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The Ellis Norwood Prices, Buyers and Real Estate Inventory Increase in 2013 Rehabilitation and Nursing Center Celebrates 40 years

BY RENÉE PLANT

The real estate market is picking up steam. With housing prices, resale inventory and interested buyers on the rise, an upward turn has begun in a market that has been distressed over the past several years. While this upturn is a national trend, Norwood is certainly no exception to the rule, with bidding wars on homes and properties spending less time on the market than other communities throughout the country.

Since the beginning of 2006 when home prices peaked, the market has seen a steady decline in the prices of homes as well as the amount of inventory available. According to Patty McNulty, owner and broker of McNulty Realtors in Norwood, low price tags

were dissuading sellers from listing their homes as recently as through last year.

“People weren’t anxious to sell last year because they saw the low prices as

more reasonably this time around.”

Justin Reynolds, a broker who has been practicing real estate outside of Boston for nearly 50 years, says the housing crash that had been affecting the market was substantial but not surprising or uncommon.

“It was a national drop, he said. “It’s something that seems to cycle plus or minus every 15 years. This time around [the drop] lasted a lot longer.”

well as the amount of foreclosures and short sales,” she said. “The amount of foreclosures and short sales has decreased [this year]. Homes are priced

However, as Forbes Magazine contributor Bill Conerly predicted in 2012, the market was recovering and home sales were thought to

BY RENÉE PLANT When most people talk about building a business, they don’t mean literally. However, that is exactly how The Ellis Rehabilitation and Nursing Center came into Danielle Federico’s family. “My father was a contractor and was building the facility for a doctor,” Federico said. “Ultimately, the doctor didn’t have the funds to buy it, so my father was left to run the center himself.” Federico’s father, Anthony A. Franchi, opened The Ellis Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in 1973. Federico says Franchi learned the ropes as he went and was clearly triumphant in his venture, as the facility is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. “He had no background whatsoever,” Federico said. “But he wore an administrative hat and ran everything. As he figured it out, he hired more people to make it successful.”

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Employees and customers from One Bistro and the Four Points by Sheraton Norwood organization on Route 1 showed their support and compassion for the victims of the Boston Marathon bombing. From May 20-26, One Bistro donated a percentage of their week's revenue to the One Fund Boston. From those receipts, and a little extra kicked in from One Bistro, the fundraiser brought in $5,000. 'We were so deeply impacted by marathon Monday that everyone wanted to do something, Paul Dooley, Four Points by Sheraton Norwood Assistant General Manager said. "We decided to pick a week and let our customers know that we were going to raise money to put aside for the Boston Fund." An email blast was sent out to the restaurant's regular customers approximately a week

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"After the email blast was sent out, customers responded immediately and said, WOW, we will be in to support you," Dooley said.

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More than just a location to pick up fresh produce Norwood residents who have frequented the Norwood Farmer's Market this year may have noticed a few very engaging changes. It continues to offer the finest fresh produce from local stands, but it has also progressed into a diverse shopping market with many leisurely options. The variety of meal choices have expanded and there are now many free, yes free,

educational classes and entertainment the entire family can enjoy. The evolvement of the Farmer's Market is credited to its hardworking committee and more specifically, Laurie Shea, in her inaugural season as the Farmer's Market Manager. According to Shea, this year's objective is to develop the Norwood Farmer's Market into a diverse family-friendly

"My approach is that it [market] can't be an afterthought," Shea said.

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A few new additions to this year's market include, a chef's table with cooking demonstrations, fitness classes, music, children's story time and demonstrations from some of Norwood's talented artists and hobbyists. More free children's events are also being added, including a kid's area with arts and crafts, numerous activities and face painting and a scavenger hunt.

www.norwoodfarmersmarket.co m. Also, new vendors are continually added to showcase their wares on the Norwood Common keeping the purchasing and meal choices new and exciting. "Some come every week, but some not there today may be there next week," Shea said. "We are keeping the market fresh not only

"When my kids were little, I was always looking for freebie things to take them to for an hour," Shea said. Of course, the finest in locallygrown produce will always be in abundance at the Farmer's Market as well as many other area specialty and homemade goods, such as seafood, bread, wine, gluten-free pasta and cheese. In fact, many shoppers who attend the market purchase their entire Tuesday night meal in one convenient location.

If a resident or local business is interested in hosting a children's activity, showcase their services, or host the chef's table, contact Shea at 781-603-6771.

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"Anyone who has the gift of gab and likes to cook are welcome," Shea said. "It could even be making a smoothie or tossing a great salad."

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Notable Norwood Resident: Dicky Barrett BY SAMANTHA TINCLER Former Norwood resident Richard Michael Barrett, better known as Dicky Barrett, is the front man of skacore band The Mighty Mighty Bosstones. Many not familiar with the band's punk sounds, however, may have heard his voice on tv as that announcer on ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live!. The singer-songwriter’s rasping tone is one of the defining features of the Bosstones’ sound. The band’s inception in 1984 was headed by Barrett and brought a whole new style to the ska genre. Barrett’s creativity as a songwriter was launched during his years at Norwood Senior High School. Barrett was born on June 22, 1964, in Providence, RI. He and his family, his father, mother Pat, younger sister Kathy and older brother Billy, moved to Norwood in 1968. Barrett studied

at Xaverian Brothers High School before transferring to Norwood High School (NHS). Despite the fact that Barrett has described himself in an interview with the Norwood Transcript and Bulletin, as “the worst trombone player in the history of Norwood’s band program,” it was there that he started exploring songwriting. With the guidance and mentorship of David Powell, an English teacher at NHS, Barrett experimented with writing, starting with poetry and moving on to lyrics. In 1984, Barrett and fellow bandmates Joe Gittleman, Tim Burton, Nate Albert, Josh Dalsimer, Tim Bridewell, and Ben Carr, formed the Mighty Mighty Bosstones. The band’s sound combined ska, a combination of calypso and rhythm and blues, and hardcore into the new genre that they dubbed “skacore.” In

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that same Norwood Transcript and Bulletin interview, Barrett described himself as the “Godfather of Skacore.” The band grew to fame far beyond Boston's music scene with worldwide concerts and songs appearing in major movies, such as Clueless (1995), Chasing Amy (1997), and Step Brothers (2008). The band has also had involvement in various social causes, such as their appearance on the 1996 benefit album Safe and Sound, an event organized in response to a deadly attack at a Brookline, MA women’s health clinic. As a songwriter for the Bosstones, Barrett has striven to bring social awareness to his lyrics. The song appearing on Safe and Sound, “That’s The Impression That I Get,” deals with themes of facing difficult choices and situations, and empathy for those who face them. When The Mighty Mighty Bosstones took a hiatus in 2003, Barrett moved to Los Angeles and took on the role of announcer on ABC’s latenight show Jimmy Kimmel Live!, and hosting The Mighty Morning Show on Los Angeles Indie Radio 103.1. Despite this move, Barrett never let go of his roots in Boston and Norwood. Kimmel often refers to Barrett as his “Boston expert,” and Barrett has stated “…my job is in the West but my heart is in Massachusetts.” In 2007, the Bosstones reunited, and began a touring schedule, including the annual Homedown Throwdown performances in Boston and Cambridge. Barrett continues to reside in LA, and credits technology with the band’s ability to stay together. The band released their most recent album, “The Magic of Youth”, on December 6, 2011.

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increase nationally as of this year. McNulty echoed this sentiment and says, while it can be difficult to predict exact figures, it was clear the market was due for a turnaround. “There was only one direction to go, and that was up,” she said. According to McNulty, the numbers have increased significantly as reflected from January 1 to July 15 of 2012 in comparison to the same timeframe in 2013. The number of homes sold in Norwood has risen from 85 to 95, with the average sale price in 2012 at $333,309 up to $366,976 in 2013. Real estate Web site http://motovo.com shows this trend in Norwood is continuing on as of last month. According to Motovo, “Norwood's home resale inventories increased, with an 11 percent increase since June 2013. The median listing price in Norwood went up from June to July.” McNulty says that while this is a stark difference from last year, this time of year is also the busiest with respect to selling and buying prop-

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“Spring is our busiest time of year,” she said. “A major difference between this year and last is that buyers are offering over the BY DEBBIE TREMBLAY, A.K.A. market price on homes. The last THE ORGANIZING GENIE three sales I was involved with You can't miss it. Every retail esended in bidding wars.” tablishment you enter will be or According to the Web site has begun pushing their big "Back http://realestate.com, homes in To School Sales." A statistic from Norwood are selling quickly comthe National Retail Federation pared to other communities stated that, "In summer 2010, parthroughout the country. With reents spent over $20 billion on back spect to Norwood, the site states, to school items - and a further $33 “The median number of days acbillion on back to college gear!" tive properties have been listed It's no wonder that retail establishis 32. This is significantly shorter ments are pushing their "Back to than the national average.” School" sales early each year to McNulty says while she expects cash in on this goldmine! things to slow during the holiday When such great sales abound, season, as is the case with most you need a plan of action. Here's businesses, she sees the turn as a a quick guide to help you create positive for real estate as well as an organized plan to ensure your for individuals who are buying and child has everything they need to selling. start their new school year in “We are seeing a lot of first time style. buyers compared to five or six • Most schools now provide paryears ago,” she said. “People are ents with a list of supplies their taking advantage of the great interchildren will need for the classest rates, though they are beginroom. Review the school's list ning to go up. Overall, [the shift] and avoid purchasing dupliis good for the economy.” cates by taking stock of last

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2013 Norwood TONY Award Recipient: Amanda Kelly BY BELLA CAGGIANO The Norwood TONY (Ten Outstanding Norwood Youths) Awards were initiated over 40 years ago to recognize exceptional Norwood youths in grades 10-12 for their significant contributions that included their time, effort and talent with voluntary contributions to their church, community and other worthy causes. To be eligible, the students must be Norwood residents but can attend schools outside of town. A panel of five judges, one from the business community, one from the town clergy, one from town officers, one from the Women's Community committee and one from the Masons, review their individual nomination where they must answer five questions and a 300-word essay on what community services means to them. Through blind judging, each nominee is given a score and the top ten result in a TONY Award. The Norwood Masons, who acquired the program 18 years ago, hosts an annual awards banquet in honor of the award winners. This year's banquet was held on January 25. The award includes a citation from Governor Patrick, a plaque from the lodge, a $1,000 savings bond and a gift card from Perk's

The patients received a kind, compassionate young woman to keep them company and assist with their non-medical needs and Kelly received a great introduction into the health field, a career she will begin pursuing at college this fall. "I want to be a doctor and maybe a pediatrician and wanted to get hospital experience," Kelly said. I love the hospital environment...being around people and making a small difference. If I become a doctor, I can help even more."

coffeehouse. Two supplementary awards include an additional $500 savings bond and a commemorative plaque. Local Town Pages is proud to recognize and commend these admirable young adults with a profile of each student in our monthly newspaper. Recent Norwood High School graduate Amanda Kelly is the sixth student profile in our 2013 TONY Award series.

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While juggling a hectic schedule, Kelly excelled in academics at NHS and used her great directive skills in many of her honor and special interest clubs. She served as treasurer of the National Honor Society, the Spanish and Drama Clubs and was an active participant of the Drama Club since her freshmen year. She was also a member of the Acapella Choir and Jazz choir in her senior year and also performed in four shows per year in all four years at NHS, averaging a commitment of 20 hours

In addition to volunteering at the hospital, Kelly has also been very active sharing her knowledge younger children. She has tutored at the Cleveland School, her alma mater, working with kids helping in MCAS-related subjects and at St. Timothy's church. She also instructed CCD classes to

"When I was younger I did theatre camp, then took drama classes and I loved it," Kelly said. Kelly choose a local school to commence her college education. She will attend Northeastern in the fall and will major in biology on a pre-med track. "It has always been a school that I wanted to go to because it is in the center of Boston where all the great hospitals are and with the coop you get to work while you are going to school," Kelly said.

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The center is now family-owned and operated. In addition to this facility, the family also owns and operates the Grove Manor Estates in Braintree as well as the Meadow Green Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Waltham. Each facility is well-renowned and in 2013, the Norwood center received a 100 percent deficiencyfree rating from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. Like the other facilities, the 191 bed center in Norwood has been thriving since opening its doors and has expanded over the years from three units to five. The present units are Applewood, Birchwood, Cherrywood, Driftwood, and Elmwood. Upon opening, the facility offered only long-term care, whereas now there is a mixture of patients who are long-term and short-term. “We treat people with a range of diagnoses,” Federico said. “Some patients come after being discharged from the hospital for continued rehabilitation before going home, and others choose to stay.” The Elmwood unit exclusively houses short-term patients. But Federico says there are short-term patients in the other units as well, with the exception of the Birchwood unit, which is solely for patients with dementia.

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According to Federico, each unit has a recreational program tailored to the residents. Activities offered at the facility range from dining outings, bingo and “Choomba”, which Federoci described as Zumba for those who are in wheelchairs but enjoy getting exercise. “There is also a chapel on-site where Mass is held for all denominations of religion,” Federico said. Federico also noted that the facility’s residents have been enjoying a major renovation to the building’s interior, including the lobby area, Internet café and dining room. “It’s not complete yet, but it will be by our anniversary party in September,” Federico said. Federico says the event will give residents the opportunity to celebrate with their families, and that the invitation also extends to any vendors and individuals who have been connected to the facility over the years. After all, Federico states, it is a sense of unity that has continued to help the center along for the past four decades. “We are in a very residential area and nestled in a small community,” Federico said. “It is very important to us to involve our neighbors in what we do.”

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How Much Annual Retirement Income Will You Need? CONTRIBUTED BY PHILIP SWAN, NORWOOD FINANCIAL SERVICES AT NORWOOD BANK How much annual income will you need in retirement? If you aren't able to answer this question, you're not ready to make a decision about retiring. And, if it's been more than a year since you've thought about it, it's time to revisit your calculations. Your whole retirement income plan starts with your target annual income, and there are a significant number of factors to consider; start out with a poor estimate of your needs, and your plan is offtrack before you've even begun.

General guidelines It's common to discuss desired annual retirement income as a percentage of your current income. Depending on who you're talking to, that percentage could be anywhere from 60% to 90%, or even more, of your current income. The appeal of this approach lies in its simplicity, and the fact that there's a fairly common-sense analysis underlying it: Your current income sustains your present lifestyle, so taking

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Factors to consider It all starts with your plans for retirement--the lifestyle that you envision. Do you expect to travel extensively? Take up or rediscover a hobby? Do you plan to take classes? Whatever your plan, try to assign a corresponding dollar cost. Other specific considerations include:

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Accounting for inflation Inflation is the risk that the purchasing power of a dollar will decline over time, due to the rising cost of goods and services. If inflation runs at its historical long term average of about 3%, a given sum of money will lose half its purchasing power in 23 years. Assuming a consistent annual inflation rate of 3%, and excluding taxes and investment returns in general, if $50,000 satisfies your retirement income needs in the first year of retirement, you'll need $51,500 of income the next year to meet the same income needs. In 10 years, you'll need about $67,196. In other words, all other things being equal, inflation means that you'll need more income each year just to keep pace. How much will you need to equal $50,000 in today's dollars

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The Thrift Shop, located at 1091 Washington Street, Norwood, will continue its summer schedule through August. The store will be closed Thursday afternoons. The retail hours, operated by the Women’s Community Committee (WCC), a non-profit, all volunteer, organization, are: Wednesdays, 6-8 p.m., Thursdays

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Norwood Food Pantry Takes a Fresh Approach to Summer! Remember last summer, when your modest little vegetable patch produced enough squash and tomatoes to feed the entire neighborhood – and then some? Or last week, when the supermarket had a buy-one-get-onefree special on strawberries or salad greens – but you knew your family could never finish off that much food before it spoiled? The Norwood Food Pantry has a solution for both these dilemmas. Bring some of that delicious fresh produce in any Saturday morning, and share it with your neighbors in need! “We love to be able to distribute fresh fruit and vegetables to the families who come to us,” says Ruth Taeger, the pantry’s Executive Director. “It’s so tasty...and so good for you. Parents, especially, are always ex-

cited to have something like an orange or a small bunch of grapes to give their kids. It’s a real treat – and one they might not otherwise be able to afford, because they’re struggling to get by on such limited budgets.” Volunteer Millie Farrell, who has been in charge of the produce table for the past three years, echoes these sentiments. “People are incredibly grateful,” she says. “They just can’t believe we have fresh fruit and vegetables for them. And our donors are so generous,” she continues. “One regular comes in almost every week with watermelons or bananas or some other wonderful thing he’s just picked up that morning on his way to the pantry. And it’s all top quality – because he says he won’t buy anything to give to others that he wouldn’t put on his own table.”

Friends of the pantry with backyard gardens often arrive with bags of mouth-watering fresh tomatoes or multiple heads of cabbage or bunches of lettuce. And one donor occasionally shows up with two or three pineapples or an armful of vegetables she’s gotten free with the gold coins they hand out at one of the local grocery chains. “Whatever we have usually goes out within minutes after it comes in,” Taeger elaborates. “And that’s a good thing, because we have only one distribution day a week and limited refrigerator space for perishables.” Thanks to its dedicated team of volunteer drivers, the pantry is able to pick up free produce from the Greater Boston Food Bank once a month. This time of year, the haul usually includes items like onions, carrots, and potatoes, which are easy to store. Later, in the summer and early fall, there might be apples, squash, or melons for a change of pace.

What’s more, many vendors at the Norwood Farmers Market – including Silverbrook Farm, Langwater Farm, Ward’s Berry Farm, Hearth Artisan Bread, and the Foxborough Cheese Company – coordinate to make generous weekly donations of local produce and other fresh food during the summer. The Endean Community Garden of Norwood is also supporting the food pantry by encouraging its gardeners to donate produce that will not be needed at home. “We’ve got a very diverse group that grows just about everything from beans and corn to eggplant and zucchini,” says Susan Clare, who serves as director of both the garden and Together Yes. “And they’re exceptionally community-spirited, so I’m confident they’ll be enthusiastic about sharing the fruits of their labors to help their hungry neighbors.” If you’d like to share some of your own harvest – or use some of those money-saving buy-oneget-one-free supermarket deals

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to do a good deed – all you need do is drop your contribution off at the Norwood Food Pantry, located at the rear of Grace Episcopal Church, 150 Chapel Street. The pantry is open for donations Saturday mornings from 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. But to make sure fresh produce can be distributed before closing, the earlier you can come, the better! The pantry also asks that you not put any perishable food in the donation bins in the library and local supermarkets, as there is a danger that it might spoil before it can be collected. “Sitting down to a meal that includes fresh fruit and vegetables is one of the great pleasures of a New England summer,” Taeger concludes. And all of us at the food pantry want to thank all of you who make it possible for our clients. Whether you grow your donation from seed or buy it at the grocery store, you’re making a huge difference in the lives of hundreds of Norwood families – and one that is deeply and sincerely appreciated.”

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The Shows Will Go On! Although there is still at least a month of summer left, fall plans and schedules have already begun. The beautiful Norwood Theatre has already launched an initial schedule for its second year since its massive restoration and the lineup looks fabulous! As of press time, the electrifying Ultrasonic Rock Orchestra will launch the 2013 season with a thrilling performance of classic

rock from renowned artists, such as The Beatles, The Who, David Bowie, Led Zeppelin and Queen. A Celine Dion tribute featuring Gina Dimia will follow up later in the month and The Corvettes will sing the great music of the 1950's Doo Wop era on September 28.

AABA Stars benefit and later with comedian Don Gavin, The Broadway Boys, The Gerwick Puppeteers in "Inside the Haunted House," singer/songwriter and soul legend Grayson Hugh with Polly Messer and a Vincent Price Film Festival that leads into November.

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various artists that will be performing at Norwood's beloved theatre. Acts will continue to be added so visit their website regularly for up-to-date information and schedule. Tickets for the above performances are currently on sale. The Norwood Theatre is located at 109 Central St. Their website address is: www.norwoodstage.org.

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Norwood Scholarship Foundation Announces Scholarship Recipients for 2013-2014 Academic Year The Norwood Scholarship Foundation (NSF) recently announced the scholarship recipients for the 2013-2014 academic year. The NSF awarded 72 scholarships totaling $45,250, to 41 Norwood residents following a rigorous application and selection process. Since 1985, the NSF has awarded more than $1.3 million in financial aid to more than 1,100 Norwood students to pursue postsecondary cultural, vocational and professional education. The Norwood Scholarship Foundation provides scholarships from donations of families in memory of loved ones and from community businesses and individuals who recognize the value of helping the students of Norwood achieve their educational goals. The Norwood Scholarship Foundation is a volunteer non-profit organization. The 2013 Norwood Scholarship Foundation recipients are as follows:

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Norwood Resident Takes First at Baystate Games Sixteen year-old Norwood resident Steve Marmanidis took first place in his division (16-18 year olds. weight class 77kg), at the Baystate Games, that were held on July 7, at UMass Boston. He started training for Olympic weightlifting merely a year ago at his uncle's gym and was told his flexibility and age made him a natural for the sport. In only his second official meet, the young athlete took the Gold, snatching 143 and 198 pounds for the 'clean and jerk.' Marmanidis trains two to three times per week learning Russian techniques with his personal trainer, Nikita Durnev, at the Norwood Olympic Weightlifting Training Center, 1080 Pleasant St., Norwood. Marmanidis is a junior at Blue Hills Technical School, in Canton and is studying Engineering.

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Norwood Resident Melisa Varitimos Finds the Sweet Taste of Success Baking at Google BY JUDY BASS It’s no surprise that Melisa Varitimos of Norwood has decided on a career in the culinary world. The former host of “Oven Luv’n with Chef Melisa,” which aired on Norwood Public Access TV for several years (as well as on five other local towns’ cable access TV stations), followed her passion as a culinary arts student at Blue Hills Regional Technical School in Canton, graduating in 2012. Today, she is eagerly learning the fundamentals of her profession at the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY, one of the most prestigious and selective schools of its kind in the nation. As part of her intensive training, Varitimos, a rising sophomore, is working at the headquarters of Internet search engine Google in Mountain View, CA, in an 18-week externship assisting in the catering department which will end Sept. 1. It’s a great experience and challenge for Varitimos, 18, who has certainly proven in the past that she can confidently master demanding situations. Her TV show was definitely one of those. Truly an entertaining and informative family affair, “Oven Luv’n” (its motto, coined by Varitimos, was “Cooking like a pro doesn’t mean you have to be a pro”) featured Varitimos doing the cooking, helped by her younger brother, Antonio, with their father, Peter, and mother, Laurie,

filming their lighthearted exploits in their home’s kitchen. There was also a colorful website dedicated to the now-concluded show that quotes Varitimos prophetically saying of her hoped-for destiny, “Anything is possible.” What was especially notable about Varitimos, however, even at that young age, was her ability to perform on camera with a cool demeanor that belied her years as she and Antonio prepared such delicacies as spaghetti with peanut curry sauce, easy spinach feta treats, and Chinese stir-fry with dumplings. In fact, the hoopla surrounding “Oven Luv’n” led to a laudatory feature about Varitimos and her family in the Boston Globe on March 12, 2009, which in turn led to an appearance for her on the nationally-syndicated “Rachael Ray Show,” which is filmed in New York. Now, Varitimos’ life revolves around living in a dorm with a roommate and heading to work for a rigorous 7 am to 4 pm daily shift at the so-called Googleplex, home to some 8,000 to 10,000 employees. Along with approximately 20 to 25 other workers in the bakery, Varitimos helps prepare and set out the lunch display in the busy cafeteria. “There’s a lot to do,” she said. “I’m learning a lot, like keeping quality and consistency while doing high-volume production.” Looking back to her Blue Hills

days, Varitimos said that her education there was integral to the success she is enjoying today, particularly the co-op job she had at Dessert Works in Westwood, where she was tasked with decorating and finishing pastries. That practical, handson experience was hugely valuable, Varitimos said, because it gave her a preview of how having a career in the industry would actually be. Being at the Culinary Institute of America is another major step in the progression of her training. With class from 1:30 to 8:30 pm, (the lengthy school year there lasts for 11 months)

it’s a long day of studying. Varitimos’ next foray out of the classroom is slated to happen in her senior year, when she’ll have an opportunity to take a threeweek food, wine, and agriculture trip. During her leisure time, Varitimos said she prefers hanging out with her friends playing card or board games or just driving around. It’s a necessary respite from the hectic schedule she keeps which she admits is demanding for the mind and body. Still, nothing hinders this unflappable dynamo, who said that she “can’t imagine doing any-

thing else in the world” other than cooking. “You really have to love what you do to be able to do the job,” according to Varitimos, who also cites respect for the food you’re working with, dedication, passion, and trusting your ability to make the food the best you can, as critical aspects of attaining greatness in her field. Varitimos’ “grand goal” is to someday open her own bakery, a sweet dream that, judging from what she has accomplished already and what she has on tap for the future, will surely come true.

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Keep it Simple: I recommend loading your plate up with three things: lean protein such as chicken breast, turkey breast, or a lean steak (approx. 4-6 ounces), fresh or frozen vegetables (1-1.5 cups), and fresh fruit (.75-1 cup). Keeping your meal simple will ensure that you feel energized, focused, and healthy. Get Moving: Bring along a backyard game that keeps you moving such as badminton or volleyball. Just because it is a party it doesn’t mean that you have to stay seating, or worse laying down. Remember moving means burning calories! B.Y.O.F.: Bring your own food and drink. The single best way to ensure that your friend or family gathering doesn’t cause you to fall into a downward spiral of food cravings and weight gain is to bring your own food, or even better bring other food choices for everyone at the party. Coordinate with the host and ask them if they would mind if you brought a fresh fruit salad or a healthy salad to share with the guests. Good luck, have fun, and don’t forget the sunscreen! Chrismchugh@getinshapeforwomen.com

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Living Healthy How to Avoid Weekend Warrior Injuries BY JOHN VACOVEC

President and Owner of Physical Therapy and Sports Rehab, Inc. It's important to be physically active, and avoid injuries at the same time. This is especially important for a 'weekend warrior'. If you are sedentary, it's extremely important to plan ahead in order to avoid exercise-related injuries. After all, the human body cannot go from 'inactive' mode to 'weekend warrior' mode in an instant. Exercise intensity must be progressive; otherwise the risk for injury increases. After all, professional athletes prepare for months (sometimes years) to reach a certain level of physical performance. Athletes prepare their bodies for months during the off-season, as they prepare their body for an intense season. Weekend warriors tend to bypass 'preparation' and jump right into intense activity. Common injuries include joint inflammation, muscle tears, and ligament sprains. Most injuries

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2013 Boch Memorial Fund Awards Announced Norwood selectmen recently released the list for the 2013 Andrew and Ernest J. Boch Memorial Fund Awards. The annual donation was initially established in 1997 by legendary car dealer Ernie Boch Sr. in honor of his father, Andrew Boch. After Sr.'s death in 2003, Boch Jr. assumed responsibility for the distribution of funds and awards $30,000 in honor of his family members to the Town of Norwood and local causes and non-profit organizations.

9 Meals on Wheels $500.00

25 Friends Norwood Wrestling $500.00

10 Recreation Department - Dance $400.00

26 Norwood Senior Babe Ruth $1,000.00

11 Norwood High School Gymnastics $500.00

27 Morrill Memorial Lib. Indexing $500.00

12 American Legion Baseball $1,000.00

28 Norwood Gridiron Club $1,000.00

13 American Legion Junior Baseball $1,000.00

29 Challenger Baseball $1,000.00

14 Am. Legion Baseball (Sponsor State Final) $2,000.00

30 Norwood Art Association $500.00

15 Together Yes, Incorporated $400.00

The following is a list of this year's fortunate participants:

31 NHS Fine Arts Winter Guard $200.00

16 United Church - Meals from the Heart $500.00

32 Parents Music Assoc. $500.00

Concerts on the Common $2,000.00

17 Norwood Italian Lodge #1235 $400.00

33 Norwood Share Our Book-Prescott Sch. $500.00

2 Bay State Animal Cooperative $300.00

18 Neponset Valley Humane Society $400.00

34 Morrill Memorial Library-Literary Lunch $400.00

3 NHS Girls Ice Hockey $500.00

19 Outreach Morrill Memorial Lib. $250.00

35 Friends Norwood Girls Lacrosse $500.00

4 Friends of Norwood Cheerleading $500.00

20 Norwood Football Parent Group $500.00

36 NHS Spike-Hers Club $500.00

5 Women's Community Committee $1,000.00

21 Norwood Mustang Hockey Club $500.00

37 Norwood Hoopster Boost-Hers $500.00

6 Norwood Aquatics Club $500.00

22 Friends NHS Girls Soccer $500.00

38 Conservation Commission $2,500.00

7 Norwood Sportsmen's Association $1,500.00

23 The Abundant Table $500.00

8 Ecumenical Food Pantry $3,000.00

24 Norwood Christian PreSchool $750.00

39 Jewish Family & Children $1,000.00

Financial Security for Longer Life Expectancy These days, Americans are living longer, healthier and more productive lives. Thanks primarily to advances in medicine, healthcare, and overall quality of life, average life expectancy has risen steadily and dramatically over the past 50 years. Forty percent of retirement-age men will live to be at least 85, and fiftythree percent of women that age will live to be at least 88. Overall, the average life expectancy in the United States is now 78.6 years, up from 69.7 years in 1960. Retirees and seniors living longer, healthier lives would appear to be a good thing for everyone involved, right? Not so fast, my friends. Without planning properly for it, living long into your “golden years” could quickly go from something you’ve dreamed about to a complete nightmare…particularly if your money dies before you do! As we’ve discussed in previous articles, planning for your family’s financial security is a multifaceted endeavor. From investments to insurance, the probability that you (and your spouse and children) are going to live longer adds a few new wrinkles to that planning process. Below are some suggestions for maximizing your financial security for a longer life expectancy. Re-think “retirement”: It should

seem fairly obvious that the longer you live in retirement, the more money you’ll need to…live in retirement! If you’re approaching traditional retirement age, you may want (or need!) to consider ways of forestalling living off of your retirement savings. For example, can you re-career or work in a more limited capacity for several years beyond traditional retirement age to supplement your income? Can you adjust your investment strategy or portfolio to maximize those additional years spent in the workforce? If you’re a younger investor, can you adjust the scope of your investment strategy, or your career arc, or both, to take into account working longer into your “retirement” years? Plan for the long, long haul: With the help of a certified financial planner, map out a plan for a retirement period that lasts well into your 80s, and perhaps even into your 90s. Strive to understand the implications of long life expectancy on the principal balance of your nest egg; your goal should be to formulate a plan which allows you to live off a reasonable income stream for as long as you can before spending down the principal balance of your investments. Remember that time, in this instance, works just as easily against the value of your portfolio as it does in favor. Al-

though we don’t mean it negatively in this sense…plan for the “worst-case scenario!” Consider “longevity insurance”: Like a private pension - longevity insurance is another option for retirees seeking to turn their savings into a steady income stream throughout retirement. Unlike other strategies, annuities can offer a guaranteed income stream that will last as long as you and your spouse live if set up properly. With an immediate fixed annuity, you “buy it, set it and forget it.” As long as the insurance company remains solvent, annuity owners generally get a check for the same amount every month – they can even set up payments to last as long as they live, so that the longer they live, the more valuable the annuity becomes. They can also be set up to continue to pay to the surviving spouse in the event of death. Consider diversifying your investment strategy to include fixed-income annuities as part of your “worst-case scenario” plan- Bill Newell ning. For more information about financial planning for longer life expectancy, including information on how we address this issue through our investment methodology, we invite you to visit our blog www.atlanticcapitalmanagement.com.

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The Beginning of School is Just Around the Corner! While there is still a lot of summer left to be enjoyed, many parents are already starting to prepare their fall schedules. Below is a listing of exactly when Norwood's school year begins.

Monday, August 26-30, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Kindergarten Registration Willett For new residents to Norwood or anyone who missed kindergarten registration in February, you may register your child for kindergarten at the Willett Early Childhood Center, 100 Westover Pkwy. All registration information is available at, www.norwoodma.gov, click on Schools, Norwood Public Schools, Family Resources, Registration/Enrollment.

Tuesday, August 27, 8:30-9:30 a.m. Norwood High School Freshmen Orientation Norwood High School Auditorium

Freshmen students and parents are invited to attend.

Monday, September 2 School Closed

Tuesday, September 3 Teacher Orientation Students not in session

Wednesday, September 4 Grades 1-12 Begin School Preschool Parent Information Night 5:30-6 p.m. Willett Cafeteria Meet the preschool teachers and learn about the preschool program. Kindergarten Parents Information Night (M-Z))

6-6:30 p.m. Willett Cafeteria Join the principal, PTO parents, and a representative from food services to hear about the kindergarten program. Kindergarten Parents Information Night (A-L) 6:30-7 p.m. Willett Cafeteria Join the principal, PTO parents, and a representative from food services to hear about the kindergarten program.

Friday, September 6 Kindergarten & Preschool Orientation

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Opening Soon: Orange Leaf Frozen Yogart Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt is the fastest-growing self-serve yogurt shop in New England, and this August it's coming to Norwood, Mass. CEO Reese Travis bought the franchise in 2010 with only 15 stores. In just over three short years, the franchise has grown to 285 stores open with over 100 more in the pipeline. Frozen Yogurt is a healthier alternative to ice cream at 45 calories or less per ounce. With over 70 flavors to choose from, store owners pick 16 at a time to create their own unique lineup based on local customer demand. Included in those flavors are no-sugar-added, gluten-free and dairy-free alternatives to satisfy everyone's sweet tooth. Customized with a generous selection of over 20 do-it-yourself toppings, ranging from fruit and nuts to cereal and candy bars, customers are encouraged to create a froyo masterpiece as innocent or indulgent as they please. Franchisees Mario and Cheryl Costa are residents of Norwood who decided franchising with Orange Leaf was something they wanted to do after visiting the store in Canton, Mass. "Each time we were in there, whether it was snowing, raining or a perfectly sunny day, the

store was busy with smiling faces," said Costa. "We wanted to bring that bright, fun, friendly atmosphere to Norwood because it's a place for kids, adults and families to hang out and enjoy great frozen yogurt. We were taught in training to follow the three C's: Cleanliness, Customer service and Community and that's what we intend to do. We plan on doing community give-back days where a sports team, school or organization can come into our store on a Monday or Tuesday night and get back a percentage of sales for there particular organization. It's a way for us to get involved and give back to our community. With three children in the Norwood school system, we look forward to helping the schools out as much as we can." The Norwood location is at 38 Vanderbilt Avenue. If you're interested in participating in a give-back day, call the store 781-762-8020 or email the owners at OrangeleafNorwood@aol.com. Check us out on Facebook @Orangeleafnorwood for periodic promotions. At Orange Leaf, we don't just call ourselves America's Frozen Yogurt - we are America's Frozen Yogurt.

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Page 22 August 1 campfire evening storytimes morrill memorial library 7 p.m. Sing around the "campfire" and tell campfire tales. Don't forget to wear your pajamas and bring your teddy bears! Ages 3 -6 and their families. Snack provided. national alliance for the mentally ill monthly meeting Norwood Hospital, Cafeteria A 7 p.m. The alliance is composed of families who find mutual support and join together to advocate for their loved ones. All families dealing with mental illness are invited. For more information, call Ray at 508668-2941. August 2 Picnic storytime Morrill Memorial Library 11:30 a.m. Enjoy your lunch while listening to stories, then join in for some outdoor activities including the parachute, bubbles, and more at the Bond Street Tot Lot. Ages 3-6 and their families. August 3 american red cross blood drive Boch Honda, 279 Bos.-Prov. Hgwy., Rte. 1 8 a.m.-2 p.m. August 4 concert on the common Norwood Town Common 7-9 p.m. The Compaq Big Band will perform. Rain or shine. August 5 carillon concert on the common Tilton Memorial Carillon 7-8 p.m. Gordon Slater, Ottawa, Canada, will perform.

August 6 norwood Farmer's market Norwood Town Common 12-5:30 p.m. Enjoy a variety of delicious, fresh local produce, fish, homemade breads, wine, cheese and organic foods. At 2 p.m., Music by Mike Delaney and cooking demonstration with Chef Angela Whiford-Downing of Lovin The Oven. August 7 children's arts & crafts Morrill Memorial Library 10 a.m.-12 noon Drop-in each week to create a unique craft. Ages 5 and older. summer Film Fest Morrill Memorial Library 6:30 p.m. This week's film is Chicago (2002), starring Renee Zellweger, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Richard Gere, and Queen Latifah. Sign up by calling the library (781-7690200, x110 or 222) or stop by the Reference or Information desk. Popcorn will be served courtesy of the Bellingham Regal Cinemas. norwood summerfest Town Common 7-9 p.m. Blue Sky performs. August 9 Picnic storytime Morrill Memorial Library 11:30 a.m. Enjoy your lunch while listening to stories, then join in for some outdoor activities including the parachute, bubbles, and more at the Bond Street Tot Lot. Ages 3-6 and their families. August 11 concert on the common Norwood Town Common 7-9 p.m. The Olde Kids on the Block will perform. Rain or shine.

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Calendar August 12 lucy the r.e.a.d. dog Morrill Memorial Library 11 a.m. Lucy is a trained companion dog who loves to listen to children read. Bring your favorite book or borrow one from the library. For beginner readers and older. Registration required. carillon concert on the common Tilton Memorial Carillon 7-8 p.m. Philippe Beullens, Mechelen, Belgium, will perform. August 13 the music lady: carol Kingsbury Morrill Memorial Library 10 a.m. Preschoolers can sing and dance at this entertaining show. For preschoolers and their families. Registration required norwood Farmer's market Norwood Town Common 12-5:30 p.m. Enjoy a variety of delicious, fresh local produce, fish, homemade breads, wine, cheese and organic foods. At 3 p.m., story time with Kelly Unsworth from the Morrill Memorial Library and live music 35 p.m., by Barzin, Cummings and Young. Farmer's Friends Morrill Memorial Library 3 p.m. These storytimes, which will take place at the Farmers Market, will include stories and activities with farming themes. Ages 3 -6 and their families. August 14 children's arts & crafts Morrill Memorial Library 10 a.m.-12 noon Drop-in each week to create a unique craft. Ages 5 and older. summer Film Fest Morrill Memorial Library 6:30 p.m. This week's film is Evita (1996) starring Madonna, Antonio Banderas, and Jonathan Price. Sign up by calling the library (781-7690200, x110 or 222) or stop by the Reference or Information desk. Popcorn will be served courtesy of the Bellingham Regal Cinemas. norwood summerfest Town Common 7-9 p.m. Face Value performs.

children's bingo Morrill Memorial Library 7 p.m. Join in for some good 'ole fashioned fun. Prizes awarded! Grades: 1 and older. Registration required. August 16 Picnic storytime Morrill Memorial Library 11:30 a.m. Enjoy your lunch while listening to stories, then join in for some outdoor activities including the parachute, bubbles, and more at the Bond Street Tot Lot. Ages 3-6 and their families. August 19 carillon concert on the common Tilton Memorial Carillon 7-8 p.m. Lee B. Leach, Norwood, will perform.

August 1, 2013 lena Bonham Carter, and Sacha Baron Cohen.Sign up by calling the library (781-769-0200, x110 or 222) or stop by the Reference or Information desk. Popcorn will be served courtesy of the Bellingham Regal Cinemas. norwood summerfest Town Common 7-9 p.m. Jumpin Juba performs. August 23 museum of science Presents: dig into dinosaurs Morrill Memorial Library 10 a.m., 11 a.m. Finish up your summer reading program at this hands-on program and explore the world of dinosaurs through fossils and your own mini excavation site. (There will be 4 shows offered in total on the same day.) Ages 5 and older. Registration required.

August 20 lego mania Morrill Memorial Library 11 a.m. On your mark, get set, BUILD! Construct your best Lego creation and bring it to the library for this friendly competition. Certificates and prizes will be awarded. "Digging" themes are encouraged. Ages 5 and older. Registration required.

Picnic storytime Morrill Memorial Library 11:30 a.m. Enjoy your lunch while listening to stories, then join in for some outdoor activities including the parachute, bubbles, and more at the Bond Street Tot Lot. Ages 3-6 and their families.

norwood Farmer's market Norwood Town Common 12-5:30 p.m. Enjoy a variety of delicious, fresh local produce, fish, homemade breads, wine, cheese and organic foods. At 2 p.m., cooking demonstration on healthy recipes by Norwood Hospital dietitian Caitlin Melia.

museum of science Presents: dig into dinosaurs Morrill Memorial Library 1 p.m., 2 p.m. Finish up your summer reading program at this hands-on program and explore the world of dinosaurs through fossils and your own mini excavation site. (There will be 4 shows offered in total on the same day.) Ages 5 and older. Registration required.

August 21 children's arts & crafts Morrill Memorial Library 10 a.m.-12 noon Drop-in each week to create a unique craft. Ages 5 and older. stitch therapy Morrill Memorial Library 6:30 p.m. Knitters, crocheters, cross stitchers and all others interested in needlecrafts will meet in the Trustees Meeting Room from 6:30 - 8:30 pm. The group will begin be offered on fourth Wednesday of each month through September. the fourth Wednesday in October. Bring your projects. broadway musical on the big screen Morrill Memorial Library 6:30 p.m. This week's film is Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007), starring Johnny Depp, He-

August 25 concert on the common Norwood Town Common 7-9 p.m. The Bridgewater Antiphonal Brass Society will perform. Rain or shine. August 27 norwood Farmer's market Norwood Town Common 12-5:30 p.m. Enjoy a variety of delicious, fresh local produce, fish, homemade breads, wine, cheese and organic foods. From 3:30-5:30 p.m., hair art for kids by Escada Hair & Beauty Spa. August 28 norwood summerfest Town Common 7-9 p.m. Rick Barron & The Quavers perform.

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DIAMONDBACKS - 2013 Babe Ruth League - TOWN CHAMPS! In a hard-fought final series, the Diamondbacks defeated the Reds in a winner-take-all game three to win the Bud Williams Division Town Championship. The DBacks were managed by Dan Vitt and BillFitzgerald. The hustling Reds won game one of the series, and the D-Backs roared back to win the final two games behind the pitching of 15-year-olds Josh Boyle, Javier Rodriquez and John Stanley. The offense was led by Tom Driscoll, Dan Curley, Janelle Kelleher and Mike Carr,

with great defense by the Waitekus Brothers; every ballplayer contributed to the championship. The championship D-Backs team: 15-year-olds: Josh Boyle, Dan Curley, Sean Donoghue, DanMetayer, Javier Rodriguez, John Stanley and Jack Waitekus

13-year-olds: Janelle Kelleher (the only girl in Norwood Babe Ruth), Josh Poirier, Ryan Stanley, Billy Thomasello and Aaron Waitekus. The D-Backs finished the season with a 14-3 record. The coaches promised to return to defend the trophy in 2014.

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Jill Shepherd - Norwood Softball It wasn’t that she wanted to play the sport because she liked it; in fact, she really didn’t know that much about it. All that mattered was that her older sister was playing softball, so Norwood’s Jill Shepherd wanted to play softball too.

striking everyone out my Dad thought I should take lessons,” Shepherd said. “Then in the seventh and eighth grade I had a hip and a knee injury. The PT made my legs stronger. I began learning more pitches and began to notice that I was doing really well.”

“I was in second grade when I started playing softball,” Shepherd said. “My older sister (Stacey who’s four years older) played it and I wanted to be just like her.”

Upon entering Norwood High School, Shepherd played her freshman year with the junior varsity team, where she lost only two games. As a sophomore she was elevated to the varsity squad where she saw time in the outfield. It wasn’t until her junior year when she finally got her chance in the pitching circle, but once again had to endure an injury, this time to her shoulder.

Luckily for Norwood, as Shepherd turned into a bona fide softball pitcher who will take her talents to the University of Massachusetts, Boston next fall. After getting her start in town softball, Shepherd became serious about softball when she began playing in 6th grade for the Mass. Drifters, an AAU team out of Bridgewater. She then moved onto the Northern Crush, where she still plays today. “When I was young, I played all over the place; caught, pitched, played shortstop, but when I began

“There was no way I was making the varsity team with two amazing pitchers up there already,” Shepherd said. “Then in my junior year I had shoulder surgery and the PT made my upper body stronger to go with my legs. I finished the year 8-2.”

This past season she was able to get through the entire season unscathed and helped Norwood (146) advance into the Division 1 South Tournament, where they eventually fell to King Philip 3-1 after blanking Brockton in the first round. Shepherd and her Mustang teammates were looking forward to the tournament rematch with the Warriors. Two years earlier, KP defeated the Mustangs 4-2 for the Division 1 South Championship en route to their second straight state championship. “When I was a sophomore we lost to KP in a crazy close game,”

Shepherd said. “When we found out that we were playing King Philip this year, we were like, this is our revenge. Unfortunately, we lost 3-1, but we were pleased with our performance. It was another crazy close game.” As a two-time Bay State Conference All Star that averaged 6 strikeouts a game, in her 14 wins this year Norwood Coach Carol Savino was thrilled with the effort Shepherd gave her in the circle the past two seasons, despite her injuries. “I think the shoulder injury from last year was still bothering her a little, but she pitched through it, especially when our other pitcher

(Kate O’Donnell) went down with mono,” the Coach said. “If Jill couldn’t have gone we would have had to call up a freshman from the JV team. It was her drive and desire that got her through the season. With that shoulder still hurting – she somehow found a way to help get us into the tournament.” After having met the UMASS Coach when she was 14 and participating in some clinics with her, Shepherd realized there was nowhere else that she wanted to play softball in college. She’s hoping to make it as a pitcher for the Beacons, but wouldn’t mind playing the field if it came down to not playing at all.

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Anthony Perriello Norwood Baseball BY CHRISTOPHER TREMBLAY What began as a chance to be around his cousin and around the diamond with his baseball team, quickly turned into an everlasting passion for America’s game. Now over a decade later, Norwood’s Anthony Perriello has not only crafted his skills on the high school level, but will get a chance to play baseball on the collegiate level. The Norwood resident will take his baseball skills to the diamond in Troy NY, where he will get to display his baseball skills for Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, a Division 3 school playing in the Liberty League. “I was around four or five when I was the bat boy for my cousin’s team,” Perriello said. “From the get go it gave me a good taste for the game and soon after I began to

follow it. I began with Norwood tball and grew from there.”

said. "I think that was the main reason why I got the call up midway through my freshman season."

Early on, Perriello was different from the other kids. He was content to play the outfield with pride. The Norwood youngster was not interested in playing one of the glamorous infield positions like so many of his peers. He just wanted to play the sport that felt so dear to his heart. “It was just one of those things," Perriello said. "I started as an outfield and always liked the position. I tried playing the infield, but it just didn’t feel comfortable there. The best fit for the team is the outfield, where I can cover a decent amount of ground and have good arm strength. I made the outfield my home.” While right field may be Perriello’s home on the field, his high

school coach believes there is more to him than just his game. “He is a great right fielder with a strong arm,” Norwood Coach Kevin Igoe said. “But what’s even stronger is his leadership and his work ethic is unbelievable. As good as a hitter he is, that’s his second best trait; leadership is his top quality.” During his freshman year at Norwood, Perriello made the junior varsity baseball team, but before the season was over he found his way to the varsity squad. He originally made his way into the lineup as a DH, but eventually found his spot in right field for the Mustangs. “In terms of hitting, I consider myself a power hitter, Perriello

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As a sophomore in his first full season with the varsity team, the right fielder hit .341, improved to .350 his junior year and batted a blistering .507 this past season. Although he has launched a few homeruns over the fence in the past, Perriello considers himself to be one that drives the ball for average. “Hitting HR’s is great, but they’re short lived,” he said. “Hitting for average shows you’re in it for the team day in and day out. “ At 6’1” and 225 lbs, the Norwood outfielder swings the bat with authority, but there are things that really bother his coach. “You wouldn’t believe me if I told you, you have to see it to believe it – every one of his hits is a rocket,” Igoe said. “Although he loves the sport and is a tremendous baseball player, he does have his flaws. His worse attribute is that he is a Yankees fan, and the only Yankee fan that I’ll consider talking to.” One of the things that makes Perriello’s batting averages even more impressive is his ability do it with a wood bat compared to many others who are still using aluminum bats on the high school level.

Some years ago, the Bay State Conference decided to go with wood bats after a serious injury. When Perriello made it to high school, he had to drop the aluminum bat that he was used to using the past eight years and pick up a wood bat. “It was difficult at first because you grow up using a metal bat and then you get to the high school and you have to change, but you get use to it,” he said. “I feel using a wood bat is more rewarding as you are actually earning your hits unlike with a metal bat where you just have to stick it out and make contact and you have a hit. Wood bats really stress the importance of contact.” As he prepares to make the jump to collegiate ball, the former Mustang is playing for the Norwood Legion team before heading to New York. Once he gets to RPI, he’ll participate in the school’s fall ball and work out programs as he gears up for the spring season. “It’ll be a whole new level that I’ll need to once again adjust to, but I’ll get use to it,” Perriello said. “With a lot of hard work and preparation I will get there, and come spring I hope that I can secure a starting spot on the team.” There haven’t been any challenges in the past that have deterred Perriello from getting where he wants to be, why should this be any different.

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Recent Adoption Success: Look here, Belle has truly come into her own. Her original handicapped owner reluctantly had to surrender her when she was evicted from her home. She sought the assistance from BSAC as “Nokill” option for Belle. Belle was adopted in May. She Belle has found a new human companion who gives her all the attention she so deserves. She has started piano lessons and has big plans for her future! Thank you for adopting Belle.

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Out and About Beat the Heat Up until I was nine years old, we lived on the third floor of a triple decker in Jamaica Plain. Then, and now, I knew one thing-heat really, truly rises. If I remember correctly, we had approximately two fans. One was a window fan; where it went, we followed suit. It would start in the living room and by bedtime make its way into our bedroom. It didn’t cool anything at all, but boy did it make cool echoing noises when you yelled into it. I can’t forget the oscillating fan. It also weighed quite a bit. So much so, that unlike the box fan, it stayed in the living room at least until October. Or whenever my mother got sick of looking at it. The oscillating fan defeated the purpose of cooling down. It moved, we moved. Based on its setting, it had the potential of an aerobic workout. I still detest those fans. There was no central air conditioning. If you wanted to cool off, you headed to the supermarket. You posed in the frozen food aisle pretending to buy popsicles if an employee walked by, but in reality you just kept putting your head in the freezer until either frostbite set in or you were thrown out of the store.

When the hubby and I bought our first house, it had no central air. We bought fans for every room (and not the oscillating kind). At the time we were house poor. So many nights were spent sleeping in the finished basement with the fans blasting. Eventually we bought an air conditioner for the kitchen window. Our house was so small that it cooled the place quickly. When the kids came along we’d all camp out in the living room enjoying the air conditioner-and each other’s company. We moved to Norwood the year my eldest child started first grade. I decided to have a bunch of kiddies over to play on the last day of school. They were having a grand time playing outside in the sun, until one asked if he could come inside because “It was hot out and my house had air conditioning.” I turned on the sprinkler, handed out popsicles, and watched the clock slowly tick by- waiting patiently for the playdate to end. Many of our friends have central air- and no we didn’t become friends with them for their air condi-

tioners (although there are perks). Unfortunately for us, the house isn’t set up for central air. So just like long ago, we have to wing it. Remembering the long ago lesson that heat wickedly rises –we have three air conditioners and three box fans. When things are mildly hot, the kiddies use the fans in their respectable rooms. However, when it is stifling hot, they bond in two bedrooms using a rollaway bed. I don’t think they argue about this. And if they do, hubby and I have our own AC- so we don’t hear it. And I’m okay with that. About five years ago, we bought an enormous air conditioner for our first floor. Of course electrical rewiring needed to be done. The thing needed brackets, screws, and good healthy backs for installation. This year, I am happy to say that our five year old AC is doing a great job chilling out the house. Thank goodness too- I didn’t’ want to risk another summer of getting thrown out of Stop and Shop for staying too long in the frozen food aisle. Dawn C. Fitzgerald is a freelance writer. She’d love to hear your comments at dawncfitz@yahoo.com

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Obituaries hawley (leblanc), marguerite "Peggy", 87, of walpole, former lifelong resident of Norwood, died Wednesday, July 17, after a long illness. Beloved wife of the late Neil G. Hawley, Jr. of Norwood, dear mother of Dr. Thomas Hawley and Carol Boisen, Diane and Robert Pinette, Jr., Linda and Steve Davenport , all of Norwood, Dr. David Hawley and Leisa Weld of Victoria, BC, Canada, Carol and Scott Scrima of Hollis, NH, June and Robert Todd Steinweg, of Arnold, MD, and Janet and Andrew Michienzi of Needham and sister to Harold and Marian Leblanc of Palm Desert, CA, Paul and Martha Leblanc of Dennis Port, MA, Harvey and Pat Leblanc of Norwood, MA. Peggy is also survived by 22 grandchildren, three greatgranddaughters and many nieces and nephews. She was born in St. John, New Brunswick, Canada, into one of the first Acadian families to settle in North America. She moved as a young child to Long Island, NY then settled in Norwood in her teens. Peggy loved spending time with her family, visiting Cape Cod and Florida, eating seafood, spending time by the ocean, taking cruises and dancing with Neil. She read two newspapers daily. She served for many years as a LPN and later as a volunteer at Norwood Hospital. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 27, at 10:00 AM from the Gillooly Funeral Home, 126 Walpole St., (Rt. 1A) NORWOOD, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM in St. Catherine of Siena Church, Norwood. Burial

will follow at Highland Cemetery, Norwood. Relatives and friends are kindly invited. The family will receive visitors on Friday, July 26, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the International Waldenstrom's Macroglobulinemia Foundation, www.iwmf.com, or a charity of your choice.

Burial will follow in Highland Cemetery, Norwood. Relatives and friends are invited and may call on Monday, July 22, from 4:00-8:00 PM at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to The Wounded Warrior Project P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS, 66675 or at www.woundedwarriorproject.org.

James mcdonough, Joseph, Jr., "Jaja", 80, of norwood, retired to Rockland, and formerly of West Roxbury, Thursday, July 18. Born in Boston, on May 23, 1933, he was the son of the late James J. McDonough, Sr. and Rose (Sowienska) McDonough. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict and worked at New England Telephone for over 40 years prior to his retirement. He was the beloved husband of Maureen (O'Sullivan) for 57 years; the devoted father of James J. McDonough, III, of Washington, Michael McDonough of Plainville, John McDonough of Quincy; Nancy and her husband Larry Scarnici of Quincy, and the late Kevin McDonough; the cherished grandfather of Ji, Grace, Karen, Kevin, Sean, Lauren, Jennifer and Lorenzo; the dear brother of Mary Buckley of Middleborough, Richard McDonough of Westwood, Daniel E. McDonough of Weymouth, and the late Patricia Coyne. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, July 23, at 8:00 AM from the Gillooly Funeral Home, 126 Walpole Street (Rte. 1A), NORWOOD, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:00 AM at St. Catherine of Siena Church, 547 Washington St., Norwood.

Pasco, demetra "Janet," 97, of norwood, Thursday, July 18. Born in Boston on April 22, 1916, she was the daughter of the late Daniel Pasco and Nicoletta (Dressios). She was the dear sister of the late Georgia Edwards, the late Peter, Alexandra, George, Nicholas, John, and Charles Pasco, sister-law of Catherine Pasco of West Roxbury and Helen Pasco of PA, the loving aunt of her caretaker, Carol J. Edwards, with whom she lived, Robert Pasco of W. Roxbury, David Pasco of Concord, Linda Hamilton of NY, Daniel Pasco of NY, Gary Pasco of NY, Nicole Parrish of WV, Gregory Pasco of VA, Loretta McCleary of PA, and John Pasco of AZ. An avid Red Sox fan, Janet worked at Sears in Natick for many years and during the war she worked at Holster-Cabot in Jamaica Plain. Janet's funeral will be held on Wednesday, July 24, at 10:00 AM from the the Gillooly Funeral Home, 126 Walpole St., (Rt. 1A) NORWOOD , followed by a Funeral Service at 11:00 AM in St. Nectarios Church, 39 Belgrade Ave., Roslindale, MA. Interment will follow in Highland Cemetery, Norwood. Visiting hours are Tuesday, July 23 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the funeral home.

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the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Mary's memory to Newton Wellesley Weston Committee for Community Living, Inc., or, "NWW Committee,", 1301 Centre Street, Newton, MA 02459. BYRNE, Robert J., 78, of Martha's Vineyard, and formerly of Walpole and Cambridge, passed away Tuesday, July 16, surrounded by his family. Born in Boston on December 25, 1934, he was the son of the late James Byrne and Mildred (Brennan). He graduated from St. Mary High School and Boston College. An avid Red Sox fan, he was a systems analyst for NStar, formerly Boston Edison, for over 40 years until his retirement in 1995. He was the loving father of Donna and her husband Frank Whitehead of Plainville, Katherine and her husband, Anthony Cordray of West Tisbury, Lynda and her husband Richard Hinkson, Jr. of Norwood, and Mary Byrne and her husband Mark Hinderlie of Somerville; the dear brother of Margaret and her husband Thomas Fitzgerald of Reading, the late Elizabeth, James, Edward, Thomas, and Jack Byrne; the cherished grandfather of Alex, Emily, Max, Victoria, Anna and Elizabeth; the former husband of Frances (Geogheghan) Byrne of Boston, and the uncle to many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 20, at 8:30 AM from the Gillooly Funeral Home, 126 Walpole Street (Rte. 1A), Norwood, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM in St. Theresa of Avila Parish, 10 St. Theresa Ave., West Roxbury. Burial will be private. Relatives and friends are invited and may call on Friday, July 19, from 4:00-8:00 PM at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made in Robert's memory to the Alzheimer's Association, Massachusetts/New Hampshire, 480 Pleasant Street, Watertown, MA 02472 or at www.alz.org. STRESSENGER, Shirley Ann (Cudmore) of Norwood, formerly of Sharon, passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2013.

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Obituaries Beloved wife of the late John B. Stressenger, Jr.; loving mother of Michael Stressenger of Fitchburg, Joan Stressenger of Aurora, CO, and Leslie Stressenger of Quincy; devoted sister of Iona MacDonald of Avon, Kathryn DeMoss of Westport, Ruth Cudmore of N. Attleboro, and the late James Cudmore; dear aunt of Patricia Lewis of N. Dartmouth. Shirley's funeral will be held on Thursday, July 18th at 11:00am in the Gillooly Funeral Home, 126 Walpole Street (Rte. 1A), Norwood. Interment will follow in Rock Ridge Cemetery, Sharon. There will be no public calling hours. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701. SPRAGUE, Leonard M., Jr. Following years of treatment for diabetes Len succumbed to the ravages of the disease on Saturday July 13, 2013. Len was the husband of the late Marion (Flaherty). He is survived by two daughters, Susan M. of New York City, and Mary Jane Bradley and her husband John of Ashburnham, MA; two grand-daughters, Megan Bradley-Liles and her husband Joshua, and Maeve Bradley; a great grand-daughter, Marion Lucille Liles, and an extended family of beloved nieces and nephews. He was also the brother of the late Eleanor Connolly and Virginia McGrath. A Marine Corps Veteran, Len survived some of the most intense battles of the pacific campaign. After participating in the Japanese Surrender Ceremony aboard the U.S.S. Missouri and the victory parade in New York City, he was honorably discharged in November 1945. Len returned to employment at the then New England Telephone Company in December 1945. After many years of frustrating efforts, he led a successful campaign to affiliate his fellow employees with the I.B.E.W. in 1970. He is a charter member of the I.B.E.W. Local 2222 and

served as their first business manager. Len retired from AT&T in 1988 after 45 years of service. Following a Mass of Resurrection at Saint Timothy Church on Nichols Street in Norwood on Wednesday morning, July 17, at 10 o'clock; Len will be laid to rest beside his beloved Marion in Highland Cemetery. LUNDIN, John "Jack" P., 71, of Norwood, suddenly, July 10, at his home in Norwood. Born in Worcester on March 17, 1942, the son of the late Viola (Miller) Lundin, he graduated from Auburn High School with the class of 1960. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps and was a member of the Teamsters Union for many years. Jack was the beloved husband of the late Julia (Finnegan), the loving father of Christopher Lundin of Foxboro, Michael Lundin and his wife Laney, and Chloe Lundin, all of Norwood, the dear brother of Robert Boudreau of Shrewsbury, the cherished grandfather of Sadie and Genevieve Lundin, and the uncle of several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, July 16, at 9:00 AM from the Gillooly Funeral Home, 126 Walpole Street (Rte. 1A), Norwood, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated on at 10:00 AM at St. Timothy Church, 650 Nichols St., Norwood. Burial will fol-

low in Highland Cemetery, Norwood. Relatives and friends may call on Monday, July 15, from 4:00 to 8:00 PM at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made in Jack's memory to the Jimmy Fund, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284-9168 or at www.jimmyfund.org. O'NEILL, Mary E. (Curry), 92, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, July 9, at the Sunrise Assisted Living of Norwood surrounded by her family. Born in Wellesley on July 12, 1920, she was the daughter of the late Thomas E. Curry and Rose E. (McMahan) and the beloved wife of the late Charles E. O'Neill. Mary worked as an administrative assistant in the Physics Department of Wellesley College during WWII, where some of the physicists worked on the Manhattan Project. Primarily a homemaker, she also volunteered as Secretary for the Northeast Region of the National Association of Retired Federal Employees, working with her husband, who was an officer. Mary was the loving mother of William O'Neill and his wife, Margaret, of Merrimack, NH, Joseph O'Neill and his wife, Faye, of Amherst, NH, Richard O'Neill and his wife, Betsy, of Jaffrey, NH, Mary and her late husband, Walter Cantarow, of Norwood, and Paul O'Neill and his wife, Christine, of Bridgewater; the dear sister

of Phil Curry of Marblehead and the late Thomas "Bud" Curry; the cherished grandmother of Rebecca Burstein, Bridget O'Neill and her husband, Clif Morlan, Kelly, Katherine, and Kimberly O'Neill, Joshua Cucinotta and his wife, Trisha, Jeremy Cantarow and his wife Melissa, Madelyn Cantarow, Edwin Perry and his wife, Kristen, Daniel Perry , Joshua Perry and his wife Adriana, Michael Dunham and his wife, Rachel, and the late Frankie Dunham, and 17 great-grandchildren; and the aunt to several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Monday, July 15, at 9:00 AM from the Gillooly Funeral Home, 126 Walpole Street (Rte. 1A), Norwood, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM in St. Denis Church, 157 Washington St., Westwood. Interment will follow the Mass in Mt. Calvary, Cemetery, Roslindale. Relatives and friends are invited and may call on Sunday, July 14, from 2:006:00 PM at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Mary's memory to Compassionate Care Hospice, 800 W. Cummings Park, Ste 3400, Woburn, MA 01801 or to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 417005, Boston, MA. 02241-7005 or at www.heart.org. or to Sunrise of Norwood Activities Dept., 86 Saunders Road, Norwood, MA 02062.

ZAJAC, Frederick A., age 82, of Franklin, former longtime resident of Norwood, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, on July 1, 2013. Mr. Zajac was a veteran of the Korean War, serving in the U.S. Navy. Beloved husband of Mona (Crowley) Zajac; loving father of Cathleen Pellegrine and her husband William of Norwood, Frederick A. Zajac, Jr. and his wife Barbara of Medfield, Janice Ciannavei and her husband Peter of Wrentham, and Michelle Breen and her husband Lawrence of Franklin; cherished grandfather of Michael, David, Monica, Julie, Marissa, Matthew, Abigail, Meghan, and Patrick; proud great-grandfather of Isabella and Anthony. He is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 6th at 9:00am from the Gillooly Funeral Home, 126 Walpole Street (Rte. 1A), Norwood, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00am in St. Timothy's Church, 650 Nichols Street, Norwood. Interment will follow the Mass in Highland Cemetery, Norwood. Relatives and friends are invited and may call on Friday, July 5th from 4:008:00pm at the funeral home.

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Norwood Single Family Homes Currently on the Real Estate Market Status Address Town 308 Lenox st U:308 Norwood, MA ACT ACT Truman Realty (617) 924-6000 List Agent: Michael Truman ACT 365 Nahatan St Norwood, MA ACT Keller Williams Realty Boston South West (781) 251-2101 List Agent: Joseph Delaney ACT 123 Neponset St Norwood, MA ACT Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Dedham (781) 326-2300 List Agent: Anne Fahy ACT 67 Tremont Street Norwood, MA ACT Century 21 American Properties (508) 668-8800 Ext. 43 List Agent: Janet Robinson ACT 65 Hillshire Ln Norwood, MA ACT Prudential Page Realty (508) 359-2331 List Agent: Henry F. McNealy 115 GARFIELD AVENUE Norwood, MA ACT ACT Camber Real Estate, Inc. (781) 828-2398 List Agent: Evan Gavrilles ACT 17 Sunset Ave Norwood, MA ACT Partners Realty Advisors, Inc (508) 653-2400 List Agent: Varghese Francis ACT 15 Pellana Rd Norwood, MA ACT Success! Real Estate (781) 848-9064 List Agent: Kathleen Sullivan ACT 87 Cameron Rd Norwood, MA ACT Stonehurst Real Estate Group (781) 549-7511 List Agent: Silvia Sandoval ACT 26 Andrews Street Norwood, MA ACT Hammond Residential R. E. (617) 731-4644 List Agent: Bridget Walsh Graham ACT 55 Brookfield Rd Norwood, MA ACT Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Dedham (781) 326-2300 List Agent: Anne Fahy ACT 144 Arnold Road Norwood, MA ACT Christopher P. Olson (774) 215-1000 List Agent: Christopher Olson ACT 67 ADAMS STREET Norwood, MA ACT Camber Real Estate, Inc. (781) 828-2398 List Agent: Anthony Camarra ACT 11 McKinley Norwood, MA ACT Prudential Prime Properties (508) 747-1047 List Agent: Charles McIsaac 69 HICKORY Road Norwood, MA ACT ACT Conway - West Roxbury (617) 469-9200 List Agent: Richard Carlo ACT 29 3rd Norwood, MA ACT Keller Williams Realty Boston South West (781) 251-2101 List Agent: Jane Cowperthwaite ACT 48 Hampden Dr Norwood, MA ACT RE/MAX Executive Realty (508) 359-1100 Ext. 5012 List Agent: The Results Team ACT 49 Winfield St Norwood, MA ACT LeRoux Realty Group (508) 847-2321 List Agent: Dennis Leroux ACT 190 Vernon Street Norwood, MA ACT Norfolk Realty (781) 975-0717 List Agent: Arthur Stratford ACT 90 Bond Street Norwood, MA ACT RE/MAX Real Estate Center (781) 762-1945 List Agent: Carolyn Griffin ACT 133 Devon Rd Norwood, MA ACT Keller Williams Realty Boston South West (781) 251-2101 List Agent: Ann Wood ACT 21 Eisenhower Rd Norwood, MA ACT William Raveis Delta REALTORS 速 (508) 359-7351 List Agent: Kimberly Brady ACT 55 Countryside Ln Norwood, MA ACT RE/MAX Real Estate Center (781) 762-1945 List Agent: Julie Gross ACT 55 Lane Dr Norwood, MA ACT ERA Key Realty Services-Bay State Group (508) 376-8200 List Agent: Eugene Capozzoli ACT 24 Cleveland Norwood, MA ACT RE/MAX Real Estate Center (508) 668-4634 List Agent: Robert Hardiman ACT 28 Hemlock Street Norwood, MA ACT Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Westwood (781) 320-0550 List Agent: Valerie Smith ACT 68 Garfield Ave Norwood, MA ACT Property Navigator (508) 851-0605 List Agent: Maurice Fraone ACT 9 Chatham Rd Norwood, MA ACT William Raveis R. E. & Home Services (617) 731-7737 List Agent: Andrew Lau ACT 66 FISHER STREET Norwood, MA ACT RE/MAX Real Estate Center (508) 668-4634 List Agent: Fran Mcdavitt ACT 62 Walpole St Norwood, MA ACT RE/MAX Real Estate Center (781) 762-1945 List Agent: Julie Gross ACT 3 Chatham Rd Norwood, MA ACT Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Westwood (781) 320-0550 List Agent: Charlene Lyons ACT 16 Ash Rd Norwood, MA ACT F.A. Realty Associates (617) 391-7437 List Agent: Lewis Fojtik ACT 48 Pine St Norwood, MA ACT McNulty REALTORS (781) 769-0961 List Agent: Thomas Scott ACT 417 Washington Street Norwood, MA ACT ERA Key Realty Services-Bay State Group (508) 376-8200 List Agent: Lisa DeMaio ACT 55 Anne Rd. Norwood, MA ACT RE/MAX Real Estate Center (781) 762-1945 List Agent: Paul Keady ACT 83 Saunders Rd Norwood, MA ACT McNulty REALTORS (781) 769-0961 Ext. 119 List Agent: William Plasko ACT 36 Berwick Street Norwood, MA ACT Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Dedham (781) 326-2300 List Agent: Mary Henderson ACT 325 Union St Norwood, MA ACT RE/MAX Landmark, REALTORS (781) 320-0020 List Agent: Jim Kazakoff ACT 12 Independence Way Norwood, MA ACT Keller Williams Realty - Foxboro/North Attleboro (508) 695-4545 List Agent: Mark Maher ACT Lot 1, Ellis Avenue Norwood, MA ACT Keller Williams Realty (781) 828-4900 Ext. 236 List Agent: The Harris Team ACT Lot 2, Maxwell Avenue Norwood, MA ACT Keller Williams Realty (781) 828-4900 Ext. 236 List Agent: The Harris Team ACT 90 Wilson Street Norwood, MA ACT RE/MAX Real Estate Center (781) 762-1945 List Agent: Julie Gross ACT 25 Albemarle Rd Norwood, MA ACT Boston Connect Real Estate (781) 826-7300 List Agent: Martin Barrett ACT 733 Neponset Street Norwood, MA ACT RE/MAX Real Estate Center (781) 762-1945 List Agent: Julie Gross

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DOM 79

List Price $165,000

10 room, 4 bed, 1f 0h bath Colonial

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$249,900

7 room, 3 bed, 1f 1h bath Cape x13

$299,900

6 room, 3 bed, 2f 0h bath Colonial x11

$299,900

5 room, 3 bed, 1f 0h bath Ranch x16

$305,000

5 room, 3 bed, 1f 0h bath Cape x15

$309,000

6 room, 3 bed, 2f 0h bath Cape x12

$309,000

6 room, 3 bed, 1f 0h bath Ranch x20

$315,000

6 room, 3 bed, 1f 0h bath Ranch x10

124

$315,000

6 room, 3 bed, 1f 0h bath Cape x5

$329,000

6 room, 3 bed, 1f 1h bath Colonial x18

$329,900

7 room, 4 bed, 1f 0h bath Cape x16

$329,900

6 room, 3 bed, 1f 0h bath Colonial x16

$339,000

8 room, 3 bed, 1f 1h bath Cape x23

$349,900

8 room, 3 bed, 2f 0h bath Ranch x30

$369,900

8 room, 5 bed, 2f 0h bath Bungalow x23

$369,900

8 room, 4 bed, 2f 0h bath Raised Ranch x10

$379,900

6 room, 3 bed, 2f 0h bath Colonial x15

$379,900

6 room, 3 bed, 2f 0h bath Colonial x13

$389,900

6 room, 3 bed, 1f 0h bath Ranch x13

$397,500

9 room, 4 bed, 2f 0h bath Split Entry x12

177

$419,000

7 room, 5 bed, 1f 2h bath Colonial x18

269

$419,000

8 room, 3 bed, 1f 1h bath Raised Ranch x30

$419,900

8 room, 3 bed, 2f 0h bath Ranch x21

$424,500

7 room, 3 bed, 2f 0h bath Colonial x21

$429,900

8 room, 4 bed, 1f 1h bath Split Entry x12

$439,000

7 room, 4 bed, 2f 0h bath Cape x14

$449,900

9 room, 5 bed, 3f 0h bath Raised Ranch x22

$449,900

9 room, 3 bed, 2f 1h bath Ranch x19

$449,900

18 room, 4 bed, 1f 2h bath Other (See Remarks) x20

$449,900

8 room, 4 bed, 1f 1h bath Colonial x24

$484,500

8 room, 4 bed, 2f 0h bath Cape x17

$519,000

10 room, 4 bed, 3f 0h bath Raised Ranch x21

$524,900

13 room, 6 bed, 3f 0h bath Antique x12

$529,900

8 room, 4 bed, 2f 1h bath Garrison x20

$534,900

8 room, 4 bed, 1f 2h bath Colonial x19

$539,000

8 room, 4 bed, 2f 0h bath Colonial x28

$549,900

12 room, 4 bed, 4f 0h bath Contemporary x23

360

$550,000

7 room, 4 bed, 4f 0h bath Raised Ranch x21

$579,000

8 room, 4 bed, 2f 1h bath Colonial x5

$589,900

8 room, 4 bed, 2f 1h bath Colonial x16

$600,000

10 room, 4 bed, 2f 1h bath Colonial x24

145

$639,900

8 room, 3 bed, 2f 1h bath Colonial x28

$650,000

13 room, 4 bed, 3f 1h bath Colonial x30

$750,000

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