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Scituate Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting

June 10, 2025

11 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF)

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Attendance

Present: Andrew W. Goodrich, Susan J. Harrison, James M. Gilmore, Nico Afanasenko, Freya Schlegel

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Accept the agenda

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To accept the agenda.

From the minutes

“Mr. Gilmore moved to accept the agenda. Ms. Harrison seconded the motion; a vote was taken and was unanimously in favor. (5-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Harrison)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Nominate Mr. Goodrich as Select Board Chair

Minutes, page 1

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

I nominate Mr. Goodrich as Select Board Chair.

From the minutes

“I nominate Mr. Goodrich as Select Board Chair. Motion by Ms. Harrison, Second by Ms. Schlegel Unanimous Vote (5-0).” (Motion: Harrison, second: Schlegel)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Nominate Ms. Harrison as Select Board Vice Chair

Minutes, page 1

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

I nominate Ms. Harrison as Select Board Vice Chair.

From the minutes

“I nominate Ms. Harrison as Select Board Vice Chair. Motion by Mr. Goodrich, Second by Mr. Afanasenko Unanimous Vote (5-0).” (Motion: Goodrich, second: Afanasenko)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Nominate Mr. Gilmore as Select Board Clerk

Minutes, page 1

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

I nominate Mr. Gilmore as Select Board Clerk.

From the minutes

“I nominate Mr. Gilmore as Select Board Clerk. Motion by Mr. Goodrich, Second by Ms. Schlegel Unanimous Vote (5-0).” (Motion: Goodrich, second: Schlegel)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Appoint Bethany O'Connor and Anna Morse to the Council on Aging for a term of 3 years or until a successor is named

Minutes, page 6

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Move to appoint Bethany O'Connor and Anna Morse to the Council on Aging for a term of 3 years or until a successor is named.

From the minutes

“Move to appoint Bethany O'Connor and Anna Morse to the Council on Aging for a term of 3 years or until a successor is named. Motion by Mr. Gilmore, Second By Ms. Harrison Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Harrison)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

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, Truist...

Minutes, page 7

Approve minutesPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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, Truist Securities and approve the interest rate and maturity and other details of the Notes, as determined in the competitive sale held on June 3, 2025, and shall be incorporated in the minutes of this meeting.

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, Truist Securities and approve the interest rate and maturity and other details of the Notes, as determined in the competitive sale held on June 3, 2025, and shall be incorporated in the minutes of this meeting. Motion By: Mr. Gilmore Second By: Ms. Harrison Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Harrison)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Approve Change Order #2 as presented for $335, 500 to include Addition of garage floor drain and containment system $335,500 Electrical/structural steel modifications $110,000 RFI clarifications...

Minutes, page 10

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Move to approve Change Order #2 as presented for $335, 500 to include Addition of garage floor drain and containment system $335,500 Electrical/structural steel modifications $110,000 RFI clarifications $37,800

The minutes list Gilmore as both the mover ("Ms. Gilmore") and the seconder ("Mr. Gilmore"), so no mover or seconder is shown.

From the minutes

“Move to approve Change Order #2 as presented for $335, 500 to include Addition of garage floor drain and containment system $335,500 Electrical/structural steel modifications $110,000 RFI clarifications $37,800 Motion By Ms. Gilmore Second by Mr. Gilmore Unanimous (5-0)..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Award the Contract 25-SS-32 for SCADA Upgrade on Sewer Clarifiers to Weston & Sampson in the amount of $70,600

Minutes, page 12

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Move that the Select Board award the Contract 25-SS-32 for SCADA Upgrade on Sewer Clarifiers to Weston & Sampson in the amount of $70,600

From the minutes

“Move that the Select Board award the Contract 25-SS-32 for SCADA Upgrade on Sewer Clarifiers to Weston & Sampson in the amount of $70,600 Motion By: Mr. Gilmore Second By: Ms. Schlegel Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Schlegel)

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

Grant an easement for the installation of above ground and below ground equipment on Ann Vinal Road for the new Cushing Hatherly School

Minutes, page 13

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Move to grant an easement for the installation of above ground and below ground equipment on Ann Vinal Road for the new Cushing Hatherly School.

From the minutes

“Move to grant an easement for the installation of above ground and below ground equipment on Ann Vinal Road for the new Cushing Hatherly School. Motion By: Mr. Gilmore Second By: Ms. Harrison Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Harrison)

Read it in the official minutes, page 13 (PDF)

Accept the $8,120 donated in memory of Ann Mullen for the senior center received to date and further to accept any subsequent donations in her memory

Minutes, page 13

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Move to accept the $8,120 donated in memory of Ann Mullen for the senior center received to date and further to accept any subsequent donations in her memory.

From the minutes

“Move to accept the $8,120 donated in memory of Ann Mullen for the senior center received to date and further to accept any subsequent donations in her memory. Motion by: Mr. Gilmore Second By: Mr. Afanasenko Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Afanasenko)

Read it in the official minutes, page 13 (PDF)

Adjourn the meeting at 8:52 PM

Minutes, page 13

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To adjourn the meeting at 8:52 PM

From the minutes

“Motion to adjourn the meeting by Mr. Gilmore at 8:52 PM Second by Ms. Schlegel Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Schlegel)

Read it in the official minutes, page 13 (PDF)

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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