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This week in Norton

Updated September 17, 2026

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What happened

12 items · last 90 days

Decisions and notable items from recent meetings, most significant first. Routine procedural items (9) are left out.

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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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📋 Proposed Conservation Commission · June 22, 2026
Violation Notice – 181 W. Main Street
Commission to address an active wetlands/conservation violation at 181 W. Main Street.
📍 181 W. Main Street, Norton
Why this matters: Active violation on W. Main Street corridor.
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📋 Proposed Violation Notice – 292 W. Main Street Conservation Commission · June 22, 2026
Commission to address an active wetlands/conservation violation at 292 W. Main Street.
📍 292 W. Main Street, Norton
Why this matters: Second active violation on W. Main Street.
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🔄 Postponed Continued Public Hearing – 416 Old Colony Road, NOI (250-1170) Conservation Commission · June 22, 2026
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 Town Manager office supplies (Inv 11PR-V6W4-CHJF) Select Board
Disposable paper bowls, plates, and plastic silverware for the Town Manager's office.
💰 $18.54 📍 72 E Main St
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✅ Approved Office/door-alert supplies (Inv 13TJ-NJNM-QWFC) Select Board
Wireless door chime, Windex, Post-it flags, and an engraved name plate.
💰 $45.02
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✅ Approved AV and office supplies (Inv 14MK-V6C3-LGDR) Select Board
34-inch curved gaming monitor, expanding file folder organizer, and a sticky easel pad.
💰 $256.32
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✅ Approved Canon printhead (Inv 19M4-79MX-6PCH) Select Board
Replacement Canon PF-06 printhead for an imagePROGRAF wide-format printer.
💰 $396.00
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✅ Approved Easter party supplies (Inv 1D6J-PRPG-DYP9) Select Board
Easter bunny stickers and temporary tattoos for a town event.
💰 $36.94
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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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