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January 10, 2024
10 recorded votes, 3 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 minutes of the 12/13/23 Open Meeting
To approve the minutes of the 12/13/23 Open Meeting
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Brian Greenberg, seconded by Andy Reardon, to approve the minutes of the 12/13/23 Open Meeting. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Greenberg, second: Reardon)
Approve the historic restriction for the Grange Hall, located at 142 Main Street
To approve the historic restriction for the Grange Hall, located at 142 Main Street
From the minutes
“Motion, made by Brian Greenberg, seconded by Pete Smellie, to approve the historic restriction for the Grange Hall, located at 142 Main Street. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Greenberg, second: Smellie)
Appoint Mr. Lynch to complete the remainder of Bob Molla's term as a Alternate, expiring 6/30/24 and then serve his own term, expiring 6/30/27
To appoint Mr. Lynch to complete the remainder of Bob Molla's term as a Alternate, expiring 6/30/24 and then serve his own term, expiring 6/30/27
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Andy Reardon, seconded by Brian Greenberg, to appoint Mr. Lynch to complete the remainder of Bob Molla's term as a Alternate, expiring 6/30/24 and then serve his own term, expiring 6/30/27. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Reardon, second: Greenberg)
Refer the above Article back to the Planning Board for a public hearing
To refer the above Article back to the Planning Board for a public hearing
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Brian Greenberg, seconded by Andy Reardon, to refer the above Article back to the Planning Board for a public hearing. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Greenberg, second: Reardon)
Set the 2024 mileage rate at 67 cents per mile, effective 1/1/24
To set the 2024 mileage rate at 67 cents per mile, effective 1/1/24
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Andy Reardon, seconded by Brian Greenberg, to set the 2024 mileage rate at 67 cents per mile, effective 1/1/24. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Reardon, second: Greenberg)
Pursuant to Chapter 40, section 15A, that the board vote that the two Wildcat parcels are no longer needed for Affordable Housing purposes
Pursuant to Chapter 40, section 15A, that the board vote that the two Wildcat parcels are no longer needed for Affordable Housing purposes
Yes: Brown, Greenberg, SmellieNo: Graham, Reardon
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Brian Greenberg, seconded by Jason Brown, pursuant to Chapter 40, section 15A, that the board vote that the two Wildcat parcels are no longer needed for Affordable Housing purposes. Brown, Greenberg, Smellie voting yes, Graham, Reardon voting no. The motion carried, 3-2.” (Motion: Greenberg, second: Brown)
Authorize the board to put an Article on the Town Meeting Warrant to move this land into conservation
To authorize the board to put an Article on the Town Meeting Warrant to move this land into conservation
Yes: Brown, Greenberg, SmellieNo: Graham, Reardon
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Jason Brown, seconded by Brian Greenberg, to authorize the board to put an Article on the Town Meeting Warrant to move this land into conservation. Brown, Greenberg, Smellie voting yes, Graham, Reardon voting no. The motion carried, 3-2.” (Motion: Brown, second: Greenberg)
Revise its application to the CPC for funding related to Carleton Property due diligence to reduce the requested amount to $50,000 and commit to working with the CHT on the second phase of the...
That the Select Board revise its application to the CPC for funding related to Carleton Property due diligence to reduce the requested amount to $50,000 and commit to working with the CHT on the second phase of the project once due diligence is done
Yes: Brown, Graham, Greenberg, SmellieNo: Reardon
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Brian Greenberg, seconded by Pete Smellie, that the Select Board revise its application to the CPC for funding related to Carleton Property due diligence to reduce the requested amount to $50,000 and commit to working with the CHT on the second phase of the project once due diligence is done. Brown, Graham, Greenberg, Smellie voting yes, Reardon voting no. Motion carried 4-1.” (Motion: Greenberg, second: Smellie)
Adjourn at 8:50pm
To adjourn at 8:50pm
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Jason Brown, seconded by AR, to adjourn at 8:50pm. 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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