Select Board delays proposed town business to May 2027 meeting. Norwell's board decided against holding a fall special town meeting, deferring Articles on septic design, financial software, and planning matters including common-driveway regulations, citing low fall/winter attendance and wanting
Board of Water Commissioners approves fee schedule amid staffing challenges. Superintendent J. Federico reported that the board approved the updated water-fee schedule to send to the Town Administrator following minor edits. The department faces significant staffing pressures with summer help
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 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 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
Government Study Commission adopts new meeting format and schedule to support governance work. The Norwell Government Study Commission unanimously approved a revised agenda format and a bi-weekly meeting schedule beginning September 3rd, with Thursday sessions at 9:30 a.m. All four members present
Select Board held joint budget-strategy meeting. The Select Board convened August 19 with the School Committee, Advisory Board, and Capital Budget Committee to discuss 2028 budget strategy and forecasting. The official minutes did not record formal votes or decisions on the seven agenda items
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