Norwell Past Officials Call for Return to 3-Member Select Board

Highway Director Defends Elected Status

NORWELL - Dec 4, 2025 - In a candid public forum aimed at reviewing the town’s governance structure, former and current officials delivered a blunt message to the Government Study Commission: Bigger isn’t always better. Multiple speakers argued that the shift to a five-member Select Board has slowed decision-making and burdened staff, while the Highway …