Scituate, Rhode Island

Town Council Meeting

School Committee Meeting

The committee will consider a consent agenda that includes approval of June meeting minutes, General Fund bills of $399,758.43, Grant Fund bills of $34,571.21, and a $12,149.43 budget transfer. New business items include ratifying the ESP custodian contract, adopting the 2026‑2027 school calendar, and a resolution allowing the superintendent to approve $126,791 in change orders financed by $3.5 million school bonds. Additional actions include approving several staff contracts, awarding a water‑facility management contract to Northeast Water Solutions, increasing lunch prices, and approving the Navigate 360 contract.

• Ratification of the ESP (Custodian) Contract
• Resolution to let superintendent approve up to $126,791 in change orders financed by $3.5 M bonds
• Award of bid for Operations, Maintenance, and Management Services for Drinking Water Facilities to Northeast Water Solutions
• Request to increase Scituate School Department lunch prices
• Approval of Navigate 360 Contract

Town Council Meeting

The Town Council will consider several resolutions for the Hope Elementary School roof project, including a $28,050 change order, up to $125,000 for architect fees, and a contingency allowance of up to $126,791. They will also hold a public hearing on Ordinance 26-04 to increase the BV liquor license limit from four to five licenses. Additional agenda items include approval of a local ballot question, award of a professional audit contract to Damiano & Company, LLP, and a purchase request for two new police cruisers not to exceed $142,000.

• Resolution approving $28,050 change order for Hope Elementary School roof, financed by $3,500,000 school bonds
• Resolution approving up to $125,000 architect fees for the roof project from bond proceeds
• Second reading of Ordinance 26-04 to increase BV liquor license limit from 4 to 5
• Award of professional audit contract to Damiano & Company, LLP for total $324,580 over five years
• Purchase request for two new police cruisers, total not to exceed $142,000

Special School Committee Meeting

The Special School Committee will meet on June 30, 2026 at Scituate Town Hall. The agenda includes a discussion, possible action, and vote on the RIDE Memorandum of Agreement School Construction Amendment #1. The meeting also includes a public comment period. No other substantive items are listed.

• Discussion, action, and vote on RIDE Memorandum of Agreement School Construction Amendment #1
• Public comment period

Town Council Meeting

The Scituate Town Council will consider several actions, including a possible executive‑session discussion on collective‑bargaining and pending litigation, a presentation on State CDBG grant funds, and a public hearing to increase the beverage‑victualing liquor license limit from four to five. The council will also vote on awarding a hot‑in‑place asphalt‑recycling contract, approve a 25 % local cost‑share for FEMA generator replacements at two fire stations, and ratify a $1,342,567 school‑committee bid award to Martone Service Company.

• Ratify School Committee bid award to Martone Service Company, Inc. for $1,342,567.00
• Recommend award of Hot in‑place Asphalt Recycling contract to Highway Rehabilitation Corp. (pricing $6.07 per sq yd for 30,000‑50,000 sq yd; $5.97 per sq yd for over 50,000 sq yd)
• Approve 25 % local cost‑share from the General Fund for FEMA BRIC grant to replace standby generators at Chopmist Hill and North Scituate Fire Stations
• First reading of Ordinance 26‑04 to increase the BV liquor license limit from 4 to 5 total licenses
• Authorize salary promotions and a 3 % salary increase for non‑union employees

Town Council Meeting

The Scituate Town Council will meet to discuss and potentially vote on a resolution requesting amendments to House Bill H8546 regarding floor motions at Financial Town Meetings. The meeting will be held at Scituate Town Hall with virtual participation options available.

• Resolution supporting amendments to House Bill H8546
• Discussion and potential vote on Town Business
• Public participation via Zoom and telephone

School Committee Meeting

The Scituate School Committee will consider a revised adopted Fiscal 27 budget and an amended contract for the superintendent. It will also review design development and 60% construction documents for the Hope Elementary School roof replacement and discuss several procurement items. Additional agenda items include a request for qualifications for school construction planning, policies on non‑resident students and substitute teachers, and rates for non‑resident students for the 2026‑2027 school year.

• Submit Hope Elementary School Roof Replacement Design Development documents to RIDE‑SBA for review
• Submit Hope Elementary School Roof Replacement 60% Construction Documents to RIDE‑SBA for review
• Amended contract for Superintendent of Scituate School Department
• Revised Adopted Fiscal 27 Budget (General Fund $838,905.81, Nutrition Fund $45,087.08, Grant Fund $8,860.26)
• Rate of Non‑Resident Students for 2026‑2027 school year

Town Council Meeting

The Town Council will hold public hearings regarding a request for burial plots at 183 Westcott Road and applications for a Class BV liquor license. The body will also review bids for pavement preservation and various town hiring requests.

• Pavement preservation bids including All States Construction, Inc. (total $761,500), Felix A. Marino Co. Inc., and Sealcoating Inc.
• Public hearing for 12 burial plots at 183 Westcott Road
• Liquor license applications for DiFazio Farm and Vineyard and Groundwater Café
• Payment of town bills totaling $546,695.07
• Authorization to hire a per-diem dispatcher at $24.72 per hour

Special School Committee Meeting

The Special School Committee will discuss and vote on awarding the bid for the Hope Roof Project. The agenda also includes a call to order, the Pledge of Allegiance, a public comment period, and adjournment.

• Award of bid for the Hope Roof Project (discussion/action/vote)

Town Council Meeting

The Town Council will discuss and potentially vote on the draft budget recommended by the Budget Committee. This budget is intended for presentation to voters at the Financial Town Meeting on June 2, 2026.

• Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget
• Resolution for Tax Anticipation Note(s)
• Resolutions regarding Budget Line Items and Fund Balance
• Resolution for advancement of paving funds from RIDOT and ARPA grants

Regular School Committee Meeting

The Scituate School Committee will consider its consent agenda, including fund bills and a budget transfer, before moving to new business. New business items include an inter‑district special education agreement, an amended FY 27 budget reduction, and approval of the Director of Administration & Finance contract. A public comment period and finance report will also be presented.

• General Fund bills totaling $735,947.32
• Nutrition Fund bills totaling $51,595.86
• Budget Transfer for Central Office and District Accounts of $9,267.04
• Agreement with Northwest (Inter‑District Special Education Collaborative Agreement)
• Amended FY 27 Budget Reduction due to reduction in state aid

Special Meeting - Budget Workshop

The Scituate School Committee will hold a special budget workshop alongside the Town Budget Committee. Committee members will review and discuss the FY2026/2027 school department budget, as well as the town's operating, capital, and revenue budgets. The agenda notes potential amendments, additions, subtractions, and recommendations, with a possible vote at the end of the session.

• Review of FY2026/2027 Scituate School Department Budget
• General discussion of the town's operating budget
• General discussion of the town's capital budget
• General discussion of the town's revenue budget
• Potential amendments, additions, subtractions, and recommendations

Town Council Meeting

The Town Council will vote on a resolution designating Scituate as a PACE municipality and approving a C‑PACE agreement with the Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank. Additional items include hiring a Public Works laborer, extending a paving contract, purchasing a fire skid unit, and authorizing the Rotary Club to use school grounds for a farmer's market. The meeting also covers routine approvals of minutes, department reports, and payment of town expenses.

• Resolution to designate Scituate as a PACE municipality and approve C‑PACE agreement with Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank
• Authorization to hire Alex Blackmore for the Public Works Laborer position under the Teamsters Local 251 agreement
• Request to extend the paving contract with Pasteryak Asphalt LLC for the 2026 season
• Request to purchase a fire skid unit, cost not to exceed $11,000
• Authorization for the Rotary Club to use the parking lot and gazebo at North Scituate Elementary School for the Scituate Farmer’s Market starting May 9, 2026

School Committee Meeting

Special Meeting - Budget Workshop

The Scituate School Committee will meet to review and discuss the FY2027 budget. The session may include potential action or a vote on the school department's financial plans.

• Presentation of School Department Operating Budget
• Presentation of School Department Capital Budget

Budget Workshop

The Scituate School Committee will meet to discuss and vote on the proposed FY27 Operating and Capital Budgets. The meeting is an informational workshop with a public comment period.

• Discussion/Action/Vote: FY27 Operating Budget
• Discussion/Action/Vote: FY27 Capital Budget
• Public Comments and Questions
• Executive Session for job performance
• Meeting at Scituate High School (Auditorium)

Town Council Meeting

The Town Council will discuss standardizing human resource policies and forms used in the hiring process. The meeting will also include a roll call and an adjournment.

• Review of human resource policy standardization
• Discussion of hiring process forms
• Public participation via Zoom and phone

5:15pm - SUPERINTENDENT SEARCH COMMITTEE MEETING

The Scituate Superintendent Search Committee will meet to interview candidates during an executive session. The committee may announce votes following the conclusion of the private session.

• Executive session to interview superintendent candidates

Town Council Meeting

The Town Council will hold a public hearing to conduct the second reading of Ordinance 26-03, which would create a private family burial ordinance for family burial plots on private property. The meeting also includes discussion of kennel license renewals, approval of town expenses totaling $405,686.94, and several appointments and resolutions. Additional items include a $6,500 request for architectural services to upgrade the old Clayville Schoolhouse/Post Office building and a recommendation to hire a full‑time dispatcher.

• Second Reading of Ordinance 26-03 – proposed private family burial ordinance
• Kennel license renewals for Wanda Monroe (581 Trimtown Rd), Donna Rosciti (1324 Chopmist Hill Rd), John Washburn (1153 Hartford Pike), Anne Hubbard (177 Trimtown Rd)
• Payment of town bills: Early expenses $185,021.68; Regular expenses $220,665.26
• Request for $6,500 architectural services to upgrade the old Clayville Schoolhouse/Post Office building
• Recommendation to hire Erik Hagstrom as full‑time dispatcher

5:15pm - SUPERINTENDENT SEARCH COMMITTEE MEETING

The Scituate Superintendent Search Committee will meet on March 12, 2026 at 5:15 p.m. at Clayville Elementary School. Members may vote to convene an executive session to interview superintendent candidates, then close and seal the session minutes before reconvening in open session. The meeting will conclude with an adjournment.

• Motion to convene executive session for superintendent candidate interviews (R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-46-5(a)(1))
• Motion to close executive session, seal minutes, and reconvene open session
• Announcement of any votes taken
• Adjournment

Regular School Committee Meeting

The Scituate School Committee will consider several budget transfers totaling $175,522, including funds for Scituate High School and accounting services. Members will also discuss and vote on the 2026/2027 SSD school calendar, an update to the 2025/2026 calendar, and award a bid for fertilization and grading at Manning Field. A second reading of Policy #9105 on electronic device use in schools will be taken.

• Budget Transfer of $40,000 for Scituate High School (Object 53222 to 53205)
• Budget Transfer of $15,000 for Accounting Services (Object 57202 to 53406)
• Budget Transfer of $120,000 for Scituate High School from various accounts
• Vote on 2026/2027 SSD School Calendar
• Award of bid for fertilization and grading service for Manning Field

CANCELLED - Feb. 26, 2026 - Special Town Council Meeting

The special Town Council meeting set for Feb. 26, 2026 was cancelled. No agenda items will be acted upon. The agenda listed procedural items such as a resignation, HR policy reviews, and standard meeting steps, but none will be decided.

• Resignation of Brandon Cucino, Mechanic, Department of Public Works
• Authorization to post internal Mechanic position for Department of Public Works
• Review of standardization of Human Resource application and job posting forms
• Discussion of topics for the next meeting
• Planned adjournment

Town Council Meeting

The Scituate Town Council will hold public hearings on three ordinances, including changes to animal‑control citation penalties and a new fee schedule, an increase to the beverage‑victualing liquor license limit, and a private family burial ordinance. The council will also vote on hiring a new Director of Public Works with a starting annual salary of $100,000. Additional items include approval of town‑expense payments and a joint‑pole installation on Countryside Lane.

• Ordinance 26-01: amend animal control penalties and add a fee schedule for shelter animal care
• Ordinance 26-02: increase the BV liquor license limit for DiFazio Farm & Winery
• Ordinance 26-03: create a private family burial ordinance for burial plots on private property
• Authorization to hire Stephen Mattscheck as Director of Public Works at $100,000 annual salary (rising to $105,000 after six months)
• Joint pole installation – one 35/3 JO pole on Countryside Lane

Special School Committee Meeting

The Scituate School Committee will meet to discuss and potentially vote on the selection process for a new Superintendent of Schools. The meeting also includes an executive session to discuss the job performance of an individual.

• Selection process for a New Superintendent of Schools
• Executive session regarding the job performance of an individual

Regular School Committee Meeting

The Scituate School Committee will meet to discuss budget updates, FY27 planning, and a first reading of a policy regarding electronic devices in schools. The session includes a building tour of Hope Elementary School and executive sessions on collective bargaining and student privacy.

• General Fund bills of $1,033,337.30, Grant Fund bills of $66,051.64, and Nutrition Fund bills of $40,304.98
• Budget transfer for Central Office and District Accounts of $5,901,133.16
• First reading of Policy #9105 Use of Electronic Devices in Schools
• RFP for Manning Field Repair
• RFP for Manning Field Fertilization and Grading Services

Town Council Meeting

The Town Council will discuss the appointment of a Department of Public Works Director and review proposed ordinances regarding animal control fees and liquor licenses. The body will also consider personnel policy changes and the acceptance of Cedars Estate/Woodcrest Drive as a town road.

• Ordinance 26-01: Proposed animal control violation penalties and new shelter animal care fees
• Ordinance 26-02: Proposed increase of BV Liquor License limit from 3 to 4 for DiFazio Farm & Winery
• Request to expend $840.00 from ARPA Matching Grant for Scituate Business Association storage
• Payment of $89,129.83 in early town expenses and $418,330.73 in regular town expenses
• Request from Eastern Properties, Inc. to accept Cedars Estate/Woodcrest Drive as a Town Road

Regular School Committee Meeting

The School Committee will elect a new Chairperson and Clerk and conduct a building tour of Scituate Middle School. The body will also consider appointments and requests for proposals regarding the school lunch program and Manning Field maintenance.

• General Fund bills of $526,420.39, Grant Fund bills of $43,727.31, and Nutrition Fund bills of $29,679.33
• Budget transfer of $177,758.96 for Central Office and District Accounts
• Budget transfer of $6,200.00 from SMS Tech Hardware to SMS Music
• RFP for School Lunch Program
• RFP for Manning Field Maintenance/Repair