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September 9, 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
“Ms. 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 Special Event, Fishermen's Fest 2025, to be held on the Town Pier on Sunday, September 28, 2025 from 12:00 – 5:00 PM, pending all departmental feedback and approvals
Move to approve the Special Event, Fishermen's Fest 2025, to be held on the Town Pier on Sunday, September 28, 2025 from 12:00 – 5:00 PM, pending all departmental feedback and approvals.
From the minutes
“Move to approve the Special Event, Fishermen's Fest 2025, to be held on the Town Pier on Sunday, September 28, 2025 from 12:00 – 5:00 PM, pending all departmental feedback and approvals. Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Ms. Harrison Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Harrison)
Approve the Special Event, St. Vincent de Paul Charity Walk, on Saturday, October 4, 2025 from 8:30am – 12:00 PM
Move to approve the Special Event, St. Vincent de Paul Charity Walk, on Saturday, October 4, 2025 from 8:30am – 12:00 PM.
From the minutes
“Move to approve the Special Event, St. Vincent de Paul Charity Walk, on Saturday, October 4, 2025 from 8:30am – 12:00 PM. Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Ms. Schlegel Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Schlegel)
Accept the proposed amendments to the Coastal Advisory Commission charge as written on 8/27/25 with the addition of non-classifying 2 of the resident members
Move that the Select Board accept the proposed amendments to the Coastal Advisory Commission charge as written on 8/27/25 with the addition of non-classifying 2 of the resident members
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board accept the proposed amendments to the Coastal Advisory Commission charge as written on 8/27/25 with the addition of non-classifying 2 of the resident members Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Ms. Schlegel Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Schlegel)
Appoint to the Coastal Advisory Commission for a term of three years or until a successor is named
Move to appoint to the Coastal Advisory Commission for a term of three years or until a successor is named. Daniel B. Sullivan (coastal resident) Mark Curran (inland resident) Elizabeth Crowley (coastal resident) Liz Charlton (business) Chris Riccio (technical)
From the minutes
“Move to appoint to the Coastal Advisory Commission for a term of three years or until a successor is named. Daniel B. Sullivan (coastal resident) Mark Curran (inland resident) Elizabeth Crowley (coastal resident) Liz Charlton (business) Chris Riccio (technical) Moved: Ms. Schlegel Seconded: Ms. Harrison Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Schlegel, second: Harrison)
Award the contract to purchase Road Salt from Morton Salt Company for $68.82 per ton
Move that the Select Board award the contract to purchase Road Salt from Morton Salt Company for $68.82 per ton.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board award the contract to purchase Road Salt from Morton Salt Company for $68.82 per ton. Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Ms. Harrison Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Harrison)
Accept the donations totaling $725 for the Veterans Advisory Council gift fund for the benefit of veterans of the Town of Scituate
Move that the Select Board accept the donations totaling $725 for the Veterans Advisory Council gift fund for the benefit of veterans of the Town of Scituate.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board accept the donations totaling $725 for the Veterans Advisory Council gift fund for the benefit of veterans of the Town of Scituate. Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Ms. Schlegel Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Schlegel)
Accept the $1,000 charitable donation to Scituate Council on Aging from the Patricia Ann Seneski Trust
Move that the Select Board accept the $1,000 charitable donation to Scituate Council on Aging from the Patricia Ann Seneski Trust.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board accept the $1,000 charitable donation to Scituate Council on Aging from the Patricia Ann Seneski Trust. Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Ms. Harrison Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Harrison)
Approve a Drain Layers License to Chris Mendoza Co. and Tri County Excavating
Move to approve a Drain Layers License to Chris Mendoza Co. and Tri County Excavating.
From the minutes
“Move to approve a Drain Layers License to Chris Mendoza Co. and Tri County Excavating. Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Dr. Afanasenko Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Afanasenko)
Accept the Select Board minutes for August 19, 2025 and further move to accept and NOT release executive session meeting minutes for August 19, 2025
Move to accept the Select Board minutes for August 19, 2025 and further move to accept and NOT release executive session meeting minutes for August 19, 2025.
From the minutes
“Move to accept the Select Board minutes for August 19, 2025 and further move to accept and NOT release executive session meeting minutes for August 19, 2025. Moved: Ms. Harrison Seconded: Mr. Gilmore Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Harrison, second: Gilmore)
Adjournment and Signing of Documents, 8:05pm
Adjournment and Signing of Documents, 8:05pm
From the minutes
“Adjournment and Signing of Documents, 8:05pm Moved: Ms. Harrison Seconded: Dr. Afanasenko Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Harrison, 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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