Select Board approves health plan, opioid settlement funds
Norwell's Select Board approved a negotiated health plan and allocated opioid settlement funds to community support programs. The health plan, endorsed by all union members, passed 4-0 with one abstention from Andrew Reardon, a retired employee, and takes effect October 1. The board also appointed
Select Board · Meeting of August 5, 2026
Norwell's Select Board approved a negotiated health plan and allocated opioid settlement funds to community support programs. The health plan, endorsed by all union members, passed 4-0 with one abstention from Andrew Reardon, a retired employee, and takes effect October 1. The board also appointed three committee members for terms expiring June 30, 2029: Heather Hanley to the Community Preservation Committee, Jean Valicenti to the Council on Aging, and Melissa Korpacz to the Recreation Commission.
The board unanimously approved a $15,750 donation to Plymouth County Outreach for substance addiction and abatement programs, with Finance Director Christine McCarthy noting the initiative's focus on social work.
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Source: the Select Board meeting of August 5, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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