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11 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Start my ballot →Present: Andrew W. Goodrich, Susan J. Harrison, James M. Gilmore, Nico Afanasenko, Freya Schlegel
Absent: None
Accept the agenda
To accept the agenda.
“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)
Nominate Mr. Goodrich as Select Board Chair
I nominate Mr. Goodrich as Select Board Chair.
“I nominate Mr. Goodrich as Select Board Chair. Motion by Ms. Harrison, Second by Ms. Schlegel Unanimous Vote (5-0).” (Motion: Harrison, second: Schlegel)
Nominate Ms. Harrison as Select Board Vice Chair
I nominate Ms. Harrison as Select Board Vice Chair.
“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)
Nominate Mr. Gilmore as Select Board Clerk
I nominate Mr. Gilmore as Select Board Clerk.
“I nominate Mr. Gilmore as Select Board Clerk. Motion by Mr. Goodrich, Second by Ms. Schlegel Unanimous Vote (5-0).” (Motion: Goodrich, second: Schlegel)
Appoint Bethany O'Connor and Anna Morse to the Council on Aging for a term of 3 years or until a successor is named
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.
“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)
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...
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 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)
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...
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.
“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)..”
Award the Contract 25-SS-32 for SCADA Upgrade on Sewer Clarifiers to Weston & Sampson in the amount of $70,600
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
“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)
Grant an easement for the installation of above ground and below ground equipment on Ann Vinal Road for the new Cushing Hatherly School
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.
“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)
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
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.
“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)
Adjourn the meeting at 8:52 PM
To adjourn the meeting at 8:52 PM
“Motion to adjourn the meeting by Mr. Gilmore at 8:52 PM Second by Ms. Schlegel Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Schlegel)
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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