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Fresh Produce. Fresh Ideas. By Bella Caggiano The 2015 Norwood Farmer’s Market continues to grow and flourish with each passing year. During the off season and throughout the summer, Farmer’s Market Manager Laurie Shea researches and creates new items and events to make Norwood one of the best summer destinations in the area. Her plans are in full swing for 2015! “I visit many market and things I like I try to take to the next level,” Shea said. The Norwood Farmer’s Market will be open every Tuesday, from June 16 to Oct. 6, 12 noon-5:30 p.m., on the Norwood Town Common. The amount and variety continues to thrive in Norwood with a variety of food vendors sharing their fresh fruits and vegetables and homemade products, ranging from bread, jams, baked goods, pasta, gourmet cheese and many more. Kids Days were such a success last year that two dates have already been scheduled with activities for many to enjoy. Reserve July 21 and Aug. 25 on the calendar for an afternoon of FREE enjoyment, then shop for some local produce, and even pick up dinner for that night! Check the farmer’s market calendar
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Changes in 2015: 1. New Main Sponsor: The Norwood Farmer’s market welcomes Blue Hills Bank as their main sponsor this season. The company’s donation secures funding for overall management as well as providing a gateway for entertainment. “With their sponsorship, they have given us the opportunity to grow our farmer’s market with community-based activities,” Shea said.
2. Entertainers and Crafters Welcome: The farmer’s market is currently receiving applications for local crafters and entertainers to display and showcase their talents on Tuesday afternoons. This is an opportunity to introduce organizations in a fun and relaxed atmosphere to the Norwood community. Applications can be found on the Norwood Farmer’s Market website at www.norwoodfarmersmarket.com.
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George Usevich has been a fixture in the Norwood school system for the past 50 years, serving the last 25 as principal of Norwood High School. For all of that time, he has been the champion of our youth, focusing on the students and encouraging them to do and be the best that they can be. His retirement takes effect on July 1 and, as you might imagine, the thing he will miss most is the kids. “I will miss the dayto-day interaction with students and seeing them mature into young adults,” he said. “I truly love my job. We have great ‘kids’ at Norwood High School and we can be very proud of their accomplishments.” Usevich began teaching in Norwood in 1965 in the business and history departments. Six years later he served as administrative
assistant for Student Affairs and Public Relations, holding that position for 12 years before moving into the vice principal slot in 1983, a position he held until being tagged for the job of principal in 1990. When asked what he considered his greatest achievement, Usevich could not give a single answer. He feels that his work to help move the new high school forward was significant, but he thinks his institution of the “Dean Plan” has enhanced the climate and culture within the high school. The Dean Plan is a core of teachers who serve as activity advisors, handle discipline, and who get to know students intimately so they know about issues at home that may affect student behavior and performance.
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3. Non Profits: Local non-profit organizations can use the Norwood Farmer’s Market to showcase and inform residents of their cause and raise money with a complimentary table. The groups can also sell refreshments to raise funds and nourish those thirsty shoppers throughout the afternoon. “I like the idea for the lemonade stand shoppers at the market,” Shea said. “Our shoppers are always looking for something to drink.”
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Obviously, attracting and hiring excellent teachers has been key to making this work. His toughest challenges were faced in the early 90s when civil rights allegations were made against the school. “We have an incredibly diverse student population,” Usevich said. “Handling these issues head-on with the Office of Civil Rights
helped to make Norwood the strong school that it is today.” As you might imagine, the other big challenge is budget constraints, an issue that must be faced each year. And for all of the teaching and administrative staff, increasingly greater demands from the State is a significant challenge. I asked outgoing principal to comment on the state of education in MA and in Norwood and what areas he feels we need to focus on. “We have excellent public
Jonathan Bourn named new Norwood High School principal Jonathan Bourn will take over for George Usevich as the new principal of Norwood High School, effective July 1. Bourn was one of more than 50 candidates to apply for the position. Prior to coming to Norwood, he earned a master’s degree in curriculum and instruction, taught social studies in Maryland and Brockton and served as an assistant principal in both Abington and Needham. Asked what advice he would give to his successor, George Usevich gave the following response. 1. Be sure that the decisions you make are based on ‘what is best for the kids.’ 2. Listen. Listen. Listen. 3. Change is inevitable but make it gradually. Seek input and advice from your staff. Always listen to and gather support from parents. We have a strong School Council and P.T.O. and they are willing to help. 4. Keep your door open to students. 5. Don’t be a stranger to the kids. Develop a climate of trust. 6. Communicate!
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National Peace Officers Memorial Day by
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Friday May 15 was National Peace Officers Memorial Day. By order of Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker, all flags were flown at half staff in honor of local, state and federal peace officers who have given their lives to protect the community. That direction applied to all public main and administration buildings, including town and city halls. Peace Officers Memorial Day is part of National Police Week which was signed into law in 1962 by President John F. Kennedy.
According to the FBI, in 2014, 51 police officers were murdered in the United States and 44 were accidently killed. Norwood honored those brave men and women with remembrances at the Norwood Police Association Memorial at Highland Cemetery, Winter Street, Norwood.
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to carry out legal transactions on the premises has always been an option. “It’s nothing new,” Spinney said. “Our doors have always been open. We are just hoping to get more people to take advantage of it.” While no such formal program has yet been enacted in Norwood, Police Chief William Brooks says he encourages residents to utilize the Norwood Police Station if they are feeling unsure. “We’ve never formalized it, but I’m also not opposed to it,” Chief Brooks said. “If they feel unsafe, people are certainly welcome to come here – especially if they are meeting a stranger.” Meeting at the station has many advantages, Brooks continued, as safety will be ensured and transactions can be executed at any time. “I’d advise [sellers and buyers] to check in with a dispatcher upon arriving to explain why they are here,” he said. “There is always someone here to keep an eye on [the transaction]. Our lobby is open 24/7.”
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Setting A Great Example By Donna Lane There was a big stir on the Norwood Now Facebook page. It seems two young men were giving people outstanding service at Mr. Frank’s gas station on Washington Street and recipients of that service were gushing over them. The thread started with Debbie Trevisone’s entry: “So, on my way home from work, I stopped to get gas at Mr. Frank’s. This adorable little boy [later identified as Chris] walked up to my window and said, “May I please help you?” He proceeded to ask me if I would like my windshield cleaned and then asked me how my day was. He asked me how I would be spending the weekend with such nice weather. … This kid’s manners were out of this world. I called the manager of the store to let him know what a super kid he had working at the pump!” Michelle Melpignano says he was incredibly polite and friendly with her as well. “His manners are impeccable.”
A number of people had simi- sophomore at Norwood High lar experiences and wanted to School who has been working at share them. Andrea Reed said, “I Mr. Frank’s for a little more than had him the other day! He was the two months. A very serious young first kid to ever wash my windows man, Chris says he’d like to be an (and back-up camera) in all the years I’ve gone. I’m loyal to Mr. Frank’s because of all the good people and because it’s a Norwood business, but that young man was the first super polite and the most helpful attendant of all that I’ve seen. I knew exactly who you were talking about!!!” Cristi-Anna Indeck added, “He was so polite the other day to me, too. Very sweet. So refreshing to witness.” But it turns out he’s not the only polite young man at Mr. Frank’s, and Andrea Reed’s husband, Wayne, said the young man she encountered was not Chris, but Travis. The following week, Trevisone posted again saying she had the opportunity to finally meet Travis. “Another one of Norwood’s finest! So polite, so well Travis Lampron mannered … he told me that he trained Chris.” Is engineer and will take a class next anyone surprised? year geared toward that goal. “If Carmel Kerrigan I’m not good at it, I’ll probably go said she had had a to college for some kind of busisimilar experience ness,” he says. Right now he is with Travis. She did working so he can save for college not know him be- or a car and he hopes to make wise fore meeting him at investments in the future. Mr. Frank’s, but she Travis Lampron has worked knew his dad from at Mr. Frank’s since January. Alyouth soccer when though he is a Norwood resident, Travis was a child. he attends St. Sebastian High She was happy to School in Needham. After gradusee him doing so ation this June, he will attend well and spreading his cheerfulness and good manners. So who are these two well-mannered, helpful young men who have stolen the hearts of Mr. Frank’s customers? Chris Charland is a 15-year old
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youth, it’s especially refreshing to hear about polite young men setting a great example for their peers. Thank you Chris and Travis from your many fans. With your good work ethic, ability to relate to people and your great attitudes, you both have very bright futures ahead. Donna Lane is a Norwoodbased writer, lecturer and designer. You can reach her at addictedgardener@verizon.net.
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Westwood Wegmans Announces Fall Opening Date Liz Taurasi Company is now hiring full time and part time employees in advance of October opening. Wegmans has announced its opening date for the fall and is currently hiring for both full time and part time positions. Their official date to open is Sunday, Oct. 11, in the new University Station. The store will serve as an anchor to the complex, along with Target, which opened in March. The University Station development opened back in March bringing to the area some 550,000 square feet of retail and restaurant space, along with residential apartments 350,000 square feet of office space and Life Time Athletic Westwood which is opening this summer. For Norwood residents and others in the area, the Wegmans opening means lots of new job opportunities. The grocery chain is currently hiring and training both
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On May 21, the Y Nots, a Junior FIRDT Lego League (JR FLL) team, and the Mansfield, a Mansfield JR FLL team, brought their world of Lego to Norwood. On May 21, the coach of the JR FLL, Gokul Raman, hosted the event at the Morrill Memorial Library, where the JR FLL team displayed their research and imaginative projects to the Norwood community. Members of the Y Nots: Sahana Gokul, Jayani Suresh, Pranesh Sivakumar, Samarth Bedre, Saa-
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Letter to the Editor The Stars At Night are Big and Bright Here in the Heart of Norwood!!! What a great night it was on April 17, at the Tiffany ballroom when “Dancing With the Norwood Stars” exploded with the magic of some wonderful people. The dancers, John Rogers, Tony Greeley, Gus Eldayaa, Diane Costello-Fruci, Maura Belanger, and Julie Gross put on a spectacular show, with some great dancing and beautiful costumes. This is our seventh year, and each year brings something new for us! We are so grateful for the time and energy that these dancers put into the evening, giving up their time to have fundraisers and practice their routines. What a wonderful group! Special thanks to the Tiffany Ballroom for allowing us to use their beautiful venue, and to the rest of our friends who helped to make all this possible: The Norwood Bank, Fred Astaire Studios, Martignetti’s, Jim Hilliard, George Usevich, Ed Hickey, Steve Dabrieo, Susan Bunker, Frederick Wobrock, Jack McCarthy, Allan Howard, Cheryl Germano, Linda Reilly, Cheryl Murphy, Mary Taggart, Patricia Bailey, Linda Berger, Laurie Shea, the Olde Colonial Café, the Colonial House, Lewis’ Restaurant and the wonderful people In Norwood who have helped us financially to make the lives of those less fortunate than us a little easier. I don’t believe there is any other town in the World as caring and dedicated to their neighbors and friends. We are truly blest! A very special thanks to “Shelly’s Angels”, Tim McDonough, Dave Tuttle, Martha Angelo, Donna Arthur, Carole Cappuccio, Robert Doucette, Marcia Gearty, Stephen Grenham, Scott Kennedy, Carolyn Murphy, Jack Perry, Carolyn Riccardi, Rosemary Riley, Paul Ronco, Christiana Rose, Lauri Ryding, Kathy St. Cyr, Peggy Thorne, and Beth Vincent. Without them and Cathy Ronco, we would not be able to do this. Lee Kennedy
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Butterflies - A Short, Yet Profound Life By Amy Beaumont
Part 2 of a 3-part Series In part one of this 3 part series, we took a look at the profound life stages of butterflies and what we might learn about living our own lives from these creatures. In this segment, we’ll first look at the fun part-where to see butterflies and get some of your own, and more importantly-how we can help butterflies survive and reproduce. We are fortunate here in Massachusetts that there have several beautiful butterfly gardens to visit. First, there is The Butterfly Place in Westford (www.butterflyplacema.com). If you should be headed towards the Cape, there are Butterflies of Cape Cod in Bourne (www.butterfliesofcapecod.com) and finally, Magic Wings in South Deerfield (www.magicwings. com). Any of the three gardens are great choices, for both children and adults. Visitors get a close up look at all the life stages of the butterfly as well as all of the flowers that attract them. You can purchase a monarch ‘butterfly kit’ at any of these gardens or through their online store-a wonderful gift for anyone, but particularly for children.
The annual monarch migration to Mexico is fascinating, and takes place in the late summer/early fall. The actual spot in Mexico where the monarchs end up is called the Mariposa Monarca Biosphere Reserve. Not all eastern monarch butterflies migrate to Mexico as many folks think. The western population overwinters in coastal sites in both central and southern California. The monarchs that overwinter east of the Rockies are known to show as far north as Texas and Oklahoma during the spring migration. The second, third and fourth generations do return to their northern locations in the US and Canada in the spring. And for the commercially bred monarchs, they too migrate to overwintering sites in Mexico, simply following migratory behavior. But beyond the amazing migration, there is reason to be concerned. Will the monarchs always be around for us to appreciate, you might ask? Only if enough of us band together and pay attention to what conservationists have known for years-the massive decline in their population. Without going into a too-terribly long rant, one has to first understand a problem before one can truly make a positive contribution. Based on a 2014
twenty-year comparison, the monarch population west of the Rocky Mountains has seen more than a 50 percent decline since 1997, and more than a 90% decline east of the Rockies since 1995. Agricultural practices, particularly those in the Midwest have directly impacted the butterflies. In my 3-part series on Bees, If They Die - We Die (Summer 2014), I looked closely at why bees are dying off at a frightening rate. GMOs (genetically modified organisms) are the reason for the bees decline, as well as the butterfly. For those of you that are not yet familiar with GMOs, it is any food that has been altered at the gene level, and that food includes seeds. Genetically modified seeds are bred to resist herbicides, but those herbicides eliminate milkweed. Milkweed that once grew among food crops is the host plant for butterfly larvae. Because of this practice, the milkweed habitat in the Midwest is virtually gone, with 120-150 million acres lost. But, there is a very important contribution we can all make for the monarchs to remain on our planet-provide food for them. But it goes far beyond just providing the popular list of flowers that they are naturally attracted to. Create a Monarch Way-
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Norwood Recycler of the Month First Quarter, 2015 January 2015 John Grub John Grub was nominated as a Recycler of the Month contestant by his friend Ann Sheffield. According to Ann, “John is the best recycler ever!” Ann states, “John fully participates in the town’s curbside single stream recycling program. His efforts go above and beyond curbside recycling. John saves foam, scraps of fabric, batteries, light bulbs for ‘other recycling. ‘ He also returns 1. plastic bags to the grocery store, 2. used motor oil to jiffy lube and 3. old electronics for recycling at Best Buy. In addition, John composts food scraps in his backyard compost unit.”
Pasquale Bartucca February 2015 Pasquale Bartucca was nominated as a Recycler of the Month contestant by his neighbor Kelly Conroy. Kelly states “Pasquale inspires his neighbors to reduce trash, set aside materials for reuse and increase our recycling efforts! He was the first in the neighborhood to obtain a 2nd recycling cart (no charge) from the town. Pasquale credits General Electric, his place of employment for instilling awareness, as well as recycling programs in the workplace. Pasquale returns home to Norwood where he continues to reduce trash, reuse materials and recycle. “It’s easy to recycle in Norwood,” Pasquale stated.
Jessica James March 2015 Jessica James was nominated as a Recycler of the Month contestant because of her unwavering commitment to the curbside single stream recycling program. The James family sets out 2 recycling carts filled to the brim every other week with all accepted recyclable materials. Recycling has been a family commitment right from the beginning. Jessica credits the Oldham Elementary School for instilling environmental awareness as well as assigning recycling projects during Green Week. Jessica remembers both of her children coming home from school with
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Norwood Art Association’s “Art in the Park” is June 13th! Local artists are hoping for sunny, warm weather as they prepare for the Norwood Art Assocation’s 37th Annual Spring “Art in the Park” sale and exhibit held on the Norwood Common at the Gazebo. This year the event will take place on Saturday, June 13, 2015, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The Rain Date is Sunday, June 14th. The public will have a chance to stroll along the walks on the Common to view the watercolors acrylics, oils and drawings, and then on to the photographs, mixed media, and pastels. The mediums are separated to make it easier for the judge to award ribbons. Ribbons are given out for First, Sec-
ond and Third place, as well as Honorable Mention in each category. This year’s judge is award winning artist, Eli Cedrone. Also available for purchase that day will be the very popular bin work, which includes unframed matted prints, originals and photographs. These works are beautifully matted and only need a frame of one’s choice added. Photo and painted cards and magnets will also be available. This year’s show will feature raffle prizes, live music and Spring Specials! In addition to the Norwood Art Association (NAA) members’ works, the recipient of the NAA
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Norwood High School Scholarship Award will also be present to exhibit his/her work. Attendees to Art in the Park will have a chance to chat with this year’s winner as well as meet with many of the other artists who will also be enjoying the show. The NAA, and their annual
show, is run solely by volunteers. A committee will be responsible for hanging all the artwork and photographs, and volunteers will act as cashiers and man the tables. Programs naming each artist and their works will also be available for the public. The exhibit and sale becomes more popular each
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Fun Beach Reads (at the library!) Are you looking for a book to read this summer at the beach, lake or even the backyard? Join librarians Beth Goldman and Margot Sullivan at the Morrill Memorial Library as they make recommendations and suggestions for summer reading or reading at any time! They might even throw in a recommended movie or a play to watch or read. This program is always a fun, informative and educational book review session sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Beth and Margot review 12-14 books each from all kinds of genres, interests, classics, new fiction and
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10 Steps To An Organized And Memorable 4th Of July Celebration By Debbie Tremblay, A.K.A. The Organizing Genie The Organizing Genie’s tenstep guide for a memorable and stress-free Independence Day! It’s hard to believe that soon our great nation will be celebrating its 239th birthday. There’s nothing better than celebrating our nation’s independence than with family and friends while attending parades, concerts, family barbecues and watching dazzling fireworks light up our night skies. While planning a party can be very stressful, here are 10 steps you can begin with today to ensure your Fourth of July celebration is both stress-free and memorable. 1. Send out written invitations, E-vites or Facebook invites this week. Ask guests to bring along a dish—they will be more than happy to help out, especially since you are gracious enough to open your home to provide a place for family and friends to gather and celebrate. 2. Shop and save on menu fare today. The typical menu for a Fourth of July celebration calls for hamburgers, hot dogs, corn on the cob, baked beans, potato salad, chips, beverages, and so forth. Currently, grocery stores are having great sales on all of these items, making it the perfect time to stock up now and avoid the last-minute shoppers on July 3rd. 3. Show off your patriotic decorative side. With a red, white, and blue patriotic theme, decorating for your Fourth of July party can be so much fun. From streamers and balloons to plates, cups, napkins and tablecloths, you can choose red, white, or blue or a nice combination of all of them. Don’t forget to hang a large American flag near your front door or garage as well! Now is a great time to visit the party and dollar stores for all your party decorating needs. 4. Create a patriotic playlist of music. There’s no better way to set the tone of your party than by playing
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In 1928, Alice Morrill continued the family’s generous legacy, when she donated a wing in memory of her sister Sara, and later in 1965, a modern front addition was designed by Korslund, LeNormand and Quann. The three buildings were unified in 2001 by Boston architects CBT/Childs Bertman Tseckares. Their design created a beautiful interior with modern systems and upgraded wiring while still preserving the beauty and history of its original 1898 design. The Morrill Memorial Library now proudly stands as a member of the Minuteman Library Network and houses a collection of over 90,000 books, periodicals, newspapers and audiovisual materials for the free enjoyment of its residents. It also supplies documents of the Norwood Historical Collection, major town-related documents, such as street listings and annual reports and unpublished materials, such as a list of “Proprietors of the Social Circulating Library of 1830,” handwritten minutes of meetings of library trustees between 1898 and 1923 and numerous priceless historic photographs, slides, wills, programs and flyers.
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MWRA lowering fluoride dosage following CDC Recommendation The Massachusetts Water Resources Authority is lowering the amount of fluoride added to the water it supplies in accordance with a new recommendation from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). On April 27, 2015, the CDC released a recommendation that water suppliers reduce their fluoride dosage to 0.7 milligrams per liter (mg/l) from a range between
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It’s been tough going in the early part of the season for Norwood boys volleyball Head Coach Paul Nimblett during his inaugural season, but the lack of wins is not discouraging, for the coach or the team. “The BSL (Bay State League) is tough, but we are going to compete,” Nimblett said. “Night in and night out it’s not going to be a picnic, no one is going to lie down in this league. We’ve already played Natick, Newton-North and Need-
ham, perennial volleyball powerhouses, to close tough matches. The close matches will prepare us to play better down the road.” The Mustangs only return three starters from last year’s squad, while the remainder of the team does not have a lot of varsity experience. Coming back for another season are Felipe Figuerdo, Joey Barrett and Kevin Perry. Perry, the catalyst of the team, is by far the best all around player on the court for Norwood. The
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“He is something else and should be a phenomenal player in years to come,” Nimblett said. “He plays [volleyball] year round and comes from a volleyball family. He has made his freshmen mistakes, but he’s a good positive player that has done it all for us.” Nimblett knew of the young Fleming though his sister, who use to play for Norwood. On a few occasions the coach had seen Fleming play at clinics, but never realized that he would have such an impact this early in his career. Playing middle will be a pair of 6’5” juniors in John Stanley and Jacobi Ware. According to the coach, both have come around and have continued to get better as the season goes on and once they get on the same page with Fleming, the team should be going places. Although still early the team is still hoping to advance into the tournament,
but in order to do so they will need to go on a run. “We’ll be OK,” Nimblett said. “If I can keep the team focused, even with our inexperience we should continue to get better and accomplish our goals.”
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Norwood Sports Norwood Girls Tennis by
Christopher Tremblay
It was only two years ago that the Norwood girls tennis team entered the season without having won a single contest in some eight years. That year, the Mustang racketeers claimed two victories under the guidance of head
coach Carl Briggs. Last season Norwood, a town that was not known for its prowess on the tennis courts, doubled their win production giving the Mustangs hope for this year’s campaign. “Norwood’s tennis program had not been doing too well and it had fallen off over the past few years,” Briggs said. “This year, however, I believe that we’re on the right path and expect more than four wins, maybe six or eight.” Briggs, who taught tennis at the Wimbledon 109 in Walpole, usually cut back on the job once the high school season started, but this year his employer was not going to allow Briggs to do what he had in the past , they were not going to
allow him to leave to coach Norwood. “My choice was to coach Norwood, so I left,” Briggs said. “I had freshman on this team that had never played the game before that were now an intrical part
of the team; I couldn’t just walk away and leave them. This is my fifth year and this is the best team that I’ve ever had.” Although still early in the season, Norwood has already shown that they are a team to be reckoned
with. For the first time that Briggs can remember, his girls swept a team off the court. “We play in a tough league
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PET CORNER Where are they now? Check out these adopted kitties in their forever homes. All of the adopted cats live very different lives, in very different homes but all have found their forever homes and are enjoying every minute of it! Again, we thank the adoptive parents 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. Remember Peggy? She was one of our many cats with attitude. Peggy was adopted to the mom of one of our valued volunteers where she is living in the lap of Peggy luxury. She is happy and so are we. Wonderful forever homes happen every day! Mamma was abandoned and badly injured and quite timid when we rescued her. Look at her now in her forever home, loved and cared for. In addition, she and her family have opened their homes and hearts to fostering abandoned pets in need! Thank you Mamma and her family!!!
Thank you to the students of Noble and Greenough High School for volunteering April 14th with our adoption center at Petco. They helped us raise $138.80 through a fundraising event with Savers; 694 lbs. of clothing, accessories, linens, and other similar items were donated on behalf of BSAC by these students and others from the community. In addition, the students spent the day learning about what the Bay State Animal Cooperative does, making new blankets for the cats to rest on inside their cages and offering lots of snuggle time for the cats.
Mamma Jimmy: Want a Teddy Bear look-a-like? Pick Jimmy. He is a long haired, large, black cat that would spend all day on your lap being brushed or petted if he was allowed to. Recently Jimmy had a “Lion-Cut” shave to give his beautiful fur a chance to be “re-freshed”. Jimmy existed among a cat
colony and was soon determined to be friendly. He is shy and will hide under things but with a little coaxing and handling he can rest comfortJimmy ably on your lap for hours. Jimmy is kind and a truly “gentle giant”. He gets startled easy so maybe a busy household would not be his first choice. He has lived amongst dogs and other cats. You can meet Jimmy at Petco in Norwood. Luna: Luna, a beautiful, long haired, black and white tuxedo female, was rescued VERY pregnant by a nice elderly lady. Luna was put into fosLuna ter care where she had a litter of kittens. It was suspected she had been thrown out of a home as she was and still is very friendly and social. She enjoys beating you to the bathroom as she loves to lay in the sink and hang out with you while you are in the shower. Luna is friendly with dogs and other cats and surely likes the company of people. She is full of attitude also as she plays rough but without any intention of hurting anyone. She is beautiful to the core and wants to be a part of a family for sure. You can meet Luna by appointment.
WA R N I N G ! Spring comes and so do the outdoor life threats to our little creatures. Please keep your feline pet indoors and canine friends safe and cool! Do not forget to get your dog’s heartworm tests done and give them their heartworm meds as needed. Flea treat all of your pets. Remember: indoor pets can get fleas from humans bringing them in on their clothes also.
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Snickers Check out Joanne (long-haired Calico) and her kittens with very unique personalities. Check out Snickers (white and black domestic short-hair) and her group of sweeties! Then there is Sparkles (short-haired Calico) and her delights. These moms and kittens are available for viewing at Petco. As soon as the kittens are 8 weeks of age the moms will be spayed and by 10 weeks the kittens will be too. The best way to adopt a new kitten is to complete our application out online at www.baystateSparkles animals.org and send it to info@baystateanimals.org as soon as possible. We will set up meet and greets for approved applicants. Some of these kittens will be at the Petco Norwood soon.
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Calendar of Events June 1 Red Cross Blood Drive Knights of Columbus Hall, 572 Nichols St. 2-7 p.m. Irish Voices by Stephen Collins Morrill Memorial Library 7 p.m. Actor Stephen Collins will give a dramatic presentation titled “Irish Voices” to include excerpts from Irish poets and playwrights such as W. B. Yeats, James Joyce, Seamus Heaney, and Frank McCourt. To sign up, stop by the Reference or Information Desk, call 781-769-0200, x110 or 222, or email norprograms@minlib.net.
the last meeting before the summer break. Meetings will resume in September. For more information, write to the NRMC, P.O. Box 155, Norwood, MA 02062.
Morrill Memorial Library Closed The Morrill Memorial Library will be closed today for staff development. Class Day Norwood High School June 6 5K Road Race/Walk St. Catherine of Siena School, 249 Nahatan St. 5:30 p.m. This is a great community event for all ages and levels. The event will also include music, food, raffles and lots of kid activities. Cash prizes will be awarded.
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Art in the Park Norwood Town Common 10 a.m.-2 p.m. View and purchase paintings, prints, photographs and cards by local artists. The day will June 7 also include raffles, music and Norwood High School Gradu- spring specials. Rain date, Sunation day, June 14. June 9 June 14 Norwood Retired Men’s Club Meeting Norwood Elks, 152 Winslow Ave. 9:30 a.m. Representatives from Norwood AAA will be in attendance to explain how they can help members as a Registry of Motor Vehicles. This will be
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The focus is on fiction writing. Please bring your original work and be prepared to give and receive constructive criticism. For more information, contact Andre Bowser, 781-801-6267, email noww@mail.com, or visit www.noww.blog.com. June 19 Red Cross Blood Drive Central Auto Team, 56 BostonProvidence Hgwy., Rte. 1 9 a.m.-2 p.m. June 22 Summer Reading Program Starts Morrill Memorial Library 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Every Hero Has A Story, the summer reading program officially starts today! Children can enter their books! If you haven’t joined yet, join today! June 23 Farmer’s Market Town Common 12 noon-5:30 p.m. The Norwood Farmer’s Market offers a variety of fresh fruit and vegetables, homemade goods and many items for dinner or snacks. Each week is different with entertainment, kids’ activities or information on downtown businesses and local non profits. Check out their calendar at www.norwoodfarmersmarket.com. June 24 Beach Reads Morrill Memorial Library 10 a.m. Looking for some good reading this summer? Join Norwood librarians Beth Goldman and Margot Sullivan for their Annual Beach Reads recommendations! They will review 12-14 books from a variety of genres. No registration necessary.
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(Bay State Conference) with a bunch of quality teams like Brookline, Wellesley, Natick and the Newtons; the more affluent tennis schools,” the coach said. “But to come out and sweep a team 5-0, that says something about our makeup this year.” Leading the team will be senior Nency Sagani at first singles. Sagani also saw action at the same position last spring facing top notch athletes that make tennis a priority. This year the senior, who has already won her first match of the campaign, has matured and looking to make a name for herself before graduating. Playing in the next court at second singles is sophomore Ioawa Stoica, who has made the move up from third singles. Stoica not only plays
for NHS, but continues to play tennis on the weekends, giving Norwood its most consistent athlete on the courts. Briggs believes she was the only athlete last year to have a winning record on the squad. Junior Julia Ragusa rounds out the Mustangs singles players in the third slot, a position she held during her freshman season. Last year, Ragusa played second singles, but had her difficulties. “When she played third singles for us two years ago, she did quite well, Briggs said. “Last year she seemed to struggle at times and didn’t have the weapons needed to be successful against some of the stronger players in the Bay State Conference.” Senior co-captain Saloonee Adhikari and Jessica Chammas will make up Norwood’s first doubles tandem. Playing second doubles last spring, the duo was not all that im-
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