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Name: My name is Meg Fox. Age: I’m 54 years old. How long have you been a resident of Norton? I have lived in Norton for 20 years. Background: I am married to my husband, Kevin, for 22 years and have a son Brian who will be a sophomore at Lynchburg College, VA and Morgan who will be a junior at Norton High. I have worked at the L.G. Nourse Elementary School for six years as an educational assistant - SPED in Project Early. What makes Norton special? What makes Norton special to me is the sense of community. The families in Norton are very supportive of each other, dedicated and compassionate …
Name:  Steve Bishop Age:  49 + 1 How long have I been a Norton Resident:  Since 1965 Background: I own a local DJ company and this community has supported me for over 25 years.  I love to help and have fun.  My family is my life.  I have been married for 23 years to Elaine.  She has given me three beautiful kids.  Allie who just graduated high school this year, Ben who will be a Lancer freshman this year and Kyle our first born who passed away at the age of 5 ½ from severe brain damage which he was born with.  His memory lives on every year with a fund raising golf outing which our proceeds …
The annual Town Election will be held Tuesday, April 24. Polls will be open 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Norton High School.Incumbents Bradford Bramwell and Timothy Giblin are aiming to keep their seats on the Board of Selectmen while James Dinsel is running for one of the three-year terms. Norton Patch sent out a questionnaire to candidates. With the exception of Dinsel, who did not submit a response, here are the candidates answers.Background on the candidatesTimothy GiblinAge: 49Bachelors Degree in Accounting Western New England University, Springfield MAMasters Degree in Finance  Providence …
There are five contested races this election for school committee, planning board, water and sewer commission, housing authority and the board of assessors. Today, meet Robert Bouchard, who is going against Stephen Ceckowski for the seat on the board of assessors. Norton Patch did not receive a response from Ceckowski. Town Elections will be held tomorrow, Tuesday, April 26, 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Precincts 1 and 2 will be held at Norton High School, while Precincts 3, 4 and 5 will vote at Henry A. Yelle Elementary School. Name:  Robert Bouchard Age: 71 years Hometown: Central Falls, RI  Why do you…
Town Elections will be held 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 26. There are four contested races for School Committee, Planning Board, Water and Sewer Commission and Housing Authority. Today, meet incumbent Steven Wiseman, who is vying for another term on the Water/Sewer Commission. Norton Patch did not receive a response from candidate Luther Grant. Name: Steven Wiseman Age: 64 Hometown: Born in Boston and grew up in Needham Why do you think you are most qualified for the Water/Sewer Commission position? What experience do you bring to the table? I believe I am best qualified for the position …
Town Elections will be held 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 26. There are four contested races for School Committee, Planning Board, Water and Sewer Commission and Housing Authority. Today, meet Patrick Daly and Cheryll-Ann Senior who are vying for the two Planning Board positions. Norton Patch did not receive a response from candidate Joanne Haracz, who currently holds one of the seats. Name: Cheryll-Ann Senior Hometown: Grew up in Roslindale, now lives in Norton.   Name: Patrick Daly Hometown: Norton   What experience do you bring to the table? SENIOR: Professionally, I have 20+ years of …
Town Elections will be held Tuesday, April 26. There are four contested races for School Committee, Planning Board, Water and Sewer Commission and Housing Authority. Today, meet the candidates for Housing Authority, Peter Whalen, 61, and Stanley Medeiros, 69. Polls will be open 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Why do you think you are most qualified for the Housing Authority position? WHALEN: My decision to seek a seat on the Norton Housing Authority comes fro the desire to serve my Community, in a positive way. I have a sincere interest to become involved. I want to effectively learn the issues, regarding …
Your candidates for School Committee are current member Margaret Werner, Tracey Todesco and Nichole Rich. Werner, 76, was born in Pueblo, CO and currently lives in Norton. She has been on the School Committee for six years. Todesco, 29, grew up in Braintree, but since marrying her husband Rob, moved back to his hometown of Norton. Rich, 35, lists Norton as her hometown.  Why do you think you are qualified for the School Committee position and what experiences do you bring to the table? MARGARET: I have been a member of the school committee for the past six years and have a strong background …

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