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Scituate Recreation's Fall Registration is Underway

TOWN OF SCITUATE MASSACHUSETTS

Scituate Recreation’s fall registration is underway.

You may register either in person in the office or by mail. For more information please visit: Prior News Item or by calling 781-545-8738.

Below is a listing of programs that start next week that still have openings:

NOT YOUR AVERAGE BOOT CAMP: ALL LEVELS OF FITNESS WELCOME
Scituate High School Track This is an interval-training program that includes cardiovascular as well as muscular conditioning drills and exercises. Utilizing medicine balls, jump ropes, lunges, squat thrusts, jacks, push ups, bleachers and running/walking. This is guaranteed to improve your strength and endurance. Bring your running shoes, jump rope and water. You will inspire and be inspired by others. Anything and everything is fair game in this total body workout! Drop-ins welcome $10 with a Registration form. 10 weeks. Instructors: Jen Rooney and Suzy Murray
(3800.201) Mon. 9/27 – 11/29/10 from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m.
(3800.202) Wed. 9/29 – 12/1/10 from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m
(3800.205) Fri. 10/1 – 12/3/10 from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
(3800.204) Sat. 9/25 – 12/4/10 from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 am
Fee: $55 per participant

ADULT YOGA:
Recreation Department/Little People Room at Scituate High School. Come join us for an hour of gentle stretching, mindful movement, and guided relaxation. Relieve stress, gain flexibility, strengthen muscles, and foster your mind body connection during this fun and easeful class. All experience levels and body types welcome! Please wear loose and comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat. Instructor: Gita Brown. 8 Weeks. No class on 11/8/10
(4400.201) Mon. 10/4 – 11/29/10 from 8:45a.m. to 9:45 a.m. Fee: $80 per participant

PRE-SCHOOL PLAYTIME: Scituate Recreation Department’s Multi-Purpose Room. Take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to spend time with your toddler as he/she experiences and explores playtime. Through a variety of different play equipment such as balls, tunnels, slides and small climbing structures; your toddler will enhance his/her gross motor skills while also building interaction skills. Group story time and music will also be included and will be beneficial in your child’s ability to express him/herself through language and social skills. Different themes will be offered such as flowers, teddy bears, hearts, etc…that will also enrich your toddler’s playtime experience. The class is open to children who are 19 to 36 months. Teacher: Sarah Lannon, certified fitness instructor. (no class 10/11/10) 10 Weeks.
(0400.202) Mon. 10/4 – 12/13/10 from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m Fee: $60 per child

KIDS JUST LOVE CRAFTS: Little People Room at Scituate High School, next to PJ Rink. Our classes encourage parent/guardian and child interaction in a creative and challenging environment for the child, along with social involvement with other preschool children. So join us for a jam-packed 8-weeks of ooey-gooey arts and crafts, stories, and songs. Make a mess and have some fun! Watch your child’s excitement grow as they create crafts you can treasure for a lifetime. The program emphasizes creativity and teaches children to be proud of their accomplishments. Younger siblings are welcome! (no class 10/11/10)
(0200.201) Mon. 10/4 – 11/29/10 from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m Fee: $55.00 per child

PRE-SCHOOL/YOUTH DANCE WITH MISS TRACEY: Scituate Multi Purpose Room. Instructor is Tracey O’Brien, certified by Test to Teach. She is a member of DMA and DTCB. This is a 10-week program. Clothing suggestions: Leotard, tights, ballet slippers and tap shoes of any color. Purchase at Wal-Mart, Payless Shoes, or Target.
Saturday October 2nd – December 4th, 2010.
(0300.204) 2 Years Old: 9:00-9:30:
Parent and child will stretch with music, sing songs and dance, plus tumble on mats - no tap shoes Fee: $50 per child--------------------------
This is a 1-hour progressive instructional program, it will meet once a week and it will include ballet, tap, jazz and dance acrobatics.
(0300.201) 3 Years Old: 9:30 – 10:30
(0300.202) 4 Years Old: 10:30 – 11:30
(0300.203) 5-7 Years Old: 11:30 – 12:30
Fee: $100 per child

CHILDREN’S YOGA FOR GRADES 3 – 6: Scituate Recreation Multi-Purpose Room. Instructor: Gita Brown, MM, MT-BC, is offering an 8-week Yoga for Kids program. Come and enjoy a fun and engaging class! Yoga is a natural, healthy and fun way to promote strength, flexibility and coordination. Learn fun yoga poses, concentration and relaxation techniques, and feel good about yourself. Wardrobe suggestions: Layered comfortable clothing (i.e. sweatshirt and tee, shorts or sweatpants and socks).
(1500. 201) Tues. 10/5 – 11/30/10 from 4:30 to 5:15 p.m. Fee: $100.00 per child

YOGA FOR THE SPECIAL CHILD: Scituate Recreation’s Multi-Purpose Room. Gita Brown, MM, MT-BC, is offering an 8-week program for children with special needs. This therapeutic method of Yoga was developed by the world renowned Sonia Sumar over 30 years ago, and has grown to international acclaim. This style of yoga is gentle, safe, and requires no special equipment. By practicing this style of yoga, students realize benefits which include mindfulness, concentration, physical ease, emotional balance, and ultimately peace of mind and happiness. Students will participate in five essential yoga practices: music, breathing practices, cleansing practices, body postures, and deep relaxation. Populations served include, but are not limited to: individuals with Autism, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Attention Deficit Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Learning Delays, Neurological Disorders, Epilepsy, Spina Bifida, and other physical and mental developmental challenges. Students in wheelchairs are welcome to attend, as are non-verbal students. Please wear loose and comfortable clothing, dressing in layers is recommended.
Maximum of 6 participants allowed No class 11/9/10
(1500.403) Tues. 10/5 – 11/30/10 from 3:30 to 4:15 p.m.
Fee: $100 per child

YOGA FOR TEENS (Grades 7 & Up): Scituate Recreation Multi-Purpose Room. Gita Brown, MM, MT-BC, is offering an 8 week course for teenagers. Join us for a relaxing 45-minute class which will help you increase concentration, flexibility, coordination, and posture. Suitable for the novice as well as athletes as a cross-training device, this simple style of yoga will bring a sense of balance and awareness to your life. This is a mixed level class, adaptable to both beginner and advanced students. Please wear loose and comfortable clothing, dressing in layers is recommended. 8 Weeks.
(1500.404) Tues. 10/5 – 11/30/10 from 2:30 to 3:15 p.m. Fee: $100 per child

8-10 YEAR OLD FLAG FOOTBALL: Scituate High School, Turf Field. Flag football is a great introduction to the sport of football. Learn basic football skills and rules in a fun, non-tackle environment. Players will meet for 15 minutes of football drills followed by a 45-minute game. Two teams of ten players will be formed and the game will consist of 8 on 8 play. Open to boys and girls (no cleats, please) ages 8 to 10. Min. 20 participants. Instructor/Coach: Robert Paganetti. 6 meetings.
(1300.201) Saturday & Sunday from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. on:
10/2, 10/3, 10/9, 10/10, 10/16 & 10/23/10 Fee: $40 per participant

ALL-STARS BASEBALL: Roache Field. This is a baseball skills program. The focus of this program will be on developing the basic skills and knowledge needed to play baseball. In the five-week session we will practice, play games and teach fundamentals. Hitting, catching, throwing and base running will be the main areas in our instructional approach. The first two weeks all participants will hit off a tee. Coach pitch will be transitioned into the program when the coordinators feel the participants are ready. This program will teach your child the fundamentals of this countries pastime in a non-competitive, well organized, and fun-filled approach. Play Ball! (This program is geared toward students with special needs. Students who are not on IEP's are also welcome.) Mike Connors will coach this program. Program is open to children in K through grade 8. Children will be grouped accordingly.. 5 weeks.
(1012.201) Sat. 10/9 – 11/6/10 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Fee: $50 per child

GUITAR WORKSHOPS WITH MATT BROWNE:
Little People Room at SHS. A one- hour a week program that includes an introduction to the guitar and a comprehensive study of guitar fundamentals, tuning and stringing the guitar and many exciting, enjoyable learning techniques for children ages 7 years to 12 years old. Instructor: Matt Browne has for 16 years been a favorite for guitar instruction in Scituate. Having taught hundreds here in Town, his instruction has expanded to ongoing workshop classes in several of the Scituate schools. 8 weeks.
(2600.201): Tues. 10/5 – 11/23/10 from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Fee: $75.00 per participant

JAM SESSIONS WITH MATT BROWNE!
Little People Room at SHS. If you play the guitar, bass, keyboards, drums, horns or sing then this new and exciting program is for you! Ever get tired of practicing alone with no one to jam with? Under the direction of Matt Browne, one of our favorite local musicians, you will learn to redefine your role as a musician in session form. Refine your abilities, learn new songs, improve your chops and timing, but most of all have fun working with other musicians! All interested must bring their instruments to the sessions. Drum kit and P.A. will be provided. For ages 12 years old and up. 8 weeks.
(2600.202) Tues. 10/5 – 11/23/10 from 5:15 to 6:30 p.m.
Fee: $75 per participant

GRANTS TO ELEVATE HOMES AND UTILITIES

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GRANTS TO ELEVATE HOMES AND UTILITIES

If there is interest, the Town of Scituate will again apply to FEMA for funds to help homeowners elevate homes and utilities in the floodplain. The grants are expected to be available next spring for construction next spring and summer. Homeowners who qualify will be reimbursed for 75% of the cost of elevating a home up to $50,000 per property. The reimbursement for elevating utilities is 75% of that cost up to $10,000. Homes and utilities must be raised to a height that meets the requirements of FEMA and the state building code. To qualify for the grants, your home must have suffered significant storm damage, and you must carry flood insurance. This year, due to new policies of FEMA, you must have documented damage equal to or greater than the amount of the grant. In addition, you must already have approved plans and at least three estimates for the work. Applications for home and utility elevation can be found HERE. They are due back to the Planning Board office by October 22.

The homeowner is responsible for paying for the elevation up front and receives reimbursement. You must be prepared to see the project through the various steps of construction.

Applications are available at the Planning Board office at Town Hall, and at the Town Library. Please e-mail lharbottle@town.scituate.ma.us with any questions.

APPLICATION FOR HOME ELEVATION GRANT - PDF
APPLICATION FOR UTILITY ELEVATION GRANT - PDF

PROPOSED GROUND MOUNTED SOLAR PV ZONING BYLAW

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PROPOSED GROUND MOUNTED SOLAR PV ZONING BYLAW

A draft zoning amendment will be considered at the upcoming Special Town Meeting on November 8 which would allow large scale solar photovoltaic installations in the Commercial zoning district (please click HERE to access this bylaw.)  This will meet criteria 1 and 2 of 5 required for Scituate to be designated a Green Community by the Department of Energy Resources (DOER), along with 35 other cities and towns.  With this designation, the Town can apply for grants for energy savings improvements.  To meet the Green Community requirements these installations must be allowed by right, with a permitting process not expected to exceed one year.  Much of the language of the bylaw was proscribed by the state, but was streamlined by the Planning Board.

The public hearing on this article will be October 14 at 8:30 p.m. in the Selectmen's Hearing Room.  The Planning Board welcomes your comments and input.  Please call the Planning Board office at 781-545-8730 with any questions or concerns.

Is Your Dog on This List? updated 9/23

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IS YOUR DOG ON THIS LIST?

The Town Clerk’s office is attempting to bring unlicensed dog listings up to date. We suspect that many of these dogs no longer belong on the list. As a courtesy we are issuing this list in the hope that we can decrease the number of names in our records.

If your dog’s name appears on the list and the name should be removed, please give us a call at 781-545-8743. Your call would be appreciated.

Under MGL and the Town of Scituate Animal Control By-Law (30400), all dogs must be licensed yearly on July 1st. The fee for Male and Female dogs is $15. Neutered and/or spayed is $10.

If you have a dog you have forgotten to license, the Town Clerk’s office is open during regular business hours – including until 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday evening. Alternatively you may license by mail. Simply go onto the Town’s website www.town.scituate.ma.us and download the dog licensing form.

Also in accordance with the Scituate General By-Law (Section 30430.D), the fee for unlicensed dogs doubles after October 1. The list owners in violation of the by-law and subject of the increased fee as of that date will be published then.

Unlicensed Dog List September 23, 2010 - PDF

Calling All Beach Lovers! - Minot Beach Clean Up, 9/26

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Calling all Beach Lovers! - Beach Clean Up, 9/26

CALLING ALL BEACH LOVERS! The ocean, beach and marine animals need you now!

Volunteer for the clean up at Minot Beach this Sunday, Sept. 26th, 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Be a part of the International Coastal Clean Up by picking up debris and recording your data for research. All materials, including gloves, provided. We'll clean from the Gannet Road entrance down to Well Rock and beyond. Our station will be set up at the entrance down by the Well Rock entrance. ALL AGES NEEDED! Contact Cynthia Chapman at 781-544-3350 or cchappyrun@mac.com. Let's do this thing!

Information on the Stretch Code from 9/14 Presentation

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Information on the Stretch Code (Appendix to Mass. Building Code)

The Stretch Code is an appendix to the State Building Code whose purpose is to make new construction (including home additions) more energy efficient, which may be adopted by individual towns. Here is a link to the presentation at the workshop on what it means for local builders held Tuesday September 14 at Gates Library. If you have any questions or want more information, please call 781-545-8730.

Stretch Code Presentation, 9/14/2010

Special Town Meeting Scheduled for November 8, 2010

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Special Town Meeting Scheduled for November 8, 2010

The Board of Selectmen has scheduled a Special Town Meeting for Monday, November 8. The deadline for all warrant articles, including those by petition is September 21, 2010.

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Recreation Department's Fall Brochure and Registration, 9/25

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Recreation Fall Brochure and Registration, 9/25

FALL REGISTRATION WILL TAKE PLACE IN THE
RECREATION MULTI-PURPOSE ROOM AT
SCITUATE HIGH SCHOOL

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2010
FROM 8:00 A.M. TO 10:00 A.M. (NO EXCEPTIONS)

(Mail-in registrations will be processed starting September 29, 2010)

THE OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED
MONDAY & TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 & 28, 2010
(SO WE MAY PROCESS THE WEEKEND’S REGISTRATION. WE WILL RE-OPEN WEDNESDAY, September 29, 2010.)

See Brochure for full policies and procedures

Recreation Brochure - Fall 2010 - PDF

Unofficial State Primary Results, 9/14/2010

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Unofficial State Primary Results, 9/14/2010

Unofficial Results Democrat District 3 - PDF

Unofficial Results Democrat Districts 1,2,4-6 - PDF

Unofficial Results Republican District 3 - PDF

Unofficial Results Republican Districts 1,2,4-6 - PDF

Building Inspections Starting September 16th

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Building Inspections Starting September 16th

The Town of Scituate Sewer Division, along with Tighe & Bond, Inc. and EST Associates, will begin building inspections starting the week of September 16th and will continue for approximately 6 weeks. The purpose of the inspections are to help identify potential causes of sewage back-ups, basement flooding, and potential sources of storm water to the sanitary sewer. The inspections will occur in the neighborhoods off of Hatherly Road, Kent Street, and New Kent Street.

The building inspectors will be wearing blaze orange safety vests. They will ask to enter your basement and evaluate your plumbing system. The inspectors will also walk around your yard to identify other drainage structures.

The Police, Fire, and Public Works Departments are aware of the work being performed. If there are any questions please contact the Town of Scituate Sewer Division at (781) 545-8736 between the hours of 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM Monday through Friday.

Sewer Division
Department of Public Works

REMINDER: STATE PRIMARY, September 14, 2010

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REMINDER 2010 State Primary Election, September 14, 2010

Sample Ballots For Review:

Sample Ballot Democrat District 3 - PDF
Sample Ballot Democrat Districts 1, 2, 4-6 - PDF
Sample Ballot Republican District 3 - PDF
Sample Ballot Republican Districts 1, 2, 4-6 - PDF

Town Clerk - Town Hall Election Hours

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TOWN CLERK – TOWN HALL ELECTION HOURS

MONDAY, SEPT 13 – ALL APPLICATIONS FOR ABSENTEE BALLOTS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 12 NOON ON THIS DAY (PER MGL)

MONDAY, SEPT. 13 – CLOSED FROM 2 PM TO 4 PM FOR ELECTION PREPARATION

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 – ELECTION DAY

TOWN CLERK OFFICE HOURS – 8:30 AM TO 5 PM

ALL PRECINCTS VOTE AT THE HIGH SCHOOL GYM FROM 7AM TO 8 PM

Friends of Scituate Recreation Benefit Golf Tournament, 9/17

P.J. Steverman Golf Classic
A benefit for the Friends of Scituate Recreation, Inc.

15th Annual P.J. Steverman Golf Classic
You still have a chance to be part of the 15th Year!
Foursomes
Ball Drop Tickets
Hole Sponsors
Dinner Tickets
Volunteers

Friday, September 17, 2010
Registration begins at 11:30

Ball Drop promptly at 12:30 p.m.
Shotgun Start at 1:00 p.m.

Award Ceremony / Dinner / Prizes / Raffles / Auction :
River Club, Border Street, Scituate MA 6:00PM
$125 Per Player, $40 Dinner without Golf & $5 Ball Drop Tickets

For more information:
http://www.pjstevermangolf.com/

9/9, Animal Control Board Meeting Canceled

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ANIMAL CONTROL BOARD MEETING CANCELED

Animal Control Board hearing originally scheduled for Thursday, September 9, 2010 at the Scituate Public Library at 7:00 PM has been canceled.

Scituate Community Blood Drive, 9/22

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Scituate Community Blood Drive, 9/22

Scituate
Harbor United Methodist Church
55 First Parish Road
Wednesday, September 22 from 1 – 6:30

APPOINTMENTS
Call 1-800-Red Cross or Visit www.RedCrossBlood.org and schedule today

Join Jiffy Lube in supporting blood drives in Massachusetts.
All presenting donors in September will receive a coupon for $7 OFF a Signature Oil Change from Jiffy Lube.

End of Lifeguard Season, September 3, 2010

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End of the Lifeguard Season, September 3, 2010

As of Friday, September 3, 2010 Peggotty Beach will no longer have lifeguards. This concludes the end of the Town's lifeguard 2010 season; (all beaches now do not have lifeguards).

The Town highly encourages all residents to stay clear of the beaches during this Hurricane. Swells, surf and rip currents will prevail throughout the weekend and are very dangerous.

Power Restoration Protocol and Information

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Message from the Scituate Building Commissioner:

In the event of a power outage due to Hurricane Earl, National Grid (800-322-3223) and NSTAR (800-592-2000) will have crews working to restore power in the Scituate area. If the service entry cable attached to the side of your home is damaged, power will not be restored until you have a licensed electrician repair the damage. Once repaired, your electrician should arrange for an inspection by calling the Inspections Department at 781-545-8716 and leaving a message. Messages will be monitored throughout the Labor Day weekend by the Inspections Department staff.

Neil Duggan
Building Commissioner

Beach Test Results from 8/31/2010 (final testing of 2010 season)

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Beach Test results from samples taken 8/31/2010:

2010 Swim Season

Under MDPH regulations for beaches guidelines, beach operators must test all public ocean beaches for bacteria each week, using the enterococcus indicator organism. Under that guideline beach sampling will be weekly during the swim season, June until Labor Day. Single-sample test results cannot exceed a specified number of bacteria colonies per 100/ml sample. If they do, the beach must be closed to swimming. The maximum contamination is 104 Enterococci/100 ml. for ocean waters. There are 6 beaches that we test: Humarock, Peggotty Beach, Sand Hills, Egypt Beach, Scituate Lighthouse and Minot.

Maximum Contamination Level: 104 (would result in beach closing)

Enterococci/cfu/100 ml

8/31/10 - All Beaches Are Open
*** LAST TESTING OF THE 2010 SEASON ***

Test results from samples taken 8/31/10:

Minot - 86
Egypt - <10
Sand Hills - <10
Lighthouse - 20
Peggotty - 20
Humarock - <10

For more information and archive of testing data:
Beach Testing Page