MassVoter.com← Norwell Select BoardNorwell Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
February 4, 2026
7 recorded votes, 3 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 Lorenda Layne, seconded by Andy Reardon, to approve the agenda as written. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Layne, second: Reardon)
Approve the meeting minutes of the 1/28/26 Open Session
To approve the meeting minutes of the 1/28/26 Open Session
Yes: Greenberg, Layne, McGrath, ReardonAbstained: SmelliePeter W. Smellie abstained (the minutes say: "as he was absent").
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Andy Reardon, seconded by Lorenda Layne, to approve the meeting minutes of the 1/28/26 Open Session. Greenberg, Layne, McGrath, Reardon voting yes. Peter Smellie abstained as he was absent.” (Motion: Reardon, second: Layne)
Accept the amended language for the addition of the town of Pembroke as a member to the annual Town Meeting Warrant Article
To accept the amended language for the addition of the town of Pembroke as a member to the annual Town Meeting Warrant Article
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Andy Reardon, seconded by Lorenda Layne, to accept the amended language for the addition of the town of Pembroke as a member to the annual Town Meeting Warrant Article. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Reardon, second: Layne)
Draft a No Demolition restriction on the Stetson Ford house
To draft a No Demolition restriction on the Stetson Ford house
Yes: Greenberg, Layne, McGrath, SmellieNo: Reardon
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Brian Greenberg, seconded by John McGrath, to draft a No Demolition restriction on the Stetson Ford house. Greenberg, Layne, McGrath, Smellie voting yes, Reardon voting no. Motion carried.” (Motion: Greenberg, second: McGrath)
Approve the Cross Street Flower Farm annual calendar of events for 2026
To approve the Cross Street Flower Farm annual calendar of events for 2026
Yes: Greenberg, Layne, McGrath, SmellieNo: Reardon
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Lorenda Layne, seconded by John McGrath, to approve the Cross Street Flower Farm annual calendar of events for 2026. Greenberg, Layne, McGrath, Smellie voting yes, Reardon voting no. Motion carried.” (Motion: Layne, second: McGrath)
Set the date and hours of the Annual Town of Norwell election as May 16, 2026, from 8:00am to 6:00pm
To set the date and hours of the Annual Town of Norwell election as May 16, 2026, from 8:00am to 6:00pm
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Andy Reardon, seconded by Lorenda Layne, to set the date and hours of the Annual Town of Norwell election as May 16, 2026, from 8:00am to 6:00pm. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Reardon, second: Layne)
Adjourn at 9:57pm
To adjourn at 9:57pm
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Andy Reardon, seconded by Lorenda Layne, to adjourn at 9:57pm. 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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