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October 29, 2025
11 recorded votes, 0 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
Accept the agenda as written
To accept the agenda as written
From the minutes
“Motion; made by John McGrath, seconded by Lorenda Layne, to accept the agenda as written. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: McGrath, second: Layne)
Approve the minutes of the 10/15/25 Open Meeting
To approve the minutes of the 10/15/25 Open Meeting
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Brian Greenberg, seconded by Lorenda Layne, to approve the minutes of the 10/15/25 Open Meeting. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Greenberg, second: Layne)
Ratify the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the Town of Norwell and the IAFF Local 2700
To ratify the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the Town of Norwell and the IAFF Local 2700
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Andy Reardon, seconded by Lorenda Layne, to ratify the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the Town of Norwell and the IAFF Local 2700. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Reardon, second: Layne)
Appoint Gabrielle Dos Santos as a conditional police officer, pending completion of her preemployment requirements and graduation from the police academy
To appoint Gabrielle Dos Santos as a conditional police officer, pending completion of her preemployment requirements and graduation from the police academy
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Andy Reardon, seconded by Lorenda Layne, to appoint Gabrielle Dos Santos as a conditional police officer, pending completion of her preemployment requirements and graduation from the police academy. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Reardon, second: Layne)
Open the public hearing for Prime Auto Sales, LLC at 7:23pm
To open the public hearing for Prime Auto Sales, LLC at 7:23pm
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Pete Smellie, seconded by Lorenda Layne, to open the public hearing for Prime Auto Sales, LLC at 7:23pm. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Smellie, second: Layne)
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Andy Reardon, seconded by Lorenda Layne, to close the public hearing. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Reardon, second: Layne)
Issue the Class II Motor Vehicle license for Prime Auto Sales, LLC, 85 Pond Street, Norwell, MA, 02061, with hours of operation as 9am to 6pm, Monday through Saturday, 10am to 4pm on Sunday,...
To issue the Class II Motor Vehicle license for Prime Auto Sales, LLC, 85 Pond Street, Norwell, MA, 02061, with hours of operation as 9am to 6pm, Monday through Saturday, 10am to 4pm on Sunday, expiring 12/31/25
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Andy Reardon, seconded by Lorenda Layne, to issue the Class II Motor Vehicle license for Prime Auto Sales, LLC, 85 Pond Street, Norwell, MA, 02061, with hours of operation as 9am to 6pm, Monday through Saturday, 10am to 4pm on Sunday, expiring 12/31/25. . Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Reardon, second: Layne)
Appoint Heather Hanley to the Complete Streets Committee for a term expiring 6/30/28
To appoint Heather Hanley to the Complete Streets Committee for a term expiring 6/30/28
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Andy Reardon, seconded by Lorenda Layne, to appoint Heather Hanley to the Complete Streets Committee for a term expiring 6/30/28. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Reardon, second: Layne)
Designate a parking spot directly across from the front door of Town Hall for Veteran Parking
To designate a parking spot directly across from the front door of Town Hall for Veteran Parking
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Lorenda Layne, seconded by Brian Greenberg, to designate a parking spot directly across from the front door of Town Hall for Veteran Parking. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Layne, second: Greenberg)
Accept the deed for the Prospect Street land as written in the closing documents and signed by the Select Board
To accept the deed for the Prospect Street land as written in the closing documents and signed by the Select Board
From the minutes
“Motion; made by John McGrath, seconded by Andy Reardon, to accept the deed for the Prospect Street land as written in the closing documents and signed by the Select Board. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: McGrath, second: Reardon)
Adjourn at 8:31pm
To adjourn at 8:31pm
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Andy Reardon, seconded by Lorenda Layne, to adjourn at 8:31pm. 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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