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January 21, 2026
6 recorded votes, 6 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: Peter W. Smellie, Brian M. Greenberg, Lorenda Layne, T. Andrew Reardon
Absent: John McGrath
Every vote, in order
Approve the agenda as posted but items will be discussed out oforder
To approve the agenda as posted but items will be discussed out oforder
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 approve the agenda as posted but items will be discussed out oforder. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Reardon)
Approve the meeting minutes of the 1/14/26 Open Session
To approve the meeting minutes of the 1/14/26 Open Session
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 approve the meeting minutes of the 1/14/26 Open Session. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Reardon)
Form a 7 member Ad Hoc committee known as the Town Hall Reuse Committee, with 5-7 members, 1 COA rep, 1 Recreation Commission rep, 1 CHT member rep and 4 At Large members, appointed by the Select...
To form a 7 member Ad Hoc committee known as the Town Hall Reuse Committee, with 5-7 members, 1 COA rep, 1 Recreation Commission rep, 1 CHT member rep and 4 At Large members, appointed by the Select Board
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 Lorenda Layne, seconded by Andy Reardon, to form a 7 member Ad Hoc committee known as the Town Hall Reuse Committee, with 5-7 members, 1 COA rep, 1 Recreation Commission rep, 1 CHT member rep and 4 At Large members, appointed by the Select Board. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Layne, second: Reardon)
Set the date and time for the Special and Annual Town Meeting as May 4, 2026, 7PM, andthe date for the Annual Town Election as May 16, 2026
To set the date and time for the Special and Annual Town Meeting as May 4, 2026, 7PM, andthe date for the Annual Town Election as May 16, 2026
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 set the date and time for the Special and Annual Town Meeting as May 4, 2026, 7PM, andthe date for the Annual Town Election as May 16, 2026. Unanimously voted.” (second: Layne)
Open the Annual Town Meeting Warrantfor the 2026 Special and Annual Town Meeting on January 21, 2026, and close the Annual Town Meeting Warrant on February 18, 2026
To open the Annual Town Meeting Warrantfor the 2026 Special and Annual Town Meeting on January 21, 2026, and close the Annual Town Meeting Warrant on February 18, 2026
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 open the Annual Town Meeting Warrantfor the 2026 Special and Annual Town Meeting on January 21, 2026, and close the Annual Town Meeting Warrant on February 18, 2026. Unanimously voted.” (second: Layne)
Adjourn at 8:13pm
To adjourn at 8:13pm
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 8:13pm. 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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