Scituate Select Board approves $2.4 million bond over FEMA delays. The board voted unanimously to issue the bond anticipation note to Truist Securities at 4 percent coupon and 2.78 percent net interest cost, covering a gap in expected FEMA reimbursement for storm damage repairs. Finance Director
Scituate Conservation Commission approves four residential and commercial permits. The Commission, chaired by Frank Snow, issued Orders of Conditions for utilities work at 71 Front Street, an addition and garage at 232 Country Way, septic replacement on Garfield Street, and a new coastal dwelling
Eight Scituate property transfers were recorded between July 3 and Aug. 1, five of them market sales ranging from $700,000 to $2,334,000, with a median of $929,000. The month's top transaction was 17 Ocean Ave, which sold for $2,334,000 on July 7.
Scituate traffic committee conditionally approves 7 Dunbar Lane curb cut. The Traffic Rules and Regulations Committee voted to accept the curb cut request contingent on building permit issuance after hearing from multiple abutters, including Lauren Allansmith of 65 First Parish Road, who requested
Scituate Planning Board approves mixed-use development at 13 Ford Place with design waivers. The board voted unanimously (5-0) to approve applicant John O'Keefe's mixed-use building containing 575 square feet of workshop space and a one-bedroom apartment in the Village Center and Neighborhood
Scituate Financial Forecast Committee approves FY27 amendment and faces $2.4M FEMA deficit. The committee unanimously amended the FY27 forecast to support $176,286 in OPEB Liability funding and $123,675 for Workers Compensation, restoring $299,961 in available state aid revenue, Finance Director
Select Board approves special events and $1.5M in contracts.
The Scituate Select Board unanimously awarded $1.497 million to Ardent Group Inc. for First Parish Road Sewer Pump Station replacement (5-0 vote) and contracts to G.B. Hastie for $85,535 for Transfer Station gate replacement and Weston &
Scituate Historical Commission completes preservation planning, appoints new members. The Commission voted 4-0 to approve its June 2026 minutes and is in final stages of completing its heritage preservation plan through Heritage Strategies. Commissioner Jim Glinski will draft a revised demolition