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December 4, 2024
9 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: T. Andrew Reardon, Brian M. Greenberg, Jason Brown, Bruce W. Graham
Absent: Peter W. Smellie
Every vote, in order
Approve the agenda as written
To approve the agenda as written
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Bruce Graham, seconded by Andy Reardon, to approve the agenda as written. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Graham, second: Reardon)
Approve the minutes of the 11/13/24 Open Meeting
To approve the minutes of the 11/13/24 Open Meeting
Yes: Brown, Greenberg, ReardonAbstained: GrahamBruce W. Graham abstained (the minutes say: "as he was absent").
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Brian Greenberg, seconded by Bruce Graham, to approve the minutes of the 11/13/24 Open Meeting. Brown, Greenberg, Reardon voting yes. Graham abstained as he was absent.” (Motion: Greenberg, second: Graham)
Approve the Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan as presented by Chief Kean
To approve the Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan as presented by Chief Kean
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Bruce Graham, seconded by Brian Greenberg, to approve the Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan as presented by Chief Kean. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Graham, second: Greenberg)
Chair Jason Brown sign the Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan on behalf of the board
That the Select Board Chair Jason Brown sign the Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan on behalf of the board
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Andy Reardon, seconded by Brian Greenberg, that the Select Board Chair Jason Brown sign the Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan on behalf of the board. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Reardon, second: Greenberg)
Take agenda item d) out of order
That the board take agenda item d) out of order
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Andy Reardon, seconded by Brian Greenberg, that the board take agenda item d) out of order. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Reardon, second: Greenberg)
Appoint Nicholas Jenks as Interim On Call Local Inspector as long as required
To appoint Nicholas Jenks as Interim On Call Local Inspector as long as required
From the minutes
“Motion: made by Andy Reardon, seconded by Brian Greenberg, to appoint Nicholas Jenks as Interim On Call Local Inspector as long as required. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Reardon, second: Greenberg)
Renew each license category as follows for the period 1-1-25 to 12-31-25: Retail Package Store All Alcohol, Retail Package Store Wines & Malt, Common Victualer All Alcohol, Common Victualer Wines...
To renew each license category as follows for the period 1-1-25 to 12-31-25: Retail Package Store All Alcohol, Retail Package Store Wines & Malt, Common Victualer All Alcohol, Common Victualer Wines & Malt, Amusement (weekdays), Amusement (Sundays), Common Victualer, Motor Vehicles Class I, Motor Vehicles Class II, Motel licenses
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Andy Reardon, seconded by Brian Greenberg, to renew each license category as follows for the period 1-1-25 to 12-31-25: Retail Package Store All Alcohol, Retail Package Store Wines & Malt, Common Victualer All Alcohol, Common Victualer Wines & Malt, Amusement (weekdays), Amusement (Sundays), Common Victualer, Motor Vehicles Class I, Motor Vehicles Class II, Motel licenses. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Reardon, second: Greenberg)
Renew the motel license for the Park View Motel, 350 Washington Street, for a period ending 3/31/25
To renew the motel license for the Park View Motel, 350 Washington Street, for a period ending 3/31/25
Yes: Brown, Graham, GreenbergNo: Reardon
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Bruce Graham, seconded by Andy Reardon, to renew the motel license for the Park View Motel, 350 Washington Street, for a period ending 3/31/25. Brown voting yes, Graham voting yes, Greenberg voting yes, Reardon voting no. Motion carried.” (Motion: Graham, second: Reardon)
Adjourn the meeting at 8:37pm
To adjourn the meeting at 8:37pm
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Bruce Graham, seconded by Andy Reardon, to adjourn the meeting at 8:37pm. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Graham, second: Reardon)
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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