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Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Norwell police plan to discontinue their Flock Safety license plate reader camera program.
Today in Norwell
- Police to discontinue license plate reader cameras. The Norwell Police Department will discontinue its use of Flock Safety automated license plate reader cameras, the town announced in a News Flash posted Sept. 30.Town of Norwell
- Library ends seasonal Sunday hours amid budget cuts. Norwell Public Library will no longer offer seasonal Sunday hours because of budget cuts, the library said, pointing to the impact of its FY26 budget reductions.Norwell Public Library
- Schools post 2027 MCAS testing schedule. Norwell Public Schools has posted its 2027 MCAS testing schedule by subject and grade level so families can plan ahead.Norwell Public Schools
Coming up
- Wed, Oct 7, 9:00 a.m.: District PTO meets Wednesday at Sparrell Building. Norwell Public Schools' District PTO meets Wednesday, Oct. 7, at 9 a.m. at the Sparrell Building.Norwell Public Schools
- Sat, Oct 17: Early voting set for Oct. 17 to 30. Norwell will hold early voting hours for the state election from Oct. 17 through Oct. 30, the town announced.Town of Norwell
Recent editions
- Sunday, October 4, 2026 — Ten Norwell properties sold in September with most final sale prices still undisclosed
- Friday, October 2, 2026 — Norwell Public Library launches a laptop lending program with four in-library and seven take-home devices
- Wednesday, September 30, 2026 — Norwell Police Department will discontinue its use of Flock Safety license plate reader cameras townwide
- Tuesday, September 29, 2026 — Norwell Public Library drops seasonal Sunday hours as FY26 budget cuts take hold
- Saturday, September 26, 2026 — Town officials urge Norwell residents to prepare for a weekend nor'easter as storm approaches
- Monday, September 21, 2026 — Norwell Public Library eliminates seasonal Sunday hours due to ongoing budget cuts