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December 3, 2025
8 recorded votes, 8 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: John McGrath is not on the attendance list, but the minutes name him making, seconding or voting on motions. Following the site standard, John McGrath 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: Brian M. Greenberg, Lorenda Layne, T. Andrew Reardon
Absent: Peter W. Smellie, John McGrath
Every vote, in order
Approve the amended agenda
To approve the amended agenda
The minutes name John McGrath in this motion, but do not list John McGrath as attending. Individual votes are not shown; we will ask the town.
From the minutes
“Motion; made by John McGrath, seconded by Andy Reardon, to approve the amended agenda. Unanimously voted.” (second: Reardon)
Approve the meeting minutes of the 11/19/25 Executive and Open Sessions
To approve the meeting minutes of the 11/19/25 Executive and Open Sessions
The minutes name John McGrath in this motion, but do not list John McGrath as attending. Individual votes are not shown; we will ask the town.
From the minutes
“Motion; made by John McGrath, seconded by Andy Reardon, to approve the meeting minutes of the 11/19/25 Executive and Open Sessions. Unanimously voted.” (second: Reardon)
Approve the Town Administrator to sign the letter
To approve the Town Administrator to sign the letter
The minutes name John McGrath in this motion, but do not list John McGrath as attending. Individual votes are not shown; we will ask the town.
From the minutes
“Motion; made by John McGrath, seconded by Andy Reardon, to approve the Town Administrator to sign the letter. Unanimously voted.” (second: Reardon)
Appoint Jeff Wheeler to the Beautification Committee for a term expiring 6/30/28
To appoint Jeff Wheeler to the Beautification Committee for a term expiring 6/30/28
The minutes name John McGrath in this motion, but do not list John McGrath as attending. Individual votes are not shown; we will ask the town.
From the minutes
“Motion; made by John McGrath, seconded by Lorenda Layne, to appoint Jeff Wheeler to the Beautification Committee for a term expiring 6/30/28. Unanimously voted.” (second: Layne)
Ratify the MOU between the Town of Norwell and the AFSCME Union-Highway/Tree & Grounds
To ratify the MOU between the Town of Norwell and the AFSCME Union-Highway/Tree & Grounds
The minutes name John McGrath in this motion, but do not list John McGrath as attending. Individual votes are not shown; we will ask the town.
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Lorenda Layne, seconded by John McGrath, to ratify the MOU between the Town of Norwell and the AFSCME Union-Highway/Tree & Grounds. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Layne)
Remove the approval condition from the ABCC All Alcohol license application for Cheever Events at 690 Main Street
To remove the approval condition from the ABCC All Alcohol license application for Cheever Events at 690 Main Street
John McGrath 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 Lorenda Layne, to remove the approval condition from the ABCC All Alcohol license application for Cheever Events at 690 Main Street. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Reardon, second: Layne)
Winterize, drain and secure the Osborn building at 345 Main Street until such time as it is repurposed, keeping the power on as discussed
To winterize, drain and secure the Osborn building at 345 Main Street until such time as it is repurposed, keeping the power on as discussed
The minutes name John McGrath in this motion, but do not list John McGrath as attending. Individual votes are not shown; we will ask the town.
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Andy Reardon, seconded by John McGrath, to winterize, drain and secure the Osborn building at 345 Main Street until such time as it is repurposed, keeping the power on as discussed. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Reardon)
Adjourn at 8:27pm
To adjourn at 8:27pm
John McGrath 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 Lorenda Layne, to adjourn at 8:27pm. 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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