Norwell, MA

Board of Water Commissioners

The Norwell Board of Water Commissioners will hold a public meeting to review general project updates, including the Washington Street WTP and new source investigations. The agenda includes updates on pumping, staffing, and revenue, as well as a discussion on the Plymouth County Regional Water. No specific dollar amounts, contracts, or ordinances are listed in the provided text.

• Washington Street WTP project update
• New Source Investigations update
• General system maintenance update
• Pumping, staffing, and revenue updates
• Plymouth County Regional Water discussion

Open and Executive Session

The Norwell Advisory Board Nominating Committee is meeting remotely to approve its agenda and review draft minutes from previous open meetings. It will also review executive session minutes from August 18, 2026. The agenda is procedural, with no substantive decisions or discussions listed.

• Approve agenda
• Review and approve open meeting draft minutes for 7/29/26 and 8/18/26
• Review and approve executive session minutes from 8/18/26

Board of Water Commissioners

The Norwell Board of Water Commissioners will hold a public meeting on August 20, 2026, to review general project updates, including the Washington Street WTP and new source investigations. The agenda also includes updates on pumping, staffing, and revenue, followed by a session for public comments.

• Review of Washington Street WTP project updates
• Discussion of New Source Investigations
• General system maintenance updates
• Pumping, staffing, and revenue updates

Board of Appeals

The Norwell Board of Appeals will hold a business meeting on August 19, 2026, at 7:00 P.M. in the North River Room. The sole agenda item is a discussion with the Select Board regarding an agenda item relating to the re-formation of a Bylaw Review Committee. No specific decisions, votes, or dollar amounts are listed in the provided text.

• Discussion with Select Board regarding re-formation of a Bylaw Review Committee

Joint Meeting with Select Board

The Select Board, School Committee, Capital Budget Committee, and Advisory Board will hold a joint meeting at Town Hall on August 19, 2026. The agenda consists solely of the Select Board's posted items, with no specific decisions, contracts, or ordinances listed in the provided text. Remote participation is available via Zoom and phone.

• Joint meeting of Select Board, School Committee, Capital Budget Committee, and Advisory Board
• Meeting held in North River Room, Town Hall
• Remote access provided via Zoom Meeting ID 590 544 2324 and phone +1 929 205 6099

Executive Session

The Advisory Board Nominating Committee will hold an executive session to discuss an Open Meeting Law complaint filed by Matt Weimann on August 11, 2026. The meeting is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items listed.

• Executive session to discuss OML complaint by Matt Weimann dated August 11, 2026
• Motion to enter and exit executive session
• Approve agenda
• Old business and new business

Board of Assessors

The Norwell Board of Assessors will hold a virtual meeting to discuss and potentially approve Casey Driscoll as Principal Assessor. The agenda contains only this one substantive item, followed by adjournment.

• Approve Casey Driscoll as Principal Assessor

Public Hearing

The Norwell Board of Appeals is holding a public hearing to review four zoning applications. The primary item is a site plan for a non-profit educational retreat campus on a 9.176-acre property at 390/390B Circuit Street. Other items include a request to convert a former bank at 69 Washington Street into a Dunkin' restaurant, a driveway variance for a 13.49-acre property at 126 Tiffany Road, and a small home addition at 90 Brantwood Road.

• Site Plan Review for a 10,845 sq. ft. two-story Retreat Center and 30-space parking lot at 390/390B Circuit Street
• Special Permit and Sign Variance to convert the former bank at 69 Washington Street into a Dunkin' restaurant with new signage
• Variance to increase common driveway length from 300 feet to 395 feet and serve four lots at 126 Tiffany Road
• Special Permit for a 12' x 20' addition and 16' x 20' deck at 90 Brantwood Road

Business Meeting

The Norwell Board of Appeals will hold a business meeting followed by public hearings on four property matters, including a continued site plan approval for the Jett Foundation, a site plan modification, a shared driveway variance, and a special permit. The board will also review minutes, invoices, and discuss zoning bylaw changes.

• Continued Site Plan Approval: Jett Foundation, 390/390B Circuit Street (continued to 9/9/26)
• Site Plan modification: 69 Washington Street
• Shared Driveway Variance: 126 Tiffany Road
• Section 6 Finding/Special Permit: 90 Brantwood Road
• Invoices include peer review and project monitoring by Chessia Consulting

Board of Health

The Norwell Board of Health will consider several septic system variance requests, including reduced pipe separation, sieve analysis in lieu of perc tests, and a deeper septic tank. They will also discuss fee schedule revisions and make appointments to the South Shore Recycling Cooperative.

• 451 Main Street: reduce 12-inch separation between inlet/outlet tees due to high groundwater
• 7 Judith Street: use sieve analysis instead of perc test
• 71 Satuit Meadow Lane: increase septic tank/pump chamber depth from 36" to 46"
• Fee schedule: new Title 5 filing fee ($75), housing inspection fee ($75), beaver permit ($60), sewage disposal extension ($50), I/A system fee ($100)
• Appointments to South Shore Recycling Cooperative

Board of Water Commissioners

The Board of Water Commissioners is meeting to receive updates on several water system projects, including the Washington Street Water Treatment Plant, new source investigations, leak detection, and general maintenance. They will also hear reports on pumping operations, staffing, and revenue. Public comments will be taken at the start.

• General project updates: Washington Street WTP, new source investigations, leak detection, system maintenance
• Pumping update
• Staffing update
• Revenue update

Board of Appeals

The Board of Appeals will hold a business meeting to approve minutes and process invoices. The body will enter an executive session with Town Counsel to discuss legal strategies related to recent changes in 40A. No public hearings are scheduled for this meeting.

• Invoices for Chessia Consulting regarding 48 Jacobs Lane, 295R Washington Street, and 136 Longwater Drive
• Adobe Acrobat subscription invoice for $139.00
• Executive session regarding 40A legal strategies

The Norwell Board of Appeals held a business meeting on August 5, 2026, approving the agenda, the minutes of the 7/29/26 meeting, and a $139 Adobe Acrobat subscription. Town Counsel Robert W. Galvin presented on recent M.G.L. c. 40A changes, with the board deciding to keep the discussion in open session after initially considering executive session. No public hearing votes were taken.

• Approved agenda as written (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of 7/29/26 with reading waived (unanimous)
• Approved $139 Adobe Acrobat subscription for ZBA administrative assistant
• Withdrew motion to enter executive session; continued in open session

Business Meeting

The Norwell Board of Appeals will convene a business meeting at 7:00 P.M. to approve the minutes from the previous meeting and review invoices for project monitoring and peer review services. The meeting will also include a chair report and discussion of bylaw changes proposed by the Planning Board. Two public hearings will follow at 7:20 P.M. and 7:30 P.M.

• Approval of Business Meeting minutes from 7/15/26
• Review of invoices for Chessia Consulting services at 48 Jacobs Lane, 295R Washington Street, and 136 Longwater Drive
• Continued Variance hearing for 107 Parker Street
• Continued Site Plan Review for 390/390B Circuit Street

Public Hearing

The Norwell Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing to decide on two continued items: a variance request to build a garage addition closer to the property line at 107 Parker Street, and a site plan review for a non-profit's proposed educational retreat campus at 390/390B Circuit Street. The retreat project includes a 10,845 sq. ft. two-story center, parking, and future cabins, pool, and therapy barn.

• 107 Parker Street: variance to build a 11'x21' third garage bay 13'2" from property line (20' required)
• 390/390B Circuit Street: site plan for Jett Foundation's new educational retreat campus on 9.176 acres
• Phase 1 includes 10,845 sq. ft. retreat center, new driveway, and 30-space parking lot (26 regular + 4 HC)
• Future phases: four 800 sq. ft. cabins, animal therapy barn, aquatic therapy indoor pool, staff facility
• Phase 1 demolition: 1.5-story wood stable and one-story wood cottage

Advisory Board Nominating Committee

The committee will interview five candidates for two vacant at-large seats on the Advisory Board, then vote to appoint two new members for three-year terms expiring June 30, 2029.

• Interviews for candidates Jason Connolly, Sthefano Piassa, Seth Rosensweig, Kara Vautour, and Matt Weimann
• Vote to appoint two new members to fill vacancies left by Bob Perniola and Matt Weimann

The Advisory Board Nominating Committee interviewed five candidates for two open positions. The committee voted to appoint Jason Connolly and Seth Rosenzweig to three-year terms expiring June 30, 2029.

• Approved the agenda (Unanimous)
• Appointed Jason Connolly as an At Large member for a term expiring 6/30/29 (Unanimous)
• Appointed Seth Rosenzweig as an At Large member for a term expiring 6/30/29 (Unanimous)

Board of Health

The Board of Health will consider a request from Merrill Engineers to allow a reduction in vertical separation from inlet and outlet tees to high groundwater at 126 Tiffany Road. The board will also receive updates on e. coli water contamination, a water usage methodology request for 111 Pond Street, a new VNA contract, and a staffing update. The meeting begins with approval of minutes from June 3 and June 8, 2026, and a welcome for new Health Agent Kayla Smith.

• Request to reduce vertical separation for septic system at 126 Tiffany Road
• Update on e. coli water contamination
• Request for confirmation of empirical water usage methodology for 111 Pond Street
• Review of new VNA contract
• Staffing update

The Board of Health approved Solli Engineering's request to use empirical water usage data for the septic design at 111 Pond Street (former Not Your Average Joe's restaurant), contingent on verification of historical water use records. The Board also approved the new VNA contract with revised language requiring notification of additional charges, and discussed an E. coli contamination response at the Central Fire Station well. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was otherwise procedural.

• Approved empirical water usage methodology for 111 Pond Street septic design, with stipulation to verify historical water data (unanimous)
• Approved VNA contract with stipulation for revised language on notification of additional charges (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from June 3, 2026, as presented (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from June 8, 2026, as presented (unanimous)
• Decided to continue as-needed meeting schedule, Mondays at 5 pm (unanimous)

Business Meeting

The Zoning Board of Appeals is meeting to conduct public hearings on several properties, including a continued variance at 107 Parker Street, a Section 6 special permit at 997 Main Street, a continued site plan review at 390/390B Circuit Street, and a site plan review at 111 Pond Street. The board will also discuss and possibly vote on invoices totaling over $1,000 for peer review and monitoring services.

• Public hearing: Section 6 Finding/Special Permit for 997 Main Street (7:30 P.M.)
• Public hearing: Continued Site Plan Review for 390/390B Circuit Street (7:30 P.M., continued to 7/29)
• Public hearing: Site Plan Review for 111 Pond Street (7:45 P.M.)
• Invoices: $1,000+ for Chessia Consulting peer review at 48 Jacobs Lane, 295R Washington Street, and 136 Longwater Drive
• Discussion: Planning Board proposed zoning bylaw changes

The Board of Appeals approved Special Permit applications for 997 Main Street and 14 Knollwood Road, and a Site Plan Review for 111 Pond Street. Applications for 107 Parker Street and 390/390B Circuit Street were continued to July 29, 2026. Revisions to ZBA Rules were postponed pending Planning Board determination on M.G.L. c. 40A changes.

• Approved Section 6 Finding/Special Permit for 997 Main Street
• Approved Section 6 Finding/Special Permit for 14 Knollwood Road
• Approved Site Plan Review for 111 Pond Street
• Continued Variance application for 107 Parker Street to July 29, 2026
• Continued Site Plan Review for 390/390B Circuit Street to July 29, 2026
• Postponed revisions to ZBA Rules

Board of Water Commissioners

The Board of Water Commissioners will convene on July 15, 2026, at 4:00 PM in Room 220 to discuss general project updates, including the Washington Street Water Treatment Plant, new source investigations, and leak detection improvements. The meeting will also cover recent pumping operations and meter reading updates.

The Board of Water Commissioners approved the June 17, 2026 meeting minutes and discussed the recent boil water order, identifying a fire station tap as the contamination source. New locked sample taps will be installed to prevent future issues. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved June 17, 2026 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved installation of locked sample taps in high traffic areas
• Approved motion to adjourn (3-0)

Public Hearing

The Norwell Board of Appeals holds a public hearing to decide on four zoning-related requests under the Norwell Zoning Bylaws. Items include variances for deck expansions, special permits for garage rebuilds, and site plan reviews for a nonprofit retreat campus and a restaurant expansion.

• Variance at 107 Parker St to demolish part of deck and add garage bay 13’ from property line (20’ required)
• Special permit at 997 Main St to demolish garage 17’5” from front setback and rebuild new 24’x30’ garage
• Site plan review at 390/390B Circuit St for nonprofit retreat campus with 10,845 sq ft Retreat Center and 30-space parking lot
• Special permit at 14 Knollwood Rd to add 36’x6’ farmers porch to 1950 dwelling
• Site plan review at 111 Pond St to replace 5,841 sq ft restaurant building with 10,792 sq ft two-story structure

Cable TV Committee

The Norwell Cable Committee will meet remotely to discuss an update from Harbor Media, approve a payment for FY2027, and approve minutes from a previous meeting. The agenda includes an item for other unknown topics.

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to discuss routine office business including monthly reports, warrants, and bills, followed by an executive session to review and approve abatement applications. No major policy changes or public hearings are scheduled.

• Executive session for abatement application review/approval
• Discussion of monthly reports, commitments, warrants, and bills
• Review of Board of Assessors meeting schedule

Public Hearing

The Norwell Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on a variance request to expand a garage at 107 Parker Street, and will continue a site plan review for the Jett Foundation's educational retreat campus at 390/390B Circuit Street to July 15, 2026. A third hearing covers a special permit for a porch addition at 14 Knollwood Road.

• 107 Parker Street: variance to demolish part of deck and add a 11' x 21'2" third bay to garage, requiring 13'2" setback instead of required 20'.
• 390/390B Circuit Street (Jett Foundation): continued to 7/15/2026; site plan review for a new educational retreat campus on 9.176 acres, including a 10,845 sq ft retreat center, driveway, and 30-space parking lot.
• 14 Knollwood Road: special permit for a 36' x 6' farmers porch addition to front of dwelling.

Board of Appeals

The Norwell Board of Appeals will hold a business meeting followed by public hearings. Key actions include voting to close escrow accounts for five properties and discussing proposed zoning bylaw changes. Three public hearings are scheduled: a variance for 107 Parker Street, a continued site plan review for 390/390B Circuit Street, and a special permit for 14 Knollwood Road.

• Vote to close escrow accounts for Norwell Washington 40B, 15 High Street 40B, 555 Cordwainer Lot 89, 295R Washington Street, and 48 Jacobs Lane
• Public hearing: Variance for 107 Parker Street at 7:30 PM
• Continued site plan review for 390/390B Circuit Street at 7:40 PM
• Section 6 Finding/Special Permit for 14 Knollwood Road at 7:45 PM
• Discussion of Planning Board proposed zoning bylaw changes

The Board of Appeals held a business meeting and public hearing session. Officers were unanimously re-elected (Chair Barbour, Vice Chair Lynch, Clerk Rivkind). The board approved a plotter shipping cost and refunds from closed escrow accounts totaling about $11,769. Three site plan/special permit applications were continued to July 15, 2026, with no evidence taken due to applicant absence or pending Planning Board review.

• Re-elected Lois S. Barbour as Chair (unanimous, Barbour abstaining)
• Re-elected Stephen H. Lynch as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Re-elected Ralph J. Rivkind as Clerk (unanimous)
• Tabled assistant clerk position
• Approved agenda as written (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of May 20, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved ZBA portion of plotter shipping costs (unanimous)
• Approved escrow refunds: 15 High St ($3.70, $7.40), 555 Cordwainer Dr ($3,903.13), 48 Jacobs Ln ($1,605.37), 239 Washington St ($1,139.17), 295R Washington St ($5,117.54)

Board of Water Commissioners

The Norwell Board of Water Commissioners will hear public comments, approve meeting minutes, and receive general project updates on the Washington Street Water Treatment Plant, new source investigations, and leak detection. They will also discuss pumping updates including irrigation for Town Hall, residents, and commercial customers, with a possible change in rate for repeat violations.

• Washington Street WTP project update
• New source investigations update
• New leak detection update
• Irrigation updates for Town Hall, residents, and commercial customers
• Possible rate change for repeat irrigation violations

The Board voted 2-0 to move to Tier 4 water restrictions immediately due to significantly increased water use and low well levels. Next steps include meter interrogations for highest users and letters or flyers. The Board will discuss future repercussions for repeat violations at a later meeting.

• Approved minutes from June 4, 2026 (2-0)
• Approved Tier 4 water restrictions effective immediately (2-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:27pm (2-0)

Beautification Committee

The Norwell Beautification Committee will review recent Trash Bash and begonia planting events, plan summer begonia watering, discuss refreshing roadside gardens at several locations including Stetson and River, Cushing Homestead, Police shrubs, Fire Dept in Norwell Center, and 1st Parish, and receive information from the School Department about Norwell Cares in September. The meeting will also include approval of minutes and payment of invoices.

• Review of Trash Bash and begonia planting
• Plan for summer watering of begonias
• Plans for refreshing roadside gardens at Stetson and River, Cushing Homestead, Police shrubs, Fire Dept in Norwell Center, 1st Parish, and others
• Information from School Department about Norwell Cares in September
• Change of date for September meeting

Board of Health

The Board of Health will vote on two septic-system variance requests: one at 58 Meadowbrook Road to allow 36–72 inches of cover above the septic tank and pump chamber, and another at 31 Otis Hill Road to allow sieve analysis instead of a perc test. The board will also appoint its chair, vice chair, and clerk, and welcome an interim health agent and a new board member.

• 58 Meadowbrook Road – variance to allow 36–72 inches of cover above septic tank and pump chamber
• 31 Otis Hill Road – variance to allow sieve analysis in lieu of a perc test
• Vote to appoint Board Chair, Vice Chair, and Clerk
• Welcome Brian Flynn as Interim Health Agent
• Welcome Caitlin Warren as new Board of Health Member

The Board of Health unanimously approved local upgrade requests for septic systems at 58 Meadowbrook Road and 31 Otis Hill Road. The board also appointed new officers for fiscal year 2027 and received updates on the hiring of a new Health Agent.

• Approved local upgrade for 58 Meadowbrook Road: allowed 36-72 inches of cover above septic tank and pump chamber, and reduced setback from cellar wall to leaching field from 20 ft to 13.5 ft (unanimous)
• Approved local upgrade for 31 Otis Hill Road: allowed use of sieve analysis in lieu of perc test (unanimous)
• Appointed George Clairmont as Chair of the Board of Health for FY2027 (unanimous)
• Appointed Robert Gallagher as Vice Chair of the Board of Health for FY2027 (unanimous)
• Appointed Caitlin Warren as Clerk of the Board of Health for FY2027 (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from April 27, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from April 30, 2026 (unanimous)

Board of Water Commissioners

The Water Board will discuss a late fee for backflow tests and receive general project updates on the Washington Street WTP, new source investigations, and leak detection. The meeting also includes public comments, minutes approval, and board reorganization.

• Discussion on late fee for Backflow tests
• General project updates: Washington Street WTP
• General project updates: New Source Investigations
• General project updates: New Leak Detection
• Board Reorganization

The Board of Water Commissioners approved minutes from the previous meeting and conducted its annual reorganization, electing Peter Dillion as chairman, Fred St. Ours as vice chair, and Steve Ivas as clerk, all by 2-0 votes. Superintendent Federico reported on the Washington Street WTP update, new source investigation, leak detection, and pumping levels. The board deferred decisions on a late fee for backflow tests and irrigation-only service for a subdivision pending more information.

• Approved minutes from May 21, 2026 (2-0)
• Elected Peter Dillion as chairman (2-0)
• Elected Fred St. Ours as vice chair (2-0)
• Elected Steve Ivas as clerk (2-0)
• Deferred decision on late fee for backflow tests
• Deferred decision on irrigation-only service for a subdivision

Board of Health

The Norwell Board of Health will hold an open-session meeting to interview two candidates for the health agent position. The interviews are scheduled for 5:00 PM in Room 207 of the Churchill Room.

• Interview with Daniel McCormack for health agent position
• Interview with Kayla Smith for health agent position

The Board of Health interviewed two candidates for the Health Agent position, then voted unanimously to extend an offer to Kayla Smith. Town Administrator Darleen Sullivan recommended Smith, and the board approved a Step 4 salary under the union pay scale. The runner-up, Daniel McCormack, will also be notified.

• Approved meeting agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Interviewed Health Agent candidates Daniel McCormack and Kayla Smith
• Voted unanimously to extend employment offer to Kayla Smith for Health Agent position
• Approved Step 4 salary for Kayla Smith, per union salary chart

Board of Water Commissioners

The Norwell Board of Water Commissioners will discuss general project updates including the Washington Street Water Treatment Plant, new source investigations, and new leak detection. They will also review the FY26 budget with a commitment comparison and receive a pumping update. The meeting includes public comments and approval of prior minutes.

• Washington Street WTP project update
• New source investigations update
• New leak detection update
• FY26 budget update with commitment comparison
• Pumping update

The Board of Water Commissioners approved minutes from two prior meetings (April 2 and May 7, 2026) by unanimous votes. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting consisted of informational updates on the Washington Street WTP project, a new source investigation, leak detection, the FY26 budget, and pumping trends. A suggestion was made to improve public confidence in the water supply.

• Approved minutes from April 2, 2026 (3-0)
• Approved minutes from May 7, 2026 (3-0)

Public Hearing

The Norwell Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on May 20, 2026, at 7:00 PM in Town Hall Room 133A, with remote access via Zoom. The agenda includes three special permit applications: a shed-to-office conversion at 20 Nancy Lane, a new single-family home at 78 Stony Brook Lane, and a new garage at 70 Kings Landing. A fourth item, the Jett Foundation educational retreat at 390/390B Circuit Street, is continued to June 17, 2026, with no evidence taken.

• 20 Nancy Lane: Special Permit under §201-9.2A to demolish a shed and build a 17'x12' addition for a home office and bedroom.
• 78 Stony Brook Lane: Special Permit under §201-18 to demolish a 1,956 sq. ft. home and build a new 3,040 sq. ft. residence with attached garage, set back 497' from the North River.
• 70 Kings Landing: Special Permit under §201-9.2A, §201-9.3A, and §201-9.4A to demolish a garage and build a new 30'x26' garage on a 37,100 sq. ft. lot (one acre required).
• 390/390B Circuit Street (Jett Foundation): Continued to June 17, 2026; no evidence taken. Non-profit seeks site plan approval for a 9.176-acre educational retreat campus, with Phase 1 including a 10,845 sq. ft. retreat center, driveway, and 30-space parking lot.

Board of Appeals

The Board of Appeals will hold a business meeting followed by four public hearings on May 20, 2026. The business portion includes approval of minutes, invoices, and discussion of bylaw changes. Public hearings cover special permits for 20 Nanc Lane and 70 Kings Landing, a floodplain/wetlands permit for 78 Stony Brook Lane, and a continued site plan review for 390/390B Circuit Street.

• Invoices for peer review and project monitoring totaling $425
• Discussion of Planning Board proposed zoning bylaw changes
• Public hearing: Section 6 Finding/Special Permit at 20 Nanc Lane (7:30 PM)
• Public hearing: Floodplain/Watershed/Wetlands Special Permit at 78 Stony Brook Lane (7:40 PM)
• Public hearing: Site Plan Review at 390/390B Circuit Street (7:50 PM)

The Board of Appeals held a brief business meeting, unanimously approving the agenda, prior meeting minutes, and an Amazon Business invoice for $425.18. No new or old business was reported. The meeting adjourned after approximately five minutes.

• Approved agenda as written (unanimous)
• Approved business meeting minutes of 4/1/26 (unanimous)
• Approved Amazon Business invoice #1DKX-44JD-LYHG for $425.18 (unanimous)