Norwell Morning Brief, Oct. 26: Water officials flag PFAS at well site

Happening Mon, Oct 26

• 6:30 p.m.: School Committee holds regular meeting The Norwell School Committee meets at 64 South Street starting at 6:30 p.m. for its regular session.Town of Norwell

Yesterday in Norwell (Sun, Oct 25)

• Water department flags PFAS and elevated TTHM result The Norwell Water Department says the Washington Street Wellfield has elevated PFAS and one sampling site showed a one-time elevated TTHM reading; a new treatment plant is planned, with funding requested at the Spring 2027 Town Meeting.Town of Norwell
• Contractor damage cuts water service on Pond Street A private contractor working on Pond Street damaged a 2-inch water line, prompting the Norwell Water Department to temporarily shut off service nearby while crews make repairs; residents may see discolored water once restored.Town of Norwell

Coming up

• Wed, Oct 28, 6:00 p.m.: Planning Board convenes Wednesday evening The Norwell Planning Board meets at 93 Longwater Circle starting at 6 p.m.Town of Norwell
• Wed, Oct 28, 6:30 p.m.: Recycling, Sustainability Committee meets Wednesday The Norwell Recycling and Sustainability Committee meets at 64 South Street starting at 6:30 p.m.Town of Norwell
• Wed, Oct 28, 7:00 p.m.: Select Board holds Wednesday session The Norwell Select Board meets at 93 Longwater Circle starting at 7 p.m.Town of Norwell
• Mon, Nov 16, 5:00 p.m.: Board of Health sets next meeting The Norwell Board of Health will hold its next meeting on November 16 at 5 p.m. at 93 Longwater Circle.Town of Norwell
• Wed, Dec 2, 10:00 a.m.: Winter recreation registration opens for residents Norwell Recreation's Winter 2027 online registration opens for residents at 10 a.m. on December 2; mail-in, walk-in and non-resident sign-ups begin a week later, on December 9.Town of Norwell

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