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October 1, 2025
11 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Peter W. Smellie, Lorenda Layne, John McGrath, T. Andrew Reardon
Absent: Brian M. Greenberg
Every vote, in order
Approve the agenda
To approve the agenda
The minutes say only "The agenda approval was unanimously voted" and do not say who made or seconded the motion.
From the minutes
“The agenda approval was unanimously voted..”
Approve the minutes of the 9/17/25 Executive and Open Meetings
To approve the minutes of the 9/17/25 Executive and Open Meetings
Yes: Layne, Reardon, SmellieAbstained: McGrathJohn McGrath abstained (the minutes say: "as he was absent for both sessions").
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Andy Reardon, seconded by Lorenda Layne, to approve the minutes of the 9/17/25 Executive and Open Meetings. Layne, Reardon and Smellie voting yes. McGrath abstained as he was absent for both sessions.” (Motion: Reardon, second: Layne)
Appoint John Milne to the Norwell Police Department as a highly recommended police officer recruit, conditional on fulfillment of all pre-employment requirements and passing the MPTC academy training
To appoint John Milne to the Norwell Police Department as a highly recommended police officer recruit, conditional on fulfillment of all pre-employment requirements and passing the MPTC academy training
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Lorenda Layne, seconded by Andy Reardon, to appoint John Milne to the Norwell Police Department as a highly recommended police officer recruit, conditional on fulfillment of all pre-employment requirements and passing the MPTC academy training. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Layne, second: Reardon)
Appoint Albert Ayers to the Beautification Committee for a term expiring 6/30/28
To appoint Albert Ayers to the Beautification Committee for a term expiring 6/30/28
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Lorenda Layne, seconded by Andy Reardon, to appoint Albert Ayers to the Beautification Committee for a term expiring 6/30/28. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Layne, second: Reardon)
Switch the appointed NRC members as requested; Steven Lynch, At Large member, term expiring 6/30/28, and Tim Simpson, Alternate member, term expiring 6/30/27
To switch the appointed NRC members as requested; Steven Lynch, At Large member, term expiring 6/30/28, and Tim Simpson, Alternate member, term expiring 6/30/27
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Peter Smellie, seconded by Lorenda Layne, to switch the appointed NRC members as requested; Steven Lynch, At Large member, term expiring 6/30/28, and Tim Simpson, Alternate member, term expiring 6/30/27. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Smellie, second: Layne)
Open the public hearing at 7:15pm
To open the public hearing at 7:15pm
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Lorenda Layne, seconded by Andy Reardon, to open the public hearing at 7:15pm. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Layne, second: Reardon)
Approve the Class II Motor Vehicle License for Prime Auto Sales, LLC at 85 Pond Street, for a term expiring on 12/31/25
To approve the Class II Motor Vehicle License for Prime Auto Sales, LLC at 85 Pond Street, for a term expiring on 12/31/25
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Lorenda Layne, seconded by Andy Reardon, to approve the Class II Motor Vehicle License for Prime Auto Sales, LLC at 85 Pond Street, for a term expiring on 12/31/25. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Layne, second: Reardon)
That the Select Board, as authorized under Article 32 of the May 5, 2025 Annual Town Meeting, to vote to: 1. Transfer custody and control of the land as authorized under Steps 2 and 3 of Article...
That the Select Board, as authorized under Article 32 of the May 5, 2025 Annual Town Meeting, to vote to: 1. Transfer custody and control of the land as authorized under Steps 2 and 3 of Article 32; 2. Determine (as required under GL c. 40, Section 15A) that the land being transferred is no longer needed for its present purpose; 3. Require that the transfer of the land shall be subject to the restrictions previously imposed at Town Meeting and with the Conservation Commission to prepare, perfect and record the restrictions imposed by Town Meeting, to perfect the transfers; 4. Request the Conservation Commission to please, forthwith, prepare and submit the necessary Approval Not Required Plan and ANR application to the Planning Board, to accomplish the said division of land under Step 1 of Article 32; and 5. Direct that Step 4 of Article 32 (i.e. potential conveyance of Lot 3) shall take place in the future, based upon such terms and conditions as the Select Board may impose at the time
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Lorenda Layne, seconded by John McGrath, that the Select Board, as authorized under Article 32 of the May 5, 2025 Annual Town Meeting, to vote to: 1. Transfer custody and control of the land as authorized under Steps 2 and 3 of Article 32; 2. Determine (as required under GL c. 40, Section 15A) that the land being transferred is no longer needed for its present purpose; 3. Require that the transfer of the land shall be subject to the restrictions previously imposed at Town Meeting and with the Conservation Commission to prepare, perfect and record the restrictions imposed by Town Meeting, to perfect the transfers; 4. Request the Conservation Commission to please, forthwith, prepare and submit the necessary Approval Not Required Plan and ANR application to the Planning Board, to accomplish the said division of land under Step 1 of Article 32; and 5. Direct that Step 4 of Article 32 (i.e. potential conveyance of Lot 3) shall take place in the future, based upon such terms and conditions as the Select Board may impose at the time. Smellie voting yes, Layne voting yes, McGrath voting yes, Reardon voting yes.” (Motion: Layne, second: McGrath)
Authorize the transfer of land from the custody of the Select Board to the custody of the Conservation Commission in 2 Town Meeting Articles as detailed in the May 2025 Annual Town Meeting Warrant)
To authorize the transfer of land from the custody of the Select Board to the custody of the Conservation Commission in 2 Town Meeting Articles as detailed in the May 2025 Annual Town Meeting Warrant)
From the minutes
“Motion; made by John McGrath, seconded by Lorenda Layne, to authorize the transfer of land from the custody of the Select Board to the custody of the Conservation Commission in 2 Town Meeting Articles as detailed in the May 2025 Annual Town Meeting Warrant). Unanimously voted.” (Motion: McGrath, second: Layne)
Approve the purchase of parcel 36-19 for $20K plus legal fees, as noted in the Purchase and Sale agreement
To approve the purchase of parcel 36-19 for $20K plus legal fees, as noted in the Purchase and Sale agreement
From the minutes
“Motion; made by John McGrath, seconded by Lorenda Layne, to approve the purchase of parcel 36-19 for $20K plus legal fees, as noted in the Purchase and Sale agreement. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: McGrath, second: Layne)
Adjourn at 8:24pm
To adjourn at 8:24pm
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Andy Reardon, seconded by Lorenda Layne, to adjourn at 8:24pm. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Reardon, second: Layne)
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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