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October 30, 2024
11 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The Select Board and the Board of Assessors voted together to fill a Board of Assessors seat (Dr. George Clairmont); that joint vote is not included here.
Present: Peter W. Smellie, T. Andrew Reardon, Brian M. Greenberg, Jason Brown, Bruce W. Graham
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the agenda as written
To approve the agenda as written
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Pete Smellie, seconded by Bruce Graham, to approve the agenda as written. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Smellie, second: Graham)
Approve the minutes for the 10/2/24 Executive Session
To approve the minutes for the 10/2/24 Executive Session
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Bruce Graham, seconded by Andy Reardon, to approve the minutes for the 10/2/24 Executive Session. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Graham, second: Reardon)
Approve the minutes for the 10/2/24 Open Session
To approve the minutes for the 10/2/24 Open Session
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Bruce Graham, seconded by Andy Reardon, to approve the minutes for the 10/2/24 Open Session. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Graham, second: Reardon)
Approve the minutes of the 10/23/24 Open Meeting
To approve the minutes of the 10/23/24 Open Meeting
Yes: Brown, Graham, Greenberg, ReardonAbstained: SmelliePeter W. Smellie abstained (the minutes say: "as he was absent").
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Bruce Graham, seconded by Andy Reardon, to approve the minutes of the 10/23/24 Open Meeting. Brown, Graham, Greenberg, Reardon voting yes, Smellie abstained as he was absent. Motion carried.” (Motion: Graham, second: Reardon)
Approve the contract between Deputy Police Chief John McDevitt and the Town of Norwell, effective 7/1/24 through 6/30/27
To approve the contract between Deputy Police Chief John McDevitt and the Town of Norwell, effective 7/1/24 through 6/30/27
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Andy Reardon, seconded by Pete Smellie, to approve the contract between Deputy Police Chief John McDevitt and the Town of Norwell, effective 7/1/24 through 6/30/27. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Reardon, second: Smellie)
Appoint Maureen Clark to fill the vacant Board of Assessors seat until the next annual municipal election in May 2025. The Board of Assessors did not have a quorum at this meeting, but previously...
That the Select Board appoint Maureen Clark to fill the vacant Board of Assessors seat until the next annual municipal election in May 2025. The Board of Assessors did not have a quorum at this meeting, but previously voted to appoint Maureen Clark pending approval by the Select Board
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Andy Reardon, seconded by Pete Smellie, that the Select Board appoint Maureen Clark to fill the vacant Board of Assessors seat until the next annual municipal election in May 2025. The Board of Assessors did not have a quorum at this meeting, but previously voted to appoint Maureen Clark pending approval by the Select Board. Unanimously voted by the Select Board.” (Motion: Reardon, second: Smellie)
Appoint Maura Walsh to the Recreation Commission for a term expiring 6/30/27
To appoint Maura Walsh to the Recreation Commission for a term expiring 6/30/27
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Andy Reardon, seconded by Pete Smellie, to appoint Maura Walsh to the Recreation Commission for a term expiring 6/30/27. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Reardon, second: Smellie)
Accept with regret the resignation of David Osborne as Veterans Agent
To accept with regret the resignation of David Osborne as Veterans Agent
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Jason Brown, seconded by Andy Reardon, to accept with regret the resignation of David Osborne as Veterans Agent. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Brown, second: Reardon)
Accept with regret the resignation of Tom Barry as Building Commissioner
To accept with regret the resignation of Tom Barry as Building Commissioner
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Andy Reardon, seconded by Pete Smellie, to accept with regret the resignation of Tom Barry as Building Commissioner. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Reardon, second: Smellie)
Approve the six Articles on the Warrant as discussed at this meeting
To approve the six Articles on the Warrant as discussed at this meeting
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Andy Reardon, seconded by Pete Smellie, to approve the six Articles on the Warrant as discussed at this meeting. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Reardon, second: Smellie)
Adjourn at 8:15pm
To adjourn at 8:15pm
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Andy Reardon, seconded by Bruce Graham, to adjourn at 8:15pm. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Reardon, second: Graham)
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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