion: Connolly, second: Harrison)
Approve a new Hawker & Peddler License for Robert Tuzik, owner of Temperance, LLC, for the following locations: Peggotty beach, Egypt beach, Minot beach and the Lighthouse little league fields
Move to approve a new Hawker & Peddler License for Robert Tuzik, owner of Temperance, LLC, for the following locations: Peggotty beach, Egypt beach, Minot beach and the Lighthouse little league fields. Hours of operation: Thursdays-Sundays, 11:00am – 8:00pm year-round.
From the minutes
“Move to approve a new Hawker & Peddler License for Robert Tuzik, owner of Temperance, LLC, for the following locations: Peggotty beach, Egypt beach, Minot beach and the Lighthouse little league fields. Hours of operation: Thursdays-Sundays, 11:00am – 8:00pm year-round. Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Ms. Harrison Unanimous (5-0) Mr. Goodrich – yes Ms. Harrison – yes Mr. Gilmore - yes Ms. Connolly – yes Ms. Canfield – yes.” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Harrison)
Approve new signage for Adopt-a-lot using funds from The Beautification Trust Fund for 35-40 signs in the amount of $1,440-$1,950
Move to approve new signage for Adopt-a-lot using funds from The Beautification Trust Fund for 35-40 signs in the amount of $1,440-$1,950.
From the minutes
“Move to approve new signage for Adopt-a-lot using funds from The Beautification Trust Fund for 35-40 signs in the amount of $1,440-$1,950. Moved: Ms. Harrison Seconded: Ms. Connolly Unanimous (5-0) Mr. Goodrich – yes Ms. Harrison – yes Mr. Gilmore - yes Ms. Connolly – yes Ms. Canfield – yes.” (Motion: Harrison, second: Connolly)
Award contract to John G. Waite Associates for the Historical Planning/Development of the Mordecai Lincoln Property in the amount of $70,050
Move that the Select Board Select award contract to John G. Waite Associates for the Historical Planning/Development of the Mordecai Lincoln Property in the amount of $70,050.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board Select award contract to John G. Waite Associates for the Historical Planning/Development of the Mordecai Lincoln Property in the amount of $70,050. Moved: Ms. Harrison Seconded: Mr. Gilmore Unanimous (5-0) Mr. Goodrich – yes Ms. Harrison – yes Mr. Gilmore - yes Ms. Connolly – yes Ms. Canfield – yes.” (Motion: Harrison, second: Gilmore)
Approve a new Special Event, Old Scituate Reacts, Patriots Day 250 Year Celebration on Monday, April 21, 2025 from 1:00-3:00 PM at the First Parish Church, Lawson Common, and Lawson Tower
Move to approve a new Special Event, Old Scituate Reacts, Patriots Day 250 Year Celebration on Monday, April 21, 2025 from 1:00-3:00 PM at the First Parish Church, Lawson Common, and Lawson Tower
From the minutes
“Move to approve a new Special Event, Old Scituate Reacts, Patriots Day 250 Year Celebration on Monday, April 21, 2025 from 1:00-3:00 PM at the First Parish Church, Lawson Common, and Lawson Tower Moved: Ms. Harrison Seconded: Ms. Connolly Unanimous (5-0) Mr. Goodrich – yes Ms. Harrison – yes Mr. Gilmore - yes Ms. Connolly – yes Ms. Canfield – yes.” (Motion: Harrison, second: Connolly)
Approve the recommended abatements for all outstanding ambulance charges from FY 2021 totaling $89,093.19
Move to approve the recommended abatements for all outstanding ambulance charges from FY 2021 totaling $89,093.19.
From the minutes
“Move to approve the recommended abatements for all outstanding ambulance charges from FY 2021 totaling $89,093.19. Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Ms. Canfield Unanimous (5-0) Mr. Goodrich – yes Ms. Harrison – yes Mr. Gilmore - yes Ms. Connolly – yes Ms. Canfield – yes.” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Canfield)
Approve the renewal of the Sidewalk License Agreement for Salt Society, 146 Front Street, Scituate, MA for a term of 3 years and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the agreement
Move to approve the renewal of the Sidewalk License Agreement for Salt Society, 146 Front Street, Scituate, MA for a term of 3 years and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the agreement.
From the minutes
“Move to approve the renewal of the Sidewalk License Agreement for Salt Society, 146 Front Street, Scituate, MA for a term of 3 years and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the agreement. Moved: Ms. Harrison Seconded: Mr. Gilmore Unanimous (5-0) Mr. Goodrich – yes Ms. Harrison – yes Mr. Gilmore - yes Ms. Connolly – yes Ms. Canfield – yes.” (Motion: Harrison, second: Gilmore)
Re-appoint Mary Ford to the Board of Registrars for a term of three (3) years or until a successor is named and completion of the conflict of interest law online training program is completed...
Move to re-appoint Mary Ford to the Board of Registrars for a term of three (3) years or until a successor is named and completion of the conflict of interest law online training program is completed within 30 days.
From the minutes
“Move to re-appoint Mary Ford to the Board of Registrars for a term of three (3) years or until a successor is named and completion of the conflict of interest law online training program is completed within 30 days. Moved: Ms. Harrison Seconded: Mr. Gilmore Unanimous (5-0) Mr. Goodrich – yes Ms. Harrison – yes Mr. Gilmore - yes Ms. Connolly – yes Ms. Canfield – yes.” (Motion: Harrison, second: Gilmore)
Renew the 2025 Seasonal On Premise §12 Club/All Alcoholic Beverages License for the Scituate Beach Association from April 1st 2025 thru January 15th 2026 with approved hours of Monday- Thursday 11...
Move to renew the 2025 Seasonal On Premise §12 Club/All Alcoholic Beverages License for the Scituate Beach Association from April 1st 2025 thru January 15th 2026 with approved hours of Monday- Thursday 11 am to 10 pm, Friday - Sunday 11 am to 12 am. Move to renew the 2025 Annual Entertainment License for the Scituate Beach Association for Inside Entertainment only Sunday- Thursday 11 am to 10 pm, Friday- Saturday 11 am – 11:30 pm for acoustic, amplified musicians and/or DJ and equipment.
Andrew W. Goodrich stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote. James M. Gilmore stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Move to renew the 2025 Seasonal On Premise §12 Club/All Alcoholic Beverages License for the Scituate Beach Association from April 1st 2025 thru January 15th 2026 with approved hours of Monday- Thursday 11 am to 10 pm, Friday - Sunday 11 am to 12 am. Move to renew the 2025 Annual Entertainment License for the Scituate Beach Association for Inside Entertainment only Sunday- Thursday 11 am to 10 pm, Friday- Saturday 11 am – 11:30 pm for acoustic, amplified musicians and/or DJ and equipment. Moved: Ms. Connolly Seconded: Ms. Canfield Unanimous (3-0) Ms. Harrison – yes Ms. Connolly – yes Ms. Canfield – yes.” (Motion: Connolly, second: Canfield)
Renew the 2025 Seasonal Off Premise §15/ All Alcoholic Beverages License for Jacmena Inc dba 7-Eleven from April 1st 2025 thru January 15th 2026 with approved hours of Monday – Saturday 8 am – 11...
Move to renew the 2025 Seasonal Off Premise §15/ All Alcoholic Beverages License for Jacmena Inc dba 7-Eleven from April 1st 2025 thru January 15th 2026 with approved hours of Monday – Saturday 8 am – 11 pm and Sunday 10 am – 11 pm.
From the minutes
“Move to renew the 2025 Seasonal Off Premise §15/ All Alcoholic Beverages License for Jacmena Inc dba 7-Eleven from April 1st 2025 thru January 15th 2026 with approved hours of Monday – Saturday 8 am – 11 pm and Sunday 10 am – 11 pm. Moved: Ms. Harrison Seconded: Ms. Connolly Unanimous (5-0) Mr. Goodrich – yes Ms. Harrison – yes Mr. Gilmore - yes Ms. Connolly – yes Ms. Canfield – yes.” (Motion: Harrison, second: Connolly)
Renew the Hawker & Peddler License for The Dinghy for the 2025 season pending Board of Health approval
Move that the Select Board vote to renew the Hawker & Peddler License for The Dinghy for the 2025 season pending Board of Health approval.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board vote to renew the Hawker & Peddler License for The Dinghy for the 2025 season pending Board of Health approval. Moved: Ms. Harrison Seconded: Ms. Canfield Unanimous (5-0) Mr. Goodrich – yes Ms. Harrison – yes Mr. Gilmore - yes Ms. Connolly – yes Ms. Canfield – yes.” (Motion: Harrison, second: Canfield)
Accept the Select Board minutes for March 4, 2025
Move to accept the Select Board minutes for March 4, 2025. Further, move to accept the Select Board minutes for March 11, 2025.
From the minutes
“Move to accept the Select Board minutes for March 4, 2025. Further, move to accept the Select Board minutes for March 11, 2025. Moved: Ms. Connolly Seconded: Ms. Harrison Unanimous (5-0) Mr. Goodrich – yes Ms. Harrison – yes Mr. Gilmore - yes Ms. Connolly – yes Ms. Canfield – yes.” (Motion: Connolly, second: Harrison)
Move into executive session pursuant to purpose 6 of the Open Meeting Law to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property of the Lawson Common Statue and that an open meeting...
Move that the Select Board move into executive session pursuant to purpose 6 of the Open Meeting Law to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property of the Lawson Common Statue and that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating of the Select Board in connection with this matter. The Board will not reconvene in open session.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board move into executive session pursuant to purpose 6 of the Open Meeting Law to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property of the Lawson Common Statue and that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating of the Select Board in connection with this matter. The Board will not reconvene in open session. Moved: Mr. Goodrich Seconded: Ms. Connolly Unanimous (5-0) Mr. Goodrich – yes Ms. Harrison – yes Mr. Gilmore - yes Ms. Connolly – yes Ms. Canfield – yes.” (Motion: Goodrich, second: Connolly)
Go into executive session pursuant to purpose 3 of the Open Meeting Law to discuss strategy with respect to litigation of Shellfish Aquaculture and that an open meeting may have a detrimental...
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 of Shellfish Aquaculture 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.
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 of Shellfish Aquaculture 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. Moved: Mr. Goodrich Seconded: Ms. Connolly Unanimous (5-0) Mr. Goodrich – yes Ms. Harrison – yes Mr. Gilmore - yes Ms. Connolly – yes Ms. Canfield – yes.” (Motion: Goodrich, second: Connolly)
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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