Scituate Historical Commission unanimously blocks demolition of 28 Maple Avenue for 12 months starting June 18, 2026. The commission, voting 4-0 after a June 5 site visit, designated the property as "Preferably Preserved." Property owner Jonathan Dauphinee will be notified within seven days. The
Scituate's Zoning Board of Appeals approved raise-and-rebuild permits for two flood-zone properties and sent a third application back for redesign at its June 18 meeting.
Scituate Affordable Housing Trust approves Small Repairs Grant Program. Chair Stephen Irish led the unanimous approval of the 2026 program, which awards grants up to $3,500 per applicant with a $7,000 lifetime cap for prior recipients. The updated median assessed home value is $898,500; properties
Scituate Conservation Commission approves three coastal residential projects. The commission voted 6-0 to issue Orders of Conditions for a 14-by-32-foot swimming pool at 82 Scituate Ave, an elevated deck at 60 Rebecca Road, and an addition with attached garage at 71 Jericho Ave, all within or near
Scituate School Committee launches Title IX athletics corrective action plan and reorganizes leadership. The committee unanimously re-elected Nicole Dirksmeyer as chair, elected Maria Fenway vice chair, and welcomed newly elected member Erica McMahon at its June 15 meeting, which ran past 10 p.m.
Scituate Conservation Commission unanimously approved three coastal wetlands permits and pressed an enforcement case at its June 15 virtual meeting.
Planning Board approves two accessory dwelling units while continuing gateway redevelopment. The board unanimously approved a 572-square-foot ADU at 78 Hatherly Road for applicant Cheryl A. Rice and a 872-square-foot detached ADU at 82 Elm Street Rear owned by Joseph M. and Katharine Glennon. Both
Scituate Planning Board continues 18-unit apartment proposal at 7 New Driftway, approves two accessory dwelling units. The board unanimously continued the public hearing on a major site review and stormwater permit application from 7 New Driftway LLC, managed by John S.
Scituate Council on Aging names Diane Pico as incoming Senior Center director as longtime leader Linda Hayes Kelley exits.
Mordecai Lincoln Property Committee meets to review restoration progress on historic Main House. The committee unanimously approved May meeting minutes and reviewed ongoing work, including completed attic insulation and electrical and plumbing upgrades scheduled after July 1. A new tranche of Town