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March 13, 2024
5 recorded votes, 2 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
During the meeting:
- Brian M. Greenberg stepped aside (recused) from the Cowings Cove street acceptance item; his house abuts Cowings Cove.
Every vote, in order
Approve the agenda as written
To approve the agenda as written
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Brian Greenberg, seconded by Andy Reardon, to approve the agenda as written. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Greenberg, second: Reardon)
Approve the minutes of the 2/28/24 Open Meeting
To approve the minutes of the 2/28/24 Open Meeting
Yes: Brown, Reardon, SmellieAbstained: GreenbergBrian M. Greenberg abstained (the minutes say: "as he was absent").
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Andy Reardon, seconded by Jason Brown, to approve the minutes of the 2/28/24 Open Meeting. Brown, Reardon, Smellie voting yes, Greenberg abstained as he was absent.” (Motion: Reardon, second: Brown)
Extend the 2023 Park View motel license to 4/17/24
To extend the 2023 Park View motel license to 4/17/24
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Andy Reardon, seconded by Brian Greenberg, to extend the 2023 Park View motel license to 4/17/24. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Reardon, second: Greenberg)
Vote the intent to lay out as a public way Cowings Cove, pending the following actions: refer the layout petition to the Planning Board for a report, recognize that the Highway Director can act as...
To vote the intent to lay out as a public way Cowings Cove, pending the following actions: refer the layout petition to the Planning Board for a report, recognize that the Highway Director can act as the "drainage committee" as the Town does not have one, direct the HOA to obtain affidavits from the required departments that the road is satisfactory in width and acceptable construction, direct the Town Administrator to schedule and notice the layout hearing and direct the Town Administrator to refer the layout petition to Town Counsel for review
Brian M. Greenberg stepped aside (recused) from this item and is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Andy Reardon, seconded by Jason Brown, to vote the intent to lay out as a public way Cowings Cove, pending the following actions: refer the layout petition to the Planning Board for a report, recognize that the Highway Director can act as the "drainage committee" as the Town does not have one, direct the HOA to obtain affidavits from the required departments that the road is satisfactory in width and acceptable construction, direct the Town Administrator to schedule and notice the layout hearing and direct the Town Administrator to refer the layout petition to Town Counsel for review. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Reardon, second: Brown)
Adjourn at 8:38pm
To adjourn at 8:38pm
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Andy Reardon, seconded by Jason Brown, to adjourn at 8:38pm. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Reardon, second: Brown)
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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