SCITUATE - April 1, 2026 - In a rare joint session, the Scituate Select Board, Advisory Committee, and Capital Planning Committee voted unanimously to recommend a $21 million funding package for the long-awaited North Scituate Sewer project. By securing a spot on the state’s low-interest loan list, the town stands to save between $5 million and $9 million in interest costs, a move officials described as a critical financial win for residents.
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The meeting, called on short notice due to the state’s late release of its Intended Use Plan (IUP), focused on a narrow but high-stakes window of opportunity. Town Administrator Jim Boudreau informed the boards that Scituate was recently selected to participate in the state’s Clean Water Trust loan program, which offers an interest rate of approximately 1.9%—significantly lower than the 4% to 5.5% rates expected through traditional municipal borrowing. [05:46]
