Scituate families are facing a pivotal week as the School Committee unveils a third potential redistricting map tonight, while town officials launch significant infrastructure upgrades in Humarock and North Scituate. School Committee Vice Chair Maria Fenwick announced that a community meeting tonight at 6:00 p.m. in the Gates Dining Commons will feature a new map option for the transition to a three-school elementary model. All four of our current elementary principals will also be on hand to share how they plan to support students and families through the transition to three schools over the next year plus, Fenwick said, noting that while feedback is being collected at scituateredistricting.com, the team must prioritize established planning principles. The committee anticipates a final vote on the redistricting plan on May 18.

The academic calendar has also been solidified following winter disruptions. Fenwick confirmed that after four snow days, the final day of the school year is now scheduled for a half-day on Monday, June 22. She also reminded families that MCAS testing begins this week for some grades. As a reminder, while the MCAS is not used as a graduation requirement in 10th grade anymore, it's still a really important marker of students' academic growth and achievement, Fenwick noted, adding that scores still influence scholarships for state schools.

On the infrastructure front, Town Administrator James Boudreau announced that water main replacement work begins today on Central Avenue in Humarock. The project, stretching from Fourth Cliff back toward Atlantic Drive, is expected to last three to four weeks. The project includes a replacement of the existing water main... we'll install the new water main first, then follow with testing and chlorination, Boudreau said, cautioning residents to expect traffic delays. Simultaneously, the Water Department is beginning spring hydrant flushing today, starting near the Maple Street water tank and moving toward the First Parish fire station. Residents are advised to check their water for discoloration before doing laundry.

Boudreau also issued a critical reminder regarding town fees and access, noting that 2025 transfer station stickers have officially expired. Residents must visit Town Hall immediately to purchase new stickers to maintain access to the facility. Additionally, the Widow’s Walk golf course has officially opened for the season, with Boudreau reporting high turnout over the weekend and advising golfers to book tee times well in advance. For those interested in local government, nomination papers for the June town election remain available at the Town Clerk’s office for seats on the Planning Committee and Scituate Housing Authority until April 24.

Select Board member Nico Afanasenko urged the community to prepare for next Monday’s Town Meeting, which begins at 6:30 p.m. at the high school. There are a lot of important items on the warrant which you can find on scituatema.gov, Afanasenko said. The meeting will be preceded by a busy weekend of community events, including the Gregory’s Run for Hope 5K on Saturday morning and the town’s delayed St. Patrick’s Day festivities. The annual parade is set to kick off Sunday at 1:00 p.m. at the Commons, following a route down First Parish and Front Street before concluding on Jericho Road. Road restrictions will be in place throughout the harbor area on Sunday afternoon.