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June 23, 2026
19 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
“Ms. Harrison moved to accept the agenda, Dr. Afanasenko seconded the motion; a vote was taken and was unanimously in favor. (5-0).” (Motion: Harrison, second: Afanasenko)
Choose Susan Harrison as Chair
To choose Susan Harrison as Chair
From the minutes
“Mr. Goodrich opened nominations for Chair, nominating Vice Chair Susan Harrison, whom he described as someone "a lot more capable" and someone who had taught him about listening and the ability to think through problems. Moved: Mr. Goodrich Seconded: Ms. Schlegel Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Goodrich, second: Schlegel)
Choose Jamie Gilmore as Vice Chair
To choose Jamie Gilmore as Vice Chair
From the minutes
“Ms. Harrison then nominated Clerk Jamie Gilmore for Vice Chair, praising him as an outstanding Clerk over the past two years, an excellent listener, and someone who "makes me laugh when I need to laugh." Moved: Ms. Harrison Seconded: Dr. Afanasenko Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Harrison, second: Afanasenko)
Choose Freya Schlegel as Clerk
To choose Freya Schlegel as Clerk
From the minutes
“Mr. Gilmore nominated Ms. Schlegel for Clerk, noting that they had started as colleagues who did not know each other and that she knows the town "like the back of her hand." Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Mr. Goodrich Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Goodrich)
Approve the Collective Bargaining Memorandum of Agreement for the Laborer's Union Local 1162 bargaining unit, for the period of July 1, 2026 through to June 30, 2029
Motion to approve the Collective Bargaining Memorandum of Agreement for the Laborer's Union Local 1162 bargaining unit, for the period of July 1, 2026 through to June 30, 2029
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the Collective Bargaining Memorandum of Agreement for the Laborer's Union Local 1162 bargaining unit, for the period of July 1, 2026 through to June 30, 2029 Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Mr. Goodrich Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Goodrich)
Approve the outdoor extension of premise for Casa Verde to include sidewalk seating of 14 patrons in front of 108-110 Front St., with the proposed hours of Sunday-Thursday 11 AM – 10 PM, and...
Move to approve the outdoor extension of premise for Casa Verde to include sidewalk seating of 14 patrons in front of 108-110 Front St., with the proposed hours of Sunday-Thursday 11 AM – 10 PM, and Fri-Saturday 11 AM -11 PM, and further to execute a sidewalk agreement for 3 years.
From the minutes
“Move to approve the outdoor extension of premise for Casa Verde to include sidewalk seating of 14 patrons in front of 108-110 Front St., with the proposed hours of Sunday-Thursday 11 AM – 10 PM, and Fri-Saturday 11 AM -11 PM, and further to execute a sidewalk agreement for 3 years. Moved: Ms. Schlegel Seconded: Mr. Gilmore Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Schlegel, second: Gilmore)
Approve the adjustment of the Annual Entertainment License to include outdoor use on the front deck of the Satuit Post 3169, VFW located at 736 Chief Justice Cushing Highway, Scituate, MA. Hours...
Move that the Select Board approve the adjustment of the Annual Entertainment License to include outdoor use on the front deck of the Satuit Post 3169, VFW located at 736 Chief Justice Cushing Highway, Scituate, MA. Hours of operation will follow the standardized town regulations (Monday – Thursday 10 AM-10 PM, Friday- Sunday 11 AM-10 PM).
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board approve the adjustment of the Annual Entertainment License to include outdoor use on the front deck of the Satuit Post 3169, VFW located at 736 Chief Justice Cushing Highway, Scituate, MA. Hours of operation will follow the standardized town regulations (Monday – Thursday 10 AM-10 PM, Friday- Sunday 11 AM-10 PM). Moved: Ms. Schlegel Seconded: Dr. Afanasenko Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Schlegel, second: Afanasenko)
Adopt the polit program Scituate American Legion Post 144 Hometown Hero's Program pending the signature of the MOU memorandum of understanding
Move to adopt the polit program Scituate American Legion Post 144 Hometown Hero's Program pending the signature of the MOU memorandum of understanding
From the minutes
“Move to adopt the polit program Scituate American Legion Post 144 Hometown Hero's Program pending the signature of the MOU memorandum of understanding Moved: Ms. Schlegel Seconded: Dr. Afanasenko Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Schlegel, second: Afanasenko)
Award a contract to Echostor Solutions in the amount of $527,621.87 for HPE SimpliVity Virtual Servers and further to transfer $134,683.00 from the solar array revolving fund to support such purchase
Move to award a contract to Echostor Solutions in the amount of $527,621.87 for HPE SimpliVity Virtual Servers and further to transfer $134,683.00 from the solar array revolving fund to support such purchase.
From the minutes
“Move to award a contract to Echostor Solutions in the amount of $527,621.87 for HPE SimpliVity Virtual Servers and further to transfer $134,683.00 from the solar array revolving fund to support such purchase. Moved: Ms. Schlegel Seconded: Mr. Gilmore Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Schlegel, second: Gilmore)
Award a contract to Comm-Tract Corp in the amount of $306,138.50 for engineering and continued installation of fiber optic municipal area network
Move to award a contract to Comm-Tract Corp in the amount of $306,138.50 for engineering and continued installation of fiber optic municipal area network.
From the minutes
“Move to award a contract to Comm-Tract Corp in the amount of $306,138.50 for engineering and continued installation of fiber optic municipal area network. Moved: Ms. Schlegel Seconded: Mr. Gilmore Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Schlegel, second: Gilmore)
Grant an easement for the installation of above ground equipment and pole on Widow's Walk Golf Course on 250 Driftway for new charging stations
Move to grant an easement for the installation of above ground equipment and pole on Widow's Walk Golf Course on 250 Driftway for new charging stations.
From the minutes
“Move to grant an easement for the installation of above ground equipment and pole on Widow's Walk Golf Course on 250 Driftway for new charging stations. Moved: Mr. Goodrich Seconded: Dr. Afanasenko Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Goodrich, second: Afanasenko)
Opt-in of the temporary pilot to extend on-premise licensees to sell alcoholic beverages for on additional hour indoors ONLY until July 31, 2026
Move to opt-in of the temporary pilot to extend on-premise licensees to sell alcoholic beverages for on additional hour indoors ONLY until July 31, 2026.
Yes: Goodrich, Harrison, SchlegelNo: Afanasenko, Gilmore
From the minutes
“Move to opt-in of the temporary pilot to extend on-premise licensees to sell alcoholic beverages for on additional hour indoors ONLY until July 31, 2026. Moved: Ms. Schlegel Seconded: Mr. Goodrich (3 in favor-2opposed) Dr. Afanasenko and Mr. Gilmore opposed.” (Motion: Schlegel, second: Goodrich)
Accept the $688 donation from Seaside at Scituate Volunteer Team for the benefit of the Scituate Fire Department
Move that the Select accept the $688 donation from Seaside at Scituate Volunteer Team for the benefit of the Scituate Fire Department.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select accept the $688 donation from Seaside at Scituate Volunteer Team for the benefit of the Scituate Fire Department. Moved: Ms. Schlegel Seconded: Mr. Goodrich Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Schlegel, second: Goodrich)
Appoint Matt Flaherty and Michael Cheverie to the Historic Commission for a term of three years or until a successor is named and further move to appoint Brian Conley to Sister-City West Cork for...
Move to appoint Matt Flaherty and Michael Cheverie to the Historic Commission for a term of three years or until a successor is named and further move to appoint Brian Conley to Sister-City West Cork for a term of 3 yrs. or until a successor is named.
From the minutes
“Move to appoint Matt Flaherty and Michael Cheverie to the Historic Commission for a term of three years or until a successor is named and further move to appoint Brian Conley to Sister-City West Cork for a term of 3 yrs. or until a successor is named. Moved: Ms. Schlegel Seconded: Mr. Goodrich Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Schlegel, second: Goodrich)
Appoint Sarah Siciliano and Skip Fernandes to the Affordable Housing Trust for a term of two years or until a successor is named
Move to appoint Sarah Siciliano and Skip Fernandes to the Affordable Housing Trust for a term of two years or until a successor is named.
From the minutes
“Move to appoint Sarah Siciliano and Skip Fernandes to the Affordable Housing Trust for a term of two years or until a successor is named. Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Dr. Afanasenko Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Afanasenko)
Re-appoint Jolena Alves to the Sister City Cape Verde Catarina do Fogo Committee for a term of two years or until a successor is named. 2
Move to re-appoint Jolena Alves to the Sister City Cape Verde Catarina do Fogo Committee for a term of two years or until a successor is named. 2. Move to re-appoint Douglas Smith to the Historic Commission for a term of three years or until a successor is named. 3. Move to re-appoint Lincoln Heineman to the By Law Review Committee for a term of three years or until a successor is named.
From the minutes
“Move to re-appoint Jolena Alves to the Sister City Cape Verde Catarina do Fogo Committee for a term of two years or until a successor is named. 2. Move to re-appoint Douglas Smith to the Historic Commission for a term of three years or until a successor is named. 3. Move to re-appoint Lincoln Heineman to the By Law Review Committee for a term of three years or until a successor is named. Moved: Ms. Schlegel Seconded: Mr. Gilmore Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Schlegel, second: Gilmore)
Approve the FY28 budget calendar and hearing schedule which is subject to change once the Select Board sets its meeting dates for calendar year 2027
Move to approve the FY28 budget calendar and hearing schedule which is subject to change once the Select Board sets its meeting dates for calendar year 2027.
From the minutes
“Move to approve the FY28 budget calendar and hearing schedule which is subject to change once the Select Board sets its meeting dates for calendar year 2027. Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Ms. Schlegel Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Schlegel)
Accept the Select Board minutes for June 9, 2026
Move to accept the Select Board minutes for June 9, 2026.
From the minutes
“Move to accept the Select Board minutes for June 9, 2026. Moved: Ms. Schlegel Seconded: Mr. Gilmore Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Schlegel, second: Gilmore)
Adjournment and Signing of Documents 8:45pm
Adjournment and Signing of Documents 8:45pm
From the minutes
“Adjournment and Signing of Documents 8:45pm Moved: Ms. Schlegel Seconded: Dr. Afanasenko Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Schlegel, second: Afanasenko)
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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