TIF at Norton Town Meeting, Assault in Mansfield and More News from Around the Region

Norton South Shore Millwork Looking for Expansion Loan at Town Meeting

The South Shore Millwork made a proposal to the Norton Board of Selectmen for a Tax Increment Finance to expand the business Thursday night.

Tax Increment Finance (TIF) is essentially a loan from the town to a company based on projected future tax revenue from the expansion based on an increase in property value. Selectmen were receptive to the idea, but it will be up to the town to decide at town meeting May 13.

Owner Jeff Burton said the TIF and the expansion project already have approval from the planning board.

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Mansfield Football Player Admits to Assaulting Student

Mansfield High School student and football captain Alex Ruddy admitted in Attleboro District Court yesterday to assaulting another student with his belt according to the Sun Chronicle.

The peal-bargain deal, where Ruddy admitted to committing assault and battery, a misdemeanor, will allow Ruddy to return to school. The case was continued without a finding for one year with probation and will be dismissed if Ruddy is able to stay out of trouble.

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Motor Vehicle Stop in Foxborough Leads Police to Massive Drug Bust

A motor vehicle stop on Mechanic Street Thursday turned out to be much more for Foxborough police as officers made a drug trafficking bust after discovering 119 grams of cocaine in the operator’s vehicle.

Foxborough Police Sgt. John Chamberlin stopped a vehicle on Mechanic Street earlier in the day Thursday where indicators of criminal activity were present, according to the police department’s Facebook page. During a search of the vehicle, a hidden electronic compartment was discovered, according to police.  Inside the compartment was 119 grams of cocaine and also discovered was approximately $2,000 in cash.

The operator of the motor vehicle was arrested on a number of charges including trafficking in cocaine, according to police.

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