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April 7, 2026
13 recorded votes, 1 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. Schlegel moved to accept the agenda, Dr. Afanasenko seconded the motion; a vote was taken and was unanimously in favor. (5-0).” (Motion: Schlegel, second: Afanasenko)
Accept a $19,700 donation from Kitchen Spaces & Interiors, LLC for materials and installation of a kitchen at the Mordecai Lincoln Caretakers Cottage
Move that the Select Board accept a $19,700 donation from Kitchen Spaces & Interiors, LLC for materials and installation of a kitchen at the Mordecai Lincoln Caretakers Cottage.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board accept a $19,700 donation from Kitchen Spaces & Interiors, LLC for materials and installation of a kitchen at the Mordecai Lincoln Caretakers Cottage. Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Dr. Afanasenko Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Afanasenko)
(approve / not approve) the Special Event, Get to Greenbush on Saturday, May 2, 2026 from 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Move to (approve / not approve) the Special Event, Get to Greenbush on Saturday, May 2, 2026 from 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
From the minutes
“Move to (approve / not approve) the Special Event, Get to Greenbush on Saturday, May 2, 2026 from 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM. Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Ms. Schlegel Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Schlegel)
(approve / not approve) the Special Event, Spring Awakening at The Root on Saturday, May 2, 2026 from 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Move to (approve / not approve) the Special Event, Spring Awakening at The Root on Saturday, May 2, 2026 from 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
From the minutes
“Move to (approve / not approve) the Special Event, Spring Awakening at The Root on Saturday, May 2, 2026 from 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM. Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Dr. Afanasenko Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Afanasenko)
Approve a new Common Victualler License for Get Steamed Inc. d/b/a Nonna Bella's Italian Catering with hours of operation: Sunday – Saturday 11:00am – 4:00pm pending Board of Health approval
Move to approve a new Common Victualler License for Get Steamed Inc. d/b/a Nonna Bella's Italian Catering with hours of operation: Sunday – Saturday 11:00am – 4:00pm pending Board of Health approval.
From the minutes
“Move to approve a new Common Victualler License for Get Steamed Inc. d/b/a Nonna Bella's Italian Catering with hours of operation: Sunday – Saturday 11:00am – 4:00pm pending Board of Health approval. Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Ms. Schlegel Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Schlegel)
Approve a new Common Victualler License for AZA Coffee Corner, LLC d/b/a Coffee Corner
Move to approve a new Common Victualler License for AZA Coffee Corner, LLC d/b/a Coffee Corner.
From the minutes
“Move to approve a new Common Victualler License for AZA Coffee Corner, LLC d/b/a Coffee Corner. Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Ms. Schlegel Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Schlegel)
Delay further discussion on traffic regulation updates until after town meeting
Move to delay further discussion on traffic regulation updates until after town meeting.
From the minutes
“Move to delay further discussion on traffic regulation updates until after town meeting. Moved: Ms. Schlegel Seconded: Mr. Gilmore Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Schlegel, second: Gilmore)
Approve the recommended abatements for all outstanding ambulance charges from FY 2022 totaling $131,248.26. and fiscal year 2023 totaling $105,722.76
Move to approve the recommended abatements for all outstanding ambulance charges from FY 2022 totaling $131,248.26. and fiscal year 2023 totaling $105,722.76.
From the minutes
“Move to approve the recommended abatements for all outstanding ambulance charges from FY 2022 totaling $131,248.26. and fiscal year 2023 totaling $105,722.76. Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Dr. Afanasenko Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Afanasenko)
Renew the Common Victualler License for Pink Lemon, LLC d/b/a Quench Juicery
Move to renew the Common Victualler License for Pink Lemon, LLC d/b/a Quench Juicery.
From the minutes
“Move to renew the Common Victualler License for Pink Lemon, LLC d/b/a Quench Juicery. Moved: Mr. Goodrich Seconded: Mr. Gilmore Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Goodrich, second: Gilmore)
Renew the Hawker & Peddler License for Atocha Kitchen Co. d/b/a The Dinghy for the 2026 season pending Fire and Board of Health approval And further, Move the Select Board vote to renew the Hawker...
Move the Select Board vote to renew the Hawker & Peddler License for Atocha Kitchen Co. d/b/a The Dinghy for the 2026 season pending Fire and Board of Health approval And further, Move the Select Board vote to renew the Hawker & Peddler License for Island Dawgs for the 2026 season pending Fire and Board of Health approval.
From the minutes
“Move the Select Board vote to renew the Hawker & Peddler License for Atocha Kitchen Co. d/b/a The Dinghy for the 2026 season pending Fire and Board of Health approval And further, Move the Select Board vote to renew the Hawker & Peddler License for Island Dawgs for the 2026 season pending Fire and Board of Health approval. Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Ms. Schlegel Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Schlegel)
Approve renewal of Drain Layers License for Celc Construction Corp
Move to approve renewal of Drain Layers License for Celc Construction Corp
From the minutes
“Move to approve renewal of Drain Layers License for Celc Construction Corp Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Ms. Harrison Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Harrison)
Accept the Select Board minutes for March 24, 2026 and April 1, 2026
Move to accept the Select Board minutes for March 24, 2026 and April 1, 2026.
One motion approved two sets of minutes. The minutes say Dr. Afanasenko did not vote on the March 24, 2026 minutes and Ms. Schlegel did not vote on the April 1, 2026 minutes, and give the count as "Unanimous (4-0, 2 abstentions)". Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Move to accept the Select Board minutes for March 24, 2026 and April 1, 2026. Moved: Ms. Harrison Seconded: Mr. Gilmore Unanimous (4-0, 2 abstentions) Dr. Afanasenko did not vote for the March 24, 2026 meeting minutes. Ms. Schlegel did not vote.” (Motion: Harrison, second: Gilmore)
Adjournment and Signing of Documents, 8:41pm
Adjournment and Signing of Documents, 8:41pm
From the minutes
“Adjournment and Signing of Documents, 8:41pm Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Ms. Harrison Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, 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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