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October 28, 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
“Dr. Afanasenko moved to accept the agenda, Mr. Gilmore seconded the motion; a vote was taken and was unanimously in favor. (5-0).” (Motion: Afanasenko, second: Gilmore)
Approve the Residential Factor, according to MGL Chapter 58, Section 1A
Move that the Select Board vote to approve the Residential Factor, according to MGL Chapter 58, Section 1A.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board vote to approve the Residential Factor, according to MGL Chapter 58, Section 1A. Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Dr. Afanasenko Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Afanasenko)
Approve the application for a Change of Manager to Megan Palencia for the Barker House by Wedgewood Weddings located at 21 Barker Rd, for a General On-Premise §15 Restaurant/All Alcoholic...
Move that the Select Board approve the application for a Change of Manager to Megan Palencia for the Barker House by Wedgewood Weddings located at 21 Barker Rd, for a General On-Premise §15 Restaurant/All Alcoholic Beverages License.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board approve the application for a Change of Manager to Megan Palencia for the Barker House by Wedgewood Weddings located at 21 Barker Rd, for a General On-Premise §15 Restaurant/All Alcoholic Beverages License. Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Ms. Harrison Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Harrison)
Approve the 2025 Town of Scituate Housing Production Plan prepared by consultant Karen Sunnarborg and forward it to the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities for their approval
Move to approve the 2025 Town of Scituate Housing Production Plan prepared by consultant Karen Sunnarborg and forward it to the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities for their approval.
From the minutes
“Move to approve the 2025 Town of Scituate Housing Production Plan prepared by consultant Karen Sunnarborg and forward it to the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities for their approval. Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Ms. Schlegel Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Schlegel)
Opt out of Scituate Community Choice Energy and award a contract to BP Energy for a 48- month term at $0.1292/kWh
Move to opt out of Scituate Community Choice Energy and award a contract to BP Energy for a 48- month term at $0.1292/kWh.
From the minutes
“Move to opt out of Scituate Community Choice Energy and award a contract to BP Energy for a 48- month term at $0.1292/kWh. Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Dr. Afanasenko Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Afanasenko)
Increase the rate from $100 to $150 for an urn burial and increase the rate from $100 to $300 for a full burial at Union Cemetery
Move to increase the rate from $100 to $150 for an urn burial and increase the rate from $100 to $300 for a full burial at Union Cemetery.
From the minutes
“Move to increase the rate from $100 to $150 for an urn burial and increase the rate from $100 to $300 for a full burial at Union Cemetery. Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Ms. Schlegel Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Schlegel)
Approves the following 20B employee for the Recreation Department and The School Department William Yonce
Move that the Select Board approves the following 20B employee for the Recreation Department and The School Department William Yonce.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board approves the following 20B employee for the Recreation Department and The School Department William Yonce. Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Dr. Afanasenko Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Afanasenko)
Accept the Select Board minutes for October 14, 2025
Move to accept the Select Board minutes for October 14, 2025.
From the minutes
“Move to accept the Select Board minutes for October 14, 2025. Moved: Ms. Harrison Seconded: Dr. Afanasenko Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Harrison, second: Afanasenko)
Adjournment and Signing of Documents; 9:46pm
Adjournment and Signing of Documents; 9:46pm
From the minutes
“Adjournment and Signing of Documents; 9:46pm 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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