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September 1, 2026
11 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Susan J. Harrison, Freya Schlegel, Andrew W. Goodrich, James M. Gilmore
Absent: Nico Afanasenko
Every vote, in order
Accept the agenda
To accept the agenda
From the minutes
“Mr. Gilmore moved to accept the agenda, Mr. Goodrich seconded the motion; a vote was taken and was unanimously in favor. (4-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Goodrich)
Approve the Special Event, Fishermen's Fest 2026, to be held on the Town Pier on Sunday, September 27, 2026 from 12:00 – 5:00 PM, pending all departmental feedback and approvals and without the...
Move to approve the Special Event, Fishermen's Fest 2026, to be held on the Town Pier on Sunday, September 27, 2026 from 12:00 – 5:00 PM, pending all departmental feedback and approvals and without the beer tent.
From the minutes
“Move to approve the Special Event, Fishermen's Fest 2026, to be held on the Town Pier on Sunday, September 27, 2026 from 12:00 – 5:00 PM, pending all departmental feedback and approvals and without the beer tent. Moved: Ms. Schlegel Seconded: Mr. Gilmore Unanimous (4-0).” (Motion: Schlegel, second: Gilmore)
Approve the Special Event, Rooted in Wellness, to be held at The Root, 405 First Parish Road, on Saturday, September 20, 2026 from 8:00am – 4:30pm, pending all departmental feedback and approvals
Move to approve the Special Event, Rooted in Wellness, to be held at The Root, 405 First Parish Road, on Saturday, September 20, 2026 from 8:00am – 4:30pm, pending all departmental feedback and approvals.
From the minutes
“Move to approve the Special Event, Rooted in Wellness, to be held at The Root, 405 First Parish Road, on Saturday, September 20, 2026 from 8:00am – 4:30pm, pending all departmental feedback and approvals. Moved: Ms. Schlegel Seconded: Mr. Gilmore Unanimous (4-0).” (Motion: Schlegel, second: Gilmore)
Approve the Collective Bargaining Memorandum of Agreement for MassCOPS, Local 461 bargaining unit for the period of July 1, 2026 through to June 30, 2029
Move to approve the Collective Bargaining Memorandum of Agreement for MassCOPS, Local 461 bargaining unit for the period of July 1, 2026 through to June 30, 2029.
From the minutes
“Move to approve the Collective Bargaining Memorandum of Agreement for MassCOPS, Local 461 bargaining unit for the period of July 1, 2026 through to June 30, 2029. Moved: Ms. Schlegel Seconded: Mr. Goodrich Unanimous (4-0).” (Motion: Schlegel, second: Goodrich)
Award the contract to provide post closure landfill flare monitoring services at the Driftway Landfill to SCS Field Engineers of Taunton, MA for a 3-year contract for $109,800. (Annually 36,600.00)
Move that the Select Board award the contract to provide post closure landfill flare monitoring services at the Driftway Landfill to SCS Field Engineers of Taunton, MA for a 3-year contract for $109,800. (Annually 36,600.00)
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board award the contract to provide post closure landfill flare monitoring services at the Driftway Landfill to SCS Field Engineers of Taunton, MA for a 3-year contract for $109,800. (Annually 36,600.00) Moved: Ms. Schlegel Seconded: Mr. Gilmore Unanimous (4-0).” (Motion: Schlegel, second: Gilmore)
Award the contract to provide post closure landfill monitoring of groundwater and air quality of the capped landfill on Driftway to Tighe & Bond for 3-years for $129,500
Move that the Select Board award the contract to provide post closure landfill monitoring of groundwater and air quality of the capped landfill on Driftway to Tighe & Bond for 3-years for $129,500.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board award the contract to provide post closure landfill monitoring of groundwater and air quality of the capped landfill on Driftway to Tighe & Bond for 3-years for $129,500. Moved: Ms. Schlegel Seconded: Mr. Goodrich Unanimous (4-0).” (Motion: Schlegel, second: Goodrich)
Award the contract for Street Light Maintenance to Pine Ridge Technologies, Inc, for $112.97 per crew hour and a 10% mark-up on wholesale materials if needed for repairs
Move that the Select Board award the contract for Street Light Maintenance to Pine Ridge Technologies, Inc, for $112.97 per crew hour and a 10% mark-up on wholesale materials if needed for repairs.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board award the contract for Street Light Maintenance to Pine Ridge Technologies, Inc, for $112.97 per crew hour and a 10% mark-up on wholesale materials if needed for repairs. Moved: Ms. Schlegel Seconded: Mr. Goodrich Unanimous (4-0).” (Motion: Schlegel, second: Goodrich)
Award a contract to Energy Conservation Inc to complete energy efficient improvements at the SWTF as a part of the GAP IV Grant Program for a contract price of $77,333.46
Move to award a contract to Energy Conservation Inc to complete energy efficient improvements at the SWTF as a part of the GAP IV Grant Program for a contract price of $77,333.46.
From the minutes
“Move to award a contract to Energy Conservation Inc to complete energy efficient improvements at the SWTF as a part of the GAP IV Grant Program for a contract price of $77,333.46. Moved: Ms. Schlegel Seconded: Mr. Goodrich Unanimous (4-0).” (Motion: Schlegel, second: Goodrich)
Award a contract to Village Green Construction of Falmouth, MA in the amount of $388,000 for the Bates House Restoration Project
Move to award a contract to Village Green Construction of Falmouth, MA in the amount of $388,000 for the Bates House Restoration Project.
From the minutes
“Move to award a contract to Village Green Construction of Falmouth, MA in the amount of $388,000 for the Bates House Restoration Project. Moved: Ms. Schlegel Seconded: Mr. Gilmore Unanimous (4-0).” (Motion: Schlegel, second: Gilmore)
Accept the Select Board minutes for August 18, 2026
Move to accept the Select Board minutes for August 18, 2026.
From the minutes
“Move to accept the Select Board minutes for August 18, 2026. Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Mr. Goodrich Unanimous (4-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Goodrich)
Adjournment and Signing of Documents; 8:11pm
Adjournment and Signing of Documents; 8:11pm
From the minutes
“Adjournment and Signing of Documents; 8:11pm Moved: Ms. Schlegel Seconded: Mr. Goodrich Unanimous (4-0).” (Motion: Schlegel, second: Goodrich)
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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