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March 18, 2026
11 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 Brian Greenberg, to approve the agenda as written. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Layne, second: Greenberg)
Approve the minutes for the 2/25/26 Open Meeting
To approve the minutes for the 2/25/26 Open Meeting
Yes: Greenberg, McGrath, ReardonAbstained: Layne, SmellieLorenda Layne abstained (the minutes say: "Absent"). Peter W. Smellie abstained (the minutes say: "Absent").
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Brian Greenberg, seconded by Andy Reardon, to approve the minutes for the 2/25/26 Open Meeting, Greenberg – yes, McGrath – yes, Reardon – yes, Layne – abstain (Absent), Smellie – abstain (Absent). Motion carried.” (Motion: Greenberg, second: Reardon)
Approve the minutes for the 3/4/26 Open Meeting
Approve the minutes for the 3/4/26 Open Meeting
Yes: Greenberg, Layne, McGrath, SmellieAbstained: ReardonT. Andrew Reardon abstained (the minutes say: "Absent").
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Brian Greenberg, seconded by Lorenda Layne, approve the minutes for the 3/4/26 Open Meeting, Greenberg – yes, Layne – yes, McGrath – yes, Smellie – yes, Reardon – abstain (Absent), Motion carried.” (Motion: Greenberg, second: Layne)
Approve the minutes for the 3/4/26 Executive Session
To approve the minutes for the 3/4/26 Executive Session
Yes: Layne, McGrath, SmellieAbstained: Greenberg, ReardonBrian M. Greenberg abstained (the minutes say: "Absent"). T. Andrew Reardon abstained (the minutes say: "Absent").
From the minutes
“Motion; made by John McGrath, seconded by Lorenda Layne, to approve the minutes for the 3/4/26 Executive Session, Layne – yes, McGrath – yes, Smellie - yes, Greenberg abstain (Absent), Reardon – abstain (Absent), Motion carried.” (Motion: McGrath, second: Layne)
Authorize the appointment of Chad Lovett as Town Administrator, subject to negotiation
To authorize the appointment of Chad Lovett as Town Administrator, subject to negotiation
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Pete Smellie, seconded by Lorenda Layne, to authorize the appointment of Chad Lovett as Town Administrator, subject to negotiation. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Smellie, second: Layne)
Appoint the following election workers for terms expiring 6/30/26: • Alison Demong, 46 Cedar Point • Kim Cyr, 923 Main Street • Ellen Mosher, 41 Woods Road • Monique Sansoucy, 214 South Street 2
To appoint the following election workers for terms expiring 6/30/26: • Alison Demong, 46 Cedar Point • Kim Cyr, 923 Main Street • Ellen Mosher, 41 Woods Road • Monique Sansoucy, 214 South Street 2
From the minutes
“Motion; made by John McGrath, seconded by Lorenda Layne, to appoint the following election workers for terms expiring 6/30/26: • Alison Demong, 46 Cedar Point • Kim Cyr, 923 Main Street • Ellen Mosher, 41 Woods Road • Monique Sansoucy, 214 South Street 2 Unanimously voted.” (Motion: McGrath, second: Layne)
Approve an Article on the Town Meeting Warrant for the adoption of Chapter 138, and to set the upgrade fee at $500
To approve an Article on the Town Meeting Warrant for the adoption of Chapter 138, and to set the upgrade fee at $500
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Lorenda Layne, seconded by Andy Reardon, to approve an Article on the Town Meeting Warrant for the adoption of Chapter 138, and to set the upgrade fee at $500. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Layne, second: Reardon)
Authorize an Article at this year's annual Town meeting to vote for a five year contract
To authorize an Article at this year's annual Town meeting to vote for a five year contract
From the minutes
“Motion: made by Andy Reardon, seconded by Brian Greenberg, to authorize an Article at this year's annual Town meeting to vote for a five year contract. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Reardon, second: Greenberg)
Approve and support the budget plan as presented
To approve and support the budget plan as presented
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Lorenda Layne, seconded by Andy Reardon to approve and support the budget plan as presented. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Layne, second: Reardon)
Support the transfer of 2.3M from the OPEB Trust Fund
To support the transfer of 2.3M from the OPEB Trust Fund
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Brian Greenberg, seconded by Lorenda Layne, to support the transfer of 2.3M from the OPEB Trust Fund. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Greenberg, second: Layne)
Adjourn at 9:58pm
To adjourn at 9:58pm
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Andy Reardon, seconded by Lorenda Layne, to adjourn at 9:58pm. 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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