Norwell's football team is set to open its season at home against Pembroke on September 4, a matchup confirmed by a MaxPreps listing via Google Alerts. Meanwhile, the town continues circulating public health guidance tied to statewide mosquito-borne illness detections and a recalled fru…
Norwell Public Library launched a new Device Lending Program with 11 loaner laptops available this week. The library now offers four Dell Pro 14 laptops for in-library use and seven Dell Latitude touch-screen laptops for at-home checkout, expanding computer access for cardholders who in…
Norwell Government Study Commission prepares governance articles for possible special town meeting. All five members present, the commission unanimously approved its agenda and voted four to zero, with one abstention, to accept prior minutes. Chair Marybeth Shea reported that the commission is
Norwell Public Library ends its Sunday hours after fiscal 2026 budget cuts, even as it lands new state funding. The library confirmed the seasonal Sunday closure is tied to FY26 budget impacts detailed on the town's website, leaving hours at Monday through Saturday only. At the same tim…
Norwell Planning Board approved a $23,740 peer review contract with Merrill Engineering for Stetson Woods Village. Chair Brian Greenberg moved the contract with Board Members Stephen Durm, Steve Bjorklund, and Donald Shute voting in favor; Board Member Brendan Sullivan recused. The scope includes
Norwell town hall opened registration this week for its fall Household Hazardous Waste collection event. The News Flash announcement gives residents a new window to safely dispose of chemicals and other materials barred from curbside pickup under state waste-ban rules, one of the few co…
Norwell Historical Commission met August 25, 2026; no recorded decisions or votes appeared in official minutes. Two members, Tom Sullivan and Kristen Jervey, were listed as submitting resignations at the Town Clerk's office. Heather Storm was proposed as a new member. The agenda covered 19 items
Norwell Historical Commission met to address membership transitions and routine property business. The commission proposed Heather Storm as a new member while Tom Sullivan and Kristen Jervey prepare to submit resignations. Treasurer Jim Kelliher reported on finances while the commission reviewed
Norwell Cemetery Committee approves monument size expansion and adds burial lots. The committee voted to increase the allowable monument base length from 64 inches to 120 inches in the estate section of Stetson Meadows Cemetery after approving a Birtwell monument that exceeded the existing limit.
The Norwell Community Preservation Committee approves nearly $240,000 in vendor payments for ongoing projects. At its August 24 meeting, the committee unanimously approved invoices totaling $239,945.54, with significant payments to ACK Marine & Boardwalk ($176,354.04) for East Boardwalk completion