The Norwell Select Board met October 14 to discuss personnel and fiscal matters. The agenda included appointing Deputy Police Chief John McDevitt as Acting Police Chief and considering a $1.5 million bond authorization for an MSBA feasibility study. Also on the agenda: updating the IRS mileage rate
Norwell Housing Authority establishes affirmative action goal for elderly housing. The board considered a motion to approve an Affirmative Action Goal of 18.20 percent for the 667-1 Elderly Program, establishing a minority placement rate requirement of 1 in 5 until the goal is attained. The meeting
The Norwell Board of Appeals scheduled hearings on October 7, 2026 for three zoning applications: a site plan review for the Jett Foundation's proposed educational retreat center at 390/390B Circuit Street; a special permit application for a dwelling reconstruction at 21 Norwell Avenue; and a
Norwell Zoning Board postpones Jett Foundation site plan approval hearing to December. The board continued the site plan hearing for the Jett Foundation's project at 390 and 390B Circuit Street to December 9, taking no evidence at the October 7 meeting per the applicant's request. The official
Government Study Commission met to plan and advance its ongoing Charter review. Members reviewed recent Advisory Board and Select Board meeting reports, plus the Board and Committees Notebook on loan from the Town Administrator's office. The Commission discussed editing, naming, and formatting
The Norwell Select Board met September 30 with seven items on the agenda but recorded no formal votes or documented outcomes. Agenda items included appointment of Jennifer Amon as Library Trustee through May 2027, approval of the 2026 State Election Warrant, a Towerco cell tower lease on Grove
Norwell Planning Board advances revised concept plan for Jett Foundation educational campus. The non-profit facility at 390/390B Circuit Street serves individuals with Duchenne muscular dystrophy and had previously received favorable preliminary approval in June with conditions. The board also
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
Norwell School Committee held a regular meeting to address personnel strategy, policy review, and budget planning. The committee conducted executive session on bargaining strategy with the Education Association of Norwell and non-union personnel matters, then processed consent agenda items.
The Government Study Commission met September 17, 2026, to initiate final review and revision of Norwell's municipal Charter. The session included discussion of member training requirements and a briefing on Select Board activities. The commission scheduled follow-up meetings for October 1, 15, and
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