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News/Events - Meeting Minutes
October 2009
Reminder: Special Town Meeting, 11/2
REMINDER:
Special Town Meeting, Monday, November 2, 7 p.m. at the High School Gym.
Warrant for Special Town Meeting, 11/22/09 - PDF
Advisory Committee Booklet - PDF
Advisory Committee Booklet for Special Town Meeting 11/2, Available for Download
Special Town Meeting, November 2, 2009
Advisory Committee Booklet - PDF
Comcast Channels 10 and 22, Restored, 10/21
TOWN OF SCITUATE MASSACHUSETTS
Comcast has restored the signal for the Community Television stations 10 and 22 in Scituate. Thank you for your patience.
Listing of Flu Vaccine Clinics
TOWN OF SCITUATE MASSACHUSETTS
Available flu vaccine clinics are listed at:
http://www.masspro.org
Scituate Bd. of Health still has not received adequate seasonal flu vaccine for reg. clinics. We don't have a timeline for delivery of swine flu vaccine to local public health. MDPH has informed us to cancel all school clinics scheduled for November.
Scituate Beatification Commission Announce 2009 Award Winners
Scituate Beautification Commission Announces 2009
Front Street Merchants Flower Program Winners
Scituate, MA October 15, 2009. The Scituate Beautification Commission selected winners in two categories: flower boxes and urns, in this year’s Front Street Merchants Flower Program. The Commission awarded First Place in the Window Box category to Joye for its charming combination of geraniums, petunias, bocapa and birdhouses. First place for Urns went to Scituate Federal Savings Bank for its bountiful collection of coleus plants. Several additional businesses, including Phin’s Restaurant, Flowers & Festivities, Riva’s Restaurant and Native were recognized for their outstanding arrangements.
The Flower Box Program is part of an annual drive sponsored by the Beautification Commission to make the harbor side a more attractive place for residents and visitors to shop, dine and stroll. As part of the program each Front St. merchant is allotted a $50 voucher to purchase flowers for the purpose of enhancing their storefront. “The flower boxes garner a great deal of attention throughout the spring and summer months,” says program coordinator, Kathy Hillman. This year was no exception as Front Street Merchants delighted passersby with a dazzling display of flowers and foliage in full bloom. “With so many lovely arrangements it is always hard for committee members to choose a winner,” adds Donna Bangert, Chairperson of the Beautification Commission. From Town Pier to Satuit Brook each merchant demonstrated the beauty and charm that attracts so many visitors to this picturesque coastal community.
The Beautification Commission has plans to extend the program to additional businesses next year. Other programs sponsored by the Beautification Commission include Adopt-A-Lots and Ship-Shape Day, a Town-wide volunteer clean-up effort that takes place each spring. For more information on these community programs please visit the Scituate Beautification Commission home page at www.town.scituate.ma.us/beautification or contact the Beautification Commission directly at sbc@town.scituate.ma.us.
Joye Flower Boxes
Sales Clerk Rosemary Nelson, , is shown tending to the flower boxes outside of Joye gift shop at 196 Front Street, owned by Nancy Levanchy.
Scituate Federal Savings Bank Flower Urns
Kathy Hillman (left) is pictured with Judy Rego, Branch Manager of Scituate Federal Savings and Loan, who cared for the plants arranged by Kathy Hayes at 72 Front Street.
Public Service Reminder: Chimney-Wood Stove Safety
TOWN OF SCITUATE MASSACHUSETTS
PUBLIC SERVICE REMINDER:
CHIMNEY-WOOD STOVE SAFETY
With another cold New England winter ahead of us and the cost of home heating fuel on the rise, energy conscious people are installing wood, pellet, coal and gas stoves in their homes. It is important that people educate themselves on chimney and stove safety so they can protect their families and property throughout the winter season. All chimney and solid fuel heating appliances must be permitted, properly installed and inspected. A permit from the Building Department must be obtained prior to installation and the Building Inspector must inspect the unit prior to its use. Every solid fuel-burning appliance must have a label from the manufacturer showing all clearances. “Homemade” or unlabelled stoves are not allowed in Massachusetts. Please consider the following tips when installing and using your chimney or stove:
• Always read the manufacturer’s label and the applicable State Building Codes prior to installation for required clearances and floor protection.
• It is recommended that a licensed professional perform the installation.
• It is important to maintain at least 36 inches of space around the appliance keeping combustibles such as rugs, curtains and furniture from coming in contact with the stove.
• Solid-fuel heating appliances cannot share a common flue with chimney flues utilized by other solid-fuel, fossil fuel or gas-fired appliances.
• Remember to check and clean your chimney and stovepipe carefully each year before the heating season and make any needed repairs prior to use.
• Do not use chimney sweep logs in place of annual cleaning.
• Stove users should always dispose of ashes in a metal bucket with a lid on it. Never use plastic or cardboard boxes.
• Never leave children unattended near a chimney or stove.
• Remember to change the batteries in smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors twice a year.
You can obtain a permit application from the Building Department located at Town Hall or print one from the Town of Scituate website www.town.scituate.ma.us, under the Inspections page. Please call the Building Department at 781-545-8716 if you should have any questions.
Neil Duggan
Scituate Building Commissioner
Important Notice Regarding The Seasonal Flu Vaccine
TOWN OF SCITUATE MASSACHUSETTS
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING THE SEASONAL FLU VACCINE
Due to the State shortage of the seasonal flu vaccine the Board of Health will not be conducting any flu clinics until we have received our allocation of vaccine.
We understand the urgency to receive the vaccine prior to the winter flu season but we cannot predict when the State will forward our vaccine. At such time we receive our vaccine you will be informed of upcoming clinics via cable Channel 10, our town website, the Scituate Mariner and Patriot Ledger.
Your patience is appreciated during this frustrating and difficult time.
Notice: New Traffic Pattern on Front Street
TOWN OF SCITUATE MASSACHUSETTS
NEW TRAFFIC PATTERN ON FRONT STREET:
Effective Monday, October 12, 2009, traffic leaving Scituate Harbor on Front Street will be required to STOP at the intersection of Front Street, First Parish Road, Edward Foster Road and Kent Street. This intersection will become a FOUR-WAY STOP to improve safety for motorists and pedestrians.
Department of Public Works
SURVEY AND TEST BORING WORK, Musquashicut Pond Area
SURVEY AND TEST BORING WORK :
Over the next several weeks there will be some survey and test boring work being done along the streets in the Musquashicut Pond area. This work is related to the engineering the planned expansion of the wastewater collection system expansion in this Sewer District.
Department of Public Works
Toy and Children’s Furniture Exchange Day :: Scituate Transfer Station, RAIN DATE 10/4
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TRANSFER STATION FALL EVENT - RAIN DATE:
Due to expected heavy rain on Saturday, the Transfer Station Fall Special Event - Children's Toy and Furniture Exchange - will take place on Sunday, October 4th.
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Fall Special Event at the Transfer Station: Saturday, October 3rd will be “Toy and Children’s Furniture Exchange Day” at the Scituate Transfer Station. This will be an opportunity for Transfer Station Sticker Holders to drop off or pick-up reusable children’s toys and furniture.
What’s ok to drop off? - Clean, reusable toys, outdoor play things, small person’s furniture, bicycles, skates, etc.
What’s not ok to drop off? - Upholstered items, stuffed toys, clothing, mattresses, athletic protective gear, car seats, anything with lead paint, broken or incomplete toys and games.
What does it cost? - No charge to drop off clean, reusable items (subject to inspection).
Who can come? - Only vehicles with valid Transfer Station Stickers attached to the vehicle will be allowed. All others will be turned away.
When is it? - Saturday, October 3rd from 8am to 3:30pm. (Rain date: Sunday, October 4th)