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For informational purposes only
Posted 8.08.25
TOWN OF SCITUATE
TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
Thursday, August 14, 2025 @ 6:30 PM
Scituate Senior Center
1315 Chopmist Hill Road
N. Scituate, RI 02857
The Town has set up the following internet video conference and telephonic access capabilities for remote public participation for items other than public hearings:
By internet/Zoom at:
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Dial via telephone:
888 788 0099 US Toll-free
Meeting ID: 812 4329 2388
Passcode: 132310
The above virtual access option is being provided only as a convenience and is not an official “location” where meeting access is guaranteed. The only way to guarantee complete access to the meeting is to attend physically, in-person at the physical location listed above
AGENDA
Attachments are available to view on our website www.scituateri.org
1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Call to order – Town Council President
3. Roll Call – Town Clerk
4. Possible Motion(s) to convene into Closed/Executive Session:
5. Motion to close Executive Session / Motion to seal Executive Session minutes / Announcement of Vote(s) in Executive Session, if any.
A. The Town Council may convene into Executive Session to discuss, take possible action, and/or vote pursuant to the relevant requirements of R.I.G.L. § 42-46-5(a) Subsection (2) Pending Litigation (National Opioid Litigation). Discussion and/or Potential action, announcement and/or vote(s) from Executive Session and/or Open Session concerning National Opioid Litigation.
6. Regular Meeting call to order – Council President – Beginning no earlier than 7:00 P.M.
7. Proclamations, Presentations and Acknowledgements—Review, Discussion and/or Potential Action and/or Vote:
A. Jameson Marsocci- Volunteer work for the Conservation Commission and Land Trust
8. Public Hearings—Review, Discussion and/or Potential Action and/or Vote (Note: No virtual participation on these public hearing items): None
9. Public comment for items not on the agenda
10. Consent Items—Review, Discussion and/or Potential Action and/or Vote:
A. Approval of Town Council meeting minutes:
i. Closed Session – July 10, 2025
ii. Regular Meeting – July 10, 2025
i. Town Clerk
ii. Public Works
iii. Building Official/Zoning
iv. Police
v. Treasurer
vi. Senior Services
vii. Human Services
viii. EMA
ix. Recreation
x. Conservation Commission/Land Trust
xi. American Rescue Plan Act (“ARPA”) Funds
A. Abatements and Additions: None
B. Correspondence: None
C. Joint Pole Location(s):
i. William Henry Road-Installing new pole P36-50
D. Re-Appointments: None
E. Resignations & Retirements:
i. Gary Tracey - Senior Services Department
F. Authorization to post for open positions:
i. Senior Services per diem position for driving/kitchen
G. Licenses—subject to receipt of all required paperwork, all State and Local permits, and compliance with all stipulations, rules and regulations as previously required by the Town Council:
i. Private Investigator, term expiring 12/31/2025
a. Gregory Long
| i. | Old Budget Early Town Expenses | $48,192.88 |
| ii. | New Budget Early Town Expenses | $256,518.22 |
| iii. | GOB Check Run | $11,393.43 |
| iv. | Old Budget Regular Town Expenses | $26,247.70 |
| v. | New Budget Regular Town Expenses | $283,067.13 |
11. Appointments—Review, Discussion and/or Potential Action and/or Vote:
A. Scituate 250th Committee, Names submitted:
i. Micheline Lombardi
ii. Steven Kornatz
12. Resolutions—Review, Discussion and/or Potential Action and/or Vote:
A. Resolution Approving $424,369 Award for Scituate Middle School Entrance Relocation Contract to Be Paid From $3,500,000 of Bonds Issued for School Capital Projects
B. Resolution Approving $266,295 Award for North Scituate Elementary Corridor Renovation Contract to Be Paid From $3,500,000 of Bonds Issued for School Capital Projects
C. Resolution Approving Further Change Orders to North Scituate Fire Alarm Contract for Financing by $3,500,000 of Bonds Issued for School Capital Projects
D. Resolution Approving $324,950 Award and Change Order for Fire Alarm Upgrades at Clayville Elementary School to Be Paid From $3,500,000 Of Bonds Issued for School Capital Projects
13. Town Business—Review, Discussion and/or Potential Action and/or Vote:
A. Creation of an Economic Development Committee
B. Consideration of request from Michael DiFazio, owner of DiFazio Farm & Winery, to amend Ordinance § 6-4. Liquor Licenses limited, increasing the number of BV (Beverage Victualing) Licenses allowed in Town; currently the ordinance limits the Town to three BV Licenses.
14. Adjournment of Meeting