Scituate Select Board Meeting - 09-01-2026

The Scituate Select Board meeting held on September 1, 2026, covered a range of community and municipal topics with a strong focus on procurement and contract approvals. Key procurement discussions included the approval of a three-year contract with SCS Field Engineers for landfill flare monitoring services, continuation of groundwater well monitoring and permitting contracts, and awarding a $388,000 contract to Village Green Construction for the face house restoration project. The board also reviewed capital plan articles for an upcoming special town meeting, including funding options for a new police firing range and replacement of a DPW truck, with detailed financial considerations presented. Additionally, the board approved special event permits, including the Rooted and Wellness event, and debated the inclusion of a beer tent at the Fisherman's Festival, ultimately approving the festival without the beer tent pending further planning. Policy discussions touched on updates to collective bargaining agreements for police officers, including wage increases and implementation of in-car video systems. The meeting concluded with procedural items such as traffic rule considerations and meeting minutes approval.