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Clear the Calendar! It’s Norwood Day! by
September 1, 2015
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Many may feel the summertime blues when Labor Day rolls around, but here in Norwood, that end of summer trademark can only mean one thing: the 13th Annual Norwood Day will soon be here! It’s a great scene to take in as downtown Norwood is transformed into a celebratory community festival filled with live, local entertainment, games, sporting events, kiddie rides, crafters, food bites from local restaurants, sidewalk sales, business and non-profit groups and town department displays. The festivities are actually launched the evening before, Friday, September 11, with a fireworks display at the Coakley Middle School. Beginning at 6:30 p.m. and before the Norwood skies light up, however, a DJ will fill the grounds with music and the Roaming Railroad will also be available with rides around the new walking path (don’t forget to bring your button for admission). On Saturday, September 12, at 9:30 a.m., a parade kicks off the spectacular main event, be-
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ginning at the Morrill Memorial Library with the marching bands and fall sports teams from Norwood High School proudly strutting their school colors and (NHS) proudly entertaining spectators. The parade will end at the town gazebo where the NHS Spirit Club will identify the King and Queen of the Court and the Ann Lydon Volunteer of the Year Award will be presented. Immediately after the parade, the spectacular street carnival begins with approximately 200 booths of local retail merchants, community organizations,
crafters, food vendors, sporting events, and much, much more. A stage at the Washington/ Walpole Sts. intersection outside Conrad’s will stand as a periphery anchor with local bands and dance groups performing throughout the day while the town gazebo lawn will serve as the second anchor with the food tent, a petting zoo, pony rides and games. A new arrival for this local event is the Pet Friendly Family
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A new era has begun at Norwood High School. Jonathan Bourn, the new Norwood High School principal succeeds George Usevich, who retired in June after serving Norwood High for 50 years, 25 as the beloved school principal. “I am honored and humbled to have been selected for this position,” Bourn said. Bourn was one of more than 50 candidates to apply for the job. He said he was not looking to find a new position until he learned of the Norwood principal’s retirement plans. He previously had some experience working with Norwood teachers while at Boston College, so he was somewhat familiar with Norwood, and he felt the position would be a good fit for him. “Norwood is a good sized school (not too big), it’s close to home and has a culture I can relate
to. Bourn said. “Also, Norwood has that small town pride combined with academic drive and a diverse population. All things I find appealing.” The new principal has already hit the ground running. Over the summer, he’s been meeting with teachers and staff to get to know them and the challenges and opportunities he will face. Prior to coming to Norwood, Bourn earned a Master’s Degree in curriculum and instruction from Boston College and an Advanced Certification in Administration from Bridgewater State College. He taught social studies in Maryland and Brockton and served as Assistant Principal in Abington and, most recently, in Needham. He is confident that this will be a smooth transition.
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