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
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
Scituate Senior Center board approves prior minutes, explores volunteer snow-removal program. The Council on Aging Board heard from Outreach Coordinator Jeanine Chisholm about expanding services for seniors over 60 and disabled residents, including a potential "Snow Angels" program connecting
Scituate Capital Planning reviews equipment purchases and planning for fiscal years 2028 to 2031. Chair Mike Gibson's committee reviewed completed capital purchases including a bucket truck that came in $86,000 under budget and Truck #107 now in service with $47,000 remaining in its project balance
The Scituate Beach Commission voted to approve seal signage and addressed facility and access concerns during its March meeting. The commission supported seal signage proposed by Whale and Dolphin Conservation, presented by Lauren Brandkamp and Carolyn Gunther. Members heard reports on recent
The Financial Forecast Committee approved amendments to the FY27 budget forecast to address a $202,344 shortfall. Finance Director Nancy Holt reported the Mayflower Municipal Health Group voted a 10 percent rate increase for FY27, which would obligate over $6 million in reserves. The committee
Advisory Committee reallocates OPEB reserves to address health insurance spike. Town Administrator Jim Boudreau presented the FY27 general fund budget at a joint hearing with the Select Board, reporting that health insurance rates jumped 10 percent rather than the expected 7.5 percent increase. The
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