Eversource Gas Line Modernization - Main Street
- Last Updated: Dec 17, 2024,11: am Dec 17, 2024,11: am
Coming in Spring-Summer 2025:
Eversource will be upgrading gas lines on Main Street between Dover Street and Bridge Street.
Message from the Director
The Town of Norwell has always been a great place to live, and it's important that we all do our part to make it better every day. The good people at Tree and Grounds, Highways, Cemeteries and Engineering are dedicated to the safety, convenience and positive experience in the Norwell quality of life.
Each division has its own mission, including upgrades of infrastructure which may not be visible day to day. In dealing with mother nature, we continue to resolve emergencies, but also do our best to anticipate and prevent damage to roads, parks, playing fields and public ways from storms and flooding before they occur, simultaneously designing and implementing sustainable, longer-term programs to reduce future costs and effectively remain under budget.
We hope that you find this website informative and helpful, and encourage your participation by using our Request Forms to report your observations as they occur. Our attentive staff and expert crews appreciate your involvement with our wonderful community as we do our best each and every day.
Sincerely,
Glenn Ferguson, Director
Department of Public Works | Know Your Town
- Last Updated: Nov 29, 2024,11: am Nov 29, 2024,11: am
Join Highway Director Glenn Ferguson and his right-hand man Shane Gokey for a crash course in all that the Norwell DPW (AKA the Highway, Tree & Grounds Dept.) takes care of around town. It's a lot! Click the image to access
Cemetery Pricing
- Last Updated: Jun 3, 2024,6: pm Jun 3, 2024,6: pm
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Cemetery Department
TOWN OF NORWELL
345 MAIN STREET NORWELL, MASSACHUSETTS 02061 |
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| Adopted by the Board of Selectmen on November 10, 2020 | ||
| LOT PURCHASE FEES | ||
| Lot sale prices include the following fees: Perpetual Care Fund fee, filing fee, and metal lot marker fee. | ||
| Washington Street Cemetery | Resident Rate |
Non-Resident Rate* |
| Single Lot (1 full burial + 3 cremations, or 4 cremations) Flat Marker or Monument |
$1,225 | $2,025 |
| Double Lot (2 contiguous lots = 2 full burials + 6 cremations) Flat Marker or Monument |
$2,450 | $4,050 |
| Mausoleum Lots (6 person max) | $7,350 | $12,150 |
| Columbarium Niche (excluding engraving) | ||
| Top Row | $1,000 | $1,650 |
| Middle Row 2 | $900 | $1,485 |
| Middle Row 3 | $800 | $1,320 |
| Bottom Row | $700 | $1,155 |
| Stetson Meadows Cemetery | Resident Rate |
Non-Resident Rate* |
| Single Lot (1 full burial + 3 cremations, or 4 cremations) Flat Marker or Monument |
$1,255 | $2,025 |
| Double Lot (2 contiguous lots = 2 full burials + 6 cremations) Flat Marker or Monument |
$2,450 | $4,040 |
| Estate Lot (8 contiguous lots = 8 full burials + 24 cremations) Flat Marker or Monument |
$9,800 | $16,200 |
| Garden of Angels (1 infant lot) | $300 | $300 |
| Mausoleum Lots (6 person max) | $18,375 | $30,375 |
| ADDITIONAL FEES | ||
| (Paid to the Town of Norwell and collected at Burial, resident or non-resident) | ||
| Weekday Burial $1,125 | $1,125 | |
| Weekend Burial $1,275 | $1,275 | |
| Weekday Cremation Burial (in-ground or columbarium) | $400 | |
| Weekend Cremation Burial (in-ground or columbarium) | $450 | |
| Infant Burial (in Garden of Angels—Stetson Meadows only) | $250 | |
| Entombment (Mausoleum) Burial Staff Fee | $200/hr. | |
| After Hours Burial Fee (if necessary) | $200/hr. | |
| Winter Fee (heavy snow or frost conditions, if necessary) | $200 | |
| Full Burial Removal | $1,125 | |
| Cremation Removal (in-ground or columbarium) | $400 | |
| (Collected by the Monument Company at Burial, resident or non-resident): | ||
| Foundation Fee per square foot | $100/sq. ft. | |
| Setting Fee for Flat Markers | $100 | |
| *Note: Former residents who lived in Norwell for 10 years or more may purchase lots under Resident prices |
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Septic Maintenance: PUMP IT!
- Last Updated: Dec 11, 2024,2: pm Dec 11, 2024,2: pm
Did you know you should have your septic tank pumped every 3-5 years? For more information on how to care for your septic system go to www.nsrwa.org/get-watersmart/septic-systems
Leaf Litter: DON’T BLOW IT!
- Last Updated: Oct 28, 2019,1: pm Oct 28, 2019,1: pm
Don’t blow, sweep or dump grass clippings and yard waste into streets or storm drains. Leaves in storm drains create blockages which can cause flooding. Storm drains also go directly into our water bodies without any filtration. Fall leaves contain lots of natural fertilizer which can pollute our rivers and streams. So mulch, compost, or use other proper disposal methods sanctioned by your town, just DON’T BLOW IT! For more tips on how to be WaterSmart, go to WaterSmartSouthShore.org.
River St Drainage Improvements
- Last Updated: Feb 6, 2019,3: pm Feb 6, 2019,3: pm
On River St in Fiscal 2018-2019, approximately 3700 linear feet of drainage improvements were done in three areas of concern.
1. Near Chittenden Lane
2. Near Green St 3. Near Tiffany Rd
Cemetery Application for Memorialization/Inscription
- Last Updated: Oct 8, 2018,5: pm Oct 8, 2018,5: pm
Application should be submitted for approval to the Cemetery Liaison prior to any work being started so there is no question concerning the acceptance of the proposed memorial. Acceptance of this application and of the initial payment does not constitute complete approval. The application is accepted with the condition that the memorial or marker is subject to a final inspection to ensure it is in compliance with all cemetery rules and regulations and with the specifications that were originally submitted. A current Price Sheet is available through the Cemetery Liaison, and checks may be payable to the Town of Norwell and should be included with this application.
Highway Request Form
- Last Updated: Oct 8, 2018,2: pm Oct 8, 2018,2: pm
Type of Highway maintenance request (check all that apply):
Tree Planting Permission & Agreement Form
- Last Updated: Oct 5, 2018,2: pm Oct 5, 2018,2: pm
I herewith grant permission to the Norwell Tree Warden and the (Tree and Grounds Division) to plant the above noted tree on my land under the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter #87, Section #7, and the noted tree(s) shall be a protected public shade tree for one year after planting under Section # l.
Thank you for your support. Your help demonstrates Norwell’s commitment to its open space and urban forest.
Public Shade Tree Removal Application
- Last Updated: Oct 5, 2018,2: pm Oct 5, 2018,2: pm
- I am/We are the record owner(s) of the lot referenced below.
- I am/We are requesting that the Tree Warden grant permission to remove a Public Shade Tree owned by the Town of Norwell located adjacent to my/our property.
- I/We understand that per Massachusetts General Law Chapter 87 the Tree Warden is required to conduct a public hearing. If at or before the public hearing written objection is received by the Tree Warden the removal of the tree shall be denied. I/We understand that all costs of the hearing shall be borne by the applicant.
Permission To Prune Public Tree
- Last Updated: Sep 27, 2018,3: pm Sep 27, 2018,3: pm
As the registered owner of the property referenced below, I/We are requesting to prune the following tree(s) at our address at the designated location:
Tree and Grounds Request Form
- Last Updated: Oct 2, 2018,11: am Oct 2, 2018,11: am
Type of maintenance request (check all that apply):