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Board of Health meets on septic variances and tobacco rules

The Board of Health met September 21 to consider septic system variances at four properties. The requests came from 51 Otis Hill Road, 82 Brantwood Road, 448 River Street, and 24 Wilder Road. Each property sought relief from standard setback and separation requirements. The board also received

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Government · Board of Health

Board of Health reviews septic system design variances

The Board of Health met August 10 to review three septic system design variances and discuss fee revisions. Morse Engineering submitted applications for 451 Main Street (reduced inlet-outlet separation and sieve analysis variance), 7 Judith Street (sieve analysis variance), and 71 Satuit Meadow

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Government · Board of Health

Board Welcomes New Health Agent, Approves Restaurant Septic Plan

Norwell Board of Health approves septic design for restaurant conversion. The board approved an empirical water usage methodology for Tavern on the Square at 111 Pond Street, contingent on verification of historical water use data from the town Water Department. It also approved renewal of its VNA

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Government · Board of Health

Board of Health appoints new leadership for fiscal 2027

Norwell Health Board reshuffles leadership as permanent Health Agent hire nears. George Clairmont advanced from Vice Chair to Chair, Robert Gallagher stepped down from Chair to Vice Chair, and Caitlin Warren continued as Clerk for fiscal year 2027, each approved unanimously. The Board confirmed

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Government · Board of Health

Board of Health votes unanimously to hire Kayla Smith as Health Agent

Norwell Board of Health hires Kayla Smith as Health Agent. The Board voted unanimously to extend an employment offer following interviews with Kayla Smith and Daniel McCormack. Town Administrator Darleen Sullivan recommended Ms. Smith based on her public health experience and credentials; Chair

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Government · Board of Health

Board of Health approves three septic system upgrades

Norwell Board of Health unanimously approves three septic system upgrades with reduced setbacks. Vice Chair George Clairmont and Clerk Natalya Davis approved local upgrades at 50 Brantwood Road, 59 Hemlock Drive, and 161 Cross Street presented by McSweeney Associates Inc, each allowing use of sieve

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