MassVoter.com← Norwell Select BoardNorwell Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
December 13, 2023
17 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, Bruce W. Graham
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the agenda as written
To approve the agenda as written
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Andy Reardon, seconded by Brian Greenberg, to approve the agenda as written. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Reardon, second: Greenberg)
Approve the Executive and Open Meeting minutes for 12/6/23
To approve the Executive and Open Meeting minutes for 12/6/23
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Andy Reardon, seconded by Brian Greenberg, to approve the Executive and Open Meeting minutes for 12/6/23. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Reardon, second: Greenberg)
Reopen the public hearing at 7:16pm for Longwater Drive/Main Street/High Street
To reopen the public hearing at 7:16pm for Longwater Drive/Main Street/High Street
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Andy Reardon, seconded by Brian Greenberg, to reopen the public hearing at 7:16pm for Longwater Drive/Main Street/High Street. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Reardon, second: Greenberg)
Approve the petition for the pole at Longwater Drive/Main Street/High Street
To approve the petition for the pole at Longwater Drive/Main Street/High Street
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Brian Greenberg, seconded by Bruce Graham, to approve the petition for the pole at Longwater Drive/Main Street/High Street. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Greenberg, second: Graham)
Allow the Select Board Chair to sign the Massachusetts Historical Commission contract for the grant received by the Town
To allow the Select Board Chair to sign the Massachusetts Historical Commission contract for the grant received by the Town
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Jason Brown, seconded by Brian Greenberg, to allow the Select Board Chair to sign the Massachusetts Historical Commission contract for the grant received by the Town. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Brown, second: Greenberg)
Set the date for the Annual and Special Town Meeting as May 6, 2024
To set the date for the Annual and Special Town Meeting as May 6, 2024
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Bruce Graham, seconded by Brian Greenberg, to set the date for the Annual and Special Town Meeting as May 6, 2024. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Graham, second: Greenberg)
Set the date for the Annual Town Election as May 18, 2024
To set the date for the Annual Town Election as May 18, 2024
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Bruce Graham, seconded by Brian Greenberg, to set the date for the Annual Town Election as May 18, 2024. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Graham, second: Greenberg)
Reopen the public hearing for the pole at Longwater Drive and Pond Street at 7:32pm
To reopen the public hearing for the pole at Longwater Drive and Pond Street at 7:32pm
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Andy Reardon, seconded by Brian Greenberg, to reopen the public hearing for the pole at Longwater Drive and Pond Street at 7:32pm. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Reardon, second: Greenberg)
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Bruce Graham, seconded by Brian Greenberg, to close the public hearing. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Graham, second: Greenberg)
Approve the pole application for Longwater Drive and Pond Street
To approve the pole application for Longwater Drive and Pond Street
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Bruce, Graham, seconded by Brian Greenberg, to approve the pole application for Longwater Drive and Pond Street. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Graham, second: Greenberg)
Approve the Used Car Dealer - Class 2 Auto license for Norwell Collision for the year ended 12/31/24
To approve the Used Car Dealer - Class 2 Auto license for Norwell Collision for the year ended 12/31/24
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Jason Brown, seconded by Brian Greenberg to approve the Used Car Dealer - Class 2 Auto license for Norwell Collision for the year ended 12/31/24. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Brown, second: Greenberg)
Extend the current year's motel license for the Park View Inn to 2/2/24 to allow time to correct the outstanding safety issues
To extend the current year's motel license for the Park View Inn to 2/2/24 to allow time to correct the outstanding safety issues
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Andy Reardon, seconded by Brian Greenberg, to extend the current year's motel license for the Park View Inn to 2/2/24 to allow time to correct the outstanding safety issues. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Reardon, second: Greenberg)
Not to adopt an open space discount
Not to adopt an open space discount
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Bruce Graham, seconded by Brian Greenberg, not to adopt an open space discount. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Graham, second: Greenberg)
Not to adopt a residential exemption
Not to adopt a residential exemption
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Bruce Graham, seconded by Brian Greenberg, not to adopt a residential exemption. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Graham, second: Greenberg)
Not to adopt a small commercial exemption
Not to adopt a small commercial exemption
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Bruce Graham, seconded by Brian Greenberg, not to adopt a small commercial exemption. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Graham, second: Greenberg)
Adopt a residential single tax rate factor of 1 and accept the estimated tax rate of about $13.46 per $1000, pending approval by the Massachusetts Department of Revenue
To adopt a residential single tax rate factor of 1 and accept the estimated tax rate of about $13.46 per $1000, pending approval by the Massachusetts Department of Revenue
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Bruce Graham, seconded by Brian Greenberg, to adopt a residential single tax rate factor of 1 and accept the estimated tax rate of about $13.46 per $1000, pending approval by the Massachusetts Department of Revenue. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Graham, second: Greenberg)
Adjourn at 8:27pm
To adjourn at 8:27pm
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Jason Brown, seconded by AR, to adjourn at 8:27pm. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Brown, second: Reardon)
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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