Town Administrator James Boudreau opened this week’s update with an urgent call for civic participation, reminding residents that the Special Town Meeting is scheduled for tonight, November 3, at 7:00 p.m. in the Scituate High School gymnasium. Emphasizing the importance of the evening’s agenda, Boudreau noted, the big news is special town meeting is tonight and we have some work that we need to take care of. Beyond the legislative session, Boudreau issued a weather advisory for mid-week, warning that "abnormal high tides" or king tides on Wednesday through Friday could result in minor flooding in low-lying coastal areas. He also reminded residents that real estate and personal property taxes are due today at the Treasurer Collector’s office.

Infrastructure projects remain a major focus for the Department of Public Works, with significant work slated for the Minot Beach area. Boudreau reported that the Minot Beach parking lot will close this week as contractors mobilize for revetment repairs along the seawall, urging residents to utilize on-street parking on Glades Road during construction. Additionally, geotechnical boring for the North Scituate expansion program will begin Wednesday on Country Way and Branch Street. On a positive note for utility bills, Boudreau announced a new discount rate for electricity customers with heat pumps starting November 25, explaining that the new discount rate only applies to the delivery portion of the electric bill and is intended to offset higher winter electricity use.

The community is also preparing for Veterans Day, with Scituate Post 144 hosting a free turkey luncheon for local veterans and guests. Boudreau expressed gratitude to the Voyage Restaurant for once again donating the meal, which features a traditional roast turkey dinner and music from the Post 144 classic rock band. Meanwhile, the Scituate Food Pantry is reporting increased demand and is seeking specific holiday donations such as stuffing, boxed mashed potatoes, and canned yams. Boudreau encouraged residents to contribute at various drop-off locations, including the Village Market and Shaw’s, noting that the pantry continues to see their need grow particularly with things going on nationally and in the state.

Representing the School Committee, Peter Gage highlighted a brief committee meeting tonight at 6:00 p.m. to discuss the job description for the Director of Support Engagement and Advocacy. Gage also encouraged parents to engage with leadership, stating, please take advantage of this opportunity to speak directly with interim superintendent Dr. Thomas Raab about any questions, comments, or concerns during his office hours this Thursday. Gage concluded with a celebration of Scituate’s student-athletes, noting that every fall sports team successfully made the playoffs this season. This is a really important part of the season for our student athletes, Gage remarked, specifically mentioning the number-one seeded football team’s upcoming home game against Tantasqua Regional High School this Friday night.