License Fees Increased by 10 Percent

All-alcohol license for a restaurant will increase from $1,500 to $1,650.

Selectmen recently voted to hike fees for some licenses in town by 10 percent, after a volley of back and forth arguments over several meetings, for and against greater increases.  Board members tossed around a variety of scenarios that proposed different increases for different kinds of licenses, but finally decided an across the board even increase for alcohol licenses would be fair and easily understood.  Nearby communities, they reasoned, generally charge more than Norton, but the town wants to retain as many businesses as possible, so holding back on big increases could encourage restaurants and package stores to come into town, or to stay.  Last week, the board voted on the final version of the fee table. The highest price license, …

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State Police Sobriety Check Planned for This Weekend

State Police will run extra safety checks on vehicles this weekend on an undisclosed roadway in Bristol County.

The Massachusetts State Police will operate a Sobriety Checkpoint this upcoming weekend in Bristol County. "The purpose is to further educate the motoring public and strengthen the public’s awareness to the need of detecting and removing those motorists who operate under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs from our roadways," a press release from the Massachusetts State Police and Colonel Timothy P. Alben, Superintendent of the Massachusetts State Police, read. "It will be operated during varied hours, the selection of vehicles will not be arbitrary, safety will be assured, and any inconveniences to motorists will be minimized with advance notice to reduce fear and anxiety." The checkpoint will be located on an unspecified motorway …

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Kelly A. Mello

10:57 am on Friday, October 19, 2012

My mistake here...the dates are Saturday, Oct. 20 and Sunday, Oct. 21.   more ›

Norton Country Club to Offer Beer on Wheels

Change in liquor license would control outside alcoholic beverages from being brought in.

The Norton Country Club on Oak Street has been a model citizen for many years, with its welcoming greens and clubhouse. But a few abutters had concerns Thursday, after owners had applied to selectmen for a change in the club’s liquor license.  Put succinctly, homeowners whose property is immediately adjacent to the playing course were a little worried that alcohol available on the vending cart might result in a few rowdy players whose golf etiquette already leaves a lot to be desired.  Owner Jeff Carroll of Northeast Golf Properties told selectmen he is trying to establish more control over the use of alcohol on the course, particularly when golfers bring in their own supplies. The country club has about 250 members, and is also open to …

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Drink of the Week

Drink of the Week: Mango Passion [VIDEO]

This week's mixology session.

Every week, Norton Patch will feature a video on how to make an alcoholic beverage. This week's video featuring the Mango Passion, is brought to you by Katie Garrigan of Trinity Bar & Restaurant in Norton.

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Drink of the Week: Cream Soda [VIDEO]

This week's mixology session.

Every week, Norton Patch will feature a video on how to make an alcoholic beverage. This week's video featuring the Cream Soda, a perfect drink for your New Year's Eve party, is brought to you by Katie Garrigan of Trinity Bar & Restaurant in Norton.

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Drink of the Week

Drink of the Week: Zombie [VIDEO]

This week's mixology session.

Every week, Norton Patch will feature a video on how to make an alcoholic beverage. This week's video featuring the Zombie is brought to you by Katie Garrigan of Trinity Bar & Restaurant in Norton.

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Drink of the Week

Drink of the Week: AppleJack [VIDEO]

This week's mixology session.

Every week, Norton Patch will feature a video on how to make an alcoholic beverage. This week's video featuring the AppleJack is brought to you by Roy Zawislak of Trinity Bar & Restaurant in Norton.

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Menino, Horizon Beverage, Increase Efforts to Stop Underage Access to Alcohol

Colleges and universities support ‘We Don’t Serve Teens’ campaign targeting adults.

Mayor Thomas M. Menino announced that the City of Boston, in partnership with Horizon Beverage Company, who will soon be moving to Norton, Patrόn Spirits, Clear Channel Outdoor and the Association of Independent Colleges and Universities in Massachusetts (AICUM), is increasing its support of the national “We Don’t Serve Teens” campaign during the August and September back-to-school period. The “We Don’t Serve Teens” initiative is sponsored by a coalition of public and private sector organizations, including the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The City of Boston’s support of this U.S. House of Representatives and Senate recognized program began in January and marks the first time that a municipality has utilized the “We Don’t Serve Teens” …

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Bob Havey

4:08 pm on Thursday, August 25, 2011

As nice as this may sound, how about if these establishments - JUST DON'T SERVE TEENS! The laws are on the books already! ENFORCE THE LAW! This is a problem that could easily be controlled if the current laws were ENFORCED and those serving minors were PROSECUTED - not just slapped on the hand as they usually are. Perhaps the money being provided for this program could be used for something else …   more ›

Drink of the Week: Pomegranite Cosmo [VIDEO]

This week's mixology session features Brenda Fitts from Trinity Bar & Restaurant.

Every week, Norton Patch will feature a video on how to make an alcoholic beverage. This week's video featuring a Pomegranite Cosmo is brought to you by Brenda Fitts of Trinity Bar & Restaurant in Norton.

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Drink of the Week: Trinitini [VIDEO]

This week's mixology session features a fruity martini to cool off with during those dog days of summer.

Every week, Norton Patch will feature a video on how to make an alcoholic beverage. This week's video featuring a Trinitini is brought to you by Katie of Trinity Bar & Restaurant in Norton.

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