Government · Zoning Board
Scituate ZBA Approves Four Housing Permits, Delays Fourth-Unit Conversion at Glades Road
Scituate's Zoning Board of Appeals approved four special permits and continued two applications at its January 15 meeting.
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Government · Sister City Ireland, Cork County Committee
Sister City Ireland, Cork County Committee plans Lughnasadh Games and spring food festival.
Sister City Ireland, Cork County Committee moves forward on twin cultural initiatives. Skip Fernandez is pursuing approval for a Gaelic Football event during Heritage Days, tentatively called the Lughnasadh Games, with support from Kevin Clancy of The Galway Girl and the Recreation Department.
Government · Commission on Disabilities
Commission on Disabilities explores film forum venue alternatives
Scituate Commission on Disabilities addresses film forum venue uncertainty. Chair Megan Sommer reported that the proposed March date at The Reel, initially funded by a Scituate Education Foundation grant, no longer works, prompting the commission to explore alternative locations including the
Government · Beach Commission
Beach Commission plans spring grass planting with high school volunteers
Beach Commission plans April grass planting with high school student volunteers. Members Lizzie Capiau-Piscitello, Kelly Bower, and Chris Mason discussed spring initiatives including outreach to Scituate High School for students seeking community service credit. The commission received updates on
Government · Water Resources Commission
Water Resources Commission approves December minutes, discusses desalination subcommittee work.
Water Resources Commission approves December minutes, discusses 2026 membership needs. Chair Bruce Arbonies led the January 13 meeting, during which the Commission unanimously approved its December 2025 meeting minutes and reported that two member positions will open in 2026. Vice Chair Bob Murray
Government · Economic Development Commission
Economic commission shifts to general fund, advances sidewalk priorities
Scituate Economic Development Commission shifts to general fund for fiscal 2028, advances sidewalk priorities. Chair Berry Kurland reported strong December Select Board endorsement for the commission's strategy, with budget transition to general fund line item beginning fiscal 2028. Vice Chair
Government · Scituate Bicycle Committee
Bicycle Committee advances grant projects, schedules open house for January 26.
Scituate Bicycle Committee approves Mass DOT grant for bike rack spending. Chair Nancy Werner will coordinate implementation with the Department of Public Works, with individual racks estimated at three to four thousand dollars each; the committee discussed placement on town property and potential
Government · Library Board of Trustees
Library Board approves December minutes, updates on staffing strain and system rollout.
Scituate Library Board of Trustees approves December minutes and hears director report on operational challenges ahead. Library Director Jessi Finnie told trustees that minimal staffing — with three to four absences daily last week — is straining operations and limiting the Library's ability to
Government · Community Preservation Committee
Cranberry Bog appraisal at $930,000; April timeline stalls
Scituate Community Preservation Committee defers cranberry bog purchase due to $930K appraisal ceiling. Chair Dan Fennelly noted it is not feasible to pursue both grant funding and project approval by April Town Meeting. Staff member Corey Miles will explore grants with a March application deadline
Government · Planning Board
Planning Board continues zoning bylaw hearing, splits stormwater vote
Planning Board splits contentious zoning and stormwater hearings, agrees to add grandfather clause. The board voted unanimously to continue the January 22 hearing on Section 620.4 setback and deck amendments and Stormwater General Bylaw Sections 4.A.1 and 4.A.2 after public testimony that new rules
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