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Norwell Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting

November 1, 2023

6 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF)

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Attendance

Present: Peter W. Smellie, T. Andrew Reardon, Brian M. Greenberg, Jason Brown

Absent: Bruce W. Graham

Every vote, in order

Approve the agenda as written

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the agenda as written

From the minutes

“Motion; made by Jason Brown, seconded by Brian Greenberg, to approve the agenda as written. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Brown, second: Greenberg)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Approve the 10/18/23 open meeting minutes

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the 10/18/23 open meeting minutes

From the minutes

“Motion; made by Jason Brown, seconded by Brian Greenberg, to approve the 10/18/23 open meeting minutes. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Brown, second: Greenberg)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Appoint the firm of Clifford and Kenney as the labor counsel for the Town of Norwell

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To appoint the firm of Clifford and Kenney as the labor counsel for the Town of Norwell

From the minutes

“Motion; made by Andy Reardon, seconded by Brian Greenberg, to appoint the firm of Clifford and Kenney as the labor counsel for the Town of Norwell. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Reardon, second: Greenberg)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Appoint Alethea Wait to the Recreation Commission for a term expiring 6/30/26

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To appoint Alethea Wait to the Recreation Commission for a term expiring 6/30/26

From the minutes

“Motion; made by Brian Greenberg, seconded by Jason Brown, to appoint Alethea Wait to the Recreation Commission for a term expiring 6/30/26. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Greenberg, second: Brown)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Appoint Christine McCarthy as Finance Director for the Town of Norwell

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To appoint Christine McCarthy as Finance Director for the Town of Norwell

From the minutes

“Motion; made by Andy Reardon, seconded by Brian Greenberg, to appoint Christine McCarthy as Finance Director for the Town of Norwell. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Reardon, second: Greenberg)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Adjourn at 8:37pm

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To adjourn at 8:37pm

From the minutes

“Motion; made by Jason Brown, seconded by Andy Reardon, to adjourn at 8:37pm. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Brown, second: Reardon)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

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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