Scituate officials provided a series of community updates this week, focusing on a new town-wide emergency alert system, upcoming school budget and redistricting meetings, and seasonal employment opportunities. Select Board member Nico Aanosenko kicked off the January 20th update by highlighting tonight's board meeting, which will address the "caretaker cottage lease process for the Morai Lincoln property in North Scituate" and the condition of the Cole Parkway gazebo. He also encouraged residents to attend an open house for the Scituate Bicycle Committee at the library next Monday to learn about their initiatives, including new bike repair stations. Town Administrator Jim Budro announced the launch of a new emergency alert system, Smart 911, which replaces the compromised CodeRED system. "Plymouth County has launched a new alert system that sends out important public safety alerts to the town of Scituate," Budro stated. "We urge and encourage all residents to sign up to receive these alerts to your phone and or email." Residents can find a link on the town website or use QR codes posted in town buildings. Budro also noted that the 2026 town census has been mailed and must be returned, summer recreation job applications are now being accepted, and the Scituate Food Pantry is in need of specific items like canned chicken, pasta, and Jell-O. Construction continues on the Glades Road revetment, the Oceanside seawall, and the Minot Beach parking lot. On the education front, School Committee Vice Chair Maria Fenwick detailed two significant public meetings scheduled for February. The annual school budget hearing will take place on February 2nd, which Fenwick described as "a chance for the public to hear a detailed review and discussion of the school department's FY27 budget." This will be followed by a public meeting on February 27th to present potential scenarios for elementary school redistricting ahead of the new school's opening in 2027. Fenwick also announced kindergarten information night on February 24th and upcoming office hours for both the interim superintendent and school committee members, with the next session scheduled for Friday, January 30th, at the Scituate Town Library.