MassVoter.com← Norwell Select BoardNorwell Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
July 9, 2025
10 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Peter W. Smellie, Brian M. Greenberg, Lorenda Layne, John McGrath, T. Andrew Reardon
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the agenda as written
To approve the agenda as written
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Andy Reardon, seconded by Lorenda Layne to approve the agenda as written. Unanimously voted by roll call vote.” (Motion: Reardon, second: Layne)
Reappoint Christine White to the Recreation Commission for a term expiring 6/30/28
To reappoint Christine White to the Recreation Commission for a term expiring 6/30/28
From the minutes
“Motion: made by Andy Reardon, seconded by Lorenda Layne, to reappoint Christine White to the Recreation Commission for a term expiring 6/30/28. Unanimously voted by roll call vote.” (Motion: Reardon, second: Layne)
Reappoint Peg Norris, Bob Norris and Gillian Parker to the Beautification Committee for terms expiring 6/30/28
To reappoint Peg Norris, Bob Norris and Gillian Parker to the Beautification Committee for terms expiring 6/30/28
From the minutes
“Motion: made by Brian Greenberg, seconded by Andy Reardon, to reappoint Peg Norris, Bob Norris and Gillian Parker to the Beautification Committee for terms expiring 6/30/28. Unanimously voted by roll call vote.” (Motion: Greenberg, second: Reardon)
Appoint Lorenda Layne as the Select Board representative to the OPEB Trust Fund Committee
To appoint Lorenda Layne as the Select Board representative to the OPEB Trust Fund Committee
Yes: Greenberg, Layne, McGrath, SmellieAbstained: ReardonT. Andrew Reardon abstained (the minutes say: "as he is a Town pension recipient").
From the minutes
“Motion: made by Brian Greenberg, seconded by Andy Reardon, to appoint Lorenda Layne as the Select Board representative to the OPEB Trust Fund Committee. Greenberg – yes, Layne – yes, McGrath – yes, Reardon – abstain (as he is a Town pension recipient), Smellie – yes. Motion carried.” (Motion: Greenberg, second: Reardon)
Open the public hearing at 7:19pm
To open the public hearing at 7:19pm
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Brian Greenberg, seconded by Andy Reardon, to open the public hearing at 7:19pm. Unanimously voted by roll call vote.” (Motion: Greenberg, second: Reardon)
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Brian Greenberg, seconded by Lorenda Layne, to close the public hearing. Unanimously voted by roll call vote.” (Motion: Greenberg, second: Layne)
Approve the application for a Section 15 retail license to sell Wines & Malt, expiring 12/31/25
To approve the application for a Section 15 retail license to sell Wines & Malt, expiring 12/31/25
From the minutes
“Motion: made by Brian Greenberg, seconded by Pete Smellie, to approve the application for a Section 15 retail license to sell Wines & Malt, expiring 12/31/25. Unanimously voted by roll call vote.” (Motion: Greenberg, second: Smellie)
Approve the application of Josephine Oliviero as manager of Sparrell's Roadside Kitchen
To approve the application of Josephine Oliviero as manager of Sparrell's Roadside Kitchen
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Brian Greenberg, seconded by John McGrath, to approve the application of Josephine Oliviero as manager of Sparrell's Roadside Kitchen. Unanimously voted by roll call vote.” (Motion: Greenberg, second: McGrath)
Adopt the definition of a capital improvement project as drafted
To adopt the definition of a capital improvement project as drafted
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Brian Greenberg, seconded by Andy Reardon, to adopt the definition of a capital improvement project as drafted. Unanimously voted by roll call vote.” (Motion: Greenberg, second: Reardon)
Adjourn at 8:13pm
To adjourn at 8:13pm
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Andy Reardon, seconded by Brian Greenberg, to adjourn at 8:13pm. Unanimously voted by roll call vote.” (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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