Common Victualler License

(To serve or prepare food)

Process Length: Approximately 4 weeks.

Fee: $75.00

Renewal Time: Once a year – December 31.

Process: You must complete a Common Victualler Application

Once the application is completed and turned in it will be advertised as a Public Hearing.  

The applicant must notify the abutters by CERTIFIED MAIL, RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED. Applicants may secure this information by going to the Assessing Department at Town Hall where the property owners of record are listed. Certified Abutters List. The receipts must be turned into the Selectmen’s Office before the hearing.

Correspondence is sent to the Building Department, Board of Health, Fire Department, Treasurer, and Police Department for a recommendation.

The Selectmen will vote at the scheduled hearing date. Please plan to attend the meeting since the Board may have questions regarding this license.

Also, the applicant is responsible for:

  • $50.00 fee for the Town of Norwell
  • Advertisement fee
  • Sending the Legal notice to the abutters via Certified Mail/Return Receipt and returning the receipts to the Selectmen's Office