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July 22, 2025
10 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Andrew W. Goodrich, Susan J. Harrison, James M. Gilmore, Freya Schlegel, Nico Afanasenko
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Accept the agenda
To accept the agenda
From the minutes
“Dr. Afanaseko moved to accept the agenda, Mr. Gilmore seconded the motion; a vote was taken and was unanimously in favor. (5-0).” (Motion: Afanasenko, second: Gilmore)
Approve the May 23, 2026 Annual Town Election date be changed to Saturday, May 30, 2026
Move that the Select Board approve the May 23, 2026 Annual Town Election date be changed to Saturday, May 30, 2026.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board approve the May 23, 2026 Annual Town Election date be changed to Saturday, May 30, 2026. Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Ms. Harrison Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Harrison)
Approve the request to install one (1) SO Pole on Gannett Road beginning at a point at the centerline at 289 Gannett Road and continuing approximately 12 feet in a southwest direction toward the...
Move to approve the request to install one (1) SO Pole on Gannett Road beginning at a point at the centerline at 289 Gannett Road and continuing approximately 12 feet in a southwest direction toward the edge of the road, just beyond the wooden guard rail across from Pole #18 install a Stub Pole 18-84 to support Pole #18. Install a strut (sidewalk) guy to support Pole 18-84, anchor at edge of paved sidewalk
From the minutes
“Move to approve the request to install one (1) SO Pole on Gannett Road beginning at a point at the centerline at 289 Gannett Road and continuing approximately 12 feet in a southwest direction toward the edge of the road, just beyond the wooden guard rail across from Pole #18 install a Stub Pole 18-84 to support Pole #18. Install a strut (sidewalk) guy to support Pole 18-84, anchor at edge of paved sidewalk Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Ms. Harrison Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Harrison)
Approve the addition of lifeguard/Scituate beach sticker parking along the seawall in the approximate location of 109 Glades Road with number of parking spaces, location, and signage to be...
Move the Select Board approve the addition of lifeguard/Scituate beach sticker parking along the seawall in the approximate location of 109 Glades Road with number of parking spaces, location, and signage to be determined by Public Safety, DPW and Recreation departments.
The minutes give only the count (4-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Move the Select Board approve the addition of lifeguard/Scituate beach sticker parking along the seawall in the approximate location of 109 Glades Road with number of parking spaces, location, and signage to be determined by Public Safety, DPW and Recreation departments. Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Dr. Afanasenko Vote: 4 in favor, 1 opposed.” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Afanasenko)
Open the Warrant for the Fall Special Town Meeting (STM) to be held on Monday, November 3, 2025
Move that the Select Board open the Warrant for the Fall Special Town Meeting (STM) to be held on Monday, November 3, 2025.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board open the Warrant for the Fall Special Town Meeting (STM) to be held on Monday, November 3, 2025. Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Ms. Schlegel Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Schlegel)
Appoint Mary Ann Carnesto the Scituate Sister City-France- Sucy-en-Brie Committee for a term of three years or until a successor is named
Move to appoint Mary Ann Carnesto the Scituate Sister City-France- Sucy-en-Brie Committee for a term of three years or until a successor is named. Move to renew Matthew Chase to the Recreation Commission for a term of three years or until a successor is named. Move to renew Marie Flaherty to the Scituate Harbor Cultural District Committee for a term of two years or until a successor is named.
From the minutes
“Move to appoint Mary Ann Carnesto the Scituate Sister City-France- Sucy-en-Brie Committee for a term of three years or until a successor is named. Move to renew Matthew Chase to the Recreation Commission for a term of three years or until a successor is named. Move to renew Marie Flaherty to the Scituate Harbor Cultural District Committee for a term of two years or until a successor is named. Moved: Ms. Schlegel Seconded: Mr. Gilmore Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Schlegel, second: Gilmore)
Approve a Drain Layers License to Speakman Excavation
Move to approve a Drain Layers License to Speakman Excavation.
From the minutes
“Move to approve a Drain Layers License to Speakman Excavation. Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Ms. Harrison Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Harrison)
Accept the Select Board minutes for July 8, 2025
Move to accept the Select Board minutes for July 8, 2025.
The minutes say "Unanimous (4-0)", but 5 members were present for this vote (Andrew W. Goodrich, Susan J. Harrison, James M. Gilmore, Freya Schlegel and Nico Afanasenko). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Move to accept the Select Board minutes for July 8, 2025. Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Ms. harrison Unanimous (4-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Harrison)
Go into executive session pursuant to purpose 6 of the Open Meeting Law to consider the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property, and the Chair may declare that an open meeting may...
Move that the Select Board go into executive session pursuant to purpose 6 of the Open Meeting Law to consider the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property, and the Chair may declare that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Select Board. The Board will NOT reconvene in open session.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board go into executive session pursuant to purpose 6 of the Open Meeting Law to consider the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property, and the Chair may declare that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Select Board. The Board will NOT reconvene in open session. Moved: Mr. Goodrich Seconded: Mr. Gilmore Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Goodrich, second: Gilmore)
Move into executive session pursuant to purpose 3 of the Open Meeting Law to discuss strategy with respect to the Town's participation as a plaintiff in national opioid multi- district litigation...
Move that the Select Board move into executive session pursuant to purpose 3 of the Open Meeting Law to discuss strategy with respect to the Town's participation as a plaintiff in national opioid multi- district litigation claims in federal court, and the Chair may declare an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the Town's litigation position. The Board will NOT reconvene in open session.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board move into executive session pursuant to purpose 3 of the Open Meeting Law to discuss strategy with respect to the Town's participation as a plaintiff in national opioid multi- district litigation claims in federal court, and the Chair may declare an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the Town's litigation position. The Board will NOT reconvene in open session. Moved: Mr. Goodrich Seconded: Mr. Gilmore Unanimous (5-0) Mr. Goodrich - yes Ms. Harrison - yes Mr. Gilmore - yes Ms. Schlegel - yes Dr. Afanasenko - yes.” (Motion: Goodrich, second: 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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