The Board unanimously approved a seven-year Motorola radio program and a 10-year Axon technology agreement for the Police Department, including body cameras, AI-assisted report writing, and a drone program. The board also approved a trailer-mounted impact attenuator to protect employees working behind trucks; an arrow board purchase under $5,000 was also approved.

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May 18, 2026

Police fencing project moves to phase two

The Board unanimously approved Phase Two of a three-year police department fencing project, including gate posts, with Superior Fence and Rail. The project quote increased from last year, reflecting inflation; the gate itself is planned for Phase Three.

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Briefing

May 4, 2026

Norton approves road and bridge repairs

The Board of Control unanimously approved a road-paving change order for Burg Street and Hawaii Avenue, bridge joint replacement at Clark Mill Bridge, and a new roof and gutters for the Biery House Historical Museum.

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Briefing

Apr 20, 2026

Norton Approves Road and Traffic Projects

The Board of Control unanimously approved traffic engineering services to study whether a signal is warranted near Dorothy Court, where buses may have difficulty pulling out. It also approved storm sewer mapping services, Greenwich Road resurfacing, and two vehicle purchases for NPD.

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Briefing

Apr 6, 2026

Norton Adds 1.1 Miles to Resurfacing

The Board approved adding 1.1 miles back to the S.R. 261 resurfacing project after funding for a planned waterline project was not secured. It also approved a replacement police Jeep, fire and EMS reporting software, and guardrail repairs throughout the city.

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Briefing

Mar 2, 2026

City approves traffic and equipment purchases

The Board unanimously approved portable traffic systems costing $58,000, with a $40,000 Bureau of Workers’ Compensation grant reducing the city’s contribution to $18,000. Members also approved damaged guardrail replacement, a 2025 CASE front-end loader, a zoning code update, and an annual fireworks and drone show.

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Briefing

Feb 17, 2026

City Approves Fuel Site Safety Upgrades

The Board of Control unanimously approved purchases of guard rails for the Service Department fuel tank pad and a power supply with an emergency shutoff for the fuel pumps.

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Briefing

Feb 2, 2026

City approves $734,000 road project

The Board unanimously approved an Ohio Department of Transportation agreement with a total city cost of $734,000 upon completion. Members also unanimously approved LED light fixtures with motion controls, intended to reduce electricity use when offices are unoccupied.

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Briefing

Jan 20, 2026

Norton Approves Guardrail Repairs

The Board of Control unanimously approved purchases for repairs to two guardrails near Ohio 585 and Ohio 21, with the city saying the work should be completed as soon as possible. The board also approved a road-salt purchase; the city reported having 1,400 tons available and another $100,000 budgeted for salt.

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