Norwell Commission on Disabilities funds Library of Things collection. The commission voted to purchase Alzheimer's Store games and puzzles totaling $143.83 plus a portable magnifier for $18.99 to add to the library's accessible-items collection. For fiscal year 2026-27, the commission receives
Norwell Planning Board backs Jett Foundation retreat center. The board voted unanimously to recommend approval of the Jett Foundation's proposal to develop property at 390/390B Circuit Street as an educational retreat center with maximum 10 staff (6 daily), 32 parking spaces, and cabin
Norwell water board imposes Tier 4 restrictions after usage surge. The Board of Water Commissioners voted 2-0 to implement Tier 4 water restrictions effective immediately, citing a significant jump in pumping and declining well levels, Superintendent J. Federico reported. The board will conduct
Norwell Board of Appeals re-elects all officers in routine business. Lois S. Barbour was re-elected Chair with Member Barbour abstaining; Stephen H. Lynch and Ralph J. Rivkind were unanimously re-elected Vice Chair and Clerk. The board tabled the assistant clerk position after Member Senteno
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
Norwell Planning Board approves scenic road stone wall openings for driveway access. The board unanimously approved 14-foot-wide stone wall openings at 180 Circuit Street for applicant Stephen Dunn's two-lot subdivision, with the second lot's opening conditioned on building permit issuance. In a
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
Norwell Commission on Disabilities approves magnifier purchase for library. The commission voted to spend $100 on five magnifiers from Amazon, addressing an accessibility need identified by library staff. Karen Costello reported the commission's budget balance of $383.53 and volunteered to purchase
Board of Assessors approves prior minutes and outlines property inspection timeline. Ms. Maureen Clarke called the meeting to order, with the board voting to approve April 15 prior minutes, with Mr. James Koehler abstaining due to his absence. Principal Assessor Joe DiVito presented an inspection
Norwell Cemetery Committee approves comprehensive remapping of burial lots at both cemeteries. The Committee agreed to hire a local engineering company to remap the flat marker and upright monument sections at Stetson Meadows Cemetery, citing 50 percent capacity at the upright section and full
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