Norton Police Personnel Credited With Helping Elderly Resident

NORTON, MA — A pair of Norton police officers are credited with going well above and beyond the call of duty this week after they arranged to pay for an extended-stay room for an elderly Norton resident whose home was in disrepair.

Norton police said that Officer Sean Worrall and Officer Kevin Schleicher responded to a well-being check for a resident who has lived in the town for more than 50 years. The man is a recent cancer survivor and had some basic utilities not working.

When the resident said he had no close family to stay with, Dispatcher Mandi Goodwin and Worrall arranged to split the cost of two rooms at a local extended-stay until arrangements could be made for more permanent housing.

Norton police said the manager of the extended-stay helped with a favorable rate, which Goodwin and Worrall will be reimbursed for through the union. Goodwin also arranged for some food items for the resident, while Worrall arranged for long-term housing.

Those who would like to help with senior citizen care in the town are can do so by making a donation to Norton's Human Services' drop box at the rear of the Senior Center on West Main Street addressed to St. Vincent DePaul, attn. Norton Resident in need; or with a donation to the non-profit It Takes a Community, at ITAC, 48 Harvey Street, Norton, MA 02766.