MassVoter.com← Norwell Select BoardNorwell Select Board · 2026–2027 Board · Regular meeting
August 5, 2026
11 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:
- Brian M. Greenberg arrived late (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 Peter Smellie, seconded by John McGrath, to approve the agenda as amended. Layne – yes, McGrath – yes, Reardon – yes, Smellie – yes.” (Motion: Smellie, second: McGrath)
Approve the minutes of the Open Session on July 22nd
To approve the minutes of the Open Session on July 22nd
Yes: Layne, Reardon, SmellieAbstained: McGrathJohn McGrath abstained (the minutes say: "absent").
From the minutes
“Motion; made by John McGrath, seconded by Peter Smellie, to approve the minutes of the Open Session on July 22nd. Layne – yes, McGrath – abstain (absent), Reardon – yes, Smellie – yes.” (Motion: McGrath, second: Smellie)
Take the meeting agenda items in the order as printed
To take the meeting agenda items in the order as printed
From the minutes
“Motion: made by John McGrath, seconded by Andy Reardon, to take the meeting agenda items in the order as printed. Unanimously voted by roll call vote.” (Motion: McGrath, second: Reardon)
Appoint Heather Hanley to the CPC for a term expiring on 6/30/29
To appoint Heather Hanley to the CPC for a term expiring on 6/30/29
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Andy Reardon, seconded by Lorenda Layne, to appoint Heather Hanley to the CPC for a term expiring on 6/30/29. Unanimously voted by roll call vote.” (Motion: Reardon, second: Layne)
Appoint Jean Valicenti to the COA for a term expiring on 6/30/29
To appoint Jean Valicenti to the COA for a term expiring on 6/30/29
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Andy Reardon, seconded by Lorenda Layne, to appoint Jean Valicenti to the COA for a term expiring on 6/30/29. Unanimously voted by roll call vote.” (Motion: Reardon, second: Layne)
Appoint Melissa Korpacz to the Recreation Commission for a term expiring on 6/30/29
To appoint Melissa Korpacz to the Recreation Commission for a term expiring on 6/30/29
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Andy Reardon, seconded by Lorenda Layne, to appoint Melissa Korpacz to the Recreation Commission for a term expiring on 6/30/29. Unanimously voted by roll call vote.” (Motion: Reardon, second: Layne)
Appoint the 3 new Election workers as noted and posted in the meeting packet
To appoint the 3 new Election workers as noted and posted in the meeting packet
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Peter Smellie, seconded by Lorenda Layne, to appoint the 3 new Election workers as noted and posted in the meeting packet. Unanimously voted by roll call vote.” (Motion: Smellie, second: Layne)
Reappoint returning election workers as noted and posted in the meeting packet
To reappoint returning election workers as noted and posted in the meeting packet
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Peter Smellie, seconded by Lorenda Layne, to reappoint returning election workers as noted and posted in the meeting packet. Unanimously voted by roll call vote.” (Motion: Smellie, second: Layne)
Approve the updated health plan
To approve the updated health plan
Yes: Greenberg, Layne, McGrath, SmellieAbstained: ReardonT. Andrew Reardon abstained (the minutes say: "retired employee").
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Peter Smellie, seconded by Lorenda Layne, to approve the updated health plan. Greenberg – yes, Layne – yes, McGrath – yes, Reardon – abstain (retired employee), Smellie – yes.” (Motion: Smellie, second: Layne)
Approve the donation to Plymouth County Outreach for 15,750, using the opioid settlement funds
To approve the donation to Plymouth County Outreach for 15,750, using the opioid settlement funds
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Lorenda Layne, seconded by Peter Smellie, to approve the donation to Plymouth County Outreach for 15,750, using the opioid settlement funds. Unanimously voted by roll call vote.” (Motion: Layne, second: Smellie)
Adjourn at 8:04pm
To adjourn at 8:04pm
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Andy Reardon, seconded by Lorenda Layne, to adjourn at 8:04pm. 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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