Norwell Lifts Boil Water Order, Library Launches Laptop Lending

NORWELL — The town lifted a boil-water order effective July 11, according to a News Flash posted to the town website, while Norwell Public Library rolled out a new device lending program and touted a state technology grant worth more than $35,000.

TOWN HALL

The town announced July 11 that its boil-water order has been lifted, per a News Flash posted to the town's website. The notice did not detail the order's original cause or duration; residents with questions can consult the town's water department postings for further guidance.

COMMUNITY & ARTS

Norwell Public Library has launched a new Device Lending Program, making four Dell Pro 14 laptops available for in-library use and seven Dell Latitude touch-screen laptops available for take-home checkout, according to the library's website. Residents can call the library or visit the Main Desk for details.

The library also announced it was awarded a technology grant worth more than $35,000 through a state program, though the announcement did not specify the program name or the equipment or services the funding will support.

Separately, the library said that due to budgetary cuts it will no longer offer seasonal Sunday hours, a change it says is detailed along with other expected impacts in materials on the library's FY26 budget. The library's July newsletter, posted to its website, has additional detail on programming and services.