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October 14, 2025
13 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
During the meeting:
- Andrew W. Goodrich arrived late (6:41 p.m.).
Every vote, in order
Accept the agenda
To accept the agenda
Andrew W. Goodrich had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“Ms. Schlegel moved to accept the agenda, Dr. Afanasenko seconded the motion; a vote was taken and was unanimously in favor. (4-0).” (Motion: Schlegel, second: Afanasenko)
Change the date of the 2026 Annual Town Election to June 6, 2026
Move to change the date of the 2026 Annual Town Election to June 6, 2026.
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 change the date of the 2026 Annual Town Election to June 6, 2026. Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Dr. Afanasenko Unanimous (4-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Afanasenko)
Accept the donation of $50.00 and future memorial donations for the Veterans Advisory Council gift fund for the benefit of veterans of the Town of Scituate
Move that the Select Board accept the donation of $50.00 and future memorial donations 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 donation of $50.00 and future memorial donations for the Veterans Advisory Council gift fund for the benefit of veterans of the Town of Scituate. Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Ms. Harrison Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Harrison)
Approve the recommended changes made by the Director of Veterans Services to the Cudworth Cemetery Policy
Move that the Select Board vote to approve the recommended changes made by the Director of Veterans Services to the Cudworth Cemetery Policy. Parent of a veteran may be interred in Cudworth Cemetery if the veteran had no other family Veterans Service Officer provides recommendations for "extenuating circumstance" scenarios to the Select Board when rendering decisions for veterans. Increase the administration fee for vault burials from $100 to $300 and for cremains from $100 to $150 to cover the cost incurred by Public Grounds.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board vote to approve the recommended changes made by the Director of Veterans Services to the Cudworth Cemetery Policy. Parent of a veteran may be interred in Cudworth Cemetery if the veteran had no other family Veterans Service Officer provides recommendations for "extenuating circumstance" scenarios to the Select Board when rendering decisions for veterans. Increase the administration fee for vault burials from $100 to $300 and for cremains from $100 to $150 to cover the cost incurred by Public Grounds. Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Ms. Schlegel Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Schlegel)
Set the 2025-2026 snow plowing and sanding rates pursuant to the attached rate listing
Move to set the 2025-2026 snow plowing and sanding rates pursuant to the attached rate listing.
From the minutes
“Move to set the 2025-2026 snow plowing and sanding rates pursuant to the attached rate listing. Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Dr. Afanasenko Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Afanasenko)
Approve the Scituate Fire Department Fee Schedule as proposed at the October 14, 2025 Select Board Meeting
Move to Approve the Scituate Fire Department Fee Schedule as proposed at the October 14, 2025 Select Board Meeting.
From the minutes
“Move to Approve the Scituate Fire Department Fee Schedule as proposed at the October 14, 2025 Select Board Meeting. Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Ms. Harrison Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Harrison)
Selectboard award the change order to National Water Main of Canton, MA for $97,393.40
Move that the Selectboard award the change order to National Water Main of Canton, MA for $97,393.40
From the minutes
“Move that the Selectboard award the change order to National Water Main of Canton, MA for $97,393.40 Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Dr. Afanasenko Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Afanasenko)
Award the contract to purchase Road Salt from Morton Salt Company for $65.73 per ton
Move that the Select Board award the contract to purchase Road Salt from Morton Salt Company for $65.73 per ton.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board award the contract to purchase Road Salt from Morton Salt Company for $65.73 per ton. Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Ms. Harrison Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Harrison)
Award a contract to Cederholm Electrical Contractors, Inc. for On-Call Electrical Services for Town and School Buildings at Hourly Rates for One Year with Two One-Year Extension Options
Move to award a contract to Cederholm Electrical Contractors, Inc. for On-Call Electrical Services for Town and School Buildings at Hourly Rates for One Year with Two One-Year Extension Options.
From the minutes
“Move to award a contract to Cederholm Electrical Contractors, Inc. for On-Call Electrical Services for Town and School Buildings at Hourly Rates for One Year with Two One-Year Extension Options. Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Ms. Schlegel Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Schlegel)
Award a contract to CBIZ CPAs for Independent Audit Services for FY26 – FY28 in the amount of $231,000.00
Move to award a contract to CBIZ CPAs for Independent Audit Services for FY26 – FY28 in the amount of $231,000.00.
From the minutes
“Move to award a contract to CBIZ CPAs for Independent Audit Services for FY26 – FY28 in the amount of $231,000.00. Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Ms. Harrison Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Harrison)
Approve a Drain Layers License to J Derenzo Co
Move to approve a Drain Layers License to J Derenzo Co.
From the minutes
“Move to approve a Drain Layers License to J Derenzo Co. Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Dr. Afanasenko Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Afanasenko)
Accept the Select Board minutes for September 23, 2025
Move to accept the Select Board minutes for September 23, 2025.
From the minutes
“Move to accept the Select Board minutes for September 23, 2025. Moved: Ms. Harrison Seconded: Mr. Gilmore Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Harrison, second: Gilmore)
Adjournment and Signing of Documents; adjourned at 8:48pm
Adjournment and Signing of Documents; adjourned at 8:48pm.
From the minutes
“Adjournment and Signing of Documents; adjourned at 8:48pm. Moved: Ms. Harrison Seconded: Mr. Gilmore Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Harrison, 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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