Scituate Planning Board continues mixed-use driveway hearing with multiple open questions. The Board continued a public hearing on a common driveway for 90-96 Stockbridge Road on August 13, directing applicants Pierre Coll and LuLu Tsai to address setback distances (47.434 feet versus the required
Scituate property committee reviews restoration progress. Chair James Dishong, Vice-Chair Jim Glinski, Secretary Elise Beaulieu, member Alex Paine, Town Archivist Jody McDonough, and Conservation Commission Liaison Penny Scott-Pipes attended.
The Scituate Board of Health approved Title 5 local upgrade requests for two failing Humarock-area septic systems.
Scituate preservation committee approves $5.6 million in historic projects. The Community Preservation Committee voted unanimously to authorize a $5 million bond for 63 affordable senior housing units at the Old Gates School, designed to bring the town to 10.1 percent affordable housing and reach
Scituate recorded five home sales with disclosed prices between July 10 and Aug. 8, ranging from $750,000 to $1,810,000, with a median of $985,000. The period's top sale was 22 Cross St. at $1,810,000, sold by Robert M. and Harriette G. Tenaglia to Anthony and Diane Criscuolo.
Scituate Waterways Commission backs letter of support for $4 million Pier 44 project. The commission agreed to draft a letter supporting the waterfront development for the Select Board and Advisory Committee ahead of an October 19 Town Meeting vote. The $4 million project, to be completed in 2028,
The Scituate Select Board voted 5-0 to raise the maximum beach parking fine from $50 to $150, effective August 10.
Scituate Select Board approves $2.4 million bond over FEMA delays. The board voted unanimously to issue the bond anticipation note to Truist Securities at 4 percent coupon and 2.78 percent net interest cost, covering a gap in expected FEMA reimbursement for storm damage repairs. Finance Director
Scituate's Zoning Board of Appeals voted unanimously to continue a 24-unit affordable housing permit hearing to September 21, 2026.
The Scituate Conservation Commission closed four wetlands hearings and continued a disputed Stockbridge Road housing plan to September 9. Chair Frank Snow led a 5-0 vote closing hearings at 71 Front Street, 232 Country Way, 7 Garfield Street and 0 Surfside Road, each with new orders of conditions.