Norton Appoints One of Its Own as Civil Service Police Officer

Norton Selectmen approved a motion 3-0 (with Mary Steele and Tim Giblin absent) to appoint Nicholas Crugnale as new civil service police officer.

Crugnale, who has been working with the Norton Police as a special officer for the last year, was chosen among many other applicants.

“Crugnale came out the best,” said Norton police chief Brian Clark.

Crugnale has a bachelor’s from University of Massachusetts, and is a lifelong Norton resident.

“He’s proven to be very reliable and dedicated,” Clark said. “He was strongly recommended by other members as well.”

The position became vacant in November and has now been filled by the town. Crugnale himself said he was very appreciative for the appointment.

“I’d like to thank the chief and the selectmen for this opportunity to work in the town I grew up in,” he said.