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August 19, 2025
9 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. Schlegel moved to accept the agenda, Dr. Afanasenko seconded the motion; a vote was taken and was unanimously in favor. (5-0).” (Motion: Schlegel, second: Afanasenko)
Approve the expansion of Hours of Operation for Scituate Split Rock Social, Inc. dba Scituate Split Rock, opening at 10:00 AM on Saturday, September 13 and Sunday, September 14, 2025
Move to approve the expansion of Hours of Operation for Scituate Split Rock Social, Inc. dba Scituate Split Rock, opening at 10:00 AM on Saturday, September 13 and Sunday, September 14, 2025.
From the minutes
“Move to approve the expansion of Hours of Operation for Scituate Split Rock Social, Inc. dba Scituate Split Rock, opening at 10:00 AM on Saturday, September 13 and Sunday, September 14, 2025. Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Dr. Afanasenko Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Afanasenko)
Award a contract for the purchase of gasoline pursuant to state contract ENE54 and ultra- low sulfur diesel pursuant to state contract ENE53 to Dennis K. Burke of 284 Eastern Ave, Chelsea, MA for...
Move to award a contract for the purchase of gasoline pursuant to state contract ENE54 and ultra- low sulfur diesel pursuant to state contract ENE53 to Dennis K. Burke of 284 Eastern Ave, Chelsea, MA for the period of September 01, 2025 through August 31, 2026 for a total sum not to exceed $500,000.
From the minutes
“Move to award a contract for the purchase of gasoline pursuant to state contract ENE54 and ultra- low sulfur diesel pursuant to state contract ENE53 to Dennis K. Burke of 284 Eastern Ave, Chelsea, MA for the period of September 01, 2025 through August 31, 2026 for a total sum not to exceed $500,000. Moved: Ms. Schlegel Seconded: Dr. Afanasenko Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Schlegel, second: Afanasenko)
Forward suggested changes to the Code of General Bylaws, DRAFT dated 8/13/2025, to Town Department Heads for Bylaw Review Committee for consideration
Move to forward suggested changes to the Code of General Bylaws, DRAFT dated 8/13/2025, to Town Department Heads for Bylaw Review Committee for consideration
From the minutes
“Move to forward suggested changes to the Code of General Bylaws, DRAFT dated 8/13/2025, to Town Department Heads for Bylaw Review Committee for consideration Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Ms. Schlegel Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Schlegel)
Appoint Della Shepherd to the Beautification Commission for a term of three years or until a successor is named
Move to appoint Della Shepherd to the Beautification Commission for a term of three years or until a successor is named. Move to appoint Stephen Maguire to the Scituate Bicycle Committee for a term of three years or until a successor is named. Move to appoint Matthew Chin to the Zoning Board of Appeals as the 2nd Alternate for a term of three years or until a successor is named. Move to appoint Coleman Graver Smith to the Affordable Housing Trust for a term of two years or until a successor is named.
From the minutes
“Move to appoint Della Shepherd to the Beautification Commission for a term of three years or until a successor is named. Move to appoint Stephen Maguire to the Scituate Bicycle Committee for a term of three years or until a successor is named. Move to appoint Matthew Chin to the Zoning Board of Appeals as the 2nd Alternate for a term of three years or until a successor is named. Move to appoint Coleman Graver Smith to the Affordable Housing Trust for a term of two years or until a successor is named. Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Ms. Schlegel Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Schlegel)
Grant an easement for proposed installation and relocation of Poles P33- 30, P33-41-, P33-63 as detailed on the Easement Sketch dated 8/6/2025, W/R: 31014868
Move that the Select Board grant an easement for proposed installation and relocation of Poles P33- 30, P33-41-, P33-63 as detailed on the Easement Sketch dated 8/6/2025, W/R: 31014868.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board grant an easement for proposed installation and relocation of Poles P33- 30, P33-41-, P33-63 as detailed on the Easement Sketch dated 8/6/2025, W/R: 31014868. Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Ms. Harrison Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Harrison)
Include all articles submitted for the November 3, 2025 special town meeting
Move to include all articles submitted for the November 3, 2025 special town meeting.
From the minutes
“Move to include all articles submitted for the November 3, 2025 special town meeting. Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Ms. Harrison Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Harrison)
Accept the Select Board minutes for August 5, 2025 and August 12, 2025 and further move to accept and NOT release executive session meeting minutes for August 12, 2025
Move to accept the Select Board minutes for August 5, 2025 and August 12, 2025 and further move to accept and NOT release executive session meeting minutes for August 12, 2025.
From the minutes
“Move to accept the Select Board minutes for August 5, 2025 and August 12, 2025 and further move to accept and NOT release executive session meeting minutes for August 12, 2025. Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Ms. Harrison Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Harrison)
Go into executive session pursuant to purpose 3 of the Open Meeting Law to discuss strategy with respect to litigation of Shellfish Aquaculture and that an open meeting may have a detrimental...
Move that the Select Board go into executive session pursuant to purpose 3 of the Open Meeting Law to discuss strategy with respect to litigation of Shellfish Aquaculture and that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Select Board in connection with this matter and in accordance with Mass. Gen. L. c. 30A sec. 21(a)(3) and Mass. Gen. L. c. 30A, §§22(c), (g)(2) to review executive session meeting. The Board will not reconvene in open session.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board go into executive session pursuant to purpose 3 of the Open Meeting Law to discuss strategy with respect to litigation of Shellfish Aquaculture and that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Select Board in connection with this matter and in accordance with Mass. Gen. L. c. 30A sec. 21(a)(3) and Mass. Gen. L. c. 30A, §§22(c), (g)(2) to review executive session meeting. The Board will not reconvene in open session. 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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