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September 18, 2024
10 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, Bruce W. Graham
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the agenda, taking item d) out of order as noted
To approve the agenda, taking item d) out of order as noted
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Andy Reardon, seconded by Pete Smellie, to approve the agenda, taking item d) out of order as noted. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Reardon, second: Smellie)
Approve the minutes for the Executive and Open sessions of the 8/21/24 meetings
To approve the minutes for the Executive and Open sessions of the 8/21/24 meetings
Yes: Brown, Greenberg, Reardon, SmellieAbstained: GrahamBruce W. Graham abstained (the minutes say: "as he was absent").
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Pete Smellie, seconded by Andy Reardon, to approve the minutes for the Executive and Open sessions of the 8/21/24 meetings. Brown, Greenberg, Reardon, Smellie voting yes, Graham abstained as he was absent.” (Motion: Smellie, second: Reardon)
Approve the employment agreement for Police Chief Edward Lee, effective 7/1/24 through 6/30/27
To approve the employment agreement for Police Chief Edward Lee, effective 7/1/24 through 6/30/27
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Andy Reardon, seconded by Brian Greenberg, to approve the employment agreement for Police Chief Edward Lee, effective 7/1/24 through 6/30/27. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Reardon, second: Greenberg)
Approve the employment agreement for Fire Chief David Kean, effective 7/1/24 through 6/30/27
To approve the employment agreement for Fire Chief David Kean, effective 7/1/24 through 6/30/27
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Andy Reardon, seconded by Brian Greenberg, to approve the employment agreement for Fire Chief David Kean, effective 7/1/24 through 6/30/27. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Reardon, second: Greenberg)
Appoint Stephanie Carrara as the Burial Agent for a term of office starting 9/27/24, expiring 6/30/25
To appoint Stephanie Carrara as the Burial Agent for a term of office starting 9/27/24, expiring 6/30/25
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Andy Reardon, seconded by Brian Greenberg, to appoint Stephanie Carrara as the Burial Agent for a term of office starting 9/27/24, expiring 6/30/25. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Reardon, second: Greenberg)
Appoint Stephanie Carrara as member of the Board of Registrars for a term of office starting 9/27/24, expiring 6/30/25
To appoint Stephanie Carrara as member of the Board of Registrars for a term of office starting 9/27/24, expiring 6/30/25
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Andy Reardon, seconded by Brian Greenberg, to appoint Stephanie Carrara as member of the Board of Registrars for a term of office starting 9/27/24, expiring 6/30/25. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Reardon, second: Greenberg)
Approve the Change of Manager for Sean O'Neill at the Packaging Center, Inc., dba Stop and Shop, 468 Washington Street, Norwell, MA 02061
To approve the Change of Manager for Sean O'Neill at the Packaging Center, Inc., dba Stop and Shop, 468 Washington Street, Norwell, MA 02061
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Andy Reardon, seconded by Brian Greenberg, to approve the Change of Manager for Sean O'Neill at the Packaging Center, Inc., dba Stop and Shop, 468 Washington Street, Norwell, MA 02061. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Reardon, second: Greenberg)
Authorize Chair Jason Brown to sign the Cross Street Flower Farm contract on behalf of the Select Board, for a term of 3 years, starting 1/1/25 and expiring on 12/31/27
To authorize Chair Jason Brown to sign the Cross Street Flower Farm contract on behalf of the Select Board, for a term of 3 years, starting 1/1/25 and expiring on 12/31/27
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Andy Reardon, seconded by Brian Greenberg, to authorize Chair Jason Brown to sign the Cross Street Flower Farm contract on behalf of the Select Board, for a term of 3 years, starting 1/1/25 and expiring on 12/31/27. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Reardon, second: Greenberg)
Authorize Chair Jason Brown to sign the Cross Street Flower Farm license agreement on behalf of the board, for a term beginning 1/1/25 through 12/31/27
That the board authorize Chair Jason Brown to sign the Cross Street Flower Farm license agreement on behalf of the board, for a term beginning 1/1/25 through 12/31/27
Yes: Brown, Graham, Greenberg, SmellieNo: Reardon
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Andy Reardon, seconded by Brian Greenberg, that the board authorize Chair Jason Brown to sign the Cross Street Flower Farm license agreement on behalf of the board, for a term beginning 1/1/25 through 12/31/27. Brown, Graham, Greenberg and Smellie voting yes, Reardon voting no. The motion carried.” (Motion: Reardon, second: Greenberg)
Adjourn the meeting at 8:20pm
To adjourn the meeting at 8:20pm
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Andy Reardon, seconded by Brian Greenberg, to adjourn the meeting at 8:20pm. 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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