For informational purposes only
Posted 9.4.26
TOWN OF SCITUATE
TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
Thursday, September 10, 2026 @ 6:30 pm
Scituate High School
94 Trimtown Road (location change)
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
AMENDED* 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/Closed session pursuant to R.I.G.L. § 42-46-5 (a)(2) Potential Litigation (regarding Ordinance Chapter 15, Article II, Division 2). Discussion and/or Potential action, announcement and/or vote(s) from Executive Session and/or Open Session concerning pending litigation regarding Ordinance Chapter 15, Article II, Division 2.
C. Motion to close Executive Session / Motion to seal Executive Session minutes / Announcement of Vote(s) in Executive Session, if any.
A. Request from Segundo and Joyce Torres, owners of 394 Field Hill Road (Plat 51, Lot 93) for permission to create six burial plots on said property per Town Ordinance 26-03; any approval subject to R.I. Department of Health requirements and any other applicable state regulations
B. First Reading of Ordinance 26-07: Proposed Amendments to Chapter 75, Article IV, Section 4.9 – Floodplain District Regulations of the Town of Scituate Code of Ordinances
C. First Reading of Ordinance 26-08: Proposed Amendments to Chapter 15, Article II, Division 5 – Tax Credit In Lieu of Tax Exemption for Disabled Veterans with a One Hundred Percent (100%) Service Connected Disability for War Veterans and Disabled War Veterans.
A. Approval of Town Council meeting minutes:
i. Regular Meeting – August 13, 2026
ii. Closed Session – August 13, 2026
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: NONE
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: NONE
J. Ratification of the Subaward Agreement between the Town of Scituate and the State of Rhode Island Pandemic Recovery Office, CPF Community Libraires Municipal Grant
K. Ratification of the Executive Order 26-01 Declaring a State of Emergency regarding the National Flood Insurance Program and implementing enforcement of Ordinance 26-07
L. Payment of Town Bills:
| i. | Early Town Expenses | $ 271,634.33 |
| ii. | EFT Early Expenses | $ 49,834.65 |
| iii. | GOB Run | $ 8,990.07 |
| iv. | Regular Town Expenses | $ 229,896.09 |
| v. | EFT Regular Expenses | $ 8,158.42 |
A. Resolution Approving $50,000 Award to Peregrine Group, LLC For Owner’s Project Manager Services for Hope Elementary School Roof Project to be Paid From $3,500,000 of Bonds Issued for School Capital Projects
A. Request from EMA Director Robinson to complete the purchase of a pick-up truck using $10,000 from FY26-27 Capital
B. Request from EMA Director Robinson to purchase a stretcher and power loader using funds from the Capital GOB Fund 607, account 607 4 425/0301, cost not to exceed $36,000
A. In honor of the 250th Anniversary of the United States of America, Wayne Carlow will perform his original, patriotic song “I Love Old Glory”, which won the North American Country Music International Number One Award.