MassVoter.com← Norwell Select BoardNorwell Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
May 14, 2025
6 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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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 meeting minutes for the 4/30/25 meetings; both Executive and Open Sessions
To approve the meeting minutes for the 4/30/25 meetings; both Executive and Open Sessions
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Bruce Graham, seconded by Brian Greenberg, to approve the meeting minutes for the 4/30/25 meetings; both Executive and Open Sessions. Unanimously voted by roll call vote.” (Motion: Graham, second: Greenberg)
Move the statement as read by Mr. Graham, that the board vote on $673,500 as the FY26 Capital Budget and hold additional expenditures
To move the statement as read by Mr. Graham, that the board vote on $673,500 as the FY26 Capital Budget and hold additional expenditures
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Andy Reardon, seconded by Brian Greenberg, to move the statement as read by Mr. Graham, that the board vote on $673,500 as the FY26 Capital Budget and hold additional expenditures. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Reardon, second: Greenberg)
Place a nonbinding ballot question on the 2026 annual election ballot
That the board place a nonbinding ballot question on the 2026 annual election ballot
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Andy Reardon, seconded by Brian Greenberg, that the board place a nonbinding ballot question on the 2026 annual election ballot. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Reardon, second: Greenberg)
Authorize the release of a restricted covenant for property located at 296 Main Street, Norwell, MA, contingent on the owner receiving a certificate of occupancy permit for the requested Accessory...
To authorize the release of a restricted covenant for property located at 296 Main Street, Norwell, MA, contingent on the owner receiving a certificate of occupancy permit for the requested Accessory Dwelling Unit
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Andy Reardon, seconded by Brian Greenberg, to authorize the release of a restricted covenant for property located at 296 Main Street, Norwell, MA, contingent on the owner receiving a certificate of occupancy permit for the requested Accessory Dwelling Unit. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Reardon, second: Greenberg)
Direct the Town Administrator to explore the most cost-effective options
To direct the Town Administrator to explore the most cost-effective options
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Brian Greenberg, seconded by Pete Smellie, to direct the Town Administrator to explore the most cost-effective options. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Greenberg, second: Smellie)
Adjourn at 8:54pm
To adjourn at 8:54pm
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Andy Reardon, seconded by Brian Greenberg, to adjourn at 8:54pm. 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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