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July 8, 2025
14 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Andrew W. Goodrich, Susan J. Harrison, James M. Gilmore, Freya Schlegel
Absent: Nico Afanasenko
Every vote, in order
Accept the agenda
To accept the agenda
From the minutes
“Ms. Harrison moved to accept the agenda, Mr. Gilmore seconded the motion; a vote was taken and was unanimously in favor. (4-0).” (Motion: Harrison, second: Gilmore)
Approve a Special Event Permit to the Chamber of Commerce for Heritage Days from Friday, August 2nd at dusk (for the Luminaria), Saturday, August 3rd from 9:00am-8:00pm, and Sunday, August 4th...
Move to approve a Special Event Permit to the Chamber of Commerce for Heritage Days from Friday, August 2nd at dusk (for the Luminaria), Saturday, August 3rd from 9:00am-8:00pm, and Sunday, August 4th from 9:00am-7:30pm. pending all final inspections with Building, Fire, and Board of Health.
From the minutes
“Move to approve a Special Event Permit to the Chamber of Commerce for Heritage Days from Friday, August 2nd at dusk (for the Luminaria), Saturday, August 3rd from 9:00am-8:00pm, and Sunday, August 4th from 9:00am-7:30pm. pending all final inspections with Building, Fire, and Board of Health. Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Ms. Harrison Unanimous (4-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Harrison)
Approve the Scituate Harbor Business Association Duck Drop Event on August 2, 2025 a 9 AM on August 2, 2025 at 9 AM of Heritage Days
Move to approve the Scituate Harbor Business Association Duck Drop Event on August 2, 2025 a 9 AM on August 2, 2025 at 9 AM of Heritage Days.
From the minutes
“Move to approve the Scituate Harbor Business Association Duck Drop Event on August 2, 2025 a 9 AM on August 2, 2025 at 9 AM of Heritage Days. Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Ms. Harrison Unanimous (4-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Harrison)
Approve a new Hawker & Peddler License for Michael Bearce, owner of Island Dawg, for the following locations: Peggotty beach, Egypt beach, Minot beach and the Lighthouse and Scituate Little League...
Move to approve a new Hawker & Peddler License for Michael Bearce, owner of Island Dawg, for the following locations: Peggotty beach, Egypt beach, Minot beach and the Lighthouse and Scituate Little League upon request. Hours of operation: Sunday-Saturday, 11:00am – 8:00pm; year-round.
From the minutes
“Move to approve a new Hawker & Peddler License for Michael Bearce, owner of Island Dawg, for the following locations: Peggotty beach, Egypt beach, Minot beach and the Lighthouse and Scituate Little League upon request. Hours of operation: Sunday-Saturday, 11:00am – 8:00pm; year-round. Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Ms. Schlegel Unanimous (4-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Schlegel)
Appoint ______ to the Economic Development Commission for a term of three years or until a successor is named
Move to appoint ______ to the Economic Development Commission for a term of three years or until a successor is named. Santiago Lopez Mora Zarla Ludin Move to appoint _____ to the Scituate Sister City- Ireland- West Cork Committee for a term of two years or until a successor is named. Skip Fernandes Diane Froio Move to appoint ________ to the Scituate Cultural Council for a term of three years or until a successor is named. Tracey Kelly Move to renew Michele Wood to the Scituate Harbor Cultural District for a term of two years or until a successor is named. Move to renew William Heggerick, Steven Tripp and Joan Blanchard to the Coastal Advisory Commission for a term of one year or until a successor is named. Move to renew Kenneth Conway to the North River Commission for a term of three years or until a successor is named. Move to renew Kevin Norton to the Waterways Commission for a term of three years or until a successor is named.
The motion in the minutes leaves blanks for the Economic Development Commission, Sister City Committee and Cultural Council seats and lists applicants under each (Santiago Lopez Mora, Zarla Ludin; Skip Fernandes, Diane Froio; Tracey Kelly). The minutes do not say who was appointed to those seats.
From the minutes
“Move to appoint ______ to the Economic Development Commission for a term of three years or until a successor is named. Santiago Lopez Mora Zarla Ludin Move to appoint _____ to the Scituate Sister City- Ireland- West Cork Committee for a term of two years or until a successor is named. Skip Fernandes Diane Froio Move to appoint ________ to the Scituate Cultural Council for a term of three years or until a successor is named. Tracey Kelly Move to renew Michele Wood to the Scituate Harbor Cultural District for a term of two years or until a successor is named. Move to renew William Heggerick, Steven Tripp and Joan Blanchard to the Coastal Advisory Commission for a term of one year or until a successor is named. Move to renew Kenneth Conway to the North River Commission for a term of three years or until a successor is named. Move to renew Kevin Norton to the Waterways Commission for a term of three years or until a successor is named. Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Ms. Harrison Unanimous (4-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Harrison)
Accept the $500 donation from the Leach Family for use by the Fire Department
Move to accept the $500 donation from the Leach Family for use by the Fire Department.
From the minutes
“Move to accept the $500 donation from the Leach Family for use by the Fire Department. Moved: Ms. Harrison Seconded: Ms. Schlegel Unanimous (4-0).” (Motion: Harrison, second: Schlegel)
Award the contract for Foreshore Protection Repairs damaged during federally declared storm events to SumCO Eco-Contracting of Peabody, Massachusetts for $3,521,463.00
Move that the Select Board award the contract for Foreshore Protection Repairs damaged during federally declared storm events to SumCO Eco-Contracting of Peabody, Massachusetts for $3,521,463.00. Base Bid: $3,427,663 Add Alternate: $93,800
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board award the contract for Foreshore Protection Repairs damaged during federally declared storm events to SumCO Eco-Contracting of Peabody, Massachusetts for $3,521,463.00. Base Bid: $3,427,663 Add Alternate: $93,800 Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Ms. Harrison Unanimous (4-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Harrison)
Award Amendment 10 of Contract 19-FS-53 to GZA for Construction Phase Services of FEMA Repairs in the Glades and N Scituate area in the amount of $335,985
Move to award Amendment 10 of Contract 19-FS-53 to GZA for Construction Phase Services of FEMA Repairs in the Glades and N Scituate area in the amount of $335,985.
From the minutes
“Move to award Amendment 10 of Contract 19-FS-53 to GZA for Construction Phase Services of FEMA Repairs in the Glades and N Scituate area in the amount of $335,985. Moved: Mr. Harrison Seconded: Mr. Gilmore Unanimous (4-0).” (Motion: Harrison, second: Gilmore)
Award the contract 25-SS-39 to Energy Conservation Inc. for air sourced heat pump installation for main sewer office building & lab building for an amount not to exceed $165,017.27
Move to award the contract 25-SS-39 to Energy Conservation Inc. for air sourced heat pump installation for main sewer office building & lab building for an amount not to exceed $165,017.27
From the minutes
“Move to award the contract 25-SS-39 to Energy Conservation Inc. for air sourced heat pump installation for main sewer office building & lab building for an amount not to exceed $165,017.27 Moved: Ms. Harrison Seconded: Ms. Schlegel Unanimous (4-0).” (Motion: Harrison, second: Schlegel)
Award a contract in the amount of $59,000 to Spencer Preservation Group for Phases 3-5 of architectural services for Bates House restoration
Move to award a contract in the amount of $59,000 to Spencer Preservation Group for Phases 3-5 of architectural services for Bates House restoration.
From the minutes
“Move to award a contract in the amount of $59,000 to Spencer Preservation Group for Phases 3-5 of architectural services for Bates House restoration. Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Ms. Harrison Unanimous (4-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Harrison)
Standardize the Annual Entertainment License for all current and future businesses seeking use with the following permitted requirements: o Indoor/Outdoor: Live, amplified music o Indoor/Outdoor:...
Move to standardize the Annual Entertainment License for all current and future businesses seeking use with the following permitted requirements: o Indoor/Outdoor: Live, amplified music o Indoor/Outdoor: Sundays 11am-10pm o Indoor/Outdoor: Monday - Thursday 10am -10pm o Indoors ONLY: Friday-Saturday 11am-12am o Outdoors: Friday - Saturday 11am-10pm o All doors & windows must be closed at 10pm every night Effective on upon delivery of notice to all current license holders to be notified of the entertainment license standardization via email and US Postal Service.
From the minutes
“Move to standardize the Annual Entertainment License for all current and future businesses seeking use with the following permitted requirements: o Indoor/Outdoor: Live, amplified music o Indoor/Outdoor: Sundays 11am-10pm o Indoor/Outdoor: Monday - Thursday 10am -10pm o Indoors ONLY: Friday-Saturday 11am-12am o Outdoors: Friday - Saturday 11am-10pm o All doors & windows must be closed at 10pm every night Effective on upon delivery of notice to all current license holders to be notified of the entertainment license standardization via email and US Postal Service. Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Ms. Harrison Unanimous (4-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Harrison)
Write a letter in opposition to Bill 4110 as drafted and acknowledge that conversation has to take place that there are issues arising from the way the Commission (NRC) operates and Scituate is...
Move to write a letter in opposition to Bill 4110 as drafted and acknowledge that conversation has to take place that there are issues arising from the way the Commission (NRC) operates and Scituate is willing and able to sit down with the stakeholders.
From the minutes
“Move to write a letter in opposition to Bill 4110 as drafted and acknowledge that conversation has to take place that there are issues arising from the way the Commission (NRC) operates and Scituate is willing and able to sit down with the stakeholders. Moved: Ms. Schlegel Seconded: Ms. Harrison Unanimous (4-0).” (Motion: Schlegel, second: Harrison)
Accept the Select Board minutes for June 24, 2025
Move to accept the Select Board minutes for June 24, 2025.
From the minutes
“Move to accept the Select Board minutes for June 24, 2025. Moved: Ms. Schlegel Seconded: Ms. Harrison Unanimous (4-0).” (Motion: Schlegel, second: Harrison)
Adjournment and Signing of Documents; 8:45pm
Adjournment and Signing of Documents; 8:45pm.
From the minutes
“Adjournment and Signing of Documents; 8:45pm. Moved: Ms. Schlegel Seconded: Ms. Harrison Unanimous (4-0).” (Motion: Schlegel, 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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