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Town of Scituate

Select Board Meeting Minutes
Date: Tuesday, October 8, 2024
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: 600 Chief Justice Cushing Highway, Scituate, MA

In Attendance:

Select Board Members:

• Andrew Goodrich, Chair
• Susan Harrison, Vice Chair
• Jamie Gilmore, Clerk
• Karen Connolly
• Karen Canfield

Others in Attendance:

• Jim Boudreau, Town Administrator
• Nancy Holt, Finance Director

Meeting Details

Meeting Called to Order and Acceptance of Agenda

• Chair Andrew Goodrich called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM.
• Motion: Ms. Connolly moved to accept the agenda, seconded by Ms. Canfield.
• Vote: Unanimous (5-0).

Recognitions

35 Years of Service Recognition

Fire Chief Mark Donovan

• The Board presented a gift to Fire Chief Mark Donovan, acknowledging his leadership, dedication, and professionalism.

Recognition: Linda Kelley Named Director of the Year

• The Board honored Linda Kelley for her outstanding work with the Senior Center, expressing gratitude for her grace and leadership.

Walk-Ins

• No walk-ins were recorded.

Report of the Town Administrator

1. Annual Water Restrictions: Updates will resume in the spring.
2. Water Treatment Plant (WTP):
   • Completion of sediment basins and site preparation is ongoing.
   • Minor traffic delays on Route 3A expected.
3. Senior Center Health & Wellness Fair:
   • Date: Friday, October 18
   • Time: 10 AM – 2 PM
   • Details: Over 40 vendors, demonstrations, screenings, and raffles.
4. Library Booktober Crawl:
   • Runs until November 2; encourages visits to neighboring libraries.
5. Roadwork Updates:
   • Final paving on Grove Street and Lawson Road scheduled for this week.
6. Flu Vaccine Clinic:
   • Date: October 22
   • Location: Scituate Senior Center, 333 First Parish Road
   • Appointments required.
7. Tennis Court Project:
   • Concrete work continues; completion expected this fall.
8. Free COVID-19 Tests:
   • Available at COVIDtests.gov.
9. Food Pantry Needs:
   • Items in demand include cranberry juice, hot chocolate, canned vegetables, and instant potatoes.

Scheduled Items

Election Hours and Early Voting

• Election Date: Tuesday, November 5, 2024
• Polling Location: Scituate High School Gym
• Hours: 7 AM – 8 PM
• Early Voting: October 19 – November 1 at Town Hall during business hours.
• Motion: Approve election details and early voting schedule.
  • Moved by: Ms. Canfield
  • Seconded by: Ms. Connolly
  • Vote: Unanimous (5-0).

Common Victualler License: Bella’s Rockin Burgers

• Ms. Muscolino plans to open Bella’s Rockin Burgers at 17 New Driftway.
• Motion: Approve license pending Board of Health inspection.
  • Moved by: Mr. Gilmore
  • Seconded by: Ms. Harrison
  • Vote: Unanimous (5-0).

2015 Refunding Bond and 2024 General Obligation Bond

• Presentation by Nancy Holt and Pam Avitabile.
• $4.8M in savings projected from bond sale.
• Motion: Approve bond-related resolutions.
  • Moved by: Ms. Canfield
  • Seconded by: Ms. Connolly
  • Vote: Unanimous (5-0).

Emergency Seawall Repair

• Repairs at 18 Oceanside Drive approved to prevent further erosion.
• Motion: Award contract to SM Lynch for $110,687.
  • Moved by: Ms. Connolly
  • Seconded by: Mr. Gilmore
  • Vote: Unanimous (5-0).

Mordecai Lincoln Property Updates

• Motion: Award $49,800 contract to Speakman Excavating for parking and picnic area improvements.
  • Moved by: Ms. Canfield
  • Seconded by: Ms. Harrison
  • Vote: Unanimous (5-0).

Debt Share Amendments: South Shore Vocational Technical High School

• Amendments to the agreement approved.
• Motion: Recommend amendments for Special Town Meeting.
  • Moved by: Mr. Gilmore
  • Seconded by: Ms. Connolly
  • Vote: Unanimous (5-0).

New Business

Board & Committee Appointments

• Motion: Appoint Craig Rosenquist to the Shellfish Advisory Committee.
  • Moved by: Mr. Gilmore
  • Seconded by: Ms. Harrison
  • Vote: Unanimous (5-0).

Other Business

1. Approval of Minutes:
   • Motion: Approve minutes from September 24, 2024.
     • Moved by: Ms. Connolly
     • Seconded by: Ms. Harrison
     • Vote: Unanimous (5-0).
2. Liaison Reports:
   • Updates on Veterans, Pier 44 Planning, Advisory, DEI, and Irish Sister City programs.

Adjournment

• Motion: Adjourn meeting at 9:23 PM.
  • Moved by: Ms. Connolly
  • Seconded by: Ms. Harrison
  • Vote: Unanimous (5-0).

Approved on October 22, 2024.