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June 25, 2025
12 recorded votes, 9 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: Lorenda Layne is not on the attendance list, but the minutes name her making, seconding or voting on motions. Following the site standard, Lorenda Layne is not counted as present, and votes from that point on show only the count (or the result) instead of each member's vote. We will ask the town.
Present: Peter W. Smellie, Brian M. Greenberg, John McGrath, T. Andrew Reardon
Absent: Lorenda Layne
Every vote, in order
Approve the meeting agenda, switching the order of items b) and c)
To approve the meeting agenda, switching the order of items b) and c)
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Brian Greenberg, seconded by John McGrath, to approve the meeting agenda, switching the order of items b) and c). Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Greenberg, second: McGrath)
Approve the minutes for the 6/11/25 Executive and Open Meetings
To approve the minutes for the 6/11/25 Executive and Open Meetings
From the minutes
“Motion: made by Brian Greenberg, seconded by Andy Reardon, to approve the minutes for the 6/11/25 Executive and Open Meetings. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Greenberg, second: Reardon)
Declare the 1997 fire truck as surplus
To declare the 1997 fire truck as surplus
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Brian Greenberg, seconded by Andy Reardon, to declare the 1997 fire truck as surplus. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Greenberg, second: Reardon)
Accept the letter of resignation from the AFC committee members and decommission the committee until further notice
To accept the letter of resignation from the AFC committee members and decommission the committee until further notice
The minutes name Lorenda Layne in this motion, but do not list Lorenda Layne as attending. Individual votes are not shown; we will ask the town.
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Brian Greenberg, seconded by Lorenda Layne, to accept the letter of resignation from the AFC committee members and decommission the committee until further notice. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Greenberg)
Appoint the following applicants to the Capital Budget Committee for terms expiring 2028; Maxim Shipitco, Katharine Mulligan, Kyle Fabrizio
To appoint the following applicants to the Capital Budget Committee for terms expiring 2028; Maxim Shipitco, Katharine Mulligan, Kyle Fabrizio
Lorenda Layne took part in this meeting but is not on the attendance list, so it is not known who voted. Individual votes are not shown; we will ask the town.
From the minutes
“Motion: made by Brian Greenberg, seconded by Andy Reardon, to appoint the following applicants to the Capital Budget Committee for terms expiring 2028; Maxim Shipitco, Katharine Mulligan, Kyle Fabrizio. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Greenberg, second: Reardon)
Appoint Tom Sullivan to the Norwell Historical Commission for a term expiring 6/30/28
To appoint Tom Sullivan to the Norwell Historical Commission for a term expiring 6/30/28
Lorenda Layne took part in this meeting but is not on the attendance list, so it is not known who voted. Individual votes are not shown; we will ask the town.
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Brian Greenberg, seconded by Andy Reardon, to appoint Tom Sullivan to the Norwell Historical Commission for a term expiring 6/30/28. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Greenberg, second: Reardon)
Appoint Lilly Cleveland to the Norwell Historical Commission for a term expiring 6/30/28
To appoint Lilly Cleveland to the Norwell Historical Commission for a term expiring 6/30/28
Lorenda Layne took part in this meeting but is not on the attendance list, so it is not known who voted. Individual votes are not shown; we will ask the town.
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Brian Greenberg, seconded by Andy Reardon, to appoint Lilly Cleveland to the Norwell Historical Commission for a term expiring 6/30/28. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Greenberg, second: Reardon)
Appoint Adrienne Fink to the Community Housing Trust for a term expiring 6/30/27
To appoint Adrienne Fink to the Community Housing Trust for a term expiring 6/30/27
The minutes name Lorenda Layne in this motion, but do not list Lorenda Layne as attending. Individual votes are not shown; we will ask the town.
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Lorenda Layne, seconded by Andy Reardon, to appoint Adrienne Fink to the Community Housing Trust for a term expiring 6/30/27. Unanimously voted.” (second: Reardon)
Appoint Stephen Brake to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term expiring 6/30/28
To appoint Stephen Brake to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term expiring 6/30/28
Lorenda Layne took part in this meeting but is not on the attendance list, so it is not known who voted. Individual votes are not shown; we will ask the town.
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Brian Greenberg, seconded by Andy Reardon, to appoint Stephen Brake to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term expiring 6/30/28. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Greenberg, second: Reardon)
Send the letter to both representatives as stated
To send the letter to both representatives as stated
The minutes name Lorenda Layne in this motion, but do not list Lorenda Layne as attending. Individual votes are not shown; we will ask the town.
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Brian Greenberg, seconded by Pete Smellie, to send the letter to both representatives as stated. Smellie, Greenberg, McGrath, Layne voting yes, Reardon voting no. The motion carried.” (Motion: Greenberg, second: Smellie)
Approve the dog license fee increase as noted from $10 to $15, as of 7/1/25
To approve the dog license fee increase as noted from $10 to $15, as of 7/1/25
The minutes name Lorenda Layne in this motion, but do not list Lorenda Layne as attending. Individual votes are not shown; we will ask the town.
From the minutes
“Motion: made by Lorenda Layne, seconded by Brian Greenberg, to approve the dog license fee increase as noted from $10 to $15, as of 7/1/25. Unanimously voted.” (second: Greenberg)
Adjourn at 9:40pm
To adjourn at 9:40pm
Lorenda Layne took part in this meeting but is not on the attendance list, so it is not known who voted. Individual votes are not shown; we will ask the town.
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Andy Reardon, seconded by Brian Greenberg, to adjourn at 9:40pm 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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