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Norton MA Real Estate and Town Profile
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Norton, Massachusetts is located in Southeastern Massachusetts, borderd by Mansfield and Easton on the north,
Attleboro on the west, Rehoboth on the south, and Taunton on the east and
southeast. Norton is 14 miles southwest of Brocton; 30 miles south of Boston; 18
miles northeast of Providence, Rhode Island; and 190 miles from New York
City. Principal highways are State Routes 123 and 140 and Interstate Route 495. Commuter rail service to Back Bay Station and South Station, Boston, is
available in the neighboring towns of Attleboro (travel time to BBS: 35-48
min.; 781 parking spaces) and Mansfield (travel time 25-38 min.; 775
parking spaces).
Established on March 17, 1710 as a part of Taunton, a bill to perfect the
Norton Grant was passed on June 12, 1771. Parts of Norton were originally
established as Easton on December 21, 1725, and as Mansfield on April 26,
1770.
Located in Bristol County, Norton is approximately 30 miles southwest of
Boston, 15 miles north of Providence, Rhode Island, and 35 miles southeast
of Worcester. The Town is two miles from the Interstate Route 95 and 495
intersection, and two miles from the I-495/Route 140 intersection,
providing exceptional transportation access from all directions.
Elevations range from a high of 178 feet above sea level to 59 feet above
sea level at its lowest point.
Norton is largely a residential community, operating under an Open Town
Meeting form of government with a Charter and Town Manager. The
community's population has grown by over 60 percent over the last 25 years.
Over 80 percent of our high school graduates further their education, some
attending Wheaton College, an excellent liberal arts institution located in
the heart of town.
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Some information gathered on Norton, MA is courtesy of Commonwealth Communities at Mass.gov
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