As summer winds down, Scituate residents are looking at a packed calendar before school resumes on August 27. Jamie Gilmore, Clerk of the Select Board, highlighted several upcoming community staples, including the soft opening of the town’s new small dog park on the Driftway this Saturday at 10 a.m. Gilmore also reminded residents of the final classic car show in the harbor this Thursday, noting that the events are a great way to enjoy the season's end. Regarding local commerce, Gilmore stated, "The Situit Economic Development Commission has launched the second annual state of Situit business community survey," urging local business owners to provide feedback before the September 17 deadline.

Town Administrator James Boudreau provided a briefing on weather and utility status, specifically addressing Hurricane Aaron. While the storm is a Category 4 in the Atlantic, Boudreau noted that "we do not expect any direct impacts from Hurricane Aaron as moves up the coast," though he warned of potential rip tides and gusty winds late in the week. The town remains under a Tier 2 water ban as reservoir levels continue to drop. Boudreau explained that critical repairs to iron and manganese contactors are currently stalled as the town waits for "special order" circuit boards that have taken longer than anticipated to arrive.

Infrastructure projects are set to cause minor disruptions this week, with milling and paving scheduled for Jericho Road and Turner Road. Boudreau also alerted residents to the EPA-mandated lead service line inventory, explaining that water department personnel will be knocking on doors to verify pipe materials. "Just takes a quick look at your service line inside the house," Boudreau said, clarifying that a visit does not necessarily mean copper or lead is present, but rather that the town needs to complete its records. DPW workers conducting these checks will be identifiable by their town badges and safety vests.

Finally, the transition to the school year is impacting local recreation. Lifeguard staffing at Humarock and Minot Beach has ended for the season, with Peggy’s Beach seeing its final staffed day on Labor Day. Boudreau encouraged families to sign up for fall programs as registration opens Wednesday at 6 p.m. Community members looking to help their neighbors are asked to support the Scituate Food Pantry, which is currently seeking specific items like canned beets, ham, and sardines. "I hope everybody enjoys a very nice week," Boudreau concluded as the town prepares for the return of students next week.