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February 25, 2026
7 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: Part of this meeting was a Planning Board meeting. The Planning Board's own votes are not included; the Select Board's separate vote on the interim Planning Board appointment is.
Present: Brian M. Greenberg, John McGrath, T. Andrew Reardon
Absent: Peter W. Smellie, Lorenda Layne
Every vote, in order
Approve the agenda but out of order as discussed
To approve the agenda but out of order as discussed
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Andy Reardon, seconded by John McGrath, to approve the agenda but out of order as discussed. Unanimously voted by roll call vote.” (Motion: Reardon, second: McGrath)
Approve the minutes of the 2/4/26 Open Session
To approve the minutes of the 2/4/26 Open Session
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Brian Greenberg, seconded by Andy Reardon, to approve the minutes of the 2/4/26 Open Session. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Greenberg, second: Reardon)
Appoint Steve Bjorklund to the Planning Board as an Interim member until 5/16/26
To appoint Steve Bjorklund to the Planning Board as an Interim member until 5/16/26
From the minutes
“Motion; made by John McGrath, seconded by Andy Reardon, to appoint Steve Bjorklund to the Planning Board as an Interim member until 5/16/26. Unanimously voted by the Select Board.” (Motion: McGrath, second: Reardon)
Approve spending in excess of the FY26 Snow and Ice budget
To approve spending in excess of the FY26 Snow and Ice budget
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Andy Reardon, seconded by John McGrath, to approve spending in excess of the FY26 Snow and Ice budget. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Reardon, second: McGrath)
Refer the 9 Planning Board Warrant Articles on the agenda back to the Planning Board for the purpose of a public hearing on 3/25/26
To refer the 9 Planning Board Warrant Articles on the agenda back to the Planning Board for the purpose of a public hearing on 3/25/26
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Andy Reardon, seconded by John McGrath, to refer the 9 Planning Board Warrant Articles on the agenda back to the Planning Board for the purpose of a public hearing on 3/25/26. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Reardon, second: McGrath)
Delegate responsibility to the Town Administrator to sign MSBA documents/contracts on behalf of the Town, related to the design and feasibility study for a new high school
To delegate responsibility to the Town Administrator to sign MSBA documents/contracts on behalf of the Town, related to the design and feasibility study for a new high school
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Andy Reardon, seconded by John McGrath, to delegate responsibility to the Town Administrator to sign MSBA documents/contracts on behalf of the Town, related to the design and feasibility study for a new high school. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Reardon, second: McGrath)
Adjourn at 8:49pm
To adjourn at 8:49pm
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Andy Reardon, seconded by John McGrath, to adjourn at 8:49pm. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Reardon, second: McGrath)
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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