Michael Toole Norton Town Info Page

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The biggest thing I miss as a Select Board member is connecting with businesses within town! Congratulations to my good friend Alissa Nowak Lucky Green Ladies on the opening of the ONLY delivery cannabis shop in the area.
Check-out here shop: https://luckygreenladies.com/

Obviously not the result I wanted, thank you to all my supporters. If I can quote the grateful dead “What a Long Strange Trip It's Been”, a pleasure to serve Norton over the last three years…thank you!

Voter Turnout …. Polls open till 3pm Norton Middle School

Voter Turnout …. Polls open till 3pm Norton Middle

Pre= 200
8-9=264
9-10=356
10-11=231
11-12=190
12-1=192
1-2=166-1595
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Make sure you get out to Vote! Norton Middle School till 3pm … Join us at the VFW after 3pm

Was an honor to break ground today for the new Council Of Aging and Community Support Center!

A huge thank you to the Norton Media Center and Danielle Wrobel Fish for hosting me for a conversation about the my candidacy for Select Board.

Michael Toole For Select Board Interview

On this Saturday, April 29th I am asking for your Vote for another 3 years on the Norton Select Board.

There have been a lot of negative things said about me by my opponent and her supporters. Unfortunately, I can’t stop that, however, I can tell you what my beliefs are and what the facts are and I hope that will earn your vote:

Belief: ”You are either changing or you are dying.” This drives me to improve not only myself but the town.

Fact: I authored and presented through a citizens petition a new appointing process for Fin Com. This one proposal has placed a target on my back this election evident on FB. However, I stand by this improvement proposal even though it did not pass. I would encourage you to check out the connection of the people leading the charge against me as they are all related to Norton Finance Committee either as active members, or spouses of active members, and even worse the individual that appointed these members.

Fact: Proposed and passed through town meeting the creation of a town DPW initiative, with the purpose to save voters money and expand services.

Belief: I believe in equality for all!

Fact: First Select Board Member to recognize Pride Month through 2 penned proclamations.

Fact: I will never use the LGBTQ platform for political gain, as the struggle is real for so many and including people I love.

Belief: I support and believe in our
Constitution and specifically the Bill of Rights.

Fact: Blocking someone because of harassment and safety is within my right, no matter how many videos and posts he/she makes post claiming something different. Always remember that both sides of an opinion have rights and protections under the US Constitution.

Fact: While I wish the entire town would show up to town meetings and vote. Not showing up to vote is just as equal to a right, as showing up to vote no matter what my opponent says or believes.

Belief: That we are all in service to someone….. God, family, friends, and town/country.

Fact: Played an important part in the settlement of a 30-year conservation case that attacked a resident and a small business.

Fact: Requested Federal funding through Town Manager, for wells 5a & 6a. Also hosted Rep Auchincloss and Rep Feeney for the new well in efforts to receive funds and improve town water.

Fact: Voiced opinion in favor of Cumberland Farms in the center of town to grow business and to support resident landowners.

Fact: Only Select Board member to attend all Wreaths Across America, Vetrans Memorial Day, and Vetrans Day events last three years … Including last year I was honored to be the key speaker at the Vetrans Day event where I spoke regarding veterans su***de.

Fact: I have spent over 160 hours over three years educating myself on the Town Processes and their Finances.

Fact: First Select Board member to hold office hours.

Fact: Since being elected I have been available to every resident through email, cell, text, and FB messenger.

Fact: I have directly helped and guided more than over 50 residents through different town processes.

Fact: I have never purposely or knowingly violated Open Meeting Law.

Fact: Took the lead and authored several proclamations of thanks for retiring employees.

Belief: I am fiscally conservative and socially liberal (moderate)

Fact: As a Select Board member I have been critical of Town Depts that I don't believe are spending taxpayers' money responsibly.

Belief: Serve the community the best way possible.

Fact: In 2016 I ran for State Rep. and lost. Since that time 6 years have passed and 3 races have passed and I have never pulled papers nor tried to run for higher office. A fact my opponent and her supporters keep forgetting to mention as they continue a smear campaign. However, if I did and was somehow successful I ask this question: Wouldnt this help Norton as I would be its representative on Beacon Hill?

My Opinion: I have been negatively called a politician….typically by other elected officials in town which, is ironic by itself. So, being dressed nicely at a public event or during a debate, or legally maneuvering through town bureaucracy to help residents achieve what they need is the definition. I admit I am a politician.

It has been an honor to serve you as one of your members of the Select Board, and I have done the work over the last three years. I am asking you to send me back for another three years with your vote.

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The Norton Historical Society's Spring Flea Market for Sat May 20th has been canceled because of bad weather. We do not have a rain date, but we do have another flea market planned for Saturday, June 17th. Hope you can make it then.

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I am honored and humbled Maureen and the Kingsbury Trustees for your glowing and suprise endorsement.

Kingsberry Hill Condo Association Endorsement Of Michael Toole For Norton Select Board

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Please join me and the rest of the candidates this Sunday 4/23 at 10:45am at the TCC Church (East Main & Pine St) Callanan for Norton School Committee Schleicher for Moderator

Do you have old medication that you would like to have destroyed? Drop it off in the front lobby of the Police Department this Saturday 4/22 from 10am - 2pm. 

Wishing best of luck to all the Norton runners participating in the Boston Marathon today! Many moons ago I had the honor of running and finishing the process was amazing.

Huge show of support today on the Norton common! Thank you yo all those who showed up! vote Callanan for Norton School Committee and Vote Paul Schleicher for Moderator

Earlier this week I had the opportunity to listen to a presentation by the Bristol County Mosquito Control was really interesting and learned some fun facts:
-53 species of mosquitoes 🦟
-Only female mosquitoes bite...
Their spraying program will be starting soon attached is their phone numberr make sure you call. 508-823-5253

Constituent services is a huge part of being a Select Board Member and frankly my favorite part of the job. A huge thank you to Robert Pesa and Annabella Couto Pesa of Bella’s Music, businesses like yours is what makes Norton special.

An Endorsement For Michael Toole For Norton Select Board

Tonight there is a massive 3-alarm fire on Carlton Dr. The family is safe but area Fireman continue to fight the fire. Please be aware from Norton Water Dept, significant amount of water is being used, discoloration is likely, conserve if possible and pray that everyone remains safe.

Bye Bye old building…. Senior Center here we come!

Have a great day!

Great turn out today at Meet N’Greet Coffee with the Norton Candidates Michael Toole Norton Select Board Member, Justine Callanan for Norton School Committee & Paul Schleicher Sr. thank you to all those who showed up to support and to the new comers happy to earn you vote. See you next week on the Norton Common!

Attached is the Norton Select Board Debate 2023, if you take the time to review let me know if you have any questions.

Norton Select Board Candidate Debate 2023

Last night my opponent and I were able to debate the issues for Norton Selectboard it will be available in the next couple of days.

Recently, supporters of Sandra Ollerhead, Jack Conway, and Denise Luciano placed a picture of campaign signs aligned in such a way to allude that Justine Callanan, Paul Schleicher and Michael Toole do not support diversity and ultimately a vote for Callanan, Schleicher, and Toole would also equate to not supporting diversity within the Norton community. Today, we jointly denounce these actions and we are also asking our opposing candidates to denounce this post. We will not participate in any campaign antics from opposing supporters that promote or suggest hate of any group in town. Callanan for Norton School Committee Paul Schleicher Sr.

My candidate message to the Town. Thank you, Jason Benjamin of the Norton Media Center video, which can also can be seen on channels 15 and 17 on Norton Xfinity.

Introducing Michael Toole For Norton Select Board

Always good to see two busy guys taking time out of their schedule for a good cause candidate for Norton Moderator Paul Schleicher Sr. and State Representative Jim Hawkins peddling it out at the Attleboro Norton YMCA 2023 spin-a-thon!

Hello All-
Last night the DOT held the Project Engineering Public Hearing for the W Main St/N & S Worcester St DOT Light Project.

To everyone's surprise, we found out that the project had been bumped to 2027/2029 TIP (Transportation Improvement Project)

While the DOT presenters did state that the project could be bumped forward, this pushback from 2025 TIP was/is a shock to all and is very frustrating to residents and Town Officials.

Today, I spoke with Rep Howitt and Rep Barrows and drafted an email to our legislative team including Sen Feeney pointing out how these “improvement delays at this intersection only increase the public safety concerns”

The whole Select Board is committed to do everything in its power to shorten this delay and will work with our legislators to find a solution.

We will keep you updated as they become available.

Norton - Improvements at Route 123, N. Worcester St and S. Worcester St A live virtual design public hearing to present the design for the proposed intersection improvements at West Main Street (Route 123), North Worcester Street and South Worcester Street project.

The photo was from my first debate back in 2016 for a different position there was alot less gray and I was alot younger.

Today I am proud to announce my opponent and I have come to terms for a 2023 Norton Select Board Debate moderated by Ms. Dinah O’Brien. The debate will be recorded by the Norton Media Center on April 5th and re-broadcasted. If you would like to submit a question for consideration please submit it to Ms. O’[email protected].

This Sunday April 2nd the Norton Lions Club are holding their annual Pancake Breakfast!

Also the Norton Community Lions Club will also be our with a bake sale and a fun fishbowl raffle for the kids!

Hey Norton Design Public Hearing: 609193 - Norton: Intersection Improvement at West Main Street
Date & Time Mar 29, 2023 06:00 PM
Zoom Webinar ID 874 2370 2331

Web Link:

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Norton - Improvements at Route 123, N. Worcester St and S. Worcester St A live virtual design public hearing to present the design for the proposed intersection improvements at West Main Street (Route 123), North Worcester Street and South Worcester Street project.

Hey Norton come on down to St Marys and check out all the cool things at Spring Market! 8-2pm

Attached are some pictures of some of the work and achievments over last 3 years. Also understand it takes a village to get work done in a municipality.

Pictures:
1) DPW Article Town Meeting
2) Fire Training with Chief Simmons after Chartley Fire Station Opening
3) Hosting Congress Auchincloss for New Well Visits for funding

None of this can happen with out the previous Charter Commission, Chief Simmons, and Supt Founier and the guys at the Water Dept.

***Office Hours Announcement***
I will be holding office hours:

Norton Town Hall
70 East Main St
Date: 3/23/23
Hours: 5-7pm

If you can’t attend and have a town concern or a question please contact me [email protected].

Hey Norton I am happy to annouce that the Select Board Thursday night approved the change of license for Quick Stop (268 E Main St) from a Beer and Wine License to a Full Liquor Store License. The owner is excited and has been patiently trying for over 10 years… Congratulations and Best of Luck!

Last Night was at Goat City Pub and I met Jerry Cadorette he is a Top World Ranked Arm Wrestler that lives Rehoboth. Interesting guy and hoping to get him to speak and share his story the Norton COA mens breakfast!

World Armwrestling League | Competitors Jerry Cadorette

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Riley family…. On the sudden passing of Husband and Dad Jim Riley (Chair- Norton Board of Assessors)

JAMES MICHAEL RILEY Obituary (1961 - 2021) Boston Globe View JAMES MICHAEL RILEY's obituary, send flowers and sign the guestbook.

Great turn out today for Norton’s Annual Halloween Parade! 1500 pieces of candy gone like that…. ( Woody- Steve Belichick, Town Manager, Red Riding hood)