Business
Business Support: Resources to Help Businesses - Here to Help Local Business
We are a business-friendly community committed to transparency, accountability, and public service. Our friendly staff is here to serve our residents and businesses. Whether you are looking for financing, learning more business skills, hiring people, or finding ways to save money, we want to connect you to the right people.
Assessors - GIS-Interactive Zoning Map
Building and Investment Assistance Tools from LocalIntel
The Building and Investment Assistant will help you navigate your way through helpful business and investment information
Business Certificates
How to apply for a business certificate.
Economic Development Commission - EDC
The Norton Economic Development Commission (EDC) is appointed by the Select Board to act in an advisory capacity on behalf of the citizens of Norton to maximize employment opportunities and enhance the tax base within the context of the community’s character. It also recognizes a need for a long-term vision and strategic plan to balance our community's residential, open space, commercial, office, and service activities and needs. The EDC will advocate for quality jobs in clean, non-polluting, and safe environments that contribute to Norton’s quality of life and sense of place.
Marijuana Establishments
The Economic Development Commission initiated a proposal for an economic project to enhance Norton's existing bylaws pertaining to Marijuana Establishments and Medical Treatment Facilities to include a new Marijuana Overlay District.
Norton Business Profiles
Shop Local. View videos of local businesses in Norton.
Norton Master Plan
The Norton Master Plan is a blueprint for our town's future and addresses issues such as land use, housing, conservation, recreation, economic development, transportation, services, and utilities.
Online Permits
This system allows you to apply online for permits and view sign-offs and enables a process review for numerous online permit submittals.
Planning Board
The Norton Planning Board is a seven-member elected board that meets bi-weekly on Tuesday evenings. The Board is responsible for granting Special Permits, Accepting Streets, and performing Subdivision, Site Plan Review, and Comprehensive Master Planning for the Town of Norton.
Questions are welcomed by the Department Director, Paul Digiuseppe, at 508-285-0279 or [email protected].
Reed and Barton Redevelopment Opportunity
This 20-acre site offers the opportunity for a mixture of uses, including retail, residential, and recreational uses, which can take advantage of the beautiful views of the Rumford River.
Subdivision Regulations
Tri-Town Chamber of Commerce
The Tri-Town Chamber of Commerce, Foxborough-Mansfield-Norton, promotes and champions business growth and vitality for those who live, visit, and work in our community. We focus on four core competencies - creating a robust local economy, promoting the community, providing networking opportunities, and representing the interest of business with legislative action.
West Main Street District
The Town of Norton has completed the Local Rapid Recovery Plan to help businesses affected by COVID-19. The town has prioritized making West Main Street a thriving commercial center. The Town recently completed the sewer expansion and rezoned the Village Center portion of W. Main St to promote a compact, walkable destination. We are working with the West Main St. District businesses impacted by COVID-19 to create strategies to help them thrive. We will work with area stakeholders to make this plan a reality.