MassVoter.com← Norwell Select BoardNorwell Select Board · 2026–2027 Board · Regular meeting
August 19, 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, John McGrath, T. Andrew Reardon
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- John McGrath arrived a few minutes after the first vote.
Every vote, in order
Approve the agenda as amended
To approve the agenda as amended
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Lorenda Layne, seconded by Andy Reardon, to approve the agenda as amended. Unanimously voted by roll call vote.” (Motion: Layne, second: Reardon)
Appoint Tom Barry as the Alternate Building Commissioner for a term expiring on 6/30/27
To appoint Tom Barry as the Alternate Building Commissioner for a term expiring on 6/30/27
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Pete Smellie, seconded by Lorenda Layne, to appoint Tom Barry as the Alternate Building Commissioner for a term expiring on 6/30/27. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Smellie, second: Layne)
Approve the NHS to put sign on the Town Common
To approve the NHS to put sign on the Town Common
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Pete Smellie, seconded by Lorenda Layne, to approve the NHS to put sign on the Town Common. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Smellie, second: Layne)
Appoint Marynel Wahl to the Town Technology Ad Hoc Committee
To appoint Marynel Wahl to the Town Technology Ad Hoc Committee
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Andy Reardon, seconded by Pete Smellie, to appoint Marynel Wahl to the Town Technology Ad Hoc Committee. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Reardon, second: Smellie)
Postpone the Recycling Yard fee proposal discussion to a future meeting agenda
To postpone the Recycling Yard fee proposal discussion to a future meeting agenda
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Brian Greenberg, seconded by Lorenda Layne, to postpone the Recycling Yard fee proposal discussion to a future meeting agenda. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Greenberg, second: Layne)
Adjourn at 8:48pm
To adjourn at 8:48pm
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Andy Reardon seconded by Pete Smellie, to adjourn at 8:48pm. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Reardon, second: Smellie)
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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