Norwell Public Library launched a new Device Lending Program this week, offering laptops for in-library use and take-home checkout. The library now has four Dell Pro 14 laptops available for use inside the building and seven Dell Latitude touch-screen laptops residents can check out to …
Massachusetts health officials have confirmed Eastern equine encephalitis and West Nile virus in mosquito samples statewide, Norwell's town alert warns. The Town of Norwell posted the advisory Friday, Aug. 21, urging residents to use repellent and clear standing water as mosquito season…
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
Select Board launches FY28 budget planning with override discussion. Town Administrator Chad Lovett outlined the fiscal 2028 process, requesting department budgets by October 15 with a draft due January 15, 2027. The plan includes three point five million dollars in pension funding; one override
Board of Appeals discusses bylaw review committee for state zoning amendments. Chair Lois S. Barbour noted the previous bylaw review committee (2015-2019) led to recodification accepted at the 2015 Annual Town Meeting. Member Stephen J. Brake emphasized the significance of the variance changes,
Norwell Conservation Commission approves $150,000 community preservation funding request for island restoration. The board unanimously authorized the CPC application to cover worst-case expenses for tree removal and habitat restoration on Jacobs Island, with Conservation Agent Will Saunders noting
Advisory Board Nominating Committee addresses OML complaint. The Advisory Board Nominating Committee met August 18 to discuss an Open Meeting Law complaint filed by resident Matt Weinmann. Present were Chair Matthew Greene, members John LaCara and John McGrath (attending remotely), and Town Counsel
Norwell's Highway Department posted a notice Tuesday warning that curbside trash pickup would run behind schedule, per the town's News Flash feed. The alert covered Aug. 18 collection routes and was the only new item posted to Norwell's town channels since Monday evening; other recent N…
Norwell's Town Clerk posted sample ballots for the Sept. 1 State Primary as election preparations get underway. The move comes as the Norwell Public Library rolled out a new laptop lending program and confirmed it was awarded a state technology grant worth more than $35,000, even as FY2…
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