Norton's main governing board. Sets town policy, approves major contracts, and makes key appointments.
510 items across 48 meetings.
June 4, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Norton High senior Andrew Strojny honored as first volleyball player in school history with 1,000 career kills and Boston Globe Player of the Week.
💬 Discussed
Coming up June 4: a Select Board member may self-nominate to represent Norton on the regional transportation planning board (SMMPO), which allocates federal road, bridge and transit funds; nominations due June 15.
📋 Proposed
Approval of prior meeting minutes.
📋 Proposed
The Chateau Restaurant, 48 Bay Road, seeks approval of a change of officers/directors on its alcohol license.
📍 48 Bay Road
📋 Proposed
Ruscito Brothers seek a 60-space special event parking permit at 253 Mansfield Ave for June 5–Sept 31, 2026.
📍 253 Mansfield Ave
📋 Proposed
Homeowner seeks a 16-space parking permit at 29 Newcomb St for a roughly 55-guest wedding on June 6, 2026.
📍 29 Newcomb St
💬 Discussed
Recap of the successful Sip & Stroll community event, with discussion of a possible fall follow-up; organizer suggests dates including Oct 25 or Dec 5.
📋 Proposed
Select Board member Luciano petitions to display four Pride signs (~18x24 inches) on the Town Common for the rest of June 2026, under the town's flag/sign posting policy.
📍 Town Common
📋 Proposed
Coming up June 4: board will choose the fall Town Meeting date, either October 19 or October 26.
📋 Proposed
Police Chief requests declaring a 2013 Ford Edge (over 118,000 miles) surplus due to age and costly repairs.
📋 Proposed
Notification of police appointments: Special Police Officers Timothy Gariepy and Patricia Allen; civilian traffic personnel Nicholas Carvalho, Timothy O'Leary, Keith Silver, Caroline Turcotte, Connor Heagney; and matrons Stephanie Langton and Susan Hupf.
📋 Proposed
Approval of invoice warrants 26-46, 26-47, 26-48 and payroll warrants 26-23 and 26-24.
📋 Proposed
Board will convene in executive (closed) session.
June 4, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Vendor bills totaling $1,494,966.76 dated 5/14/2026, covering school, water, sewer, highway, fire, police and other town expenses.
💰 $1,494,966.76
📋 Proposed
Vendor bills totaling $652,129.25 dated 5/21/2026, including utilities, school choice tuition, and water/sewer division costs.
💰 $652,129.25
📋 Proposed
Town and school payroll of $1,805,755.64 for the period dated 5/14/2026, covering police, fire, DPW, schools and departments.
💰 $1,805,755.64
📋 Proposed
Town and school payroll of $1,827,850.53 for the period dated 5/28/2026.
💰 $1,827,850.53
📋 Proposed
Included in AP26-46: $400,000 maturing debt principal plus interest payments of $50,565.64 and $32,500 on town bonds.
💰 $483,065.64
📋 Proposed
Multiple payments to The Vertex Companies for new town hall construction and senior center work appear in the warrants.
💰 varies (e.g., $11,478.40, $4,317, $1,958)
June 4, 2026 · agenda
• Status unclear
Standard opening procedures.
• Status unclear
Recognition of Andrew Strojny as Boston Globe Player of the Week.
📋 Proposed
Coming up June 4: nomination and designation to the Southeastern Massachusetts Metropolitan Planning Organization, which oversees regional transportation planning.
• Status unclear
Approval of prior meeting minutes.
📋 Proposed
Amendment to the Chateau's license reflecting a change in its officers.
📋 Proposed
Special event parking permit request at 253 Mansfield Ave.
📍 253 Mansfield Ave
📋 Proposed
Special event parking permit request at 29 Newcomb St.
📍 29 Newcomb St
💬 Discussed
Announcement on the Sip & Stroll event's success and a possible fall follow-up event.
📋 Proposed
Coming up June 4: discussion of signage on the Town Common.
📋 Proposed
Coming up June 4: board picks the Fall Town Meeting date, either October 19 or 26, when residents vote on town spending and bylaws.
📋 Proposed
Declaring a 2013 Ford Edge police cruiser as surplus inventory for disposal.
💬 Discussed
Notification of police appointments: special officers, civilian traffic personnel, and police matrons.
📋 Proposed
Approval of routine invoice and payroll warrants for late May 2026.
• Status unclear
Routine reports and correspondence.
• Status unclear
Closed-door session.
• Status unclear
End of meeting.
May 14, 2026 · minutes
✅ Approved
All five members present; meeting opened with Pledge of Allegiance.
✅ Approved
Board recognized National Police Week and Municipal Clerks Week.
✅ Approved
Nelia Morrison appointed to the Historic District Commission for a term ending June 30, 2028, by a 4-1 vote.
✅ Approved
Prior minutes approved unanimously.
✅ Approved
Annual Memorial Day Parade permit from the Norton Veterans Council approved.
✅ Approved
Two one-day liquor licenses approved for Hot Rods for Horses events on August 8 and October 3, 2026.
✅ Approved
Seasonal special event parking permit approved.
📍 260 Mansfield Avenue
💬 Discussed
Norton's Annual Town Meeting is Monday May 18, 2026 at 7:00 PM at Norton High School; residents urged to review the warrant in advance.
📍 Norton High School
💬 Discussed
Board supported creating a committee to review and modernize Town bylaws, planning to recruit residents and conduct interviews before appointments.
✅ Approved
Board voted unanimously to dissolve the inactive Gold Star Committee, with memorial efforts now handled by a nonprofit.
✅ Approved
Board recommended approval (3-2) of personnel reclassification amendments, including creating a Human Resources Generalist position to modernize Town staffing.
💬 Discussed
Town Manager noted FY27 budget efforts to reduce reliance on one-time revenues while avoiding layoffs, plus declining long-term debt and new Treasurer/Collector's debt management work.
✅ Approved
Approved Invoice Warrants 26-44 and 26-45 and Payroll Warrant 26-22.
💬 Discussed
Board discussed an increase in the Miscellaneous Expenses line covering pensions, insurance, OPEB, and union contract reserves.
✅ Approved
Next regular meeting moved from May 28 to June 4, 2026 due to scheduling conflicts.
✅ Approved
Meeting adjourned at 7:38 PM; no Executive Session held.
April 30, 2026 · minutes
✅ Approved
Heather Forbes appointed to fill the vacant School Committee seat through April 2027 on a 7-2 joint vote; Chair Sheedy announced he won't seek reelection.
✅ Approved
Jared Ferrara appointed as Norton's designee to the Joint Transportation Planning Group, June 2026–May 2027.
✅ Approved
Robert Topham appointed as Norton's alternate to the Joint Transportation Planning Group, June 2026–May 2027.
✅ Approved
Gloria O'Brien, a longtime resident and former Rail Trail Committee member, appointed to the Open Space Committee through June 2029.
✅ Approved
Prior meeting minutes approved as written.
✅ Approved
Approved a one-day liquor license for a craft fair fundraiser May 2, 2026 at 98 Burt Street (rain date May 3).
📍 98 Burt Street
✅ Approved
Approved nine one-day liquor licenses for Wheaton College commencement and reunion events, May 14–16, 2026.
📍 Wheaton College
💬 Discussed
Board generally supported a proposed opioid-settlement-funded assistance program for residents struggling with addiction, with housing aid a key need; funding cap and eligibility still under discussion.
💰 Funded by opioid settlement funds
💬 Discussed
Proposed open-enrollment incentives—payments to employees who decline coverage or switch to high-deductible HSA plans—projected to save the Town about $150,000; enrollment closes May 22, 2026.
💰 ~$150,000 projected Town savings
🔄 Postponed
Board placed personnel bylaw modernization on the Town Meeting warrant but will continue discussion before the meeting; members raised timing and review concerns.
✅ Approved
Board recommended approval of the water and sewer budgets; DPW cited need for dedicated staffing, PFAS concerns, and reducing reliance on outside consultants.
✅ Approved
Board recommended approval of the FY27 General Fund budget totaling $81,381,282.
💰 $81,381,282
✅ Approved
Board recommended no action on Article 9.
✅ Approved
Board recommended covering a $288,268.15 snow-and-ice overspend using $170,000 from Stabilization and $118,268.15 from Free Cash.
💰 $288,268.15 total ($170,000 Stabilization + $118,268.15 Free Cash)
✅ Approved
Board recommended no action on Articles 12 and 13.
✅ Approved
Board recommended approval of Article 15 funding a compensated absences trust.
✅ Approved
Board recommended no action on Article 27.
💬 Discussed
Detective Nicholas Precourt appointed Police Sergeant; updates on FY27 budget, collective bargaining, possible winter-storm reimbursement, and Alnylam parking discussions.
✅ Approved
Approved Invoice Warrants 26-42 and 26-43 and Payroll Warrant 26-21.
✅ Approved
Board voted to enter executive session for litigation/negotiations and adjourned at 8:15 PM without returning to open session.
April 30, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Covers all town departments for the pay period ending 4/30/2026; largest shares go to schools (~$1.16M combined), police (~$176K), fire (~$168K), and water/sewer enterprise funds (~$56K).
💰 $1,798,132.18 total; General Fund $1,642,122.74; Water Enterprise $45,030.57; Sewer Enterprise $11,340.51
April 30, 2026 · agenda
✅ Approved
Full warrant covers checks 131898–131974 plus non-print items, totaling $1,741,131.56 across sewer, water, general town, and payroll-related accounts.
💰 $1,741,131.56
✅ Approved
Sewer-fund payments covering drug testing, pipe supplies, Eversource utilities, controls maintenance, and an internal transfer total $5,462.84.
💰 $5,462.84
✅ Approved
Engineering firm Weston & Sampson billed $12,267 for the PFAS (drinking-water contaminant) remediation project.
💰 $12,267.00
✅ Approved
Two engineering invoices totaling $6,542.78 for the South Worcester Street / East Hodges water-main project.
💰 $6,542.78
📍 S. Worcester St. / E. Hodges
✅ Approved
Remaining water-fund payments — chemicals, environmental testing, wireless, and office supplies — total $18,957.32.
💰 $18,957.32
✅ Approved
$17,709.39 paid to Dagle Electrical Construction Corp for LED street light work.
💰 $17,709.39
✅ Approved
Library received $52,724.08, the largest single general-fund check in this cycle.
💰 $52,724.08
✅ Approved
Altus Dental/Vision premiums totaling $39,967.74 paid for town employees.
💰 $39,967.74
✅ Approved
Two health-insurance payments totaling $1,123,121.25 processed as non-print checks.
💰 $1,123,121.25
✅ Approved
Non-print retirement contribution of $371,402.84 remitted to the state teachers retirement board.
💰 $371,402.84
✅ Approved
Employer Medicare tax payment of $25,743.22 processed as a non-print check.
💰 $25,743.22
✅ Approved
$8,862.50 paid to the Commonwealth for police firearms.
💰 $8,862.50
✅ Approved
$1,348.39 paid to Scuba Trainors LLC for fire department diver equipment (Article-funded).
💰 $1,348.39
✅ Approved
$13,004.18 paid to Southeastern Regional Planning & Economic Development District for a community planning grant.
💰 $13,004.18
✅ Approved
$11,958.10 in gasoline and diesel purchased for town vehicles.
💰 $11,958.10
April 30, 2026 · agenda
✅ Approved
Accounts payable warrant for FY2026 authorized at $1,741,131.56 across all town departments and enterprise funds.
💰 $1,741,131.56 total
✅ Approved
May 2026 Blue Cross/Blue Shield health premiums for active employees and retirees paid to Southeastern Mass Health Group.
💰 $1,123,121.25 ($893,328.00 + $229,793.25)
✅ Approved
Mandatory April 2026 contribution to the Mass Teachers Retirement Board on behalf of Norton school staff.
💰 $371,402.84
✅ Approved
Town's employer Medicare payroll tax contribution processed for FY2026.
💰 $25,743.22
✅ Approved
May 2026 dental insurance premiums for town employees paid to Altus Dental Insurance.
💰 $37,748.74
✅ Approved
Monthly operating payment to Norton Public Library for May 2026.
💰 $52,724.08
📍 68 East Main Street
✅ Approved
Progress payment to Dagle Electrical for the LED street lighting capital project.
💰 $17,709.39
✅ Approved
Engineering services for South Worcester East water main and water infrastructure capital projects.
💰 $15,296.68 (engineering) + $3,513.10 (Elm St. water mains) = $18,809.78
✅ Approved
Payment to Southeastern Regional Planning & Economic Development District for community planning services for the Planning Board.
💰 $13,004.18
✅ Approved
Fuel purchases for town vehicles including highway department equipment.
💰 $11,958.10
✅ Approved
Q3 FY2026 firearms license fees (FID/LTC) collected by Police remitted to the state.
💰 $8,862.50
✅ Approved
Chemicals for water treatment purchased for the Water Division.
💰 $4,228.55 ($3,965.43 + $263.12)
✅ Approved
Environmental professional services for the Water Division.
💰 $4,958.00
✅ Approved
Real estate tax refund issued to a property owner for FY2026.
💰 $1,000.00
📍 5 Knollwood Rd, Norton
✅ Approved
Health insurance and pharmacy costs for a Norton veteran recipient covered under veterans benefits.
💰 $303.85
✅ Approved
Fire department expenditures for conferences, equipment, and HVAC/plumbing repairs.
💰 $8,633.57 combined
✅ Approved
Police department payments for Axon training, vehicle maintenance, and contracted legal/communications services.
💰 $6,933.78 combined
📍 82 East Main St (Police)
April 30, 2026 · agenda
✅ Approved
$481.04 in hand soap, bleach, trash bags, toilet paper, paper towels and Lysol for the Police Department, invoice 1MTX-3YNF-G6RT.
💰 $481.04
✅ Approved
$232.74 for a 43-inch Roku Smart TV, water filter cartridge, dust pans and brushes for the Fire Department, invoice 1T3J-4FR9-4P97.
💰 $232.74
✅ Approved
$23.52 for frosted window privacy film for Town Hall, invoice 1VY1-L16Q-KFJV.
💰 $23.52
✅ Approved
$117.40 for two-way radio antennas and replacement batteries for Emergency Management, invoice 1Y1T-K96L-MJWR.
💰 $117.40
✅ Approved
$5.66 for two packs of pushpins for the Norton Council on Aging/Senior Center, invoice 261082665.
💰 $5.66
📍 120 Mansfield Ave
✅ Approved
$205.40 for trash can liners and bath tissue for Norton Parks & Recreation, invoice 261115882.
💰 $205.40
✅ Approved
$39.09 for labels, wrist rests and pens for the Norton Water Department, invoice 261269182.
💰 $39.09
📍 166 John Scott Blvd
April 30, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Coming up April 30: appointments to the School Committee, Open Space Committee (Gloria O'Brien), and the regional transportation planning group (Jared Ferrara as designee, Robert Topham alternate).
📋 Proposed
Approval of prior meeting minutes.
📋 Proposed
Beer license for Smoky Chestnut Farm Rescue's annual spring craft fair fundraiser, May 2 (rain date May 3), 11am–4pm.
💰 $8–10 admission
📍 98A Burt Street
📋 Proposed
Coming up April 30: nine beer/wine licenses for Wheaton College commencement and reunion events May 14–16 at various campus locations.
📍 Wheaton College
💬 Discussed
Founders Day is June 27, 2026; vendors interested can email NortonFoundersDay@gmail.com.
📋 Proposed
Proposal to allocate up to $10,000 per year for ten years from opioid settlement funds to a Nonprofit Assistance Grant Program for residents affected by substance use disorder.
💰 Up to $10,000/year for 10 years from opioid settlement funds
📋 Proposed
FY27 incentives: employees who drop town coverage get $2,500 (individual) or $5,000 (family); HSA enrollees get $500/$1,000 plus a 50% town match, aimed at cutting rising health costs.
💰 Opt-out $2,500/$5,000; HSA incentive $500/$1,000 plus town match
💬 Discussed
Coming up April 30: board discusses/votes warrant articles including FY27 budgets, water and sewer enterprise budgets, capital plan, water/sewer main projects, Route 140/123 intersection rebuild, and a sidewalk-maintenance bylaw.
💰 FY27 capital plan ~$2,172,761; multiple water/sewer and road appropriations
✅ Approved
Town Manager notifies the board of Detective Nicholas Precourt's appointment as Police Sergeant (acting, effective May 3), filling a gap from a sergeant out on injury leave and retiring.
💬 Discussed
Coming up April 30: budget update; free cash has dropped from $2.3M to $1.3M with a goal of reducing reliance to $500,000 through department collaboration and vacancy efficiencies.
💰 Free cash $1.3M, down from $2.3M
📋 Proposed
Approval of invoice warrants 26-42 and 26-43 and payroll warrant 26-21.
📋 Proposed
Board to enter executive session for litigation/negotiations and will not return to open session.
April 30, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Roll call and Pledge of Allegiance.
📋 Proposed
Coming up Apr 30: appointment to fill a School Committee seat.
📋 Proposed
Coming up Apr 30: appointing Jared Ferrara and Robert Topham to the Joint Transportation Planning Group and Gloria O'Brien to the Open Space Committee.
📋 Proposed
Approval of prior meeting minutes.
📋 Proposed
Coming up Apr 30: special one-day liquor licenses for Smoky Chestnut and nine for Wheaton College commencement weekend.
📋 Proposed
Founders Day is June 27, 2026; interested vendors can email NortonFoundersDay@gmail.com.
📋 Proposed
Coming up Apr 30: proposal for a targeted opioid program.
📋 Proposed
Coming up Apr 30: discussion of employee health insurance opt-out and open enrollment HSA incentives.
💬 Discussed
Coming up Apr 30: review and votes on Town Meeting warrant articles #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #11, #12, #13, #15, #27, plus others at board discretion.
📋 Proposed
Detective Nicholas Precourt to be appointed Police Sergeant, per Town Manager's report.
💬 Discussed
Coming up Apr 30: Town Manager's update on the FY27 budget.
📋 Proposed
Invoice warrants 26-42 and 26-43 and payroll warrant 26-21 for routine bill and payroll payments.
📋 Proposed
Closed session on litigation/negotiations; board will not return to open session.
📋 Proposed
Meeting adjournment.
April 30, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Fifteen veterans receive benefits checks totaling $7,679.34 (AP26-43, checks 131707–131721).
💰 $7,679.34
📋 Proposed
Operating payments to fuel, electric, energy, and telecom vendors totaling $1,638.03.
💰 $1,638.03
📋 Proposed
Operating payments including $8,136.45 to Harcros Chemicals and $1,515.26 to Norton Landfill Solar, totaling $14,299.28.
💰 $14,299.28
📋 Proposed
Large school warrant totaling $552,369.38 covers food service (Chartwells $139,024), special-ed placements, transportation, utilities, and supplies across multiple vendors.
💰 $552,369.38
📋 Proposed
Purchase of a new animal control van for $73,075.43, the largest single non-school line item in the general-expense section.
💰 $73,075.43
📋 Proposed
Broader general-fund warrant ($145,144.22) covers highway, fire, ambulance (including $32,990 EMS training), elections, conservation, cemetery, and data processing.
💰 $145,144.22
📋 Proposed
Thirty-three refund checks to vehicle owners for abated excise taxes, totaling $4,310.83.
💰 $4,310.83
📋 Proposed
Non-printed checks for the Bristol County Treasurer assessment ($165,019.24) and state meals tax remittance ($19.31), totaling $165,038.55.
💰 $165,038.55
April 30, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Bill-payment warrant totaling $890,479.63 across all town funds, dated 4/23/2026, for Select Board approval.
💰 $890,479.63 total
📋 Proposed
County tax assessment payment of $165,019.24 due May 1, 2026.
💰 $165,019.24
📋 Proposed
School food-service contractor Chartwells paid $139,024.01, plus state lunch program costs.
💰 $139,024.01
📋 Proposed
Roughly $136,749 to out-of-district special-education programs including Justice Resource Institute, The Education Cooperative, Learning Center for the Deaf, May Institute, Baker Center, and Cardinal Cushing.
💰 $136,749.38 (Circuit Breaker fund)
📋 Proposed
$73,075.43 for a vehicle charged to a Town Meeting article under the Dog Officer department.
💰 $73,075.43
📋 Proposed
Two $16,495 payments ($32,990 total) for emergency medical training, plus $7,139 in ambulance billing services.
💰 $32,990 training + $7,139.07 billing
📋 Proposed
Water enterprise fund costs of $14,299.28 including chemicals (Harcros $8,136.45), electricity, fuel, and lab testing.
💰 $14,299.28
📋 Proposed
Sewer enterprise fund costs of $1,638.03 including electricity, propane, and fuel.
💰 $1,638.03
📋 Proposed
$3,773.29 in state-funded Chapter 90 highway capital work, primarily BETA Group engineering invoices.
💰 $3,773.29
📋 Proposed
Multiple veterans benefit payments to individual Norton residents totaling roughly $10,000.
💰 ~$10,000 combined
📋 Proposed
Election and registration expenses including poll-worker pay, catering, and Elections Systems & Software ($544.74).
💰 ~$1,200 combined
📋 Proposed
Numerous small refunds to residents for overpaid motor vehicle excise tax.
💰 Various small amounts
📋 Proposed
Routine National Grid, Comcast, Verizon, fuel, and supply charges across town departments and schools.
💰 Various
April 30, 2026 · agenda
✅ Approved
Multiple office-supply invoices for J.C. Solmonese, H.A. Yelle, Fire Department, and Council on Aging, ranging from ~$7.52 to $1,556.00 each.
💰 Individual invoices from $7.52 to $1,556.00
✅ Approved
Ceiling-mount 240V garage utility heater purchased for the Water & Sewer department.
💰 $209.99
✅ Approved
Fire Department purchases including a 43-inch smart TV ($132.99, later credited), key tags, dustpans, and replacement parts.
💰 Items roughly $25–$300; one $132.99 TV credited back
📍 70 E Main St
✅ Approved
School credit-card statement payment totaling $10,069.70 across general fund, SPED, school choice, and high school student activity accounts.
💰 $10,069.70
✅ Approved
JetBlue group flights, hotel, and bus transportation for Norton High DECA students attending the April 25-29 Atlanta competition, charged to school choice and student activity funds.
💰 Flights ~$5,346 + $1,012; bus $535; hotel $264
📍 Atlanta, GA
✅ Approved
Amazon Business charges totaling $9,144.55 across school accounts including classroom supplies, athletics, gifts, school choice, and student activities.
💰 $9,144.55
✅ Approved
Annual Wirecast Studio license ($399 plus $24.94 tax) for schools, with the district requesting the $24.94 sales tax be credited back as a tax-exempt entity.
💰 $423.94 (seeking $24.94 tax refund)
✅ Approved
Cybersecurity Summit and CTO Clinic registration for the district technology director, March 19-20.
💰 $150 (summit) + free CTO clinic
April 16, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Board reorganizes officers and designates who signs warrants — routine annual housekeeping.
📋 Proposed
Recognitions for Peter Wiggins' 40th birthday, National Library Week (April 19–25), and a resolution urging the Legislature to honor Question 1's voter-approved audit of the Legislature.
💬 Discussed
Norton's Director of Planning, Zoning & Economic Development is resigning, last official day April 26, after work on the Master Plan, Village Center zoning, and Reed and Barton Mill redevelopment.
📋 Proposed
Beer-and-wine license requested for a public craft fair at Norton Town Hall on May 16, 2026, 3–6 PM, expecting 4,000 attendees.
💬 Discussed
Large senior-living development off Newland Street and Red Mill Road: ~93 acres with 48-bed supportive/memory care, 100 income-restricted apartments, and 100 cottages, with 55 acres conserved.
💬 Discussed
$11,443,631 debt exclusion to repair the Norton Middle School roof, recommended by Capital Improvement Committee; would be a temporary tax increase to fund the bond.
💬 Discussed
FY27 water and sewer enterprise budgets to be set in April, which determine resident water and sewer rates.
💬 Discussed
FY27 town operating budget under development, focused on personnel, health insurance, and capital needs.
💬 Discussed
$60,000 from Sewer Retained Earnings to study a new sewer line on West Main Street to enable future development.
💰 $60,000 from Sewer Retained Earnings
📍 West Main Street
💬 Discussed
$200,000 from Water Retained Earnings to design a water connection with Mansfield for mutual emergency aid and buying/selling water.
💰 $200,000 from Water Retained Earnings
💬 Discussed
$216,000 from Water and $30,000 from Sewer Retained Earnings to fund treatment plant tanks, 700 new water meters, and control upgrades.
💰 $216,000 Water + $30,000 Sewer Retained Earnings
💬 Discussed
$40,000 from Capital Improvement Stabilization for engineering design to reconstruct the Mansfield Ave/Taunton Ave and East/West Main Street intersection.
💰 $40,000 from Capital Improvement Stabilization
📍 Route 140 (Mansfield/Taunton Ave) & Route 123 (Main Street)
💬 Discussed
$100,000 from Capital Improvement Stabilization to design and construct stormwater drainage mechanisms and easements at 44 South Worcester Street.
💰 $100,000 from Capital Improvement Stabilization
📍 44 South Worcester Street
💬 Discussed
Proposed changes to dimensional requirements, a 'mixed use development' definition, and converting wine/malt licenses to all-alcohol licenses; Planning Board recommended favorably.
📋 Proposed
Proposed new bylaw governing sidewalk maintenance responsibilities.
💬 Discussed
$1,692,761 capital plan includes police cruisers/tasers, a $3.25M fire ladder truck (year 3 of 5), school tech, paving, and pickleball courts.
💰 $1,692,761 total capital plan
💬 Discussed
New Treasurer/Collector Lindsay Grasso starts April 29; Eric Kinsherf serving as interim Town Accountant.
📋 Proposed
Routine approval of invoice/payroll warrants and April 2, 2026 minutes.
📋 Proposed
Board to enter closed-door executive session; topic not specified in agenda.
April 16, 2026 · agenda
• Status unclear
Roll call and Pledge of Allegiance.
📋 Proposed
Board reorganizes, assigning officer roles among members after election.
📋 Proposed
Board designates who signs town warrants.
📋 Proposed
Recognitions for Peter Wiggins' 40th birthday, Library Week (April 19–25), and a resolution regarding the state audit.
📋 Proposed
Appointing Justin Chicca to SRPEDD and MFN, Kevin O'Neil to GATRA Advisory Board (term ending April 30, 2028), and recognizing Town Planner Paul DiGiuseppe's resignation.
📋 Proposed
One-day liquor license request for a Sip & Stroll event.
💬 Discussed
Updates on Daggett Crandall, the Senior & Community Center, and the Traffic Committee.
💬 Discussed
Coming up April 16: Board discusses and votes on Town Meeting warrant articles (#1, #6, #7, #8, #10, #12, #13, #16, #17, #18, #24, #25, #27) plus others.
💬 Discussed
Temporary Accountant Eric Kinsherf appointed, new Treasurer/Collector Lindsay Grasso introduced, and an FY27 budget update.
📋 Proposed
Approval of Invoice Warrants 26-40 (April 2) and 26-41 (April 9) and Payroll Warrant 26-20 (week ending March 28).
📋 Proposed
Approval of prior meeting minutes.
• Status unclear
Closed-door session; topic not specified on agenda.
• Status unclear
Meeting adjourns.
April 16, 2026 · agenda
• Status unclear
Standard meeting open.
📋 Proposed
Coming up April 16: board reorganizes and assigns officer roles for the new term.
📋 Proposed
Board to designate who signs town warrants.
📋 Proposed
Coming up April 16: recognitions for a 40th birthday and Library Week (April 19–25), plus a resolution regarding a state audit.
📋 Proposed
Justin Chicca appointed SRPEDD and MFN commissioner, Kevin O'Neil to GATRA Advisory Board (term ending April 30, 2028), and recognition of departing Town Planner Paul DiGiuseppe.
📋 Proposed
Coming up April 16: special one-day liquor license for a Sip & Stroll event.
💬 Discussed
Updates on Daggett Crandall, the Senior & Community Center, and the Traffic Committee.
💬 Discussed
Coming up April 16: board discusses and may vote on numerous Town Meeting warrant articles (#1, #6, #7, #8, #10, #12, #13, #16, #17, #18, #24, #25, #27) plus all others.
💬 Discussed
Coming up April 16: temporary Accountant Eric Kinsherf and new Treasurer/Collector Lindsay Grasso introduced, plus an FY27 budget update.
📋 Proposed
Invoice Warrants 26-40 (April 2) and 26-41 (April 9), and Payroll Warrant 26-20 (week ending March 28).
📋 Proposed
Approve prior meeting minutes.
• Status unclear
Closed session followed by adjournment.
April 16, 2026 · agenda
✅ Approved
Biweekly payroll warrant authorizing $1,728,229.34 in employee pay across all town departments and funds for the 4/2/2026 session.
💰 $1,728,229.34 total
✅ Approved
General Fund portion covers Select Board, Town Manager, Police, Fire, School, Highway, and other departments totaling $1,582,907.08.
💰 $1,582,907.08
✅ Approved
School payroll totals approximately $1,154,418 across general, federal SPED, Title I, ESL, early childhood, and other school funds.
💰 ~$1,154,418 combined school funds
✅ Approved
Police payroll including salaries, overtime, DEA reimbursement, co-response grant, and outside details totals approximately $196,448.
💰 ~$196,448
✅ Approved
Fire department payroll including salaries, overtime, incentive pay, training, SAFE grant, and outside details totals approximately $161,429.
💰 ~$161,429
✅ Approved
Water Division payroll including wages, overtime, and longevity pay totals $49,536.52.
💰 $49,536.52
✅ Approved
Sewer Division payroll including wages and overtime totals $11,566.03.
💰 $11,566.03
April 16, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Full Check/Voucher Register AP26-40 dated 4/2/2026 totals $1,408,337.20 across all departments.
💰 $1,408,337.20 total
📋 Proposed
Two health-insurance payments to Southeastern MA Health Group totaling $1,125,769.22 for town employee coverage.
💰 $1,125,769.22
📋 Proposed
Dental and vision insurance premiums paid to Altus Dental Insurance Co. totaling $40,424.50.
💰 $40,424.50
📋 Proposed
Purchase of two police cruisers from Colonial Ford for $63,970.02 and $66,966.02, plus $1,736 for markings.
💰 $132,672.04
📋 Proposed
Engineering invoice of $7,606.27 to Weston & Sampson for the Elm St water main project.
💰 $7,606.27
📍 Elm St
📋 Proposed
Water Dept. payments totaling $13,681.29 cover fuel, energy, GIS software, printing, engineering, and supplies.
💰 $13,681.29
📋 Proposed
Sewer Dept. payments totaling $644.68 cover fuel, electricity, shredding, and gas marketing.
💰 $644.68
📋 Proposed
Town-wide gasoline ($6,968.09) and diesel ($6,275.77) purchases from Dennis K Burke Inc.
💰 $13,243.86
📋 Proposed
Interest payment of $10,375.00 to US Bank on outstanding town debt.
💰 $10,375.00
📋 Proposed
Employer Medicare tax remittance of $23,131.54.
💰 $23,131.54
📋 Proposed
Unemployment assistance payment of $1,148.84 to the state.
💰 $1,148.84
📋 Proposed
$3,960.00 payment from Planning Revolving Fund, likely for consultant/legal services.
💰 $3,960.00
📋 Proposed
Highway Dept. payments cover road materials (Amrize), equipment parts (Peterbilt, Advantage Truck), striping supplies, and fuel totaling roughly $15,000+.
💰 ~$15,000+ across multiple vendors
📋 Proposed
Multiple COA payments for programming, cleaning, supplies, and grant-funded services totaling several thousand dollars.
💰 Multiple line items
April 16, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
FY2026 accounts-payable warrant totaling $1,408,337.20 across all town funds, requiring Select Board authorization.
💰 $1,408,337.20 total
📋 Proposed
April 2026 group health premiums for active employees and retirees: two invoices totaling approximately $1,125,769.
💰 ~$1,125,769 (April 2026 premiums)
📋 Proposed
Town's quarterly Medicare payroll-tax remittance of $23,131.54.
💰 $23,131.54
📋 Proposed
Two replacement police cruisers purchased for a combined ~$130,936, funded from FY23 and FY25 Annual Town Meeting articles.
💰 ~$130,936 (two cruisers)
📋 Proposed
Engineering invoice of $7,606.27 charged to the Water Mains Elm capital fund (account 468).
💰 $7,606.27
📍 Elm Street area
📋 Proposed
$3,960 planning-review consulting fee paid from the Planning Review revolving fund.
💰 $3,960
📋 Proposed
Diesel and gasoline for Highway, Water, and Sewer vehicles totaling ~$15,247 across multiple invoices.
💰 ~$15,247
📋 Proposed
Multiple utility invoices for municipal buildings, Fire, Sewer, and Water facilities; largest single bill $2,735.26 for municipal buildings.
💰 Multiple invoices; largest $2,735.26
📋 Proposed
$3,517.46 repair invoice for Norton Fire equipment serviced by Foxboro Fire & Rescue.
💰 $3,517.46
📋 Proposed
April 2026 dental insurance premiums totaling ~$40,424 across four invoices for town employees.
💰 ~$40,424
April 16, 2026 · agenda
✅ Approved
Council on Aging purchase of liquid hand soap refills (3 @ $44.84).
💰 $134.52
📍 120 Mansfield Ave
✅ Approved
Two large cork/felt bulletin boards for the Senior Center.
💰 $71.98
📍 120 Mansfield Ave
✅ Approved
One pack of decorative felt wall tiles for the Senior Center.
💰 $29.99
📍 120 Mansfield Ave
✅ Approved
POW/MIA flag, American flag, and flagpole rope kit purchased by Melissa Niziolek.
💰 $67.96
✅ Approved
iPad case with keyboard for the Fire Department (Ambulance Expense/Office Supplies).
💰 $24.99
📍 70 E Main St
✅ Approved
Two Medline wheelchairs, including a bariatric model, purchased by the Board of Health.
💰 $492.82
✅ Approved
Decal/vinyl remover wheel tool kit for the Norton Highway sign shop.
💰 $23.99
📍 70 R East Main St
✅ Approved
Assorted dumbbell hand weights for the Senior Center, paid from a state Formula Grant.
💰 $163.34
📍 120 Mansfield Ave
✅ Approved
Two infrared heaters with wall thermostats for the Fire Department.
💰 $47.70
📍 70 E Main St
✅ Approved
Ten cartons of flagship copy paper for the Selectmen's Office.
💰 $389.00
📍 72 E Main St
✅ Approved
Address labels, jumbo clips, and file folders for the Board of Assessors.
💰 $93.91
📍 72 E Main St
✅ Approved
Printer toner and envelopes for the Senior Center, paid from a Gift Account.
💰 $153.40
📍 120 Mansfield Ave
✅ Approved
Wireless mouse, 12-digit printing calculator, and Post-it notes for the Treasurer's Office.
💰 $127.95
📍 70 E Main St
✅ Approved
One box of letter-size hanging file folders for the Treasurer's Office.
💰 $11.99
📍 70 E Main St
April 15, 2026 · minutes
✅ Approved
Approved March 18, 2026 open session minutes, 3-0.
✅ Approved
Reviewed and approved warrants: $496,928.61 expense (April 1) and $1,156,419.20 payroll (April 2).
💰 $496,928.61 expense; $1,156,419.20 payroll
💬 Discussed
Updates on NHS activities including a pre-apprenticeship program, Ireland/Scotland trip, DECA nationals, and the April 28 art show.
💬 Discussed
Grade 1 teacher and senior-citizen volunteers shared highlights of the weekly intergenerational Reading Buddies program.
💬 Discussed
Updated policy on staff participation in raffles and games of chance; staff may participate only as members of a sponsoring group like a booster club. First reading, no vote.
💬 Discussed
Revised student fundraising rules; support organizations must be recognized and fundraising needs superintendent approval. First reading, no vote.
💬 Discussed
Updated guidelines for formal parent and booster organizations to comply with state law. First reading, no vote.
✅ Approved
Awarded the district food-service management contract to Chartwells (one year plus four one-year extensions) after evaluating five proposals; approved 3-0.
💬 Discussed
District chronic absenteeism is trending down and approaching the 95% attendance federal benchmark, per 2018-2026 data.
✅ Approved
Appointed Dr. O'Neill as Norton's representative on the Bi-County Collaborative Board of Directors for 2026-2027; approved 3-0.
✅ Approved
Appointed Dr. O'Neill as Norton's representative on the READS Collaborative Board of Directors for 2026-2027; approved 3-0.
✅ Approved
Approved the superintendent's FY26 summative evaluation, 3-0; evaluation is public record on the website.
💬 Discussed
A School Committee seat is open; residents may submit a letter of interest to the Town Manager by April 24 at 5:00 p.m., to be filled jointly with the Select Board.
💬 Discussed
Member Gustafson disclosed seeking legal guidance on voting eligibility; Callanan welcomed back for a 3-year term; NHS art show April 28 and NEED Auction May 1-15 noted.
✅ Approved
Meeting adjourned at 7:06 p.m.; next meeting May 6, 2026.
April 2, 2026 · minutes
• Status unclear
Meeting opened at 6:02 pm with all five members present; moment of silence for Mrs. Schleicher.
• Status unclear
State reps presented a proclamation honoring the Norton-Sharon White Hockey Team's middle school league division championship.
✅ Approved
Kevin O'Neil appointed to the Parks and Recreation Commission, term expiring March 31, 2029.
✅ Approved
Kevin O'Neil appointed to the Open Space Committee, term expiring March 31, 2029.
✅ Approved
Mark Parlon, Ross Parlon, and reappointee Benton W. Keene III approved as constables for 2026–2031 terms; Town Charter allows unlimited positions.
✅ Approved
Liquor license transferred from Michelle's Corner Store to Hailey Corporation, contingent on department sign-offs; license pledged to Rockland Trust.
✅ Approved
Approved contingent on health inspection.
✅ Approved
Class II auto license approved for Mass Auto Hub LLC at 50 Pleasant Street.
📍 50 Pleasant Street
• Status unclear
Absentee ballots now available for the April 11 Town Election (8AM–4PM at Town Hall); Norton Clean Up day April 11; plus community events through summer.
📍 Norton Town Hall
✅ Approved
99-year license agreement approved with Northtown Properties LLC for 77 West Main Street.
📍 77 West Main Street
✅ Approved
Approved new and relocated utility pole installations on Old Dean St., Dean St., and South Washington St.
📍 Old Dean St., Dean St., South Washington St.
✅ Approved
Board recommended no action; there are no prior-year bills.
✅ Approved
Board recommended Article 14; account balances reported including Council on Aging $8,058, Board of Health $1,495, Highway Recycling $26,036, and Jackson property fees $56,299.
💰 Account balances totaling roughly $99,280 across funds
💬 Discussed
State approved a $3.5 million grant for water work on Elm St. and a $15,200 grant for Fire Department gas work.
💰 $3.5 million water grant; $15,200 fire grant
📍 Elm St.
💬 Discussed
Two-day accreditation evaluation completed; results expected by June.
💬 Discussed
Town negotiating with eight unions; also exploring PACE financing (clean-energy loan program) for a proposed cold storage facility at 260 South Washington Street, pending further review.
📍 260 South Washington Street
✅ Approved
Approved invoice warrants 26-37, 26-38, 26-39 and payroll warrant 26-19.
✅ Approved
March 12, 2026 minutes accepted.
💬 Discussed
Town addressing many complaints over traffic and noise from Site One and negotiating an agreement on working hours; no Board action needed.
✅ Approved
Board met in executive session on non-union personnel negotiations, then approved Special Municipal Employee status for Special Counsel.
✅ Approved
Adjourned at 7:54 PM.
April 2, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Town-wide payroll warrant totaling $1,719,676.59 for pay date 3/19/2026, requiring Select Board and Town Accountant authorization.
💰 $1,719,676.59 total
📋 Proposed
General Fund payroll covers Select Board, Town Manager, Police, Fire, Highway, School, and other departments totaling $1,571,632.11.
💰 $1,571,632.11
📋 Proposed
School payroll — the largest single component — totals approximately $1.1M across general, federal SPED, Title I, ESL, early childhood, and other grant funds.
💰 ~$1,155,363 across all school fund lines
📋 Proposed
Police payroll totals ~$164,000 (including overtime and outside details) and Fire totals ~$154,000, including chiefs' salaries and additional gross pay.
💰 Police ~$164,000; Fire ~$154,000
📋 Proposed
Water enterprise payroll is $47,159.12 and sewer enterprise payroll is $11,340.02, charged to their respective enterprise (ratepayer-funded) accounts.
💰 Water $47,159.12; Sewer $11,340.02
April 2, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Bill-paying warrant totaling $706,339.69 across town departments and enterprise funds, dated 3/19/2026.
💰 $706,339.69 total
📋 Proposed
$246,450.00 quarterly payment to the Mansfield-Foxboro-Norton regional sewer treatment district.
💰 $246,450.00
📋 Proposed
$192,916.02 monthly remittance for teacher pensions.
💰 $192,916.02
📋 Proposed
About $93,476 across three invoices for new water meters under an annual town meeting capital article.
💰 $30,607.00 + $1,655.25 + $61,214.00
📋 Proposed
$52,724.08 payment to the Norton Public Library.
💰 $52,724.08
📍 68 East Main Street
📋 Proposed
$4,797.00 for police cruiser replacement funded by a prior town meeting article.
💰 $4,797.00
📋 Proposed
$6,000.00 for the police mental-health co-response program funded by a grant.
💰 $6,000.00
📋 Proposed
$6,470.10 to Eastern Minerals for road salt plus smaller snow-equipment repair bills.
💰 $6,470.10
📋 Proposed
$7,534.62 for highway gas/diesel fuel, plus water and sewer fuel charges.
💰 $7,534.62
📋 Proposed
Numerous electricity charges across water, sewer, street lighting and town buildings, including a $10,316.37 water-division bill.
💰 $10,316.37 largest single bill
📋 Proposed
Many small refunds of water penalty and interest charges to individual residents.
💰 various small amounts
📋 Proposed
Roughly $1,780 across six invoices for tax-title foreclosure legal services.
💰 ~$1,780
📋 Proposed
Various Council on Aging program payments, including $6,184.39 to The Literacy Center under a formula grant.
💰 $6,184.39 largest
April 2, 2026 · agenda
• Status unclear
Standard opening business.
📋 Proposed
Recognizing the Norton/Sharon Co-op 5th/6th grade ice hockey team for winning their division championship.
📋 Proposed
Coming up April 2: longtime resident Kevin O'Neil of 17 Boutas Drive proposed for both Parks & Rec and Open Space, terms expiring March 31, 2029.
📋 Proposed
Coming up April 2: three constable appointments/reappointments for May 2026–April 2031 terms.
📋 Proposed
Coming up April 2: all-alcohol package store license at 325 West Main Street transferring from Michelle's Corner Store to Hailey Corporation (Janki D. Kotak, manager); purchase price $650,000.
💰 $650,000 business purchase; $200 ABCC fee
📍 325 West Main Street
📋 Proposed
Coming up April 2: new food-service license for The Kreamery LLC at 288 East Main Street, open 1PM–9PM daily.
📍 288 East Main Street
📋 Proposed
Coming up April 2: used-car dealer proposing 40 vehicles at 50 Pleasant Street; Fire Department approved after parking-spot concerns were resolved.
📍 50 Pleasant Street
✅ Approved
Lindsay J. Grasso appointed Treasurer-Collector by the Town Manager, effective April 2, 2026.
💬 Discussed
Absentee ballots now available at the Town Clerk's Office for the April 11, 2026 local town election.
📋 Proposed
Coming up April 2: Town to grant North Town Properties LLC a 99-year, $1 non-exclusive license over a 6,245 sq-ft access easement on town land (Parcel 22-85) for parking and access to 77 West Main Street.
💰 $1.00 license fee; 99-year term
📍 77 West Main Street / 0 West Main Street
📋 Proposed
Coming up April 2: National Grid petitions to install/relocate utility poles on Old Dean Street (2 new, 3 relocated), Dean Street (2 new), and South Washington Street (1 new).
📍 Old Dean St, Dean St, South Washington St
💬 Discussed
Coming up April 2: review of revolving fund limits totaling $322,000 (e.g. stormwater $100,000, highway recycling $40,000) and prior-year unpaid bills ahead of May Town Meeting.
💰 $322,000 total revolving fund limits
💬 Discussed
Updates on state grants, police accreditation, and the upcoming Town Meeting and FY27 budget (anticipated release April 6, 2026).
📋 Proposed
Approval of routine invoice and payroll warrants (26-37, 26-38, 26-39, payroll 26-19).
📋 Proposed
Approval of prior meeting minutes.
📋 Proposed
Coming up April 2: closed session for litigation/strategy and designating Special Municipal Employee status for Special Counsel.
• Status unclear
End of meeting.
April 2, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Full warrant covering checks 131169–131280 plus non-print items totals $706,339.69 for the period 3/19/2026.
💰 $706,339.69 total
📋 Proposed
MFN Regional Wastewater District billed $246,450.00, the dominant charge in $254,267.68 total sewer expenses also covering National Grid and fuel.
💰 $254,267.68 sewer total; $246,450.00 to MFN Regional Wastewater
📋 Proposed
TI-Sales billed $93,476.25 for meter and radio equipment plus $352.32 in water expenses; Weston & Sampson billed $2,347.83 for Well 4 Replacement engineering; water fund total $118,527.28.
💰 $118,527.28 water total; $93,476.25 meter/radio; $2,347.83 Well 4
📋 Proposed
Twenty-one residents and businesses received water billing refunds ranging from $5.13 to $555.86, totaling $2,692.53.
💰 $2,692.53 total refunds
📋 Proposed
Library received $52,724.08 in operating funds.
💰 $52,724.08
📋 Proposed
Non-print payroll obligations: $192,916.02 to MA Teachers Retirement Board and $23,007.47 for Medicare, totaling $215,923.49.
💰 $215,923.49
📋 Proposed
Snow-related highway expenses paid to Eastern Minerals (salt, $6,470.10), Kimball Midwest ($685.44), and Peterbilt Store ($189.79).
💰 ~$7,345 snow expenses
📋 Proposed
$6,000 paid to Community Counseling of Bristol County under a Police DMH (mental health) grant.
💰 $6,000.00
April 2, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
$87.77 for five Logitech wireless mice and three mouse pads for the Town Clerk's office.
💰 $87.77
📋 Proposed
$49.99 for a 2-pack of HVAC machine filters for the Council on Aging/Senior Center.
💰 $49.99
📍 120 Mansfield Ave
📋 Proposed
$110.00 for five Lenovo 65W USB-C laptop chargers for the Town Manager's office.
💰 $110.00
📍 72 E Main St
📋 Proposed
$20.45 for a SanDisk 256GB USB flash drive for the Town Clerk's office.
💰 $20.45
📋 Proposed
$12.14 for frosted window privacy film for the DPW/Norton Highway.
💰 $12.14
📍 70R East Main St
📋 Proposed
$25.64 for a BESTEK 300W car power inverter with USB charging for the Police Department.
💰 $25.64
📋 Proposed
$28.86 for highlighters, legal pads, sticky notes, and a sliding glass door lock for the Police Department.
💰 $28.86
📋 Proposed
$149.01 for gloves, paper cups, lids, and bottled water for the Council on Aging.
💰 $149.01
📍 120 Mansfield Ave
📋 Proposed
$33.93 for name badges and badge holders for the Council on Aging.
💰 $33.93
📍 120 Mansfield Ave
📋 Proposed
$9.76 for small powder-free vinyl gloves for the Council on Aging.
💰 $9.76
📍 120 Mansfield Ave
📋 Proposed
$83.98 for two cases of Boston's Best Colombian coffee for the Highway Department.
💰 $83.98
📍 70R East Main St
April 2, 2026 · agenda
• Status unclear
Standard meeting opening.
📋 Proposed
Recognition of the local 5th and 6th grade hockey championship team, coming up April 2.
📋 Proposed
Kevin O'Neil(l) to be appointed to both the Parks and Recreation Commission and Open Space Committee, terms expiring March 31, 2029.
📋 Proposed
Three constable appointments/reappointments for terms May 1, 2026 through April 30, 2031.
📋 Proposed
Off-premise liquor license transfer for Michelle's Corner Store, common victualler license for The Kreamery LLC, and Class II auto license for Mass Auto Hub LLC at 50 Pleasant Street.
📍 50 Pleasant Street
📋 Proposed
Lindsay Grasso's appointment as Treasurer/Collector takes effect April 2, 2026.
• Status unclear
Announcement regarding absentee ballots.
📋 Proposed
License agreement at 77 West Main Street to be discussed (Chris Pernock), coming up April 2.
📍 77 West Main Street
📋 Proposed
Utility pole hearing for new and relocated poles on Old Dean Street (2 new, 3 relocated), Dean Street (2 new), and South Washington Street (1 new).
📍 Old Dean St, Dean St, South Washington St
💬 Discussed
Continued discussion of Town Meeting warrant articles covering revolving funds and prior year bills.
💬 Discussed
Updates on state grants, police accreditation, and Town Meeting/budget.
📋 Proposed
Approval of invoice warrants 26-37, 26-38, 26-39 and payroll warrant 26-19.
📋 Proposed
Approval of prior meeting minutes.
• Status unclear
Site One communication from Steven Berstein noted.
📋 Proposed
Closed-session discussion under MGL c. 30A §21(a)(3) and designation of Special Municipal Employee status for Special Counsel.
• Status unclear
Meeting adjournment.
March 12, 2026 · minutes
✅ Approved
Zoning changes to the downtown commercial core removing one story and capping building height at 65 feet were approved to advance to Town Meeting.
📍 Village Commercial Core district
✅ Approved
Clarifies zoning definitions for 'mixed use' and 'top of the shop' to tighten multi-family interpretations; advanced to Town Meeting (Planning Board 6-1, Select Board 5-0).
✅ Approved
Cathy O'Brien reappointed as Tenant Housing Authority member, continuing service since July 2024.
✅ Approved
Robert Kimball appointed to the Norton Opioid Prevention Education Committee.
✅ Approved
Justin Chicca appointed as alternate member of SRPEDD (regional planning agency).
✅ Approved
Prior minutes approved unanimously.
💬 Discussed
Town presented options to address health insurance costs projected to rise ~$907,000 (growing to $1.3M); proposed changes could save ~$347,000 Year 1 and $797,000 Year 2; no action taken.
💰 Projected $907K-$1.3M cost increase; potential savings $347K Year 1, $797K Year 2
✅ Approved
Board ended the local state of emergency; DPW confirmed FEMA reimbursement eligibility is unaffected and costs continue to be tracked.
💬 Discussed
FY27 operating budget development underway with anticipated release April 6, 2026; Police and Fire to present to Finance Committee.
💬 Discussed
Only ~700 feet of King Philip Road is town-owned; the remaining ~3,700 feet is private, so the Town may only do pothole repairs—abutters must fund engineering studies for substantial improvements.
💰 Abutters bear cost of required engineering study
📍 King Philip Road
💬 Discussed
Library regained accreditation status, restoring grant funding eligibility; O'Neil urged maintaining accreditation given recent budget concerns.
✅ Approved
Board supported $860,247.73 in Chapter 90 state road funding for Town Meeting (4-0-1).
💰 $860,247.73 Chapter 90 funding
✅ Approved
Board supported a sewer tie-in article for Town Meeting (4-1, Luciano opposed).
✅ Approved
Board supported a tax abatement article for environmental cleanup for Town Meeting (4-0-1).
✅ Approved
Board supported a bylaw amendment referencing the DPW Director for Town Meeting (4-0-1).
✅ Approved
Approved invoice warrants AP26-35 and AP26-36 and payroll warrant PR26-18.
💬 Discussed
Annual census underway; Town Election April 11, 2026; department accreditation review March 24; Sip N' Stroll May 16; 250th Anniversary volunteer opportunities.
March 12, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Coming up March 12: hearing on Village Center Core zoning changes lowering max building height from 60 to 45 feet (4 to 3 stories) and adding mixed-use/top-of-the-shop definitions.
📍 Village Center Core District
📋 Proposed
Coming up March 12: reappointment of Cathy O'Brien as tenant member of the Norton Housing Authority.
📋 Proposed
Coming up March 12: appointing Robert Kimball as Select Board designee to Norton Opioid Prevention and Education.
📋 Proposed
Coming up March 12: appointing Justin Chicca as SRPEDD (regional planning agency) alternate member.
📋 Proposed
Coming up March 12: approving prior meeting minutes.
📋 Proposed
Coming up March 12: discussion of a health insurance proposal, amid rising health insurance costs flagged as significant budget pressure.
📋 Proposed
Coming up March 12: deciding whether to end the local state of emergency declared after the recent winter storm; February estimated storm damage totaled $158,083.48.
💰 $158,083.48 estimated storm costs
📋 Proposed
Coming up March 12: FY27 budget update (projected millions short due to health insurance, fixed costs, contracts) and preview of roughly 27 May 18 Town Meeting articles.
💰 FY27 budget projected millions short
📋 Proposed
Draft warrant includes Middle School roof funding, West Main Street sewer expansion, Mansfield water interconnection, Route 140/123 intersection reconstruction, sidewalk maintenance bylaw, and sewer tie-in repeal.
📍 West Main Street; Route 140/Route 123; 44 South Worcester
📋 Proposed
Coming up March 12: approval of invoice and payroll warrants for routine town payments.
💬 Discussed
Census forms now being collected; Norton Town Election is April 11, 2026, with mail-in and absentee ballot forms available.
📋 Proposed
Routine closing items.
March 12, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
26 motor vehicle excise tax refunds issued totaling $2,814.63 for tax years 2023–2025 to various individuals and leasing companies.
💰 $2,814.63 in refunds
📋 Proposed
14 veterans received direct benefits payments totaling $7,948.95, plus a Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance payment of $288.55.
💰 $7,948.95 veterans benefits; $288.55 health insurance
📋 Proposed
Town paid Altus Dental Insurance $39,836.73 covering dental and vision premiums for multiple employee groups.
💰 $39,836.73
📋 Proposed
Library received $52,724.08 — the single largest check in this warrant — for library operating expenses.
💰 $52,724.08
📋 Proposed
Multiple EMS vendors (Bound Tree Medical, Pro EMS, Prodigy EMS, and staff reimbursements) paid a combined ~$12,514 for ambulance supplies and services.
💰 ~$12,514 combined
📋 Proposed
Snow-related highway costs included Eastern Minerals (road salt) $5,763.52, Likarr $839, and smaller equipment/parts vendors.
💰 ~$6,852 snow expenses
📋 Proposed
Fire Dept paid Witmer Public Safety $5,593.41 across multiple line items for equipment and gear.
💰 $5,593.41
📋 Proposed
Tax bill mailing and data services totaled ~$13,327 (Kirkwood Direct $6,694; Harpers $5,633) — likely tied to quarterly tax bill cycle.
💰 ~$13,327
📋 Proposed
Full warrant AP26-35 dated 2/26/2026 totals $171,523.21 across motor vehicle refunds, veterans benefits, and general departmental expenses.
💰 $171,523.21
March 12, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Town bill warrant totaling $171,523.21 across all funds, with $161,273.53 from the general fund, for Select Board approval.
💰 $171,523.21 total
📋 Proposed
Library funding payment of $52,724.08, the single largest line item on this warrant.
💰 $52,724.08
📍 68 East Main Street
📋 Proposed
Altus Dental and vision plan payments totaling roughly $39,836 in employee benefit withholdings.
💰 ~$39,836 combined
📋 Proposed
EMS spending including Bound Tree Medical supplies (~$4,048), Pro EMS billing ($5,085.49), and Prodigy EMS training ($3,010).
💰 ~$12,000 combined
📋 Proposed
Fire spending including Witmer Public Safety equipment ($5,593.41 across three invoices) and apparatus repairs.
💰 ~$5,600 equipment
📋 Proposed
Highway snow-removal spending including Eastern Minerals road salt ($5,763.52) plus equipment repairs and materials.
💰 ~$6,800 combined
📋 Proposed
Numerous veterans benefit and medical/dental payments to local recipients, individually ranging from about $31 to $1,238.
💰 varies per recipient
📋 Proposed
Senior center spending including cleaning ($840), gas heating ($578), electricity ($1,194.82), and program costs.
💰 ~$3,800 combined
📋 Proposed
Conservation-related consultant payments totaling $5,362.50 to firms including Strongpoint, North Town Properties, and Morais Legacy.
💰 $5,362.50
📋 Proposed
Electricity charges of $4,004.47 covering municipal buildings, fire, street lighting, and senior center via landfill solar provider.
💰 $4,004.47
📋 Proposed
Verizon, AT&T, and Comcast communications charges totaling several thousand dollars across town departments and water/sewer divisions.
💰 ~$6,000 combined
📋 Proposed
Siddall & Siddall legal fees ($521.78) for tax title foreclosure proceedings.
💰 $521.78
March 12, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Full warrant AP26-36 totals $1,657,091.18 for payments dated 3/5/2026 across all town departments.
💰 $1,657,091.18 total
📋 Proposed
Two health-insurance disbursements to Southeastern Mass Health Group totaling $1,110,766.04 for employee coverage.
💰 $885,839.00 + $224,927.04 = $1,110,766.04
📋 Proposed
Third-quarter assessment payment of $407,926.75 to Southeastern Regional School District.
💰 $407,926.75
📋 Proposed
Town's Medicare tax remittance of $23,134.38.
💰 $23,134.38
📋 Proposed
Combined life, STD/LTD, and voluntary insurance premiums of $8,115.25 to Lincoln National and Colonial Life.
💰 $5,933.39 + $2,181.86 = $8,115.25
📋 Proposed
Multiple vendors (Eastern Minerals, Dennis J. Young, Turf Irrigation, AEG Landscape, Charles McGurr) billed roughly $36,091 total for highway snow and ice operations.
💰 ~$36,091 combined (Eastern Minerals $19,910.87 largest)
📋 Proposed
Payment of $29,733.90 to Energy Conservation Inc charged against the Green Community Grant account.
💰 $29,733.90 (grant-funded)
📋 Proposed
Three payments totaling $16,524.00 to TRC Environmental Corp for watershed planning services.
💰 $16,524.00 ($10,515.10 + $4,644.94 + $1,363.96)
📋 Proposed
$6,000 payment to Boston Medical Center coded to Ambulance Expense.
💰 $6,000.00
📋 Proposed
Multiple fire-department purchases including turnout gear ($1,339), IIA Lifting Services ($3,546.36), auto parts, and utilities totaling roughly $8,000+.
💰 ~$8,000+ combined
📋 Proposed
Routine police operating costs — tires, wireless, legal research (Thomson Reuters), supplies — totaling roughly $2,100.
💰 ~$2,100 combined
📋 Proposed
Monthly street-light energy charges from Constellation NewEnergy and National Grid across multiple circuits.
💰 ~$740 combined (multiple line items)
March 12, 2026 · agenda
✅ Approved
Accounts payable warrant AP26-36 totals $1,657,091.18 across the General Fund, Veterans Welfare, COA Revolving, Recreation, Green Community, and Watershed Planning funds.
💰 $1,657,091.18 total disbursement
✅ Approved
March 2026 health insurance premiums paid for active employees and retirees, covering Blue Cross/Blue Shield and high-deductible plans.
💰 $885,839.00 + $224,927.04 = $1,110,766.04
✅ Approved
Quarterly or periodic assessment payment to Southeastern Regional School District (So. Easton).
💰 $407,926.75
📍 250 Foundry Street, So. Easton MA 02375
✅ Approved
Town's share of Medicare payroll taxes for employees paid to the Town's own account.
💰 $23,134.38
✅ Approved
Payment to Energy Conservation Inc. for work funded through the Green Community grant, not the General Fund.
💰 $29,733.90 (Green Community fund)
✅ Approved
Three invoices paid to TRC Environmental for watershed planning capital work (Oct–Dec 2025).
💰 $16,524.00 (Watershed Planning fund: $10,515.10 + $4,644.94 + $1,363.96)
✅ Approved
Four contractors paid for FY2026 snow removal operations: AEG Landscape ($2,640), Charles F. McGurr III ($2,700), Young's Mobile Roadside Service ($7,785), and Turf Irrigation Inc. ($3,055).
💰 $16,180.00 combined
✅ Approved
Payment for road materials (salt) used in snow/ice operations.
💰 $19,910.87
✅ Approved
Long-term and short-term disability insurance premiums paid for town employees.
💰 $5,933.39 ($3,194.35 LTD + $2,739.04 STD)
✅ Approved
Payment to Boston Medical Center for EMS-related purchased services.
💰 $6,000.00
✅ Approved
Repair and maintenance payment for Fire Department apparatus.
💰 $3,546.36
✅ Approved
Turnout gear purchased for Fire Department, charged to FY25 Annual Town Meeting article.
💰 $1,339.00
✅ Approved
Routine electricity and natural gas bills for street lights and municipal buildings across multiple vendors and billing periods.
💰 Various; street lighting totals several hundred dollars across many accounts
✅ Approved
Payments to veterans (Lauren May $600, Estelle Flett $97.02) from the Veterans Welfare fund.
💰 $697.02
✅ Approved
Payments to COA program staff/contractors (Deborah Daitch $161.38, Ruth F. Schneider $69.95) from the COA Revolving fund.
💰 $231.33
✅ Approved
Routine police department charges including vehicle repairs, office supplies, telecommunications, and contracted services from multiple vendors.
💰 ~$2,200 combined (various)
✅ Approved
Educational assistance payments to two firefighters: Christopher Fisher ($350) and Joshua Jorge ($475).
💰 $825.00
📍 72 East Main St, Norton MA 02766
March 12, 2026 · agenda
• Status unclear
Opening procedural items.
📋 Proposed
Coming up March 12: joint hearing on proposed zoning changes tied to Town Meeting Articles 3 and 21.
📋 Proposed
Reappointment of Kathleen O'Brien to Housing Authority, Robert Kimball to Opioid Prevention, and Justin Chicca as SRPEDD alternate.
📋 Proposed
Approval of February 26, 2026 minutes.
• Status unclear
Licenses and permits to be reviewed; none specified.
• Status unclear
Census reminder and election information.
📋 Proposed
Coming up March 12: a health insurance proposal under new business.
📋 Proposed
Coming up March 12: vote to end the town's state of emergency declaration.
💬 Discussed
FY27 budget and warrant articles for the May 18 Town Meeting to be discussed.
📋 Proposed
Approval of invoice warrants AP26-35 and AP26-36 and payroll warrant PR26-18.
• Status unclear
Closing procedural items including executive session.
March 5, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Biweekly payroll warrant PR26-18 totals $1,724,982.78 across all town funds for session date 3/5/2026.
💰 $1,724,982.78 total
📋 Proposed
General Fund payroll disbursement covers Select Board, Town Manager, Police, Fire, Highway, Schools, and other departments.
💰 $1,594,390.64
📋 Proposed
School department payroll, including federal grants (SPED, Title I, Early Childhood), totals the largest single departmental share.
💰 $690,948.70 (General Fund salaries) + $377,057.18 (wages) + grant funds
📋 Proposed
Police department payroll including overtime, shift pay, and outside details.
💰 ~$162,075 general fund + $16,214.01 outside detail + $1,414.62 DEA reimbursement
📋 Proposed
Fire department payroll including overtime, incentive pay, and training pay.
💰 ~$174,853 + $2,263.00 outside detail
📋 Proposed
Snow removal payroll covers Highway and Fire department personnel for snow operations.
💰 $47,682.55
📋 Proposed
Water division payroll including DPW Director allocation and overtime.
💰 $46,432.42
📋 Proposed
Sewer division payroll including DPW Director allocation and overtime.
💰 $10,562.09
February 26, 2026 · minutes
✅ Approved
Acknowledged resignations of Bobby Gorham (Special Police Officer) and George Hast (Traffic Safety Committee); appointed Anna O'Brien and Fran Ward as Council on Aging alternates.
✅ Approved
Approved minutes from February 12 and 22, 2026, and executive session minutes from December 23, 2025.
✅ Approved
Bog Iron Brewing's upgrade from a malt-only to a full on-premise all-alcohol license was approved 5-0.
💬 Discussed
Auditor Tom Scanlon reported a clean FY25 audit with no concerns; town financial practices sound and free cash certified timely, with excise tax a major revenue source.
💬 Discussed
Board discussed but took no action on rescinding the winter-storm state of emergency; Town Manager recommended keeping it while DPW cleanup continues and to aid possible state reimbursement.
💬 Discussed
About 27 articles in development, including Norton Middle School roof (contingent on April 11 ballot), West Main Street sewer expansion, repeal of mandatory sewer tie-in bylaw, Route 140/123 intersection reconstruction, and sidewalk maintenance bylaw.
📍 West Main Street; Route 140/Route 123 intersection
💬 Discussed
Preliminary FY27 budget is millions short due to rising health insurance, fixed costs, and collective bargaining; must be balanced by April 6 with a Finance Committee presentation.
💰 Multi-million-dollar shortfall
✅ Approved
Kristi Enegren appointed permanent Select Board Liaison, Licensing Coordinator, and Executive Assistant after serving temporarily.
🔄 Postponed
Discussed nominating Nealia Morrison but no action taken; bylaw requires two nominees, so board will seek an additional candidate and clarification from the AIA.
💬 Discussed
Blue Apple Bus service remains operational and continues to serve the area.
✅ Approved
Approved Invoice Warrant 26-34 and Payroll Warrant 26-17.
💬 Discussed
Luciano reported on proposed state solar/energy-storage regulations that could let developers bypass local review; town manager and planner asked to review and SERPED seeks a deadline extension.
February 26, 2026 · agenda
✅ Approved
Council on Aging bought 3 Rubbermaid liquid hand soap refills (lot of 4) for $134.52.
💰 $134.52
✅ Approved
Veterans Office purchased collage and photo picture frames for $27.98.
💰 $27.98
📍 72 E Main St
✅ Approved
Emergency Management bought a waterproof hard compact camera case for $132.99.
💰 $132.99
📍 70 E Main St
✅ Approved
Purchase of temporary tattoos and party favor toys for children's activities totaling $76.96.
💰 $76.96
📍 72 E Main St
✅ Approved
Highway Department bought a SUNTEC replacement coil (230VAC) for $39.11 including shipping.
💰 $39.11
📍 70 R East Main St
February 22, 2026 · minutes
✅ Approved
Board declared a local state of emergency for the impending severe winter storm, authorizing the Town Manager to take all necessary actions including emergency procurement and state/federal coordination.
📍 Town of Norton
💬 Discussed
Warming center to open at the Senior Center if needed; residents to get updates via the town's mass texting program, with National Grid coordination on power outages.
📍 Senior Center
✅ Approved
Meeting adjourned at 5:38pm.
Date unknown · agenda
✅ Approved
Disposable paper bowls, plates, and plastic silverware for the Town Manager's office.
💰 $18.54
📍 72 E Main St
✅ Approved
Wireless door chime, Windex, Post-it flags, and an engraved name plate.
💰 $45.02
✅ Approved
34-inch curved gaming monitor, expanding file folder organizer, and a sticky easel pad.
💰 $256.32
✅ Approved
Replacement Canon PF-06 printhead for an imagePROGRAF wide-format printer.
💰 $396.00
✅ Approved
Easter bunny stickers and temporary tattoos for a town event.
💰 $36.94
✅ Approved
Antibacterial hand soap and bulk paper towels for the Police Department.
💰 $36.32
📍 82 E Main St
✅ Approved
Two custom engraved name plates.
💰 $16.90
✅ Approved
Large magnetic dry-erase whiteboard and fridge magnets.
💰 $144.94
✅ Approved
Six 20-gallon heavy-duty plastic storage bins for the Fire Department.
💰 $101.31
📍 70 E Main St
✅ Approved
Two Lenovo laptop chargers and a 12-pack of file storage boxes.
💰 $80.78
✅ Approved
Brother P-Touch label maker bundle for the Fire Department.
💰 $69.99
✅ Approved
Flagpole base stand, drain treatment, toilet brushes, and a 2-pack of smoke/CO detectors for the Fire Department.
💰 $342.22
✅ Approved
File folders and bulk mechanical pencils.
💰 $42.72
✅ Approved
Bleach, roll towels, and bulk toilet paper for the Police Department.
💰 $161.69
📍 82 E Main St
✅ Approved
Write-on binder dividers with tabs.
💰 $22.92
✅ Approved
Black toner cartridge for a Kyocera TASKalfa copier.
💰 $144.85
✅ Approved
Door air vent cover and heavy-duty kickdown door stoppers.
💰 $149.47
✅ Approved
Legal pads, ballpoint pens, a Tide stain pen, and a small dry-erase whiteboard.
💰 $44.86
✅ Approved
Heavy-duty drawer slides for the Police Department, approved by Chief Brian M. Clark.
💰 $38.68
📍 82 E Main St
✅ Approved
5-port Ethernet switch and Cat5e patch cables for the Fire Department.
💰 $36.34
📍 70 E Main St
✅ Approved
Acrylic desk business card holders for the Select Board/Town Manager office.
💰 $23.73
✅ Approved
Several $4.99 credit memos refunding returned Easter temporary tattoo packs.
💰 -$4.99 each (multiple)