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Police to drop license plate reader cameras

Norwell Police Department will discontinue its use of Flock Safety license plate reader cameras townwide. Also in today's brief (6 items): Police to end use of license plate reader cameras; Library launches new laptop lending program; NPL Foundation hosts Get Loud fundraiser Oct. 3; Dis…

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Library drops seasonal Sunday hours amid budget cuts

Norwell Public Library drops seasonal Sunday hours as FY26 budget cuts take hold. Also in today's brief (6 items): Library drops seasonal Sunday hours amid budget cuts; Planning director earns AICP certification; Schools release September tiered supports report; Library Foundation hosts…

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Town urges storm prep ahead of nor'easter

Town officials urge Norwell residents to prepare for a weekend nor'easter as storm approaches. Also in today's brief (3 items): Town warns of weekend nor'easter; Library wins $35,000 state technology grant; Needham JV field hockey visits Norwell Monday.

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Government · Board of Health

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 · School Committee

School Committee Holds Fall Strategic Planning Session

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.

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Library drops seasonal Sunday hours over budget cuts

Norwell Public Library eliminates seasonal Sunday hours due to ongoing budget cuts. From our own coverage: Norwell logs 10 property transfers, prices pending. Also in today's brief (3 items): Budget cuts end library's seasonal Sunday hours; Longtime Norwell resident James W. Doran dies.

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Town Clerk's Office to Close Sept. 23-24 as Norwell Seeks Plow Contractors

Norwell's Town Clerk's Office will close for two days later this month as the town also seeks snowplow contractors for winter. The Town Clerk's Office is closed Sept. 23 and 24, per a town News Flash, while Town Hall solicits qualified plowing contractors for the 2026-2027 snow and ice …

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Government Study Commission starts final charter review

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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