Protects Norton's wetlands, rivers, and open spaces. Reviews any construction projects near sensitive natural areas.
94 items across 11 meetings.
April 27, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Approval of prior meeting minutes.
📋 Proposed
Commission will address a violation notice issued for 181 W. Main Street.
📍 181 W. Main Street, Norton
📋 Proposed
Commission will address a violation notice issued for 292 W. Main Street.
📍 292 W. Main Street, Norton
📋 Proposed
Commission will vote on any requests to continue previously scheduled public hearings.
📋 Proposed
Open discussion for public questions and staff updates.
📋 Proposed
Applicant Neil Segala seeks a wetlands determination (RDA) to install a 12×24 prefabricated pergola with crushed stone floor at 2 River Road.
📍 2 River Road, Norton (Map 19, Parcel 17)
📋 Proposed
Town of Norton seeks a permit extension to continue the Mansfield WWII Veterans Memorial Trail through Norton, adding to the existing two-mile trail.
📍 Rail Trail, Norton/Mansfield
April 13, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Approval of March 23 meeting minutes.
📋 Proposed
Commission to address a violation notice issued at 181 W. Main Street.
📍 181 W. Main Street, Norton
📋 Proposed
Commission to address a violation notice issued at 292 W. Main Street.
📍 292 W. Main Street, Norton
📋 Proposed
Commission will vote on any continuance requests for pending public hearings.
📋 Proposed
Commission to discuss additional peer reviews as part of department updates.
🔄 Postponed
Continued hearing on a residential subdivision (Wheaton Estates) proposing two paved road crossings through Bordering Vegetated Wetlands and grading within the 100-ft buffer zone (Map 23 & 24, Parcels 66, 158 & 95).
📍 0 Pine Street, Norton (Map 23 & 24, Parcels 66, 158 & 95)
🔄 Postponed
Continued hearing to verify and delineate on-site wetland resource areas at Map 10, Parcels 511 & 513.
📍 89 N. Washington Street, Norton (Map 10, Parcels 511 & 513)
🔄 Postponed
Continued hearing on construction of a single-family home with driveway, private well, and septic system at Map 36, Parcel 2.
📍 127 East Hodges Street, Norton (Map 36, Parcel 2)
📋 Proposed
Request for Certificate of Compliance for completed work including a house, barn, pool, and stormwater infrastructure within 100 ft of Bordering Vegetated Wetlands and 200 ft of Riverfront area.
📍 127 East Hodges Street, Norton
📋 Proposed
Request for Certificate of Compliance or extension for the project extending Norton's two-mile Mansfield WWII Veterans Memorial Trail through Mansfield and Norton.
📍 Rail Trail, Norton/Mansfield
March 23, 2026 · minutes
✅ Approved
Prior meeting minutes approved.
💬 Discussed
Consultant updated the Commission on septic redesign after a perc test; a finalized plan with mitigation plantings expected by the May 11 meeting, with riverfront mitigation amounts still to be quantified.
📍 181 W. Main Street
💬 Discussed
Asphalt millings found dumped in the riverfront area; owner must hire a surveyor and prepare a plan to address the disturbance.
📍 292 W. Main Street
🔄 Postponed
Proposed residential subdivision with two wetland roadway crossings and grading near Pine Street; hearing continued amid abutter concerns over drainage, flooding, and runoff onto neighboring properties.
📍 0 Pine Street (Map 23 & 24, Parcels 66, 158 & 95)
🔄 Postponed
Wetland resource-area verification filing; hearing continued.
📍 89 N. Washington Street (Map 10, Parcel 511 & 513)
🔄 Postponed
New single-family house with driveway, well, and septic on a 46.7-acre parcel (0.48 acre disturbed); hearing continued with stormwater swale and a prior fill violation to be addressed.
📍 127 East Hodges Street (Map 36, Parcel 2)
🔄 Postponed
Motion rescinded; applicant asked it be deferred until the new project nears completion.
📍 127 East Hodges Street
✅ Approved
Reconstruction of two athletic fields, a running track, and a tennis court near wetlands; Certificate of Compliance issued after revised stormwater design met state standards.
📍 Norton High School
✅ Approved
Temporary stream crossing for test pits approved with a restoration bond required (two contractor quotes plus 20% contingency) posted before work starts.
💰 bond = two contractor quotes plus 20% contingency
📍 0 East Hodges Street (Map 36, Parcel 6, 144, 145, 146)
March 23, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Routine approval of prior meeting minutes.
📋 Proposed
Commission reviews a wetlands violation notice issued for 181 W. Main Street.
📍 181 W. Main Street, Norton MA
📋 Proposed
Commission reviews a wetlands violation notice issued for 292 W. Main Street.
📍 292 W. Main Street, Norton MA
📋 Proposed
Procedural vote to continue one or more open public hearings to a later date.
📋 Proposed
Open discussion of public questions and staff updates.
📋 Proposed
Proposed residential subdivision (Map 23 & 24, Parcels 66, 158 & 95) includes two paved road crossings through Bordering Vegetated Wetlands and grading within the 100-ft buffer zone.
📍 0 Pine Street, Norton MA (Map 23 & 24, Parcels 66, 158, 95)
📋 Proposed
Applicant seeks to verify and officially delineate on-site wetland resource areas on Map 10, Parcels 511 & 513.
📍 89 N. Washington Street, Norton MA (Map 10, Parcels 511 & 513)
📋 Proposed
New application for a single-family home with paved driveway, private well, and septic system on Map 36, Parcel 2.
📍 127 East Hodges Street, Norton MA (Map 36, Parcel 2)
📋 Proposed
Request to close out prior permit for construction of a single-family house, barn, pool, and stormwater infrastructure within 100 ft of wetlands and 200 ft of riverfront.
📍 127 East Hodges Street, Norton MA
📋 Proposed
Town seeks compliance certificate or extension for reconstruction of two athletic fields, a running track, and tennis courts within 100 ft of Bordering Vegetated Wetland.
📍 Norton High School
📋 Proposed
Commission to issue wetland permit for a temporary stream crossing to access upland portions of Map 36, Parcels 6, 144, 145, 146 for test pits.
📍 0 East Hodges Street, Norton MA (Map 36, Parcels 6, 144, 145, 146)
March 9, 2026 · agenda
• Status unclear
The March 9 meeting is cancelled; no items will be heard tonight.
📋 Proposed
Routine approval of prior meeting minutes.
📋 Proposed
Conservation Commission issued a violation notice at 181 W. Main Street.
📍 181 W. Main Street, Norton MA
📋 Proposed
Conservation Commission issued a violation notice at 292 W. Main Street.
📍 292 W. Main Street, Norton MA
🔄 Postponed
Request for continuance of wetland resource area delineation hearing at 89 N. Washington Street; previously continued to 3/23.
📍 89 N. Washington Street, Norton MA
📋 Proposed
Department update presenting inspection findings for Chartley Pond.
📍 Chartley Pond, Norton MA
📋 Proposed
Residential subdivision proposed at 0 Pine Street (Map 23 & 24, Parcels 66, 158 & 95) with two roadway crossings through Bordering Vegetated Wetlands and grading in the 100-ft buffer zone.
📍 0 Pine Street, Norton MA (Map 23 & 24, Parcels 66, 158, 95)
📋 Proposed
New single-family house with driveway, private well, and septic proposed at 127 East Hodges Street (Map 36, Parcel 2).
📍 127 East Hodges Street, Norton MA (Map 36, Parcel 2)
📋 Proposed
Request for compliance certificate for previously permitted single-family house, barn, pool, and stormwater infrastructure within 100 ft of wetlands and 200 ft of riverfront.
📍 127 East Hodges Street, Norton MA
📋 Proposed
Request for compliance certificate for reconstruction of two athletic fields, running track, and tennis court within 100 ft of Bordering Vegetated Wetland at Norton High School.
📍 Norton High School, Norton MA
📋 Proposed
Order of Conditions to be issued for a temporary stream crossing to access uplands for test pits at 0 East Hodges Street (Map 36, Parcels 6, 144, 145, 146).
📍 0 East Hodges Street, Norton MA (Map 36, Parcels 6, 144, 145, 146)
March 9, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Approval of February 23 meeting minutes.
💬 Discussed
Commission to address an active wetlands violation notice at 181 W. Main Street.
📍 181 W. Main Street, Norton
💬 Discussed
Commission to address an active wetlands violation notice at 292 W. Main Street.
📍 292 W. Main Street, Norton
📋 Proposed
Commission votes to continue the Abbreviated Notice of Resource Area Delineation hearing to March 23.
📍 89 N. Washington Street, Norton
💬 Discussed
Staff presents an inspection report on Chartley Pond conditions.
📍 Chartley Pond, Norton
🔄 Postponed
Continued hearing on a residential subdivision (Map 23 & 24, Parcels 66, 158 & 95) proposing two paved road crossings through Bordering Vegetated Wetlands and grading within the 100-ft buffer zone.
📍 0 Pine Street, Norton (Map 23 & 24, Parcels 66, 158, 95)
📋 Proposed
New hearing on constructing a single-family home with paved driveway, private well, and septic system (Map 36, Parcel 2).
📍 127 East Hodges Street, Norton (Map 36, Parcel 2)
📋 Proposed
Request to close out permit for a single-family house, barn, pool, stormwater infrastructure within 100 ft of wetlands and barn within 200 ft of Riverfront area.
📍 127 East Hodges Street, Norton
📋 Proposed
Request to close or extend the permit for reconstruction of two athletic fields, a running track, and tennis court within 100 ft of Bordering Vegetated Wetland.
📍 Norton High School, Norton
📋 Proposed
Commission to sign off on conditions for a temporary stream crossing to access upland rear portions of Map 36, Parcels 6, 144, 145, 146 for test pits.
📍 0 East Hodges Street, Norton (Map 36, Parcels 6, 144, 145, 146)
February 23, 2026 · minutes
✅ Approved
Prior meeting minutes approved 5-0.
💬 Discussed
No updates on the 181 W. Main violation; owner at 292 W. Main is cooperating and understands next steps.
📍 181 & 292 W. Main Street
🔄 Postponed
Wetland delineation hearing continued until 3/23.
📍 89 N. Washington Street
✅ Approved
New single-family home with culvert replacement, wetland crossing and mitigation; hearing closed and Order of Conditions issued after revised plans addressed driveway runoff concerns.
📍 50 Clapp Street
✅ Approved
Temporary stream crossing to reach uplands for percolation testing; hearing closed after discussion of swing-radius limits and use of 33 swamp mats to minimize disturbance.
📍 0 East Hodges Street
✅ Approved
New single-family dwelling with grading and utilities within wetland buffer; hearing closed and Order of Conditions issued with visual-barrier condition removed.
📍 9 Germain Way
✅ Approved
New single-family dwelling with grading and utilities within wetland buffer; hearing closed and Order of Conditions issued.
📍 27 Germain Way
✅ Approved
New single-family dwelling with grading and utilities within wetland buffer; hearing closed and Order of Conditions issued.
📍 25 Germain Way
🔄 Postponed
Large residential subdivision with two wetland roadway crossings; continued to 3/9 amid concerns over stormwater, sewer connection to Germain Way, drinking-water protection area, and HOA-maintained infrastructure.
📍 0 Pine Street (Map 23 & 24, Parcels 66, 158 & 95)
✅ Approved
Certificate of Compliance issued for completed septic system project with no changes.
📍 26 Barrows Ct
✅ Approved
Meeting adjourned.
January 26, 2026 · minutes
✅ Approved
Prior minutes approved.
💬 Discussed
No new information provided on this ongoing wetlands violation; staff expects updates before the next meeting.
📍 181 W. Main Street
💬 Discussed
Pre-application discussion for parking up to 99 used cars plus a repair shop on a site with wetlands and a vernal pool; commission wants the proposal scaled back, fire access, and stormwater added.
📍 376 Old Colony
🔄 Postponed
Proposed 3-lot residential subdivision with roadway, drainage and utilities continued to 2/9.
📍 Abreu Lane
✅ Approved
Hearing closed and Order of Conditions issued for general property restoration and mitigation work.
📍 93 King Philip Road
✅ Approved
Hearing closed and Order of Conditions issued for construction of two 36-unit apartment buildings, with grading and utilities within 100ft of wetland.
📍 0 Mansfield Ave
✅ Approved
Hearing closed and Order of Conditions issued for a house addition built on posts to stay above the floodplain (144 sq ft of disturbance).
📍 113 King Philip Road
🔄 Postponed
Proposed 4-bedroom home with culvert replacement and wetland crossing continued to 2/9.
📍 50 Clapp Street
🔄 Postponed
Proposed temporary stream crossing using deck mats to reach rear uplands for test pits, continued to 2/9; site visit planned to confirm staging area.
📍 0 East Hodges Street
💬 Discussed
Reconstructed fields, track and tennis court reviewed; commission requested additional 100-year storm calculations to confirm the field won't flood after unexpected buried drainage was found during construction.
📍 Norton High School
January 12, 2026 · minutes
✅ Approved
Prior meeting minutes approved as revised.
💬 Discussed
Mitigation plan presented for ~7,182 sq ft of unpermitted vegetative disturbance (stone, barbecue, patio areas) in a Riverfront Area, proposing 14,364 sq ft of replanting with ~33 trees and 100 shrubs.
📍 181 W. Main Street
🔄 Postponed
Proposed 3-lot residential subdivision with roadway, drainage and utilities; hearing continued to 1/26.
📍 Abreu Lane (Map 17, Parcel 34-02)
✅ Approved
New Title V septic system within 100 feet of wetland plus debris removal; hearing closed and Order of Conditions issued.
📍 378 Old Colony Road (Map 26, Parcel 9-01)
✅ Approved
Replacement of a 16x32 in-ground pool with stamped concrete patio; hearing closed and Order of Conditions issued.
📍 13 Downing Drive (Map 11, Parcel 92)
✅ Approved
Demolition of existing building and construction of two new buildings with parking lot, new curb cuts and site work; hearing closed and Order of Conditions issued.
📍 61 West Main Street (Map 22, Parcel 86)
🔄 Postponed
Restoration and mitigation using coir logs to stabilize failing retaining walls near Winnecunnet Pond; continued to 1/26.
📍 93 King Philip Road (Map 19, Parcel 148)
🔄 Postponed
Two apartment buildings (proposed at 72 units, up from 36-unit pairs) with grading, ~15,000 cu yds of fill, a 2,000-foot sewer extension and 10% affordability; continued to 1/26.
💰 ~15,000 cu yds fill; 2,000-ft sewer extension
📍 0 Mansfield Ave (Map 16, Parcels 93-1, 93-2, 93-3)
✅ Approved
Clearing an additional 50x1,020 ft area with gravel and stone-trench mitigation within 100 ft of Norton Reservoir; negative determination issued.
📍 86 Mansfield Ave (Map 16, Parcel 138)
🔄 Postponed
House addition built on nine precast footings above the floodplain near Winnecunnet Pond; continued to 1/26.
📍 113 King Philip Road (Map 19, Parcel 173)
🔄 Postponed
New 4-bedroom home with culvert replacement (two 18-inch culverts for 100-year storm), 950-foot driveway, ~1,573 sq ft wetland impact and replication; continued to 2/9.
📍 50 Clapp Street (Map 23, Parcels 71 & 73-01)