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12 items · last 90 days

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🔄 Postponed Zoning Board (ZBA) · June 24, 2026
25 West Hodges Street — Finding (continued)
Continued hearing on a finding to allow a second floor built above the existing structure; applicant Jeff Rzemien, owner Sarah Shaw.
📍 25 West Hodges Street
Why this matters: Nearby residential expansion
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📋 Proposed Zoning Board (ZBA) · June 24, 2026
28 Elm Street — Variance
Hearing on a variance from the upland area requirement; applicant/owner Jonathan and Amanda Drobnis.
📍 28 Elm Street
Why this matters: Nearby residential variance
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📋 Proposed Zoning Board (ZBA) · June 24, 2026
17 Sunset Road — Variance and Finding
Hearing on a finding for an addition and a variance for lot area; applicant/owner Joseph White.
📍 17 Sunset Road
Why this matters: Nearby residential addition
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🔄 Postponed Conservation Commission · June 22, 2026
Continued Public Hearing – 416 Old Colony Road, NOI (250-1170)
Old Colony Realty I, Inc. proposes expanding a building from one to two stories, adding parking, and modifying stormwater at 416 Old Colony Road (Map 20, Parcel 64).
📍 416 Old Colony Road, Map 20 Parcel 64, Norton
Why this matters: Two-story expansion with more paved area near wetlands.
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📋 Proposed New Public Hearing – 0 Mansfield Ave, NOI (250-1206) Conservation Commission · June 22, 2026
Anthony Ruscito proposes land clearing and stormwater management for a lay-down yard (equipment/materials storage area) at 0 Mansfield Ave (Map 3, Parcel 721-02).
📍 0 Mansfield Ave, Map 3 Parcel 721-02, Norton
Why this matters: New clearing and development on currently undeveloped parcel.
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✅ Approved Norton Police Accreditation Select Board · June 18, 2026
Norton Police Department awarded re-accreditation by the Massachusetts Police Accreditation Commission for a three-year term ending June 2029.
📍 82 East Main Street
Why this matters: Confirms department meets state policing standards
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💬 Discussed Sept 1, 2026 Primary Election Location Select Board · June 18, 2026
State primary election set for Sept 1, 2026, 7am–8pm at 72 E. Main Street.
📍 72 E. Main Street
Why this matters: Where and when to vote in primary
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💬 Discussed Town Manager's Report: MFN Commissioner reappointment, Rail Trail update Select Board · June 18, 2026
Notification of MFN commissioner reappointment and a rail trail progress update.
Why this matters: Rail trail affects local recreation/access
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📋 Proposed 254 Mansfield Ave — Special Event Parking Permit Select Board · June 18, 2026
Seasonal parking permit (June 5–Oct 31, 2026) for 85 spaces on a 1.25-acre yard at 254 Mansfield Ave; building approved, fire and police reviews pending.
📍 254 Mansfield Avenue, Norton
Why this matters: Large seasonal parking lot in a residential neighborhood
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✅ Approved MFN Commissioner Reappointment Select Board · June 18, 2026
Diane McElligot reappointed as Norton's commissioner to the MFN Regional Wastewater District, effective July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029.
Why this matters: Wastewater district representation affects sewer service
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💬 Discussed Rail Trail Update Select Board · June 18, 2026
New Rail Trail is built but can't be fully closed out due to a flooding/icing safety hazard; MassDOT must fund and fix the drainage before a partial certificate of compliance and full trail handoff to DPW.
📍 Norton Rail Trail
Why this matters: Public safety hazard on new trail; town awaiting state fix
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💬 Discussed Eric Norris Fiscal Impact Amendment proposal Planning Board · June 16, 2026
Coming up June 16: discussion of a proposed fiscal impact amendment, which could affect how development costs to the town are evaluated.
Why this matters: Could change how development financial impacts are weighed
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How to get involved

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Show up and speak
Every meeting above is open to any resident, and most have a public comment period — usually a few minutes per person, no sign-up needed. Showing up matters more than you'd think; most decisions are made in front of nearly empty rooms.
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Write to the board before the meeting
Often more effective than speaking at the meeting itself — board members read constituent email, and a handful of messages on one topic gets noticed. Each board's contact page is linked from its meetings above.
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Know the appeal windows
Some decisions aren't final right away — zoning board rulings, for example, can be appealed to Superior Court within 20 days. Items with an open appeal window are flagged above with a countdown.
⚠️ These summaries are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. Always check the original source documents for anything important. This site is not affiliated with the Town of Norton and is not legal advice.

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