Norton Finance Committee votes 6-3 to reject a $350,000 tax rebate, calling it a "political stunt." Board of Assessors Chair Rick had proposed returning overlay surplus to cut the average tax bill by about $52, but member Zach argued the money should instead replenish stabilization funds the town dr
Norton Conservation Commission plans warning letters after a resident dumps soil on town land near Alder Road.
Norton High School has dedicated the 2026-27 school year to the memory of longtime English teacher and track and cross country coach Ken Taylor, who died this year. Administrators shared the tribute at the Sept. 23 Norton School Committee meeting, describing Taylor as a beloved figure a…
Norton's obituary notices this week name one resident: Richmond, Bettina L. (Freeman), 90, who died Wednesday, September 23, 2026. Arrangements are being handled by Norton Memorial Funeral Home, the lead funeral home behind this week's notice. Further biographical details, including ser…
Rock-only choir Rock Voices lands on Norton's event calendar for Monday. Also in today's brief (3 items): Conservation Commission meets Monday at municipal center; Finance Committee meets Monday at municipal center; Rock Voices choir featured on Norton Patch calendar.
Wheaton College men's soccer blanks Brandeis 3-0 at home in Norton to stay unbeaten this season. Also in today's brief (5 items): Wheaton men's soccer blanks Brandeis 3-0 at home; Economic Development Commission meets Friday night; Conservation Commission meets Monday at Municipal Cente…
Norton School Committee adopts protocol for federal law enforcement contact with schools. Following a directive from Gov.
One Norton obituary was published this week: Duemmling, Thomas J. ("Tommy"), 70, whose notice was posted by Riendeau-Mulvey Funeral Home. Duemmling died September 16, 2026, following a short illness. Born in Boston and raised in Dedham and Foxboro, he made Norton his home for more than …
Norton Patch's Friday roundup spotlighted an e-waste recycling and sustainable dumpster collection event for residents, part of the outlet's recurring community digest. The newsletter, headlined "Patch AM: E-Waste Recycling And Sustainable Dumpster Day and 10 more events," per Norton Pa…
Norton Select Board returns $350,000 to taxpayers and fills six town jobs in one meeting.