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Middle Schoolers Giving Back

Opening Day in Norwood! Not Baseball, Produce! In Norwood, the sure sign of summer is not the passing of Memorial Day. For local residents, when the Town Common fills with produce and products, that’s the signal the warmer season has arrived. Opening Day for the Norwood Farmer’s Market is Tuesday, June 17 and will run every Tuesday, 12-5:30 p.m., through October 7. Approaching her second year as market manager, Laurie Shea has taken many unique steps to keep the market fresh and new, not only with a variety of food vendors, but also with entertainment, educational and nutritional demonstrations, kids activities and the presence of local interest groups. “Each week will be the same and different farmer’s market,” Shea said. “People have told me the Norwood Farmer’s Market is one of the best ones around.”

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One of the main attractions this year is the addition of Robin Cervantes, a health, allergy-free chef and holistic health counselor. Each week, at 12:30 p.m. and 4 p.m., Cervantes will bring her expertise in whole, nourishing foods to Norwood residents through cooking

demonstrations and educational, interactive classes. Throughout the season, the market will also host many exciting free presentations, such as a bee keeper, musical entertainment, a Norwood business table, children’s story time, and a yoga class, just to name a few.

Here is just a sampling of the vendors that will be visiting the 2014 Norwood Farmer’s Market: Ward’s Berry Farm, of Sharon, will be at the market with fresh fruits and vegetables and culinary accessories. They specialize in home-baked goods, artisan breads, jams and gourmet cheese. They will also cater to the sweet tooth with smoothies and ice cream. Wheatless Bliss will be on hand offering gluten free options of muffins, cookies, focaccia bread, dry mixes, cake pops, and granola and energy bars. Vandervalk Farm and Winery of Mendon will be on the common to showcase their blueberries, homemade jam, eggs and dry and semisweet blueberry wine.

By Donna Lane Middle school sisters Olivia and Isabel Haglund are take charge youngsters with huge hearts. For the past four years, they have rallied friends and family to donate stuffed animals for hospitalized children. They don’t, however, simply drop off their contributions, but invited to their Annual Teddy Bear Tea. The tradition was started after a paternal aunt, Maureen Mink, died of cancer in 2010. That first year they collected many teddy bears which they donated to Children’s Hospital in Boston. This past April, they collected 134 stuffed animals, which they donated to the pediatric units of Dana Farber Cancer Institute and Norwood Hospital. Their Aunt Maureen and Uncle Everett Mink, who sadly also died of cancer in 2012, had taken the girls to the Teddy Bear Tea at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Boston each Christmas season. Those visits have very special meaning to both girls and their memory of these visits was the inspiration for this event. The girls said that their aunt and uncle had no children of their own but were very involved in many children’s lives and were generous in many ways.

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than their pain,” she said. While they don’t get to see the patients, the girls hope the bears help to make the children smile.

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“After my aunt died, we wanted to do something to honor her,” Olivia said. “That’s when we came up with the idea. Now it’s to honor my uncle too”

Jennifer Bradley is rightfully proud of her daughters.

Several aunts had started teacup collections for each of the girls when they were born. For the past four years, these bone china tea cups have been Isabel and Olivia Haglund set out with tea for the adults and punch for the younger set, along with more people would come if it traditional tea sandwiches made was held at a warmer time of by dad, Brian Haglund. Mom, the year. They have settled on Jennifer Bradley, has a small April. collection of teapots which are Isabel, the younger sister, says also pressed into service. that they want to help children This year about 45 adults with cancer. and 25 children arrived with “We want them to be happy teddy bears or other stuffed animals. Those who can’t make at least for a little while the tea will send along or drop and think off their donations at another about sometime. While the original event thing other was held in winter, they felt

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But, if the girls have their way, this is only the beginning. They not only plan to continue the Annual Teddy Bear Tea, they have started to form a Relay for Life Team to honor all those who are struggling with cancer. It would seem that not all teens and pre-teens have their heads in the ether. Some of them–like the Haglund sisters– have their feet firmly planted and their hearts wide open.

Floor Hockey Tournament Fundraiser a Great Success!

Foxboro Cheese Co. will return to present an assortment of flavored cheeses to Norwood residents, including asiago and fromage blanc.

The “Chicks With Sticks Floor Hockey Tournament” Fundraiser held in March was a great success and a lot of fun was had by all!

Many more vendors will visit Norwood this summer to display their fresh and homemade goods. Banners, bought through a floor hockey fundraiser this winter will line the common throughout the season to remind residents of the great, fresh, healthy alternatives and entertainment offered at the Norwood Farmer’s Market.

Representative of the Market would like to thank everyone for participating and helping to raise approximately $1400 for the Norwood Farmers Market. That money was used to purchase light post banners that will line the perimeter of the Town Common.

To view the weekly schedule and description of vendors, visit norwoodfarmersmarket.com.

Also, congratulations to the winning team the “Hockey Hustlers”.

Donna Lane is a Norwood-based writer, lecturer and designer. You can reach her at addictedgardener@verizon.net.

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“It’s a great way for them to remember their aunt and uncle, and a great way to give back to other kids,” she says.

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10 Simple Pre-Planning Steps For An Organized Vacation By Debbie Tremblay, A.K.A. The Organizing Genie With summer just a few weeks away, are you looking forward to heading off to one of your favorite vacation destinations? While you may be anxious to drag out the suitcases, WAIT! There is so much more to vacations than suitcases and itineraries. There are many important steps you can take to organize your home and life for your upcoming trip which are just as pertinent as dusting off those suitcases. Here’s 10 simple pre-vacation planning steps that the Organizing Genie utilizes to ensure my family enjoys a perfectly organized vacation, not just before but even upon the return of our completed journey. 1. Don’t forget about Fido. Summer is a very busy time for pet-sitters and local pet boarding facilities and availability can become scarce. Call today to ensure you secure a spot for Fido so that he can enjoy his favorite getaway as well. Sometimes you may even want to call pet boarding facilities before you start booking your actual vacation. 2. Designate a “Need This” basket in your bedroom or spare room. When you come

across items such as beach towels, latest blockbuster summer book, suntan lotion, etc., just toss it in the basket and forget about it until it’s time to pack, that way you’re slowly building up the necessities and not running around last second trying to remember everything. 3. Cancel mail and newspaper delivery service during the duration of the trip. An overflowing mailbox is a sure sign that a house is vacant making it an easy target for robbers. 4. Make a copy of all pertinent travel documentations (passports, driver’s license, auto insurance, credit cards you will use, etc.) and leave with a trusted friend or relative to serve as backup in the case you lose your original paperwork or cards. Better yet, scan and e-mail these documents to yourself so that you can have access to them from afar. 5. Schedule time to prepare your finances in advance to prepay or pre-schedule payments for any bills that will be due while you’re on vacation. 6. Avoid accidents from happening on your property while you are away. Bring in all bikes, outdoor toys, sports equipment and be sure that your pool is secured. Last thing you need while relaxing is that phone call about something

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A Garden Club for All Seasons

To raise funds for their activities, the club holds a plant sale each May – rain or shine. And according to several of the founding members, it seems to have rained more often than not.

By Donna Lane The Norwood Evening Garden Club has never been made up of stereotypical white-glovedtea-sipping-women. From its very beginnings in 1996, it has attracted hands-on, dig-in-thedirt men and women interested in educating and beautifying not only their own properties, but also their communities. It had been many years since a garden club existed in Norwood, so the initial call for members attracted much attention from both residents from Norwood and surrounding communities, especially because the meetings were held in the evening. Today, members hail from Norwood, Walpole, Westwood, Medfield, Randolph and Stoughton. Since its inception, the club has become

Washington Street Corridor. A small section of the 236-foot planting in front of Hawes Pool Park.

of the F. Holland Day House with gardens suited to the style and period of this mansion. They continue to maintain these gardens today. Washington Street Corridor planting at “The Round” in Norwood center 2013.

a non-profit organization and has joined The Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts, Inc. and National Garden Clubs, Inc. Two members also serve on the Federation’s board. According to the club’s by-

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Members provide garden therapy for residents of the Ellis Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in the spring and fall. And on the opposite end of the age spectrum, they work with high school students to produce Art in Bloom, in which members of the garden club interpret artwork produced by students.

The Club has consistently participated in the Boston Flower Show, the Marshfield Fair and the Newport Flower Show, winning many blue ribbons and other honors in both horticulture and design. During their history they have been frequent recipients of Publicity Press Book Awards from the state federation as well as National Garden Clubs, they received the Tommy Donan Award for their published cookbook and received a Civic Development/ Civic Beautification Award for the work they have done on the Washington Street Corridor. Each month, speakers chosen from the finest and most knowledgeable experts and

As part of its Plant-A-Row campaign, the Norwood Evening Garden Club plants and tends a vegetable garden at Adams Farm in Walpole, the proceeds of which are donated to the Norwood and Walpole food pantries and Rosie’s Place in Boston.

This year was the tenth year of this ongoing community program which included art from Norwood and Walpole High School students. The Norwood Historical Society provided the venue for showing the art and floral displays in 2004 and 2005. Since 2006, the George H. Morse House has hosted the event.

practitioners in New England educate and entertain members and guests. The public is invited to attend any monthly meeting, except for those designated for members only. A small donation is requested of guests. The Club meets on the last Tuesday of the month at the Parish House behind the First Baptist Church beginning at 6:45 p.m.

Education is extremely important to members of the club, so they provide a yearly scholarship to a graduating senior of the Norfolk County Agricultural High School who will pursue a career in horticulture, floriculture, landscaping or environmental science. They also donate to the Norwood and Walpole public libraries to enhance the collection of horticulture books available to local residents.

If you interested in learning more about joining the Norwood Evening Garden Club, call Susan Pearson at 508-6684039 or visit www.norwoodeveninggardenclub.com. Donna Lane, a founding member and past president of the Norwood Evening Garden Club, is a Norwood-based writer, lecturer and designer. You can reach her at addictedgardener@verizon.net.

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Norwood Art Association “Art in the Park” Exhibit Local artists are busy preparing for the Norwood Art Association’s 36th annual “Art in the Park” exhibit and sale to be held on Saturday, June 21, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., at the Norwood Town Common. Rain date is June 22. The event is free and the public is cordially invited to come and enjoy the beautiful paintings and photographs created by local talented artists, as well as wonderful pieces by skilled artisans. A professional artist will judge the show and award ribbons for categories including oils, acrylics, watercolors, pastels, calligraphy, drawings, mixed media, and photographs. A special ribbon for best of show will also be awarded.

The Norwood Art Association (NAA) is a cultural asset for the Town of Norwood and over the years, the public has been most supportive in attending and buying work by these talented artists. Also on sale will be cards and bin work of paintings and photographs, matted and ready for framing. The NAA was started 36 years ago with the financial help of the Norwood Women’s Community Committee and the strong support of the Town, especially the Morrill Memorial Library, where many exhibits and demonstrations are held. The NAA has been holding Spring and Fall shows every year since 1978. Exhibitions by professional local artists

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Local Town Pages LIVE MUSIC SCENE Singers, Songwriters and Musicians at Local Venues By Amy Beaumont June Spotlight – Acoustic Fire Duo The month of May finds Acoustic Fire Duo on the Live Music Scene - and what an amazing mix they bring. Norwood native Maria Breen, along with Leon Barzin of Westwood combine their voices and guitars to put out multiple genres and entertain crowds of all ages. The singer, songwriter, musician combo begins to describe Maria, but one can’t overlook her amazing range. She really does it all – and with such an all-encompassing circle of genres to perform, anyone

who goes to listen will hear music they truly love. Along with Leon Barzin of Westwood (guitarist & vocalist), the duo performs regularly over at the Lafayette House in Foxboro on Friday nights. Bringing a slick acoustic and electric mix along with his own highly listenable vocals, Leon carves out his own unique style as well. Performing together for more than six years now, the two put out everything from the Beatles to Bonnie Raitt. Never a set list – but instead playing to the crowd, there truly is something for everyone. What makes the evening and locale unique is the interaction – patrons rou-

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June 1, 2014 no longer be working for your future The amount of interest you’ll be required to pay yourself could potentially be less than what you might earn should you leave the money untouched If you leave your job for whatever reason, any unpaid balance may be treated as a taxable distribution For these reasons, it’s best to carefully consider all of your options before choosing to borrow from your retirement savings plan. 5. Cashing out too soon If you leave your current job or retire, you will need to make a decision about your retirement savings plan money. You may have several options, including leaving the money where it is, rolling it over into another employer-sponsored plan or an individual retirement account, or taking a cash distribution. Although receiving a potential windfall may sound appealing, you may want to think carefully before taking the cash. In addition to the fact that your retirement money will no longer be working for you, you will have to pay taxes on any pretax contributions, vested employer contributions, and earnings on both. And if you’re under age 55, you will be subject to a 10% penalty tax as well. When it’s all added up, the amount left in your pocket after Uncle Sam claims his share could be a lot less than you expected. This column is made available by Philip Swan, a 2014 Five Star Professional Wealth Manager, Vice President Norwood Financial Services at Norwood Bank; Investment Executive Infinex Financial Group 11 Central St. Norwood, MA 781-440-4234 pswan@infinexgroup.com and prepared by Forefield. Investment and insurance products and services are offered through INFINEX INVESTMENTS, INC. Member FINRA/ SIPC. Norwood Financial Services is a trade name of the bank. Infinex and Norwood Bank are not affiliated. Products and services made available through Infinex are not insured by the FDIC or any other agency of the United States and are not deposits or obligations of nor guaranteed or insured by any bank or bank affiliate. These products are subject to investment risk, including the possible loss of value

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NATURE CALLS - BEES – IF THEY DIE, WE DIE Part 1 of a 3-part series By Amy Beaumont

Okay, I’m not one to be negative, but the bee crisis has bothered me for years and the recent reports about their continuing and drastic decline have me downright scared. Colony collapse disorder is something we shall hear more and more about as time marches on, but what to do about it now is the question. The journalist in me always wants to know more, and with just a little time invested on the subject, I found out plenty. I share it because global impact can start with just one person. Years ago, when bee populations were on the decline there were many theories as to why. Disease, pollution and chemicals were part of the reasoning–and they all played a role, then and now. In my researching, the countless stories and articles for this piece, one in particular jumped out at me. Writer Mike Pearl’s ‘Looks Like the Leftist Fringe Was Right About What’s Killing the Bees ‘ piece does a great job at carving out the crisis with a cut-the-crap approach. It’s the one article that didn’t drown me with a multitude of reports, but instead painted a picture that prompts me to make change now. The truth is, the bees can’t

wait, and neither can we. Even with all of the mounting evidence of pesticides and their effect on bees, it seems that the EPA has delayed any action on the matter until the year 2018. And while I don’t want to waste precious time and space bashing the EPA, it is downright crazy to wait four years when the crisis is here and now. First, the ugly truth: The honeybee colonies are dying– and at rapid rate. Since 2007, 30% of ALL colonies have died each winter here in the United

States. In the 2012-2013 winter season, 29% of all colonies in Canada died and 20% in Europe. Europe does lead the charge though, when it comes to taking action. In January, the European Food Safety Authority cited evidence that two

neonicotinoids (widely used class of pesticides) are a key factor in global bee deaths. A two-year ban went into effect in December and also noted that the pesticides “may affect the developing human nervous system of children”. How is this a significant finding you might ask? A new study by Friends of the Earth-US Pesticide Research Institute found more than 50 percent of common garden plants and flowers we purchase from our local stores contain neonicotinoid pesticides, which studies show kill bees and other pollinators, with no warning to consumers. These particular pesticides are making headlines because the active ingredients can move into the pollen and nectar of treated flowering plants. Also unknown to consumers is these pre-treated plants can contaminate our gardens and harm bees for months and potentially years to come. If that doesn’t get our attention, maybe our kids eating a tomato (that we planted in our garden) with traces of these pesticides will. So, in my never-ending quest to look on the bright side of things and do my part, I found out what I can do in my own yard, and it doesn’t require any huge effort. First, carefully consider

what you spread on your lawn by choosing products that don’t contain dangerous pesticides. I came across this one that has free shipping: http://www.saferbrand.com/store/organic-lawncare. And all of us appreciate flowers in our landscape–simply plant native wildflowers like coneflowers, columbine or daisies. These perennials will come back year after year and provide the ‘food’ honeybees seek. Lastly, and by far most important is swarms of bees. Should they find their way into your yard, please do not kill them. The swarm will usually move on within a day or two,

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or you can contact the Norfolk County Beekeepers Association (http://norfolkbees.org) for an officer in your area for potential removal. Norwood’s ‘bee guy’ is George Cofsky. He can be reached at 781-762-3573. In closing, we all want our yards to look nice, but it won’t matter a whole lot if we aren’t here to enjoy it. Do your part by refusing to bring dangerous pesticides into your yard. It’s ultimately you and your family that you are protecting and preserving - along with Mr. & Mrs. Bee. Amy Beaumont is a portrait photographer and freelance writer. She can be reached at abeaumontphotography@gmail. com

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Norwood Makes the Top 10 of Most Desirable Towns! Most Norwood residents already know what they love this great town and don’t need a top 25 list to tell them why. But for those who looking to reinforce their choice of residency, check out where the town of Norwood fell in this 2014 Q1 residential report by McGeough Lamacchia Realty. Of the 351 towns in Massachusetts, our report shows the Top 25 Towns with the largest increases in the number of home sales for the first quarter of 2014, a factor which we use to determine whether a town is becoming a sought after location for homeowners. We compiled data provided by The Warren Group that compares home sales from January 1, 2014 to March 31, 2014. Towns had to have a minimum of 25 home sales for the quarter to be considered for the list. Almost all of the towns in the top 10 list had home sales that included new construction. A few of these towns here have appeared in our Hottest Towns List for other quarters in 2013. Many of these towns have top ranking schools. All but one of the towns in the top 10 have populations of less than 15,000 residents. 1.Raynam Raynham tops our list with 29 home sales for the first quarter of 2014, an increase of 93% compared to Q1 2013 when there were 15 sales. 6 of these home sales were new construction. The median price for a home in Raynham is $280,000, an increase of 10% compared to Q1 2013, yet well below the average home price in Massachusetts. Raynham is an affordable, family-friendly town about 34 miles from Boston. The average property tax bill in Raynham is lower than the state average. A popular diner in Raynham is the Milk Bottle Restaurant, which is easily spotted from the highway by the 60 foot tall wooden milk bottle structure outside. With easy access to routes 495, 44 and 24, Raynham is a short commute to Providence, Rhode Island, and less than an hour from Boston or Cape Cod. The population of Raynham is 13,383, an increase of 14% since 2000. 2. Nantucket Nantucket had 43 home sales in Q1 2014, an increase of 87% compared to Q1 2013 when there were 23 sales, putting it at #2 on our list. The median home price for a home in Nantucket is

$1,125,001, the highest median home price for any town in our top 25 list, as well as the highest increase in price, at 52%. Although the median home price is high, the tax rate in Nantucket is one of lowest in the state, at $3.76. Nantucket is a town and a county as well as an island. Nantucket is a popular tourist destination where visitors can explore miles of beaches, wildlife reserves, museums, historic homes, shopping, and restaurants. The population of Nantucket is 10,172, an increase of 7% since 2000. 3. Duxbury 46 homes sold in Duxbury, an increase of 77% compared to Q1 2013 when there were 26 sales, putting it at #3 in our list of hottest towns for Q1 2014. 6 of these home sales were new construction. The median price for a home in Duxbury is $420,000. Duxbury is a coastal town located in Plymouth County near Cape Cod with access to route 3. Duxbury is known for beautiful Duxbury Beach as well as several wildlife conservation areas. Visitors can access the beach by the Powder Point Bridge, a half-mile long wooden bridge, once the longest wooden bridge in the country. Duxbury High School ranked 10th in the US News and World Report’s list of Best High Schools in Massachusetts last year. The population of Duxbury is 15,059, an increase of 6% since 2000. 4. Boxford The town of Boxford has made our quarterly hottest list a few times and now makes our list once again with 26 home sales in Q1 2014, an increase of 63% compared to Q1 2013 when there were 16 sales. The median price for a home in Boxford is $545,000, an increase of 6% compared to Q1 2013. We enjoyed visiting Boxford last summer for our Fox 25 News Zip Trip. Boxford is a rural town in Essex County with scenic hiking trails, lakes, ponds, streams, and wildlife, yet with easy access to route 95, it’s just a 35 minute drive to Boston, making it a great town for commuters. Boxford has kept its rural character by requiring a minimum two-acre lot for each dwelling unit and having virtually no commercial development. Boxford High School ranked #22 on Boston Magazine’s list of top schools in 2013. The population of Boxford is 7,965.

5. Holliston 34 homes sold in Holliston in the first quarter of 2014, an increase of 61.9% compared to Q1 2013 when there were 21 sales. 9 of these home sales (26%) were new construction. The median price for a home in Holliston is $374,000, a 23% increase over Q1 2013. Holliston is located in Middlesex County, the most populous county in New England, yet the town is committed to protecting its wildlife habitat, wetlands, and open space. Holliston High School recently ranked #18 on Boston Magazine’s top schools. One thing to consider is the average tax rate in Holliston is one of the highest in Massachusetts, at $19.88. Holliston is also known for its yearly event called Farm Days, where residents are invited to visit their local farms to listen to bands, sample foods, enjoy demonstrations, or take a hay ride. The population of Holliston is 13,547. 6. Hopkinton The town of Hopkinton is best known as the start of the Boston Marathon, when more than 30,000 runners arrive at the town common. The rest of the year the population is 14,925, which is an increase of 12% since 2000. Hopkinton had 55 home sales in Q1 2014, an increase of 61.76% compared to Q1 2013 when there were 34 sales. 13 of these home sales were new construction including units at Legacy Farms and Deerfield Estates. The median price for a home in Hopkinton is $412,435. We visited Hopkinton for the Fox 25 Morning News Zip Trips. Hopkinton is conveniently located near the Mass Pike and route 495 so it’s a short commute to Framingham and Marlborough and less than an hour to BosRank ton. Hopkinton High 11. School ranked #28 on 12. Boston Magazine’s top schools in 2013. 13. Several companies 14. have their headquar15. ters in Hopkinton, including the data 16. storage company, 17. EMC. 7. Norwood In Norwood a total of 68 homes sold in Q1 2014, 58% more than in Q1 2013 when there were 43 sales. Median home prices in Norwood have increased 11% com-

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pared to Q1 2013, to $359,000. Norwood is located in Norfolk County, about 40 minutes from Boston. It has easy access to routes 1, 93, and 95.Norwood has one of the lowest property tax rates in the state, at $11.58. Norwood has a variety of attractions including the Luke Adams Glass Blowing Studio, which offers classes in glass blowing as well as the sale of products made in the facility. Norwood Theater in downtown Norwood recently underwent a multi-million dollar restoration and shows movies as well as musical performances, and you can even rent he space for special events. The population of Norwood is 11,227 in 2010, an increase of 7.33% since 2000. 8. Hull Hull is a located in Plymouth County on a peninsula in Massachusetts Bay. 30 homes sold in Hull in Q1 2014, an increase of 58% compared to Q1 2013 when there were 19 sales. The median price for a home in Hull is $320,000. Hull has access to route 3A and also has ferry service Long Wharf in Boston, just steps from the MBTA. Hull is home to Nantasket Beach, one of the most visited beaches in the state. You can walk along the boardwalk or take a ride on the Paragon Carousel, built in the 1920s. Hull is also home to the historic Fort Revere Park which contains the remains of two seacoast fortifications, an historic water tower, and picnic facilities. Hull High School was named in the top 50 schools in Massachusetts by US News & World Report this year. There are 10,293 residents living in Hull.

# of Town/City Sales Acton 64 Gardner 38 East Boston 55 Greenfield 34 Milford 74 Middleboro 47 Reading 54 Somerville 119 Dennis 64 Arlington 97 Westwood 31 South Boston 152 Dedham 50 Norton 41 Andover 64

Median Price $445,000 $166,500 $350,000 $166,000 $260,000 $250,000 $369,350 $535,000 $255,000 $515,000 $637,500 $500,000 $359,000 $229,900 $505,000

9. Danvers A total of 79 homes sold in Danvers for the first quarter of 2014, an increase of 55% compared to Q1 2013 when there were 51 sales. 17 of these home sales were new construction condos located at The Residences at Rose Court. The median home price for homes in Danvers is $302,500. Danvers has many recreational areas, playgrounds, and parks, making it an ideal community for families. Danvers is home to North Shore Community College, one of the oldest community colleges in Massachusetts. Danvers is close to routes 1, 95 and 128. Danvers is our largest town in the top 10 with a population of 26,493, a 5% increase over 2000. 10. Swampscott Swampscott moved up on our quarterly hottest towns list from #24 for the 2nd quarter in 2013 to number 10 for the 1st quarter of 2014. Swampscott had 32 home sales for the first quarter of this year, an increase of 52% compared to Q1 2013 when there were 21 home sales. The median price for a home in Swampscott is $325,000. The third of our top towns located in Essex County, Swampscott is a seaside community just 15 miles from Boston with a stop on the MBTA commuter rail. Swampscott has several public beaches and small parks and is home to the historic Mary Baker Eddy House. Swampscott High School ranks in the 2014 top 100 schools by US News & World Report. Swampscott has 13,787 residents. See the chart for the rest of the hottest towns in Massachusetts ranked 11-25.

Median Price %Change vs 2013 11.13% 14.83% 6.06% 7.10% 10.64% 2.04% -15.87% 15.05% 0.39% 15.99% 23.79% 16.96% 10.46% -4.21% 20.24%

#Sales % Change vs 2013 52.38% 46.15% 44.74% 41.67% 39.62% 38.24% 35.00% 33.71% 33.33% 32.88% 29.17% 28.81% 28.21% 28.13% 28.00%

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LIVING HEALTHY ADHD Community Workshop at the Library If you or your child is being treated for ADHD with Ritalin, Adderall, or ConConcerta, come to a special workshop at the Morrill Memorial Library on Thursday, June 12 at 7 p.m. led by guest speaker Dr. Marc C. Saulnier, D.C. This interactive workshop, sponsored by the

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By Evelynn Sidiropoulos Frozen yogurt did not always look the way it looks today, nor did it taste the same. It was always a healthier option than ice cream, with fewer grams of fat and with 10 million live cultures per gram. Live cultures, like certain probiotics,

But the frozen yogurt we see today, in froyo shops like Red Cherry and Orange Leaf, is vastly different from its prede-

cessor. Yogurt was introduced in America at the turn of the century, and it rapidly grew in popularity as a breakfast food with health benefits. The frozen yogurt dessert trend we know today began in the 1970’s, when H.P. Hood began producing it in New England. It was a hard frozen dessert, like hard ice cream. But frozen yogurt wasn’t sweet like ice cream; it was tangy and tart. Although it gained a modicum of popularity as ice cream’s healthier alternative, Americans continued to favor the sweetness of traditional ice cream, so frozen yogurt never came close to beating its main competitor. In the 1980s, frozen yogurt’s popularity soared. The difference? Manufacturers found ways to sweeten frozen yogurt in order to fight its tartness. As a result, it started to resemble ice cream, and people liked the sweeter flavor a lot better. Now

as a sweet dessert, frozen yogurt was catching on. Companies like the ever-famous TCBY (“The Country’s Best Yogurt”) became national chains that served sweet frozen yogurt. People loved it.

the self-serve concept as a mark of quiality – they have control over how much they eat and what they top it with. They can shape their own dessert experience, and it’s a model that is only growing and growing.

However, ice cream was still king, even though it was fattier. Americans sacrificed the health benefits of frozen yogurt for the creamier taste of calorie-rich ice cream.

Red Cherry’s frozen yogurt is made with real dairy and contains real probiotics. With a variety of flavors- from the traditional chocolate, to the more exotic banana and salted caramel – shops like Red Cherry offer an experience to rival and beat that of ice cream. Customers can top their frozen yogurts with anything from candy and chocolate to healthier options like fresh fruit and nuts. Often, customers are surprised by the delicious and creamy texture of this frozen yogurt, and they never go back to fattier ice cream.

So what made frozen yogurt today the big hit that it is? How did it ever start to beat ice cream in sales and popularity? Two things contributed to the change in the trend: soft serve frozen yogurt, and self-serve shops. These days, frozen yogurt is just as creamy and rich as traditional ice cream, and it comes in hundreds of flavors that mimic ice cream’s sweeter taste. Customers have embraced

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It is true that working out and eating right isn’t easy, but our minds are very creative and they do a fabulous job at making things seem much more challenging than they really are. Perhaps we’ve all been wired to be lazy. Regardless of why your brain is trying to talk you out of working out I urge you to condition yourself to ignore it. You have the power to decide what you are going to focus on and I recommend you put your brain to work considering all of the incredible benefits that await you. When conjuring the energy to “give it another go” try to remember that exercise and proper eating are weird in that you actually end up with more energy, enthusiasm, and excitement after putting in the effort. While I can’t promise that exercising and eating right will add hours to your day I am comfortable saying that the quality of the hours that you have will improve vastly! Spring in Massachusetts is the perfect time and place to get back on track! Good luck, I’m off to the gym, I hope to see you there!

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LIVING HEALTHY Physical Therapy for the Spine By: John Vacovec, Owner and Therapist of Physical Therapy and Sports Rehab, Inc. The spinal column supports the body and provides the structural framework for muscles and bones in the trunk region. It is a bony framework that protects the spinal cord, which serves as a channel of communication between the brain and the rest of the body. It serves as an anchor for a network of muscles that surround the trunk

and help in movement and stability of the trunk region. Every time we pull, push, twist, bend and stretch the spine or lift a heavy object, we challenge the muscles surrounding the spinal column. Controlled exercise, under the supervi-

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We live in an age in which technology allows individuals to achieve more, while becoming increasingly sedentary. Lack of exercise and poor strength in the abdominal and lower back muscles can lead to a chain reaction of problems over a period of time.

As the patient improves, the therapist may decide to use ultrasound wave treatment and mild electric stimulation. As the pain reduces, the therapist prescribes a progressive, supervised exercise program. The entire plan of care promotes healing, reduces pain and improves function.

Initial symptoms include aches and pains after long periods of sitting. Poor posture and wrong movement patterns can lead to pain and stiffness in the upper and lower back. A vicious cycle of weakness and pain can increase the possibility of injuries like herniated discs. There are times when individuals experience sharp pain when bending forward, twisting, laughing and sneezing. When an injury occurs, the first thing to avoid is further motion, since this can increase the severity of the injury. Symptoms such as tingling, numbness and muscle weakness may indicate involvement of the nerves, and medical advice should be sought immediately. The traditional approach of rest, ice, compression and elevation (RICE) is important during the early stage of injury. A physician may request additional tests to identify the extent of injury, and may recommend prescription medication to reduce pain and inflammation.

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An initial assessment by the physical therapist will help identify the cause and extent of injury. Combined with diagnostic testing and medication (as advised by a physician), physical therapy can help with pain relief and increase in range of motion in

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Calendar of Events June 1 Prescott School Rockin’ Rodeo, Prescott School, 66 Richland Rd. 1-4 p.m. This fun-filled family day will include mechanical bull riding, a bungee run, jumpy houses, a dunk tank, games, food, music and much more! Tickets can be purchased at the event. A Chorus Line Norwood Theatre 109 Central St., 2 p.m. One of Broadway’s longest running shows comes to Norwood! Dori Bryan Ployer will direct and choreograph with musical direction by Steve Shannon. Tickets are $29-$35 for adults, $27-$33 for seniors. To purchase, visit the box office, Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-12 noon and 3-5 p.m., calling 781-551-9000 or visit their website at www.norwoodstage. com.

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Friends of the Norwood Seniors Meeting, Norwood Senior Center, approx. 2 p.m. The next Friends of the Seniors meeting will be held following the 1 p.m., Council on Aging meeting. Membership is only $5 per year to join Norwood Seniors. Lecture on “D” Day Morrill Memorial Library 7-9 p.m. To commemorate the 70th anniversary of D-Day, historian Dr. Gary Hylander will talk about the day the Allied troops stormed the beaches of Normandy in the war against Hitler. Sign up for this program at the reference or information desk or call 781-769-0200, x110.

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June 11 Together Yes Film, “Symphony of the Soil”, Morrill Memorial Library, 6:30-9 p.m. National Alliance for the Together Yes is presenting a Mentally Ill Monthly MeetA Summer Wind: the Songs of special screening of the awarding, Norwood Hospital, Lorusso Frank Sinatra winning film “Symphony of the Building, 7 p.m. Renaissance Hotel, Patriot’s Soil,” which addresses conThe Alliance is composed of Place, Foxboro, 5:30-9 p.m. cerns such as how we can help such families who find mutual Put on your dancing shoes or conserve the world’s topsoil and support and join together to adjust sit back and listen as Mike what others are doing to preserve vocate for their loved ones. We Dutra and the Strictly Sinatra welcome all families in the South this vital resource. Thanks to Band performs the soothing the Jerry Hopcroft family who Norfolk Area who are dealing sounds of Frank Sinatra. Before purchased the film. Sign up at the with mental illness and their the concert, enjoy small bites at a loved ones. For further informa- library reference or information variety of food stations while you desk or call 781-769-0200, x110 tion call Ray at 508-668-2941. peruse the unique and interesting or 222. items at our silent auction. June 6 Tickets for this fundraiser are June 12 Norwood High School Class $60 each and are available by Registry of Deeds Office Hours, Day! calling 781-784-4944 or visiting Norwood Town Hall www.hessco.org. All proceeds June 8 10 a.m.-12 p.m. from the event will benefit the Norwood High School Register William O’Donnell programs and services of HESGraduation and members of his staff will SCO Elder Services. be on hand to answer quesKitten Adoption Event tions about the Norfolk County Norwood Petco, Rte. 1 June 2 Registry of Deeds. The Register 10 am.-12 noon Norwood Recreation Summer will have information about the Come and meet your possible Program Deadline Massachusetts Homestead Act All paperwork for the Norwood new addition to the family! Meet as well as on-site work stations Recreation Department Summer adoption counselors, learn more to provide real time the status of about our kittens, see photos of Programs is due today! Online mortgage discharges, print outs registration is no longer accepted. newly born kittens (and their of deeds and demonstrations of Moms). These adorable kittens American Red Cross Blood how Registry technology works. are almost ready for a forever Drive, Knights of Columbus, 572 home! This is a pre-approval No appointment is necessary. Nichols St., 2-7 p.m. event. www.baystateanimals.org. Coakley Middle School InstruDrop in or to make an appointmental Spring Concert ment, visit www.redcrossblood. Coakley Middle School, 7 p.m. June 10 org. Norwood Retired Men’s Club Cut-A-Thon Norwood Elks, 152 Winslow ADHD Workshop Escada Hair & Beauty Spa Ave., 8:30 a.m. Morrill Memorial Library 48 East Vernon St., 3-7 p.m. The May breakfast meeting No appointments necessary. sold 87 tickets, however, and due 7 p.m. If you or your child is being All proceeds will go towards to an illness the speaker, Dr. Gary the ONE FUND. 781-551-9278. Highlander, was unable to attend treated for ADHD with Ritalin, Adderall, or ConConcerta, come Cash and checks only. but will speak on the “Battle of to a special workshop at the the Bulge” at this meeting. June 5 Morrill Memorial Library on American Red Cross Blood You don’t have to be a NorThursday, June 12 at 7 p.m. led Drive, Norwood Fire Department wood resident to join, but you by guest speaker Dr. Marc C. 2-7 p.m. must be 60 years of age or older Saulnier, D.C. This interactive Drop by or make an appointand be retired or semi retired. workshop, sponsored by the

National Wellness Foundation, will provide information as to whether these drugs are safe and necessary, if any alternatives exist, and what research on ADD and ADHD is currently being conducted. To sign up for this presentation, stop by the library reference or information desk or call 781-769-0200, x110 or 222. June 13 Morrill Memorial Library Closed The Morrill Memorial Library will be closed today for staff development day and maintenance will be performing work on the building. Liam’s Night Fundraiser Four Points Sheraton, 1125 Bos.Prov, Hgwy (Rte. 1) 6:15 p.m. The night to raise money to end Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy will include food, dancing, raffles and a silent auction. Tickets are $35 per person (children are free). For tickets, contact Jeff at 339-364-0964 or Kristen 339-364-0965, kdm111r@gmail. com or via Liam’s L.E.E.P on Facebook. June 17 Norwood Farmer’s Market Opening Day! Town Common, 12-5:30 p.m. Head on down for Opening Day at the Norwood Farmer’s Market! Purchase the finest locally-grown and made fruits, vegetables and homemade foods. Bring the kids....each week new activities and entertainment will be available for all ages! June 19 Stitch Therapy Morrill Memorial Library 6:30-9 p.m. Join stitchers of all types for an enjoyable and informal FREE monthly gathering in the Trustees’ Room. Bring your project

to work on or motivate yourself to start or learn a new craft by watching others. Sign up at the library reference or information desk or call 781-769-0200, x110 or 222. June 21 Norwood Youth Soccer Appreciation Picnic Norwood Art Association “Art in the Park” Norwood Town Common 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The event is free and the public is cordially invited to come and enjoy the beautiful paintings and photographs created by local talented artists, as well as wonderful pieces by skilled artisans. Rain date, June 22. June 22 Dog Wash, Car Wash, Rabies Clinic, Animal Nail Clipping Norwood Municipal Parking Lot, Nahatan St., 10 a.m.-3 p.m. The Bay State Animal Cooperative is holding a fundraiser! The dog and car wash ($8) and nail clipping ($3) will be 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Rabies Clinic ($10) (must bring previous certificate) for dogs, 11 a.m.-12 noon, for cats (in carriers) 12-12:30 p.m. June 24 Norwood Public Schools 180th Day! AM session only. Norwood Farmer’s Market Town Common, 12-5:30 p.m. Purchase the finest locallygrown and made fruits, vegetables and homemade foods. Bring the kids....each week new activities and entertainment will be available for all ages! June 30 Norwood Recreation Department Sessions Continue Challenger Session One begins today and Playcamp Session Two begins.

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Norwood Sports

Norwood Softball By Christopher Tremblay During the last five seasons, the Norwood softball team has compiled an impressive 79 wins and only 15 losses to make it to the Division 1 South Quarter Finals and two Championship Finals. Unfortunately, the Mustangs were not able to pick up the elusive wins in those all important contests as they were knocked out by Bishop Feehan in the quarter final matchup and Braintree and King Philip in the championships games. Norwood is hoping to erase the shortcomings of those seasons and hoping to make a splash in this year’s state tournament. The Mustangs have already qualified to play in the

tournament at the midway point of the season. Undefeated at the time of this writing, Norwood Coach Carol Savino is hoping to guide her team to another impressive season, despite having a good number of young players. “The majority of this year’s talent is young, starting five sophomores,” the coach said. “The main reason we’re having such a good year is that these young girls have a lot of varsity experience and can play the game with the best of them.” The five sophomores contributing to the team’s success are Kasey Michael (left field), Emily Flavin (center field), Taylor Reed (first base), Kristina Michael (second base) and Alyssa Chamberlain (shortstop). At the plate, Michaels is a slap hitter who can drop a bunt and get on base, while Reed and Flavin are batting in the heart of the lineup at fourth and fifth, respectively. Although the Mustangs have not posted the

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we have her for four years being a freshman.” In the outfield, junior Kara Shea is holding down the right side of the outfield, while senior Emily Johnson has been filling in where ever needed. Senior captain Nicole Butts can also play the outfield, while her younger sister Lauren is a pitcher who sees more time with the JV team as she develops. Junior three-year varsity athlete Kristen Flynn is on the hot corner with another sophomore Emily Bonaccorso as her back-up. While everyone on this team has been contributing in one way or another to keep the wins coming, the majority of the pressure lies on the shoulders of pitcher Katie O’Donnell. The junior hurler is averaging 7 strikeouts per game, while posting a 1.54 ERA, allowing only

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four runs to score over her first 35 innings of work. Behinds the plate assisting O’Donnell is her battery mate, catcher Erin Garczynski. The junior is not only a key component to the defense of the team, but offensively she is hitting .654 launching four homeruns in a five game span. “I honestly believe that if you have a great pitcher it certainly makes your life a lot easier,” the coach said. “The young talent behind Katie are making the plays and keeping us in the games. The key to our continued success is playing good defense.” The bottom line in Norwood is that if this young group of athletes continues to work as hard as they need to they can only get better, and getting better is where Savino wants to be. If not this year, the rest of the Division 1 South tournament participants should be worried when this young team reaches its full potential.

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Mike Doliner - Norwood baseball Last spring as a junior, Mike Doliner earned a spot on the Norwood varsity baseball squad as the team’s backup catcher. Just one year into taking his position behind the plate, the now senior has been moved to the hot corner. “I was playing all the positions on my Babe Ruth teams, but catcher was my primary spot,” Doliner said. “When the coach asked me if I wanted to try third base this year, I figured why not, I’ve played it before.” Norwood had two capable catchers, but with a vacancy at third, the Norwood skipper Kevin Igoe thought Doliner would be perfect to take over the position. “I had two really good catchers, but needed a third baseman,” the coach said. “Mike is

so athletic he was able to make the move from behind the plate. It shows he’s a selfless player and all about the team to leave a position he’s played for such a long time.” While his coach is giving the senior captain a glowing report, Doliner believes he still has some things to learn about playing the position. “Going from catcher to third may be two different positions, but they are similar,” Doliner said. “In the field I still have to read the play and react. I’m still making minor errors like the way I catch the ball holding the glove the wrong way. I keep going back to the way I would if I was catching, but I’m improving.” As a first year varsity player last season, Doliner was used

considerably more at the plate offensively, instead of behind it defensively. “I’m not sure why Coach had me batting as much last year, I didn’t think that I was that good,” Doliner said. “During the off season I went to RBI Baseball Academy in Mansfield to work on my hitting. I’m seeing the ball better and making contact.” With all his hard work, Igoe has the third baseman batting third in the Mustang lineup. However, while his hitting is key to Norwood’s offensive attack, the coach believes his leadership may be more important to the team’s success. “He defiantly gives it his all every time and always has dirt on his uniform,” Igoe said. “While that may be important,

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his leadership as a captain is invaluable. Mike is the first to arrive and the last to leave. You can only go as far as your senior leadership takes you.” As a senior captain Doliner is trying to give the Mustangs everything that he has on and

off the field. “My approach to the game is to give it all you’ve got on every play, 110% all of the time,” he said. “I try to lead by example, just the way I did on the football field.”

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Out and About By Dawn C. Fitzgerald

Gym Gnat They say that the average weight gain for a nursing student is 20 pounds. But I like to be above average-in everything I do.

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And honestly, I have battled the bulge since birth. When you are short (petite for all the politically correct folks) and curvy, one pound actually looks like ten. For a short gal, objects really do seem larger than they appear. I told myself when school was over, I’d go back to behaving myself. Eating better and exercising more. Summer was fast approaching and last year’s shorts wouldn’t be fitting this year’s ankles if I kept it up. After watching numerous mind numbing ads for cheap gym memberships (while snarfing chips I’m sure) I finally did it. I joined. That was three weeks ago. I have since gone twice. That’s right, two times in three weeks. Even though I am a nursing major and not a mathematician, I know that two times in three weeks equals too much time still sitting on the couch. They say it takes six weeks to develop a habit. So, I figure in three more weeks, if my non-math major calculations are correct-I’ll be at the gym two more times. But I need to go more and do more. For me, the gym is a sheer form of torture. There are skinny people in color coordinated spandex and sneakers. These people run on treadmills at top

speed without breaking a sweat. They are losing weight, forming muscles, toning and training. The worst part is? Some of them are in their sixties and in better shape than I’ve ever been in my life. They put me to shame. And they love working out. I don’t get it. Now, I love my kids. I love ice cream. Yet, I loathe these people. Just thinking of purchasing spandex makes me mentally exhausted. The possibility of matching sneakers to spandex sends me over the edge. I begrudgingly go to the gym in a baseball cap, baggy shorts, and a random, hopefully clean t-shirt. Within five minutes of being on an elliptical machine, I turn a fabulous fuchsia color and begin scanning the room for the closest defibrillator-just in case. I know it is good for me to go. I know I need to go. And I know I’ll feel better after I go. But first, I have to get myself there. It’s so much easier to sit on the couch and make excuses why I don’t have time to go to the gym. I am really busy today. This is a crazy week. I have a year membership. I will definitely go tomorrow. Dawn Fitzgerald is a freelance writer. She’d love to hear from you at dawncfitz@yahoo. com

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A Sad Loss for Norwood By Carissa Woolfe The town of Norwood lost a hero this past April. John P “Jake” Riley passed away at the age of 68 on April 22nd, 2014. Known around town as an extremely devoted policeman, John P “Jake” Riley served the town from 1969 to 2000. He was the son of the late Patrolman Francis Riley, who also worked for the Norwood Police department. He was also the beloved husband of Rosemary “Roe” (O’Brien) Riley, and father of Kevin. F. Riley and his

wood, and what they remember is his personality and his dedication to his job. Right before he retired, Riley was the beat officer for the town of Norwood. He would patrol the uptown area on foot, and check in with the local store owners in the area and help keep things running smoothly. Another one of his responsibilites was enforcing parking restrictions. Officer Kevin Grasso of the Norwood Police department only has positive things to say about Officer Riley. “He was born and raised in the town. He

John “Jake” Riley definitely had an impact not only on the residents of the town of Norwood, but also the officers he worked with in the Norwood PD. “He was a great guy, he was well liked, and I think he really enjoyed his job. His job was something that he really looked forward to, because his father was a police officer in Norwood as well. He was just a terrific, terrific guy.” The town of Norwood certainly feels this great loss and residents from Norwood and all over Massachusetts extend their condolences to the family.

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PET CORNER Adoption Application Pre-Approval Event KITTENS….KITTENS….KITTENS Sunday June 8th 10am-12pm Petco Adoption Center Norwood Stop by and meet with adoption counselors with your completed adoption applications to pre-approve your family to adopt kittens and cat that we have waiting for adoption. We will also set up “meet and greets” with our foster volunteers at this event. Please bring as many family members as possible, proof of home ownership or landlord information, veterinary contact information and personal references contact information. The goal is to adopt the kittens and cats to forever homes morerapidly which will allow the Bay State Animal Cooperative to rescue more kittens and cats

during this busy season. Though it is recommended that you submit your adoption application on-line at www.baystateanimals.org before you attend, we will have paper applications available at the event.

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Norwood Stained Glass Windows See The Light After 60 Years By Marjorie Turner Hollman It all started with some stained glass windows that had nearly been forgotten in the carriage house of the First Baptist Church of Norwood, on Bond Street. The Baptist Church houses not only its own congregation; it also provides space for the Anglican Church of the Redeemer-Norwood, whose main worshippers meet at 31 Hayward Street, in Franklin. Bruce Hadley, chairman of the property management committee at the Norwood Baptist Church, wondered if the Church of the Redeemer had any use for the leaded stained glass windows that had sat in the basement of the carriage house since the church had moved from its building in downtown Norwood 60 years ago to its present location on Bond St. The windows had been moved and stored, and nearly forgotten. “I thought we might have a use for them at our Franklin church,” noted Father Alan Bouffard, Vicar of RedeemerNorwood. “I talked to Father Dan Sylvia, Church of the Redeemer Rector, in Franklin, who said he wanted the windows for our church space in Franklin, which is housed in an old mill building.” The executive committee of the Baptist Church agreed to donate the windows, as long as they were placed in a worship space Father Alan continued. In thanks for the gift of the windows, Redeemer made a donation to the First Baptist Church of Norwood in memory of Walter Whitney, a long-time Norwood resident and member of Redeemer-Norwood. Father Dan added to the story. “When I became the priest here, I started doodling and sketching ideas about what we might do differently with this space,” Father Dan explained. Looking around at the newly refurbished worship space in Franklin, he smiled. “This excites the artist in me, watching our space be transformed into a worship space—it’s good to see. And I’m overjoyed with the chance to partner with other church families.”

But great ideas can require some real muscle to become reality. “The leaded glass windows are really heavy!” Father Dan recalled. “It took four guys and a big truck to bring the windows from Norwood over here to Franklin.”

we were not able to go,” Mrs. Cheri explained. “I asked Dan if he had anything that needed our help and he mentioned the stained glass windows. I had no idea what putting them up would entail. When I saw the size of them…”

Father Alan laughed recalling the process of transporting the windows. “Those windows took four pretty strong young guys to carry them out to the truck. I think Dan’s back is still sore!”

Mackenzie Jordan of Franklin was part of the crew from NXGN who came to help Redeemer Franklin with this project. She took one look at the windows and said, “We need my dad.” Dave Jordan, a Franklin contractor (Dave Jordan Construction) changed his schedule and came to help out for what he originally thought would be a few hours. “But he was there till 7:30 Saturday night,” Mrs. Cheri recalled. Father Dan noted, “We couldn’t have done this without Dave’s help.”

And that’s where yet another church comes in. The Anglican Church of the Redeemer is a relatively new but growing church in Franklin. The idea of installing the heavy leaded windows was rather overwhelming. Father Dan’s wife, Lisa, and their children visited the Blessing Barn in Mendon, where his oldest son Isaiah struck up a conversation with Mrs. Cheri McCutchen, director of NXGN, a residential internship program for students who are working with Compassion New England. She is also the wife of Pastor Phil McCutchen, of Bethany Community Church, of Mendon. From Mrs. Cheri’s conversation with 11 year old Isaiah grew a friendship with Father Dan’s wife and the Sylvia family. The Sylvias’ attended a Compassion Summit at Bethany Church, a gathering of area churches involved in compassion ministry. “At our Compassion Summit, I asked Father Dan if he had any mission trips planned—we were getting ready to take a missions trip to Baltimore, MD and a conflict had come up—

The stained glass windows were the most visible aspect of this project, but the crew from Mendon also helped construct a raised platform for the new altar pieces (donated from the former Islington Community Church). A raised stage for the musicians who play during Sunday church services was also created. Redeemer’s youth group had had a planned mission trip cancelled and so they shifted their focus to working together with the young people from NXGN. The construction, mounting the stained glass windows and cleaning the space became an intense three-day exercise of working together, young people from Redeemer’s youth group, adults from the church, and a crew from NXGN in Mendon. Father Dan noted that

“We worked from morning to exhaustion!” Reflecting on the changed appearance of the church, housed in an old New England mill building, Father Dan said, “This excites the artist in me, seeing our space transformed into a worship space. It’s good to see folk’s joy at what was done. We’re working hard to foster an intergenerational church. Families are intergenerational; church should be too. Even with the renovations, we tried to retain the feeling of a mill. We didn’t put the stained glass into the windows of the building itself—these are brick walls—we aren’t touching them! And the windows bring in so much light, giving it so much character.” He continued, “The music may be more modern, we have a priest

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who is younger, but we want the atmosphere and intention to reflect the people, both young and old, who worship with us. It’s a repurposed building, and we are a repurposed people. Come check it out! We want our space to be used.” Stained glass windows recall a feeling of age. Old mills buildings throughout New England recall the history of this area. But stained glass in an old mill building, set in the midst of a growing church of young families and older parishioners says community, which is what it took to get the stained glass into place. The relationships that were forged in the process? It’s what you hope church is all about.

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ceremony attendees and spoke of how he thought of FF Mawn every time he got out of NC-1 and looked up at the Service Flag proudly displayed in front of the fire station. FF Mawn then surprised Chief Greeley with his unit tradition and presented the Chief with an American Flag flown over the country of Afghanistan. Congratulations Chief Greely!

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WILLIAM J. CLIFFORD 1925-2014 “We Have to Take Care of Each Other” By Amy Beaumont Hockey Heaven received a great man on May 10 – William J. Clifford. And it was the game of hockey that allowed me to get to know this great man. Always on hand to take in the varsity hockey games over the years, he rode the bus with son Bill Clifford, head coach, along with the team. In the rinks, Bill would take up his spot along the glass to watch

every game, roster in hand. I remember vividly his attending the Frozen Fenway game at Fenway Park back in January 2012, when Norwood played against Revere – seen here in the accompanying photo. Born and raised in Mission Hill, Bill headed off shortly after his 18th birthday to serve in the Navy on “The Fighting Lady”, The USS Ticonderoga. During his years of service, Bill was highly decorated, having been awarded five battle stars. He eventually

met and married Rita Delaney of Gloucester, and together they raised four children – Bill, Pam, Patricia and Dennis. They settled in Norwood, and Bill was one of the founders of the Norwood Nuggets program. Although not a hockey player, as a youngster Bill was a tri-sport athlete excelling in football, baseball and basketball. Once in Norwood, Bill touched many lives – he was a town meeting member, a little league coach and volunteered as treasurer for the Senior Center. For work, he was an architectural hardware consultant, lending his knowledge to three large companies

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