MassVoter.com← Norwell Select BoardNorwell Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
April 15, 2026
6 recorded votes, 2 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
During the meeting:
- T. Andrew Reardon stepped aside (recused) from the two group health insurance items.
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 John McGrath, to approve the agenda as written. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Layne, second: McGrath)
Approve the Open Session minutes for 3/18/26, 4/1/26, 4/6/26
To approve the Open Session minutes for 3/18/26, 4/1/26, 4/6/26
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Brian Greenberg, seconded by Lorenda Layne, to approve the Open Session minutes for 3/18/26, 4/1/26, 4/6/26. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Greenberg, second: Layne)
That the Select Board, on behalf of the town of Norwell, elects to engage in the process to change health insurance benefits under M.G.L., c.32B, sections 21 through 23
That the Select Board, on behalf of the town of Norwell, elects to engage in the process to change health insurance benefits under M.G.L., c.32B, sections 21 through 23
T. Andrew Reardon stepped aside (recused) from this item and is left out of this vote (the minutes list him as abstaining).
From the minutes
“Motion; made by John McGrath, seconded by Brian Greenberg, That the Select Board, on behalf of the town of Norwell, elects to engage in the process to change health insurance benefits under M.G.L., c.32B, sections 21 through 23. Greenberg-yes, Layne-yes, McGrath-yes, Smellie-yes. Mr. Reardon abstained as he recused himself from this topic.” (Motion: McGrath, second: Greenberg)
Appoint the following members to the IAC: Tracy Simmons (EAN), Nancy Campbell (Teamsters, Local 25), Craig LaRocco (Norwell Police Association), Harry Merritt (Norwell Firefighters IAFF, Local...
To appoint the following members to the IAC: Tracy Simmons (EAN), Nancy Campbell (Teamsters, Local 25), Craig LaRocco (Norwell Police Association), Harry Merritt (Norwell Firefighters IAFF, Local 2700), Colleen Sampson (SEIU, Local 888), Sean Clancy (AFSCME, Local 1700), Rocco Canale (AFSCME, Local 1700), Scott Gorman (AFSCME, Local 1700), Nancy Dooley, Retiree Representative
T. Andrew Reardon stepped aside (recused) from this item and is left out of this vote (the minutes list him as abstaining).
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Lorenda Layne, seconded by Brian Greenberg, to appoint the following members to the IAC: Tracy Simmons (EAN), Nancy Campbell (Teamsters, Local 25), Craig LaRocco (Norwell Police Association), Harry Merritt (Norwell Firefighters IAFF, Local 2700), Colleen Sampson (SEIU, Local 888), Sean Clancy (AFSCME, Local 1700), Rocco Canale (AFSCME, Local 1700), Scott Gorman (AFSCME, Local 1700), Nancy Dooley, Retiree Representative. Greenberg-yes, Layne-yes, McGrath-yes, Smellie-yes. Mr. Reardon abstained as he recused himself from this topic.” (Motion: Layne, second: Greenberg)
Amend the Capital Budget Policy as discussed
To amend the Capital Budget Policy as discussed
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Lorenda Layne, seconded by John McGrath, to amend the Capital Budget Policy as discussed. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Layne, second: McGrath)
Adjourn at 8:12pm
To adjourn at 8:12pm
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Andy Reardon, seconded by Lorenda Layne, to adjourn at 8:12pm. 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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