Norwell Confronts $334K School Budget Gap

Select Board Creates New Committee to Decide Old Town Hall’s Fate

NORWELL - January 21, 2026 - The Norwell Select Board and School Committee convened for a high-stakes joint session to navigate a projected $334,000 budget deficit for the 2027 fiscal year. While the school department proposed a “level service” budget requiring a $1.335 million increase, town officials are simultaneously moving to safeguard the value of…