Norwell School Committee Approves Transportation Contract with 9% Increase Amid Budget Challenges

Norwell Schools prepare for crucial budget override vote at May 5 town meeting as district faces rising costs in special education and utilities

NORWELL - April 28 - The Norwell School Committee has approved a student transportation contract with First Student that includes a 9% increase in costs, slightly below the 10% rise officials had anticipated in their budget planning.

First Student was the sole bidder for the contract despite the district's efforts to solicit proposals from eight potentia…