Keywords About Norwell » Departments » Boards & Committees » Residents Businesses You are here Home About Norwell View Contact Info The Town of Norwell is a community of 11,000 located in Plymouth County, approximately twenty miles south of Boston along the picturesque North River. Norwell was originally settled in 1636 as part of Satuit (later Scituate), which encompasses present day Scituate and Norwell. Shipbuilding was a major industry of the town during the 1700’s and much of the 1800’s. Some of the finest sailing vessels in our nation’s history were produced in Norwell, including the Columbia, which was the first American ship to circumnavigate the globe. In 1849, the portion of Scituate now known as Norwell broke away from Scituate and was incorporated as South Scituate. In 1888, the town incorporated again as Norwell in recognition of Henry Norwell, a dry goods merchant and summer resident of the town who provided funds for the maintenance of its public roads. Today, Norwell is an upper middle class community. Its high level of public services, amenities and geographical location have made it an attractive place to live for professional families. Its highly ranked school system is one reason many move to Norwell. There are a number of recreational areas throughout the Town offering a variety of outdoor activities. These include; Valley Swamp and Stetson Meadows Conservation Land, the Albert F. Norris Reservation, Black Pond Natural Preserve, the North River Salt Marsh, Cuffey Hill Reservation, Miller Woods and the Donovan Property. Directions FY20 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) Visual Demographics Town of Norwell, 345 Main Street, Norwell, MA 02061 Hours: Mon - Tue: 8 am to 4:15 pm | Wed: 8 am to 7:30 pm | Thur 8 am to 4 pm | Fri 8 am to 12 pm Phone Directory | Website Disclaimer | Government Websites by CivicPlus ® Login

Keywords About Norwell » Departments » Boards & Committees » Residents Businesses You are here Home ›› About Norwell Directions FROM POINTS SOUTH Traveling Rte. 3 North take Exit 13 Turn right off ramp At first set of lights turn Right (Rte 123, Main St.) Travel approximately 2 miles Town Hall is on left (345 Main St.) FROM POINTS NORTH Traveling Rte. 3 South take Exit 13 Turn left off ramp towards Norwell (Rte 53) At first set of lights turn Right (Rte 123, Main St.) Travel approximately 2 miles Town Hall is on left (345 Main St.) Directions FY20 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) Visual Demographics Contact Info Address: 345 Main Street Norwell, MA 02061 United States See map: Google Maps Town of Norwell, 345 Main Street, Norwell, MA 02061 Hours: Mon - Tue: 8 am to 4:15 pm | Wed: 8 am to 7:30 pm | Thur 8 am to 4 pm | Fri 8 am to 12 pm Phone Directory | Website Disclaimer | Government Websites by CivicPlus ® Login