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January 20, 2026
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, Mr. Gilmore seconded the motion; a vote was taken and was unanimously in favor. (5-0).” (Motion: Harrison, second: Gilmore)
"Planning Board Alternate to Fill a Vacancy" position be placed on the 2026 Annual Town Election ballot
Move that the "Planning Board Alternate to Fill a Vacancy" position be placed on the 2026 Annual Town Election ballot.
From the minutes
“Move that the "Planning Board Alternate to Fill a Vacancy" position be placed on the 2026 Annual Town Election ballot. Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Ms. Schlegel Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Schlegel)
Accept a $200 donation from Michael & Susan Walsh to be used for the benefit of the Scituate Fire Department
Move to accept a $200 donation from Michael & Susan Walsh to be used for the benefit of the Scituate Fire Department.
From the minutes
“Move to accept a $200 donation from Michael & Susan Walsh to be used for the benefit of the Scituate Fire Department. Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Dr. Afanasenko Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Afanasenko)
Approve a new Annual On Premise §12 Restaurant/ All Alcoholic Beverages License for KDR Foods LLC dba The Salt Marsh Winery located at 17 New Driftway, Scituate, MA with no changes to the...
Move to approve a new Annual On Premise §12 Restaurant/ All Alcoholic Beverages License for KDR Foods LLC dba The Salt Marsh Winery located at 17 New Driftway, Scituate, MA with no changes to the operating hours or square footage under Special Legislation #H4657.
From the minutes
“Move to approve a new Annual On Premise §12 Restaurant/ All Alcoholic Beverages License for KDR Foods LLC dba The Salt Marsh Winery located at 17 New Driftway, Scituate, MA with no changes to the operating hours or square footage under Special Legislation #H4657. Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Ms. Schlegel Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Schlegel)
Approve the application for a change of manager to Nicholas Leeping on behalf of Legacy Management and Investment Group LLC d/b/a Mill Wharf located at 23 Mill Wharf Plaza, for the On Premise §12...
Move that the Select Board approve the application for a change of manager to Nicholas Leeping on behalf of Legacy Management and Investment Group LLC d/b/a Mill Wharf located at 23 Mill Wharf Plaza, for the On Premise §12 Restaurant/All Alcoholic Beverages License.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board approve the application for a change of manager to Nicholas Leeping on behalf of Legacy Management and Investment Group LLC d/b/a Mill Wharf located at 23 Mill Wharf Plaza, for the On Premise §12 Restaurant/All Alcoholic Beverages License. Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Ms. Schlegel Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Schlegel)
Award the change order to Celco Construction Corp, of Pembroke MA for $379,066.00
Move that the Select Board award the change order to Celco Construction Corp, of Pembroke MA for $379,066.00
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board award the change order to Celco Construction Corp, of Pembroke MA for $379,066.00 Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Dr. Afanasenko Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Afanasenko)
Selectboard award the change order to ACK Marine for an amount not to exceed $450,000.00 for additional helical piles
Move that the Selectboard award the change order to ACK Marine for an amount not to exceed $450,000.00 for additional helical piles.
From the minutes
“Move that the Selectboard award the change order to ACK Marine for an amount not to exceed $450,000.00 for additional helical piles. Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Dr. Afanasenko Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Afanasenko)
Place an article on the fall special town meeting to be scheduled at a future meeting in September 2026 and remove it from the April 2026 town meeting
Move to place an article on the fall special town meeting to be scheduled at a future meeting in September 2026 and remove it from the April 2026 town meeting.
From the minutes
“Move to place an article on the fall special town meeting to be scheduled at a future meeting in September 2026 and remove it from the April 2026 town meeting. Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Ms. Schlegel Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Schlegel)
Sell Scituate transfer station stickers to Norwell residents for the cost of $300 not to exceed 150 stickers in total for calendar year 2026
Move to sell Scituate transfer station stickers to Norwell residents for the cost of $300 not to exceed 150 stickers in total for calendar year 2026. Non-resident (Norwell) stickers are restricted to one to each Norwell Street address and have the same disposal rights as resident stickers.
From the minutes
“Move to sell Scituate transfer station stickers to Norwell residents for the cost of $300 not to exceed 150 stickers in total for calendar year 2026. Non-resident (Norwell) stickers are restricted to one to each Norwell Street address and have the same disposal rights as resident stickers. Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Ms. Schlegel Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Schlegel)
Direct the Town Administrator to work with the Facilities Director to address the safety issues at the Cole Parkway gazebo including demolition and notification of the family
Move to direct the Town Administrator to work with the Facilities Director to address the safety issues at the Cole Parkway gazebo including demolition and notification of the family.
From the minutes
“Move to direct the Town Administrator to work with the Facilities Director to address the safety issues at the Cole Parkway gazebo including demolition and notification of the family. Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Dr. Afanasenko Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Afanasenko)
Reappoint Scott Snider to the South Shore Community Action Council as the Town of Scituate Representative for a term of three years or until a successor is named; and upon completion of the...
Move to reappoint Scott Snider to the South Shore Community Action Council as the Town of Scituate Representative for a term of three years or until a successor is named; and upon completion of the conflict-of-interest law online training program within 30 days
From the minutes
“Move to reappoint Scott Snider to the South Shore Community Action Council as the Town of Scituate Representative for a term of three years or until a successor is named; and upon completion of the conflict-of-interest law online training program within 30 days Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Ms. Harrison Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Harrison)
Approve the 2026 seasonal population estimate for the ABCC. As of July 10, 2026, our resident population estimate is 28,500
Move to approve the 2026 seasonal population estimate for the ABCC. As of July 10, 2026, our resident population estimate is 28,500.
From the minutes
“Move to approve the 2026 seasonal population estimate for the ABCC. As of July 10, 2026, our resident population estimate is 28,500. Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Ms. Harrison Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Harrison)
Accept the Select Board minutes for January 6, 2026
Move to accept the Select Board minutes for January 6, 2026
From the minutes
“Move to accept the Select Board minutes for January 6, 2026 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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