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May 12, 2026
19 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
“Dr. Afanasenko moved to accept the agenda, Mr. Gilmore seconded the motion; a vote was taken and was unanimously in favor. (5-0).” (Motion: Afanasenko, second: Gilmore)
Polls be open for the Annual Town Election on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at the Scituate High School gym at 8 AM to 6 PM
Move that the polls be open for the Annual Town Election on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at the Scituate High School gym at 8 AM to 6 PM.
From the minutes
“Move that the polls be open for the Annual Town Election on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at the Scituate High School gym at 8 AM to 6 PM. Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Ms. Harrison Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Harrison)
Accepts the donation from Scituate Little League of a shed to be put on the Central Field South Side
Move that the Select Board accepts the donation from Scituate Little League of a shed to be put on the Central Field South Side.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board accepts the donation from Scituate Little League of a shed to be put on the Central Field South Side. Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Ms. Schlegel Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Schlegel)
Approve a fuel storage license for 8,500 gallons of propane to EJP Oaken Bucket, LLC for the property located 279-281 Old Oaken Bucket Road, Parcels 41-1-3-D and 41-1-3-0, subject to the applicant...
Move that the Select Board vote to approve a fuel storage license for 8,500 gallons of propane to EJP Oaken Bucket, LLC for the property located 279-281 Old Oaken Bucket Road, Parcels 41-1-3-D and 41-1-3-0, subject to the applicant obtaining a separate permit from the Fire Department for each tank installation.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board vote to approve a fuel storage license for 8,500 gallons of propane to EJP Oaken Bucket, LLC for the property located 279-281 Old Oaken Bucket Road, Parcels 41-1-3-D and 41-1-3-0, subject to the applicant obtaining a separate permit from the Fire Department for each tank installation. Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Dr. Afanasenko Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Afanasenko)
That the Select Board approve/not approve the outdoor extension of premise to the Satuit Post 3169, VFW located at 736 Chief Justice Cushing Highway, Scituate, MA with a maximum of 11 tables of 4,...
Move to that the Select Board approve/not approve the outdoor extension of premise to the Satuit Post 3169, VFW located at 736 Chief Justice Cushing Highway, Scituate, MA with a maximum of 11 tables of 4, accommodating 44 occupants.
From the minutes
“Move to that the Select Board approve/not approve the outdoor extension of premise to the Satuit Post 3169, VFW located at 736 Chief Justice Cushing Highway, Scituate, MA with a maximum of 11 tables of 4, accommodating 44 occupants. Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Ms. Schlegel Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Schlegel)
Approve/not approve the seasonal outdoor extension of premise into the two parking spaces in front of Galley, 95 Front Street which consists of 5 tables, 20 chairs from May 25, 2026 until...
Move to approve/not approve the seasonal outdoor extension of premise into the two parking spaces in front of Galley, 95 Front Street which consists of 5 tables, 20 chairs from May 25, 2026 until September 27, 2026, and further to authorize the Town Administrator to sign a Sidewalk License Agreement, along with the owner.
Yes: Afanasenko, Gilmore, HarrisonNo: Goodrich, SchlegelThe minutes label this vote "Unanimous" but give the count 3-2 and name the members opposed.
From the minutes
“Move to approve/not approve the seasonal outdoor extension of premise into the two parking spaces in front of Galley, 95 Front Street which consists of 5 tables, 20 chairs from May 25, 2026 until September 27, 2026, and further to authorize the Town Administrator to sign a Sidewalk License Agreement, along with the owner. Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Ms. Harrison Unanimous (3-2) Mr. Goodrich and Ms. Schlegel were opposed.” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Harrison)
Approve the Select Board Operational Procedures for Dedication and Memorial Requests on Town Property, with the edit to Item 8 to read "Responsibility for maintenance shall be determined by the...
Motion to approve the Select Board Operational Procedures for Dedication and Memorial Requests on Town Property, with the edit to Item 8 to read "Responsibility for maintenance shall be determined by the Select Board at the time of approval,"
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the Select Board Operational Procedures for Dedication and Memorial Requests on Town Property, with the edit to Item 8 to read "Responsibility for maintenance shall be determined by the Select Board at the time of approval," Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Ms. Schlegel Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Schlegel)
Approve the disposal agreement with Reworld SEMASS for $104.31/ton commencing on July 1, 2026 with an annual positive increase of CPI for Water, Sewer and Trash collection index, not to exceed 3%...
Move to approve the disposal agreement with Reworld SEMASS for $104.31/ton commencing on July 1, 2026 with an annual positive increase of CPI for Water, Sewer and Trash collection index, not to exceed 3% for ten years.
From the minutes
“Move to approve the disposal agreement with Reworld SEMASS for $104.31/ton commencing on July 1, 2026 with an annual positive increase of CPI for Water, Sewer and Trash collection index, not to exceed 3% for ten years. Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Dr. Afanasenko Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Afanasenko)
Award a contract extension to Tetra Tech, Inc. at unit prices for FEMA Grant Support
Move to award a contract extension to Tetra Tech, Inc. at unit prices for FEMA Grant Support.
From the minutes
“Move to award a contract extension to Tetra Tech, Inc. at unit prices for FEMA Grant Support. Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Dr. Afanasenko Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Afanasenko)
Award of contract to Univar Solutions USA to provide methanol at a unit price of the current month Methanex MNDRP index plus $1.04/gallon
Move award of contract to Univar Solutions USA to provide methanol at a unit price of the current month Methanex MNDRP index plus $1.04/gallon. The annual estimated cost is $300,000.
From the minutes
“Move award of contract to Univar Solutions USA to provide methanol at a unit price of the current month Methanex MNDRP index plus $1.04/gallon. The annual estimated cost is $300,000. Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Dr. Afanasenko Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Afanasenko)
Award a contract to Borden & Remington Corp. for bulk soda ash at the unit price of $0.2688/lb not to exceed $150,000 effective July 1, 2026
Move to award a contract to Borden & Remington Corp. for bulk soda ash at the unit price of $0.2688/lb not to exceed $150,000 effective July 1, 2026.
From the minutes
“Move to award a contract to Borden & Remington Corp. for bulk soda ash at the unit price of $0.2688/lb not to exceed $150,000 effective July 1, 2026. Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Dr. Afanasenko Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Afanasenko)
Award of contract to Borden & Remington Corp. of Fall River to provide potassium hydroxide at the unit price of $4.8479/gallon for bulk deliveries less than 3,000 gallons and $4.474/gallon for...
Move to award of contract to Borden & Remington Corp. of Fall River to provide potassium hydroxide at the unit price of $4.8479/gallon for bulk deliveries less than 3,000 gallons and $4.474/gallon for bulk deliveries of more than 3,000 gallons for an aggregate amount not to exceed $350,000 for fiscal year 2027.
From the minutes
“Move to award of contract to Borden & Remington Corp. of Fall River to provide potassium hydroxide at the unit price of $4.8479/gallon for bulk deliveries less than 3,000 gallons and $4.474/gallon for bulk deliveries of more than 3,000 gallons for an aggregate amount not to exceed $350,000 for fiscal year 2027. Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Dr. Afanasenko Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Afanasenko)
Award of contract to JCI Jones Chemicals, Inc to provide liquid chlorine at the unit price of $3.00/lb for 150 lb cylinders for an aggregate amount not to exceed $50,000 for fiscal year 2027
Move to award of contract to JCI Jones Chemicals, Inc to provide liquid chlorine at the unit price of $3.00/lb for 150 lb cylinders for an aggregate amount not to exceed $50,000 for fiscal year 2027.
From the minutes
“Move to award of contract to JCI Jones Chemicals, Inc to provide liquid chlorine at the unit price of $3.00/lb for 150 lb cylinders for an aggregate amount not to exceed $50,000 for fiscal year 2027. Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Dr. Afanasenko Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Afanasenko)
Award of contract to Holland Company to provide aluminum sulfate liquid at the unit price of $1.39/gallon for an aggregate amount not to exceed $50,000 for fiscal year 2027
Move to award of contract to Holland Company to provide aluminum sulfate liquid at the unit price of $1.39/gallon for an aggregate amount not to exceed $50,000 for fiscal year 2027.
From the minutes
“Move to award of contract to Holland Company to provide aluminum sulfate liquid at the unit price of $1.39/gallon for an aggregate amount not to exceed $50,000 for fiscal year 2027. Moved: Mr. gilmore Seconded: Dr. Afanasenko Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Afanasenko)
Approve a Drain Layers License to Dova Properties Inc., Routh Excavation and ADH Contracting Inc
Move to approve a Drain Layers License to Dova Properties Inc., Routh Excavation and ADH Contracting Inc.
From the minutes
“Move to approve a Drain Layers License to Dova Properties Inc., Routh Excavation and ADH Contracting Inc. Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Ms. Schlegel Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Schlegel)
Renew a Drain Layers License for McDougall Bros
Move to renew a Drain Layers License for McDougall Bros. Enterprises, LLC
From the minutes
“Move to renew a Drain Layers License for McDougall Bros. Enterprises, LLC Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Ms. Schlegel Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Schlegel)
Approve the renewal of the Parking Lot License for the 2026 season to Mark A. Davis/JPD Realty Trust (Davis Parking Lot - Humarock)
Move that the Select Board approve the renewal of the Parking Lot License for the 2026 season to Mark A. Davis/JPD Realty Trust (Davis Parking Lot - Humarock).
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board approve the renewal of the Parking Lot License for the 2026 season to Mark A. Davis/JPD Realty Trust (Davis Parking Lot - Humarock). Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Dr. Afanasenko Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Afanasenko)
Accept the Select Board minutes for April 28, 2026 and approve and NOT release the EXECUTIVE SESSION minutes from April 28, 2026
Move to accept the Select Board minutes for April 28, 2026 and approve and NOT release the EXECUTIVE SESSION minutes from April 28, 2026.
From the minutes
“Move to accept the Select Board minutes for April 28, 2026 and approve and NOT release the EXECUTIVE SESSION minutes from April 28, 2026. Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Ms. Harrison Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Harrison)
Adjournment and Signing of Documents; 9:40pm
Adjournment and Signing of Documents; 9:40pm
From the minutes
“Adjournment and Signing of Documents; 9:40pm Moved: Ms. Harrison Seconded: Mr. Gilmore Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Harrison, 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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