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Norwell Select Board · 2026–2027 Board · Regular meeting

July 8, 2026

6 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Peter W. Smellie, Brian M. Greenberg, Lorenda Layne, T. Andrew Reardon

Absent: John McGrath

Every vote, in order

Approve the agenda as posted

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the agenda as posted

From the minutes

“Motion; made by Pete Smellie, seconded by Andy Reardon, to approve the agenda as posted Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Smellie, second: Reardon)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Approve the meeting minutes of the 6/24/26 Open Session

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the meeting minutes of the 6/24/26 Open Session

From the minutes

“Motion; made by Pete Smellie, seconded by Lorenda Layne, to approve the meeting minutes of the 6/24/26 Open Session. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Smellie, second: Layne)

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Appoint Brian Noble as an At Large member of the Cemetery Committee for a term expiring 6/30/29

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To appoint Brian Noble as an At Large member of the Cemetery Committee for a term expiring 6/30/29

From the minutes

“Motion; made by Andy Reardon, seconded by Pete Smellie, to appoint Brian Noble as an At Large member of the Cemetery Committee for a term expiring 6/30/29. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Reardon, second: Smellie)

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Appoint Anne Trubia as an Alternate member of the Cemetery Committee for a term expiring 6/30/29

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To appoint Anne Trubia as an Alternate member of the Cemetery Committee for a term expiring 6/30/29

From the minutes

“Motion; made by Brian Greenberg, seconded by Pete Smellie, to appoint Anne Trubia as an Alternate member of the Cemetery Committee for a term expiring 6/30/29. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Greenberg, second: Smellie)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve the letter of support for this grant application and authorize Select Board Chair Brian Greenberg to sign

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the letter of support for this grant application and authorize Select Board Chair Brian Greenberg to sign

From the minutes

“Motion; made by Pete Smellie, seconded by Andy Reardon, to approve the letter of support for this grant application and authorize Select Board Chair Brian Greenberg to sign. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Smellie, second: Reardon)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Adjourn at 7:51pm

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To adjourn at 7:51pm

From the minutes

“Motion; made by Andy Reardon, seconded by Pete Smellie, to adjourn at 7:51pm. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Reardon, second: Smellie)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

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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