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All this summer you've nominated and voted for your favorite local businesses in categories ranging from Best Burger and Fries to Best Gift Shop and Liquor Store. We've tallied all the poll votes and now it's time to announce the winners. Ties were broken using your comments. See below for our complete list of Readers' Choice winners. Best Gift ShopWinner: Old Thyme ShoppeBest Barber ShopWinner: Tom's Barber ShopBest BankWinner: North Easton Savings BankBest Dental PracticeWinner: Norton Family Dental GroupBest Nail SalonWinner: Jennifer NailsBest Hot Dog StandWinner: The Dawg HouseBest …
There is a lot to celebrate about the Norton area: great local restaurants, great natural areas and great nearby shopping options. But who do you think is the best?  Patch has re-launched the Best of Norton Readers' Choice series. Help Patch determine the best of the best in the Norton area by entering your nominations in each one of these categories. Click on the category and then place your nomination in the comments stream at the bottom of the article. We will be accepting nominations until July 6. Then, on July 23, come back to vote on which nominees are the best. Whoever gets the most …
If it's near and dear to your heart, Norton Patch wants to know—tell us about the best place to get your car fixed in Norton. Nominate your favorite place in the comments below. Once you do, Patch will officially add them to the running for best of the best—and later this summer, they may beat out the competition to become the number one Readers' Choice. We will take nominations through July 9; voting begins July 23.
If it's near and dear to your heart, Norton Patch wants to know—tell us who you trust your children with the most in Norton. Nominate your favorite place in the comments below. Once you do, Patch will officially add them to the running for best of the best—and later this summer, they may beat out the competition to become the number one Readers' Choice. We will take nominations through July 9; voting begins July 23.
If it's near and dear to your heart, Norton Patch wants to know—tell us about the best place to get Italian food in Norton. Nominate your favorite place in the comments below. Once you do, Patch will officially add them to the running for best of the best—and later this summer, they may beat out the competition to become the number one Readers' Choice. We will take nominations through July 9; voting begins July 23.
If it's near and dear to your heart, Norton Patch wants to know—tell us who satisfies your sweet tooth the best in Norton. Nominate your favorite place in the comments below. Once you do, Patch will officially add them to the running for best of the best—and later this summer, they may beat out the competition to become the number one Readers' Choice. We will take nominations through July 9; voting begins July 23.
If it's near and dear to your heart, Norton Patch wants to know—tell us about the best place to get coffee in Norton. Nominate your favorite place in the comments below. Once you do, Patch will officially add them to the running for best of the best—and later this summer, they may beat out the competition to become the number one Readers' Choice. We will take nominations through July 9; voting begins July 23.
If it's near and dear to your heart, Westwood Patch wants to know—tell us about the best place to get a burger in Norton. Nominate your favorite place in the comments below. Once you do, Patch will officially add them to the running for best of the best—and later this summer, they may beat out the competition to become the number one Readers' Choice. We will take nominations through July 9; voting begins July 23.
If it's near and dear to your heart, Norton Patch wants to know—tell us about the best place to get pizza in Norton. Nominate your favorite place in the comments below. Once you do, Patch will officially add them to the running for best of the best—and later this summer, they may beat out the competition to become the number one Readers' Choice. We will take nominations through July 9; voting begins July 23.
The results of this week’s Best Of Readers’ Choice series are in, and boy was it a close one! With 54 out of 112 votes, Uncle Ed’s Back Porch was voted as having the Best Ice Cream in Norton.Runner up McMahon’s Countryside Grille garnered 51 votes while Sundae Shack received 7.“The heck with Bliss, they [McMahon’s] remind me of Bristol Farms,” said Patch reader Brian.  McMahon’s was just a step behind Uncle Ed’s every step of the way until the day before the polls closed. Friday morning McMahon’s was ahead in the poll by a single vote, but by 9 a.m. today when polls closed, their ice cream …
The results of this week’s Best Of Readers’ Choice series are in! With 29 out of 60 votes, Norton Public Library was voted as the Best Staycation Spot in Norton.Runner up Winslow Farm Animal Sanctuary garnered 16 votes while Norton Reservoir and Norton Kayak Company received 14. And then there’s our winner, Norton Public Library, with 48 percent of the votes. "I have been there with my children many times and they have been so fantastic as a staff making every fun and very educational," said Norton Patch Facebook follower Victor Rodriguez. "Congrats NPL, and keep up the fun and great work.…
In this week’s Best Of Readers’ Choice poll, we are looking for the best place to spend the day in Norton. Where do you go without spending a lot of money on gas?Here are our favorites:Norton Public Library Norton Reservoir/Norton Kayak Winslow Farm Animal Sanctuary Massachusetts Golf Museum Voting in the poll below is open until 9 a.m. Friday. Because this poll is not scientific, it is not the sole consideration in choosing a winner. The winner will be determined by the Patch editor, based on poll results, comments in the section below and reviews in the directory. Please vote only once per …
The results of this week’s Best Of Readers’ Choice series are in! With 41 percent of the votes, Chateau Restaurant of Norton was voted as the Best Place to Celebrate Mother’s Day.Only three votes separated Chateau from the runner up Trinity Bar & Restaurant, who garnered 33 percent of the votes. McMahon’s Countryside Grille came up in third place with 20 percent of the votes.And then there’s our winner, Chateau Restaurant of Norton. The Chateau is an Italian restaurant with seven locations in Massachusetts. This location is on Bay Road next to Winnecunnet Pond. The Chateau has a large menu of…
In this week’s Best Of Readers’ Choice poll, we are looking for the best place to go for Mother’s Day. Who has the perfect combination of tasty food and friendly atmosphere?Here are our favorites: Alberto’s Italian Kitchen McMahon’s Countryside Grille Chateau Restaurant of Norton Trinity Bar & Restaurant Uncle Ed's Back Porch Voting in the poll below is open until 9 a.m. Friday. Because this poll is not scientific, it is not the sole consideration in choosing a winner. The winner will be determined by the Patch editor, based on poll results, comments in the section below and reviews in the …
The results of this week’s Best Of Readers’ Choice series are in! With 64 out of 93 votes and two positive reviews in the directory, Olde Thyme Shoppe was voted as the Best Florist in Norton.Runner up Annabelle’s Flowers, Gifts & More garnered 22 percent of the votes while Roche Bros. received eight percent.And then there’s our winner, Olde Thyme Shoppe, with two five-star reviews in the directory. The shop received 68 percent of the votes.“The Olde Thyme Shoppe flowers are beautiful! If you want quality, customer service, and a gorgeous product then this is the only place to go for flowers …
Mother’s Day is coming up, and to prepare, we are looking for the best place to get your flowers in this week’s Best Of Readers’ Choice poll. Here are our favorites: Old Thyme Shoppe Annabelle’s Flowers, Gifts & More Roche Bros. Voting in the poll below is open until 9 a.m. Friday. Because this poll is not scientific, it is not the sole consideration in choosing a winner. The winner will be determined by the Patch editor, based on poll results, comments in the section below and reviews in the Directory. Please vote only once per survey, per Patch. We will announce the winner at noon Friday. …
The results of this week’s Best Of series are in! With 58 total votes and 11 reviews among the three contestants, Tsang’s Chinese Restaurant was voted the best Asian restaurant in Norton.There were eight votes for Jade City and 22 for the runner up, Great Woods Mandarin. “Great place, the buffet is fantastic, prices are good too,” said Deb Dion in one of the four positive reviews for Great Woods Mandarin. The establishment garnered two five-star reviews and one four-star.And then there’s our winner, Tsang’s, with two five-star and two four-star reviews. The restaurant received 48 percent of …
In this week’s Best Of readers’ choice poll, we are looking for the best place to grab some Chinese food. Who makes the best crab rangoons, chow mein, pork fried rice and other chinese food staples?Here are the choices: Jade City Chinese Restaurant Tsang's Chinese Restaurant Great Woods Mandarin Voting in the poll below is open until 9 a.m. Friday. Because this poll is not scientific, it is not the sole consideration in choosing a winner. The winner will be determined by the Patch editor, based on poll results, comments in the section below and reviews in the directory. Please vote only once …
In this week’s Best Of readers’ choice poll, we are looking for the best place to grab some breakfast. Who makes your eggs and pancakes just the way you like them?Here are some of our favorites: Aubuchon Hardware Bill's Bait & Tackle Full Circle Fitness Store Voting in the poll below is open until 9 a.m. Friday. Because this poll is not scientific, it is not the sole consideration in choosing a winner. The winner will be determined by the Patch editor, based on poll results, comments in the section below and reviews on Patch Places. Please vote only once per survey, per Patch. We will …
The results of this week’s Best Of Norton Readers’ Choice series are in and Trusted Business Solutions has been chosen as the best place to get your taxes done last minute.Elaine Millard was runner up with 16 percent of the votes. Trusted Business Solutions garnered 83 percent of the votes.Trusted Business Solutions, located at 88 W. Main St., Norton, is a full service financial solutions company serving the town and the surrounding areas. The company offers a range of accounting services for both individuals and businesses. Services include financial planning, tax planning, financial …

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