Town of
Norton
Massachusetts
Phone: 508-285-0200
Town Manager:
Michael YunitsSelect Board:
Steven Hornsby
Denise Luciano
Roger Marsan
Alec Rich
Kevin Snyder
Annual Town Meeting:
May 28, 2024April, May or June as determined by BOS
Municipal Election:
April 27, 2024A Saturday in the month of April on a date to be established by the Board of Selectmen
Demographics
| Population | 19,278 | |
| Population Density | 693 | |
| Registered Voters | 13,824 | |
| Income Per Capita | $42,227 | |
| EQV Per Capita | $164,165 | |
| Owner-occupied Housing Unit Rate | 83.2% | |
| Median Value of Owner-occupied Housing Units | $448,800 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,888 | |
| Total Households | 6,588 | |
| Average Household Size | 2.60 |
Municipal Finances
| Residential Tax Rate | $12.99 | |
| Commercial Tax Rate | $13.80 | |
| Average Tax Bill | $62,556,255 | |
| Total Expenditures | $65,623,398 | |
| Total Tax Levy | $45,458,179 | |
| State Aid | $17,171,709 | |
| Local Receipts | $4,087,000 |
Town Hall
Wants you To KNOW
Norton's composition is unique, as it was developed as villages. The villages originally were Chartley, Norton Center, Barrowsville, Norton Furnace, Crane's, East Norton and Winnecunnet. Each village formed with its own characteristics and heritage.
Governance
| Form of Government | Select Board – Town Meeting | |
| Incorporation Date | 1,711 | |
| Chief Municipal Official | Town Manager | |
| Policy Board | Select Board | |
| Size of Policy Board | 5 | |
| Legislative Body | Open Town Meeting |
Geography
| County | Bristol | |
| Area | 27.8 mi2 | |
| Public Roads | 111.9 mi | |
| Regional Planning Agency | Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic Development District |
Representation
U.S. Senate (statewide)
Edward J. Markey
Elizabeth Warren
U.S. House
Jake Auchincloss
Mass. Senate
Paul Feeney
Mass. House
Fred Jay Barrows
Steven Howitt