Scituate
Upcoming
Advisory Committee
The Scituate Advisory Committee will discuss and vote on FY26 year-end transfers under MGL c. 44 §33B and possible expenditure limit amendments under §53E1/2. The meeting also includes approval of minutes and welcoming a new member.
- Discuss/Vote FY26 MGL c. 44 §33B Year-End Transfers
- Discuss/Vote FY26 MGL c. 44 §53E1/2 Expenditure Limit Amendments
Conservation Commission
The Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on several Notices of Intent, including a proposal to build a single-family home on a barrier beach/coastal dune at 0 Surfside Road, and septic repairs at 84 Williamsburg Lane. They will also consider amendments for driveway repaving, an addition at 232 Country Way, invasive species control at James' Landing, and other projects. Administrative items include requests for Certificates of Compliance for three sites.
- Public hearing for single-family dwelling on barrier beach/coastal dune at 0 Surfside Road (DEP#068-3227)
- Public hearing for septic repair in buffer to BVW and riverfront at 84 Williamsburg Lane (DEP#068-3245)
- Public hearing for after-the-fact amendment for driveway repaving at 81 Surfside Road (DEP#068-3136)
- Public hearing for invasive species control at James' Landing (DEP#068-XXXX)
- Certificates of Compliance requested for 29 Surfside, Cole Parkway, and Minot Beach Parking
Select Board
The Select Board will discuss and vote on a $1,139,348.50 contract for outdoor court renovations at Kazlousky Park. They will also consider new hawker/peddler licenses for The Daily Tide, Streetpops, and Sport Per Tutti, a special event permit for the First Annual Scituate Striper Tournament, and interview candidates for a Housing Authority tenant board member. Additionally, they will set voting times/locations for the September 2026 State Primary and authorize the town administrator for a Clean Water Trust sewer expansion filing.
- Vote on $1,139,348.50 contract to Dandel Construction for Kazlousky Park outdoor courts renovations
- Public hearing on National Grid pole petition at 85 Surfside Road
- New hawker/peddler licenses: The Daily Tide LLC, Streetpops, Sport Per Tutti
- Interview/vote for Scituate Housing Authority tenant board member (Mary Finegan, Lillian O'Dea)
- Allocation of $2,844.60 Transportation Network Company (ride share) fund
Capital Planning Committee
The committee will review outstanding capital projects and discuss the rolling capital plans for the fire and police departments covering fiscal years 2028 through 2031. The meeting will also include a review and approval of prior meeting minutes. No specific project approvals, dollar amounts, or public hearings are scheduled for this session.
- Fire department rolling capital plan review (FY28-FY31)
- Police department rolling capital plan review (FY28-FY31)
- Approval of prior meeting minutes
Community Preservation Committee
The Community Preservation Committee will discuss and vote on a Special Town Meeting article for the Sunset Road property, including appraisal results. They will also discuss an appraisal for the Cranberry Bog property.
- Sunset Road Property STM article with appraisal results
- Cranberry Bog Property appraisal discussion
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Scituate Zoning Board of Appeals will hear six applications, including a variance request for a lot that is not 100 feet wide at its narrowest point, using the doctrine of infectious invalidity to allow a building permit on an abutting lot. The board will also decide an appeal over whether 63 Brockton Avenue is a buildable lot, and consider special permits for residential additions and new construction.
- Variance for 7 Allen Place to allow building permit at 9 Allen Place via infectious invalidity doctrine
- Appeal of Zoning Enforcement Officer's determination on buildability of 63 Brockton Avenue (continued from June 18)
- Special permit for addition exceeding 20% gross floor area at 78 Hatherly Road
- Special permit for addition on pre-existing nonconforming lot at 41 Irving Road
- Special permit to raze and reconstruct single-family dwelling on nonconforming lot at 34 Crescent Avenue
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Scituate Zoning Board of Appeals will hear five applications, including requests for special permits and findings for residential projects on Gannett, Jericho, and Glades Roads, and an appeal regarding a buildable lot determination at 63 Brockton Avenue. A continued application for three new single-family homes with reduced frontage on a common driveway will also be considered. The board will introduce and discuss a new 40B affordable housing development called The Village at First Parish.
- Appeal of ZEO determination whether 63 Brockton Avenue is a buildable lot
- Continued application for three new homes with reduced frontage (50 ft) and common driveway under Sections 610.2 and 720
- Special permit for raze/reconstruct nonconforming dwelling at 61 Gannett Road
- Special permit for addition exceeding 20% GFA increase at 71 Jericho Road
- Finding and special permit for floodplain reconstruction at 107 Glades Road
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Bylaw Review Committee
The commission is meeting to review the results of a town meeting vote on Article 27. Members will also discuss the next steps for the general bylaw review process based on comments from town counsel.
- Review of Town Meeting vote on Warrant Article 27
- Discussion of town counsel comments on bylaw sections
Recreation Department
The Scituate Recreation Commission is meeting to discuss and vote on several policies, including a late payment policy for fields and the Vets Gym, a new food truck policy for sporting events, and approval for an MDS Cornhole Tournament. They will also receive spring/summer updates from the Director and Field Coordinator.
- Vote on late payment policy for Fields/Vets Gym
- Vote on MDS Cornhole Tournament
- Vote on food truck policy for sporting events
- Liaison reports from CPC, Beach, SPS, Visitors, Bicycle, Select Board, SHARC
Planning Board
The Scituate Planning Board will continue public hearings and administrative reviews for three property development projects. The board will address a site plan request for 18-20 Country Way, a site plan review for 13 Ford Place, and a residential subdivision application for 334 Summer Street in Norwell. One item has been continued to a future date, and the meeting will conclude with routine administrative updates.
- Continued public hearing for 18-20 Country Way (Assessor's Map 53-5-34/35)
- Site plan administrative review for 13 Ford Place (Assessor's Map 53-5-15)
- ANR residential subdivision application for 334 Summer Street, Norwell (Assessor's Map 23-1-38B)
- Routine board updates including minutes approval and liaison reports
Planning Board
The Planning Board will hold a continued public hearing for a development at 18-20 Country Way and a continued site plan review for 13 Ford Place. They will also consider an ANR plan for 334 Summer Street and discuss a modification to a stormwater permit condition for 48 Neal Gate Street. Old business and administrative items will follow.
- Continued public hearing: 18-20 Country Way (Map 53, Lots 5-34 & 5-35)
- Continued site plan administrative review: 13 Ford Place (Map 53, Lot 5-15)
- ANR plan for 334 Summer Street, Norwell (Map 23, Lot 1-38B)
- Discussion/vote on condition for stormwater permit at 48 Neal Gate Street
Board of Assessors
The Board will meet to review and accept previous meeting minutes. The primary action involves adopting revised minutes from March 26, 2025, to correct clerical errors.
- Adoption of revised March 26, 2025 meeting minutes
Select Board
The Select Board will discuss and vote on several contracts, including a $527,621.87 IT contract and a $306,138.50 fiber optic network installation. They will also consider opting into a pilot program to extend alcohol sale hours by one hour in summer 2026. Other items include collective bargaining approval, a sewer fee refund, and appointments to boards and committees.
- Vote on $527,621.87 contract to Echostar Solutions for HPE SimpliVity virtual server
- Vote on $306,138.50 contract to Comm-Tract Corp for fiber optic municipal network
- Vote on $270,000 contract for fuel tank installation and fire suppression system
- Vote on opt-in for temporary pilot extending alcohol sale hours until 2 a.m. in summer 2026
- Vote on collective bargaining agreement with Laborers' Union Local 1162 for FY27-FY29
Design Review Committee
The Design Review Committee will hold a public meeting to review a site plan and stormwater permit for a project at 7 New Driftway in the Village Center Neighborhood District/Greenbush Driftway Gateway Business Subdistrict. The applicant is Seven New Driftway, LLC. The agenda also includes approval of previous meeting minutes and other administrative items.
- Site Plan Administrative Review and Stormwater Permit for 7 New Driftway (Map 53-5-37F)
- Applicant: Seven New Driftway, LLC (John S. Barry, Manager)
- Project located in VCN-GDG-GWB district
- Approve minutes from March 31, 2026
Zoning Board of Appeals
First Parish Village, LLC is seeking a comprehensive permit for a new residential development. The project includes twenty-four dwelling units, with 25% of the units restricted for low and moderate income households.
- Comprehensive Permit application for 210, 214, and 218 First Parish Road
- Construction of 24 dwelling units
- Affordable housing requirement of 25% for low/moderate income households
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Zoning Board of Appeals will hear a request from First Parish Village, LLC for a Comprehensive Permit. The proposal involves constructing 24 dwelling units, with 25% designated for low and moderate income households.
- Comprehensive Permit application for 210, 214, and 218 First Parish Road
- Proposed construction of 24 dwelling units
- 25% of units restricted for low and moderate income households
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Scituate Zoning Board of Appeals will hear five special permit applications and a new discussion on a 40B development. Items include reconstruction of nonconforming dwellings, an appeal regarding a buildable lot, and a proposal for three new homes on reduced frontage lots.
- 61 Gannett Road: raze and reconstruct single-family dwelling
- 71 Jericho Road: addition to nonconforming dwelling (20%+ floor area increase)
- 107 Glades Road: reconstruction in floodplain district
- 63 Brockton Avenue: appeal of buildable lot determination
- New 40B application: The Village at First Parish
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider special permits for the razing and reconstruction of homes and a large addition to a nonconforming dwelling. The board will also hold an introductory discussion regarding a new 40B housing application for The Village at First Parish.
- Razing and reconstruction of a single-family home at 61 Gannett Road
- Addition to a nonconforming dwelling at 71 Jericho Road (increasing floor area by >20%)
- Razing and reconstruction of a home at 107 Glades Road within the Floodplain and Watershed Protection District
- Introductory discussion of 'The Village at First Parish' 40B application
Historical Commission
The Scituate Historical Commission will hold a public hearing on the proposed demolition of a property at 28 Maple Avenue. They will also discuss a preservation plan with Heritage Strategies and consider nominations for preservation awards.
- Demolition review – 28 Maple Ave
- Preservation Plan – Heritage Strategies
- Preservation Award Nominations
- Update on Mordecai Lincoln House
- Groveland Cemetery
Beach Commission
The Beach Commission will review ongoing beach maintenance tasks and infrastructure needs. Discussions will focus on shoreline protection, public signage, and sanitation services.
- Beachgrass planting and cleanup efforts
- Fencing at Peggotty Beach
- Installation of seal signage
- Sanitation facility updates
- Seaweed removal operations
Affordable Housing Trust
The Affordable Housing Trust will discuss and vote on the 2026 Small Repairs Grant Program, including application updates and timeline. They will also hear a presentation from South Shore Habitat for Humanity on their Critical Home Repair Program. Minutes from April and May 2026 meetings are pending approval.
- Guest speaker from Habitat for Humanity on Critical Home Repair Program
- Discussion/vote on 2026 Small Repairs Grant Program
- Approve minutes from April and May 2026
Water Resources Commission
The Water Resources Commission will receive updates on the town's water system, including TTHM levels, a new storage tank, well test site drilling, and a desalination request for proposals. The commission will also vote for a new chair and discuss social media management and subcommittee liaisons.
- Desalination RFP update
- New storage tank update
- Well test site drilling update
- TTHM update
- Chair vote
Traffic Rules and Regulations Committee
The Traffic Rules and Regulations Committee will consider new requests for pedestrian access on Tilden and Beaver Dam Roads, a speed limit change on Gannett Road, and a crosswalk on Front Street. They will also discuss and vote on the Oceanside Safety Zone.
- Tilden Road and Beaver Dam Road pedestrian access
- Gannett Road speed limit
- Front Street crosswalk
- Oceanside Safety Zone discussion and vote
- Acceptance of May 12, 2026 meeting minutes
Scituate Housing Authority (SHA)
The Scituate Housing Authority will review financial reports, discuss capital projects and tenant board policies, and consider motions to amend check signing and replace IT services.
- Review monthly financial and reconciliation reports
- Discuss tenant board member roles and policies
- Motion to amend check signing process
- Motion to replace IT services
- Motion to clarify personnel policy for vacation and sick time
Coastal Advisory Commission
The Scituate Coastal Advisory Commission will receive updates on FEMA grants, the MVP Planning Seed Project, and state/federal legislative tracking. Members will also discuss and update the town's wireless alert system.
- FEMA Grant Updates
- MVP Planning Seed Project Update
- State/Federal Legislative/Regulatory Tracking
- Discussion/Update of Wireless Alert System
Beautification Commission
The Beautification Commission will set a date for its FY28 financial meeting, where a budget will be voted on in September. They also discuss new plantings in front of the Transfer Station sign and ongoing projects at the Otis pumping station garden and Branch Street.
- Set date for FY28 financial meeting (budget vote in September)
- New plantings at Transfer Station sign
- Update on Otis pumping station garden
- Update on Branch Street project
- Approve May minutes
Scituate Bicycle Committee
The Scituate Bicycle Committee will approve meeting minutes and receive updates on bike route development, including Waterfield and Forge Road/3A. They will also discuss bike education programs, town liaison coordination, and cultural events like Bike Bingo and senior center rides.
- Waterfield bike route update
- North Scituate sewer approval coordination with DPW
- Forge Road/3A status update
- Bike racks purchased by town
- Paving planning missed Driftway
Economic Development Commission
The Scituate Economic Development Commission will meet to review pending funding applications and approve related motions. Members will also receive liaison and subcommittee reports, plus an update on local marketing initiatives. This agenda is largely procedural boilerplate, focusing on administrative updates and grant discussions.
- Review and vote on pending economic development funding applications
- Discuss subcommittee reports and local business marketing strategy
- Approve previous meeting minutes and officer reports
Conservation Commission
The Scituate Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on several proposed projects, including a pool at 82 Scituate Ave, a deck at 60 Rebecca Road, an addition at 71 Jericho Ave, a new single-family dwelling at 0 Bailey's Island, and a boat house with ten residential units at 21 Central Ave / 7 Marshfield Ave. The agenda also includes requests for continuations, a determination of applicability for a deck expansion, and administrative items such as open space, minor modifications, orders of conditions, certificate of compliance, and enforcement.
- Boat house and 10 residential units at 21 Central Ave / 7 Marshfield Ave (continuation requested to Oct 5, 2026)
- New single-family dwelling and septic at 0 Bailey's Island (continued from Dec 2025)
- Multi-family building and parking at 18 & 20 Country Way (continuation requested to Jul 20, 2026)
- Three single-family dwellings at 90-96 Stockbridge Rd (continuation requested to Aug 3, 2026)
- Deck expansion at 154 Hatherly Road (continued from Jun 1, 2026)
Planning Board
The Planning Board unanimously approved Site Plan Administrative Reviews for two accessory dwelling units: a new ADU at 78 Hatherly Road and an existing detached ADU at 82 Elm Street Rear. Both approvals include conditions such as no short-term rental use and compliance with all town codes.
- Approved new ADU at 78 Hatherly Road (5-0)
- Approved existing ADU at 82 Elm Street Rear (5-0)
Select Board
The Select Board unanimously approved the sale of $32,300,000 in General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes to J.P. Morgan Securities at a net interest cost of 2.6% for the new school. They also approved a special event permit for the Knights of Columbus carnival on Cole Parkway, July 7-11, and a new Hawker and Peddler license for Shorebreak Coffee, a mobile coffee trailer.
- Approved $32.3M bond anticipation notes at 2.6% net interest (4-0)
- Approved special event permit for Knights of Columbus carnival (4-0)
- Approved new Hawker and Peddler license for Shorebreak Coffee (4-0)
- Proclamation recognizing June as LGBTQIA+ Pride Month