MassVoter.com← Norwell Select BoardNorwell Select Board · 2026–2027 Board · Regular meeting
July 22, 2026
8 recorded votes, 1 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:
- Brian M. Greenberg arrived late (about 7:10 p.m.).
Every vote, in order
Approve the agenda as amended
To approve the agenda as amended
From the minutes
“Motion; made by John McGrath, seconded by Andy Reardon, to approve the agenda as amended. Unanimously voted by roll call vote.” (Motion: McGrath, second: Reardon)
Approve the minutes of the 7/8/26 Open Meeting
To approve the minutes of the 7/8/26 Open Meeting
Yes: Layne, Reardon, SmellieAbstained: McGrathJohn McGrath abstained (the minutes say: "absent").
From the minutes
“Motion; made by John McGrath, seconded by Andy Reardon, to approve the minutes of the 7/8/26 Open Meeting. Layne – yes, McGrath – abstain (absent), Reardon – yes, Smellie – yes.” (Motion: McGrath, second: Reardon)
Appoint Officer Edward Phelps as a Super Special Police Officer for a term expiring 6/30/27
To appoint Officer Edward Phelps as a Super Special Police Officer for a term expiring 6/30/27
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Andy Reardon, seconded by Lorenda Layne, to appoint Officer Edward Phelps as a Super Special Police Officer for a term expiring 6/30/27. Unanimously voted by roll call vote.” (Motion: Reardon, second: Layne)
Appoint Judy Volpe as an Alternate member of the Cemetery Committee for a term expiring on 6/30/29
To appoint Judy Volpe as an Alternate member of the Cemetery Committee for a term expiring on 6/30/29
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Lorenda Layne, seconded by John McGrath, to appoint Judy Volpe as an Alternate member of the Cemetery Committee for a term expiring on 6/30/29. Unanimously voted by roll call vote.” (Motion: Layne, second: McGrath)
Revert to the agenda order as posted
To revert to the agenda order as posted
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Lorenda Layne, seconded by John McGrath, to revert to the agenda order as posted. Unanimously voted by roll call vote.” (Motion: Layne, second: McGrath)
Authorize the Town Administrator to negotiate and award the cell tower contract
To authorize the Town Administrator to negotiate and award the cell tower contract
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Brian Greenberg, seconded by John McGrath, to authorize the Town Administrator to negotiate and award the cell tower contract. Unanimously voted by roll call vote.” (Motion: Greenberg, second: McGrath)
Approve Appendix A of the updated Personnel Bylaw
To approve Appendix A of the updated Personnel Bylaw
From the minutes
“Motion; made by John McGrath, seconded by Andy Reardon, to approve Appendix A of the updated Personnel Bylaw. Unanimously voted by roll call vote.” (Motion: McGrath, second: Reardon)
Adjourn at 8:06pm
To adjourn at 8:06pm
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Andy Reardon, seconded by Lorenda Layne, to adjourn at 8:06pm. Unanimously voted by roll call vote.” (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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