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February 24, 2026
21 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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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
“gilmore moved to accept the agenda, Dr. Afanasenko seconded the motion; a vote was taken and was unanimously in favor. (5-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Afanasenko)
Approve a Special Event Permit to Ed Kelley for the St. Patrick's Day Parade originally scheduled for March 15, 2026 from 1:00 pm until 4:00 pm with set up beginning at 10:00 am and break down at...
Move to approve a Special Event Permit to Ed Kelley for the St. Patrick's Day Parade originally scheduled for March 15, 2026 from 1:00 pm until 4:00 pm with set up beginning at 10:00 am and break down at 4:00 pm, until Sunday, April 12, 2026, barring any other unforeseen circumstances, and pending final sign-off by Police, Fire, Senior Center and Board of Health and the Certificate of Liability Insurance.
From the minutes
“Move to approve a Special Event Permit to Ed Kelley for the St. Patrick's Day Parade originally scheduled for March 15, 2026 from 1:00 pm until 4:00 pm with set up beginning at 10:00 am and break down at 4:00 pm, until Sunday, April 12, 2026, barring any other unforeseen circumstances, and pending final sign-off by Police, Fire, Senior Center and Board of Health and the Certificate of Liability Insurance. Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Ms. Schlegel Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Schlegel)
Approve a new Annual General On-Premise §12 /All Alcoholic Beverages License for Scituate Split Rock Social, Inc. d/b/a Split Rock Beer Garden located at 358-360, Scituate, MA with no changes to...
Move to approve a new Annual General On-Premise §12 /All Alcoholic Beverages License for Scituate Split Rock Social, Inc. d/b/a Split Rock Beer Garden located at 358-360, Scituate, MA with no changes to the operating hours or square footage under Special Legislation #H4657. Further, 2. Move that the Select Board approve the application for a change of manager to Ryan Hilton on behalf of Scituate Split Rock Social, Inc. d/b/a Split Rock Beer Garden located at 358-360 Gannett Road, for the Annual General On-Premise §12 All Alcoholic Beverages License.
From the minutes
“Move to approve a new Annual General On-Premise §12 /All Alcoholic Beverages License for Scituate Split Rock Social, Inc. d/b/a Split Rock Beer Garden located at 358-360, Scituate, MA with no changes to the operating hours or square footage under Special Legislation #H4657. Further, 2. Move that the Select Board approve the application for a change of manager to Ryan Hilton on behalf of Scituate Split Rock Social, Inc. d/b/a Split Rock Beer Garden located at 358-360 Gannett Road, for the Annual General On-Premise §12 All Alcoholic Beverages License. Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Ms. Schlegel Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Schlegel)
Accept a $500 donation from Charles and Lynna Pollard for use by the Beautification Commission
Move that the Select Board accept a $500 donation from Charles and Lynna Pollard for use by the Beautification Commission
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board accept a $500 donation from Charles and Lynna Pollard for use by the Beautification Commission Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Dr. Afanasenko Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Afanasenko)
Award contract 26-PO-01M to Scituate Boat Works for the re-powering of Marine Unit 2 (MP-2) in the amount of $53,181.44
Move to award contract 26-PO-01M to Scituate Boat Works for the re-powering of Marine Unit 2 (MP-2) in the amount of $53,181.44
From the minutes
“Move to award contract 26-PO-01M to Scituate Boat Works for the re-powering of Marine Unit 2 (MP-2) in the amount of $53,181.44 Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Ms. Schlegel Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Schlegel)
Award contract 26-PP-01 to Liam Norton (Shorebird Conservation Program) for Coastal Nesting Shorebird Monitoring and Management Services for 2026 in the amount of $17,800
Move to award contract 26-PP-01 to Liam Norton (Shorebird Conservation Program) for Coastal Nesting Shorebird Monitoring and Management Services for 2026 in the amount of $17,800
From the minutes
“Move to award contract 26-PP-01 to Liam Norton (Shorebird Conservation Program) for Coastal Nesting Shorebird Monitoring and Management Services for 2026 in the amount of $17,800 Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Ms. Schlegel Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Schlegel)
Award contract 26-MSG-01 to FM Generator for Middle School Generator - $164,550
Move to award contract 26-MSG-01 to FM Generator for Middle School Generator - $164,550.
From the minutes
“Move to award contract 26-MSG-01 to FM Generator for Middle School Generator - $164,550. Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Ms. Harrison Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Harrison)
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...
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: Ms. Schlegel Seconded: Mr. Gilmore Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Schlegel, second: Gilmore)
Accept the Capital Planning Committee's recommendations for the FY27 capital plan and, further, Move to include $150,000 for DPW Engineering MS-4 on the FY27 capital plan for the April 13, 2026...
Move to accept the Capital Planning Committee's recommendations for the FY27 capital plan and, further, Move to include $150,000 for DPW Engineering MS-4 on the FY27 capital plan for the April 13, 2026 annual town meeting article and further, Move to include $85,000 for replacement of the 1986 Fire Department pick-up truck.
From the minutes
“Move to accept the Capital Planning Committee's recommendations for the FY27 capital plan and, further, Move to include $150,000 for DPW Engineering MS-4 on the FY27 capital plan for the April 13, 2026 annual town meeting article and further, Move to include $85,000 for replacement of the 1986 Fire Department pick-up truck. Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Ms. Schlegel Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Schlegel)
Recommend Articles 1-4 of the 04/13/2026 special town meeting warrant and authorize the Town Administrator to add any additional unpaid bills presented prior to posting of the warrant or...
Move to recommend Articles 1-4 of the 04/13/2026 special town meeting warrant and authorize the Town Administrator to add any additional unpaid bills presented prior to posting of the warrant or adjustments to the snow and ice deficit amount.
From the minutes
“Move to recommend Articles 1-4 of the 04/13/2026 special town meeting warrant and authorize the Town Administrator to add any additional unpaid bills presented prior to posting of the warrant or adjustments to the snow and ice deficit amount. Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Dr. Afanasenko Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Afanasenko)
Recommend Articles 1-5 of the 04/13/2026 special town meeting warrant and authorize the Town Administrator to add any additional unpaid bills presented prior to post
Move to recommend Articles 1-5 of the 04/13/2026 special town meeting warrant and authorize the Town Administrator to add any additional unpaid bills presented prior to post
From the minutes
“Move to recommend Articles 1-5 of the 04/13/2026 special town meeting warrant and authorize the Town Administrator to add any additional unpaid bills presented prior to post Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Ms. Harrison Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Harrison)
Adopt a policy disallowing any employee that retires after July 1, 2026 from enrolling in the town's health insurance if not enrolled at time of retirement
Move to adopt a policy disallowing any employee that retires after July 1, 2026 from enrolling in the town's health insurance if not enrolled at time of retirement. This policy would not affect any retiree with a retirement date before July 1, 2026
From the minutes
“Move to adopt a policy disallowing any employee that retires after July 1, 2026 from enrolling in the town's health insurance if not enrolled at time of retirement. This policy would not affect any retiree with a retirement date before July 1, 2026 Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Ms. Schlegel Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Schlegel)
Approve use of $200,000 from the Wind Turbine Revolving Fund and $200,000 from the Solar Array Revolving Fund in support of the Engineering Department FY27 budget line for Roads & Seawalls as a...
Move to approve use of $200,000 from the Wind Turbine Revolving Fund and $200,000 from the Solar Array Revolving Fund in support of the Engineering Department FY27 budget line for Roads & Seawalls as a balance of $1,262,915.
From the minutes
“Move to approve use of $200,000 from the Wind Turbine Revolving Fund and $200,000 from the Solar Array Revolving Fund in support of the Engineering Department FY27 budget line for Roads & Seawalls as a balance of $1,262,915. Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Dr. Afanasenko Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Afanasenko)
Incorporate the changes voted by the Financial Forecast Committee at their February 13, 2026 meeting and the debt service increases due to the December 2025 and February 2026 bond issuances in the...
Move to incorporate the changes voted by the Financial Forecast Committee at their February 13, 2026 meeting and the debt service increases due to the December 2025 and February 2026 bond issuances in the proposed FY27 general fund operating budget.
From the minutes
“Move to incorporate the changes voted by the Financial Forecast Committee at their February 13, 2026 meeting and the debt service increases due to the December 2025 and February 2026 bond issuances in the proposed FY27 general fund operating budget. Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Ms. Schlegel Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Schlegel)
Include the following 22 articles in the consent agenda for the April 13, 2026 annual town meeting, Article numbers 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 25, 28, 29, 30, 32, 33, 34, 35 and 36
Move to include the following 22 articles in the consent agenda for the April 13, 2026 annual town meeting, Article numbers 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 25, 28, 29, 30, 32, 33, 34, 35 and 36.
From the minutes
“Move to include the following 22 articles in the consent agenda for the April 13, 2026 annual town meeting, Article numbers 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 25, 28, 29, 30, 32, 33, 34, 35 and 36. Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Ms. Schlegel Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Schlegel)
Declare the Town-owned caretaker's cottage on the Mordecai Lincoln property, located at 62 Mordecai Lincoln Road, (Parcel 5A-1-3), available for disposition by lease pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30B,...
Move to declare the Town-owned caretaker's cottage on the Mordecai Lincoln property, located at 62 Mordecai Lincoln Road, (Parcel 5A-1-3), available for disposition by lease pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30B, §16, subject to reuse restrictions to preserve historic characteristics of the building and requiring the lessee to provide on-site caretaker services for the Mordecai Lincoln property, and to authorize the Town Administrator to obtain a valuation, issue and advertise an RFP, receive and evaluate proposals, and to negotiate and present a lease to the Select Board for approval and execution, all in accordance with applicable law.
From the minutes
“Move to declare the Town-owned caretaker's cottage on the Mordecai Lincoln property, located at 62 Mordecai Lincoln Road, (Parcel 5A-1-3), available for disposition by lease pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30B, §16, subject to reuse restrictions to preserve historic characteristics of the building and requiring the lessee to provide on-site caretaker services for the Mordecai Lincoln property, and to authorize the Town Administrator to obtain a valuation, issue and advertise an RFP, receive and evaluate proposals, and to negotiate and present a lease to the Select Board for approval and execution, all in accordance with applicable law. Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Dr. Afanasenko Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Afanasenko)
Issue the RFP for a Caretaker/Tenant of Mordecai Lincoln Cottage
Move to issue the RFP for a Caretaker/Tenant of Mordecai Lincoln Cottage.
From the minutes
“Move to issue the RFP for a Caretaker/Tenant of Mordecai Lincoln Cottage. Moved: Ms. Harrison Seconded: Mr. Gilmore Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Harrison, second: Gilmore)
(no motion text in the minutes) Agenda item: Disclosure for Municipal Employee 20B, Kelly Ridley, Brian Robinson
(no motion text in the minutes) Agenda item: Disclosure for Municipal Employee 20B, Kelly Ridley, Brian Robinson
The minutes give the agenda item and the vote but no motion text.
From the minutes
“NEW BUSINESS 1. Disclosure for Municipal Employee 20B, Kelly Ridley, Brian Robinson Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Ms. Schlegel Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Schlegel)
Appoint James Mellon as Registrar to fill a vacancy on the Board of Registrars of Voters
Move to appoint James Mellon as Registrar to fill a vacancy on the Board of Registrars of Voters. This term expires in 2027.
From the minutes
“Move to appoint James Mellon as Registrar to fill a vacancy on the Board of Registrars of Voters. This term expires in 2027. Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Dr. Afanasenko Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Afanasenko)
Accept the Select Board minutes for February 3, 2026
Move to accept the Select Board minutes for February 3, 2026
From the minutes
“Move to accept the Select Board minutes for February 3, 2026 Moved: Ms. Harrison Seconded: Dr. Afanasenko Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Harrison, second: Afanasenko)
Adjournment and Signing of Documents; 8:14pm
Adjournment and Signing of Documents; 8:14pm
From the minutes
“Adjournment and Signing of Documents; 8:14pm Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Ms. Schlegel Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Schlegel)
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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