For informational purposes only
Posted 1.6.25
TOWN OF SCITUATE
TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
Thursday, January 8, 2026 @ 5:30 P.M.
Scituate High School
94 Trimtown 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:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81243292388?pwd=aUU3aHg4cmRaME5jaE83R1pyTlQ5dz09
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
A. The Town Council may convene into Executive/Closed session pursuant to R.I.G.L. § 42-46-5 (a)(2) Pending Litigation (Scituate v. Riley, PC-2023-06218). Discussion and/or Potential action, announcement and/or vote(s) from Executive Session and/or Open Session concerning pending litigation regarding Scituate v. Riley, PC-2023-06218.
B. The Town Council may convene into Executive Session to discuss, take possible action, and/or vote pursuant to the relevant requirements of R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-46-5 (a) Subsection (1), a discussion of the job performance, character, or physical or mental health of a person or persons, specifically to allow the Town Council to conduct interviews of potential Department of Public Works Director candidates, provided that such person or persons affected shall have been notified in advance in writing and advised that they may require that the discussion be held at an open meeting. Discussion and/or Potential action, announcement and/or vote(s) from Executive Session and/or Open Session concerning interviews of potential Department of Public Works Director candidates.
A. Acknowledgment of the retirement of Kirk Loiselle, as Department of Public Works Director
B. Update from the Human Resource Committee (“HRC”); Determination of next steps, including, without limitation, authorizing the Town Solicitor’s Office to review, edit and clarify recommended personnel policy changes from the HRC and human resources consultant, TMDA HR Solutions, setting up future workshop meeting(s) to discuss, review and begin the process to amend (1) the Town of Scituate Human Resource Manual and (2) employee job descriptions.
A. First Reading of Ordinance 26-01, amending Section 34 of Article II, Sections 60 & 61 of Article IV of Chapter 3 of the Code of Ordinances and adding a new Section 62 to Article IV of Chapter 3 of the Code of Ordinances: Proposed amendments to the Animal Control violation/citation penalties and adding a new fee schedule to cover the administrative costs for the care of shelter animals as recommended by the Animal Control Director and Police Chief.
B. First Reading of Ordinance 26-02, amending Section 4 of Article I of Chapter 6 of the Code of Ordinances: Proposed amendment to increase the BV (Beverage Victualing) Liquor License limit from 3 to 4 total licenses as requested by Michael DiFazio, owner of DiFazio Farm & Winery.
A. Approval of Town Council meeting minutes:
i. Regular Meeting – December 11, 2025
ii. Closed Session – December 11, 2025
iii. Joint Meeting Plan Commission/Town Council November 13, 2025
iv. Regular Meeting – November 13, 2025 Amended Minutes
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
C. Abatements and Additions: See attached
D. Correspondence: None
E. Joint Pole Location(s): None
F. Re-Appointments and Re-Establishment of Ad-hoc Committees:
i. Budget Committee – Term ending 12/31/2026
a. George Kuzmowycz
b. Raymond Grigelevich
c. Theresa Yeaw
d. Theodore Przybyla
e. Dean Huff
f. Gary Grande
g. Jason Parmelee
h. Charles Collins, Jr.
i. David M. D’Agostino
j. Peter Muesert
k. Timothy McCormick
ii. Clayville Schoolhouse Revitalization Committee – Term expiring 12/31/2026
a. Fred Faria
b. Kimberly Smith
c. Robert Raimbeault
iii. Human Resource Committee – Term expiring 12/31/2026
a. Brian Grossguth
b. Salvatore Lombardi
c. Margaret Long
d. Martha Bower
e. Abbie Groves
f. Gary Grande
iv. Sustainability Imitative Committee – Term expiring 12/31/2026
a. Jenna Ruthaford
b. Monique Rossignol
c. Jennifer Rudolph
d. Robert Franzblau
e. Gregory Thuotte
f. Ellen Asermely
v. Scituate Historic Informational Signage Committee – Term expiring 12/31/2026
a. Fred Faria
b. Dean Huff
c. David Ellingwood
d. Thomas Angel
vi. Threat Assessment Committee – Term expiring 12/31/2026
a. Eric Rollinson
b. John Robinson
vii. Police Constables – see attached
viii. Town Officials & other assigned responsibilities – see attached
G. Resignations & Retirements: NONE
H. Authorization to post for open positions: NONE
I. 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 12/31/2026
a. David Mink
J. Town Council Yearly Schedule
K. Request from Stephen Marandola, Eastern Properties, Inc., for the Town to accept Cedars Estate/Woodcrest Drive as a Town Road.
i. Early Town Expenses $ 89,129.83
ii. Regular Town Expenses $ 418,330.73
A. Sustainability Initiative Committee – term expiring 12/31/2026. Names submitted:
A. Appointment of Department of Public Works Director, including establishment of salary and benefits, with other terms and conditions of employment consistent with the Town of Scituate Human Resource Manual. Potential Candidates are Dean Randall, Brandon Cucino, Stephen Mattscheck, Judah Boulet, and Daniel Bourassa.
B. Approval of the SubLessee Agreement with WED Shun I, LLC (“SubLessee Agreement”), as a contractual further assurance requirement of the Net-Metering/Power Purchase Agreement with Green Development, LLC (“Net-Metering Agreement”), previously approved by the Town Council on June 14, 2018; Authorization of the Town Council President to execute said SubLessee Agreement and any and all ancillary documents to effectuate the foregoing and the Net-Metering Agreement originally authorized on June 14, 2018.
C. Request from the Scituate Business Association to expend $840.00 from the ARPA Matching Grant Allocation. Funds will be used toward the purchase of a storage unit needed to store supplies used for the annual Christmas in the Villages event.
D. Authorization for the Hope Legacy Project Committee to seek funding to implement improvements to Hope Park as recommended in the Connecting with Hope Vision Plan.