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Norwood Rocks! By Donna Lane Civil unrest. Distrust and disrespect of police. Threats to police. Die-ins in Boston and around the country. In the past few months, people have taken to the streets to voice their protests on the shooting of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri, and the death of Eric Garner of New York. That’s some very unpleasant and scary stuff. Do we close our eyes and hope it goes away? That might work for some people, but not Norwood resident Mark Sweeney. Rather than retreat, he took action, organizing a rally in support of our local police and fire organizations. That rally took place the day after Christmas, December 26, 2014. “I wanted to do this because I’ve been upset with the demonstrations in Boston,” Sweeney said. “There’s no way to really verbalize the disrespect people are showing the police for something that happened thousands of miles away.” That sentiment resonated deeply with many Norwood citizens, as over 100 of them (some say as many as 300) gathered on Nahatan Street across from the Police and Fire Department headquarters to show their support of Norwood local services. A large banner was also on hand to reinforce their collaboration
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saying “Thank You NPD & NFD,” along with a number of homemade signs with messages, such as “Thank You For Your Bravery” and “Police Lives Matter”. That show of support from the townspeople was well appreciated and recognized. The December 26, 2014 Norwood Police Department Facebook page stated: … “We are humbled and appreciative for the show of support today. … We’ll never forget it.”
Thankful responses were even heard from the top of Norwood’s chains of command. “It’s been discouraging to watch what’s going on and see people questioning the motives of officers trying to do the right thing,” Police Chief Bill Brooks said. “But as discouraging as that
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If you think you can’t teach an old dog new tricks, you haven’t heard about the Friends of Norwood Center (FNC). The nonprofit organization, which works to develop, build and strengthen the downtown experience and vitality for the community of Norwood, is currently undergoing a period of rejuvenation in order to better implement its mission statement. “The Friends of Norwood Center have been around for not quite four years,” President John Hall said. “The [current] goals have been the goals of the FNC from its inception, but we have struggled [in the past] with start-up tasks and growing pains to get us up to the scale of operation needed to make a significant contribution to the life of Norwood. We want to understand the needs and wants of merchants and residents of all kinds, and we want them all to see how the Friends of Norwood Center can help them.” Inspiration for the diversification was generated from the town’s most successful Shop Small Saturday to date last year. The event, which falls between Black Friday and Cyber Monday, was created in 2010 by American Express and is meant to be compatible to the two highly popular sales days falling just after Thanksgiving. The
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high turnout this past November indicated to the leaders and board members of the FNC that it was time to begin revamping their actions. “We’d like to make Norwood center a popular destination for events and experiences that will help residents find what they are shopping for, enjoy dining out, immerse themselves in the rich history and culture of Norwood, and feel connected to their community,” Hall said. “Success for the merchants will come from success at giving the residents what they need and want.” One step being taken to accomplish this goal is creating a bigger and more accessible social media presence. “We are revamping our Website, our Facebook page and our Twitter account,” Hall said. “We
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want to make them easier to find, easier to use and more valuable to anyone who uses them. We are also setting up assignments to provide new communications on a more regular basis, and we are looking broadly and systematically at the kinds of information we should aim to communicate.” Other plans in place to execute the FNC’s goals include adding more community-friendly events in order for merchants to show what they have to offer, as well as to unify residents. “Some events, like Norwood Day and Shop Small Saturday, are already established successes that provide fun experiences for residents and opportunities for Norwood merchants to strut their stuff and show more potential shoppers what they have to offer,” Hall said. “[Other] events, like a College Fair, a Pub Crawl or an Artists Showcase, are not established in Norwood but have been quite successful in neighboring towns. We want to look into the potential of these kinds of events for Norwood.” Still, in order to realize their goals, Halls says further steps are needed beyond just generating ideas.
“Our first priority is fund-raising events, because we need a stronger resource base to support all the other events, communications and activities,” Hall said. Hall remains confident the FNC is on the right track, and that the existing members are working well together in accomplishing the organization’s goals. “FNC now has a mix of original founders and new kids,” Hall said. “We will combine the wisdom and experience with fresh ideas and new energy.” Current Board Members. (There are currently two vacant slots open.)
John Hall, President (new) Retired 30 year Norwood resident Michael Jordan, Vice President (new) - Norwood resident Tom O’Rourke, Clerk - staff manager at Neponset Valley Chamber of Commerce Joe Moriarty, Treasurer - Managing Partner of King McNamara Moriarty accounting firm Steve Grossman (new) - Employee of Norwood Light Peter McFarland (new) - volunteer manager at Neponset Valley Chamber of Commerce Gerry Miller (new) - Norwood Recreation Department Director Carrie Shea (new) - Norwood Bank employee
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Nicole Vaphiades - owner of Envy in downtown Norwood Julie Vecchio - owner of Custom Art & Framing, on Central St. Drew Woodward (new) - Norwood resident “Our board has a very diverse group,” Hall said. “If you wanted to imagine a group of publicspirited people who just want to see Norwood stronger, more vibrant, and more successful and are willing to volunteer their time, energy, and ideas to make that happen, this is the kind of diverse group you would imagine. Men and women of all ages dedicated to a mission.”
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You’ve watched him win eight Mr. Olympia Championships and break the IFBB record with 26 wins, now meet the legend in person! Ronnie Coleman, champion bodybuilder and founder of Ronnie Coleman Signature Series, will be in town to meet his Norwood fans at Cape Cod Nutrition Corner, on Saturday, February 21, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Coleman began working out to stay in shape as a Texas police officer, but after a fellow worker suggested he attend a
gym known as Metroflex, a second career developed. Gym owner and amateur bodybuilder Brian Dobson recognized Coleman’s potential and offered him a free lifetime membership in exchange to train him for the upcoming Mr. Texas bodybuilding competition. The rest his history. Coleman went on to take first place in both the heavy weight and overall categories and even excelled to defeat his trainer. In 1991, he went on to accomplish one of the most prestigious competitions in amateur
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The Face of Downtown is Changing By Donna Lane Residents enjoying Norwood’s Town Common have likely seen a dramatic change taking place on Washington St. The Heritage Baptist Church purchased the former Apollo Restaurant and Function Hall last summer and has been making major changes to both its interior and exterior facades. After 10 years of ministry on Vanderbilt Ave., in Norwood, the church will make its move in just a few months into the new location as soon as renovations are complete. “We are completely redesigning the face of the building, as well as renovating the interior to meet the needs of our church,” explained Pastor Steve Hathaway, the church’s senior Pastor. The church’s website showcases the new design, which
includes a steeple that clearly identifies the purpose of the building. “Our church places an emphasis on meeting the needs of people by teaching the Bible in a clear and understandable way,” Pastor Hathaway said. “It is our hope this new location with give local residents convenient access to the four services we hold each week.” Pastor Hathaway founded Heritage Baptist Church in 2004 ,with the assistance of over 50 churches throughout New England. “I’ve always believed the Bible could make a difference in people’s lives,” Pastor Hathaway said. “I’d say the last 10 years have proved that to be the case.” The church anticipates completing construction and moving
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has been, it is also motivating to see people take time out of their day to show their support for us.” Fire Chief Anthony Greeley called the rally humbling and thanked everyone for coming out.
“They not only support us today, but the town and community supports us every day of the year, be it during our open house, the holidays, or at town meetings,” Greeley said. “For that, we’re grateful. It is a powerful message from the community and one we accept with open arms.”
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Shortly after the rally began, police officers and firefighters crossed the street to speak with the crowd, receiving cheers from both young and old. The banner used at the rally is on display at the Norwood Police/Fire Station as a reminder that the people of Norwood “have our backs.” The Police Department’s Facebook page has a video clip of the event (see https://www.facebook. com/NorwoodPolice), which was covered by local channels, Channel 7, Fox 25, NECN and NPATV to broadcast the events of the day. The men and women who protect and serve us every day deserve recognition for their tireless efforts to keep our community safe. It is wonderful to see that once again the Norwood community has come together in a positive and meaningful way. As the kids would say, Norwood Rocks! Donna Lane is a Norwoodbased writer, lecturer and designer. You can reach her at addictedgardener@verizon.net.
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Charlotte Walsh, owner of Charles River Running in Norwood Center, received the Hometown Hero Award from the Blue Hills Bank Charitable Foundation last month. Each year, the foundation gives out (12) $1,000 grants to local individuals who are active community organizers. The unique feature of this award is that these dozen generous citizens then “pay it forward” to donate the check to the 501c3 charity of their choice. Walsh, whose business in located in the heart of Norwood Center, chose to bequeath her
$1,000 check to the Friends of Norwood Center, a local organization equipped with a mission on revitalizing downtown Norwood. “I chose Friends of Norwood Center in an effort to keep dollars in the local community,” Walsh said. “I believe in supporting Norwood Center in any way that I can. My hope is that this money can be used to build stronger community support and awareness of our downtown and all that it has to offer the residents of Norwood.” Pictured: Awardees and Blue Hills Bank representatives. Walsh is pictured seventh from the left.
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Norwood Police Spotlight By Bella Caggiano
Norwood Police Department Support Slain New York Officers
The Norwood Police Department Honor Guard and other NPD officers traveled to New York on December 27 for the funeral of slain New York City police officer Rafael Ramos. NPD joined thousands of other officers from around the country and Canada to show their support and unity for their fellow patrolman against this senseless crime.
Norwood Police Make a Second Run to New York
Norwood police officers represented the Norwood community and residents in support of slain NYPD Patrolman Wenjian Liu at his funeral on January 4. Norwood’s ambassadors were Lieutenant Martin Baker, Patrolman James Mahoney, Patrolman Brian Riley, and Sergeant William Fundora. This was Lieut. Baker’s second trip to New York in as many weeks, as he was one of five officers who also attended Patrolman
Ramos’ funeral the previous week. Patrolman Mahoney was actually vacationing in New York on the day that Officers Ramos and Liu were assassinated in their cruiser. Mahoney laid one of the first bouquets of flowers at the makeshift memorial outside the 84th Precinct. Pictures courtesy of NPD’s Facebook Page
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Members of the Norwood Police Department participated in the filming of a training video to be shown to law enforcement professionals across the country. The video, produced by the Municipal Police Institute for the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), will assist officers in proper techniques when conducting interviews with witness or crime victims. NPD Officers Jurewich and Silva reenact a scene responding to a convenient mart which had just been held up by an armed robber. NPD Officer Lyden and Detective Gover also make an appearance in the video. The video will be used as a training tool for new academy recruits as well as to officers in the field as a training tool.
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Norwood Police Announce Association with Domestic Violence Program
The Norwood Police Department (NPD) recently announced its association with Domestic Violence Ended (DOVE), a civilian domestic violence advocacy program. This new program will assist NPD to directly reach out to domestic violence victims through a designated advocate. The DOVE program was launched in 1978 in Norfolk County. It is a nonprofit organization that services and support the victims and children of dating and domestic violence through emergency shelter and counseling services, and a 24-hour hotline.
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Nature Calls Fit & Handsome Flicker Seeks Pretty Lady Friend By Amy Beaumont Birds are often the focus of Nature Calls, as anything that flies is just downright cool - so I just had to shine the spotlight on the resident Flicker this time around. It is the Northern Flicker that is found here in New England, and is considered to be a medium sized woodpecker. What sets this guy apart from other woodpeckers is the markings - most other species of woodpeckers are black and white but the Flicker has very distinctive colors and features. The male is particularly interesting, in that is has a black mustache.
Females are slightly duller and smaller but do not have the unique mustache markings. Both have the bright red spot on the nape of the neck, however. A group of four flickers made their way into my back yard just as I was wondering what should be the focus this month. The foursome came regularly several mornings in a row to likely forage for insects in a large expanse of lawn - open areas of lawn and forest edges are exactly what draws these birds in. If you have both, chances are they will visit your yard sooner or later. If you´ve ever seen an
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Keep Your Children Busy During February School Vacation Week We found plenty of activities at several Norwood locations to keep your child busy the entire week!
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• Wednesday, Feb. 18, 10:30 a.m. - Children ages 7 and up can learn basic hula hooping moves, while increasing hand-eye coordination, strength, balance and agility at WildKatHoops with Kat Suwalski. Registration is required. • Thursday, Feb. 19, 4 p.m. Beginning readers and up can join Lucy the READ Dog and Miss Pat who will be visiting the library to read a story and children can also read to Lucy too! Registration is required. • Thursday, Feb. 19, 10-11:30 a.m. - Children ages 5 and up can come to the library to build with Jack the Lego Maniac to cooperatively construct toward a theme, but there will also be time for free building. Registration is required.
Find more details on all school vacation week activities at the Morrill Memorial Library by visiting its website at http://norwoodlibrary.org For more information on this program, as well as regular skiing information at Blue Hills, visit http://www.bluehillsboston.com. Norwood Recreation Department The Norwood Recreation Department has some events planned during school vacation week. Here’s a quick look: Tuesday, Feb. 17 through Thursday, Feb. 19, 9 a.m. to noon - F.A.S.T. Athletic Vacation Sports Clinic for ages 6-10, allows children to learn the fundamentals of sports while having fun at the Civic Gym. Cost is $75 per child for residents, $95 per child for non residents. Tuesday, Feb. 17, 10 a.m. to noon - Extreme Gross Candy Workshop. Children ages 7 to 10 will make candy bugs, brains and more all out of candy. Register one week in advance to ensure adequate materials are on hand. Cost is $15 per person. Wednesday, Feb. 18, 10 a.m. to noon - Fleece Blanket Workshop. Children ages 7 to 10 can create their very own fleece blanket from start to finish. All materials will be provided. Register one week in advance to ensure adequate materials are on hand. Cost is $20 per person. Friday, Feb. 20, 11 a.m. to noon - Toe Jam Puppet Band. Children of all ages can enjoy Toe Jam’s “super fabulicious” kids music that adults will like too! Tom and Vinny of the Toe Jam Puppet Band will bring a unique combination of interactive games and songs. Cost is $5 per person.
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How to Get the Most from Your Interior Designer Okay! You are ready to hire an Interior Designer for any of the following reasons: • You are tired of the way your home looks and feels. • You are undergoing a major renovation and want to finish the job. • You are looking for that “wow factor” and flow that is missing in your home. • You want to update your space and would like to see what it will look like before you start the process. • You want to save money over the long haul by avoiding costly mistakes now. • You understand that the designer’s trained eye will see things that you won’t. • You want to access products that are unavailable to you. The first thing you need to admit to yourself is that you are ready to hire this person because you cannot accomplish your goal without the help of a professional. This is VERY important, so I will repeat it: you must realize you need the professional help of a trained Designer to accomplish your goal. Before you even hire this person, in order to succeed with your professional relationship and ultimately with the desired finished product, it is imperative that you understand that the common denominator of all of the above reasons is that you cannot accomplish what you want without them! There, I’ve said it again! Let’s now assume that you have looked into and decided on an Interior Designer that you hit it off with and that you have allocated the necessary funds for your project.
The three most important ways to get the most out of your experience with an Interior Designer: • Let the Designer be the Designer. While your input into the project is absolutely valuable and necessary, know when to step back and let the professional do his or her job! Limit your input to things like: “overall I am looking to have the space do this for me,” Or, “I like this style, I don’t like that style, the room will be used for this, I would like to have seating for this number of people, I love this color, I don’t like that color.” These are general objectives that are very helpful to your designer and are established at the beginning of the design process. However, many people have a tendency to sabotage their own design project because they micromanage the process to the point of limiting the creativity of the professional. If you can stand back and let your designer have the freedom to design, you’ll have a much better result! • Develop a thick skin and take no for an answer. When your designer tells you something won’t work or recommends something outside of your comfort zone, take the advice and let them run with it! This is the reason you hired the person in the first place. If you want a “yes-man” you’re wasting your money and will end up with more of the same. You will not get the “wow factor” or a fresh look or feel. Notice how this ties into A!
• Give the designer the right budget needed. While a good designer will keep an eye on your wallet and mix in less expensive elements in an effort to honor your target budget wherever possible, it’s important to understand that this process takes time and is not an area where skimping will get you results. There is a delicate balance here. For example, if your home is in an expensive, upscale neighborhood, you’ll want the interior to fit in as well. Planning on the design process likely taking longer and costing more than you anticipate, will go a long way to giving you the dream home you desire. Remember, we live in our homes and they are often our largest investment. Therefore, doesn’t it make sense that your home is the number one place to spend what’s necessary to make it work the way it should? Yes! However, I often see people cut corners inside their homes while having multiple high-end vehicles sitting in the driveway! Hiring an Interior Designer is not for everyone. But if you want your
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PET CORNER New This Month! Where Are They Now!
Check out our adopted kitties in their forever homes! Many adoptive parents have sent us their photos of the cats they have adopted from us in their new homes. We thank you for keeping in touch. As always if any of our adoptive parents need to reach to us for advice and assistance we are there. Contact us at info@baystateanimals.org.
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The continued Saga of Animal Rescue……and the stories to be told. In still too many cases, cats, dogs, rabbits, guinea pigs, reptiles and birds find themselves at the mercy of us humans and the decisions we make daily. Rescue groups are here to help with these dilemmas but it’s imperative YOU as pet owners prepare ahead for the animals you, at one point, committed to be responsible for.
Here are a couple of pointers. Bay State Animal Cooperative primarily handles cats so we would recommend you seek other no-kill organizations for other pets. What to do when dreadful circumstances require you to let go of your family cat. We request you contact us via email at info@ baystateanimals.org with as much advance notice as possible. Give us as much information about your pet as possible; age, gender, color, name and personality, include medical history. We request an honest reason why you need to give up your pet. As a 100% no-kill rescue organization we do not euthanize regardless of the situation unless of course, the animal is suffering and cannot be helped with veterinary
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Jesse How can you better prepare your pet for surrender? First and foremost make sure your pet is current on its required rabies vaccine. Most Petco stores run regular vaccination clinics or your regular veterinarian can help you. Before adoption we require current distemper vaccines, FIV/Felv testing, deworming and flea treatment in addition to altering any pet over 12 weeks of age. If you can have any or all of these items done prior to requesting assistance the quicker we can assist you. These are not
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Nanda Seek assistance through the Mass Animal Coalition at www.massanimalcoalition.com. Send emails to all rescue groups you can find on line. These groups have a great network and word can spread fast. Keep the cat away from your house pets if possible as not to spread any ailments or disrupt your pets lives. But thank you, in advance, for caring enough to take it in, feed it and seek an option for it. Contact us at info@baystateanimals for more ideas of what to do and then we can discuss additional options once it is clear no home exists any longer. :-( Feral, or wild cat rescues are done quite differently. If you feel a colony of cats exists in an area reach out to us so we can further discuss the very successful TrapNeuter-Return options most readily available for these beautiful creatures who are our “Community Cats” and the responsibility of all of us. There are “open admission” shelters that will receive your pet quicker in some cases but your beloved pet or helpless creature will have an uncertain fate. Always inquire and acknowledge everything you are told by open admission shelters.
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Awhhhhh she’s soooo adorable, long haired, black and white with a face you just want to squeeze and kiss. BUT DON’T, Miss Carla will not allow such coddling. Carla was dumped at a veterinary hospital when her personality no longer met the needs of the home she was in. We are sure as a cute fluffy kitten she did though. This happens oh to often. Cute fluffy kittens develop their own personalities and no longer fit the model “kitten” the family once had. She prefers to make your couch, bed or computer look beautiful and show it off to company while she stays clear of hands-on affection. Carla is a drama queen who can co-exist among other cats in a large enough space as long as they realize she is the boss. Currently she co-exists with another passive cat and small dog, teen and adult humans in foster. Carla would prefer a less active home where she can be the center of attention enjoying the window perch, sofa, or any cat friendly furniture at her leisure. Carla will play with toys and is a pleasure to watch. Over time, we truly believe, with a patient owner, she will pan out to be a human-friendly cat! We are seeking alternate foster care or the right new home for our Carla. Could this be you? You can see updated photos and videos of our cats on our face book page Facebook.com/ BSAC09 All adoption inquiries can be made by completing the noncommitment adoption application on the website at www.baystateanimals.org and submitting the application to info@baystateanimals.org Like us on Facebook! Facebook.com/BSAC09
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Out and About By Dawn C. Fitzgerald
Valentine’s Validity With Valentine’s Day just around the corner and stores chock full of giant chocolatefilled hearts, roses, and cards full of such sickly sweet sentiments that it makes me get a cavity thinking about them, I started pondering about love itself. It’s interesting how we all seem to use and often abuse the word, “Love”. “I love chocolate cake.” “I love your new coat!” “I love that hairstyle”. But do you really? I mean you may like these things a lot but love, well it’s a pretty strong word. Which comes to my next observation. What about the act of loving someone-whether it be a spouse, partner, a child, a family member, a friend? Before my husband and I got married, we had to attend an engagement encounter weekend. At the time it seemed silly. We were young, we wanted to get married. We were in love. During part of the weekend, we had to have a sit down with a priest. Having gone to Catholic school the majority of my life and despite the fact that I was now a full-fledged, engaged grown up, I was shaking in my boots wondering if the priest
would somehow have the authority to cancel the wedding or tell us that we couldn’t marry for whatever clandestine reason. The sit down with the padre went fine. Apparently there were no blessings or secret handshake to get us to the altar. But there was a question and answer portion that 20-plus years later I still think about. He asked us, “Why do you want to get married? Before you answer, do not say because you love one another. Love fades. People change. Things change. And love isn’t always there. So, “Why do you want to get married?” That priest posed the best question and somehow put it all into perspective with regard to loving another. Once all the firsts end, the challenges of really, truly loving someone begins. When you are dating someone, the first few months are just wonderful (and if they are not, well then get out while you can). There may be flowers, expensive restaurants, or just quality time together. The first time those three words, “I love you” are said, the
majority of us want to jump for joy. But after the first argument (or the third or the thirty third), many want to throw in the towel. This doesn’t just apply to relationships. Having a baby is wonderful. The first few weeks you just smile and stare at them as they are asleep, thinking how adorable they are. Six months into the parent relationship and after six-plus months of screaming and crying (might be you, might be your spouse, may even be the baby), all bets are off. You are debating on turning over or trading in that little love bug for a long night’s slumber. Somewhere deep down (maybe even deep, deep, deep down), you love that little one. But right now you are debating on trading junior in for a deep night’s sleep. Those feelings of overwhelming love have been replaced (momentarily of course) with the stronger feelings of exhaustion and frustration. Love is put on the back burner beside those warming baby bottles. Or that child is now a teenager. That once loving, adoring, little munchkin has been replaced with a sullen alien that grunts and snarls at you, eats your food takes your money, your car, and your sanity.
In this case, sometimes that love is replaced with anxiety, madness and basic survival skills so you both make it out of this crazy time of independence still liking and tolerating one another-let alone loving each other. And as the wife and the parent, I am positive that my spouse and kids fell the same way about me. Actually for them, wane may not me a strong enough word. I’m sure that on occasion their love for me goes running, screaming in fact, as if on fire out the front door. It does occasionally return, if only for a brief moment. Sometimes I wonder if love has just gone, been forgotten. It’s packed up, given up and left. But then I see it. When my husband comes home from Mass on Sundays with my favorite coffee and the newspaper. When he shovels out my car and lets me sleep in. When my 18 year-old daughter will choose an afternoon on the couch chatting with me in lieu of lunch with her besties. When my son gives me a random hug before he walks out the door to join his friends. When he showed his youngest sister how to ride a bike when no one else could. When my youngest made me a
picture, just because I’d had a tough day at work. For these reasons, I know love exists and not in the form of a ginormous box of chocolates (although I for one would never turn down even the smallest box of chocolates) or in the sickly sweet sentiments on a ten dollar card that I’ll probably throw into recycle. Love exists in the kindness of hearts and gestures. It is seen when watching a mother kiss her child’s skinned knee or on the rare occasion when my kids clean the kitchen and start dinner so the hubby and I don’t come home to craziness after a long days’ work. In my opinion, it’s the little things that show the most love. So you can keep your cards (but not the chocolates) and appreciate the little things because those are the things that I personally love the most. Other than of course, The Rolling Stones, my Mick or the new shoe cubby the hubby just built (gosh I love that thing). Oh, and most importantly, my hubby and the kiddies-they are my loves. Now and (usually) always. Dawn C. Fitzgerald is a freelance writer. She’d love to hear from you at dawncftiz@yahoo. com
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LIVING HEALTHY Your Baby’s Oral Health Its never too early to start taking care of your little ones teeth. In fact, proper oral health care should start well before your baby’s first teeth even erupt. For a lifetime of healthy smiles, follow these guidelines to ensure your child gets off on the right tooth.
Just say “no” to bottles in bed
Never put your baby to sleep with a bottle or sippy cup filled with milk, formula, fruit juice, or other sweet liquid. The sugar in these beverages can cause cavities in your baby’s teeth, leading to “baby bottle tooth decay.” Instead, let your child finish his or her bottle before bedtime. If you must give your baby a bottle when he or she is going to sleep, fill the bottle with water instead.
Be sure your baby drinks fluoridated water
By the time your baby is 6 months old, he or she will require some fluoride for healthy teeth.
Most babies can get all of the fluoride they need from the water they drink. Keep in mind the bottled water usually doesn’t have any fluoride, however.
Clean your baby’s gums
Twice a day, gently wipe your baby’s gums with a wet, clean, soft cloth. You should start doing this before your baby’s teeth even come in, or “erupt.” When can you expect to see that first tooth? The average age is 6 months, but some infants don’t get their tooth until they are 14 or 15 months old. Some babies see their first tooth when they are as young as 3 months old!
Brush new teeth
Once the teeth come in, you can clean them using a soft, flexible children’s toothbrush and water. Continue to clean your baby’s entire mouth, not just the new teeth. Gently brush his or her first teeth with a tiny amount- smear layer of fluoridated toothpaste.
Switch to a pea sized amount of fluoridated toothpaste once your child is age 2.
See a dentist
Whether it’s the first tooth or the first birthday- no matter which happens first- it’s time for your child’s first dental appointment! Your dentist will examine your child’s mouth and advise you on any concerns you have, such as thumb sucking. If you are having trouble brushing your child’s teeth, your dentist can show you a few methods to ensure you are doing a thorough job. Regular exams are essential to your child’s oral health so be sure to keep regular appointments with your child’s dentist. This article was provided by Norwood Pediatric Dentistry, www.KnowYourTeeth.com .
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Calendar of Events February 2 Winter Film Series: British Women who Ruled Morrill Memorial Library 7 p.m. The library Winter 2015 Film Fest, British Women Who Ruled, continues with “The Queen,” starring Helen Mirren as Queen Elizabeth II. Regal Cinema in Bellingham will provide the popcorn. Sign up at the library Reference or Information Desk, call 781-769-0200, x110 or 222, or email norprograms@ minlib.net. February 4
Community Theatre: Summer and Smoke Walpole Footlighters, 2 Scout Rd., Walpole 8 p.m. Summer and Smoke is a love story by Tennessee Williams about a somewhat puritanical Southern girl and an un-puritanical young doctor. Directed by Marianne Phinney. Tickets are $19. To purchase or for more information, visit www.footlighters.com or call 508-668-8446. February 7 Lego Learning Party Norwood Civic Center 10-11:30 a.m. Learn simple math concepts while building bridges, vehicles, tunnels, gardens and more. For ages 3-10 years old. Cost is $15 for adult/child, $25 for non resident adult/child. Sign up at the Civic Center.
Together Yes Film: “The Last Ocean” Morrill Memorial Library 7 p.m. Together Yes will show the film “The Last Ocean” as part of their Spring 2015 Sustainability Series. To sign up, stop by the Reference or Information Desk, Community Theatre: Sumcall 781-769-0200, x110 or 222, mer and Smoke or email norprograms@minlib. Walpole Footlighters, 2 Scout net Rd., Walpole 8 p.m. February 6 Summer and Smoke is a love story by Tennessee Williams Middle School Dance about a somewhat puritanical Norwood Civic Center Southern girl and an un-puritan7-9:30 p.m. Soft drinks available for pur- ical young doctor. Directed by chase. Norwood ID must be pre- Marianne Phinney. Tickets are sented at the door to enter. $5 per $19. To purchase or for more information, visit www.footlightperson. ers.com or call 508-668-8446.
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babysitting business. Cost is Community Theatre: Sum- $48 for residents, $58 for nonresidents. Sign up at the Civic mer and Smoke Walpole Footlighters, 2 Scout Center. Rd., Walpole Inaugural Gregory/Police 2 p.m. Wrestling Trophy CompetiSummer and Smoke is a love tion story by Tennessee Williams Dedham High School, 140 about a somewhat puritanical Whiting Ave. Southern girl and an un-puritan6:30 p.m. ical young doctor. Directed by The Norwood High School Marianne Phinney. Tickets are Mustang Wrestling Team will $19. To purchase or for more intangle with the Dedham High formation, visit www.footlightSchool ers.com or call 508-668-8446 . Marauders in the first Gregory/Police Wrestling CompetiFebruary 9 tion. The trophy is named after American Red Cross Blood two legendary coaches who influenced and impacted the sport Drive Boch Honda, 279 Providence of wrestling, not only in the two towns of Norwood and Dedham Hgwy., Rte 1. but across the state of Massa8 a.m.-2 p.m. chusetts. Alumni reception to Winter Film Series: British follow at Conrad’s Restaurant, Norwood. Women who Ruled Morrill Memorial Library 7 p.m. February 12 The library Winter 2015 American Red Cross Blood Film Fest, British Women Who Drive Ruled, continues with “Mrs. Norwood Senior Center, 275 Brown,” starring Judi Dench as Prospect St. Queen Victoria. Regal Cinema 2-7 p.m. in Bellingham will provide the popcorn. Sign up at the library Reference or Information Desk, February 13 call 781-769-0200, x110 or 222, 5th Annual Father/Daughor email norprograms@minlib. ter Dance net. Norwood Civic Center February 10 Norwood Retired Men’s Club Valentine Dinner Dance Norwood Knights of Columbus, 572 Nichols St. 12 noon John Rampino will provide music. Price is $30 per paid up member and their guests. For more information, call George Wallace, at 781-326-9273 or email leftywally@aol.com. Babysitter Lessons & Safety Training (BLAST) Norwood Civic Center 1-4 p.m. This is an American Academy of Pediatrics course that covers how to handle the basics of infant and childcare, how to react responsibly to medical emergencies and injuries, perform first aid for common childhood injuries and illnesses, and how to set up and run your own
February 14 Beatlemania Again Norwood Theatre 8 p.m. Beatlemania Again chronologically traces the Beatles’ career from their debut on the Ed Sullivan Show in 1964, to the psychedelic Sgt. Pepper era, to the final years of Abbey Road and Let It Be. Tickets are $32$35 for adults and $29-$32 for seniors and $40 for premium seating. To purchase, visit www. norwoodstage.com. Community Theatre: Summer and Smoke Walpole Footlighters, 2 Scout Rd., Walpole 8 p.m. Summer and Smoke is a love story by Tennessee Williams about a somewhat puritanical Southern girl and an un-puritanical young doctor. Directed by Marianne Phinney. Tickets are $19. To purchase or for more information, visit www.footlighters.com or call 508-668-8446. February 15
Norwood Annual Town Election Nomination Papers Due Nomination papers for the Annual Town Election to be held on April 6, are due today. Documents are now available at the 6:30-8 p.m. Calling all dads, uncles, Town Clerk’s Office, Town Hall. grandpas and more. Bring your Vocal Impersonator Eric special one for a magical eveKearns ning and dance the night away. Norwood Theatre This semi-formal event will also 8 p.m. include pictures captured in a Eric has spent years carefully photo booth! For all ages. Cost crafting his vocal impersonis $15 per couple, $5 for each ations. His repertoire includes additional person. Tickets can Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, be purchased at the Civic Center. Neil Diamond, Joe Cocker, Community Theatre: Sum- Chubby Checker, and many, many more. All of these incredmer and Smoke Walpole Footlighters, 2 Scout ible voices are coming out of the mouth of one man! Tickets are Rd., Walpole $27–$30 for adults, $25–$27 for 8 p.m. Summer and Smoke is a love seniors, and $38 for premium story by Tennessee Williams seating. To purchase, visit www. about a somewhat puritanical norwoodstage.com or call 781Southern girl and an un-puritan- 551-9000. ical young doctor. Directed by Marianne Phinney. Tickets are $19. To purchase or for more information, visit www.footlighters.com or call 508-668-8446.
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Calendar of Events (cont.) Community Theatre: Summer and Smoke Walpole Footlighters, 2 Scout Rd., Walpole 2 p.m. Summer and Smoke is a love story by Tennessee Williams about a somewhat puritanical Southern girl and an un-puritanical young doctor. Directed by Marianne Phinney. Tickets are $19. To purchase or for more information, visit www.footlighters.com or call 508-668-8446.
ArtMatters: Vincent Van Gogh Morrill Memorial Library 7 p.m. Beth Knaus from ArtMatters in Walpole will give a presentation and show color prints of the Renaissance painter Vincent Van Gogh. Sign up at the library Reference or Information Desk, call 781-769-0200, x110 or email norprograms@minlib. net
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Do You Want to Build A Snowman? Norwood Civic Center 9:30-11 a.m. You will think you’ve arrived in Arrandelle when you come to this FROZEN party, complete with Olaf snacks and Elsa crafts. Feel free to come dressed in your favorite character attire! For ages 3-5. Cost is $15 for residents, $25 for non-residents.
February 17 Extreme Gross Candy Workshop Norwood Civic Center 10 a.m.-12 noon Make candy bugs, brains and more...all out of candy! For ages 7-10 years old. Cost is $15 per person. Sign up at the Civic Center. February 17-19 F.A.S.T. Athletic Vacation Sports Clinic Norwood Civic Center 9 a.m.-12 noon This is a sports program let by F.A.S.T. Athletics Sports staff. Learn the fundaments of sports while having fun! For ages 6-10 years old. Cost is $75 per person, $95 per person, non residents. Sign up at the Civic Center. February 18 Fleece Blanket Workshop Norwood Civic Center 10 a.m.-12 noon Create your very own fleece blanket from start to finish! All materials will be provided. For ages 7-10 years old. Cost is $20 per person. Sig up at the Civic Center.
February 20 Toe Jam Puppet Band Norwood Civic Center 11 a.m-12 noon Toe Jam delivers super fun kids music that grown-up also enjoy, with a unique combination of interactive fames and songs. For all ages. Cost is $5 per person. Community Theatre: Summer and Smoke Walpole Footlighters, 2 Scout Rd., Walpole 8 p.m. Summer and Smoke is a love story by Tennessee Williams about a somewhat puritanical Southern girl and an un-puritanical young doctor. Directed by Marianne Phinney. Tickets are $19. To purchase or for more information, visit www.footlighters.com or call 508-668-8446.
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Winter Film Series: British Women who Ruled Morrill Memorial Library 7 p.m. The library Winter 2015 Film Fest, British Women Who Ruled, concludes “Elizabeth,” starring Cate Blanchett as Queen Elizabeth I. Regal Cinema in Bellingham will provide the popcorn. Sign up at the library Reference or Information Desk, call 781-769-0200, x110 or 222, or email norprograms@ minlib.net.
Non-Profit Fair The Norwood League of Women Voters and The Norwood Junior Women’s Club will host a Non-Profit Fair, giving local non-profit groups a chance to network together and introduce their organizations to the public..Time and location to be announced. For more information, visit www.lwvnorwoodma. org. Jonathan Edwards, Singer/ Songwriter Norwood Theatre 8 p.m. Four decades into a stellar career, Jonathan Edwards still delivers a concert of songs full of passion, insight and humor, all rendered in a pure and powerful tenor. His song catalogue includes classics, as “Sometimes,” “One Day Closer,” “Don’t Cry Blue,” “Emma,” and “Shanty.” Tickets are $36–$38 for adults, $34–$36 for seniors, and $43 for premium seating. To purchase, visit www.norwoodstage.com or call 781-551-9000.
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Norwood Sports New Coach Takes on Norwood High Girls Track by
Christopher Tremblay
The Norwood girls track team hasn’t been on the winning side in quite some time, but that didn’t bother Jessica Long when she was offered the head coaching position. Long, an assistant under boys track coach Russ Booth last year is hoping to be the one to get the team over the hump and into the winning column. “As a first year coach, I’m looking to teach the girls the proper techniques of running in addition to the endurance aspects of each event,” the first year head coach said. “These girls have worked hard so far, despite all the struggles they’ve incurred in the Bay State Conference in the past. I’m looking to build the program while raising the interest in girls track.” Norwood has a good number of upperclassmen as well as a lot of freshmen comprising the 32 members on this winter’s squad, but Long is hoping the captains Long can lead the team to its first win. The Mustang’s quad captains
include seniors Nicole Marchant (55-meter dash, long jump and 4 x 200 relay), Carol Sigueiredo (distance), Katie O’Donnell (shot put) and junior Sinead O’Brien (short sprints, long jump and 4 x 200 relay). O’Brien has been injured and Coach Long will be taking it slowly with her only junior captain. “We look to have a captain in each of the different sections,” Long said. “Their job is to not only help us with recruiting, but to make the season fun and get the younger girls involved and excited about the team.” Coach Long will be looking for progress in individual results. In Norwood’s first meet of the season, junior shot putter Taylor Reed qualified for the states with a 33-foot toss. Long is also looking to some other Mustangs to qualify for the state tournament: freshman Rachel Fagan and sophomores Fiona Jordan and Hass McCloud. Fagan, a first-year player on the track team, was recruited by the coaching staff due to her speed.
Pictured: Norwood’s 4 captains, Coach Long,
“She played soccer this fall and we approached her because she was a good athlete as well as fast,” the coach said. “She was very nervous at first having never taken part in track, but she has progressed and what she has accomplished in the first month is phenomenal.” Fagan will run the 300, participate in the long jump and possible see some action in the 4 x 200 relay. She currently needs to cut another 2 seconds off her 300 time to qualify for the states. “It’s not only amazing what she has accomplished thus far, but what she will do for Norwood in the years to come,” Long said. Jordan will take part in the 600, 4 x 200 relay and the long jump, while McCloud will compete in the 55-meter dash, the 4 x 200 relay and high jump. Both athletes are close to qualifying to take part in the state tournament. Jordan is on the doorstep of the 600, while Long is sure McCloud will eventually get to run the 55-meter dash in the tournament. McCloud also posted a personal best, 4-feet 4 inches in the high jump against Walpole. In addition to the athletes themselves pushing themselves to get
better, Long believes her assistant coaches, Matt Curran (jumpers and hurdlers) and Steve Curley
(distance) are both very knowledgeable and have helped the girls considerably.
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Norwood Sports Norwood Shooting for Championship by
Christopher Tremblay
Last winter the Norwood hockey team found themselves one win away from going to the Division 1 South Championship game. After finishing the regular season with an 11-5-4 record, the Mustangs took down Mansfield and Archbishop Williams in its first two games before losing to Barnstable in overtime in the Semi Finals. Norwood would like to avenge its loss and make its way into the championship game, but Coach Bill Clifford knows that it’s not going to be easy. “We lost a lot of talented skaters from last year’s team,” the Mustang’s Coach said. “This year we have a group that has worked extremely hard and is beginning to come together, but they are very inexperienced.” Tri-Captains Dennis Drummey (goal), Jake O’Rourke (defense) and Dan Farrell (forward) will be responsible for getting the Mustangs all on the same page as the year progresses and moves toward the tournament. Drummey, a 2-year starter who won all of the Mustangs game last winter, will see the vast majority of the action between the pipes for Norwood. As a junior, the Norwood net minder posted a 1.95 goals against average last season. Waiting in the wings will be junior back-ups Ryan McGahy and Matt Gugeliota. Playing in his third season, O’Rourke
will be called upon to lead the pack and will be looked upon to put his defensive mind to the test. Not only will he be dissecting the opposition as they make their way over the blue line into the Norwood zone, but he will also be called upon to spread his knowledge to the rest of the defensive corps. In addition to O’Rourke, the Mustangs will also have three-year varsity player Mundo Piatelli, senior Mark Murray, sophomore Ryan Johnson, a junior varsity player brought up to D, and senior Ryan Kelly patrolling the defensive end of the ice. Clifford has not set defensive pairs and will mix it up on a regular basis. Playing on the first line as a winger, Farrell brings a lot of offensive firepower to a relatively inexperienced team. In addition to Farrell, the Mustangs top line will include senior winger Chris Cierillo and center Connor Flynn. While the trio has never played together, Clifford is optimistic. “Playing together for the first time Dan will be the spark that ignites the scoring we are hoping to get from them,” the Coach said. “So far they have been working hard and looked very skilled together on the ice.” Norwood’s second line will be Sean Mellen centering TJ Gover and Scott O’Brien while senior Vinny Micale will center first year winger Chris O’Brien and freshman Kyle McCue will bring up the third line.
Pictured: captain Jake O’Rourke in a game against Milton
Although still early in the season, Coach Clifford knows that Norwood’s league is as strong as it’s ever been and Norwood is going to have to fight for everything night after night if they want to return to tournament play. “The Bay State League is always very competitive and there already looks to be a lot of strong teams this year,” Clifford said. “We’re going to have to bring our ‘A’ game night in and night out. We’ve had suc-
cess in the past by playing sound defense, while going hard to the net offensively. We definitely have our work cut out for us this year.” With an inexperienced varsity squad skating for Norwood, the veteran seniors are going to have to step up their game while tutoring the rest of the squad. According to the coach, they have already earned the respect of their peers and it seems as though their hard work is rubbing off on them.
Inaugural Gregory/Police Wrestling Trophy, February 10 by
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The Norwood High School Mustang Wrestling Team will tangle with the Dedham High School Marauders on Tuesday, February 10, at 6:30 p.m., at Dedham High School. This long and storied wrestling rivalry will have something new at stake when the Phil Mastro led Mustangs enter the Dedham High School gymnasium competing against the Marauders, coached by Paul Ahern. For the first time, the teams will be competing for the Gregory/Police Trophy which will be awarded to the team that wins the wrestling match to be retained until next year. The trophy is named after two legendary coaches who influenced and impacted the sport of wrestling, not only in the two towns of Norwood and Dedham but across the state of Massachusetts.
Bruce Gregory has been with Morgan Stanley for 30 years and is currently a Senior Investment Manager and Wealth Advisor. He is married with two children and has two grandchildren. He is also active in the community having served as the President of the Neponset Valley Chamber of Commerce and Democratic State Committee. Previously, Gregory was a teacher at Norwood High School for 14 years and coached wrestling for ten seasons between 1973 and 1984. During his coaching tenure, Gregory’s Mustangs amassed a dual meet record of 112-30-2. He led the Mustang wrestlers to four Bay State League Championships, two Division 1 Sectional Championships and One State Championship in 1982. The 1982 Wrestling Championship team has been inducted into the Norwood High School Hall of
Fame. Gregory’s Mustang teams were also two time New England runner-ups while he coached seven (7) individual state champions who won 11 titles, three individual New England Champions that won five titles, two Eastern United States Freestyle Champions and four All Americans, leaving claim in 1984 as Norwood High School being the only school in the United States with two All Americans. Gregory was also recognized as the Boston Glove Division 1 Coach of the year in 1982, State Coaches Association Coach of the Year in 1982, and was selected twice to be the Massachusetts State Head Coach for the Freestyle National Championships. Coach Jim Police was the founder of the Dedham High School Wrestling program and is a member of both the Dedham High School and State Wrestling
Hall of Fame. While attending Dedham High School, Class of 1961, Police excelled as a three sport varsity athlete. After graduating from UMass Amherst in 1965, he went on to serve two years in the United States Army before starting his job as a health & physical education teacher in the Dedham School System where he worked for 32 years. In 1970, Police launched Dedham High’s first wrestling program and proceeded to win seven sectional titles and five Bay State League Championships. Jim’s team held the record for the longest winning streak for consecutive dual meet wrestling victories in Massachusetts – an impressive 52 straight wins! Over 13 years, Jim’s teams compiled a win/loss record of 150 wins to just 32 losses. His commitment to coaching and mentoring wrestlers earned him a slot in both the Massachusetts Wrestling
Hall of Fame and the Dedham High School Athletic Hall of Fame, inducted to both in 2000. There is a storied wrestling history of team and individual success that brings the two communities of Dedham and Norwood together. Both of the current wrestling teams exhibit the commitment, sacrifice and drive that it takes to wrestle. Please come on down to the Dedham High School on Tuesday, February 10, 6:30 p.m., to see the Dedham Marauders, led by Eric Reyes(160), Andrew Maher(170), and Declan Heaslip (145), battle the Norwood Mustangs, led by Mike McDonough (160), J.J. ODonnell (170) and Zac Pungitore (152), for the first ever Gregory/Police Trophy. There will be a reception for wrestling alumni after the match at Conrad’s Restaurant, in Norwood.
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Four Steps Towards Downsizing and Keeping Only The Books That Speak To Your Soul By Debbie Tremblay, A.K.A. The Organizing Genie On those dark and dreary rainy or snowy days, there’s nothing better than curling up on the couch with a great book that transports us away to exciting and magical places. Isn’t it ironic that over time these same novels turn against us and become numerous daunting towers of book clutter we wish we could escape from! What if I told you that you were allowed to only keep enough
books to fill up one bookcase comfortably and the rest would have to go? Which books would you choose? After you were finished laughing or yelling at me, I would then ask you “Seriously, how many books do you really need?” New York Times bestselling author and professional organizer, Julie Morgenstern, summed it up best with this quote “Save space on your shelves for the books that speak to your soul.” The following four steps will
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only need a few recipes from each cookbook, photocopy or tear out the recipe and place it in a binder.) Beginning by clusters and categorizing them instantly will dwindle down this massive pile. 3. Sort through the more difficult titles by picking up one book at a time and ask yourself the following seven important questions: • Is this book still worthy of taking up space in my home?
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The AARP Foundation is providing free tax assistance and preparation with low or moderate income. The service is providing through Tax-Aide, now in its 45th year, and gives special attention to seniors age 60 and older. To qualify, residents must be in compliance with the Affordable Care Act (ACA) as documented on a federal tax return. The ACA requires a taxpayer and each
member of their family to have qualifying health insurance, have been granted an exemption by the Act or make a Shared Responsibility Payment (SRP) when he/ she files their federal income tax return. You do not need to be a member of AARP or a retiree to take advantage of this free service. For more information, call the Norwood Senior Center at 781-7621201.
February Trip
Foxwoods Casino Day Trip, February 26. Flyers for all trips are available in the cafe or for more information, call the Senior Center at 781-762-1201.
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Exercise for Residents with Parkinson’s or Mobility Problems
The exercise program for residents effected with Parkinson’s Disease or with mobility problems resumed in January. Weather permitting, the program will meet every Thursday, 2:30 p.m. Those in need of transportation, can request a ride by the Senior Center bus, 781-762-1201. Cost of the class is $2 per person.
Friends of the Norwood Council on Aging
The next Friends’ meeting will take place in March. Memberships for 2015: Agnes Richmond, John MacPherson, Evelyn Wall, Tom Judge, Anne Benson, Sheila Ragucci, Joseph Findlen, Bill McCoy, Lois Judge, Lil Palie November Donations: Joseph Rindlen, Tom and Lois Judge, Ted and Karen Winters $100 Donation: Evelyn Wall in memory of Dr. John and Ann Kelly
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Real Estate Corner 2014 Norfolk County Real Estate Overview by
Bella Caggiano
Register of Deeds William P. O’Donnell recently released a report on the Norfolk County total real estate activity for 2014. Interest rates to continue to remain low which will hopefully reflect kindly on profitable and successful real estate transactions for Norfolk County residents in 2015. According to O’Donnell, the overall result was positive in regards to volume and average sale price which both experienced significant increases. The downside for buyers, however, was the lack of inventory. “We saw both promising and some sobering indicators when it came to the Norfolk County real estate market in 2014,” O’Donnell said. “The total dollar volume of residential and commercial property sales grew this year by 13%. Furthermore, the average sale price based on the volume of residential and commercial property sold - which was pegged at 7.4 billion - rose from $618,581 to $706,786, an increase of 14%. In my opinion, these healthy increases were driven by reduced property inventories.” That shortage of inventory was also reflected in registered deeds which fell from 2013. “There were 10,507 real estate deeds recorded at the Registry as compared to 10,613 in 2013,” O’Donnell said. “Additionally, the total number of mortgages recorded against Norfolk County property fell by 31%,” O’Donnell said. The setback of deed foreclosures, however, remains a struggle for homeowners with 205 in 2014, compared to 195 in 2013, an increase of 5.2 %. “A continuing factor facing homeowners and the real estate industry is the number of deed foreclosures filed in Norfolk County, which were up by 5.2% from 195 to 205 from the previous year,” O’Donnell said. With these numbers, O’Donnell is optimistic for the 2015 Norfolk County real estate market.
“2014 was a somewhat promising and challenging year for the Norfolk County real estate market,” O’Donnell said. “However, a small but encouraging thaw in the mortgage market, coupled with an improving economic outlook, should bode well for the industry and consumers in 2015.”
The Norfolk County Registry of Deeds, located at 649 High St., Dedham. All land record research information can be found on the Registry’s website www.norfolkdeeds.org. Residents in need of assistance can contact the Registry of Deeds Customer Service Center at (781) 461-6101, or email us at registerodonnell@norfolkdeeds.org.
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