Town of

Norwell

Massachusetts
www.townofnorwell.net
345 Main St. P.O. Box 295 Norwell, MA 0206

Phone: 781-659-8000

Town Administrator :

Darleen Sullivan

Select Board:

Jason Brown
Bruce Graham
Brian Greenberg
T. Andrew Reardon
Peter Smellie

Annual Town Meeting:

May 6, 2024
May, 2nd Monday

Municipal Election:

May 18, 2024
2nd Saturday following annual town meeting

Demographics

Population11,349
Population Density542
Registered Voters8,233
Income Per Capita$108,943
EQV Per Capita$282,014
Owner-occupied Housing Unit Rate90.7%
Median Value of Owner-occupied Housing Units$652,300
Median Gross Rent$1,923
Total Households3,567
Average Household Size3.09

Municipal Finances

Residential Tax Rate$15.29
Commercial Tax Rate$15.29
Average Tax Bill$12,202
Total Expenditures$60,621,970
Total Tax Levy$51,824,285
State Aid$6,810,902
Local Receipts$5,655,797
CPA Year Enacted2002
CPA Surcharge3.0%
CPA ExemptionsLow income, first $100,000 - residential
Town Hall of Norwell

Town Hall

Wants you To KNOW

Picturesque Norwell abuts the North River and is noteworthy for its natural scenery and many walking trails. It is known for its excellent schools, award-winning new library and many beautiful historic homes.

Governance

Form of GovernmentSelect Board – Town Meeting
Incorporation Date1849
Chief Municipal OfficialTown Administrator
Policy BoardBoard of Selectmen
Size of Policy Board5
Legislative BodyOpen Town Meeting

Geography

CountyPlymouth
Area20.9 mi2
Public Roads91.1 mi
Regional Planning AgencyMetropolitan Area Planning Council

Representation

U.S. Senate (statewide)

Edward J. Markey
Elizabeth Warren

U.S. House

William Keating

Mass. Senate

Patrick Michael O'Connor

Mass. House

David Decoste
Patrick Joseph Kearney
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