Norton Planning Board Elects New Leadership, Loses Town Planner in Same Night
Norton Planning Board reorganizes unanimously and launches fall zoning planning as town planner departs.
Dave Watkins
Norton Select Board Backs $200 Million Senior Housing Campus, Recommends Downtown Redesign
Norton Select Board unanimously backs $200 million senior campus redevelopment and downtown intersection study at April 16 reorganization meeting.
Norton School Committee awards Chartwells food service contract for FY27
Norton School Committee unanimously awards food service contract to Chartwells for FY27.
Norton Finance Committee Unanimously Approves Six Warrant Articles Totaling $1.7 Million
Norton Finance Committee unanimously approved six warrant articles totaling $1,692,761 at its April 15 meeting, anchored by a fiscal year 2027 capital plan and a suite of water, sewer, and infrastructure projects.
Norton Finance Committee Reviews School Cuts, $11.4M Roof Plan Before April 27 Vote
Norton Finance Committee reviews $11.4M middle school roof plan and looming school staff cuts ahead of April 27 deliberations. Superintendent Dr.
Norton Conservation Commission closes Pine Street subdivision hearing with strict sewer condition
Norton Conservation Commission closes Wheaton Estates hearing, ties construction to sewer permit.
Norton Planning Board withdraws lone permit application, bids farewell to two members
Norton Planning Board unanimously withdraws the only permit on its April 7 agenda as two long-serving members step down.
Norton Finance Committee Receives $84.8 Million FY27 Budget, Votes to Keep Chair
Norton Finance Committee weighs $84.8 million fiscal year 2027 budget built on a three-year austerity glide path.
Norton Select Board Approves Liquor Transfer, Three Constable Appointments at April Meeting
Norton Select Board approves liquor license transfer, three constable appointments, and two utility pole petitions at its April 2 meeting.
Norton School Committee Opens 15 High School Choice Seats, Eyes Up to 10 Staff Cuts
Norton School Committee opens 15 school choice seats for fall 2026 while bracing for up to $1.6 million in budget cuts.