{
 "city": "Norwell",
 "state": "MA",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/rz-norwell.gov/",
 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "generated": "2026-08-05",
 "upcoming": [
  {
   "date": "2026-08-05",
   "body": "Board of Appeals",
   "headline": "Board of Appeals to discuss legal strategies regarding 40A changes",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://townofnorwell.net/Documents/Government/Agendas%20&%20Minutes/Board%20of%20Appeals/2026/Agendas/ZBA_Business_Agenda_08-05-2026.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.norwell.gov/government/agendas___minutes/index.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-06",
   "body": "Board of Water Commissioners",
   "headline": "Water commissioners to discuss Washington Street treatment plant, new source investigations",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://townofnorwell.net/Documents/Government/Agendas%20&%20Minutes/Board%20of%20Water%20Commissioners/2026/Agendas/bowc_agenda_08-06-26.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.norwell.gov/government/agendas___minutes/index.php"
  }
 ],
 "recent": [
  {
   "date": "2026-07-29",
   "body": "Advisory Board Nominating Committee",
   "headline": "Advisory Board Nominating Committee to interview and appoint two new members",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://townofnorwell.net/Documents/Government/Agendas%20&%20Minutes/Advisory%20Board%20Nominating%20Committee/2026/Agendas/ABNC_agenda_07-29-26_amended_v1.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://townofnorwell.net/Documents/Government/Agendas%20&%20Minutes/Advisory%20Board%20Nominating%20Committee/2026/Minutes/ABNC_minutes_meeting_07-29-26.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.norwell.gov/government/agendas___minutes/index.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-29",
   "body": "Public Hearing",
   "headline": "Board of Appeals to decide on garage variance at 107 Parker Street and site plan for Jett Foundation retreat campus at 390/390B Circuit Street",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://townofnorwell.net/Documents/Government/Agendas%20&%20Minutes/Board%20of%20Appeals/2026/Agendas/ZBA_Agenda_Public_Hearing_07-29-26.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.norwell.gov/government/agendas___minutes/index.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-29",
   "body": "Business Meeting",
   "headline": "Norwell Board of Appeals meets July 29 to approve minutes and hear two public hearings",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://townofnorwell.net/Documents/Government/Agendas%20&%20Minutes/Board%20of%20Appeals/2026/Agendas/ZBA_Agenda_Business_07-29-26.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.norwell.gov/government/agendas___minutes/index.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-29",
   "body": "Advisory Board Nominating Committee",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://townofnorwell.net/Documents/Government/Agendas%20&%20Minutes/Advisory%20Board%20Nominating%20Committee/2026/Agendas/ABNC_agenda_07-29-26_amended_v1.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://townofnorwell.net/Documents/Government/Agendas%20&%20Minutes/Advisory%20Board%20Nominating%20Committee/2026/Minutes/ABNC_minutes_meeting_07-29-26.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.norwell.gov/government/agendas___minutes/index.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-20",
   "body": "Board of Health",
   "headline": "Board of Health to consider reducing vertical separation for septic system at 126 Tiffany Road",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://townofnorwell.net/Documents/Government/Agendas%20&%20Minutes/Board%20of%20Health/2026/Agendas/boh_agenda_07-20-26%20REVISED.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.norwell.gov/government/agendas___minutes/index.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-15",
   "body": "Board of Water Commissioners",
   "headline": "Norwell Water Commissioners to review 2026 project updates and pumping status",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://townofnorwell.net/Documents/Government/Agendas%20&%20Minutes/Board%20of%20Water%20Commissioners/2026/Agendas/bowc_agenda_7-15-26.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.norwell.gov/government/agendas___minutes/index.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-15",
   "body": "Business Meeting",
   "headline": "ZBA to hold public hearings on 997 Main Street special permit and 111 Pond Street site plan review",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://townofnorwell.net/Documents/Government/Agendas%20&%20Minutes/Board%20of%20Appeals/2026/Agendas/ZBA_Agenda_Business_07-15-26.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://townofnorwell.net/Documents/Government/Agendas%20&%20Minutes/Board%20of%20Appeals/2026/Minutes/ZBA_Bus_Minutes_07-15-26.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.norwell.gov/government/agendas___minutes/index.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-15",
   "body": "Public Hearing",
   "headline": "Norwell Board of Appeals hears four zoning cases including deck expansion and garage rebuilds",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://townofnorwell.net/Documents/Government/Agendas%20&%20Minutes/Board%20of%20Appeals/2026/Agendas/ZBA_Agenda_Public_Hearing_07-15-26.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.norwell.gov/government/agendas___minutes/index.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-26",
   "body": "Cable TV Committee",
   "headline": "Cable Committee to approve Harbor Media payment and minutes",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://townofnorwell.net/Documents/Government/Agendas%20&%20Minutes/Cable%20TV%20Committee/2026/Agendas/NCC_agenda_06-26-2026.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.norwell.gov/government/agendas___minutes/index.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-24",
   "body": "Board of Assessors",
   "headline": "Norwell Board of Assessors to review abatement applications in executive session",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://townofnorwell.net/Documents/Government/Agendas%20&%20Minutes/Board%20of%20Assessors/2026/Agendas/boa_agenda_06-24-26.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.norwell.gov/government/agendas___minutes/index.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-17",
   "body": "Board of Water Commissioners",
   "headline": "Water commissioners to discuss Washington Street treatment plant, new source investigations, and irrigation rate changes for repeat violations.",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://townofnorwell.net/Documents/Government/Agendas%20&%20Minutes/Board%20of%20Water%20Commissioners/2026/Agendas/bowc_agenda_6-17-26.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://townofnorwell.net/Documents/Government/Agendas%20&%20Minutes/Board%20of%20Water%20Commissioners/2026/Minutes/bowc_minutes_06-17-26.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.norwell.gov/government/agendas___minutes/index.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-17",
   "body": "Public Hearing",
   "headline": "Norwell ZBA to hear variance for garage addition, continued retreat project",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://townofnorwell.net/Documents/Government/Agendas%20&%20Minutes/Board%20of%20Appeals/2026/Agendas/ZBA_Public_Agenda_06-17-2026.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.norwell.gov/government/agendas___minutes/index.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-17",
   "body": "Board of Appeals",
   "headline": "Board to vote on closing escrow accounts for five properties, including 15 High Street and 295R Washington Street",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://townofnorwell.net/Documents/Government/Agendas%20&%20Minutes/Board%20of%20Appeals/2026/Agendas/ZBA_agenda_Business_Hearing_Amended_v1_06.17.26.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://townofnorwell.net/Documents/Government/Agendas%20&%20Minutes/Board%20of%20Appeals/2026/Minutes/ZBA_Bus_Minutes_06-17-26.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.norwell.gov/government/agendas___minutes/index.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-11",
   "body": "Beautification Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to plan roadside garden refreshes and begonia watering",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://townofnorwell.net/Documents/Government/Agendas%20&%20Minutes/Beautification%20Committee/2026/Agendas/NBC_agenda_06-11-2026.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.norwell.gov/government/agendas___minutes/index.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-08",
   "body": "Board of Health",
   "headline": "Board of Health to vote on septic variances for two properties",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://townofnorwell.net/Documents/Government/Agendas%20&%20Minutes/Board%20of%20Health/2026/Agendas/boh_agenda_06-08-26.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://townofnorwell.net/Documents/Government/Agendas%20&%20Minutes/Board%20of%20Health/2026/Minutes/BOH_minutes_open_06-08-26.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.norwell.gov/government/agendas___minutes/index.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-04",
   "body": "Board of Water Commissioners",
   "headline": "Board to discuss late fee for backflow tests",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://townofnorwell.net/Documents/Government/Agendas%20&%20Minutes/Board%20of%20Water%20Commissioners/2026/Agendas/bowc_agenda_6-4-26.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://townofnorwell.net/Documents/Government/Agendas%20&%20Minutes/Board%20of%20Water%20Commissioners/2026/Minutes/bowc_minutes_06-04-26.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.norwell.gov/government/agendas___minutes/index.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-03",
   "body": "Board of Health",
   "headline": "Board of Health to interview two candidates for health agent position",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://townofnorwell.net/Documents/Government/Agendas%20&%20Minutes/Board%20of%20Health/2026/Agendas/boh_agenda_06-03-26.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://townofnorwell.net/Documents/Government/Agendas%20&%20Minutes/Board%20of%20Health/2026/Minutes/BOH_minutes_open_06-03-26.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.norwell.gov/government/agendas___minutes/index.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-21",
   "body": "Board of Water Commissioners",
   "headline": "Board to review FY26 budget and Washington Street WTP project updates",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://townofnorwell.net/Documents/Government/Agendas%20&%20Minutes/Board%20of%20Water%20Commissioners/2026/Agendas/bowc_agenda_5-21-26.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://townofnorwell.net/Documents/Government/Agendas%20&%20Minutes/Board%20of%20Water%20Commissioners/2026/Minutes/bowc_minutes_05-21-26.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.norwell.gov/government/agendas___minutes/index.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-20",
   "body": "Board of Appeals",
   "headline": "Norwell Board of Appeals to hear four public hearings including special permits and site plan review",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://townofnorwell.net/Documents/Government/Agendas%20&%20Minutes/Board%20of%20Appeals/2026/Agendas/ZBA_Business%20Agenda_05.20.2026%20STAMPED.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://townofnorwell.net/Documents/Government/Agendas%20&%20Minutes/Board%20of%20Appeals/2026/Minutes/ZBA_Bus_Minutes_05-20-26.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.norwell.gov/government/agendas___minutes/index.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-20",
   "body": "Public Hearing",
   "headline": "Norwell ZBA to hear three special permit applications and continue Jett Foundation retreat plan",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://townofnorwell.net/Documents/Government/Agendas%20&%20Minutes/Board%20of%20Appeals/2026/Agendas/ZBA_Public%20Hearing%20Agenda_05.20.2026%20STAMPED.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.norwell.gov/government/agendas___minutes/index.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-13",
   "body": "Board of Assessors",
   "headline": "Board of Assessors to review abatement applications and ATB cases in executive session",
   "summary": "The Norwell Board of Assessors will hold a regular meeting with an open session covering routine office business, then adjourn to executive session to discuss pending Appellate Tax Board (ATB) cases and abatement applications. No major policy decisions or public hearings are on the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://townofnorwell.net/Documents/Government/Agendas%20&%20Minutes/Board%20of%20Assessors/2026/Agendas/boa_agenda_05-13-26.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.norwell.gov/government/agendas___minutes/index.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-07",
   "body": "Board of Water Commissioners",
   "headline": "Norwell Water Commissioners meet May 7 to review FY26 budget and project updates",
   "summary": "The Norwell Board of Water Commissioners will convene on May 7, 2026, at 2:00 PM in Room 220, 93 Longwater Circle. Remote participation is available via Zoom. The meeting will cover general project updates, including the Washington Street Water Treatment Plant, new source investigations, and new leak detection, as well as a fiscal year 2026 budget update and the summer meeting schedule.",
   "agenda_url": "https://townofnorwell.net/Documents/Government/Agendas%20&%20Minutes/Board%20of%20Water%20Commissioners/2026/Agendas/bowc_agenda_05-07-26.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://townofnorwell.net/Documents/Government/Agendas%20&%20Minutes/Board%20of%20Water%20Commissioners/2026/Minutes/bowc_minutes_05-07-26.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.norwell.gov/government/agendas___minutes/index.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-04",
   "body": "Advisory Board",
   "headline": "Advisory Board reviews and preps for 2026 Special and Annual Town Meetings",
   "summary": "The Norwell Advisory Board will meet to review and approve meeting minutes, discuss and prepare for the 2026 Special and Annual Town Meetings, and handle any other business. The board will then attend the Town Meetings. The agenda is largely procedural, focused on preparation rather than specific decisions.",
   "agenda_url": "https://townofnorwell.net/Documents/Government/Agendas%20&%20Minutes/Advisory%20Board/2026/Agendas/AB_Agenda_05-04-26.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.norwell.gov/government/agendas___minutes/index.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-30",
   "body": "Board of Health",
   "headline": "Board of Health to discuss immediate transition of trash and recycling to Highway Department",
   "summary": "The Norwell Board of Health will meet on April 30, 2026, to discuss an immediate transition of trash and recycling services to the Highway Department, authorize individuals to assist with inspections and paperwork, and consider interim permission for DocuSign signatures.",
   "agenda_url": "https://townofnorwell.net/Documents/Government/Agendas%20&%20Minutes/Board%20of%20Health/2026/Agendas/boh_agenda_04-30-26.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://townofnorwell.net/Documents/Government/Agendas%20&%20Minutes/Board%20of%20Health/2026/Minutes/BOH_minutes_open_04-30-26.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.norwell.gov/government/agendas___minutes/index.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-28",
   "body": "Advisory Board",
   "headline": "Advisory Board to discuss moderator's meeting agenda",
   "summary": "The Norwell Advisory Board is meeting to discuss and take action on the agenda for the Moderator's Meeting. The agenda contains only procedural items with no substantive decisions or public hearings listed.",
   "agenda_url": "https://townofnorwell.net/Documents/Government/Agendas%20&%20Minutes/Advisory%20Board/2026/Agendas/AB_Agenda_04-28-26.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.norwell.gov/government/agendas___minutes/index.php"
  }
 ]
}