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September 23, 2025
14 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. Harrison moved to accept the agenda, Dr. Afanasenko seconded the motion; a vote was taken and was unanimously in favor. (5-0).” (Motion: Harrison, second: Afanasenko)
Award the contract for the rehabilitation of the Minot Beach paved parking lot to JR & Sons Construction Incorporated of Westport, MA for $272,250.00. (Contract #25-REC-40)
Move that the Select Board award the contract for the rehabilitation of the Minot Beach paved parking lot to JR & Sons Construction Incorporated of Westport, MA for $272,250.00. (Contract #25-REC-40).
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board award the contract for the rehabilitation of the Minot Beach paved parking lot to JR & Sons Construction Incorporated of Westport, MA for $272,250.00. (Contract #25-REC-40). Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Ms. Harrison Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Harrison)
Award the contract to provide Professional Engineering and Planning Services to support Scituate's stormwater management program and compliance with EPA's MS4 general permit to the Horsley Witten...
Move that the Select Board award the contract to provide Professional Engineering and Planning Services to support Scituate's stormwater management program and compliance with EPA's MS4 general permit to the Horsley Witten Group for $150,000.00.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board award the contract to provide Professional Engineering and Planning Services to support Scituate's stormwater management program and compliance with EPA's MS4 general permit to the Horsley Witten Group for $150,000.00. Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Ms. Harrison Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Harrison)
Board adopt the votes pertaining to the issuance of debt to the Massachusetts Clean Water Trust as presented to this meeting in writing, and to incorporate the full text of such votes into the...
Move that the Board adopt the votes pertaining to the issuance of debt to the Massachusetts Clean Water Trust as presented to this meeting in writing, and to incorporate the full text of such votes into the minutes of this meeting.
From the minutes
“Move that the Board adopt the votes pertaining to the issuance of debt to the Massachusetts Clean Water Trust as presented to this meeting in writing, and to incorporate the full text of such votes into the minutes of this meeting. Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Ms. Harrison Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Harrison)
Adopt the attached alarm response fee schedule
Move that the Select Board adopt the attached alarm response fee schedule.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board adopt the attached alarm response fee schedule. Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Dr. Afanasenko Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Afanasenko)
Award a contract to Activitas of Dedham, MA for design, permitting and bidding of the existing basketball courts at the Scituate High School in the amount of $97,120
Move to award a contract to Activitas of Dedham, MA for design, permitting and bidding of the existing basketball courts at the Scituate High School in the amount of $97,120.
From the minutes
“Move to award a contract to Activitas of Dedham, MA for design, permitting and bidding of the existing basketball courts at the Scituate High School in the amount of $97,120. Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Ms. Harrison Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Harrison)
Remove Article 11
Move to remove Article 11.
From the minutes
“Move to remove Article 11. Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Ms. Harrison Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Harrison)
Recommend Articles 1-11 of the 11/3/25 special town meeting warrant and authorize the Town Administrator to add any additional unpaid bills presented prior to posting of the warrant
Move to recommend Articles 1-11 of the 11/3/25 special town meeting warrant and authorize the Town Administrator to add any additional unpaid bills presented prior to posting of the warrant.
From the minutes
“Move to recommend Articles 1-11 of the 11/3/25 special town meeting warrant and authorize the Town Administrator to add any additional unpaid bills presented prior to posting of the warrant. Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Ms. Schlegel Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Schlegel)
Include the following articles in the consent agenda for the November 3, 2025 special town meeting unless removed from warrant as unnecessary prior to posting: 1 – Unpaid Prior Year Bills, 2 –...
Move to include the following articles in the consent agenda for the November 3, 2025 special town meeting unless removed from warrant as unnecessary prior to posting: 1 – Unpaid Prior Year Bills, 2 – FY26 Budget Reconciliations, 3 – Capital Plan (one project held over from 04/25 ATM), 4 – Transfers to Reserves, 6 – Maintenance, Improvement & Protection of Open Spaces - $35,000, 8 – Revolving Fund Limits – amend two FY26 limits, 9 – Amend General Bylaws Section 10420 Tax Title Property (state legislative change). 10 - Amend General Bylaws Section 30400 Animal Control Bylaw (state legislative change for Ollie's Law relevant to kennels) and 12 – Special Legislation – Print Free Digital Notices.
From the minutes
“Move to include the following articles in the consent agenda for the November 3, 2025 special town meeting unless removed from warrant as unnecessary prior to posting: 1 – Unpaid Prior Year Bills, 2 – FY26 Budget Reconciliations, 3 – Capital Plan (one project held over from 04/25 ATM), 4 – Transfers to Reserves, 6 – Maintenance, Improvement & Protection of Open Spaces - $35,000, 8 – Revolving Fund Limits – amend two FY26 limits, 9 – Amend General Bylaws Section 10420 Tax Title Property (state legislative change). 10 - Amend General Bylaws Section 30400 Animal Control Bylaw (state legislative change for Ollie's Law relevant to kennels) and 12 – Special Legislation – Print Free Digital Notices. Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Ms. Schlegel Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Schlegel)
Reaffirm the charge and background the background with the committee assemblage with the addition of qualifying one of the six citizen at large members as being a neighborhood member
Move to reaffirm the charge and background the background with the committee assemblage with the addition of qualifying one of the six citizen at large members as being a neighborhood member.
From the minutes
“Move to reaffirm the charge and background the background with the committee assemblage with the addition of qualifying one of the six citizen at large members as being a neighborhood member. Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Ms. Harrison Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Harrison)
Declare the attached listing of items as surplus for auction to the public
Move to declare the attached listing of items as surplus for auction to the public.
From the minutes
“Move to declare the attached listing of items as surplus for auction to the public. Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Ms. Harrison Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Harrison)
Appoint Sarah Lannon & David Stevens to the Recreation Commission for a term of three years or until a successor is named
Move to appoint Sarah Lannon & David Stevens to the Recreation Commission for a term of three years or until a successor is named. Move to appoint Janice Murphy to the Scituate Cultural Council for a term of three years or until a successor is named. Move to re-appoint John L. Sullivan to the Sister City Ireland, Cork County Committee for a term of two years or until a successor is named.
From the minutes
“Move to appoint Sarah Lannon & David Stevens to the Recreation Commission for a term of three years or until a successor is named. Move to appoint Janice Murphy to the Scituate Cultural Council for a term of three years or until a successor is named. Move to re-appoint John L. Sullivan to the Sister City Ireland, Cork County Committee for a term of two years or until a successor is named. Moved: Ms. Harrison Seconded: Dr. Afanasenko Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Harrison, second: Afanasenko)
Accept the Select Board minutes for September 9, 2025
Move to accept the Select Board minutes for September 9, 2025.
From the minutes
“Move to accept the Select Board minutes for September 9, 2025. Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Ms. Schlegel Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Schlegel)
Adjournment and Signing of Documents; adjourned at 8:57 pm
Adjournment and Signing of Documents; adjourned at 8:57 pm
From the minutes
“Adjournment and Signing of Documents; adjourned at 8:57 pm Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Dr. Afanasenko Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, 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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