Norwell, MA town hall & government
Norwell spent $77.6 million in the year to June 30, 2022, about $6,943 per resident.
Where the money goes, where it comes from, property taxes, and how to reach Norwell's government.
Where Norwell's money goes
Norwell runs its own schools, so school spending is part of its budget. Comparisons are with other Massachusetts towns.
Where the money comes from
- Property taxes 72%
- From the state 13%
- From the federal government 5%
- Fees & charges 4%
- Utility sales 3%
- Interest, fines & other 1%
- Other taxes & licenses 1%
- Sales taxes 1%
Who works for Norwell
Staff on the town's payroll in March 2022. Pay is March payroll times twelve, so it's approximate.
What homeowners in Norwell pay
The median yearly bill homeowners report, covering every local property tax on the home (town, schools, county). The effective rate is that bill divided by the median home value, so it's a rough guide, not the official tax rate.
Contact Norwell's government
Who represents Norwell
Norwell is represented in Congress by Senators Elizabeth Warren and Edward J. Markey and Representative William R. Keating. Maura Healey is governor.
Budget: U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments: Finance (every city and town government's revenue, spending and debt, grouped into plain categories). Property tax: Census American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.