Schools · School Committee
School Committee Approves Wellness Policy Update
The Norton School Committee heard that district enrollment fell by 111 students since June, with Superintendent Jennifer M O'Neill warning of looming budget strain.
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Halloween parade returns for 33rd year
Norton sets a date for its 33rd annual Halloween parade, Patch reports. Also in today's brief (6 items): Norton sets date for 33rd annual Halloween parade; Open Space Committee meets Wednesday afternoon; Parks and Recreation Commission meets Wednesday evening; School Committee meets Wed…
Morning Brief
School Committee leads busy meeting week
Eight town boards meet this week, led by Wednesday's School Committee session. Also in today's brief (8 items): Board of Health meets Monday evening; Cultural Council sets Monday night agenda; Board of Assessors convenes Tuesday afternoon; Regional wastewater district board meets Tuesday.
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Finance panel rejects $350,000 tax rebate
Norton Finance Committee rejects $350,000 tax rebate, shifts free cash to stabilization. From our own coverage: Conservation panel to warn Alder Road neighbors; Finance Committee weighs $350,000 tax rebate request. Also in today's brief (9 items): Board of Health to meet Oct. 5; Cultura…
Government · Town Meeting
Norton Previews 13 Fall Warrant Articles
Norton previewed 13 Fall Town Meeting warrant articles, including a betterment for two private roads and a tax-rate relief vote.
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Town Meeting info session set for Thursday
Norton holds informational session Thursday ahead of packed October 19 Town Meeting warrant. From our own coverage: Norton FinCom backs sewer bylaw, DPW update; School Committee advances police contact policy. Also in today's brief (11 items): Town Meeting informational session Thursday…
Morning Brief
Panel weighs legal notice over tree cutting
Norton's Conservation Commission is weighing certified legal notice against a landowner accused of cutting trees near the reservoir. From our own coverage: Conservation panel weighs legal notice over tree cutting; Norton schools take up federal police contact policy. Also in today's brief (1…
Government · Finance Committee
Norton Finance Committee Rejects $350,000 Tax Refund
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
Government · Conservation Commission
Conservation Commission Moves to Warn Alder Road Abutters
Norton Conservation Commission plans warning letters after a resident dumps soil on town land near Alder Road.
Sports
Norton High School dedicates school year to memory of longtime coach Ken Taylor
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…
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