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August 21, 2024
9 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Note on these minutes: The town lists these minutes under Aug. 24, 2024, but the minutes are dated 8/21/24, and the Sept. 18, 2024 minutes approve "the 8/21/24 meetings," so they are shown as Aug. 21, 2024.
Present: Peter W. Smellie, T. Andrew Reardon, Brian M. Greenberg, Jason Brown
Absent: Bruce W. Graham
Every vote, in order
Approve the agenda as amended (out of order)
To approve the agenda as amended (out of order)
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Brian Greenberg, seconded by Pete Smellie, to approve the agenda as amended (out of order). Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Greenberg, second: Smellie)
Approve the minutes of the 7/24/24 meeting
To approve the minutes of the 7/24/24 meeting
Yes: Brown, Greenberg, ReardonAbstained: SmelliePeter W. Smellie abstained (the minutes say: "as he was absent").
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Andy Reardon, seconded by Pete Smellie, to approve the minutes of the 7/24/24 meeting; Brown, Greenberg, Reardon voting yes, Smellie abstained as he was absent. Motion carried.” (Motion: Reardon, second: Smellie)
Approve the minutes of the 8/7/24 meeting
To approve the minutes of the 8/7/24 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 Brian Greenberg, to approve the minutes of the 8/7/24 meeting; Brown, Reardon, Smellie voting yes, Greenberg abstained as he was absent. Motion carried.” (Motion: Reardon, second: Greenberg)
Appoint Karen Costello to the commission on disabilities for a 3 year term expiring 6/30/27
To appoint Karen Costello to the commission on disabilities for a 3 year term expiring 6/30/27
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Andy Reardon, seconded by Pete Smellie, to appoint Karen Costello to the commission on disabilities for a 3 year term expiring 6/30/27. Unanimously voted by Roll Call vote.” (Motion: Reardon, second: Smellie)
Accept and authorize the Chair to execute the easements that support the layout of Cowings Lane as a public way, with the easements to be held in escrow and then released to the Homeowners...
That the Select Board vote to accept and authorize the Chair to execute the easements that support the layout of Cowings Lane as a public way, with the easements to be held in escrow and then released to the Homeowners Association when the Planning Board votes to release all of the subdivision surety, and determines that the clearing of catch basins has taken place as required by the Highway Superintendent
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, that the Select Board vote to accept and authorize the Chair to execute the easements that support the layout of Cowings Lane as a public way, with the easements to be held in escrow and then released to the Homeowners Association when the Planning Board votes to release all of the subdivision surety, and determines that the clearing of catch basins has taken place as required by the Highway Superintendent. Brown, Reardon, Smellie voting yes by Roll Call vote. Brian Greenberg recused himself from the vote as he is a neighbor.” (Motion: Reardon, second: Brown)
Confirm its support for the effort to move forward to perform due diligence for a potential small, affordable housing project at the Carleton property
That the board vote to confirm its support for the effort to move forward to perform due diligence for a potential small, affordable housing project at the Carleton property
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Brian Greenberg, seconded by Andy Reardon, that the board vote to confirm its support for the effort to move forward to perform due diligence for a potential small, affordable housing project at the Carleton property. Unanimously voted by Roll Call vote.” (Motion: Greenberg, second: Reardon)
Accept the recommendation of the Town Administrator for these changes to the Personnel Bylaws as reviewed above
To accept the recommendation of the Town Administrator for these changes to the Personnel Bylaws as reviewed above
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Brian Greenberg, seconded by Andy Reardon, to accept the recommendation of the Town Administrator for these changes to the Personnel Bylaws as reviewed above. Unanimously voted by Roll Call vote.” (Motion: Greenberg, second: Reardon)
Approve the comment letter to the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities circulated to the Select Board with today's date to support this project
To approve the comment letter to the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities circulated to the Select Board with today's date to support this project
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Brian Greenberg, seconded by Andy Reardon, to approve the comment letter to the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities circulated to the Select Board with today's date to support this project. Unanimously voted by Roll Call vote.” (Motion: Greenberg, second: Reardon)
Adjourn at 8:00pm
To adjourn at 8:00pm
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Andy Reardon, seconded by Brian Greenberg, to adjourn at 8:00pm. 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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