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12 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Peter W. Smellie, T. Andrew Reardon, Brian M. Greenberg, Jason Brown, Bruce W. Graham
Absent: None
Approve the agenda as printed
To approve the agenda as printed
“Motion; made by Bruce Graham, seconded by Brian Greenberg, to approve the agenda as printed. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Graham, second: Greenberg)
Approve the minutes of the 6/26/24 Open Meeting
To approve the minutes of the 6/26/24 Open Meeting
“Motion; made by Andy Reardon, seconded by Brian Greenberg, to approve the minutes of the 6/26/24 Open Meeting. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Reardon, second: Greenberg)
Appoint George Jamieson to the Community Housing Trust for a term expiring 6/30/27
To appoint George Jamieson to the Community Housing Trust for a term expiring 6/30/27
“Motion; made by Andy Reardon, seconded by Brian Greenberg, to appoint George Jamieson to the Community Housing Trust for a term expiring 6/30/27. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Reardon, second: Greenberg)
Appoint Robin Daniels to the Community Housing Trust for a term expiring 6/30/27
To appoint Robin Daniels to the Community Housing Trust for a term expiring 6/30/27
“Motion; made by Brian Greenberg, seconded by Andy Reardon, to appoint Robin Daniels to the Community Housing Trust for a term expiring 6/30/27. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Greenberg, second: Reardon)
Appoint Nikki Bartley to the Community Housing Trust for a term expiring 6/30/24
To appoint Nikki Bartley to the Community Housing Trust for a term expiring 6/30/24
Yes: Brown, Graham, Greenberg, SmellieNo: ReardonThe minutes list the seconder as "Andy Reardon ?" (with a question mark), and Mr. Reardon voted no, so no seconder is shown.
“Motion; made by Brian Greenberg, seconded by Andy Reardon ?, to appoint Nikki Bartley to the Community Housing Trust for a term expiring 6/30/24. Brown, Greenberg, Graham, Smellie voting yes, Reardon voting no. Motion carried.” (Motion: Greenberg)
Appoint Andrew Daniels to the Community Preservation Committee for a term expiring 6/30/27
To appoint Andrew Daniels to the Community Preservation Committee for a term expiring 6/30/27
“Motion; made by Pete Smellie, seconded by Brian Greenberg, to appoint Andrew Daniels to the Community Preservation Committee for a term expiring 6/30/27. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Smellie, second: Greenberg)
Reappoint David DeGhetto to the Norwell Historical Commission for a term expiring 6/30/27
To reappoint David DeGhetto to the Norwell Historical Commission for a term expiring 6/30/27
“Motion; made by Pete Smellie, seconded by Brian Greenberg, to reappoint David DeGhetto to the Norwell Historical Commission for a term expiring 6/30/27. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Smellie, second: Greenberg)
Reappoint Jim Kelliher to the Norwell Historical Commission for a term expiring 6/30/27
To reappoint Jim Kelliher to the Norwell Historical Commission for a term expiring 6/30/27
“Motion; made by Pete Smellie, seconded by Brian Greenberg, to reappoint Jim Kelliher to the Norwell Historical Commission for a term expiring 6/30/27. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Smellie, second: Greenberg)
Appoint Kristen Jervey to the Norwell Historical Commission for a term expiring 6/30/27
To appoint Kristen Jervey to the Norwell Historical Commission for a term expiring 6/30/27
“Motion; made by Pete Smellie, seconded by Brian Greenberg, to appoint Kristen Jervey to the Norwell Historical Commission for a term expiring 6/30/27. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Smellie, second: Greenberg)
Appoint Sarah Stone to the Norwell Historical Commission for a term expiring 6/30/27
To appoint Sarah Stone to the Norwell Historical Commission for a term expiring 6/30/27
Yes: Brown, Greenberg, Reardon, SmellieNo: Graham
“Motion; made by Pete Smellie, seconded by Brian Greenberg, to appoint Sarah Stone to the Norwell Historical Commission for a term expiring 6/30/27. Brown, Greenberg, Reardon, Smellie voting yes, Graham voting no. Motion carried.” (Motion: Smellie, second: Greenberg)
Approve the 2024 Select Board Focus Areas/Goals as amended
To approve the 2024 Select Board Focus Areas/Goals as amended
“Motion; made by Bruce Graham, seconded by Brian Greenberg, to approve the 2024 Select Board Focus Areas/Goals as amended. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Graham, second: Greenberg)
Adjourn at 9:10pm
To adjourn at 9:10pm
“Motion; made by Andy Reardon, seconded by Brian Greenberg, to adjourn at 9:10pm. 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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