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Start my ballot →Present: Andrew W. Goodrich, Susan J. Harrison, James M. Gilmore, Freya Schlegel, Nico Afanasenko
Absent: None
Accept the agenda
To accept the agenda
“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)
Approve the following increases in license fees: On Premise §12 Restaurant/ All Alcohol license increase to $2,000 Renewal & $2,200 New On Premise §12 Restaurant/ Wine & Malt license increase to...
Move to approve the following increases in license fees: On Premise §12 Restaurant/ All Alcohol license increase to $2,000 Renewal & $2,200 New On Premise §12 Restaurant/ Wine & Malt license increase to $1,200 Renew & $1,400 New On Premise §12 Club/ All Alcohol license increase to $1,200 On Premise §12 Club/ VFW/ All Alcohol license increase to $600 Off Premise §15 Retail Package Goods/ All Alcohol license increase to $2,000 Off Premise §15 Retail Package Goods/ Wine & Malt license increase to $1,200 Farmer Brewery/ Farmer Series Pouring/ Malt License to $1,000 Seasonal On Premise §12 All Alcohol License to $1,500 Renewal & $1,700 New Seasonal On Premise §12 Wine & Malt License to $1,000 Renewal & $1,200 New First change in Liquor License in calendar year increase to $100 Second change in Liquor License in calendar year increase to $200 Third change in Liquor License in calendar year increase to $300 Common Victualler license increase to $60 Innholder, Lodging House, Bed & Breakfast license increase to $300 Movie Theater License $100 Bowling License $75 Class I, II, III license increase to $125 Annual Entertainment license increase to $100 Hawker Peddler license increase to $150 Limo/Taxi license increase to $25/car 2. Move to remove the Cordials & Liqueurs fee associated with Wine & Malt Licenses
“Move to approve the following increases in license fees: On Premise §12 Restaurant/ All Alcohol license increase to $2,000 Renewal & $2,200 New On Premise §12 Restaurant/ Wine & Malt license increase to $1,200 Renew & $1,400 New On Premise §12 Club/ All Alcohol license increase to $1,200 On Premise §12 Club/ VFW/ All Alcohol license increase to $600 Off Premise §15 Retail Package Goods/ All Alcohol license increase to $2,000 Off Premise §15 Retail Package Goods/ Wine & Malt license increase to $1,200 Farmer Brewery/ Farmer Series Pouring/ Malt License to $1,000 Seasonal On Premise §12 All Alcohol License to $1,500 Renewal & $1,700 New Seasonal On Premise §12 Wine & Malt License to $1,000 Renewal & $1,200 New First change in Liquor License in calendar year increase to $100 Second change in Liquor License in calendar year increase to $200 Third change in Liquor License in calendar year increase to $300 Common Victualler license increase to $60 Innholder, Lodging House, Bed & Breakfast license increase to $300 Movie Theater License $100 Bowling License $75 Class I, II, III license increase to $125 Annual Entertainment license increase to $100 Hawker Peddler license increase to $150 Limo/Taxi license increase to $25/car 2. Move to remove the Cordials & Liqueurs fee associated with Wine & Malt Licenses Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Ms. Harrison Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Harrison)
Approve the license agreements for 70 Egypt Ave and 77 Seaside Road for connection to Town sewer line
Move to approve the license agreements for 70 Egypt Ave and 77 Seaside Road for connection to Town sewer line.
“Move to approve the license agreements for 70 Egypt Ave and 77 Seaside Road for connection to Town sewer line. Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Dr. Afanasenko Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Afanasenko)
Implement the following Mooring, Slip, Waterways User Maintenance Fees and Transient fees for the next five years: Moorings: Increase the mooring fees for FY26 by $1 per foot to $9 per foot...
Move that the Select Board implement the following Mooring, Slip, Waterways User Maintenance Fees and Transient fees for the next five years: Moorings: Increase the mooring fees for FY26 by $1 per foot to $9 per foot Increase the mooring fees for FY28 by $1 per foot to $10 per foot and Increase the mooring fees for FY30 by $1 per foot to $11 per foot. Slips: Increase slip fees at Town-operated slips at both Cole Parkway and Scituate Marine Park for FY27 o For Scituate Residents by ~8% to $ 131 per foot and o For Scituate Non-Residents by ~10% to $ 187 per foot. Increase slip fees at Town-operated slips at both Cole Parkway and Scituate Marine Park for FY29 o For Scituate Residents by ~8% to $141 and o Scituate Non-Residents by ~10% to $206 per foot Increase slip fees at Town-operated slips at both Cole Parkway and Scituate Marine Park for FY o For Scituate Residents by ~8% to $152 per foot and o For Scituate Non-Residents by ~10% to $227 per foot Premium Slips: For FY 26 increase slip fees by $10 per foot for premium slips at both Cole Parkway and Scituate Marine Park. The following slips are designated as premium slips: o For Cole Parkway premium slips include slips143 thru 170 o For Scituate Marine Park premium slips include the following slips: A018 thru A021; B018 thru B020 and B034; and C018, C019, C036 and C037 For FY 27 increase slip fees by $10 per foot for premium slips at both Cole Parkway and Scituate Marine Park. The following slips are designated as premium slips
“Move that the Select Board implement the following Mooring, Slip, Waterways User Maintenance Fees and Transient fees for the next five years: Moorings: Increase the mooring fees for FY26 by $1 per foot to $9 per foot Increase the mooring fees for FY28 by $1 per foot to $10 per foot and Increase the mooring fees for FY30 by $1 per foot to $11 per foot. Slips: Increase slip fees at Town-operated slips at both Cole Parkway and Scituate Marine Park for FY27 o For Scituate Residents by ~8% to $ 131 per foot and o For Scituate Non-Residents by ~10% to $ 187 per foot. Increase slip fees at Town-operated slips at both Cole Parkway and Scituate Marine Park for FY29 o For Scituate Residents by ~8% to $141 and o Scituate Non-Residents by ~10% to $206 per foot Increase slip fees at Town-operated slips at both Cole Parkway and Scituate Marine Park for FY o For Scituate Residents by ~8% to $152 per foot and o For Scituate Non-Residents by ~10% to $227 per foot Premium Slips: For FY 26 increase slip fees by $10 per foot for premium slips at both Cole Parkway and Scituate Marine Park. The following slips are designated as premium slips: o For Cole Parkway premium slips include slips143 thru 170 o For Scituate Marine Park premium slips include the following slips: A018 thru A021; B018 thru B020 and B034; and C018, C019, C036 and C037 For FY 27 increase slip fees by $10 per foot for premium slips at both Cole Parkway and Scituate Marine Park. The following slips are designated as premium slips o For Cole Parkway premium slips include slips 143 thru 170 o For Scituate Marine Park premium slips include the following slips: A018 thru A021; B018 thru B020 and B034; and C018, C019, C036 and C037 Waterway User Maintenance Fee: Increase by $25 per vessel to $150 for all vessels in FY26 (current rate is $125 per vessel) Increase by $25 per vessel to $175 in FY28 and Increase by $25 per vessel to $200 in FY30 Commercial Transient Vessels: Increase the fee for Commercial transient vessels on the Town Pier from $50 per night to $100 per night effective FY26. Transient: Increase the rate at town marinas from $3 per foot per night to $4 per foot per night effective FY26. Moved: Dr. Afanasenko Seconded: Ms. Harrison Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Afanasenko, second: Harrison)
Award a contract to T L Edwards, Inc. for Roadway Management at Unit Prices for One Year with Two One-Year Extension Options and, Further; Move to award a contract to W L French Excavating Corp...
Move to award a contract to T L Edwards, Inc. for Roadway Management at Unit Prices for One Year with Two One-Year Extension Options and, Further; Move to award a contract to W L French Excavating Corp for Debris Disposal at Unit Prices for One Year with Two One-Year Extension Options.
“Move to award a contract to T L Edwards, Inc. for Roadway Management at Unit Prices for One Year with Two One-Year Extension Options and, Further; Move to award a contract to W L French Excavating Corp for Debris Disposal at Unit Prices for One Year with Two One-Year Extension Options. Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Ms. Harrison Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Harrison)
Approve renewal of Drain Layers Licenses for C.C. Construction, Riccio Excavation Co. & Joseph F. Kehoe Contracting
Move to approve renewal of Drain Layers Licenses for C.C. Construction, Riccio Excavation Co. & Joseph F. Kehoe Contracting.
“Move to approve renewal of Drain Layers Licenses for C.C. Construction, Riccio Excavation Co. & Joseph F. Kehoe Contracting. Moved: Ms. Gilmore Seconded: Ms. Harrison Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Harrison)
Accept the Select Board minutes for December 9, 2025 and December 16, 2025 and move to approve and NOT Release Executive Session meeting minutes from December 16, 2025
Move to accept the Select Board minutes for December 9, 2025 and December 16, 2025 and move to approve and NOT Release Executive Session meeting minutes from December 16, 2025.
“Move to accept the Select Board minutes for December 9, 2025 and December 16, 2025 and move to approve and NOT Release Executive Session meeting minutes from December 16, 2025. Moved: Ms. Schlegel Seconded: Mr. Gilmore Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Schlegel, second: Gilmore)
Appoint Matthew Goehlert, Laura Joyce, Matt Mauro, Caroline Meehan, Liam J. Slein and Kathleen E. Ustas to the Cushing School Site/Land Reuse Committee for the duration of the project or until a...
Move to appoint Matthew Goehlert, Laura Joyce, Matt Mauro, Caroline Meehan, Liam J. Slein and Kathleen E. Ustas to the Cushing School Site/Land Reuse Committee for the duration of the project or until a successor is named. 2. Move to appoint Elizabeth Howie to the Cushing School Site/Land Reuse Committee as a representative from the Affordable Housing Trust for the duration of the project or until a successor is named. 3. Move to appoint Heather Marshall to the Cushing School Site/Land Reuse Committee as a representative from the Food Pantry for the duration of the project or until a successor is named. 4. Move to appoint Nick Lombardo to the Cushing School Site/Land Reuse Committee as a representative from the Recreation Department for the duration of the project or until a successor is named.
“Move to appoint Matthew Goehlert, Laura Joyce, Matt Mauro, Caroline Meehan, Liam J. Slein and Kathleen E. Ustas to the Cushing School Site/Land Reuse Committee for the duration of the project or until a successor is named. 2. Move to appoint Elizabeth Howie to the Cushing School Site/Land Reuse Committee as a representative from the Affordable Housing Trust for the duration of the project or until a successor is named. 3. Move to appoint Heather Marshall to the Cushing School Site/Land Reuse Committee as a representative from the Food Pantry for the duration of the project or until a successor is named. 4. Move to appoint Nick Lombardo to the Cushing School Site/Land Reuse Committee as a representative from the Recreation Department for the duration of the project or until a successor is named. Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Ms. Schlegel Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Schlegel)
Adjournment and Signing of Documents; 9:44
Adjournment and Signing of Documents; 9:44
“Adjournment and Signing of Documents; 9:44 Moved: Ms. Schlegel Seconded: Mr. Gilmore Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Schlegel, 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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