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At the start of 29 of 30 Select Board meetings in 2025–2026 Board.
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May 12, 2026: 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,…
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.
Voted: No
Yes: Afanasenko, Gilmore, HarrisonNo: Goodrich, SchlegelThe minutes label this vote "Unanimous" but give the count 3-2 and name the members opposed.
“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)
April 13, 2026 (Town Meeting meeting): Recommend ATM Article 23 sections 620.4.d as provided in the handout
Move to recommend ATM Article 23 sections 620.4.d as provided in the handout.
The minutes give only the count (4-1), not how each member voted. They also label the vote "Unanimous."
“Move to recommend ATM Article 23 sections 620.4.d as provided in the handout. Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Ms. Harrison Unanimous (4-1).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Harrison)
December 9, 2025: Renew the following livery licenses for 2026: Coastal Livery- pending all required documents and approved CORI background and Fingerprinting by SPD Fenpire Enterprises - pending all required...
MOVE THAT THE SELECT BOARD VOTE TO RENEW THE FOLLOWING LIVERY LICENSES FOR 2026: Coastal Livery- pending all required documents and approved CORI background and Fingerprinting by SPD Fenpire Enterprises - pending all required documents and approved CORI background and Fingerprinting by SPD
Voted: Yes
The minutes list two movers ("Mr. Gilmore/Mr. Goodrich"), so no mover is shown.
“MOVE THAT THE SELECT BOARD VOTE TO RENEW THE FOLLOWING LIVERY LICENSES FOR 2026: Coastal Livery- pending all required documents and approved CORI background and Fingerprinting by SPD Fenpire Enterprises - pending all required documents and approved CORI background and Fingerprinting by SPD Moved: Mr. Gilmore/Mr. Goodrich Seconded: Ms. Schlegel Unanimous (5-0).” (second: Schlegel)
October 14, 2025: Change the date of the 2026 Annual Town Election to June 6, 2026
Move to change the date of the 2026 Annual Town Election to June 6, 2026.
The minutes say "Unanimous (4-0)", but 5 members were present for this vote (Andrew W. Goodrich, Susan J. Harrison, James M. Gilmore, Freya Schlegel and Nico Afanasenko). Showing the count only.
“Move to change the date of the 2026 Annual Town Election to June 6, 2026. Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Dr. Afanasenko Unanimous (4-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Afanasenko)
July 22, 2025: Approve the addition of lifeguard/Scituate beach sticker parking along the seawall in the approximate location of 109 Glades Road with number of parking spaces, location, and signage to be...
Move the Select Board approve the addition of lifeguard/Scituate beach sticker parking along the seawall in the approximate location of 109 Glades Road with number of parking spaces, location, and signage to be determined by Public Safety, DPW and Recreation departments.
The minutes give only the count (4-1), not how each member voted.
“Move the Select Board approve the addition of lifeguard/Scituate beach sticker parking along the seawall in the approximate location of 109 Glades Road with number of parking spaces, location, and signage to be determined by Public Safety, DPW and Recreation departments. Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Dr. Afanasenko Vote: 4 in favor, 1 opposed.” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Afanasenko)
July 8, 2025: Appoint ______ to the Economic Development Commission for a term of three years or until a successor is named
Move to appoint ______ to the Economic Development Commission for a term of three years or until a successor is named. Santiago Lopez Mora Zarla Ludin Move to appoint _____ to the Scituate Sister City- Ireland- West Cork Committee for a term of two years or until a successor is named. Skip Fernandes Diane Froio Move to appoint ________ to the Scituate Cultural Council for a term of three years or until a successor is named. Tracey Kelly Move to renew Michele Wood to the Scituate Harbor Cultural District for a term of two years or until a successor is named. Move to renew William Heggerick, Steven Tripp and Joan Blanchard to the Coastal Advisory Commission for a term of one year or until a successor is named. Move to renew Kenneth Conway to the North River Commission for a term of three years or until a successor is named. Move to renew Kevin Norton to the Waterways Commission for a term of three years or until a successor is named.
Voted: Yes
The motion in the minutes leaves blanks for the Economic Development Commission, Sister City Committee and Cultural Council seats and lists applicants under each (Santiago Lopez Mora, Zarla Ludin; Skip Fernandes, Diane Froio; Tracey Kelly). The minutes do not say who was appointed to those seats.
“Move to appoint ______ to the Economic Development Commission for a term of three years or until a successor is named. Santiago Lopez Mora Zarla Ludin Move to appoint _____ to the Scituate Sister City- Ireland- West Cork Committee for a term of two years or until a successor is named. Skip Fernandes Diane Froio Move to appoint ________ to the Scituate Cultural Council for a term of three years or until a successor is named. Tracey Kelly Move to renew Michele Wood to the Scituate Harbor Cultural District for a term of two years or until a successor is named. Move to renew William Heggerick, Steven Tripp and Joan Blanchard to the Coastal Advisory Commission for a term of one year or until a successor is named. Move to renew Kenneth Conway to the North River Commission for a term of three years or until a successor is named. Move to renew Kevin Norton to the Waterways Commission for a term of three years or until a successor is named. Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Ms. Harrison Unanimous (4-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Harrison)
June 24, 2025: 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 until 10:00pm on Weekdays…
Move to 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 until 10:00pm on Weekdays and 11:00pm on Friday-Saturday until September 28, 2025, and further to authorize the Town Administrator to sign a Sidewalk License Agreement, along with the Owner.
The minutes give only the count (3-2), not how each member voted. They also label the vote "Unanimous."
“Move to 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 until 10:00pm on Weekdays and 11:00pm on Friday-Saturday until September 28, 2025, and further to authorize the Town Administrator to sign a Sidewalk License Agreement, along with the Owner. Moved: Dr. Afanasenko Seconded: Mr. Gilmore Unanimous (3-2).” (Motion: Afanasenko, second: Gilmore)
June 24, 2025: Appoint the following election workers from the Town Clerk's supplemental list
Move to appoint the following election workers from the Town Clerk's supplemental list.
Voted: Yes
The minutes give the seconder as "Ms. Afanans".
“Move to appoint the following election workers from the Town Clerk's supplemental list. Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Ms. Afanans Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Gilmore)
June 10, 2025: Approve Change Order #2 as presented for $335, 500 to include Addition of garage floor drain and containment system $335,500 Electrical/structural steel modifications $110,000 RFI clarifications...
Move to approve Change Order #2 as presented for $335, 500 to include Addition of garage floor drain and containment system $335,500 Electrical/structural steel modifications $110,000 RFI clarifications $37,800
Voted: Yes
The minutes list Gilmore as both the mover ("Ms. Gilmore") and the seconder ("Mr. Gilmore"), so no mover or seconder is shown.
“Move to approve Change Order #2 as presented for $335, 500 to include Addition of garage floor drain and containment system $335,500 Electrical/structural steel modifications $110,000 RFI clarifications $37,800 Motion By Ms. Gilmore Second by Mr. Gilmore Unanimous (5-0)..”
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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