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December 16, 2025
7 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, Ms. Schlegel seconded the motion; a vote was taken and was unanimously in favor. (5-0).” (Motion: Harrison, second: Schlegel)
Award a contract to Commonwealth Waste Transportation, LLC for the transportation of municipal solid waste at a rate of $34.00 per ton
Move to award a contract to Commonwealth Waste Transportation, LLC for the transportation of municipal solid waste at a rate of $34.00 per ton. If mutually agreed upon the contract may be extended for up to 2 additional years.
From the minutes
“Move to award a contract to Commonwealth Waste Transportation, LLC for the transportation of municipal solid waste at a rate of $34.00 per ton. If mutually agreed upon the contract may be extended for up to 2 additional years. Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Ms. Harrison Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Harrison)
Close the warrants for the annual and special town meetings on April 13, 2026
Move that the Select Board close the warrants for the annual and special town meetings on April 13, 2026.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board close the warrants for the annual and special town meetings on April 13, 2026. Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Dr. Afanasenko Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Afanasenko)
Approve renewal of Drain Layers Licenses for Mankewich Contracting Inc. & P.F. Spencer
Move to approve renewal of Drain Layers Licenses for Mankewich Contracting Inc. & P.F. Spencer.
From the minutes
“Move to approve renewal of Drain Layers Licenses for Mankewich Contracting Inc. & P.F. Spencer. Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Ms. Schlegel Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Schlegel)
Approve the following language as the Beautification Commission Mission Statement: It is the Mission of the Scituate Beautification Commission to enhance the beauty of the Town through planting...
Move that the Select Board approve the following language as the Beautification Commission Mission Statement: It is the Mission of the Scituate Beautification Commission to enhance the beauty of the Town through planting and maintaining selected public spaces and by educating and supporting the protection and restoration of our natural world.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board approve the following language as the Beautification Commission Mission Statement: It is the Mission of the Scituate Beautification Commission to enhance the beauty of the Town through planting and maintaining selected public spaces and by educating and supporting the protection and restoration of our natural world. Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Dr. Afanasenko Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Afanasenko)
Accept the Select Board minutes for December 2, 2025
Move to accept the Select Board minutes for December 2, 2025
From the minutes
“Move to accept the Select Board minutes for December 2, 2025 Moved: Ms. Schlegel Seconded: Ms. Harrison Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Schlegel, second: Harrison)
Move into executive session pursuant to purpose 3 of the Open Meeting Law to consider litigation strategy with respect to Town of Scituate v
Move that the Select Board move into executive session pursuant to purpose 3 of the Open Meeting Law to consider litigation strategy with respect to Town of Scituate v. Willis & others, Plymouth County Superior Court No. 2483cv00800 – litigation concerning 23 Sunset Road and that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the Town's litigation position. The Board will not reconvene in open session.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board move into executive session pursuant to purpose 3 of the Open Meeting Law to consider litigation strategy with respect to Town of Scituate v. Willis & others, Plymouth County Superior Court No. 2483cv00800 – litigation concerning 23 Sunset Road and that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the Town's litigation position. The Board will not reconvene in open session. Moved: Mr. Goodrich Seconded: Ms. Harrison Unanimous (5-0) Mr. Goodrich – yes Ms. Harrison – yes Mr. Gilmore – yes Dr. Afanasenko – yes Ms. Schlegel – yes.” (Motion: Goodrich, second: Harrison)
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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