Norwell's public library is expanding resident access to technology while absorbing a budget hit on the same day. The library announced a state technology grant worth more than $35,000 has funded a new device lending program — 11 laptops in all, available for both in-library and take-ho…

The Norwell Public Library's $35,000 state technology grant is the sharpest local news this Friday morning. The grant is funding a new Device Lending Program — four Dell Pro 14 laptops for in-library use and seven Dell Latitude touch-screen laptops available for take-home checkout — giv…