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June 24, 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, Nico Afanasenko, Freya Schlegel
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Accept the agenda
To accept the agenda
From the minutes
“Ms. Harrison moved to accept the agenda, Dr. Afanasenko seconded the motion; a vote was taken and was unanimously in favor. (5-0).” (Motion: Harrison, second: Afanasenko)
Transfer from the available FY 2025 General Fund, Sewer Enterprise, Water Enterprise and Waterways Enterprise budget lines as indicated on the provided spreadsheet to other General Fund, Sewer...
Move to transfer from the available FY 2025 General Fund, Sewer Enterprise, Water Enterprise and Waterways Enterprise budget lines as indicated on the provided spreadsheet to other General Fund, Sewer Enterprise, Water Enterprise and Waterways Enterprise budget lines respectively pursuant to MGL Chapter 44B §33B to resolve multiple end of year issues with unexpected costs for various departments.
From the minutes
“Move to transfer from the available FY 2025 General Fund, Sewer Enterprise, Water Enterprise and Waterways Enterprise budget lines as indicated on the provided spreadsheet to other General Fund, Sewer Enterprise, Water Enterprise and Waterways Enterprise budget lines respectively pursuant to MGL Chapter 44B §33B to resolve multiple end of year issues with unexpected costs for various departments. Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Ms. Harrison Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Harrison)
Increase the FY25 expenditure limit of the MGL c. 44 §53E1/2 revolving funds as previously set by the April 2025 annual town meeting, Article 11 by the following amounts: a
Move to increase the FY25 expenditure limit of the MGL c. 44 §53E1/2 revolving funds as previously set by the April 2025 annual town meeting, Article 11 by the following amounts: a. School Transportation, increase by $70,000 b. Maintenance of Private Ways, increase by $2,000 c. GATRA Transport, increase by $40,000 d. Solar Array Revolving Fund, increase by $200,000 e. Recreation Revolving Fund, increase by $10,000 f. Scituate Maritime Center Rental, increase by $15,000
From the minutes
“Move to increase the FY25 expenditure limit of the MGL c. 44 §53E1/2 revolving funds as previously set by the April 2025 annual town meeting, Article 11 by the following amounts: a. School Transportation, increase by $70,000 b. Maintenance of Private Ways, increase by $2,000 c. GATRA Transport, increase by $40,000 d. Solar Array Revolving Fund, increase by $200,000 e. Recreation Revolving Fund, increase by $10,000 f. Scituate Maritime Center Rental, increase by $15,000 Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Ms. Schlegel Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Schlegel)
Approve the application for a change of ownership interest and change of officers to Trevor Bradshaw as CFO and Treasurer of the licensee, removing Daniel Bylund
Move that the Select Board approve the application for a change of ownership interest and change of officers to Trevor Bradshaw as CFO and Treasurer of the licensee, removing Daniel Bylund. In addition, Erik Maurer is transferring his interest in the immediate parent company of the licensee to William Zaruka. William Zaruka will replace Erik Maurer as manager of the immediate parent company on behalf of Wedgewood Beverages Inc. d/b/a Barker House by Wedgewood Weddings located at 21 Barker Rd, for the §12 General On Premise All Alcoholic Beverages License.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board approve the application for a change of ownership interest and change of officers to Trevor Bradshaw as CFO and Treasurer of the licensee, removing Daniel Bylund. In addition, Erik Maurer is transferring his interest in the immediate parent company of the licensee to William Zaruka. William Zaruka will replace Erik Maurer as manager of the immediate parent company on behalf of Wedgewood Beverages Inc. d/b/a Barker House by Wedgewood Weddings located at 21 Barker Rd, for the §12 General On Premise All Alcoholic Beverages License. Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Dr. Afanasenko Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Afanasenko)
Approve the seasonal outdoor extension of premise into the two parking spaces in front of Galley, 95 Front Street which consists of 5 tables, 20 chairs until 10:00pm on Weekdays and 11:00pm on...
Move to approve the seasonal outdoor extension of premise into the two parking spaces in front of Galley, 95 Front Street which consists of 5 tables, 20 chairs until 10:00pm on Weekdays and 11:00pm on Friday-Saturday until September 28, 2025, and further to authorize the Town Administrator to sign a Sidewalk License Agreement, along with the Owner.
The minutes give only the count (3-2), not how each member voted. They also label the vote "Unanimous."
From the minutes
“Move to approve the seasonal outdoor extension of premise into the two parking spaces in front of Galley, 95 Front Street which consists of 5 tables, 20 chairs until 10:00pm on Weekdays and 11:00pm on Friday-Saturday until September 28, 2025, and further to authorize the Town Administrator to sign a Sidewalk License Agreement, along with the Owner. Moved: Dr. Afanasenko Seconded: Mr. Gilmore Unanimous (3-2).” (Motion: Afanasenko, second: Gilmore)
Amend the existing Galley Indoor Entertainment License to allow music Sunday thru Thursday until 10:00pm, Friday and Saturday until 12:00 am with windows and doors closing every night at 10:00pm
Move to amend the existing Galley Indoor Entertainment License to allow music Sunday thru Thursday until 10:00pm, Friday and Saturday until 12:00 am with windows and doors closing every night at 10:00pm.
From the minutes
“Move to amend the existing Galley Indoor Entertainment License to allow music Sunday thru Thursday until 10:00pm, Friday and Saturday until 12:00 am with windows and doors closing every night at 10:00pm. Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Ms. Schlegel Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Schlegel)
Accept the standardized lease agreement template for historical properties with the amendments agreed to on June 10, 2025 affective immediately for all historical properties
Move to accept the standardized lease agreement template for historical properties with the amendments agreed to on June 10, 2025 affective immediately for all historical properties
From the minutes
“Move to accept the standardized lease agreement template for historical properties with the amendments agreed to on June 10, 2025 affective immediately for all historical properties Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Ms. Harrison Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Harrison)
Award the contract to Univar of Morrisville, PA., to provide Methanol in the unit cost of $1.08 per pound plus MNDRP, for an aggregate amount not to exceed $300,000 for fiscal year 2026
Move to award the contract to Univar of Morrisville, PA., to provide Methanol in the unit cost of $1.08 per pound plus MNDRP, for an aggregate amount not to exceed $300,000 for fiscal year 2026.
From the minutes
“Move to award the contract to Univar of Morrisville, PA., to provide Methanol in the unit cost of $1.08 per pound plus MNDRP, for an aggregate amount not to exceed $300,000 for fiscal year 2026. Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Ms. Schlegel Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Schlegel)
Appoint Elise Russo to the Community Preservation Act Committee for a term of three years or until a successor is named
Move to appoint Elise Russo to the Community Preservation Act Committee for a term of three years or until a successor is named. The Board has some discussion between Elise and John; Mr. Gilmore said he was very impressed with John tonight and having new people stepping up is good, but Elise's experience with Town is a great benefit. Ms. Harrison suggest Planning should reach out to Chris and John. She said Elise has a really good background and understanding of CPC and the importance of CPC funding, but it is hard to turn anyone down. Move to appoint Robbie Burgess and Roger Carroll to the Conservation Commission for a term of three years or until a successor is named. The Board had some discussion between Chris and Robbie. Ms. Harrison said Conservation could really benefit from having an engineer and a person to work on maintenance and open space and that is what Robbie and Roger do and that is what the current makeup of the commission needs, but they are all great. The Board said we should reach out Chris and let him know about the Planning Board. Move to appoint John Hamacher to the Commission on Disabilities for a term of three years or until a successor is named. Move to appoint Lizzie Capiau-Piscitello and Erin Brighton to the Beach Commission for a term of three years or until a successor is named. Move to appoint Erica Navarro Cushing to the Beautification Commission for a term of three years or until a successor is named.
From the minutes
“Move to appoint Elise Russo to the Community Preservation Act Committee for a term of three years or until a successor is named. The Board has some discussion between Elise and John; Mr. Gilmore said he was very impressed with John tonight and having new people stepping up is good, but Elise's experience with Town is a great benefit. Ms. Harrison suggest Planning should reach out to Chris and John. She said Elise has a really good background and understanding of CPC and the importance of CPC funding, but it is hard to turn anyone down. Move to appoint Robbie Burgess and Roger Carroll to the Conservation Commission for a term of three years or until a successor is named. The Board had some discussion between Chris and Robbie. Ms. Harrison said Conservation could really benefit from having an engineer and a person to work on maintenance and open space and that is what Robbie and Roger do and that is what the current makeup of the commission needs, but they are all great. The Board said we should reach out Chris and let him know about the Planning Board. Move to appoint John Hamacher to the Commission on Disabilities for a term of three years or until a successor is named. Move to appoint Lizzie Capiau-Piscitello and Erin Brighton to the Beach Commission for a term of three years or until a successor is named. Move to appoint Erica Navarro Cushing to the Beautification Commission for a term of three years or until a successor is named. Moved: Ms. Harrison Seconded: Mr. Gilmore Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Harrison, second: Gilmore)
For form the Cushing site re-use committee with 6 citizens members, food pantry, Affordable Housing Trust, and recreation member
Move to for form the Cushing site re-use committee with 6 citizens members, food pantry, Affordable Housing Trust, and recreation member.
From the minutes
“Move to for form the Cushing site re-use committee with 6 citizens members, food pantry, Affordable Housing Trust, and recreation member. Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Ms. Harrison Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Harrison)
Board, as required by Massachusetts G. L. c. 268 A, have reviewed the disclosure forms from the following municipal employees who seek to provide personal services to Scituate Recreation
Move that the Board of Select Board, as required by Massachusetts G. L. c. 268 A, have reviewed the disclosure forms from the following municipal employees who seek to provide personal services to Scituate Recreation. The exemption under section §20 (b) is approved for the following municipal employees: Adam Gruschow, SPS Teacher/Summer Recreation Program Co-Director Amanda Kent, SPS Teacher / Summer Recreation Program Director Andy Barlow, SPS Teacher / Summer Recreation Program Director Andrew Loretz, SPS Teacher/Summer Recreation Program Director Caroline Burns, SPS Teacher/Summer Recreation Senior Instructor David Jordan, SPS Coach / Summer Recreation Senior Instructor David Mahery, SPS Basketball Coach/Summer Recreation Senior Instructor Ellen Burke, SPS Teacher / Recreation Indoor Cycling Instructor Erin Culbert, SPS Teacher /Recreation Program Director Gayle Hedstrom, Senior Center and Recreation Employee Jessica Whittier, SPS Teacher/Summer Recreation Program Director Jim Thomas, SPS Teacher/Summer Recreation Program Co-Director Laura Berton, SPS Teacher/Recreation Instructor Laura Counter, SPS Teacher/Recreation Instructor Lisa Howell, SPS Substitute Teacher / Recreation Instructor Matthew Poirier, SPS Teacher / Summer Recreation Program Director Meaghan Baird, SPS Teacher / Summer Recreation Program Director Michael Eroman, SPS Basketball Coach/Summer Recreation Senior Instructor Paul Papadonis, SPS Substitute Teacher / Recreation Program Director Sarah Lannon, Seni
From the minutes
“Move that the Board of Select Board, as required by Massachusetts G. L. c. 268 A, have reviewed the disclosure forms from the following municipal employees who seek to provide personal services to Scituate Recreation. The exemption under section §20 (b) is approved for the following municipal employees: Adam Gruschow, SPS Teacher/Summer Recreation Program Co-Director Amanda Kent, SPS Teacher / Summer Recreation Program Director Andy Barlow, SPS Teacher / Summer Recreation Program Director Andrew Loretz, SPS Teacher/Summer Recreation Program Director Caroline Burns, SPS Teacher/Summer Recreation Senior Instructor David Jordan, SPS Coach / Summer Recreation Senior Instructor David Mahery, SPS Basketball Coach/Summer Recreation Senior Instructor Ellen Burke, SPS Teacher / Recreation Indoor Cycling Instructor Erin Culbert, SPS Teacher /Recreation Program Director Gayle Hedstrom, Senior Center and Recreation Employee Jessica Whittier, SPS Teacher/Summer Recreation Program Director Jim Thomas, SPS Teacher/Summer Recreation Program Co-Director Laura Berton, SPS Teacher/Recreation Instructor Laura Counter, SPS Teacher/Recreation Instructor Lisa Howell, SPS Substitute Teacher / Recreation Instructor Matthew Poirier, SPS Teacher / Summer Recreation Program Director Meaghan Baird, SPS Teacher / Summer Recreation Program Director Michael Eroman, SPS Basketball Coach/Summer Recreation Senior Instructor Paul Papadonis, SPS Substitute Teacher / Recreation Program Director Sarah Lannon, Senior Center and Recreation Instructor Tom Connor Widows Walk/Recreation Baseball Director Brian Hickox, SPS Teacher/SPD Special Police Officer Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Ms. Schlegel Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Schlegel)
Appoint the election workers from the approved lists submitted by the Democrat and Republican Town Committee Chairs
Move to appoint the election workers from the approved lists submitted by the Democrat and Republican Town Committee Chairs.
From the minutes
“Move to appoint the election workers from the approved lists submitted by the Democrat and Republican Town Committee Chairs. Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Ms. Harrison Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Harrison)
Appoint the following election workers from the Town Clerk's supplemental list
Move to appoint the following election workers from the Town Clerk's supplemental list.
The minutes give the seconder as "Ms. Afanans".
From the minutes
“Move to appoint the following election workers from the Town Clerk's supplemental list. Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Ms. Afanans Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Gilmore)
Accept the Select Board minutes for May 27, 2025
Move to accept the Select Board minutes for May 27, 2025. Further, move to accept the Select Board EXECUTIVE SESSION regarding Shellfish/Aquaculture from May 27, 2025. Further, move to accept the Select Board minutes for June 10, 2025.
From the minutes
“Move to accept the Select Board minutes for May 27, 2025. Further, move to accept the Select Board EXECUTIVE SESSION regarding Shellfish/Aquaculture from May 27, 2025. Further, move to accept the Select Board minutes for June 10, 2025. Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Ms. schlegel Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Schlegel)
Adjournment and Signing of Documents
Adjournment and Signing of Documents
From the minutes
“Adjournment and Signing of Documents Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Ms. Harrison Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Harrison)
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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