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July 21, 2026
14 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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Present: Susan J. Harrison, James M. Gilmore, Freya Schlegel, Andrew W. Goodrich
Absent: Nico Afanasenko
Every vote, in order
Accept the agenda
To accept the agenda
From the minutes
“Ms. Schlegel moved to accept the agenda, Mr. Gilmore seconded the motion; a vote was taken and was unanimously in favor. (4-0).” (Motion: Schlegel, second: Gilmore)
Approve a Special Event Permit to the Chamber of Commerce for Heritage Days from Saturday, August 8th from 9:00am-8:00pm, and Sunday, August 9th from 9:00am-7:30pm, pending all final inspections...
Move to approve a Special Event Permit to the Chamber of Commerce for Heritage Days from Saturday, August 8th from 9:00am-8:00pm, and Sunday, August 9th from 9:00am-7:30pm, pending all final inspections with Building, Fire, and Board of Health.
From the minutes
“Move to approve a Special Event Permit to the Chamber of Commerce for Heritage Days from Saturday, August 8th from 9:00am-8:00pm, and Sunday, August 9th from 9:00am-7:30pm, pending all final inspections with Building, Fire, and Board of Health. Moved: Ms. Schlegel Seconded: Mr. Gilmore Unanimous (4-0).” (Motion: Schlegel, second: Gilmore)
Approve a Special Event Permit to Michael Pisco of Cancer Can't for the Taste of Scituate on Saturday, September 12, 2026, with set-up beginning at 3:00pm and the event open to public between...
Move to approve a Special Event Permit to Michael Pisco of Cancer Can't for the Taste of Scituate on Saturday, September 12, 2026, with set-up beginning at 3:00pm and the event open to public between 5:00pm-9:00pm; pending final sign-off with all required Town Departments and a follow up report at the next Select Board meeting on August 4th with updates on business outreach, final logistics and any remaining open items.
From the minutes
“Move to approve a Special Event Permit to Michael Pisco of Cancer Can't for the Taste of Scituate on Saturday, September 12, 2026, with set-up beginning at 3:00pm and the event open to public between 5:00pm-9:00pm; pending final sign-off with all required Town Departments and a follow up report at the next Select Board meeting on August 4th with updates on business outreach, final logistics and any remaining open items. Moved: Ms. Schlegel Seconded: Mr. Goodrich Unanimous (4-0).” (Motion: Schlegel, second: Goodrich)
Approve a Special Event Permit to the Scituate Police Department for the Annual National Night Out on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, with set-up beginning at 12:00pm and the event open to public between...
Move to approve a Special Event Permit to the Scituate Police Department for the Annual National Night Out on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, with set-up beginning at 12:00pm and the event open to public between 5:00pm-7:00pm.
From the minutes
“Move to approve a Special Event Permit to the Scituate Police Department for the Annual National Night Out on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, with set-up beginning at 12:00pm and the event open to public between 5:00pm-7:00pm. Moved: Ms. Schlegel Seconded: Mr. Goodrich Unanimous (4-0).” (Motion: Schlegel, second: Goodrich)
Approve a license for National Grid to construct, reconstruct, repair, maintain, operate and patrol, an Overhead System consisting of nine (9) poles located at 72 Ann Vinal Rd shown as "PARCEL 1"...
Motion to approve a license for National Grid to construct, reconstruct, repair, maintain, operate and patrol, an Overhead System consisting of nine (9) poles located at 72 Ann Vinal Rd shown as "PARCEL 1" and "PARCEL 2" on a Plan of Land recorded with the Plymouth County Registry of Deeds (the "Registry") in Plan Book 12, Plan 235 for the temporary electrical service to the existing Hatherly School during construction.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve a license for National Grid to construct, reconstruct, repair, maintain, operate and patrol, an Overhead System consisting of nine (9) poles located at 72 Ann Vinal Rd shown as "PARCEL 1" and "PARCEL 2" on a Plan of Land recorded with the Plymouth County Registry of Deeds (the "Registry") in Plan Book 12, Plan 235 for the temporary electrical service to the existing Hatherly School during construction. Moved: Ms. Schlegel Seconded: Mr. Gilmore Unanimous (4-0).” (Motion: Schlegel, second: Gilmore)
Award the contract to replace the existing entrance gate at the Scituate Transfer Station to G.B. Hastie for $85,535
Move that the Select Board award the contract to replace the existing entrance gate at the Scituate Transfer Station to G.B. Hastie for $85,535.
The minutes say "Unanimous (5-0)", but 4 members were present for this vote (Susan J. Harrison, James M. Gilmore, Freya Schlegel and Andrew W. Goodrich). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board award the contract to replace the existing entrance gate at the Scituate Transfer Station to G.B. Hastie for $85,535. Moved: Ms. Schlegel Seconded: Mr. Goodrich Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Schlegel, second: Goodrich)
Approve the contract to the Ardent Group Inc. for construction services for the First Parish Road Sewer Pump Station Replacement for an amount of $1,497,000
Move that the Select Board vote to approve the contract to the Ardent Group Inc. for construction services for the First Parish Road Sewer Pump Station Replacement for an amount of $1,497,000.
The minutes say "Unanimous (5-0)", but 4 members were present for this vote (Susan J. Harrison, James M. Gilmore, Freya Schlegel and Andrew W. Goodrich). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board vote to approve the contract to the Ardent Group Inc. for construction services for the First Parish Road Sewer Pump Station Replacement for an amount of $1,497,000. Moved: Ms. Schlegel Seconded: Mr. Gilmore Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Schlegel, second: Gilmore)
Award the contract for Engineering Design Services for the Route 3A and Arborway Drive Water Main Design to Weston & Sampson for an amount Not to Exceed $85,500
Move that the Select Board award the contract for Engineering Design Services for the Route 3A and Arborway Drive Water Main Design to Weston & Sampson for an amount Not to Exceed $85,500.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board award the contract for Engineering Design Services for the Route 3A and Arborway Drive Water Main Design to Weston & Sampson for an amount Not to Exceed $85,500. Moved: Ms. Schlegel Seconded: Mr. Gilmore Unanimous (4-0).” (Motion: Schlegel, second: Gilmore)
Amend the existing contract for the Electrical On-Call Services for Municipal & School Buildings with Cederholm Electrical Contractors to eliminate the not to exceed amount of $175,000
Move that the Select Board amend the existing contract for the Electrical On-Call Services for Municipal & School Buildings with Cederholm Electrical Contractors to eliminate the not to exceed amount of $175,000.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board amend the existing contract for the Electrical On-Call Services for Municipal & School Buildings with Cederholm Electrical Contractors to eliminate the not to exceed amount of $175,000. Moved: Ms. Schlegel Seconded: Mr. Goodrich Unanimous (4-0).” (Motion: Schlegel, second: Goodrich)
Close the Warrant for the Fall Special Town Meeting (STM) to be held on Monday, October 19, 2026
Move that the Select Board close the Warrant for the Fall Special Town Meeting (STM) to be held on Monday, October 19, 2026.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board close the Warrant for the Fall Special Town Meeting (STM) to be held on Monday, October 19, 2026. Moved: Ms. Schlegel Seconded: Mr. Gilmore Unanimous (4-0).” (Motion: Schlegel, second: Gilmore)
Renew a Drain Layers License for Cobra Enterprises Inc
Move to renew a Drain Layers License for Cobra Enterprises Inc.
From the minutes
“Move to renew a Drain Layers License for Cobra Enterprises Inc. Moved: Ms. Schlegel Seconded: Mr. Gilmore Unanimous (4-0).” (Motion: Schlegel, second: Gilmore)
Re-appoint Jonathan Belber to the Scituate Bicycle Committee for a term of three years or until a successor is named
Move to re-appoint Jonathan Belber to the Scituate Bicycle Committee for a term of three years or until a successor is named. Move to re-appoint Peter Weafer to the Water Resources Commission for a term of three years or until a successor is named.
From the minutes
“Move to re-appoint Jonathan Belber to the Scituate Bicycle Committee for a term of three years or until a successor is named. Move to re-appoint Peter Weafer to the Water Resources Commission for a term of three years or until a successor is named. Moved: Ms. Schlegel Seconded: Mr. Goodrich Unanimous (4-0).” (Motion: Schlegel, second: Goodrich)
Accept the Select Board minutes for July 7, 2026
Move to accept the Select Board minutes for July 7, 2026.
From the minutes
“Move to accept the Select Board minutes for July 7, 2026. Moved: Ms. Schlegel Seconded: Mr. Goodrich Unanimous (4-0).” (Motion: Schlegel, second: Goodrich)
Adjournment and Signing of Documents; 7:59pm
Adjournment and Signing of Documents; 7:59pm
From the minutes
“Adjournment and Signing of Documents; 7:59pm Moved: Ms. Schlegel Seconded: Mr. Gilmore Unanimous (4-0).” (Motion: Schlegel, 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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