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April 10, 2024
8 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Peter W. Smellie, T. Andrew Reardon, Brian M. Greenberg, Bruce W. Graham
Absent: Jason Brown
Every vote, in order
Approve the agenda as amended by Mr. Smellie
To approve the agenda as amended by Mr. Smellie
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Andy Reardon, seconded by Brian Greenberg, to approve the agenda as amended by Mr. Smellie. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Reardon, second: Greenberg)
Approve the minutes of the 3/27/24 Open Meeting
To approve the minutes of the 3/27/24 Open Meeting
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Andy Reardon, seconded by Brian Greenberg, to approve the minutes of the 3/27/24 Open Meeting. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Reardon, second: Greenberg)
Accept the drainage easement for lots 4 and 5 on Hitching Post Lane
To accept the drainage easement for lots 4 and 5 on Hitching Post Lane
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Andy Reardon, seconded by Brian Greenberg, to accept the drainage easement for lots 4 and 5 on Hitching Post Lane. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Reardon, second: Greenberg)
Place this question, with amended language as noted, striking the words "in between $600K and $1M", adding "3 one acre house lots" on the ballot for the upcoming local election
That the board place this question, with amended language as noted, striking the words "in between $600K and $1M", adding "3 one acre house lots" on the ballot for the upcoming local election
Wildcat property ballot question. After further discussion of the wording, the minutes say "Mr. Greenberg's amended motion was unanimously voted."
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Brian Greenberg, that the board place this question, with amended language as noted, striking the words "in between $600K and $1M", adding "3 one acre house lots" on the ballot for the upcoming local election. Seconded by Andy Reardon. … Mr. Greenberg's amended motion was unanimously voted..” (Motion: Greenberg, second: Reardon)
Approve the Junk Collector license for Stonehouse Antiques Shop for a term expiring 4/30/25
To approve the Junk Collector license for Stonehouse Antiques Shop for a term expiring 4/30/25
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Andy Reardon, seconded by Pete Smellie, to approve the Junk Collector license for Stonehouse Antiques Shop for a term expiring 4/30/25. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Reardon, second: Smellie)
Resolved: Having convened in an open meeting on April 10, 2024, 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 10, 2024, 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 12, 2024 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 #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. Priority #7 replacement of or addition to obsolete buildings in order to provide for a full range of programs consistent with state and approved local requirements. Due to the changing program needs in music, art, science, world language, special education, and student services, many originally build spaces have been altered and no longer serve the current programs adequately; and hereby further specifically ac
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Brian Greenberg, seconded by Andy Reardon: Resolved: Having convened in an open meeting on April 10, 2024, 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 12, 2024 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 #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. Priority #7 replacement of or addition to obsolete buildings in order to provide for a full range of programs consistent with state and approved local requirements. Due to the changing program needs in music, art, science, world language, special education, and student services, many originally build spaces have been altered and no longer serve the current programs adequately; 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.” (Motion: Greenberg, second: Reardon)
Extend the 2023 motel license to 5/31/24, subject to the meeting update on 5/15/24
To extend the 2023 motel license to 5/31/24, subject to the meeting update on 5/15/24
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Bruce Graham, seconded by Brain Greenberg, to extend the 2023 motel license to 5/31/24, subject to the meeting update on 5/15/24. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Graham, second: Greenberg)
Adjourn at 9:25pm
To adjourn at 9:25pm
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Andy Reardon, seconded by Brian Greenberg, to adjourn at 9:25pm. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Reardon, second: Greenberg)
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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