Scituate's Select Board voted to permanently protect eight town-owned properties, capping a decade-long conservation effort. Chair Susan Harrison recused herself because of her ties to the Appleton Field Community Garden, one of the parcels covered.
Scituate Select Board approved $5 million in Community Preservation Act funding for Gates Apartments, a 63-unit affordable housing project for seniors that would bring the town to approximately 7 percent affordable housing and safe harbor status against state-mandated regional housing projects.
Scituate Select Board backs $8.8M in harbor park and housing borrowing. The board voted 4-1 to recommend $3,835,165 for Pier 44 Park construction, a day after the Advisory Committee rejected it 1-2, and 4-1 to commit $5 million toward the $33 million Gates Apartments affordable-housing project.
Scituate Select Board holds annual retreat to establish 26 priorities for fiscal 2026-2027. All five board members attended the meeting at Scituate Maritime Center to address fiscal pressures and set the coming year's agenda.
Scituate Select Board approves 2026 Fishermen's Fest, strips out a proposed beer tent after pushback.
Scituate Select Board approves three-year police labor agreement and four municipal contracts. The Memorandum of Agreement with MassCOP Local 461 establishes 2.5 percent annual wage increases for fiscal years 2027 through 2029, introduces specialist stipends ranging from $250 to $2,500,
The Scituate Select Board voted unanimously to expand Scituate Boat Works' seasonal slip use and launch a Maritime Center art contest.
Scituate Select Board approves harbor storage expansion and launches art competition. The board unanimously endorsed amendments to the Scituate Boat Works Agreement, expanding slip use for boat staging during shoulder seasons (April 15-May 14 and October 16-November 14) and generating approximately
The Scituate Select Board voted 5-0 to raise the maximum beach parking fine from $50 to $150, effective August 10.
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
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