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September brings High Holidays to Temple Shaare Tefilah BY DAWN C. FITZGERALD For the congregation of Temple Shaare Tefilah, along with Rabbi Andrea M. Gouze, September is a month of filled with reflection, family, and feasts. Rosh Hashanah is more popularly known for the celebration of the New Year of the Jewish calendar. But Rosh Hashanah actually is more complex than that, having four different parts. • It is considered a Day of Judgment as Jewish people examine their year’s past deeds and ask for forgiveness of their sins. • It is a Day of the Shofar, in which a large Ram’s horn is blown in the

temple to proclaim the beginning of the 10-day period known in Jewish culture as the High Holidays. Rabbi Gouze has fond childhood memories of the Shofar being blown during Temple services. She states the Shofar is “a wake up call to what we were doing wrong…it breaks us out of our routine.” • It is a Day of Remembrance in which Jewish people review their history and pray for Israel. • And it is known as New Year’s Day. According to Rabbi Gouze, “Rosh Hashanah is solemn yet joyous; it celebrates the creation of the

world.” On the first day of Rosh Hashanah, this year on September 9, there are temple services. After services, some congregants then head to a body of running water to wash away their sins - called Tashlikh. According to Gouze, for many years, the Tashlikh was not performed, “But it is starting to come back,” she says. Her Congregation would go to a locale and throw crumbs of bread into the water Rabbi Andrea M. Gouze of Norwood’s Temple Shaare Tefilah demonstrates the traditional blowing of the Shofar. symbolizing “throwing away crumbs of sins,” said Rabbi formed but in a new locale. The relocated as well. Gouze. “And the ducks and birds Temple moved from their building Rosh Hashanah is associated with on Nichols Street to its new localoved it,” she said with a smile. tion on Commerce Way. The locaHIGH HOLIDAYS This year, Tashlikh will be per- tion of this ritual now has to be continued on page 3

Norwood Memorial Airport: a Fixture in Town Since World War II BY CAITLIN FROST

In 1942, the federal government built the Norwood Airport in order to support the war effort. It was used in World War II as a practice take-off-and-landing-base for Navy pilots based at Squantum Naval Air Station. At the end of the war, the federal government relinquished the airport and the town of Norwood was left with a beautiful infrastructure. Through a

town meeting vote, the airport came under the direct control of the municipality, and has been owned by Norwood since 1946. There are 37 public use airports in Massachusetts—38 if you count Boston Logan—and the Norwood Airport is one of the busier facilities. Pilots, government agencies, and the military, along with working professionals and private businesses from around the country

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use the airport. “We do not cater to commercial airlines; we cannot land them. We’re strictly for non-commercial airline use,” Airport Manager Russ Maguire said. “People tend to think this airport is used strictly for the rich and famous, but it’s for the general flying public’s use. There are 10 businesses that base at the Norwood Airport, and we have everything from flight schools to

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transport; flight training; electronic news gathering (Channel 5 and 25); aerial spraying; pipeline patrols; airborne law enforcement; aircraft fueling and maintenance; as well as provides medical evacuations and organ donor flights. Along with air traffic control, the on-site businesses employ about 100 professionals. Celebrities, business executives—such as local Ernie Boch—regional and national politicians, and government officials routinely use the airport.

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big family dinners. Traditional fare includes apples dipped in honey signifying a sweet upcoming year, and round challah bread symbolizing the circle of life. “Challah dipped in honey is the best,” says Gouze.

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“Norwood is a big corporate/ business airport. We’re only 11 air miles from downtown Boston, which in aviation terms is a hop, skip, and a jump,” Maguire said. The airport operates off of a budget via an appropriation from a yearly town meeting. The town of Norwood spends roughly $300,000 a year to cover salaries, snow removal, the airport’s maintenance and upkeep, vendor and contractor support, electricity, supplies, and the general cost to run airport service equipment. In a 2000 Commonwealth of Massachusetts’ economic impact study, the airport generated an annual return of approximately $50 million, and in the upcoming study airport officials expect a greater return. The airport also receives federal and state grants to develop the airport facility. A five-member Airport Commission—all volunteers with a a three-year term— is appointed by the Board of Selectmen to regulate and enforce a variety of actions that are carried out by the airport management team of Maguire, and Assistant Manager Mark Raymond. The board makes sure that all based aviation businesses with a commercial permit to operate meet minimum standards, and that the management team are running the airport efficiently. “Everything in aviation is highly regulated,” Maguire said. In addition to the Airport Commission that the airport management team is required to report to, the Massachusetts Department of Transportation conducts a yearly inspection that covers everything from lighting, pavement, fencing, and that there is no obstruction in the approach and departure paths to the runways.

Daily inspections of the facility are conducted every morning from 9 a.m.-10 a.m. in which airport management inspects a variety of airport lighting systems, the aircraft parking aprons, the taxiways and runways, aircraft fueling areas, the rotating beacon as well as filings and notifications of construction. Besides the daily inspections, the airport management oversees fiscal and capital planning, accounts payable and receivable, notices to airmen that explain closures of runway and safety regulations. The management team is expected to disseminate required information for the safety of aircrews using the Norwood Airport. “It’s not just safety oversight, but grant applications to the FAA, budgetary accounting, payment vouchers, and weekly construction job meetings. “Airport management does anything and everything that’s needed to run the airport safely and efficiently,” Maguire said when asked what his job as manager entails. Through the Airport Commission, the airport manager oversees the safe, secure and efficient operation of the facility. He is also the liaison to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Massachusetts Department of Transportation/Aeronautics Division for the town of Norwood. “We ensure that the piloting community follows the rules set by the Norwood Airport Commission,” Maguire said. Since his appointment to manager in 1995, the most interesting thing Maguire has encountered in the recent past was back in March of this year, when the airport had to be closed for two weeks because it was underwater. When the water subsided, there was a major cleanup, and then it flooded again.

After Rosh Hashanah comes Yom Kippur, this year being celebrated on September 18. Yom Kippur is known as the Day of Atonement. On this day, Jews spend the majority of their day in temple praying. “There is no television, radio…no mundane activities,” says Gouze. In addition, for 25 hours, Jews go without food and water.

Learning to Fly at Norwood Airport There are three flight schools housed on the airport base: The East Coast Aero Club, Horizon Aviation, and the Blue Hill Helicopters. The flight schools are independently run, and flight instructors are FAA-certified. They get a permit from the Airport Commission Committee. The flight schools are required to meet the minimum standards: they are to be properly insured, have a quality staff, are financially sound, and have filed all corporate paperwork with the state of Massachusetts. The committee gives the flight school a permit that is revocable for up to a year should the school not meet the requirements in a way the committee sees fit.

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Apples Are Ripe for Picking in Local Orchards BY JACKIE MASLOFF It is September; fall will be soon upon us, and one’s mind turns to apple picking. There are several apple and fruit orchards within less than an hour’s drive from Norwood. Belkin Family Lookout Farm, located at 89 Pleasant Street South in South Natick (phone (508) 6530653) with 180 acres, is the oldest working tree farm in the area, going back to 1861. It consists of 60,000 trees, 20,000 of which are apple trees of 11 varieties and another 20,000 of Asian pear trees. Fruit-picking began back in May and ran to early July with the picking of strawberries and blueberries. The August time frame saw the picking of stone fruit, which are plums, nectarines and peaches, and the beginning of picking apples such as the Ginger Gold and the Jersey Mac. An additional six to seven varieties will be available come early September and into October, with more to come until early November, after which the apple picking season ends. About 200,000 pounds of pumpkins will also be available for purchase. The entire crop was about two weeks early. Admission to Belkin Lookout Farm is $8 with picking prices at $2.50 per pound of fruit. The admission price also includes other

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activities for children, such as a train ride, children’s play area, a burlap maze, a petting zoo, a learning center where children can find out more about the farm, face painting and other entertainment, including pony and camel rides on the weekends. The farm is open daily from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. The Highland Farm, located at 35 Highland Street in Holliston (phone (508) 429-8370), is about a half-hour’s ride from Norwood. The farm is 150 acres in size, with 40 acres for the production of apples, pears, peaches, fresh fruits and vegetables. Crops have been good this year despite the lack of

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are nearly ten varieties of apples from which to choose including Macoun, Honey Crisp and Fortune. Although the price for picking apples has not been set for this year, last year’s prices were $18 per pale, which is ten pounds, and $25 for a half bushel, which is between twenty and twenty-two pounds. The farm also has a stand where hay, fruits and vegetables can be purchased. Hay rides on the weekends are included in the price for picking apples and baked apples and apple fritters are also served up on weekends. There are farm animals to see, including sheep,

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BY CAITLIN FROSt The Norwood Civic Center is undergoing renovations. As of now, they are sharing the entrance into their facilities by way of the DPW office, but on August 23, construction began to knock down walls to create a wider and more comfortable reception area.

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rain as the farm has its own irrigation system. Apple picking will begin around the third weekend of September, with about twelve varieties of apples available for picking, including Honey Crisp, Golden Supreme, Granny Smith, Jonagold, McIntosh-Red Max, Macoun, Fuji, Pink Lady, Cortland, Braeburn and Twin Bee Gala. The price for picking apples has not yet been determined. The farm also has a stand where local jams and jellies, honey, hay and local seasonal vegetables, such as corn, tomatoes and squash are sold. During your visit, you can also delight in soft serve icecream, steamed hot dogs and slush. Farm hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. weekdays and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekends until November. The Fairmount Fruit Farm, located at 887 Lincoln Street in Franklin (phone (508) 533-8737) is a 90-year old farm with 20 acres of apple, peach and pear trees. Apple picking starts the first Saturday after Labor Day and runs through the end of October. There

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goats, geese and chickens. The farm is open daily from 1-5 p.m. and is available to schools and groups of 10 or more for private tours and apple picking during the week. Finally, the Big Apple Farm, located at 207 Arnold Street in Wrentham (phone (508) 3843055), offers 24 varieties of apples, and 28 varieties of vegetables. The farm is open seven days a week from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. with apple picking on weekends starting in early September. The farm also has a store where apples and freshly grown vegetables are available for purchase as well as jams, jellies, cucumber pickles, and apple-related tools. The bakery offers homemade doughnuts, hand dipped candy and caramel apples as well as a variety of pies. Hay rides are available weekends only beginning in Octobers and pumpkin picking will be available in the fall. There are many opportunities for apple picking this fall in the Norwood area. It is certain to be an event that all members of the family can enjoy.

“Literally in a day’s time over a thousand people walk in and out of this building,” Recreation Center Coordinator Gerald Miller said. “There gets to be too many people having to wait in line for the receptionist office, and it causes a traffic jam.” The front area of the civic center will have a wide open secretary’s office to create better traffic flow

and to look more appealing to the center’s visitors. In addition to the renovations, the civic center houses a full service weight room open from 6 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. “There is a constant flow of people using the weight rooms. Different crowds come in at different times, so it’s always being used,” Miller said. The second floor of the center houses a large dance room, a gym, and a craft room, all utilized in the coming fall programs which begin on September 13. For more information on upcoming programs and a community calendar, visit www.norwood recreation.com.

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Nature Calls Guess Whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Coming for Dinner? BY AMY BEAUMONT Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s definitely a face only a mother could love, but I still canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t look away when a praying mantis shows up in the yard. Even though it is the largest insect predator a gardener is likely to encounter, most times it is overlooked. Their color often blends perfectly with plants found in many landscapes. And much like the mantisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; prey, many people unknowingly come within inches of this skilled hunter. Camouflaging itself among a plant rife with flowers, this ravenous eater simply waits for his next meal to arrive. They are also wonderfully weird, and as of lately, there have been dozens to see. I wondered for awhile what could have brought them to the yard and then I remembered. A few years back, my son attended a birthday party where the parting favor was a glass jar with a praying mantis egg inside. I distinctly remember tossing it out the bedroom window and thinking, boy - I hope they didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t spend too much on this foolish thing. I guess I tossed it into the perfect

spot because as it turns out, our blue holly bush is the perfect â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;hostâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; plant for praying mantis to lay their eggs. The result was an explosion of praying mantis every summer since the toss. So prolific are the mantis this year and last, the task of photographing one has been relatively easy. Take Spike here in the

photo for example. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been hanging around for weeks now to hunt in the same general area. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s actually been a great subject to photograph, allowing me to get very close without any complaints about having a bad hair day and so forth. When I spotted him spying this wasp, I had just a few seconds to throw the camera on the macro setting, but the details were amazing. I shall spare

the reader the nasty details of wasp vs. mantis, but I will say the wasp is no longer with us. Spike has since lost part of one of his front legs during what Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m sure was an epic battle, but is still catching meals without a problem. Should you spot one of these interesting creatures, take a moment to watch one. If you get close enough (not too close!), they will most certainly take a look at you. Their free-swiveling head will distinctly turn and examine you with their oversized eyes before returning to the job at hand. As for the garden, the praying mantis is hugely beneficial. Strictly carnivores, the mantis eat many types of insects that reek havoc for plants. They are a great alternative to pesticides and are actually imported for that very reason. The praying mantis also makes a fascinating pet for the older child, with a complete life cycle being around a year. To order your own eggs for your garden, or a mantis as a pet, visit www.gardeningzone.com.

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September is National Yoga Month Rummaging for Riches BY MARYELLEN HORGAN-CURRIER September marks National Yoga Month, an awareness campaign conducted in the month of September by the California-based Yoga Health Foundation, a nonprofit which seeks to convey the “health benefits of yoga and inspire a healthy lifestyle.” According to Wikipedia, this awareness campaign consists of festivals, yoga classes, concerts and other special events held nationwide to motivate people to practice yoga and create a more balanced lifestyle. The Yoga Health Foundation actually provides consumers with connections to local yoga events and free classes in their area. Visit www.yogahealthfoundation.org for more information. Norwood and its surrounding communities offer a plethora of yoga studios and classes, and now may be just the time to try this ancient and successful mind/body workout. A scientific system of physical and mental practices that originated in India more than three thousand years ago, yoga’s purpose is to help one achieve one’s highest potential and to experience

enduring health and happiness. Converts to yoga believe that it can extend the healthy, productive years far beyond the chronicle calendar, and, at the same time, improve the quality of life through inner peace and strength.

and immediate surrounding communities, are very highly recommended. Why not jump into fall with a gentle yet powerful way to combat stress, increase your flexibility and strength and just feel better? Spectrum Yoga, 15 R Cottage Street, Norwood, (781) 349-8139 or email Melinda@spectrumyoga.net: Offers gentle to moderate yoga, with classes for those with special needs. Drop-in prices range from $14-$15, 7-8 week classes from $90-$105, or a September/October unlimited class pass is $140.

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Out and About Nine years ago this month we hauled all our stuff, our two kids (We hope they’re ours. If not-too late now), and Casey, our traumatized and confused dog to Norwood. The truth is, I didn’t want to move. Years before, we bought a house in Dedham – my city’s country bumpkin cousin. I moved kicking and screaming out of the city to suburbia, making the UHaul stop at a mall so I could go shopping for work boots, and a flannel shirt. Now Norwood? Where would we head from there – Maine, New Hampshire? I shuddered at the thought. But two of my gal pals from the old neighborhood -Chrissy and Trisha -paved the way. Both were carpetbaggers, having not been born or bred in Norwood. They were city gals surviving in suburbia. And they didn’t even own flannel. Most importantly, both liked Norwood. If they liked it, I guess I would, too. They became my own personal realtors. This dynamic duo was determined to have me move to their neck of the Norwood. They did drive-bys at the mere mention of a for-sale sign. If a house met their approval, I’d go check it out. With every house, I found an issue, not because there was one, but because I created one. I wanted to stay in Dedham. My neighbors were great. My street was great. But our house was not. The kitchen was so small, if you wanted a fork, you reached behind you and grabbed one from the drawer. There was no stretching involved, no calories burned. There was no dining room. Christmas and Thanksgiving dinners were eaten in the hallway. There was one advantage to my small space - I could vacuum the whole house without unplugging the vacuum. No extension cord needed. I was convinced that Norwood was so far from the city that mountain lions and coyotes freely roamed the streets. And I am a firm believer that any animal larger than a dog should be seen only behind bars at the zoo. In the end, my husband found our house. It had a fireplace. There were four bedrooms. It even had a dining room. No more eating in the hallway for this family. My first glimpse of our new house was under the haze of

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painkillers. I had been in a severe car accident two days before. The house was love at first sight, (I think). I liked it even more after we signed the paperwork and settled everyone in. I’m convinced the painkillers made the transition a bit easier too. In the years since we bought our house, we’ve had a new addition to our family. Thank goodness our house is bigger - otherwise she’d have to sleep in the tub. We have celebrated numerous holidays in my dining room. My mother and her dog stayed with us briefly as did my aunt from out of state. But our house was the beginning of why we now call Norwood home. The town’s offerings, atmosphere and people (many of which are carpetbaggers too) have made us feel what my now not-needed

flannel would - warm, and comfy, and homey. The seasonal recreation department’s catalog reminds me of the Sears toy catalog at Christmas – chock full of fun things to see and do. I look forward to the Opening Day Parade and am proud to say my kids have marched in it. I love Norwood’s Fourth of July celebrations and its family-centered activities. My kids have played in every Norwood park, have attended Norwood’s schools and made friends throughout the town. The only home my littlest child has known is Norwood- and I’m very okay with that. And as for me, I have accepted the fact that I am now a suburbanite, no longer a city slicker. I even got rid of my flannel- but I think I’ll keep the work boots a bit longer. They’re already broken in and I may need them for clean up of coyote droppings.

Residents Reminded to Vote in Sept. 14th Primary Voters in the town of Norwood are encouraged to get out the vote in the September 14 primary. Voters had until August 25 to indicate their status as Democrat or Republican. Voting will take place from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Following are voting locations in Norwood: District 3 and District 5 – Civic Center, Nahatan Street District 4 – Cleveland School, Nichols Street District 6 and District 7 – Balch School, Washington

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Norwood History by Jim Drummey

Donald McLean: Norwood’s Photo Laureate If in the past 25 or so years, you have attended a wedding, an anniversary party, a First Communion, a class reunion, a graduation, a parade, or a number of other public events in Norwood, the chances are good that you have seen Donald McLean taking pictures. If someone is being honored by a local bank, church or organization, at the Town Hall, at the Police or Fire Departments, or at a nursing home, McLean will be there, recording the event for posterity. But whatever the occasion, two things are always obvious: his professionalism and his pleasant personality. Talk to past or present Town officials, pastors or priests, heads of organizations or business establishments and you will hear unanimous praise for McLean, who turns 86 this month, but whose energy and enthusiasm belie his age. “He is always around to take pictures,” says Town Manager John Carroll. “He is like an unpaid public servant.” There is much truth to the “unpaid” part, because while Donald does charge for his services,

he seldom charges the full amount and often makes copies of his pictures available for nothing. Msgr. Cornelius McRae, pastor of St. Catherine Parish, appreciates this generosity, saying that Donald is “a model of dependability and faithfulness. He is always there with good will and good cheer.” McLean recently did something that no one expected. He swapped his old 35-millimeter cameras for a modern digital camera. “No more carrying a battery around my neck,” he said. “No more having two cameras at a wedding, one in my hands and one in the back pew of the church in case the first one broke down. No more putting in film with 12, 24, or 36 exposures. Now I have one camera with 575 shots on a disc.” Asked about some of his experiences, Donald recalled falling down the stairs from the choir loft at St. Catherine’s Church and spraining his ankle during a wedding. He hobbled down the aisle and finished the wedding and then took the reception pictures sitting down with

his foot elevated. His most enjoyable wedding took place in North Falmouth, where the bride wanted pictures taken by the ocean at 8 a.m. The bride and groom were thrilled with the pictures, as was the bride’s mother, who said, “I wish all photographers were like you.” They especially liked one of the couple on a dock with the boat they were taking on a cruise in the background. McLean also thought that this was one of his best pictures, so he submitted it to a show in New York City and won $500. His most embarrassing moment, said Donald, was at a wedding at a church in Natick. Although the bridesmaids were specifically told to stay clear of the bride lest they step on the train of her strapless wedding gown, the best man stepped on the train when he went to get the rings, pulling the gown down to the bride’s waist. Donald quickly gave his jacket to the bride to cover up until the gown could be repaired and, after a delay, the wedding continued. A son of the well-known photographer and writer Eugene “Scoop” McLean, who for 52 years provided pictures and copy for both local and Boston papers, Donald was born in Norwood in 1924 and lived on Central Street, Plimpton Avenue, and Roosevelt Avenue with his five siblings, Gene, Kenny, Bob, Betty, and Alma. After finishing the eighth grade, Donald had had enough of school, so he went to work at Humphrey’s Market in downtown Norwood. He joined the Army and was sent to France, where he earned three battle stars in the Battle of the Bulge and the landings on Normandy Beach.

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“The English Channel was the coldest water in the world,” he said. He recalled driving a truck with supplies for General George Patton and remembered Patton telling the soldiers not to sleep under their trucks at night, but to stay 500 yards away in the forest. McLean found out why the next day, when he saw that German forces had destroyed the trucks.

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After returning from World War II, Donald married Helen Lydon in 1950 and has faithfully visited her twice a day at the Ellis Nursing Home since 2004. The couple moved to Walpole for 26 years before moving back to Norwood in 1979.

McLean continued to photograph weddings on his own, but found less call for his services in recent years. He still enjoys taking pictures – with his new digital camera – but prefers to concentrate on local events. His many selfless contributions to the Town were recognized this past July, when Donald was chosen as grand marshal of the 4th of July Parade.

During those years, Donald worked at Kendall Mills and Bird and Son in Walpole before joining the maintenance staff at Norwood Hospital until he retired in 1985. He also worked at catering jobs for Timmy Connolly on weekends and, one night, he asked two photographers at a banquet how long it would take to learn to be a photographer. Not long, they told him, and they invited him to their studio to

Thus began a career with Peg Studios in East Milton and Henry’s Studio in Holliston, sometimes handling three weddings on a weekend, until he got tired of the rat race. “At one time,” he said, “the wedding and the reception were in the same town. Now you have a wedding in one town and the reception down the Cape or in New Hampshire.”

Even though he was confined to the reviewing stand this year, McLean was still busy with his camera, taking shots of the many units in the parade and of the spectators in the downtown area. If towns can have poet laureates, then Donald McLean is Norwood’s photo laureate.

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explained when asked what the pantry is in need of most. “We have enough soup for maybe two weeks and then we’ll be out of it. And paper bags,” she said. “We buy our own paper bags and we passed out a lot of cloth bags one Saturday, but we could always use more.”

“The cooperation is just phenomenal in this town,” Taeger said. “The church has been so good to us, allowing us to come in and really just take over. And with our volunteers, the pantry runs like a well-oiled machine.”

In addition to providing the community with food and other products, the pantry also gives tours to school classes, youth groups, and local organizations and clubs. The pantry is always looking for volunteers who can give their time as well as financial support. For more information, contact Ruth Taeger at (781) 769-0425.

The food pantry spends around $60,000 a year on food in addition to what has been donated. They serve over 250 families and work with over 100 volunteers. “I think my favorite thing would have to be the feeling I get when helping people in need. It makes me happy to know that families have something,” Taeger said. “The folks are nice and the volunteers feel like a family. You come in on Saturday morning and everyone comes in and helps set up and pitches in. We even have a few families that shop with us on Saturdays that come in during the month to help restock and organize the pantry.”

In addition to monetary funds, the rest of the community also plays a role in helping the food pantry keep their supplies stocked. Public schools, the Boys and Girls Scouts, and different businesses and organizations coordinate food drives to collect canned and nonperishable items for the pantry. In May, a one-day drive by the letter carriers of Norwood usually raises upwards of ten tons of food.

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September 2 PJ Storytime at the library. Wear your finest pajamas and come listen to stories being read at the Morrill Memorial Library, 7-7:30 p.m. September 5 Sunday Evening Concerts on the Common, Walter J. Dempsey Memorial Bandstand, corner of Washington & Nahatan Streets. The Jazzabelles. 7-9 p.m. September 7 The Norwood Art Association first meeting of the year. Open to public. Contact Joan Terci, President, at (781) 762-2672. 7-9 p.m. September 12 Daily Life Community Church will have their third service from 10-11 a.m. at the Four Points by Sheraton. For more information, please visit www.dailylifenorwood.org.

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Katelyn Flynne with her Lego house; Katelyn was awarded the prize for building the “Greenest Lego House.”

Summer Reading at the Library BY CAITLIN FROST Morrill Memorial Library kicked off their 2010 Summer Reading program with the “Go Green” theme. Children entering Kindergarten through grade eight were encouraged to participate in the summer program. Students signed up online and set their own personal summer

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A special treat for this year’s summer reading program, The New England Aquarium visited the library and brought their Traveling Tidepools. Jackie O’Mara, representative of the Aquarium, taught children about the different animals and crustaceans that lived in a tidepool, how they make their homes, what they eat for food, and so

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on. In addition to a short presentation on tidepool life, children had the opportunity to see makeshift tidepools and touch and feel the animals that inhabited the water. The tidepool presentation was sponsored by the Friends of the Library. To further implement the Go Green theme, the library held Lego Mania. Children were instructed to build their best lego creation and bring it into the library for a friendly competition. Green themes were encouraged and prizes were awarded by each of the children in lieu of their own favorite personal design. Lego creations were voted Most

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Norwood Literary Corner ProPoPe Senior Poets Propope is a group of senior poets and writers from Norwood who began meeting monthly in October of 1999. Between eight and 15 attend each month to share interests and thoughts. The term “propope,” coined by Ketty Charron, is a combination of the words prose (pro), poetry (po) and people (pe). The following submissions are from one of their three printed books.

Wait for Me Mac Messina Wait for me; I’m on all fours. I see the world from Mama’s floors. Wait for me; now I can run, I can run, isn’t this fun? Wait for me, I think you’re great; I think I’d like you for my mate. Wait for me, I’ve got the kids. They’re just like you; see what you did!

Wait for me; the kids are gone. What’ll I do? We’re all alone. Wait for me, I’m not as fast As I once was in the sweet past. Wait for me! I’m about to enter Another phase. Let’s go to the center! What Is a Friend? Marge Lockhart A friend is a special confidante While we bare an inner thought.

A friend is a precious jewel Priceless, and can’t be bought. A friend is always by our side To share a failure, triumph or sorrow. A friend is near to hear our plea Not only for today, but tomorrow. A friend is truly heaven-sent From God, for us to know Our love is deep and will not depart But will flourish and greater grow.

Norwood Pedestrian Fatally Struck by MBTA Ride Van Matthew Leo Rogers, 51, of Washington Street, Norwood, a Franklin native, died on August 9, 2010 as a result of injuries sustained when he was attempting to cross Dean Street in Norwood and was struck by an MBTA RIDE van. Although Norwood police and fire officials originally summoned Medflight for the this incident, the seriousness of Roger’s injuries prompted immediate transport to Caritas Norwood Hospital, where the victim succumbed to his injuries. Preliminary investigation reports that a MBTA Ride van was travelling south on Washington Street.

The van turned left onto Dean Street and when it struck the pedestrian. This van was operated by 62 year old Guiseppe Melpignano of

Norwood. Norwood Police Department Accident Reconstruction Officer, Jaime Mazzola along with the Massachusetts State Police Collision Analysis & Reconstruction Section, Transit Police Accident Reconstruction Unit and the Norfolk County District Attorney’s Office are investigating this fatality. Born in Milford, Massachusetts on October 15, 1958, Rogers was the son of the late Thomas R. Rogers and Terese M. (Shiner) Rogers. He was raised and educated in Franklin and resided in Norwood for the past three years. Previously, Mr. Rogers resided in

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T H E P E T PA G E What is a “community cat” and what can you for this overabundant type of cat? A community cat is exactly what it sounds like: A cat that has no owner for one of many reasons but exists in your community, in the wild. This cat could be a friendly cat that has strayed from its home or has been turned out into the street by neglectful, irresponsible owners. This cat could be a product or offspring of a friendly cat and now wild or “feral” in nature. This cat could be part of a “feral” cat colony living with other cats in an area abundant with the resources they need to survive in the wild. Anyone of these cats may live in your community and a better of understanding of what you can do regarding them is important to convey. As animal welfare advocates groups like the Bay State Animal Cooperative try to educate the residents within communities that the responsibility of these animals is that of the community, hence the name “community cat”. There are many options to address the positive and negative effects of these wonderful creatures. They can be ignored, eradicated or controlled. The first two options have been proven to be either unsuccessful or inhumane. The third option is accomplished by practicing a nationally recognized trapneuter-return (TNR) program and providing successful foster and adoption programs. Simply, cats that are friendly, under the age of about 12 weeks, or injured/sick are fostered by people within the community, medically cared for, sterilized and are prepared to be adopted or kept in long-term foster care. Cats that are determined to be un-adoptable are trapped, sterilized, medically examined, vaccinated and ear tipped for identification. These cats return to their outdoor homes where local residents feed and shelter the cats to live out their lives in colonies. These efforts require local residents to work together to make the “community cats” welcomed residents of the community. This summary only touches the surface of this issue but the BSAC is available to answer additional questions. Community cats are present everywhere and it is the community’s responsibility to make their presence a positive and controlled presence. To assist local residents to maintain their “community

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cats” the Bay State Animal Cooperative needs foster homes, transporters, trappers, feeders, adopters, food, supplies and funding. To develop a local community cat care affiliate under the non-profit group exemption of the BSAC within your community, please contact us for guidance. Next month learn why keeping your cat friend indoors is the best option for you and them! Cats for adoption: Donald, Daisy, Goofy, Pluto, Pete: These gray and white mix siblings are about 3 month old and are looking to find homes with special cat lovers who, with patience and love, can let them each settle in to their new environment!

Each kitty would prefer to live with other cats as they enjoy sharing their space. They currently live with kids and a small dog though they do not directly interact with the dog as of yet. Some of these kittens have double paws and they have purrs to die for! Each has unique white markings and individual personalities but they all want a chance to be a part of a for-

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Norwood Sports Norwood Youth Football and Cheer 2010 Game Schedule www.norwoodyouthfootballcheer.org Home Games played at Coakley Middle School Sunday, September 5 Walpole home E2: 9 AM E1: 10:30 AM D : 9 AM C : 10:30 AM B : Noon A : 1:30 PM

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Sunday, September 19 Natick home E2: 9 AM E1: 10:30 AM D : 9 AM C: 10:30 AM B : Noon A : 1:30 PM

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Home for Norwood High Football Changes to Coakley Middle School Field With the start of Norwood football right around the corner, the Mustangs are optimistic and excited for this upcoming season. With Coach Sarianides and his staff ready at the helm, they have very high hopes and expectations for their players. This upcoming season also brings some changes. The most notable change will be the game location. All Norwood High home games for the 2010-2011 season will be played at the Coakley Middle School on the front lower field. There has been tremendous attention and efforts made to restore the field to pristine condition for the players by dedicated parent volunteers and generous local businesses. All home games with the exception of Thanksgiving are scheduled for Saturdays at 2 p.m.

to seeing you at all the games! Go U Stangs! IMPORTANT DATES Chemical Health Night September 1st at NHS 6:30 PM Mr. Bob Bigelow, author of Let the Kids Play will be our guest speaker All Parents & Players Are Strongly Encouraged To Attend Plymouth North Scrimmage September 3, 2010 TBA * 2010 Game Schedule Sept. 11th vs. Weymouth 2PM Sept. 16th @ Milton 7:30 PM Sept. 24th @ Needham 7PM Oct. 2nd vs. Wellesley 2PM Oct. 9th @ Framingham 2PM Oct. 16th vs. Walpole 2PM Oct. 24th @ Brookline 5PM Oct. 30th vs. Newton North 2 PM Nov. 6th vs. Braintree 2PM Nov. 12th @ Natick 7PM Nov. 25th vs. Dedham 10AM

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Living Healthy Ask the Anytime Guy | Fitness Matters Expert answers to your health and wellness questions BY CHRISTOPHER CHARRON Q: I’ve been following a highprotein diet, but I recently read something about this adversely affecting my kidneys? I plan to ask my doctor about this, but do you know of any correlation? A: Good question, and one that used to come up pretty frequently when high-protein diets were all the rage. There are essentially two different scenarios that we need to address here. The first one involves those with a pre-existing kidney condition. In this instance, following a high-protein diet, and specifically the induction phases of some of the most popular programs, can lead to a steeper decline in function. For these individuals, high-protein diets are not recommended. The second scenario involves people with normal kidney function. There isn’t any research indicating that high-protein diets negatively impact these folks, but there’s an important caveat here that we can’t ignore. How do you know if you have normal kidney function? Do you really know if your kidneys are working as well as they should be? Many with renal insufficiency (an early condition of declining function) are

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Obituaries BarBar, Dr. James, of Norwood and FL, Aug. 18. Dear and devoted husband of Mahiba (Khoury). Loving brother of Georgiana Ellis of Dedham, Florence Khoury of FL and the late Thomas Barbar and Catherine Doumaney. Also survived by several loving nieces, nephews. U.S. Army veteran of WWII. Funeral planning by Kfoury Keefe Funeral Home, West Roxbury. ClarK, Marie G. (Julius), of Norwood, formerly of Walpole, Aug. 18. Beloved wife of the late Mason A. Clark. Mother of Mason Jr. and his wife Mimi of Norwood, Mary Jane Lang and Denise Clark of Norwood and William Clark and his wife Caroline of Foxboro. Also survived by her extended family, son #3 Skip Eisner of FL and daughter #3 Carmela Julius of Foxboro. Sister of Amelia Gross of Norwood and the late Nunzio and Margaret Julius, Florence Kenney, Betty Eisner and Madeline Borg. Grandmother of Mason and Michael Clark, Melissa Flaherty, Melissa Lang, Victoria and Billy Clark. Funeral planning by Ginley Funeral Home, Walpole. DUClOS, Leon O., of Norwood, July 24, age 99. Beloved husband of the late Mary H. (Letts) Duclos. Devoted father of Lee J. Duclos and his wife Carole of N. Attleboro and Edward H. Duclos and his wife Shirley of OK. Brother of Richard Duclos of NH and the late Walter, Robert and Curtis. Also survived by 5 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. WWII US Army Veteran. Funeral planning by Kraw-Kornack Funeral Home, Norwood. FitzgiBBOnS, Neil F., of Harwich, formerly of Norwood, July 27, after a long trial with cancer. Mr. Fitzgibbons was the husband of Beatrice Fitzgibbons. Neil, ("Fitz" to most folks), was born on January 11, 1940, in Norwood.

He was the son of Marjorie Gifford and William Fitzgibbons. He graduated from Norwood High School and went on to attend Boston University where he earned a BA Degree in History. He also did course work in social work which led to his long career with the Big Brother Association of Boston and Brockton, where he became Assistant Director. Neil entered sales for several fish and lobster companies. He retired in 2008. Neil was an avid reader and a man of many talents. He immersed himself in the history of the United States, particularly World War II. He amassed a considerable library on these subjects as well as a comprehensive collection of WWII artifacts, correspondence and other important historical items. He was an opera buff, listening to the great works for hours often while cooking. He was a fine chef, specializing in Chinese delicacies with which he delighted his family and many friends. Recreational fishing for both fresh and salt water species gave Neil endless enjoyment. He shared his love of fishing with both family and friends and was often found fishing with his four grandchildren. Finally, Neil's enthusiasm for sports, in particular Boston Bruins hockey and New England Patriots football, was a passion that rounded out a rich and full life. In addition to his wife of 48 years, Neil is survived by his children, Kristina Carroll and her husband, Dan of Sebec, ME and Brian and his wife Heather of Franklin, grandchildren, Clayton and Avery Carroll, and Colby and Jake Fitzgibbons, siblings, Claire Dion and her husband, William of North Attleboro, Janet O'Brien and David of Kingston, William Fitzgibbons of Wrentham and the late Gerald Fitzgibbons. For online condolences, visit www.doanebealames.com. FOlan, Mary Frances (Thornton), of Norwood, Aug. 17. Beloved wife of the late Martin Peter Folan. Loving mother

of David M. Folan of Nowood, Julia Folan Klein and her husband Joseph Klein of North Attleborough and Stephen Folan and his wife Margi Kunzman Folan of Mansfield. Cherished grandmother of Brittney Folan of Franklin, Christopher and Matthew Klein of North Attleborough and Stephen Jr. and Julia Folan of Mansfield. Dear sister of Thomas Thornton and his wife Claire of Dedham and Martin Thornton of Norwood. Devoted sisterin-law of Edna McCafferty of Norwood and Betsy Johnson of Norwood. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Graduate of Norwood High School and former clerk for the Town of Norwood. Mary was an accomplished athlete during and after high school and was very active in support of local youth activities. Funeral planning by Gillooly Funeral Home, Norwood. JOyCe, Patrick, of Norwood, formerly of Jamaica Plain, July 22, age 44. Beloved son of Ann "Nancy" (McDonagh) Joyce. Loving brother of Eamon and his wife Nancy Joyce of Medford, John Joyce of Roslindale, Maureen Conor and Tina and her husband Robert Hanifin, all of Norwood and the late Peter Joyce of West Roxbury. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Late member Laborers Union #223. Funeral planning by Mann & Rodgers Funeral Home, Jamaica Plain. KOVal, Barbara Pickering (Miller), of Norwood, Aug. 13, age 82. Beloved wife of Edward Alexander Koval. Devoted mother of Susan Donovan and her husband Denis of Mansfield, Stephen Koval and his wife Robin of Sherman, CT, Deborah Powers and her husband Kevin of Cumberland, RI, David Koval of Norwood and Douglas Koval and his wife Susan of Concord. Sister of the late John C. and Charles S. Miller. Cherished grandmother of Laura, Abbey and Jessie Donovan, Rebecca, Jeremy, and Daniel

Koval, Graham and Trevor Powers and Jared and Chloe Koval. Decendant of Jonathan Sherwin of Grafton, VT and John Cambridge. Daughter of the late John Edgar and Dorothy (Cambridge) Miller. Funeral planning by Kraw-Kornack Funeral Home, Norwood. lyDOn, Christopher M. "Chris," of Norwood, Aug. 19. Beloved son of the late Martin J. and Natalie (Smith) Lydon. Devoted father of Thomas McDonald and his wife Stacy of Plymouth. Loving brother of Judith Gormley and her husband James of Norwood and his twin, Lois Lydon of Norwood. Cherished grandfather of Thomas, Matthew and Daniel. Dear uncle of Sarah Quinn of Norwood and Daniel Gormley of Norwood. Late graduate Norwood High School, Class of 1968. Late Army Veteran. Funeral planning by Gillooly Funeral Home, Norwood. McDOnOUgH, Sean Patrick, of Norwood, July 28, age 44. Beloved son of Edward and Sheila (Barry) McDonough. Loving brother of Deborah McDonough of Norwood, Mark McDonough of Norwood, Kathleen Schick and her husband Stephen of Norwood, Michael McDonough of Canton, Kevin McDonough of Norwood and Ann Kelly of Norwood. Devoted uncle of Courtney, Kaitlyn, Colleen, Haley, Nicholas and Matthew. Norwood High School graduate, Class of 1983. Funeral planning by Gillooly Funeral Home, Norwood. McgUinneSS, James T., of Norwood and Green Harbor, formerly of Hyde Park, Aug. 11. Retired State Police Lt. Beloved husband of Katherine M. (Vierra). Son of the late Thomas and Mary. Father of James of West Roxbury, Richard of Jamaica Plain, Francis of OH, Brian of CA and Kathleen Olewicz of GA. Brother of Catherine McNiff of Franklin and the late Mary Madden and Margaret O'Brien. Also survived by 11 grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Late USAF Veteran and recipient of 2 medals of merit. Funeral planning by The Alexander F. Thomas and Sons Funeral Home, Walpole. MiKe, Michael P., of Norwood Aug. 20, age 90. Beloved husband of the late Samera (Eysie) Mike. Devoted father of Russell Mike of Phonenix, AZ. and Ronald W. Mike of Sutton. Brother of the late John Mike, Casile Mike, Helen Scafuri and Carmen Michaels. Grandfather of three and great grandfather of two. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Son of the late Habie and Annie (Deeb) Mike. WWII US Army Air Corps Veteran. Funeral planning by Kraw-Kornack Funeral Home, Norwood. MOgan, Francis E., of Foxborough, formerly of Norwood, Aug. 19, age 85. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy (Balboni) Mogan. Loving father of Francis Mogan Jr. and his wife Leah of Centerville, David Mogan and his wife Paula of Foxborough, Sandra Hibbard and her husband William of Sandwich, Karen Snow and her husband Corey of Sharon and Lorraine Fleury and her husband Dennis of Foxborough. Devoted grandfather of Lisa Mogan, Corrine Citrolo, David Mogan, Jr., Timothy Mogan, William Hibbard, Emily Hibbard, Joseph Fleury, Matthew Fleury and

Colin Snow. Great grandfather of Gabriella Citrolo. Brother of the late William and John Mogan. Former owner and operator of Mogan and Grasso Plastering Company. U.S. Marine Corps Veteran, WWII. Funeral planning by Roberts and Sons Funeral Home, Foxborough. MOnagHan, Terrill F., of Norwood, Aug. 18. Beloved daughter of the late Russell and Eleanor (Hall) Monaghan. Loving sister of Pamela and her husband Stuart Peppard of NH and Cynthia Rabanera and her husband Rogelio of CA. Devoted aunt of Russell Peppard and his wife Nancy of Foxborough, Stephen Peppard and his wife Eileen of Hopkinton, Danielle Peppard of Franklin, Bruce Peppard and his wife Nancy of CA, Caitlin Williams and her husband David of CA, Michael Rabanera and his wife April of CA and Stacy Cooper-Jennings and her husband Thomas of NH. Also survived by many grand nieces, nephews and cousins. Terrill was a Roslindale High School graduate, Class of 1962, controller, Elaine Construction Co., and chairman of the Hilltop Garden Condominium Association in Norwood. Funeral planning by Gillooly Funeral Home, Norwood. MUrPHy, James J., III, of Norwood, Aug. 15. Devoted husband of the late Virginia (Ross) Murphy. Loving father of Stephen Murphy and his wife Sheryl of Weymouth, James Murphy IV and his wife Karen of Norwood and Brian Murphy and his wife Hilda of Norwood. Beloved grandfather of Terence, Colin, Seamus, Sean, Caitlin and Jessica. Cherished great grandfather of Connor, Brenna and Keira. Dear brother of the late Richard Murphy. Late civil engineer, Comm. of MA and WW II Navy Veteran. James was a graduate of BC High School and following graduation entered the US Navy and saw action in the European and Pacific theatres. Following the service, he attended and graduated from Northeastern University with a degree in Civil Engineering. He retired from the Comm. of MA as a Civil Engineer. He enjoyed sports, literature, vacationing on Cape Cod and was a devoted family man. He always enjoyed spending an evening discussing politics. Funeral planning by Gillooly Funeral Home, Norwood. netlanD, Gail E. (Cameron), of Norwood, July 30, age 68. Beloved wife of Edward Netland. Loving mother of Eric Netland and his wife Lori of Lebanon, PA. Cherished grandmother of Elizabeth and Eric Netland, both of Lebanon, PA. Sister of John Cameron of CA, Nancy Jacobs of PA and the late Bill Cameron. Funeral planning by James H. Delaney & Son Funeral Home, Walpole. SUlliVan, Mary Ann (Kozak), of Norwood, July 28. Devoted wife of the late Jeremiah F. Sullivan. Loving mother of Janet McDermott and her husband Richard of Norwood. Beloved sister of the late George Kozak, Rose Flaherty and Lillian Burke. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Norwood High School graduate, Class of 1940, Mass. Memorial School of Nursing, Class of 1943 and nurse at University Hospital, Boston for 40 years. Funeral planning by Gillooly Funeral Home, Norwood.

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home M A R K E T P L A C E JULY NORWOOD REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS Address SINGLE FAMILY 12 Andrews St. 133 Berwick Pl. 114 Chapel St. 30 Chickering Rd. 51 Cranmore Rd. 59 Cranmore Rd. 5 Cross St. 226 E. Cross St. 62 Earle St. 46 Harding Rd. 19 Hardford St. 22 Hawthorne St. 15 Highland St. 89 Jacobsen Dr. 8 Jaybarry Ln. 16 Lane Dr. 4 Lenox St. 71 Margaret St. 32 Melville Ave. 331-333 Nahatan St. 28 Neponset St. 165 Neponset St. 177 Neponset St. 624 Neponset St. 498 Nichols St. 7 Overlook Dr. 185-187 Pleasant St. 530 Pleasant St. 301 Prospect St. 419 Prospect St. 236 Richland Rd. 61 Rock St. 31 St. Joseph Ave. 39 Saunders Rd. 27 Surrey Rd. 342 Walpole St. 527 Walpole St. 527 Walpole St. 1397 Washington St. 245-247 Winter St. 313 Winter St.

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BY MARIAN PIERRE-LOUIS One of the most important aspects of researching the history of your house is tracing the deeds. Deeds help you discover the names of the previous owners. They also give you insight about the people who used to own your home. They can reveal marital status of owners, family members and even occupations. You will need the names of former owners in order to find historical information such as tax assessment records and newspaper articles. The easiest way to get started researching deeds is to begin with your own and work backwards. Starting with your own deed, you will determine the name of the people who sold you your house. From there you will discover who sold it to them. This is called chaining a deed, where you trace back through the deeds linking one deed to the next. Before you can trace your deeds you’ll need to know some jargon. The two important words you’ll need to understand are grantor and grantee. The grantor is the person selling the property. The grantee is the person buying the property. While you own your property you are a grantee. After you sell your property, you will have been both grantee (when you bought it) and grantor (when you sold it). Deeds are indexed in two separate series

by last name, one for the grantors and the other for the grantees. You will also need to keep track of the book and page number of the deeds. Each deed is located in a specific book at the registry of deeds. In addition to the grantor and grantee names, the book and page numbers will help you locate and refer to the deeds in the future. Before you start chaining your deeds you’ll want to make a quick chart to keep track of the information you find. Create a table with column headers that include: Grantor, Grantee, Book & Page #, Date and Notes. In the Grantor column you’ll put the name of the people who sold you the house. You’ll put yourself and your spouse as the Grantees. If you have a copy of your deed you can fill out the book and page number and date of transfer. The notes column provides a space to put the sale price of the house, miscellaneous information or questions you may have. You can access all the deeds to your home at the registry of Norfolk Registry of Deeds at 649 High Street in Dedham. They are open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m, Monday through Friday. Be sure to check back next month when I discuss how to research your deeds online. Learn more about Marian Pierre-Louis and house histories at www.Fieldstone HistoricResearch.com.

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home M A R K E T P L A C E Quarterly Real Estate Activity Registry of Deeds Report ending June 30, 2010 Upcoming Computer Norfolk County Register of Deeds Seminar October 5th WILLIAM P. O'DONNELL The Registry's electronic recording program continued to expand with the quarter seeing 990 documents recorded for 66 different accounts. The total dollar volume of real estate sales in Norfolk County from April through June, 2010 stood at $1.5 billion. This represents a 54% increase from the comparable period last year. The total number of 4,106 deeds recorded during the period also increased, though by 13%. This increase includes the closings that occurred in the quarter in response to the first time home-buyer tax credit, which was scheduled to expire on June 30. The average sale price of deeds over $1,000 (both residential and commercial properties) increased to $559,619, an increase of 19%

over the same quarter in 2009. This increase is probably a reflection of the transfer of some larger commercial properties and may not necessarily indicate that residential prices have increased. Foreclosure deeds continue to come into the Registry and were up 96% over last year to a total of 241.

credit lines which may not be drawn to their capacity. Total document recordings for the quarter had to measure against particularly strong 2009 mortgage refinancing recordings, but the total did recover some in June so that the quarter as a whole showed total document recordings declining by just 22%.

The slower mortgage refinance market translated to a decline in mortgage recording activity by 38% on a year-to-year basis with 7,922 new mortgages being recorded in the quarter. Total mortgage value for the quarter stood at just over $5.3 billion. This amount does not necessarily represent the true increase in indebtedness, as some mortgages may be recorded multiple times against different parcels of land, are refinances, or are recorded to secure equity

The Registry of Deeds, located at 649 High Street, Dedham, is the principal office for real property in Norfolk County. The Registry is the basic resource for homeowners, title examiners, mortgage lenders, municipalities and others with a need for secure, accurate, accessible land record information. The Registry of Deeds can be contacted via telephone at (781) 461-6101, or on the Internet at www.norfolkdeeds.org.

Register of Deeds William P. O’Donnell will host an informational seminar on computer-assisted land records research at the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds in Dedham on Tuesday, October 5, from 4:30-5:30 p.m. The seminar is intended for both real estate professionals and the general public. The program will include a brief presentation, written reference materials, and hands-on exercises. There will be opportunities for both basic and advanced questions and answers. Computer-assisted land records research is available both at the Registry and on the Internet at www.norfolkdeeds.org. "These services have proven valuable for anyone interested in computerized land research basics," says O’Donnell "We hope that this seminar will be helpful and informative."

nar, but anyone planning to attend is asked to register by calling (781) 461-6104 or by email to agardner@norfolkdeeds.org. Please include your name, address and a daytime phone number when you register. Norfolk County Registry of Deeds, located at 649 High Street, Dedham, is the principal office for real property in Norfolk County. The Registry is the basic resource for homeowners, title examiners, mortgage lenders, municipalities and others with a need for secure, accurate, accessible land record information. The Registry land records date back to 1793. The Registry's online index is available from 1920 forward and continues to expand to include earlier records. The Registry of Deeds can be contacted via telephone at (781) 461-6101, or on the Internet at www.norfolkdeeds.org.

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