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August 5, 2025
11 recorded votes, 0 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
“Mr. Gilmore moved to accept the agenda, Dr. Afanasenko seconded the motion; a vote was taken and was unanimously in favor. (5-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Afanasenko)
Accept the $3,700 donation from Liberty Bay Credit Union for use by the Fire Department to pay for a retractable awning for the Scituate Fire Departments Special Operations Truck
Move to accept the $3,700 donation from Liberty Bay Credit Union for use by the Fire Department to pay for a retractable awning for the Scituate Fire Departments Special Operations Truck.
From the minutes
“Move to accept the $3,700 donation from Liberty Bay Credit Union for use by the Fire Department to pay for a retractable awning for the Scituate Fire Departments Special Operations Truck. Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Dr. Afanasenko Unanimous (5-0) Mr. Goodrich – yes Ms. Harrison – yes Mr. Gilmore – yes Dr. Afanasenko – yes Ms. Schlegel - yes.” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Afanasenko)
Award the contracts to provide: Crack Sealing to Sealcoating Inc. DBA Indus for the unit bid prices as quoted
Move that the Select Board award the contracts to provide: Crack Sealing to Sealcoating Inc. DBA Indus for the unit bid prices as quoted.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board award the contracts to provide: Crack Sealing to Sealcoating Inc. DBA Indus for the unit bid prices as quoted. Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Ms. Schlegel Unanimous (5-0) Mr. Goodrich – yes Ms. Harrison – yes Mr. Gilmore – yes Dr. Afanasenko – yes Ms. Schlegel - yes.” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Schlegel)
Award the contracts to provide: Earth Materials to TL Edwards Inc. and Lorusso Corporation for the unit bid prices as quoted
Move that the Select Board award the contracts to provide: Earth Materials to TL Edwards Inc. and Lorusso Corporation for the unit bid prices as quoted.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board award the contracts to provide: Earth Materials to TL Edwards Inc. and Lorusso Corporation for the unit bid prices as quoted. Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Dr. Afanasenko Unanimous (5-0) Mr. Goodrich – yes Ms. Harrison – yes Mr. Gilmore – yes Dr. Afanasenko – yes Ms. Schlegel - yes.” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Afanasenko)
Award the contract to purchase a new 2026 Vactor Truck from CN Wood Enrviro LLC in the amount of $673,092.00
Move that the Select Board award the contract to purchase a new 2026 Vactor Truck from CN Wood Enrviro LLC in the amount of $673,092.00.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board award the contract to purchase a new 2026 Vactor Truck from CN Wood Enrviro LLC in the amount of $673,092.00. Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Ms. Schlegel Unanimous (5-0) Mr. Goodrich – yes Ms. Harrison – yes Mr. Gilmore – yes Dr. Afanasenko – yes Ms. Schlegel – yes.” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Schlegel)
Award a contract in the amount of $95,000 to Collins Engineers Inc. to develop conceptual flood hazard mitigation strategies for the Scituate Harbor Business District
Move that the Select Board award a contract in the amount of $95,000 to Collins Engineers Inc. to develop conceptual flood hazard mitigation strategies for the Scituate Harbor Business District.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board award a contract in the amount of $95,000 to Collins Engineers Inc. to develop conceptual flood hazard mitigation strategies for the Scituate Harbor Business District. Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Ms. Schlegel Unanimous (5-0) Mr. Goodrich – yes Ms. Harrison – yes Mr. Gilmore – yes Dr. Afanasenko – yes Ms. Schlegel - yes.” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Schlegel)
Close the Warrant for the Fall Special Town Meeting (STM) to be held on Monday, November 3, 2025
Move that the Select Board close 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 close 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) Mr. Goodrich – yes Ms. Harrison – yes Mr. Gilmore – yes Dr. Afanasenko – yes Ms. Schlegel – yes.” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Schlegel)
Accept the proposed meeting schedule as amended at this meeting for the Select Board meeting dates for 2026
Move to accept the proposed meeting schedule as amended at this meeting for the Select Board meeting dates for 2026.
From the minutes
“Move to accept the proposed meeting schedule as amended at this meeting for the Select Board meeting dates for 2026. Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Ms. Schlegel Unanimous (5-0) Mr. Goodrich – yes Ms. Harrison – yes Mr. Gilmore – yes Dr. Afanasenko – yes Ms. Schlegel - yes.” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Schlegel)
Nominate Jamie Gilmore as the MBTA Authority Liaison
Moved to nominate Jamie Gilmore as the MBTA Authority Liaison.
From the minutes
“Moved to nominate Jamie Gilmore as the MBTA Authority Liaison. Moved: Ms. Schlegel Seconded: Dr. Afanasenko Unanimous (5-0) Mr. Goodrich – yes Ms. Harrison – yes Mr. Gilmore – yes Dr. Afanasenko – yes Ms. Schlegel - yes.” (Motion: Schlegel, second: Afanasenko)
Accept the Select Board minutes for July 22, 2025 as amended
Move to accept the Select Board minutes for July 22, 2025 as amended. Further, move to accept and NOT release the Executive Session Minutes for July 22, 2025.
From the minutes
“Move to accept the Select Board minutes for July 22, 2025 as amended. Further, move to accept and NOT release the Executive Session Minutes for July 22, 2025. Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Ms. Schlegel Unanimous (5-0) Mr. Goodrich – yes Ms. Harrison – yes Mr. Gilmore – yes Dr. Afanasenko – yes Ms. Schlegel - yes.” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Schlegel)
Adjournment and Signing of Documents, 7:56pm
Adjournment and Signing of Documents, 7:56pm
From the minutes
“Adjournment and Signing of Documents, 7:56pm Moved: Mr. Goodrich Seconded: Dr. Afanasenko Unanimous (5-0) Mr. Goodrich – yes Ms. Harrison – yes Mr. Gilmore – yes Dr. Afanasenko – yes Ms. Schlegel - yes.” (Motion: Goodrich, second: Afanasenko)
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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