Government

Government · Planning Board

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.

Townbrief reporting · Apr 7

Government · Finance Committee

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.

Townbrief reporting · Apr 6

Government · Select Board

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.

Townbrief reporting · Apr 2

Government · Planning Board

Norton Planning Board approves marijuana shop, 21-lot subdivision, and mixed-use building

Norton Planning Board approved a marijuana retail facility, a 21-lot cluster subdivision, and a four-story mixed-use building in a single late-running session March 31.

Townbrief reporting · Mar 31

Government · Finance Committee

Norton Finance Committee Receives $38.7M School Budget Request for FY27

Norton's Finance Committee heard a $38.7 million school budget request Monday and set a public hearing for April 27. Superintendent Dr.

Townbrief reporting · Mar 30

Government · Finance Committee

Norton Finance Committee backs brownfields tax abatement and sewer tie-in overhaul

Norton Finance Committee unanimously backs brownfields abatement bylaw and approves sewer tie-in removal 7-1. At the March 23 meeting, the committee voted 8-0 to recommend adopting G.L.

Townbrief reporting · Mar 23

Government · Conservation Commission

Norton Conservation Commission Continues Wheaton Estates Hearing, Clears High School Project

Norton Conservation Commission continues Wheaton Estates subdivision hearing amid stormwater and flooding concerns.

Townbrief reporting · Mar 23

Government · Planning Board

Norton Planning Board Splits 5-2 on Mansfield Avenue Apartment Complex Special Permit

Norton Planning Board voted 5-2 to approve special permits for a 72-unit apartment complex at 0 Mansfield Avenue, while unanimously approving a Taco Bell and continuing four other projects.

Townbrief reporting · Mar 17

Government · Select Board

Norton Select Board votes to recommend removal of mandatory sewer tie-in rule

Norton Select Board recommends scrapping mandatory sewer tie-in requirement in 4-1 vote.

Townbrief reporting · Mar 12

Government · Finance Committee

Norton Finance Committee approves 2025 minutes, hears $118 million liability warning

Norton Finance Committee hears stark fiscal warning as town carries $118 million in unfunded retirement liabilities.

Townbrief reporting · Mar 2