Norwell Select Board Makes Dozens of New Appointments
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NORWELL — The Norwell Select Board made over 40 appointments and reappointments across a wide range of town committees and roles at its June 25 meeting, reflecting the board’s push to bring new energy and professional skill sets into local government.
The board filled vacancies on bodies including the Conservation Commission, Cultural Council, Board of Appeals, and Community Housing Trust. The appointments included both new residents stepping into public service and returning volunteers with years of experience.
“It’s always good to see new faces and hope this is just the start of your journey in town,” said Select Board Chair Peter Smellie during the meeting.
Board Prioritizes Expertise and Fresh Perspectives
Many of the appointees presented resumes that reflected expertise in fields like construction, finance, real estate, investigations, and public service. Select Board members repeatedly emphasized their desire to create a balance of institutional knowledge and new ideas.
“We have seen some really outstanding applicants this evening to bring a fresh view,” said Select Board Member Andy Reardon.
Among the appointments:
Greg McBride, Brittany Reardon, and Adrienne Fink were appointed to the Community Housing Trust, which plays a key role in affordable housing oversight.
Patricia DeGiulio and Marynel Wahl joined the Conservation Commission.
Nathalie Vining, Nick Salvatoriello, and Kate Ewen were appointed to the Cultural Council, which supports local arts and culture initiatives.
Deborah Stuart and Patrick Kelly were appointed to the Community Preservation Committee, which administers funds for open space, recreation, and historic preservation projects.
Lois Barbour and Daniel Senteno were reappointed to the Zoning Board of Appeals.
The board also filled a number of administrative and enforcement roles, including Animal Control Officer, Inspector of Wires, Gas and Plumbing Inspectors, Special Police Officers, and the Veterans Agent and Veterans Grave Officer positions.
Capital Budget Committee Appointees Selected After Public Interviews
Four residents applied for three open seats on the Capital Budget Committee, which oversees planning for Norwell’s capital spending on equipment, buildings, and infrastructure.
After brief public interviews, the board unanimously appointed Katherine Mulligan, Max Shipitco, and Kyle Fabrizio to three-year terms. All three emphasized their professional backgrounds and willingness to engage deeply with the committee’s work.
Mulligan, a nonprofit executive with experience managing multimillion-dollar budgets and government investigations, said she is used to evaluating competing priorities, asking hard questions, and making strategic decisions based on data, risk and long-term impact.
Shipitco, a small business owner fluent in three languages, said he had attended nearly every advisory board meeting this year to learn how the town’s budgeting process works. Select Board Member Andy Reardon praised his commitment, saying, “Certainly the desire and the interest is there on Max’s behalf.”
Fabrizio, an employee benefits consultant with nearly 30 years of experience, said she helps clients balance complex budgets and negotiate cost-effective contracts. “I believe these are directly transferable skills to help me evaluate capital projects,” she told the board.
Susan Powell, a current member of the committee, was not reappointed.
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