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April 28, 2026
16 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
“Dr. Afanasenko moved to accept the agenda, Ms. Schlegel seconded the motion; a vote was taken and was unanimously in favor. (5-0).” (Motion: Afanasenko, second: Schlegel)
Accept the generous $500 donation from Scott Weber and Nancy Burger for the Scituate Fire Department special operations
Move to accept the generous $500 donation from Scott Weber and Nancy Burger for the Scituate Fire Department special operations.
From the minutes
“Move to accept the generous $500 donation from Scott Weber and Nancy Burger for the Scituate Fire Department special operations. Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Ms. Schlegel Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Schlegel)
Award a contract to Zoll Medical Corporation in the amount of $75,000.00 for the replacement of two cardiac monitors totaling $75,000
Move to award a contract to Zoll Medical Corporation in the amount of $75,000.00 for the replacement of two cardiac monitors totaling $75,000.
From the minutes
“Move to award a contract to Zoll Medical Corporation in the amount of $75,000.00 for the replacement of two cardiac monitors totaling $75,000. Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Ms. Harrison Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Harrison)
Award a contract to Jet Dock Systems, Inc. in the amount of $59,879.08 for a modular floating boat lift
Move to award a contract to Jet Dock Systems, Inc. in the amount of $59,879.08 for a modular floating boat lift.
From the minutes
“Move to award a contract to Jet Dock Systems, Inc. in the amount of $59,879.08 for a modular floating boat lift. Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Dr. Afanasenko Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Afanasenko)
Award the contract to Celco Construction Corp., Laminar Construction Corp., and PEN Excavation Inc. to provide heavy equipment services on a per unit basis with the ability to extend the contract...
Move that the Select Board award the contract to Celco Construction Corp., Laminar Construction Corp., and PEN Excavation Inc. to provide heavy equipment services on a per unit basis with the ability to extend the contract upon mutual agreement for up to 2 additional years.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board award the contract to Celco Construction Corp., Laminar Construction Corp., and PEN Excavation Inc. to provide heavy equipment services on a per unit basis with the ability to extend the contract upon mutual agreement for up to 2 additional years. Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Dr. Afanasenko Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Afanasenko)
Award a contract to Turf Products for four pieces of maintenance equipment for the Widows Walk golf course totaling $169,544.53
Move to award a contract to Turf Products for four pieces of maintenance equipment for the Widows Walk golf course totaling $169,544.53.
From the minutes
“Move to award a contract to Turf Products for four pieces of maintenance equipment for the Widows Walk golf course totaling $169,544.53. Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Dr. Afanasenko Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Afanasenko)
Award a contract to Unicon, Inc. in the amount of $98,000.00 for Shingle Roof Replacement, Trim & Fascia, Beam Replacement and Chimney Cap at Cudworth House & Barn totaling $98,000
Move to award a contract to Unicon, Inc. in the amount of $98,000.00 for Shingle Roof Replacement, Trim & Fascia, Beam Replacement and Chimney Cap at Cudworth House & Barn totaling $98,000.
From the minutes
“Move to award a contract to Unicon, Inc. in the amount of $98,000.00 for Shingle Roof Replacement, Trim & Fascia, Beam Replacement and Chimney Cap at Cudworth House & Barn totaling $98,000. Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Ms. Harrison Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Harrison)
Schedule the fall 2026 special town meeting for Monday, October 19, 2026 the warrant will open
Move that the Select Board vote to schedule the fall 2026 special town meeting for Monday, October 19, 2026 the warrant will open
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board vote to schedule the fall 2026 special town meeting for Monday, October 19, 2026 the warrant will open Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Ms. Schlegel Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Schlegel)
Approve the Live Amplified Music Entertainment License for Scituate Hospitality, LLC d/b/a T.K. O'Malley's for the standard hours as follows: Sundays Indoor/Outdoor from 11 AM – 10 PM, Monday –...
Move to approve the Live Amplified Music Entertainment License for Scituate Hospitality, LLC d/b/a T.K. O'Malley's for the standard hours as follows: Sundays Indoor/Outdoor from 11 AM – 10 PM, Monday – Thursday Indoor/Outdoor from 10 AM – 10 PM, and Friday – Saturday Indoors from 11 AM – 12 AM, and Outdoors from 11 AM – 10 PM.
From the minutes
“Move to approve the Live Amplified Music Entertainment License for Scituate Hospitality, LLC d/b/a T.K. O'Malley's for the standard hours as follows: Sundays Indoor/Outdoor from 11 AM – 10 PM, Monday – Thursday Indoor/Outdoor from 10 AM – 10 PM, and Friday – Saturday Indoors from 11 AM – 12 AM, and Outdoors from 11 AM – 10 PM. Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Dr. Afanasenko Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Afanasenko)
Approve the following 20B employee for the Recreation Department and the Scituate Public School Department: Lauren Thompson, Summer Recreation Employee/Scituate Public Schools Substitute
Move that the Select Board approve the following 20B employee for the Recreation Department and the Scituate Public School Department: Lauren Thompson, Summer Recreation Employee/Scituate Public Schools Substitute
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board approve the following 20B employee for the Recreation Department and the Scituate Public School Department: Lauren Thompson, Summer Recreation Employee/Scituate Public Schools Substitute Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Ms. Schlegel Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Schlegel)
Approve a Drain Layers License to G & R Construction Co
Move to approve a Drain Layers License to G & R Construction Co.
From the minutes
“Move to approve a Drain Layers License to G & R Construction Co. Moved: Ms. Harrison Seconded: Dr. Afanasenko Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Harrison, second: Afanasenko)
Renew the Hawker & Peddler License for the Miss Emily food truck for the 2026-2027 season pending receipt of all required documents, Fire, Police and Board of Health approval
Move the Select Board vote to renew the Hawker & Peddler License for the Miss Emily food truck for the 2026-2027 season pending receipt of all required documents, Fire, Police and Board of Health approval. Move the Select Board vote to renew the Hawker & Peddler (Frozen Dessert/Ice Cream) License for Zack's Ice Cream from April 1, 2026 – September 30, 2026 pending receipt of all documents, Fire, Police and Board of Health approval.
From the minutes
“Move the Select Board vote to renew the Hawker & Peddler License for the Miss Emily food truck for the 2026-2027 season pending receipt of all required documents, Fire, Police and Board of Health approval. Move the Select Board vote to renew the Hawker & Peddler (Frozen Dessert/Ice Cream) License for Zack's Ice Cream from April 1, 2026 – September 30, 2026 pending receipt of all documents, Fire, Police and Board of Health approval. Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Ms. Schlegel Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Schlegel)
Approve the request of KDR Foods LLC, d/b/a The Salt Marsh Winery located at 17 New Driftyway Scituate, MA, for a Pledge of License to Coastal Heritage Bank, as part of a financing agreement to be...
Move to approve the request of KDR Foods LLC, d/b/a The Salt Marsh Winery located at 17 New Driftyway Scituate, MA, for a Pledge of License to Coastal Heritage Bank, as part of a financing agreement to be forwarded to the ABCC for final approval.
From the minutes
“Move to approve the request of KDR Foods LLC, d/b/a The Salt Marsh Winery located at 17 New Driftyway Scituate, MA, for a Pledge of License to Coastal Heritage Bank, as part of a financing agreement to be forwarded to the ABCC for final approval. Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Ms. Schlegel Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Schlegel)
Appoint the following individuals for a term of one year or until a successor is named: Agent of Veteran's Benefits – Joshua Summers Archivist – Jody McDonough Assistant Town Accountant – Mary...
Move to appoint the following individuals for a term of one year or until a successor is named: Agent of Veteran's Benefits – Joshua Summers Archivist – Jody McDonough Assistant Town Accountant – Mary Sancinito Custodian of Tax Title Property– Pamela Avitabile Custodian of Veteran's Graves – Joshua Summers Fair Housing Officer – James Boudreau Fence Viewer – Elizabeth Howie Field Driver – Craig Keefe Licensing Agent – Lt. Paul Norton Local Auction Permit Agent – Pamela Avitabile South Shore Recycling Cooperative – Sean McCarthy State Ethics Commission – James Boudreau Surveyor of Lumbar – Eric DiTommaso Tree Warden – Michael Breen Traffic Rules & Regulations Committee – Capt. Sean Cashman Veteran's Agent – Joshua Summers 2. Move to appoint the following individuals for a term of three years or until a successor is named: Treasurer/Collector – Pamela Avitabile
From the minutes
“Move to appoint the following individuals for a term of one year or until a successor is named: Agent of Veteran's Benefits – Joshua Summers Archivist – Jody McDonough Assistant Town Accountant – Mary Sancinito Custodian of Tax Title Property– Pamela Avitabile Custodian of Veteran's Graves – Joshua Summers Fair Housing Officer – James Boudreau Fence Viewer – Elizabeth Howie Field Driver – Craig Keefe Licensing Agent – Lt. Paul Norton Local Auction Permit Agent – Pamela Avitabile South Shore Recycling Cooperative – Sean McCarthy State Ethics Commission – James Boudreau Surveyor of Lumbar – Eric DiTommaso Tree Warden – Michael Breen Traffic Rules & Regulations Committee – Capt. Sean Cashman Veteran's Agent – Joshua Summers 2. Move to appoint the following individuals for a term of three years or until a successor is named: Treasurer/Collector – Pamela Avitabile Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Dr. Afanasenko Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Afanasenko)
Accept the Select Board minutes for April 7, 2026 and April 13, 2026
Move to accept the Select Board minutes for April 7, 2026 and April 13, 2026.
From the minutes
“Move to accept the Select Board minutes for April 7, 2026 and April 13, 2026. Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Dr. Afanasenko Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Afanasenko)
Move into executive session pursuant to purpose 3 of the Open Meeting Law to consider litigation strategy (G.L. c. 30A, s. 21(a)(3)) in Henriques v
Move that the Select Board move into executive session pursuant to purpose 3 of the Open Meeting Law to consider litigation strategy (G.L. c. 30A, s. 21(a)(3)) in Henriques v. Town of Scituate & others, Land Court Case No. 26 SBQ 03302 03-001, where discussion of the same in an open session would have a detrimental impact on the Town's litigation position. The Board will NOT reconvene in open session. This requires a roll call vote.
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 (G.L. c. 30A, s. 21(a)(3)) in Henriques v. Town of Scituate & others, Land Court Case No. 26 SBQ 03302 03-001, where discussion of the same in an open session would have a detrimental impact on the Town's litigation position. The Board will NOT reconvene in open session. This requires a roll call vote. Moved: Mr. Goodrich Seconded: Ms. Harrison Unanimous (5-0) Mr. Goodrich – yes Ms. Harrison – yes Mr. Gilmore – yes Ms. Schlegel – yes Dr. Afanasenko - 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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