Scituate Morning Brief, Oct. 22: Historic Commission unveils preservation plan Thursday

From Scituate News

• Waterways panel debates boat purchase, pier fee overhaul Scituate's Waterways Commission swore in a new chairman and considered a surprise $360,000 boat request several members said skipped proper review, while also weighing tighter pier fees and support for the Pier 44 waterfront park amid fishermen's warnings about rising costs.Scituate News
• Capital Planning Committee reviews FY28 town spending plan The Capital Planning Committee reviewed Town Administrator James Boudreau's proposed FY28 capital plan, which aims to limit borrowing even as the largest project, a raw water intake and dredging effort, carries a multimillion-dollar price tag. The panel also reviewed facility and vehicle funding requests.Scituate News
• CPC weighs Cranberry Bog land purchase terms The Community Preservation Committee discussed buying Cranberry Bog property with owner Steve Mooney present, who requested a new appraisal and boundary revision before any vote. The panel also noted the Sunset Land acquisition advancing to Town Meeting and a pending Wampatuck School playground request.Scituate News

Coming up

• Mon, Oct 26, 6:00 p.m.: Conservation Commission meets virtually Monday The Scituate Conservation Commission holds a virtual-only meeting Monday, October 26, at 6 p.m. to continue its review of local wetlands and conservation matters.Town of Scituate
• Mon, Oct 26, 7:00 p.m.: Zoning board holds hearing on Village at First Parish The Zoning Board of Appeals holds a public hearing on the Village at First Parish project Monday, October 26, at 7 p.m. at the Public Safety Building's Emergency Operations Center.Town of Scituate
• Tue, Oct 27, 9:00 a.m.: Financial Forecast Committee meets Tuesday morning The Financial Forecast Committee meets Tuesday, October 27, at 9 a.m. in the Select Board hearing room at Town Hall.Town of Scituate
• Tue, Oct 27, 6:00 p.m.: Coastal Advisory Commission meets Tuesday at library The Coastal Advisory Commission meets Tuesday, October 27, at 6 p.m. at the Scituate library on Branch Street.Town of Scituate
• Tue, Oct 27, 6:30 p.m.: Select Board convenes Tuesday night Scituate's Select Board meets Tuesday, October 27, at 6:30 p.m. at Town Hall, 600 Chief Justice Cushing Highway.Town of Scituate
• Tue, Oct 27, 6:30 p.m.: Design Review Committee meets Tuesday The Design Review Committee holds an in-person-only meeting Tuesday, October 27, at 6:30 p.m. at the Public Safety Complex's Emergency Operations Center.Town of Scituate
• Tue, Oct 27, 6:45 p.m.: Beautification Commission meets at library Tuesday The Beautification Commission meets Tuesday, October 27, at 6:45 p.m. in the library's large conference room.Town of Scituate
• Wed, Oct 28, 1:00 p.m.: Board of Assessors meets Wednesday afternoon The Board of Assessors meets Wednesday, October 28, at 1 p.m. in Town Hall's small conference room.Town of Scituate
• Wed, Oct 28, 6:00 p.m.: Waterways Commission returns Wednesday at senior center The Waterways Commission meets again Wednesday, October 28, at 6 p.m. in the Peggotty Room at the Senior Center, following last session's debate over pier fees and a harbor boat request.Town of Scituate
• Wed, Oct 28, 6:30 p.m.: Capital Planning Committee meets Wednesday night The Capital Planning Committee meets Wednesday, October 28, at 6:30 p.m. in the Select Board hearing room to continue reviewing the town's FY28 capital plan.Town of Scituate
• Thu, Oct 29, 6:30 p.m.: Historic Commission unveils preservation plan Thursday The Historic Commission hosts a community meeting at 6:30 p.m. followed by a presentation at 7 p.m. Thursday, October 29, in the library's community room to share its townwide preservation plan.Town of Scituate

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