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Scituate Member

Nico Afanasenko

Elected townwide · 2 terms in this record

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Record at a glance · 2025–2026 Board

27 of 30meetings attended (90%) · whole board 96%
180votes cast by name (yes, no or abstain)
0no votes (0% of votes cast) · whole board <1%
0 of 1split votes where Afanasenko was in the minority
0abstained
2terms in this record
How these numbers work
  • Counted from the official minutes, for 2025–2026 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
  • Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Afanasenko as present or absent at the start.
  • Only votes the minutes record member by member are counted. Voice votes and votes given only as a count (for example 6-3 with no names) are not.
  • Percentages are shown only when there are at least 10 meetings or votes to count.
  • A split vote is one where at least one member voted yes and another voted no. “In the minority” means on the side with fewer votes; ties are not counted.
  • “Whole board” combines every member’s record for the same term.

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Attendance

At the start of 27 of 30 Select Board meetings in 2025–2026 Board.

Missed

Every meeting (30)

Votes where members disagreed · 2025–2026 Board

May 12Approve/not approve the seasonal outdoor extension of premise into…Motion: Move to approve/not approve the seasonal outdoor extension of premise into…Passed 3–2 · Afanasenko: Yes

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,…

ApprovePassed · 3–2

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: Yes

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Apr 13Recommend ATM Article 23 sections 620.4.d as provided in…Motion: Move to recommend ATM Article 23 sections 620.4.d as provided in…Passed 4–1 · Afanasenko: Not recorded

April 13, 2026 (Town Meeting meeting): Recommend ATM Article 23 sections 620.4.d as provided in the handout

ApprovePassed · 4–1

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."

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Dec 9Renew the following livery licenses for 2026: Coastal Livery-…Motion: MOVE THAT THE SELECT BOARD VOTE TO RENEW THE FOLLOWING LIVERY…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Afanasenko: Yes

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...

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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.

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Oct 14Change the date of the 2026 Annual Town Election…Motion: Move to change the date of the 2026 Annual Town Election…Passed 4–0 · Afanasenko: Not recorded

October 14, 2025: Change the date of the 2026 Annual Town Election to June 6, 2026

ApprovePassed · 4–0

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.

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Jul 22Approve the addition of lifeguard/Scituate beach sticker parking along…Motion: Move the Select Board approve the addition of lifeguard/Scituate beach sticker…Passed 4–1 · Afanasenko: Not recorded

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...

ApprovePassed · 4–1

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.

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Jul 8Appoint ______ to the Economic Development Commission for a…Motion: Move to appoint ______ to the Economic Development Commission for a…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Afanasenko: Not recorded

July 8, 2025: Appoint ______ to the Economic Development Commission for a term of three years or until a successor is named

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

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.

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.

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Jun 24Approve the seasonal outdoor extension of premise into the…Motion: Move to approve the seasonal outdoor extension of premise into the…Passed 3–2 · Afanasenko: Not recorded

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…

ApprovePassed · 3–2

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."

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Jun 24Appoint the following election workers from the Town Clerk's…Motion: Move to appoint the following election workers from the Town Clerk's…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Afanasenko: Yes

June 24, 2025: Appoint the following election workers from the Town Clerk's supplemental list

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Move to appoint the following election workers from the Town Clerk's supplemental list.

Voted: Yes

The minutes give the seconder as "Ms. Afanans".

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Jun 10Approve Change Order #2 as presented for $335, 500…Motion: Move to approve Change Order #2 as presented for $335, 500…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Afanasenko: Yes

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...

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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.

From the minutes

“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)..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Votes with no disagreement (196)

    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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