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Sunday, October 4, 2026

Eight town boards meet this week, led by Wednesday's School Committee session.

Coming up

• Mon, Oct 5, 5 p.m.: Board of Health meets Monday evening. Norton's Board of Health holds its regular meeting Monday at 5 p.m., with the agenda posted on the town's online calendar.Town of Norton
• Mon, Oct 5, 6:30 p.m.: Cultural Council sets Monday night agenda. The Cultural Council, which reviews local arts and culture grant requests, meets Monday at 6:30 p.m. according to the town calendar.Town of Norton
• Tue, Oct 6, 4:30 p.m.: Board of Assessors convenes Tuesday afternoon. Norton's Board of Assessors, which handles property valuations and tax abatements, meets Tuesday at 4:30 p.m., per the town calendar.Town of Norton
• Tue, Oct 6, 6 p.m.: Regional wastewater district board meets Tuesday. The MFN Regional Wastewater District, which serves Mansfield, Foxborough and Norton, holds its board meeting Tuesday at 6 p.m.Town of Norton
• Tue, Oct 6, 7:15 p.m.: Planning Board convenes Tuesday night. Norton's Planning Board, which handles zoning and site-plan reviews, meets Tuesday at 7:15 p.m., with the agenda posted on the town site.Town of Norton
• Wed, Oct 7, 4 p.m.: Open Space Committee meets Wednesday afternoon. The Open Space Committee, which oversees Norton's conservation land, meets Wednesday at 4 p.m. according to the town calendar.Town of Norton
• Wed, Oct 7, 6 p.m.: School Committee holds Wednesday evening meeting. The Norton School Committee meets Wednesday at 6 p.m., with the agenda for the district session posted on the town calendar.Town of Norton
• Fri, Oct 9, 8 a.m.: Fire department schedules pump, sprinkler tests. Norton's fire department has scheduled fire pump and sprinkler flow testing for Friday starting at 8 a.m., per the town calendar.Town of Norton

Recent editions

• Friday, October 2, 2026 — Norton Finance Committee rejects $350,000 tax rebate, shifts free cash to stabilization
• Wednesday, September 30, 2026 — Norton holds informational session Thursday ahead of packed October 19 Town Meeting warrant
• Tuesday, September 29, 2026 — Norton's conservation board is weighing certified legal notice against a landowner accused of cutting trees near the reservoir
• Saturday, September 26, 2026 — Rock-only choir Rock Voices lands on Norton's event calendar for Monday
• Thursday, September 24, 2026 — Wheaton College men's soccer blanks Brandeis 3-0 at home in Norton to stay unbeaten this season