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Norwood Says Thank You to its First Responders By Donna Lane The tables were alternately covered with red and blue. A sign that said Thank You with hand-written messages from residents was hung in the tent. A grill-master pumped out burgers, hot dogs and corn all day, while a special frying station served up homemade fries. All manners of delicious homemade salads and pastries lined the serving table, and a popcorn machine was pressed into service for the young ones. Despite the drizzle and gray skies, first responders
and their families enjoyed a relaxing day, compliments of the residents of Norwood. The upcoming anniversary of 9/11 was on his mind and he wanted to show the first responders how much we, the community of Norwood, appreciate their services. “He” would choose to remain anonymous but knows that there has to be a “face” to the organizers, in this case a committee. A committee of four to be exact, none of whom want publicity or recognition. So we asked Bill Lloyd, the “face” of the committee, what
inspired him to organize the BBQ for our first responders. “I want our first responders to know they are greatly appreciated,” Lloyd said. “After the events of 9/11, everyone came together. First responders were appreciated…applauded. But not so much today. I don’t think first responders get enough recognition. And I think the media exploits them.” Lloyd made his case with some examples. The news is filled with stories of how police around the country have “mishandled” explosive situations, despite the fact that the vast majority of victims (more than 80 percent as reported by the Washington Post in May of this year) were armed with potentially lethal objects, primarily guns, but also knives and revving vehicles. Our first responders are ready to put their lives on the line any day we need them to do so.
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From Hockey to Entrepreneurs By Donna Lane They didn’t plan on being entrepreneurs, at least not at this stage of their lives, but these two 14-year old Norwood High School freshmen are owners of an apparel company. They named it HkyGuys. It all began when Joe Spadorcia received a GoPro camera from his parents for Christmas in 2014. He began recording neighborhood friends playing hockey on the backyard rink built by his dad. Joe posted his videos on YouTube. His friend since pre-school and fellow hockey player, Chris Martin, designed a logo for the YouTube site and helped brainstorm the videos. Friends loved the logo and said they would buy t-shirts that displayed the logo if they were available. “Once we realized that so many people, not just hockey players, were excited about the logo and happy to wear clothes with our logo on them, we trademarked it and formed a real company,” Spadorcia said. HkyGuys sells casual apparel. The biggest selling items to date have been sweatpants, tee-shirts,
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Whether it’s diffusing a domestic situation, dealing with an armed robbery, handling intoxicated drivers, or investigating a bomb threat, our police officers face danger on our streets all the time and can never let their guard down when on duty. Our firefighters also risk their lives each time they fight the ravages of fire to save a life, a home, a business, or an environment from devastation. They serve in treacherous cold and hellacious heat, work in chokingly thick smoke and on dangerously high ladders. When asked how he felt about this tribute, Fire Chief Anthony Greeley responded: “It’s humbling to know that people went out their way to do this for us,” Chief Greeley said. “It’s our job to deliver fire safety and EMS services and to perform
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at the top of our game every day. Anytime we get a positive stamp of approval from the community, it provides us with confidence that we’re doing our job. It also gives us a great sense of pride. of accomplishment, and it helps us to cement our bonds with each other and the community.” Similar sentiments were expressed by members of the police department. “I cannot thank the people of Norwood enough for the number of donations, support, volunteers and teamwork that went into making the first annual Red&Blue BBQ such a huge success,” Lloyd said. “It touched the hearts of our first responders. They really appreciated the event, so we are going to do this again.” Donna Lane is a Norwoodbased writer, lecturer and designer. You can reach her at addictedgardener@verizon.net.
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can occur. On the other hand, the right approach towards exercise, nutrition and rest can actually cause the body to become stronger while avoiding injury. Overtraining syndrome occurs when an individual participates in new activities that the body is unaccustomed to or when an individual does the same actions for a prolonged period especially in the absence of warm ups and stretching routines. Athletes with overtraining injuries may display fatigue, disturbances in sleep patterns and appetite suppression in severe cases.
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Fall into Wegman’s This Month by
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After months of preparation and anticipation, Wegman’s supermarket, at University Ave., in Westwood, will hold its grand opening this month. At 7 a.m., on Sunday, Oct. 11, the 122,000 sq. ft. store will officially open its doors offering many of its signature departments that has made the grocery chain a very popular choice and destination for shoppers to purchase produce, boxed goods, dairy, prepared foods, and much, much more. Visitors at Wegman’s will quickly discover the basis for this supermarket’ growing reputation. In addition to grocery sales, it is well known for its variety of enhanced food options. Those options include its market cafe with indoor and outdoor seating, Sushi bar, nature’s marketplace, a wine and beer shop, patisserie, pharmacy, catering department, Asian bar, bakery, prepared pizza and a floral department. It will also other subsidies, including Redbox, Moneygram, Wi-Fi internet access and Coinstar.
The University Station development opened in March producing some 550,000 square feet of retail and restaurant space to the area, along with residential apartments, 350,000 square feet of office space and Life Time Athletic Westwood. Wegman’s and Target will partner as anchor stores while other shopping choices include Charming Charlies, Nordstrom Rack, David’s Bridal, Petsmart, Dress Barn, Sports Authority, Famous Footwear, Marshalls, Home Goods, Ulta Beauty, Kay Jewelers, Michael’s, Yankee Candle and Visionworks. For dining options, shoppers can take fuel up at Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza, Panera Bread, Bonefish Grill, Smashburger, Chipotle, Starbucks, Noodles & Company and Orange Leaf. The equally good news for Norwood residents is that once open, Wegmans Westwood will provide a lot of job opportunities. The store is expected to retain 550 full and part time positions. Applicants can apply online at www.wegmans.com/careers or call 1-877-WEGMANS (934-6267) for more information.
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O’Gara was notexin Westwood the success and Town Pages for the C.A.R.E. (Children School Event will be of in Hopedale Nixon, area. of characters, singing and dancing with another know Public Library, 961 Main meeting to talkwelcoming we had child is and Reference to solvethe season is opening for than citizen Hopedale paper, just or senior “We do a lot working the first it was a time Event even more renowned educator,50 astudents Head of on the Franklin taking what tests business in finally or organizations. This year’s event, Street, Millis. wasschool, Ashland High upon graduprehensive and starting a Residents Encounter) program, and March years ago. and their way through their senior ahead with local resident Sunday, chanio, at March. this spring? your 22, from 12-4 as crew. the town for the would At times, we hear news rehas dedicated year backstage Two students science the approval. ogy Club, March 21 at homemade soups from connections to endangered or MCAS Assessmen And with it comes Services as a resident of always been a pected.” “I thought it group, “I aimed at helping police gather college or career more than time, some at Riddell High School. The show, will play Garzon adds, “Through Carol copies of uninformed thinks partici- Public At the One some big name place at Breezy in the orchestra pit,his told the ports of a beloved parent with has year t System, local test. stores about familyorigin. Manyp.m., toa take salads, everything al-life Twenty-five hundred cute little market, Known species Library past 19 years who must information about member ation. Last make in Norfolk were concerned representatives (Haggerty), an art teacher at Milof tion standardsabout the parents are with music and lyrics written By liz taurasi with Liberaof a Hill Public Farm, 583 newspaper will waiting for, the area has been With the help due for AdamsofStreet, research. to the Alzheimer’s disease or demenparticipated have anyby though his complexity countries from Franklin, scratch,” says terpretive including about giving high energy,of dream of mine! High School the tabloid-sized lots relationsnever found and and As the community with special and we didn’t ing tests Wegmans roast lis High School, we’ve been able and the new educa- Touhey wouldresident Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey, families 200 students Holliston. have included to open music, “we it did each month, last year, tia, who has wandered out the science have hired in Hopedan pants were Milford, Norfolk is the travels accompany March 4, see Target (set Patrick tore. “We even make brakes Students and local high the event which of 2014 Hopedale for them, free be alive—I’ve needs, to help foster a relationcon-willstill thing like that state of being considered shows, someinRoche Bros. advantage over to partner with Danielle Manion full of energy and includes who has be produced related story 150 coltheofevent 15 here, extensively professional on the like on from feature to page direct mailed Koller, from baby than front animusicians be door Hopedale turkeys and theme Nixon cominto few Kyle Massachuse put Both the certificates the will more were our woods, as 13) environmen force well,” says The these Wegmans from Alumni, the and Wegmans, them to bring by the ship with the community. ale,” Roche Bros from at the school, and that’s where discussion PARCC edy, romance, and the great sounds says Christie. tal as each to promote we offer the death fun some mals the area will representatives of which and farm-related for Local Town of charge to households and busior other situations where a child tts. for of must still both test andwill anchor were eventually and Bellingham. consistent a meatballs, and addition in even though schools across to be armed leges and professionals education. been working of theplex. forefrontthe polarizing He hopes dards and Mom and 21-year-resident Lt. 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As it Latvia, its Foundersthen a Junior force. serves and protects – and it needs send a hopes these Beauty, Kay Jewelers, the Second annual on for snowfall as Millis Film Festival will take time Photo this show expected to information a century to be endured. uary, we did not see with him, still in our and the stu- committees development The mixed- this everything from starting the Hopedale information “ kids to come to reconnect did last year the day is sure to welcomon wildlife fun. one navi- celebrated College page 4 message Milford appreciated her to run she built a successful ing local research tism place on March 7, from 6-8 actions Lambert. bring him through Starbucks, school Smashburger, this property, it was inevitable forcontinued nesses step up to sponsor over the summer, we thought open the in the making. In to be year. 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Pink Paws for a Cause 3rd Annual Breast in Show Walk, October 25
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Norwood residents will likely do a double take if they are in the vicinity of downtown Norwood on October 25, because at this annual walking fundraiser, the dogs take the lead! This year will be the 3rd Annual Breast In Show Walk, sponsored by The Soggie Doggie, in S. Norwood. The four-legged companions will accompany their two legged friends in an ap-
proximate three-mile walk to raise funds for breast cancer research. All walkers are invited, with or without a dog! Participants and their leashed pets will launch the walk at The Soggie Doggie, 1159 Washington St., in South Norwood, at 10 a.m., and proceed to Norwood Center and the Town Common, where refreshments and snacks will be provided all walkers, canines and their families. The return trip heads down Central St., down Guild, Broadway and Washington St., and back to the salon, to enjoy food donated by a local restaurant. In past years, approximately 120-140 walkers participated, where almost 80 dogs and even 1 cat (in a carrier) joined in the event. In their first year, they also raised an impressive $5,000, with 100% donated to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Matching that figure this year will contribute greatly to the fight against breast cancer. Collins and co-owner Meghan Terwilliger were inspired to initiate the walk after seeing football players wearing pink in October, the official Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Both women have unfortunately experienced the life-changing effects of breast cancer within their families and wanted to reach out to help find a cure for this
devastating diagnosis. “The idea started as simply encouraging clients to do pink creative grooming through the month of October, Terwilliger said. “We then thought maybe we could join in on an already established walk (Susan G Comen or Avon) with all of our pink pets, but then decided that we should just do our own!” Not available to attend the event but want to contribute? Throughout the month of October, The Soggie Doggie enhances its high quality and creative dog and cat grooming to raise monetary donations through their pet
services. All the proceeds from the purchase of any pink creative color (dye the ears, tail, paws, etc.), pink feather extensions or pink nail pawlish will go directly to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF), where $.99 of every dollar goes into the fund. Check out their Facebook Page at The Soggie Doggie for some great examples of pink grooming services. “Everyone has been affected by breast cancer in some way,” Terwilliger said. “We all know somebody who has either survived breast cancer, passed away because of breast cancer, or is
fighting it now. We want to do whatever we can to help these doctors find a cure. And who doesn’t love a pink dog?!” Registration for the Breast in Show Walk is $30 and each participant will receive a silicone wristband and t-shirts (while supplies last). Walkers with or without dogs (or cats in carriers) are welcome! For more information or to obtain a registration form, contact The Soggie Doggie, 1159 Washington St., Norwood, 781-352-3509. The event will take place rain or shine.
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2020 vision: The Road to End Breast Cancer By Renee Plant Sue Weber was 38 when she found the lump in her breast. “The diagnosis turns your life upside down,” Weber said. Weber, who is a local breast cancer advocate, is employed at the all-female accounting firm “Maria Levin, P.C.” in Norwood. It was also a local support group that prompted her interest in advocating for the disease - a mission that has now reached a national level. “I went to a support group at Norwood Hospital, and it was wonderful,” Weber said. “Being around other women with breast cancer is what got me going. I felt like we had to do something to fight against this disease that nobody wants.” Soon after being diagnosed, Weber joined the Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition, where she said she got her feet wet in learning about advocacy. “That still wasn’t enough for me,” Weber said. “It was like I had a burning desire. I had to do more.” It was then that Weber went on to join the National Breast Cancer Coalition. The group was formed in 1991, coincidentally the same year as her diagnosis, though Weber did not join until the mid-90s. Since its inception, the NBCC’s mission has been to end breast cancer, which Weber says its members fight to achieve through action and power of advocacy.
Carol Matyka, a local breast cancer survivor who met Weber in a support group, became involved with the NBCC in 1995. She said what makes the organization powerful and effective is its “laser beam focus” and ability to reassess the steps being taken to put an end to this disease. “We do our homework,” Matyka said. “We don’t just put our fingers to the wind. We stay focused on our mission.” The NBCC’s current mission is referred to as “Breast Cancer Deadline 2020” - a call to action for policymakers, researchers, breast cancer advocates and other stakeholders to find a way to end the disease by 2020. The goal is lofty, Matyka admits, but she says it is not out of reach for an organization that has already achieved so much. The coalition, which has landed itself on the list of the top 25 most effective advocacy groups in the country, has more than 600 member organizations and 60,000 individuals lobbying to meet this goal. Past achievements of the organization include obtaining more than $2.89 billion of new federal dollars for breast cancer research, the development of a multi-million dollar breast cancer research project within the Department of Defense (DOD), and the creation of Project LEAD - a science-based program designed to educate and train breast cancer activists to participate in the breast cancer research processes.
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“We have a lot of accomplishments,” Matyka said. “But, are breast cancer deaths going down? No.” The blueprint for NBCC’s “Breast Cancer Deadline 2020” is centered around three goals: research needed to end breast cancer, global access to necessary information and lifesaving interventions, as well as the influence
of leaders everywhere in the strategies to end breast cancer. As for Weber, she said this deadline has reinstated a renewed sense of urgency in the fight to end breast cancer, and that it has given her an even greater purpose. “We are so much further along than we were five years ago before we set this deadline,” she said.
Matyka agrees with Weber, adding, “The best way to serve those diagnosed in any community is to push the envelope,” Matyka said. “That’s why we set this deadline. We have nothing to lose, and everything to gain.” To learn more about the deadline and the organization, visit www.BreastCancerDeadline2020.org.
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PET CORNER LOST and FOUND ANIMALS Recently the Norwood Now Facebook Page has featured dialogue regarding multiple lost and found cats in and around Norwood. BSAC recommends you post locally lost and found pets on this page. Let’s let fellow neighbors help get lost and found cats and dogs back to their owners or safely into a shelter. BSAC always reminds pet owners that the great outdoors is often the biggest predator in and of itself for our feline friends! Seriously consider keeping your four-legged family member inside. We can assist with ideas on how to make indoor/outdoor cats safe and happy indoor cats; inquire at info@baystateanimals.org
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lot in South Norwood to fend for herself. She was seen by a few residents on Austin St., in Norwood. She was taken in and brought to a local veterinarian where she escaped and fled outside again. She fled in the vicinity of Norwood Animal Hospital/Hannaford’s plaza area the week of September 21st. She is scared, lonely and lost. Please help her. If you see her please post on the Norwood Now FB page and contact BSAC at info@baystateanimals.org, or leave a message at 781-436-2722. IF you see a stray cat that appears lost or injured or if you lose a cat IMMEDIATELY post signs, don’t wait. Put out food (dawn to dusk-not overnight) and water and continually call for the cat. Seek rescue groups or the local Animal Control for assistance in setting humane traps in your yard or a neighbor’s yard. Many cats hide and will not come out even when their owners are present. Immediately contact all local and neighboring veterinary hospitals (especially the emergency hospitals) and rescue groups, contact the local and neighboring animal control officers. Do not give up after a week or so, keep the signs up and keep calling and offering food. Your cat could be injured very nearby (search all areas), they could be shut in a neighbors shed
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Norwood Sr. Babe Ruth Champions Honored at Fenway The Boston Red Sox hosted Norwood Sr. Babe Ruth, the 2015 New England area champions, for an on-field, pre-game celebration prior to the September 4 game vs. the Philadelphia Phillies. The Norwood Sr. Babe Ruth team advanced to the South Shore League Championship behind Matt Haj-
jar’s complete game one hitter vs. Milton in a one-game playoff after the Dedham team was disqualified from the tournament due to roster issues. Brian Dittmeier pitched a no hitter against Wollaston in the series opener as Norwood coasted to a 12-0 victory at Adams Field in Quincy.
Game two moved back to Norwood as Cam Davis pitched six strong innings with Matt Hajjar closing out the game for a 5-4 victory to complete the series sweep. Coach Steve Cline was impressed by the team’s dedication and teamwork and looks forward to several returning players for next
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Norwood Sports Norwood Girls Volleyball by
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Eight games into the 2014 season Norwood was hit with a severe injury that virtually shut down their entire volleyball season, but Coach Paul Nimblett didn’t let it destroy the girls’ attitudes. “It was a tough year; eight games in we lost our best player on the court in Amanda Springer to a torn ACL,” Nimblett said. “Instead of giving up we decided to go young the rest of the way, giving the girls experience. However, it wasn’t always easy and we did take our lumps along the way.” Coming into this season Norwood is down seven seniors from last year’s squad, but is retuning eight athletes that now all have considerable time on the court and should be instrumental in getting the Mustangs back into the Bay State League running. Nimblett will be lead by its tri-captains; outside hitter Emily Flavin, the team’s best all around player, libero Erin Kelly and now middle hitter Lauren Butts. Butts had been Norwood’s setter last fall, but due to a back surgery
is changing positions this year. Another senior on the squad is Sabrina Tarara, the team’s best server and front line hitter. Three big time juniors will also be back on the court this fall in Ally Copponi (setter), Krista Bradley (middle hitter) and Meghan Reen. All three athletes are basketball players who have drastically improved their game and now have a year of varsity experience under their belts. Having 12 talented players allows the Mustangs numerous options in how they play their opponents. Other athletes looking to contribute this fall will be Erin Spalding, a setter who has worked hard to improve her game, Kaylan Reen and right side hitter Christin Meimarides. Junior Shai Bigelow will find herself in a utility role despite having no varsity experience. Sophomore middle hitter Kiki Ryan has really impressed Nimblett showing up to tryouts vastly improved from her freshman season and showing the coach she has some huge upside potential to her game.
“There are a lot of young underclassmen on this team, but I’m very excited about this year’s team,” the coach said. “A lot of these girls got significant playing
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Playing in the BSL is always a tough task, but this year Nimblett is unsure of what they league will be like due to all the turnover. “There has been a lot of turnover in the coaching ranks,” the coach said. “The Bay State League has seven new coaches this fall. The league as a whole is always tough and you never know who is going to move up. The only thing we know is that we will be competing night in and night out.” As the season gets underway the Mustangs first goal is to do well in the BSL and earn themselves a .500 record to advance into the tournament, where they hope to improve upon last year’s one and done.
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Norwood Sports Norwood Golf by
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Last fall was the first time that the Norwood golf team qualified for the state tournament over the last seven seasons. Finishing with a 7-7 regular season record allowed Mustang Coach Jim Sweeney to send six of his golfers to participate in the tournament. And although the Mustangs didn’t capture the championship, the Norwood coach was rather pleased with his teams 8th place finish scoring a 325, just 25 strokes off Catholic Memorial’s title pace. While four out of the six athletes that represented Norwood in the Division 2 South (Shore Shore) Tournament will be back this season, Sweeney did lose two top quality golfers in Mike Murphy and Chris Ciriello, both three-year starters of the program. Ciriello was the Mustangs lowest shooter in the tournament posting a 78, while Murphy shot an 83. Of the four returning, cousins David and Michael Saad both shot 90, while Paul Galvin shot an 80 and Nick Naumann an 84. “Losing Mike and Chris will be some big shoes to fill, but I am very optimistic about this coming season with the golfers we have
and their tournament experience,” Coach Sweeney said. “We had a good number of kids try out for the team this year and I took the maximum number of players I could put on my roster (16) including five new freshmen and a senior.” The newcomers to the 2015 squad are freshmen Michael Curley, Charlie Hanoian, John Cotter, Chris Martin and Matt Hennessey, who has the potential to be one of the best. Senior Kyle Begley also made the team as a first year player. Hoping to lead the team back to the Division 2 Tournament will be senior co-captains David Saad and Paul Galvin, both three-year golfers for Sweeney. On any given day, either one could be teeing off first, but that’s something that neither player nor the coach puts near the top of their priority list. ”I don’t worry about who is number one and who is number two, my goal is to get eight starters to contribute on the golf course,” Sweeney said. “I don’t get hung up about it and neither do David or Paul, they’re worried about going out and doing their best. Motivation to push one another is their focus.”
In addition to Saad and Galvin, seniors Brian Curley and Nick Naumann (both four-year players) as well as junior Michael Saad, a three-year player, could find themselves playing in the top five of Sweeney’s eight. The final three spots will most likely move around depending on who is playing well on any given day. “These five have the inside
track to be playing in the first five spots, but nothing is set in stone,” the coach said. “Dave and Paul shoot the best scores and are the most consistent golfers match after match. Golfers three, four and five are very similar in terms of scoring.” Looking to secure the final three spots are junior and secondyear golfer Sean Briggs, who got
into a handful of matches last fall; sophomore Ryan Giffin, junior Owen Kelly and sophomore Declan Tolman are also in the mix. Norwood’s goal once again is to qualify for the state tournament. “Having a taste of the tournament makes us hungrier,” Sweeney said. “But we just don’t want to get in this year; we want to build upon last year’s experience.”
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NATURE CALLS – Go NUTS By Amy Beaumont This time around we’ll take a look at the wonderful world of nuts and seeds, and how they can greatly benefit our health. As a lifelong student of nutrition, I have learned that the best diets have nuts and seeds in them, recommended on a daily basis. And adding them into your diet is super easy. Unlike fruit and vegetables, nuts and seeds have a long shelf life and are easy to store and carry. But more importantly, nuts and seeds are high-end nutritional powerhouses, rich in energy and nutrients. First off, nuts are an excellent source of monounsaturated-fatty acids (MUF) which help to lower bad cholesterol (LDL) and increase good cholesterol levels (or HDL). It has been well documented that diets rich in MUF prevent coronary artery disease and strokes, by favoring a health blood lipid profile. Beyond this benefit, nuts and seeds are a rich source of the all important omega-3 essential fatty acids. Simply put, the anti-inflammatory action of essential fatty acids help to lower the risk of high blood pressure and strokes. There are also compounds in nuts and seeds that offer protection against
certain cancers, including breast, prostate and colon. And while many of you youngsters out there may not yet be thinking of all the above conditions, consider this: 1 in 3 adults will be diagnosed with cancer in this country. It has become a frightening yet virtual statistical guarantee that has everything to do with what we ingest. While things like pollution and other environmental factors may be out of our control, our diets are the one thing we can control - and should. One of the most important elements in any high-end diet is antioxidants compounds which are well known to offer protection against cancers. And with the unending wave of toxins that hit each and every one of us, foods rich in antioxidants should be considered cheap insurance. There are certainly a great variety of seeds and nuts to choose from, each with its own nutritional punch: ALMONDS - A rich source of vitamin E, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium and iron. Frequently used as a healthy solution for relief from constipation, respiratory disorders, heart disorders, anemia, impotency and diabetes.
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PINE NUTS - A wealth of antioxidants, including vitamins A, B, C, D, E and lutein. They are also rich in magnesium - a half a cup contains half the RDA. Most Americans are deficient in magnesium, low levels lead to fatigue. PUMPKIN SEEDS - Rich in vitamin E, tryptophan and glutamate. Considered to be nature’s sleeping pill. Can’t sleep? Try adding pumpkin seeds to your diet! FLAX SEED (Linseed) - rich source of minerals like manganese, potassium, calcium, iron, magnesium, zinc and selenium. Top plant source of omega-3 essential fatty acids CHIA SEED - gluten free, low glycemic index dicotyledonous seeds. They carry alpha-linoleic acid (ALA), mucilage and minerals. The seeds are good sources of many essential minerals. Calcium, phosphorous, iron, manganese, and magnesium are particularly concentrated in chia. Many of these minerals have a vital role in bone mineralization, red blood cell production, enzyme synthesis, as well as regulation of cardiac and skeletal muscle activities. Considered a super-food. These nuts and seeds barely scrape the surface of what is available to us. It’s a no brainer really - it’s so easy to build a bet-
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ter diet for ourselves by simply adding them to the things we already eat. If you are like most Americans though, and consume the SAD (standard American diet), adding nuts and seeds becomes even more important. A lot of us lead busy lives with very little attention to what we eat on a daily basis. Many of us will grab bagged salted snacks because it’s easy. But it’s those choices that are certainly empty calories and devoid of any nutritional value whatsoever. Invest in your health by building a good diet - go nut shopping. Choose a few favorites, buy from reputable companies
and make adding nuts and seeds to your diet easy. Keep a few containers of nuts and seeds out on your counter top - before long you’ll be adding nutritional blasts to your cereals, yogurts, smoothies and salads. Nature really does get it right when it comes to nuts and seeds and the health benefits that come with them. Add these gifts from nature into your daily intake and start building on your health - because without good health, nothing else matters. Amy Beaumont is a portrait photographer and a freelance writer. She can be reached at abeaumontphotography@gmail.com
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Calendar of Events October 3 British Invasion Tribute Norwood Theatre 7:30 p.m. The British Invasion Tribute’s performance is three shows in one! First, are classic songs by iconic British groups such as The Zombies, The Moody Blues, Dave Clark Five and Herman’s Hermits. The American musical “response” follows, with memorable hits by artists such as The Monkees, The Turtles, The Mamas & The Papas, and Tommy James & The Shondells. This retrospective concludes with an extraordinary finale paying tribute to the four lads from Liverpool who started it all, The Beatles! Tickets are $32 – $35 for adults, $29 – $32 for seniors, and $40 for premium seats. To purchase tickets, visit www. norwoodstage.com, call 781551-9000 or visit the box office Mon–Fri 10 a.m.–12 p.m. and 3–5 p.m.
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Norwood Retired Men’s Club Norwood Elks, 152 Winslow Ave. 10 a.m. Dedham AAA will be here to speak to us about all the things available to answer questions. If you want to be a member, you don’t have to be a Norwood resident, the only requirement is, you must be at least 60 years of age and be retired or semi retired. Just drop in and someone will greet you. The dues are $10 yearly and there is no initiation or initiation fee.
Norwood Flu Clinic Norwood Senior Center, 275 Prospect St. 9-11 a.m. For Norwood residents 14 and older. Bring your health insurance card.
Babysitter Lessons and Safety Training Civic Center 1 p.m. This American Academy of Pediatrics course covers how to handle the basics of infant and childcare, how to react to medical emergencies and injuries, perform first ad and set up and run a babysitting business. Cost is $48 for residents, and $58 for non residents. For ages 11-13 years old. Sign up at the Norwood Woman’s Club Meeting Civic Center. Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 24 Berwick St. October 5 Foliage Detectives 12:30 p.m. Paranormal Lecture Morrill Memorial Library The Norwood Woman’s Club will be Morrill Memorial Library 7 p.m. entertained by another visit from Mr. 7 p.m. Join Marjorie Turner Hollman, author Dave Cuddy who will entertain with The award-winning Emmy-nominated of Easy Walks in Massachusetts, and his keyboard during tea. The club host and writer of PBS’s New England More Easy Walks in Massachusetts, and is celebrating our 115th year. Any Legends, Belanger knows all about become a foliage “detective.” Learn questions, call Trina Mallet at 781-762things that go bump in the night. He will a few simple things to look for when 8173. provide an in-depth look at ghosts and seeking out those vibrant glimpses of legends, including images, audio clips, color in New England in the fleeting few October 14 and video from some of the world’s weeks known as “foliage season.” Plan Author Lecture: William Martin most infamous haunts. To sign up, email leisurely trips right around the corner Morrill Memorial Library norprograms@minlib.net, call 781-769- from where you live; avoid the crowds, 7 p.m. 0200, x110 or 222, or stop by the library skip the traffic jams, get out and walk, Mr. William Martin, who wrote ‘The reference or information desk. look, take lots of pictures. To sign up, Lincoln Letter,’ will present a talk: email norprograms@minlib.net, call LINCOLN AND LIBERTY, TOO! 781-769-0200 x110 or 222, or visit the which traces the arc of the Lincoln reference or information desk. Presidency. It includes some rare, never-before-seen images of Civil October 9 War Washington. To register for this program, email norprograms@minlib. Almost, Maine Production Walpole Footlighters, 2 Scout Rd., net, call 781-769-0200, x110 or 222, or stop by the library reference or Walpole information desk. 8 p.m. The 2015 season opens with Almost, October 15 Maine, a new comedy by John Cariani. On a cold, clear, moonless night in the Individual Genealogy Session middle of winter, all is not quite what Morrill Memorial Library it seems in the remote, mythical town 10 a.m.-12 p.m. of Almost, Maine. As the northern Joe Petrie is offering a one-on-one lights hover in the star-filled sky above, genealogy sessions. Almost’s residents find themselves falling in and out of love in unexpected and The Beatles; the Band of the 60’s often hilarious ways. Tickets are $20. Morrill Memorial Library To purchase, visit www.footlighters.com 7 p.m. or call the box office at 508-668-8446. Professional Beatles scholar Aaron Krerowicz will present his lecture, October 10 “The Beatles: Band of the Sixties.” Explore the music of the Beatles in this Almost, Maine Production Walpole Footlighters, 2 Scout Rd., 60-minute multimedia presentation (part history and part musical analysis) Walpole spanning the full decade of the 1960’s. 8 p.m. The 2015 season opens with Almost, To sign up, email norprograms@ Maine, a new comedy by John Cariani. minlib.net, call 781-769-0200, x110 or On a cold, clear, moonless night in the 222, or stop by the library reference or middle of winter, all is not quite what information desk. it seems in the remote, mythical town October 16 of Almost, Maine. As the northern lights hover in the star-filled sky above, Almost, Maine Production Almost’s residents find themselves falling Walpole Footlighters, 2 Scout Rd., in and out of love in unexpected and Walpole often hilarious ways. Tickets are $20. 8 p.m. To purchase, visit www.footlighters.com The 2015 season opens with Almost, or call the box office at 508-668-8446. Maine, a new comedy by John Cariani. On a cold, clear, moonless night in the October 11 middle of winter, all is not quite what it seems in the remote, mythical town Wegman’s Opening of Almost, Maine. As the northern 169 University Ave., Westwood Limit one per customer. lights hover in the star-filled sky above, 7 a.m. Cannot be combined Almost’s residents find themselves falling Wegmen’s will be officially open on with other offers. Sunday, October 11. For a sneak peek, in and out of love in unexpected and In store purchases only. often hilarious ways. Tickets are $20. visit www.wegmans.com/westwood. Coupon must be presented To purchase, visit www.footlighters.com at purchase. October 12 or call the box office at 508-668-8446. Columbus Day Norwood schools not in session.
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Pinkalicious Party Civic Center 10-11:30 a.m. The morning will be spent reading all about Pinkalicious and her P:inktastic imagination and then some ‘pink’ crafts and yummy treats! Cost is $15 for residents, $25 for non residents. For grades K-2. Sign up at the Civic Center. Life is but a Dream: A Musical Journey Norwood Theatre 7:30 p.m. “Life Is But A Dream” is a musical journey of song and dance for all ages through the many moments of our lives. From childhood’s moments of wonder and happiness to the challenges and tranquility of our golden years, this musical revue will warm your heart. Songs include: “Children Will Listen”, “Put On A Happy Face”, “Tonight”, “Do You Love Me”, and “Seasons Of Love.” Tickets are $27–$30 for adults, $25–$27 for seniors, and $38 for premium seats. To purchase tickets, visit www. norwoodstage.com, call 781-5519000 or visit the box office Mon–Fri 10 a.m.–12 p.m. and 3–5 p.m. Almost, Maine Production Walpole Footlighters, 2 Scout Rd., Walpole 8 p.m. The 2015 season opens with Almost, Maine, a new comedy by John Cariani. On a cold, clear, moonless night in the middle of winter, all is not quite what it seems in the remote, mythical town of Almost, Maine. As the northern lights hover in the star-filled sky above, Almost’s residents find themselves falling in and out of love in unexpected and often hilarious ways. Tickets are $20. To purchase, visit www.footlighters.com or call the box office at 508-668-8446.
October 18 Life is but a Dream: A Musical Journey Norwood Theatre 2 p.m. Life Is But A Dream is a musical journey of song and dance for all ages through the many moments of our lives. From childhood’s moments of wonder and happiness to the challenges and tranquility of our golden years, this musical revue will warm your heart. Songs include: “Children Will Listen”, “Put On A Happy Face”, “Tonight”, “Do You Love Me”, and “Seasons Of Love.” Tickets are $27–$30 for adults, $25–$27 for seniors, and $38 for premium seats. To purchase tickets, visit www. norwoodstage.com, call 781-5519000 or visit the box office Mon–Fri 10 a.m.–12 p.m. and 3–5 p.m.
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CALENDAR continued from page 24 Almost, Maine Production Walpole Footlighters, 2 Scout Rd., Walpole 2 p.m. The 2015 season opens with Almost, Maine, a new comedy by John Cariani. On a cold, clear, moonless night in the middle of winter, all is not quite what it seems in the remote, mythical town of Almost, Maine. As the northern lights hover in the starfilled sky above, Almost’s residents find themselves falling in and out of love in unexpected and often hilarious ways. Tickets are $20. To purchase, visit www.footlighters.com or call the box office at 508-668-8446. Chapel of St. Gabriel the Archangel Concert F. Holland Day House, 93 Day St. 3 p.m. The Concert Series in support of the Chapel of St. Gabriel the Archangel at Highland Cemetery in Norwood will be held at the historic F. Holland Day House, 93 Day Street, Norwood this fall. The Chapel will be closed for an interior and structural assessment in anticipation of future restoration. Barry and Patty Simon will perform on hammered dulcimer and flutes. Free and open to the public. Seating is limited and on a first come, first serve basis. The Friends of St. Gabriel’s can be reached at StGabrielNorwood@gmail.com, or emmail:StGabrielNorwood@gmail. com. Fall Musical Series Morrill Memorial Library 3 p.m. Hiroya Tsukamoto will perform. To sign up, stop by the reference or information desk, call 781-769-0200, x110 or 222, or email norprograms@ minlib.net.
October 21 Individual Genealogy Session Morrill Memorial Library 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Joe Petrie is offering a one-on-one genealogy sessions. CPR Class Civic Center 6 p.m. Lean the life saving skills of CPR and the Heimlich Maneuver to treat adults, children or infants suffering from sudden cardiac arrest, heart attack, stroke, choking or other serious injuries. Cost is $45 for residents, $55 for non residents. For ages 12 and up. Sign up at the Civic Center.
Local Town Pages www.norwoodtownnews.com October 22 Halloween Costume Swap Civic Center 3:30-5 p.m. Bring in gently worn Halloween costumes on or before October 21. Come back to the Willett Room on October 22 and find a new costume! All unclaimed costumes will be donated to the Boston Children’s Hospital. FREE! For ages Infant-8 years old. Together Yes Sustainable Series: Mosquito Eaters; A Bat Party! Morrill Memorial Library 7 p.m. Brown bats, the most prevalent type of bat in New England, can eat between 300-3,000 mosquitoes in one night. Their reputation as prolific spreaders of disease is unwarranted. Come to the bat party to learn about these helpful creatures and celebrate both bat lore and Halloween. Refreshments will be served. To sign up, email norprograms@ minlib.net, call 781-769-0200, x110 or 222, or stop by the library Reference or Information Desk.
October 23 Halloween Spooktacular Civic Center 6-7:30 p.m. Have a spooky night with games, dancing, crafts, refreshments and more! Dress up because there will be a costume parade! Cost is $5 for residents, $10 for non residents. For ages 3-8 years old. Almost, Maine Production Walpole Footlighters, 2 Scout Rd., Walpole 8 p.m. The 2015 season opens with Almost, Maine, a new comedy by John Cariani. On a cold, clear, moonless night in the middle of winter, all is not quite what it seems in the remote, mythical town of Almost, Maine. As the northern lights hover in the starfilled sky above, Almost’s residents find themselves falling in and out of love in unexpected and often hilarious ways. Tickets are $20. To purchase, visit www.footlighters.com or call the box office at 508-668-8446.
October 24 4th Annual Halloween Trunk or Treat Municipal Parking Lot, Nahatan St. 4-5 p.m. Decorate your cars and bring candy to hand out. Spots are limited, so register your vehicle by October 19. Children in the community are welcome to go from vehicle to vehicle
in their costumers for Trunk or Treat! Donations of wrapped candy are welcome for the event. Free! Comedy Night-Tripler Header Show Norwood Theatre 7:30 p.m. This night of comedy features three headliner-caliber acts: Dave Russo, Kelly MacFarland and Joe Yannetty. Recently named “Best Male Comic” in the city by the Boston Examiner, Dave Russo has been a mainstay of Boston comedy for the last fifteen years. As an experienced stand-up comedian, Kelly MacFarland has an extensive and well-rounded resume including comedy clubs, theaters, colleges and several television appearances. A seasoned professional, comedian Joe Yannetty draws on his travels, his Italian heritage, family situations and Boston blue-collar upbringing to bring family-oriented comedy to audiences across North America. Tickets are $28 for adults, $25 for seniors, and $33 for premium seats. To purchase tickets, visit www. norwoodstage.com, call 781551-9000 or visit the box office Mon– Fri 10 a.m.–12 p.m. and 3–5 p.m. Almost, Maine Production Walpole Footlighters, 2 Scout Rd., Walpole 8 p.m. The 2015 season opens with Almost, Maine, a new comedy by John Cariani. On a cold, clear, moonless night in the middle of winter, all is not quite what it seems in the remote, mythical town of Almost, Maine. As the northern lights hover in the starfilled sky above, Almost’s residents find themselves falling in and out of love in unexpected and often hilarious ways. Tickets are $20. To purchase, visit www.footlighters.com or call the box office at 508-668-8446.
October 25 3rd Annual Breast in Show Walk The Soggie Doggie, 1159 Washington St., S. Norwood 10 a.m. Walkers and their pets join forces to raise money for breast cancer research. The walk will begin at The Soggie Doggie in S. Norwood, to the Town Common and return to the grooming salon. Refreshments will be served. Registration is $30. To register, visit The Soggie Doggie, or call 781-3523509. Rain or shine.
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Chapel of St. Gabriel the Archangel Concert Series Change in Concert Location The Archangel Concert Series, in support of the Chapel of St. Gabriel the Archangel, which has previously been held at Highland
Cemetery in Norwood will take place this fall season at the historic F. Holland Day House, 93 Day Street. The Chapel will be closed
Meet the Cast of “Almost, Maine” The Walpole Footlighters will begin their 2015/2016 season with their fall production of “Almost, Maine,” opening October 9, at the Footlighters Playhouse, 2 Scout Rd., East Walpole. On a cold, clear, moonless night in the middle of winter, all is not quite what it seems in the remote, mythical town of Almost, Maine. As the northern lights hover in the star-filled sky above, Almost’s residents find themselves falling in and out of love in unexpected and often hilarious ways. Knees are bruised. Hearts are broken. But the bruises heal, and the hearts mend – almost – in this delightful midwinter’s night’s dream. The New York Times review said “…a whimsical approach to the joys and perils of romance. Magical happenings bloom beneath the snow drifts.” The cast consists of talented actors from the greater Boston area, many playing multiple parts. Michael Beggs is Pete/Jimmy/Phil. Jennifer Fenlon portrays Ginette and Marvalyn. Ken Carberry is East/Dave and Cindy Bell portrays Glory and Suzette. Maryanne Truax is Sandrine/Gayle, Tara Mansour is Waitress/Cindy, and Elaine Sheffield Bono as Hope. Rounding out the cast, Dan Baker portrays Lendall/Dan, Steven Small is Randy, David Perelman is Chad, Moira Collins is Rhonda and Ed Churchill is Steve. Frank Moffet directs the production. Show dates are October 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24 at 8 p.m., and Sunday matinees are October 18, 25. Tickets are $20. Tickets may be obtained by calling 508-668-8446 or visit the Footlighters website at www.footlighters.com.
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The Chapel of St. Gabriel the Archangel is located at Highland Cemetery, on Winter Street, in Norwood. A quaint and picturesque chapel, at the time of its donation to the town in 1903 it was regarded as one of the most beautiful structures of its kind in the nation. In addition to increasing the cultural offerings in Norwood, it was hoped these concerts would increase public awareness of the Chapel, its restoration being the ultimate goal.
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Get Organized For the Holidays Today, Not Tomorrow: 5 Steps to Simplify and Clarify Holiday Traditions By Debbie Tremblay, A.K.A. The Organizing Genie Although our homes may be decorated with treats and decorations for Halloween, in a blink of an eye retailers will begin transforming their shelves from ghosts and goblins to Christmas trees and wreaths. Whether you are ready to admit it or not, the holiday season is knocking on our door. If your dream of a holiday season is filled with less stress, panic and anxiety, I have great news for you! You do have the power to take control of your season and make your holiday dreams come true. How you ask? The answer is to set aside some time with your family to discuss ways to simplify
and clarify your family holiday traditions. The trick is to do this before not after you get caught up in the hustle and bustle of purchasing and wrapping gifts, decorating, parties, cooking, traveling, etc. Almost every family around the world participates in some sort of family holiday tradition. While these traditions offer the rare opportunity for families to enjoy the holiday together, unfortunately, these same traditions can also turn stale and boring, which over the years, you and your family don’t seem to enjoy anymore. Yet, for one reason or another, many fear to break the tradition to keep from hurting someone’s feelings or to avoid family conflict. Would you like to know which
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Reflect: Before the madness of the holiday season gets into full swing, take the time to reevaluate your holiday traditions for you as well as your family. Create a list of all the holiday traditions that your family participates in. Strategize: Gather the family around for a meeting to discuss this year’s upcoming holiday. During this meeting ask them to honestly share what they liked or disliked about last year’s holiday. Warning, there may be some awkward moments of silence while family members give you strange looks while trying to comprehend what you just asked of them simply because they’ve never been asked for their opinion before. Once the shock wears off, slowly they will begin to warm up and you will witness their eyes light up with excitement as they share their holiday dreams with you as well. You may be shocked to learn that for
years your family may have only pretended to enjoy the routine traditions as a way to appease you. Traditions that were fun five years ago may not resonate to the family you have grown into today.
Simplify: As a family, make a list of holiday traditions, which everyone agrees, should or could be eliminated. Next, create a list of any new activities and festivities that you and your family would like to participate in this year. It could be as simple as wanting to create a gingerbread house together to something more elaborate as traveling to Walt Disney World to enjoy the holidays. Yes, Disney World might not be in this year’s budget but you can always plan it for next year. What are some of your family’s favorite holiday movies or music that you never seem to find the time to enjoy? Maybe your family would like to find time to help those in need by volunteering at a food pantry or pet shelter. Don’t forget to include you in this exercise. Bring out your
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Community Preservation Act Could Raise Property Taxes By Rebecca Keister If you ran into Planning Board Debbie Holmwood at last month’s Annual Norwood Day, chances are she tried to put a leaflet in your hand. But instead of discarding her advertisement as just another piece of paper, she’s hoping Norwood residents will take the time to read about the Community Preservation Act – a law she’s hoping town voters eventually will have a chance to approve. “The misinformation is going around and I heard it at Norwood Day,” Holmwood, a 27-year-resident said. “The misinformation is crazy.” The Community Preservation Act, enacted in 2000, allows Massachusetts cities and towns to raise money for four designated preservation purposes through a surcharge on local property tax bills that is matched by the state’s Com-
munity Preservation Trust Fund. Funds can be used for open space preservation, preservation of historic resources, development of affordable housing and for buying space for and developing outdoor recreational facilities. The Community Preservation Act Coalition, a subcommittee of the Planning Board, has voted to take the measure to the Board of Selectmen to have a warrant item placed on the Town Meeting agenda. If selectmen approve the measure, a ballot vote would take place during a town election. If selectmen decline to put it to a Town Meeting vote, a vote still could place by petition with the signatures of 5 percent of Norwood’s registered voters. But they may be facing an uphill battle. So far, there’s been little interest within Norwood on adopting the law. Both Holmwood and
Town Planner Paul Halkiotis said it was brought before the Planning Board once since 2000. “From what I understand, it didn’t get very far,” Halkiotis said. “It is a surcharge on tax and most people don’t like taxes.” The Community Preservation Act allows for a 1-percent to 3-percent surcharge on property taxes to establish a Community Preservation Fund. That’s where Holmwood said a lot of the misinformation is forming, with many residents fearful they won’t be able to afford another tax increase. Holmwood said her committee is recommending a 2-percent property tax surcharge. For the average-priced Norwood home, which is valued at $350,000, the surcharge would amount to $48 annually. This amount includes a $100,000 deduction off a home’s value.
Halkiotis said the Planning Board and subcommittee still are reviewing the surcharge percentage recommendation as well as which of several available exemptions to recommend, including an exemption for low-income residents, low-income seniors and commercial property. Holmwood hopes residents will consider how much a small tax increase will benefit the town. First, she said, though the funds must go toward specific projects, the funds remain in the town’s hands even if they are not used within the fiscal year they are distributed. This, she said, could allow for less borrowing for needed projects. Community Preservation Fund money must be divided annually – or designated for future use - by allotting 10 percent of funds each for historic preservation, affordable housing and open space projects.
The remaining funds – 70 percent – can be used as a town’s discretion for any of these categories or for recreation projects. These are all things, Holmwood said, the town needs to concentrate on. “The town hadn’t bought a single blade of green grass since 1971 until last year and green space is important for a lot of reasons,” she said. “We need…to leave something to your children, your grandchildren, to future generations. I think it’s important.” If approved, Norwood would need a Community Preservation Committee to oversee the funds. State law requires the committee to include a representative of the Conservation Commission, the Historical Commission, the Planning Board, the Housing Authority and the Board of Park Commissioners. The committee can add up to four other members at its discretion.
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or property. While we have been fortunate that this problem has not manifested itself in Norfolk County, I want to make sure my office is proactively and vigorously protecting consumers.” This service is available to Norwood residents and all owners throughout the 28 communities that comprise Norfolk. To sign up, visit the registry’s website at, www.norfolkdeeds.org, click on the Consumer Notification Alerts Button. You will then be prompted with sign-up instructions. Once
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