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April 12, 2023
10 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Bruce W. Graham, Jason Brown, Ellen Allen, Peter W. Smellie, T. Andrew Reardon
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Exit Executive Session at 7:02pm, returning to Open Session
To exit Executive Session at 7:02pm, returning to Open Session
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Jason Brown, seconded by Pete Smellie, to exit Executive Session at 7:02pm, returning to Open Session. Allen -yes, Brown – yes, Graham – yes, Reardon – yes, Smellie – yes.” (Motion: Brown, second: Smellie)
Approve the agenda as written
To approve the agenda as written
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Jason Brown, seconded by Pete Smellie, to approve the agenda as written. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Brown, second: Smellie)
Approve the amended minutes of the Open Meeting on 3/29/23
To approve the amended minutes of the Open Meeting on 3/29/23
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Jason Brown, seconded by Pete Smellie, to approve the amended minutes of the Open Meeting on 3/29/23. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Brown, second: Smellie)
Appoint Christos Koci as a Special Police Officer for the town of Norwell
To appoint Christos Koci as a Special Police Officer for the town of Norwell
From the minutes
“Motion: made by Jason Brown, seconded by Pete Smellie, to appoint Christos Koci as a Special Police Officer for the town of Norwell. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Brown, second: Smellie)
Appoint Dustin Reardon as an At Large member of the Recreation Committee for a 3 year term expiring 6/30/26
To appoint Dustin Reardon as an At Large member of the Recreation Committee for a 3 year term expiring 6/30/26
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Jason Brown, seconded by Pete Smellie, to appoint Dustin Reardon as an At Large member of the Recreation Committee for a 3 year term expiring 6/30/26. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Brown, second: Smellie)
Resolved: Having convened in an open meeting on April 12, 2023, prior to the SOI submission closing date, the Select Board of the Town of Norwell, in accordance with its charter, by-laws, and...
Resolved: Having convened in an open meeting on April 12, 2023, prior to the SOI submission closing date, the Select Board of the Town of Norwell, in accordance with its charter, by-laws, and ordinances, has voted to authorize the Superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority the Statement of Interest Form dated April 14, 2023 for the Norwell High School located at 18 South St. which describes and explains the following deficiencies and the priority category(s) for which an application may be submitted to the Massachusetts School Building Authority in the future. Priority #4 Prevention of severe overcrowding expected to result from increased enrollments – NESDEC enrollment projections indicate an increasing enrollment at the elementary level, requiring restructuring of our grade levels with the 5 th grade moving to the middle school and the 8th grade moving to the high school as well as the Pre-K moving to the high school. Priority #5 Replacement, renovation or modernization of school facility systems, such as roofs, windows, boilers, heating, and ventilation systems, to increase energy conservation and decrease energy related costs in a school facility – the high school was built in 1972. The boilers are original to the building and most internal mechanicals need upgrading and or replacing, cement work is crumbling and massive repairs will be required in the near future unless the building is replaced; and hereby further specifically acknowledges th
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Jason Brown, seconded by Pete Smellie: Resolved: Having convened in an open meeting on April 12, 2023, prior to the SOI submission closing date, the Select Board of the Town of Norwell, in accordance with its charter, by-laws, and ordinances, has voted to authorize the Superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority the Statement of Interest Form dated April 14, 2023 for the Norwell High School located at 18 South St. which describes and explains the following deficiencies and the priority category(s) for which an application may be submitted to the Massachusetts School Building Authority in the future. Priority #4 Prevention of severe overcrowding expected to result from increased enrollments – NESDEC enrollment projections indicate an increasing enrollment at the elementary level, requiring restructuring of our grade levels with the 5 th grade moving to the middle school and the 8th grade moving to the high school as well as the Pre-K moving to the high school. Priority #5 Replacement, renovation or modernization of school facility systems, such as roofs, windows, boilers, heating, and ventilation systems, to increase energy conservation and decrease energy related costs in a school facility – the high school was built in 1972. The boilers are original to the building and most internal mechanicals need upgrading and or replacing, cement work is crumbling and massive repairs will be required in the near future unless the building is replaced; and hereby further specifically acknowledges that by submitting this Statement of Interest Form, the Massachusetts School Building Authority in no way guarantees the acceptance or the approval of an application, the awarding of a grant or any other funding commitment from the Massachusetts School Building Authority, or commits the Norwell Public Schools to filing an application for funding with the Massachusetts School Building Authority. Unanimously voted by the Select Board.” (Motion: Brown, second: Smellie)
Authorize the Select Board to certify and sign the Massachusetts School Building Authority Closed Schools 3-page information form, as proposed
To authorize the Select Board to certify and sign the Massachusetts School Building Authority Closed Schools 3-page information form, as proposed
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Jason Brown, seconded by Pete Smellie, To authorize the Select Board to certify and sign the Massachusetts School Building Authority Closed Schools 3-page information form, as proposed. Unanimously voted by the Select Board.” (Motion: Brown, second: Smellie)
Approve the Junk Collector's license transfer and name change for Stone House Antiques Shop, expiring 4/30/24
To approve the Junk Collector's license transfer and name change for Stone House Antiques Shop, expiring 4/30/24
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Jason Brown, seconded by Pete Smellie, to approve the Junk Collector's license transfer and name change for Stone House Antiques Shop, expiring 4/30/24. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Brown, second: Smellie)
Authorize the Town Accountant to allocate the ARPA funds as noted
To authorize the Town Accountant to allocate the ARPA funds as noted
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Jason Brown, seconded by Pete Smellie, to authorize the Town Accountant to allocate the ARPA funds as noted. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Brown, second: Smellie)
Adjourn at 8:23pm
To adjourn at 8:23pm
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Jason Brown, seconded by Pete Smellie, to adjourn at 8:23pm. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Brown, second: Smellie)
From the Norwell Select Board’s official minutes, posted on the town website. We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos of current members: Lorenda Layne and John McGrath from the South Shore Times candidate profiles (April 2025). Members without a photo show initials. Peter Smellie from his campaign Facebook page (“Peter D. Smellie for Selectman of Norwell, MA”).
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