GSA Invites Public Feedback on Proposed Land Port of Entry Expansion in Norton, Vermont

BOSTON – Today, the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) announced that it will host a public meeting on Sept. 18, 2025, to present the draft environmental assessment for the modernization project of the Land Port of Entry at Norton, Vermont.

The proposed project would allow U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to more efficiently carry out its agency mission at the international border crossing between Norton, Vermont and Stanhope, Quebec.

GSA has prepared a draft environmental assessment to analyze potential impacts from the proposed modernization project at the port. During the meeting, GSA will present and seek public comments (written or verbal) on this document.

The draft environmental assessment is available on GSA’s website at http://gsa.gov/norton. Copies of the draft environmental assessment are available for review at the 
Norton Town Office.

All are encouraged to attend and participate in the public meeting on:

WHEN: Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Eastern time

WHERE: Norton Town Office, 12 VT-114 East, Norton, Vermont

The meeting may be attended virtually via Zoom. Those interested in attending virtually can email Norton.LPOE@gsa.gov for login information.

During the meeting, project information will be presented and distributed to the attendees. Project information, including the meeting materials, will be available on the project website.

Written comments regarding the Draft Environmental Assessment must be received by 5:00 p.m. Eastern time on Sept. 30, 2025, using one of the following methods:

• In-person: Submit written comments at the public meeting via comment forms to be distributed at the meeting.
• Email: Send an email to Norton.LPOE@gsa.gov and reference “Norton LPOE EA” in the subject line.
• Mail: Send written comments to: 

U.S General Services Administration
Attention: Adam Hunter, Norton Project Manager
Thomas P. O’Neill, Jr., Federal Building
10 Causeway Street, 11th Floor
Boston, MA 02222-1077
Media contacts: press@gsa.gov       

About GSA: GSA provides centralized procurement and shared services for the federal government. GSA manages a nationwide real estate portfolio of over 360 million rentable square feet, oversees more than $110 billion in products and services via federal contracts, and delivers technology services that serve millions of people across dozens of federal agencies. GSA’s mission is to deliver the best customer experience and value in real estate, acquisition, and technology services to the government and the American people. For more information, visit GSA.gov and follow us at @USGSA.