Government · Conservation
Scituate Conservation Commission Continues Two Humarock Coastal Hearings to July 6
Scituate Conservation Commission continues two Humarock coastal cases and closes two others at its June 1 meeting.
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Government · Planning Board
Planning Board continues two applications, approves purchases and prior minutes
Scituate Planning Board continues two applications pending further review. The board unanimously voted to defer the public hearing for a special permit at 21 Central and 7 Marshfield Avenue until September 10 while applicants complete Department of Environmental Protection waterways review. Board
Government · Planning Board
Scituate Planning Board Delays South River Marina Hearing Until September
Scituate Planning Board extends South River Marina hearing to September, citing DEP delay.
Government · Select Board
Select Board approves water, sewer rate increases for FY27
Select Board approves dual utility rate increases starting July 1, 2026. The board voted 4-1 on a water rate increase combining 1 percent base and 5 percent usage increases, totaling approximately $24 annually to the average ratepayer, addressing a shortfall of approximately $223,000. The sewer
Government · Select Board
Scituate Select Board adopts outdoor dining rules, sets water and sewer rate hikes for FY27
Scituate Select Board approves flood resilience plans, outdoor dining rules, and six committee appointments at wide-ranging May 26 meeting.
Government · Historical Commission
Historical Commission advances preservation awards, continues demolition review
Historical Commission establishes new preservation awards program and continues demolition review of 1885 home. The Commission unanimously approved its April minutes and voted to launch a Preservation Awards program with a June 1 application deadline and presentation at Heritage Days in August,
Government · Zoning Board
Scituate ZBA Grants Six-Part Zoning Relief for Country Way Condo Project
Scituate Zoning Board approves six-part relief for five-unit condo project adjacent to public drinking water pond.
Government · Affordable Housing Trust
Scituate Housing Trust discusses Old Gates funding, advances grant program
Scituate's Affordable Housing Trust considers potential contribution toward Old Gates housing project. The Trust discussed a $100,000 to $200,000 contribution toward the Grantham Group-led development and confirmed a timeline for relaunching its Small Repairs Grant Program with applications opening
Government · Conservation Commission
Conservation Commission issues order of conditions for Crescent Avenue
Scituate Conservation Commission issues order of conditions on Crescent Avenue. The commission voted unanimously to close the Notice of Intent hearing and issue an Order of Conditions for Charles Pollard's addition at 50 Crescent Avenue. In after-the-fact determinations, the commission voted 4-1 to
Government · Conservation
Scituate Conservation Commission Approves Shed in Wetland Buffer, Plans Brook Study
SCITUATE -- May 18, 2026, Scituate Conservation Commission issues two negative determinations and debates how to prevent wetland buffer violations before they happen. The commission voted 4-1 on May 18 to allow a concrete
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