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

 

 

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:

 

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.

 

5.   Regular Meeting call to order – Council President – Beginning no earlier than 7:00 P.M.

 

6.   Proclamations, Presentations and Acknowledgements—Review, Discussion and/or Potential action and/or Vote: None

 

7.   Public Hearings—Review, Discussion and/or Potential Action and/or Vote (Note: No virtual participation on these public hearing items):

 

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.

 

8.   Public comment for items not on the agenda

 

9.   Consent Items—Review, Discussion and/or Potential Action and/or Vote:

 

A.   Approval of Town Council meeting minutes:

 

i.    Regular Meeting – August 13, 2026

ii.   Closed Session – August 13, 2026

 

B.   Department Reports

 

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

 

10. Appointments—Review, Discussion and/or Potential Action and/or Vote: NONE

 

11. Resolutions—Review, Discussion and/or Potential Action and/or Vote:

 

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

 

12. Town Business—Review, Discussion and/or Potential Action and/or Vote:

 

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

 

13. Proclamations, Presentations and Acknowledgements—Review, Discussion and/or Potential Action and/or Vote:

 

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.

 

14. Adjournment of Meeting

 

 

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