Government Study Committee unanimously approves prior minutes and sends webmaster recommendation. The committee voted unanimously to transmit a letter to the Town Administrator and Select Board urging the hire of a webmaster to continue work left by the late Town Health Agent Ben Margro, suggesting
Government Study Commission meets Advisory Board informally to share progress. Members Becky Freed, Arthur Joseph, Marybeth Shea, and Karl Swenson presented updates on the commission's status and scheduling to the Advisory Board in a joint session, exchanging information on topics including the
Government Study Committee interviews Advisory Board member on operations. The five-member committee, David DeCoste, Becky Freed, Arthur Joseph, Marybeth Shea, and Karl Swenson, heard from lifelong resident Ann Mulligan about her board's workflow, discussing potential improvements to warrant
Government Study Commission interviews Advisory Board member on town operations. The five-member commission hosted Matt Weimann, a volunteer and current Advisory Board member, to discuss the effectiveness of town boards and committees. Discussion focused on inter-group communications, citizen
Government Study Commission delays debut to 2027 Annual Town Meeting. All five members present, David DeCoste, Becky Freed, Arthur Joseph, Marybeth Shea, and Karl Swenson, voted unanimously to extend the timeline, citing insufficient time before this year's warrant close and town meeting. Chair
Government Study Commission holds working interview with Town Counsel Robert Galvin on governance reforms. Galvin, Norwell's Town Counsel since 1992, outlined the distinction between charters and bylaws and recommended amending the Charter through a single Town Meeting article, with his offer to
The Government Study Committee interviewed two town department heads on municipal operations. Council on Aging Director Susan Curtin discussed the budgeting process, Town Meeting scheduling, the potential value of a grant-writer position, and resident communication. Cushing Memorial Hall
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