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April 29, 2025
15 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Andrew W. Goodrich, Susan J. Harrison, James M. Gilmore, Karen Connolly, Karen Canfield
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Accept the agenda
To accept the agenda
From the minutes
“Ms. Canfield moved to accept the agenda, Mr. Gilmore seconded the motion; a vote was taken and was unanimously in favor. (5-0).” (Motion: Canfield, second: Gilmore)
Approve the Special Event, Hearts in Motion, on Thursday, May 29, 2025 from 6:30 – 9:30 PM, pending all departmental approvals
Move to approve the Special Event, Hearts in Motion, on Thursday, May 29, 2025 from 6:30 – 9:30 PM, pending all departmental approvals.
From the minutes
“Move to approve the Special Event, Hearts in Motion, on Thursday, May 29, 2025 from 6:30 – 9:30 PM, pending all departmental approvals. Moved: Ms. Canfield Seconded: Ms. Connolly Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Canfield, second: Connolly)
Renew the power purchase agreement (PPA) and related ground lease for a period of 10 years, effective May 4, 2027
Move that the Select Board renew the power purchase agreement (PPA) and related ground lease for a period of 10 years, effective May 4, 2027.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board renew the power purchase agreement (PPA) and related ground lease for a period of 10 years, effective May 4, 2027. Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Ms. Canfield Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Canfield)
Approve the amended November 16, 2023 Phase II Contract for Sewer I & I Investigation and Improvements, Contract 23-SS-72 for an amount not to exceed $311,600 in compensations for providing the...
Move to approve the amended November 16, 2023 Phase II Contract for Sewer I & I Investigation and Improvements, Contract 23-SS-72 for an amount not to exceed $311,600 in compensations for providing the services described in the April 7, 2025 Amendment #2 Construction Phase Services.
From the minutes
“Move to approve the amended November 16, 2023 Phase II Contract for Sewer I & I Investigation and Improvements, Contract 23-SS-72 for an amount not to exceed $311,600 in compensations for providing the services described in the April 7, 2025 Amendment #2 Construction Phase Services. Moved: Ms. Connolly Seconded: Ms. Canfield Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Connolly, second: Canfield)
Vote to award a contract to Colonial Municipal Group in the amount of $70,475.40 for a 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe 4WD PPV
Move to vote to award a contract to Colonial Municipal Group in the amount of $70,475.40 for a 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe 4WD PPV
From the minutes
“Move to vote to award a contract to Colonial Municipal Group in the amount of $70,475.40 for a 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe 4WD PPV Moved: Ms. Canfield Seconded: Ms. Harrison Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Canfield, second: Harrison)
Vote to award a contract to Turf Products in the amount of $251,749.75 for a new Groundsmaster, Greensmaster, sprayer and Workman utility vehicle
Move to vote to award a contract to Turf Products in the amount of $251,749.75 for a new Groundsmaster, Greensmaster, sprayer and Workman utility vehicle.
From the minutes
“Move to vote to award a contract to Turf Products in the amount of $251,749.75 for a new Groundsmaster, Greensmaster, sprayer and Workman utility vehicle. Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Ms. Connolly Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Connolly)
Grant an extension of the existing license agreement between the Town of Scituate and the Scituate Food Pantry for a one-year period commencing April 2, 2025 through April 1, 2026 at $900 per...
Move to grant an extension of the existing license agreement between the Town of Scituate and the Scituate Food Pantry for a one-year period commencing April 2, 2025 through April 1, 2026 at $900 per month for a portion of the property located at 327 First Parish Road (Old Gates Intermediate School).
From the minutes
“Move to grant an extension of the existing license agreement between the Town of Scituate and the Scituate Food Pantry for a one-year period commencing April 2, 2025 through April 1, 2026 at $900 per month for a portion of the property located at 327 First Parish Road (Old Gates Intermediate School). Moved: Ms. Canfield Seconded: Ms. Harrison Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Canfield, second: Harrison)
Approve the FY27 budget calendar which is subject to change once the Select Board sets its meeting dates for calendar year 2026
Move to approve the FY27 budget calendar which is subject to change once the Select Board sets its meeting dates for calendar year 2026.
From the minutes
“Move to approve the FY27 budget calendar which is subject to change once the Select Board sets its meeting dates for calendar year 2026. Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Ms. Harrison Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Harrison)
Schedule the fall 2025 special town meeting for Monday, November 3, 2025
Move that the Select Board vote to schedule the fall 2025 special town meeting for Monday, November 3, 2025
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board vote to schedule the fall 2025 special town meeting for Monday, November 3, 2025 Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Ms. Canfield Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Canfield)
Appoint the following individuals for a term of three year or until a successor is named: Citizen Rep to the Scholarship Committee – Judith Byrne-Ariel South Shore Regional School Representative –...
Move to appoint the following individuals for a term of three year or until a successor is named: Citizen Rep to the Scholarship Committee – Judith Byrne-Ariel South Shore Regional School Representative – John T. Manning Constable – Todd Reardon
From the minutes
“Move to appoint the following individuals for a term of three year or until a successor is named: Citizen Rep to the Scholarship Committee – Judith Byrne-Ariel South Shore Regional School Representative – John T. Manning Constable – Todd Reardon Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Ms. Canfield Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Canfield)
Disband the Cable Television Committee effective immediately with gratitude for the great services, excellent work, time and dedication they provided to the Town of Scituate
Move to disband the Cable Television Committee effective immediately with gratitude for the great services, excellent work, time and dedication they provided to the Town of Scituate.
From the minutes
“Move to disband the Cable Television Committee effective immediately with gratitude for the great services, excellent work, time and dedication they provided to the Town of Scituate. Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Ms. Harrison Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Harrison)
Renew the Hawker & Peddler License for the Miss Emily Food Truck for the 2025 season pending Board of Health approval
Move to renew the Hawker & Peddler License for the Miss Emily Food Truck for the 2025 season pending Board of Health approval.
From the minutes
“Move to renew the Hawker & Peddler License for the Miss Emily Food Truck for the 2025 season pending Board of Health approval. Moved: Ms. Canfield Seconded: Ms. Harrison Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Canfield, second: Harrison)
Approve a Drain Layers License to PEN Excavation
Move to approve a Drain Layers License to PEN Excavation.
From the minutes
“Move to approve a Drain Layers License to PEN Excavation. Moved: Ms. Harrison Seconded: Mr. Gilmore Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Harrison, second: Gilmore)
Accept the Select Board minutes for April 8, 2025
Move to accept the Select Board minutes for April 8, 2025. Further, move to accept, but NOT release the Select Board EXECUTIVE SESSION minutes for April 8, 2025 and further, move to accept the Select Board minutes for April 14, 2025.
From the minutes
“Move to accept the Select Board minutes for April 8, 2025. Further, move to accept, but NOT release the Select Board EXECUTIVE SESSION minutes for April 8, 2025 and further, move to accept the Select Board minutes for April 14, 2025. Moved: Gilmore Seconded: Ms. Harrison Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Harrison)
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.
The minutes give the seconder only as "Ms. Ha".
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. Gilmore Seconded: Ms. Ha Unanimous (5-0) Mr. Goodrich - yes Ms. Harrison – yes Mr. Gilmore -yes Ms. Canfield – yes Ms. Connolly -yes.” (Motion: 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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