The Historical Commission advanced its Heritage Strategies preservation plan toward final review. Chair Doug Smith will distribute chapters one through six to members, and consultant Peter Benton will provide an executive summary before the next meeting. The five-member commission unanimously
SCITUATE -- March 19, 2026, Scituate Zoning Board signals it will not allow a fourth residential unit at a Minot Beach non-conforming building, continuing the matter to April. The board, deliberating the application of
Scituate property committee unanimously approved prior minutes and advanced multiple restoration work streams. Vice-Chair Jim Glinski reported ongoing negotiations with the state Historical Commission regarding Main House construction dating and First Period status eligibility; the committee and
Scituate Affordable Housing Trust explores partnerships while advancing group home project. Chair Stephen Irish announced the Trust is rescheduling with Scituate Housing Authority Director Deb Schwartz to align services. Member James Duff reported Habitat for Humanity has proposed collaborating on
Water Resources Commission approves February minutes and discusses water quality challenges. The commission unanimously approved amended February meeting minutes and addressed elevated TTHM levels, which again exceeded regulatory limits and prompted resident notification. The Desalination
Scituate Conservation Commission permits two residential projects, continues others. The commission voted 6-0 to close its hearing and issue an Order of Conditions for a residential reconstruction on Country Club Circle, and voted 5-0 to close its hearing on a barrier beach home rebuild at 164
SCITUATE -- March 16, 2026, Scituate Conservation Commission closes contentious Turner Road dune hearing after three rounds of peer review. The commission voted 5-0 on March 16 to end the public hearing on a
Sister City Committee advances food festival and documentary preservation project. The "Sister City Project International Food Festival" will be held May 3rd at the Senior Center from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., expecting 100 to 140 attendees at $25-30 per ticket, with caterer Lavishly Dunn finalizing the
Scituate Recreation Commission votes support for Little League field upgrades and shed replacement. At its March 12 meeting, the commission voted unanimously to support improvements to Purple Dinosaur Field including an all-dirt infield with official softball dimensions, as well as a new
Planning Board defers 18-20 Country Way decision to June; requires applicant relief. The board voted unanimously to continue the Major Site Plan Administrative Review for applicant James Trenz's proposed multi-family building at 18-20 Country Way until June 25, pending completion of environmental
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