MassVoter.com← Norwell Select BoardNorwell Select Board · 2026–2027 Board · Regular meeting
September 16, 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:
- Peter W. Smellie left the meeting at 8:51 p.m.
Every vote, in order
Approve the agenda as amended moving Item f) to item c)
To approve the agenda as amended moving Item f) to item c)
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Pete Smellie, seconded by Lorenda Layne, to approve the agenda as amended moving Item f) to item c). Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Smellie, second: Layne)
Approve the minutes of the 9-2-26 Open Meeting
To approve the minutes of the 9-2-26 Open Meeting
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Pete Smellie, seconded by Lorenda Layne, to approve the minutes of the 9-2-26 Open Meeting. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Smellie, second: Layne)
Approve the 2027 Special and Annual Town Meeting date of Monday, 5/3/27 at 6:30pm
To approve the 2027 Special and Annual Town Meeting date of Monday, 5/3/27 at 6:30pm
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Peter Smellie, seconded by Lorenda Layne, to approve the 2027 Special and Annual Town Meeting date of Monday, 5/3/27 at 6:30pm. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Smellie, second: Layne)
Approve the 2027 Annual Town Election date of Saturday; 5/15/27, 8:00am to 6:00pm
To approve the 2027 Annual Town Election date of Saturday; 5/15/27, 8:00am to 6:00pm
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Peter Smellie, seconded by Lorenda Layne, to approve the 2027 Annual Town Election date of Saturday; 5/15/27, 8:00am to 6:00pm. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Smellie, second: Layne)
Approve In Person early voting hours for the 2026 State election as printed on the published and attached memo
To approve In Person early voting hours for the 2026 State election as printed on the published and attached memo
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Peter Smellie, seconded by Lorenda Layne, to approve In Person early voting hours for the 2026 State election as printed on the published and attached memo. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Smellie, second: Layne)
Extend the CSFF license agreement one year, to expire on 12/31/29
To extend the CSFF license agreement one year, to expire on 12/31/29
Yes: Greenberg, Layne, McGrath, SmellieNo: Reardon
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Peter Smellie, seconded by Lorenda Layne, to extend the CSFF license agreement one year, to expire on 12/31/29. Greenberg, Layne, McGrath and Smellie voting yes, Reardon voting no. Motion carried.” (Motion: Smellie, second: Layne)
Request Town Counsel to write a letter to the town of Hanover Board of Selectmen on behalf of the Select Board, requesting a fee reduction or waiver in line with municipal building project precedent
To request Town Counsel to write a letter to the town of Hanover Board of Selectmen on behalf of the Select Board, requesting a fee reduction or waiver in line with municipal building project precedent
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Peter Smellie, seconded by John McGrath, to request Town Counsel to write a letter to the town of Hanover Board of Selectmen on behalf of the Select Board, requesting a fee reduction or waiver in line with municipal building project precedent. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Smellie, second: McGrath)
Adjourn at 9:09pm
To adjourn at 9:09pm
From the minutes
“Motion; made by Andy Reardon, seconded by Lorenda Layne, to adjourn at 9:09pm. 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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