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PRSRT STD<br />

ECRWSS<br />

U.S. POSTAGE<br />

PAID<br />

Taunton, MA<br />

Permit No. 92<br />

Postal Customer<br />

Local<br />

Vol. 7 No. 5 Free to Every Home and Business Every Month <strong>November</strong> <strong>2016</strong><br />

By Donna Lane<br />

Library Revamps Website<br />

Do you use our public library? <strong>Norwood</strong>’s<br />

Morrill Memorial Library is part of the Minuteman<br />

network which allows all library card holders<br />

to borrow across the association. In addition to<br />

books, audiobooks, eBooks and audio eBooks, you<br />

have access to music, movies, technology assistance<br />

and many other products and services.<br />

“Over the last ten-plus years, libraries have<br />

been trying to figure out how to remain relevant<br />

to the younger generations who aren’t using their<br />

public libraries and who are, instead, going to<br />

streaming devices and on-line book buying sites.”<br />

Library Director Charlotte Cannelli said.<br />

<strong>Norwood</strong>’s Morrill Memorial Library has addressed<br />

that challenge by adding programs that<br />

have attracted not only more young people, but all<br />

generations. One of the areas of great improvement<br />

is their new website, which was rolled out in<br />

August.<br />

According to Technology Librarian Allison<br />

Palmgren, the previous website was more than<br />

10 years old and was not conducive to mobile use.<br />

And, while most of the information that people<br />

needed existed on the old site, it was not always<br />

easy to find and it was not accessible to people who<br />

used tablets and smart phones.<br />

“Our web presence is geared to the future,”<br />

Palmgren said.<br />

Palmgren explained that there is a decreasing<br />

number of people who are using their computers<br />

to access information and a huge percentage are<br />

assessing the website through their mobile devices.<br />

Pictured: Allison Palmgren, Technology Librarian<br />

at Morrill Memorial Library<br />

Rather than contract out the build of the new<br />

website, which can be prohibitively expensive,<br />

REVAMP<br />

continued on page 3<br />

<strong>Norwood</strong> Kicks Off<br />

The Holiday Season!<br />

What could be the perfect<br />

ending of a long weekend of delicious<br />

leftovers and mounds of<br />

new shopping lists? <strong>Norwood</strong>'s<br />

Holiday Extravaganza, of course!<br />

Each year, on Thanksgiving<br />

weekend, the Town Common<br />

bustles with holiday activity in<br />

one of <strong>Norwood</strong>'s favorite annual<br />

traditions, The Holiday Extravaganza!<br />

The fun-filled (and FREE)<br />

family event will<br />

be held on Sunday,<br />

<strong>November</strong> 27, from<br />

1:30-4:30 p.m. The<br />

afternoon will include<br />

hayrides, entertainment,<br />

arts &<br />

crafts, holiday readings,<br />

face painting,<br />

barnyard animals,<br />

a parade, music,<br />

tree lighting, and<br />

of course, a special<br />

visit from the jolly<br />

old man himself!<br />

For new <strong>Norwood</strong><br />

residents not<br />

familiar with the event, this day is<br />

a must attend. It is a great way to<br />

end the holiday weekend and will<br />

surely turn into a yearly family<br />

outing!<br />

Plan that holiday shopping<br />

and decorating earlier in the<br />

weekend and reserve this Sunday<br />

for a community celebration the<br />

entire family will enjoy and remember<br />

for years to come!<br />

HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA<br />

continued on page 4<br />

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ROGERS<br />

Page 2 Local Town Pages www.norwoodtownnews.com <strong>November</strong> <strong>2016</strong><br />

JOHN<br />

JOHN<br />

John has fought<br />

ROGERS<br />

tirelessly for<br />

<strong>Norwood</strong>’s<br />

nurses and<br />

JOHN<br />

John patients. has fought<br />

ROGERS<br />

tirelessly for<br />

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hard <strong>Norwood</strong>’s for<br />

<strong>Norwood</strong>’s teachers and<br />

John has fought<br />

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nurses and<br />

nurses and<br />

JOHN WITH HIS WIFE BRENDA AND DAUGHTERS ABBY, KATE AND LINDSAY.<br />

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patients. Nurses<br />

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hard for<br />

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patients. Association<br />

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school Passed children.<br />

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nurses and<br />

teachers and<br />

Endorsed income<br />

nurses<br />

taxes byand<br />

and road repairs.<br />

teachers and<br />

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DONATIONS: 17th, 2012<br />

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SUGGESTED Tuesday, $25, $50, $100, $200<br />

Tuesday, <strong>November</strong> <strong>November</strong><br />

DONATIONS: 8th, 6, 2012. <strong>2016</strong><br />

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Please give John your vote<br />

John has fought<br />

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<strong>Norwood</strong>’s<br />

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JOHN ROGERS FOR ST ATE REPRESENT ATIVE<br />

PAID FOR BY THE COMMITTEE TO ELECT JOHN ROGERS<br />

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PO BOX 830 NORWOOD, MA 0206 2


<strong>November</strong> <strong>2016</strong> Local Town Pages www.norwoodtownnews.com Page 3<br />

REVAMP<br />

continued from page 1<br />

Palmgren and her assistant, Sam<br />

Simas, tackled the task. They spent<br />

several months evaluating the old<br />

site trying to determine areas library<br />

patrons were using on the<br />

old site and what service information<br />

the library needed to retain or<br />

expand upon. They already knew<br />

that mobile users could not use<br />

the site because it was the number<br />

one complaint they received, so<br />

that area definitely needed to be<br />

addressed. They also concluded<br />

that quick links would be more<br />

effective, that the font used on the<br />

old site was too small, and they<br />

needed to make it easier to find<br />

core services.<br />

Take a Chance at the<br />

<strong>Norwood</strong> VFW Meat Raffle!<br />

The <strong>Norwood</strong> V.F.W. Post<br />

2452, on 193 Dean St., in<br />

<strong>Norwood</strong>, hosts a Meat Raffle<br />

on Saturdays, through May,<br />

1-4 p.m. This month's drawings<br />

will be held on <strong>November</strong><br />

5, 12, & 19.<br />

The price for each drawing<br />

is only $2 and 10 drawings<br />

are conducted each Saturday.<br />

A pre-buy for $20 is available<br />

during the week at the Post<br />

and allows for entrance in all<br />

10 drawings conducted on<br />

Saturday. The winners of the<br />

pre-buys need not be present<br />

to win.<br />

The prizes are delectable,<br />

delicious, and generous portions<br />

of meat and chicken.<br />

An example of the sampling<br />

of the prizes include: sirloin<br />

steak tips, sausage, ground<br />

sirloin burgers, center cut<br />

pork chops, whole or cut<br />

chicken, ground sirloin burgers,<br />

chicken wings, and much<br />

more. The drawings also include<br />

50/50 money raffles.<br />

The Meat Raffle is open to<br />

the public.<br />

The <strong>Norwood</strong> VFW is<br />

looking for new members.<br />

Veterans of the Gulf War,<br />

and personnel who have<br />

served overseas in Iraq and<br />

Afghanistan are welcome to<br />

visit the post at any time or<br />

We beat ALL<br />

competitor pricing.<br />

774-287-1133<br />

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Palmgren said they streamlined<br />

a lot of things from the old website,<br />

deleted redundancy and labeled<br />

things more intuitively. She<br />

said the library policies were not<br />

on-line and, while they aren’t used<br />

much, they needed to be there.<br />

She says that the site is now more<br />

searchable and it is easier to find<br />

what you want.<br />

The major improvement,<br />

however, is that the site is mobileresponsive,<br />

no matter what size<br />

device you are using. There is also<br />

a Minuteman mobile app that<br />

“puts the library in your pocket.”<br />

Using the app, you can search<br />

the catalog and place holds on or<br />

renew items; explore digital content<br />

24/7; review thousands of<br />

eBooks, stream movies, read digital<br />

magazines, and premium subscription<br />

resources, obtain library<br />

event information, and, you can<br />

use your device as a digital library<br />

card.<br />

Palmgren stated that site statistics<br />

show approximately 1500<br />

people visit the website each day.<br />

“We’ve received very positive<br />

feedback, especially from those<br />

who say ‘I never knew x or y was<br />

offered before,’ so we’re incredibly<br />

pleased about that,” Palmgren<br />

said.<br />

While the new website is a<br />

portal to easy use of the library,<br />

it does not leave non-computer<br />

or non-device users behind. They<br />

still get the high level of services<br />

they always had – but now they<br />

have more options from which to<br />

choose.<br />

come to one of the monthly<br />

meetings which are held on<br />

the fourth Tuesday of each<br />

month, September through<br />

May (except December).<br />

RECENT<br />

NORWOOD<br />

TRANSACTIONS<br />

72 Sycamore Street $345,000<br />

231 E Cross Street $360,000<br />

53 Earle Street $399,999<br />

213 Sunnyside Road $410,000<br />

419 Prospect Street $435,000<br />

60 Deerfield Road $425,000<br />

540 Nichols Street $585,000<br />

1330 Washington Street $515,000<br />

27 Chatham Road $554,900<br />

223 Rock Street U:E6 $174,000<br />

315 Neponset Street U:67 $205,000<br />

226 Rock Street U:D9 $238,500<br />

11 Beacon Ave U:B $275,000<br />

909 Washington Street U:6 $350,500<br />

42-44 Austin Street $450,000<br />

Some of the new and expanded<br />

programs and services<br />

at the library include: passport<br />

applications; notary public services;<br />

technology help, including<br />

basic setup for tablets and phones,<br />

and technology skills for job applicants.<br />

The library also hosts<br />

history lectures; a Titles on Tap<br />

book group for 20 to 30 year olds<br />

held at Napper Tandy’s; Musical<br />

Sundays Concerts (from October<br />

to May); monthly Learn to Knit<br />

classes; Stitch Therapy (a more<br />

social group for more advanced<br />

DON’T PANIC!<br />

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• College Essay & Application<br />

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774-571-1761 • lastpaige111@gmail.com<br />

BoB Starr<br />

781-762-3701<br />

bob@bobstarrhomes.com<br />

“Bob Starr is a star! His knowledge of the real<br />

estate market is second to none. He was always<br />

available to take calls and answer questions.<br />

He clearly explained the whole [sales] process.<br />

Most important Bob’s suggested sale price was<br />

right on the money! We are really glad that we<br />

chose Bob Starr as our real estate agent!”<br />

William and Ann C, <strong>Norwood</strong><br />

Call Bob Today!<br />

knitters); along with lots of Children’s<br />

Story-times and Science<br />

programs.<br />

When asked what one piece<br />

of information she would like<br />

people to know about the library,<br />

Palmgren said, “I want people to<br />

know about the many different<br />

services and resources we have.<br />

They can follow us on Facebook<br />

or visit the website. We really want<br />

to hear from people.”<br />

Donna Lane is a <strong>Norwood</strong>-based<br />

writer, lecturer and designer. You can reach<br />

her at addictedgardener@verizon.net.<br />

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Page 4 Local Town Pages www.norwoodtownnews.com <strong>November</strong> <strong>2016</strong><br />

Check out <strong>Norwood</strong>'s New Winter Farmer's Market!!<br />

Same great selection of the Summer Market's fresh produce and vegetables, but additional food and craft vendors at this new site to share their goods and creations!<br />

V.F.W. Post 2452 - 193 Dean St.<br />

10 a.m.-2 p.m.<br />

• <strong>November</strong> 5, <strong>2016</strong><br />

• <strong>November</strong> 12,<strong>2016</strong><br />

• <strong>November</strong> 19, <strong>2016</strong><br />

• December 3, <strong>2016</strong><br />

• December 17, <strong>2016</strong><br />

• January 7, 2017<br />

• January 14, 2017<br />

• January 21, 2017<br />

• January 28, 2017<br />

• February 4, 2017<br />

• February 11, 2017<br />

• February 18, 2017<br />

• February 25, 2017<br />

• March 4, 2017<br />

• March 11, 2017<br />

• March 18, 2017<br />

• April 1, 2017<br />

Vendors interested in participating in the <strong>Norwood</strong> Winter's Farmer's Market can email Farmer's Market Coordinator<br />

Laurie Shea, at laurie@norwoodfarmersmarket.com.<br />

Published Monthly<br />

Mailed FREE to every home<br />

in <strong>Norwood</strong><br />

Circulation: 15,000 households<br />

Publisher<br />

Chuck Tashjian<br />

Sales<br />

Susanne Odell<br />

Advertising Sales Manager<br />

Lori Koller<br />

Advertising Sales Assistant<br />

Kyle Koller<br />

Production & Layout<br />

Susan Dunne<br />

Michelle McSherry<br />

Dawna Shackley<br />

HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA<br />

continued from page 1<br />

Sunday, <strong>November</strong> 27<br />

1:30-3:30 p.m.<br />

Face Painting<br />

Holiday Crafts<br />

<strong>Norwood</strong> Recreation Department, Nahatan St.<br />

2-4 p.m.<br />

Horse-Drawn Hayrides<br />

Barnyard Animals<br />

Town Common<br />

2-3 p.m.<br />

Local musical choirs<br />

3 p.m.<br />

A reading of "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" with Linda Rau<br />

Town Common<br />

3:20 p.m.<br />

A reading of "Twas the Night Before Christmas" by Selectwoman<br />

Helen Abdallah Donohue<br />

Town Common<br />

3:35p.m.<br />

Parade starts at Guild Square, through <strong>Norwood</strong> Center to Town<br />

Common<br />

3:45 p.m.<br />

Santa and Mrs. Claus Turn on the Holiday Lights on the Town<br />

Common!<br />

This schedule is subject to change, depending on weather.<br />

Long-time <strong>Norwood</strong> residents would agree that no town unites like<br />

<strong>Norwood</strong>, and this year's holiday celebration is a great opportunity to<br />

connect with friends and neighbors and kick off the holiday season!<br />

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<strong>Norwood</strong> Police Beat<br />

by Renee Plant<br />

The <strong>Norwood</strong> Police Department<br />

is committed to providing<br />

public safety and service to<br />

residents and visitors in the community.<br />

Here are a few recent<br />

highlights and accomplishments<br />

from the local department.<br />

An Accredited Agency<br />

On September 14, the <strong>Norwood</strong><br />

Police Department became<br />

fully accredited after a two-year<br />

effort led by Sergeant Christopher<br />

Padden and overseen by Deputy<br />

Chief Peter Kelly. The process of<br />

becoming an accredited agency<br />

involved rewriting and implementing<br />

approximately 80 policies.<br />

Topics ranged from use of force,<br />

evidence management, booking<br />

procedures and more.<br />

Last year, the department became<br />

certified, which Chief William<br />

G. Brooks III said was an<br />

intermediary step in the process.<br />

“Not only am I proud of Sergeant<br />

Padden’s work, but I appreciate<br />

the overwhelming support I<br />

received from the department,”<br />

Chief Brooks said. “This was a lot<br />

of work for all of us.”<br />

Only approximately 50 municipal<br />

police departments in the state<br />

are accredited. The department’s<br />

certification is good for three years,<br />

and must be renewed every three<br />

years. The award followed a unanimous<br />

vote by the Massachusetts<br />

Police Accreditation Commission,<br />

and a plaque attesting to the Department's<br />

accomplishment now<br />

hangs at Police Headquarters.<br />

Substance Abuse<br />

Treatment<br />

The <strong>Norwood</strong> Police Department<br />

has a long history of assisting<br />

in finding treatment for those<br />

struggling with substance abuse.<br />

When Chief Brooks returned<br />

to the department in 2012, he issued<br />

a strategy on how to address<br />

opiate use, and one aspect of that<br />

strategy was making treatment option<br />

resources readily available.<br />

On the department’s website,<br />

users can click the “drug control”<br />

tab and select “find treatment”<br />

to take steps toward getting help.<br />

The department strives to ensure<br />

the community has access to resources<br />

that help those who are<br />

struggling with addiction, and reminds<br />

residents the police station<br />

is open 24/7 to assist individuals<br />

in need.<br />

Retirements<br />

Officer Anthony Copponi and<br />

Detective David Eysie have retired<br />

from the force after each serving<br />

approximately 30 years in law enforcement.<br />

While Brooks said he has<br />

mixed emotions when officers retire<br />

from the force, he notes Copponi<br />

and Eysie have “earned their<br />

retirements.”<br />

“Officer Copponi served in<br />

uniform his entire career, much<br />

of it as a motorcycle officer, and<br />

Detective Eysie was our primary<br />

narcotics investigator and did a<br />

fabulous job,” Chief Brooks said.<br />

“They have both been in touch<br />

with me since they retired, and I<br />

am happy to report they are both<br />

doing well.<br />

For continued updates on the <strong>Norwood</strong><br />

Police Department, visit www.<br />

norwoodpolice.com.<br />

Pictured: Chief Brooks, Sergeant Padden, and Deputy Chief Kelly with<br />

the accreditation award<br />

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Dean College Presents: Into the<br />

Woods, <strong>November</strong> 16-20<br />

The School of the Arts at<br />

Dean College will perform Into<br />

the Woods, beginning Wednesday,<br />

<strong>November</strong> 16, <strong>2016</strong> through Sunday,<br />

<strong>November</strong> 20, <strong>2016</strong>.<br />

One of Sondheim’s most<br />

popular works, Into the Woods<br />

is a musically sophisticated show.<br />

James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim<br />

take everyone’s favorite storybook<br />

characters and bring them<br />

together for a timeless, yet relevant,<br />

piece…and a rare modern<br />

classic. The Tony Award-winning<br />

book and score are both enchanting<br />

and touching.<br />

You won’t want to miss our<br />

talented students perform in this<br />

show!<br />

The Dean College production<br />

of Into the Woods will take place<br />

in the Main Stage in the Campus<br />

Center at Dean College, 99<br />

Main Street, Franklin at 7:30 p.m.<br />

Wednesday – Saturday and 2:00<br />

p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Tickets<br />

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<strong>Norwood</strong> High<br />

School Class of<br />

1971 Reunion<br />

Saturday, Nov. 26, 7 p.m.,<br />

Olde Colonial Cafe 171 Nahatan St.<br />

Cost is $40, payable to <strong>Norwood</strong> Class of 1971.<br />

Evening includes appetizers, buffet dinner, and dessert.<br />

Cash bar<br />

For more information and to register, visit<br />

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It’s More<br />

Than Just a Click or A Pop!!!<br />

TMJ is a condition characterized<br />

by pain in the jaw joint and<br />

surrounding tissues accompanied<br />

by a decrease in the range of<br />

motion of the joint itself. There<br />

may be clicking or popping and<br />

a noticeable swing of the lower<br />

joint. Currently more than 12%<br />

of American’s suffer from TMJ<br />

symptoms.<br />

There are many causes of<br />

TMJ. These include dental procedures,<br />

autoimmune disease,<br />

biting into a large sandwich or<br />

bagel, injuries to the jaw area and<br />

infection. Once the biomechanics<br />

of the joint has been altered,<br />

the function becomes affected<br />

and the pain ensues. Traditional<br />

treatments include pain medication,<br />

muscle relaxers and dental<br />

appliances. These are effective<br />

resources for some, but not for all,<br />

especially long term.<br />

Stephanie P. suffered from<br />

TMJ pain for over two years<br />

since the removal of her braces.<br />

Chewing certain foods would aggravate<br />

her jaw and intensify her<br />

pain. In the beginning, she felt she<br />

could handle problem on her own<br />

by giving up chewing gum, eating<br />

oversized sandwiches, chewy<br />

meats and certain fruits. However,<br />

she noticed that over time, just<br />

yawning and even singing, could<br />

cause an exacerbation. She was<br />

becoming disillusioned with the<br />

idea that she could fix this on her<br />

own and decided to call The Holistic<br />

Center at Bristol Square and<br />

made an appointment with Dr.<br />

Goldstein.<br />

Upon exam, Dr. Goldstein noticed<br />

the swing shift in Stephanie’s<br />

jaw as she both opened and closed<br />

her mouth, indicating a dysfunction<br />

in the biomechanics of her<br />

TMJ. After several weeks of treatment,<br />

the clicking and popping<br />

were gone and the swing in her<br />

jaw was stabilized. She no longer<br />

suffers from the TMJ pain and<br />

also noticed that the headaches<br />

she thought were unrelated had<br />

gone away as well.<br />

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<strong>Norwood</strong><br />

Art Association Small<br />

Works Show and Sale<br />

Remember last December when you promised yourself that next year you’d start your<br />

holiday shopping early?<br />

Well, here it is <strong>November</strong>, and the <strong>Norwood</strong> Art Association (NAA) would like to help<br />

you do just that with their Holiday Small Works Show and Sale.<br />

This free event will take place at Custom Art Framing, 45 Central St., in <strong>Norwood</strong>, and<br />

will begin with a reception featuring hors d’oeuvres and desserts on Friday, <strong>November</strong> 11,<br />

7-9 p.m., and Saturday, <strong>November</strong> 12, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.<br />

“This is the perfect place to find a gift that’s truly one of a kind,” NAA President Jean<br />

Hall said. “We’re expecting dozens of beautiful paintings, drawings, and photographs, all<br />

framed and ready to hang. And all of the works will be 8 X 10 inches or smaller, excluding<br />

mat and frame – easy to wrap and just the right size for that bare spot in a friend or family<br />

member’s house, apartment, dorm room, or office – or your own home.”<br />

The holiday show also welcomes people who are “just browsing,” and those who would<br />

like to chat with the artists or are interested in getting involved in the local arts scene. For<br />

more information or directions, call Custom Art Framing at 781-762-3300. Or visit the<br />

<strong>Norwood</strong> Art Association website at <strong>Norwood</strong>ArtAssociation.com or Facebook page.<br />

A Better Community<br />

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Regardless of the results of the elections in <strong>November</strong>,<br />

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In an era of partisanship, anger and hatred, perhaps<br />

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That is the message conveyed in a series of<br />

public service ads scheduled to begin running<br />

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The Foundation for Better Living’s “Pass It On” campaign<br />

has produced a number of 30 second ads reminding<br />

us of how our actions and reactions have a ripple effect,<br />

for better or worse, on our community.<br />

Hopefully these reminders of how we can effect change<br />

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<strong>November</strong> <strong>2016</strong> Local Town Pages www.norwoodtownnews.com Page 9<br />

The Outdoor Tiffany Pavilion:<br />

<strong>Norwood</strong>'s Hidden Wedding Treasure<br />

From the engagement to the<br />

wedding day, couples turn to 'The<br />

Knot' to plan every aspect of their<br />

celebration to launch their new life<br />

together. For the past few years,<br />

the Tiffany Ballroom and Pavilion<br />

within the Four Points by Sheraton<br />

<strong>Norwood</strong> has earned a spot on<br />

the website's highly acclaimed referral<br />

list, awarded "Best of Weddings,"<br />

and this incredible venue,<br />

is located right here in <strong>Norwood</strong>.<br />

The Tiffany Ballroom/Pavilion<br />

not only secured that honor as one<br />

of the most romantic venues in the<br />

area, but for recognizing and presenting<br />

the newest trends and inspiring<br />

themes in receptions. They<br />

are also known for their innovative<br />

and customized elite menu selections,<br />

gourmet hors d'oeuvres and<br />

selection of fine wines. The Four<br />

Points by Sheraton <strong>Norwood</strong> has<br />

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Imagine the perfect outdoor<br />

wedding. The guests are seated<br />

with seamless views of the magnificent<br />

Tiffany Pavilion where<br />

personal vows are exchanged and<br />

everyone is included in the ceremony<br />

through an integrated Bose<br />

sound system. Memorable photos<br />

are taken within a picturesque<br />

landscape, by the waterfall or on<br />

the charming rustic bridge. In the<br />

evening, the fire pit is lit to cozy up<br />

with cocktails and catch up on the<br />

day's events. That is the memorable<br />

scene the Tiffany Pavilion can<br />

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The elite culinary team at the<br />

Tiffany Ballroom possess years of<br />

catering experience to present a<br />

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menu. The Four Points by Sheraton<br />

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their quality and tailored meals<br />

and always ensure that the hosts as<br />

well as the guests leave impressed<br />

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"We are truly known for our<br />

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The Tiffany Ballroom already<br />

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events and the Tiffany Pavilion<br />

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options, including trusted, vetted<br />

vendors who have proven their<br />

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services are also suggested, such as<br />

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This not only ensures less stressful<br />

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"Our clients are getting the best<br />

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Making dreams come true<br />

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Points by Sheraton <strong>Norwood</strong>. A<br />

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" Our attentive staff are here to<br />

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The Four Points by Sheraton<br />

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culinary team supporting the<br />

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NATURE CALLS - Cranberries – A Native American Super Food<br />

By Amy Beaumont<br />

Ahhhh - Thanksgiving is just<br />

around the corner, and cranberry<br />

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England feast for many. There are<br />

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Many of us are aware of the<br />

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Coli bacteria, which is a common<br />

cause of urinary tract infections.<br />

Our ancestors knew well the benefits<br />

of cranberries, and used them<br />

to treat such infections. Look past<br />

cranberry juice however, for your<br />

bladder health – most are sugar<br />

laden, and the juicing process<br />

again ‘kills’ the good stuff. Beyond<br />

the bladder are six more huge reasons<br />

for adding whole cranberries<br />

to your diet:<br />

Super antioxidant cell protective<br />

activity: every single one of<br />

us are subject to oxidative stress<br />

(pollution) – the deep red color of<br />

these little fruits reminds us that<br />

deeply colored foods protect our<br />

DNA from such damage.<br />

Stomach health: PACs also<br />

prevent the attachment of bacteria<br />

in the stomach lining (some<br />

stomach ulcers are related to the<br />

overgrowth of the bacteria Heliobacter<br />

pylori).<br />

Cancer fighting activity: cranberries<br />

contain epicatechins, quercitin,<br />

and ursolic acid – all are<br />

potent cancer fighting agents.<br />

Liver and cellular detoxification:<br />

the plant chemicals in cranberries<br />

support detoxification of<br />

the liver.<br />

Promote normal anti-inflammatory<br />

function: That deep red<br />

color reminds us again of quercitin,<br />

which fights cancer. Altering<br />

the environment of cancer cells<br />

with the right foods is a potent<br />

strategy.<br />

There are those among us who<br />

simply don’t care for the taste of<br />

whole cranberries – I’m one of<br />

them. But, dried cranberries run<br />

a close second to the fresh ones in<br />

terms of nutritional potency. Take<br />

a handful of these babies and toss<br />

them into your blender as part of<br />

a smoothie and you’re on your<br />

way. We really have only scratched<br />

the nutritional surface of the ol’<br />

cranberry. The countless studies<br />

on these now in-season fruits all<br />

point to the same thing – substantial<br />

health benefits. In fact, over<br />

the past five years, scientists have<br />

discovered an increasing amount<br />

of mechanisms that explain the<br />

anti-cancer properties of cranberries.<br />

So once the Thanksgiving holiday<br />

rushes past us and we make<br />

our way back into the local markets,<br />

invest in your health with the<br />

almighty berry – only next time<br />

make it whole, raw cranberries.<br />

Your body will thank you for it.<br />

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NHS-TV Mustang Magazine<br />

Stories Named Finalists for<br />

Prestigious National Award<br />

Two Mustang Magazine stories have been<br />

named finalists for <strong>2016</strong> Story of the Year by the<br />

National Scholastic Press Association. The judging<br />

took place on July 25 and 26, with three professional<br />

and experienced broadcast journalists<br />

serving as judges. NSPA Contest and Critique<br />

Coordinator Mariah Keith moderated the process.<br />

In total, there were 60 entries entered into<br />

the competition.<br />

The field was narrowed to 23 entrants after<br />

the round, 12 in the second round, where six<br />

were named Pacemaker winners.<br />

Results will be announced in <strong>November</strong> at the<br />

National Scholastic Press Association Fall Convention<br />

at the JEA/NSPA Fall National High<br />

School Journalism Convention, in Indianapolis,<br />

IN, Nov. 10-13.<br />

Mustang Magazine can be seen at www.mustang.media<br />

or on NPA-TV. Check out the direct<br />

youtube links to the Mustang entries that were<br />

submitted:<br />

Mustang Magazine #28, October 2015:<br />

https://youtu.be/OSID9LPNha4<br />

Mustang Magazine #37, June <strong>2016</strong>: https://<br />

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<strong>November</strong> <strong>2016</strong> Local Town Pages www.norwoodtownnews.com Page 11<br />

Physical Therapy Tips<br />

on How to Sleep Better with the Right Bed and Pillows<br />

Contributed by John Vacovec,<br />

Physical Therapist and<br />

CEO of Physical Therapy<br />

and Sports Rehab, Inc.<br />

For many people, getting a<br />

good night’s sleep could be as<br />

easy as changing their pillow and<br />

mattress. What many individuals<br />

don’t know is that sleeping on<br />

the wrong mattress or pillow can<br />

result in muscle spasms, strains<br />

and ligament damage – even<br />

while sleeping.<br />

Wakefulness disorders have<br />

been recognized as a serious problem,<br />

with up to 70 million adults<br />

being affected. A lack of restful<br />

and restorative sleep has been<br />

cited as the cause of accidents in<br />

vehicles, industrial settings and the<br />

medical field.<br />

Continual lack of sleep can<br />

be linked to physical and mental<br />

effects. The wrong mattress and<br />

pillow can transform a minor<br />

joint, muscle or ligament problem<br />

into a chronic condition.<br />

Individuals are prone to chronic<br />

diseases that include obesity and<br />

high blood pressure. They may<br />

also have difficulty with memory<br />

and concentration, are less productive<br />

at work, and have lower<br />

grades in educational pursuits.<br />

Bedding Essentials<br />

The function of a pillow or<br />

mattress is to provide support<br />

for the resting body. The firmest<br />

mattress isn’t always the best solution.<br />

There’s no industry wide<br />

standard! Couples should always<br />

choose a mattress together or<br />

consider an adjustable bed that<br />

accommodates the needs of each<br />

sleeper. Pillows should support the<br />

head and neck in the same position<br />

as if the person was standing<br />

upright. A poor pillow will cause<br />

neck, back and shoulder pain as<br />

easily as a bad mattress.<br />

A Prescription for Sleep<br />

Before purchasing a mattress<br />

or pillow, consult with one of our<br />

physical therapists. Pillows should<br />

reflect the preferred sleep position<br />

of the individual, and our therapists<br />

can show people what to<br />

look for that accommodates their<br />

height, weight and sleep positions.<br />

Therapists can provide information<br />

on sleep positions that<br />

are conducive to restful sleep and<br />

maintain proper positioning of the<br />

spine and neck. Our therapist will<br />

also teach individuals how to recognize<br />

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With the assistance of our<br />

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Enjoying a Guilt-Free Holiday<br />

Dinner<br />

Adhering to a diet on special occasions has always<br />

proved challenging for Roy DeGrandpre. He<br />

was enthused when he joined New England Fat Loss<br />

(NEFL) on October 1, 2015. However, Thanksgiving<br />

Day loomed in the near future. When the big day<br />

arrived, the 54 year-old had already lost 43 pounds<br />

and gratefully approached the event with a totally<br />

new outlook.<br />

"In the past, every time I've dieted, I've dreaded<br />

the holidays," DeGrandpre said. "The holidays are<br />

about great family, great food and letting go, but this<br />

year was completely different. When I woke up on<br />

Thanksgiving, I told myself I was not going to go<br />

overboard, but if I saw something I wanted, I was<br />

going to try it and enjoy every bite."<br />

Armed with a successful diet plan and a personal<br />

nutritional menu from NEFL, DeGrandpre allowed<br />

himself to enjoy a truly satisfying Thanksgiving<br />

knowing he had a clear direction for the day after.<br />

"The difference this time was that I had full and<br />

complete confidence that starting the next day, I<br />

could just follow the program again and very shortly,<br />

I would be right back to my Thanksgiving morning<br />

weight," DeGrandpre said. "There was absolutely no<br />

doubt in my mind that I would accomplish that. It<br />

took me only two days."<br />

At press time, DeGrandpre had lost an impressive<br />

54 pounds just six weeks into the program. In addition<br />

to the weight loss he was also experiencing other<br />

physical benefits. For example, now carrying a lot less<br />

weight, he only requires 20 percent of his original insulin<br />

dosage to manage his diabetes. He also is experiencing<br />

quite an increase in stamina.<br />

"I have more energy than I feel I have had in<br />

years, as far back as I can remember," DeGrandpre<br />

said. "A lot of that is because even when I was thinner<br />

and younger, I still wasn't eating healthy. Anyone who<br />

is diabetic should be calling right away because your<br />

energy and health will benefit greatly."<br />

DeGrandpre did all the work, but also credits<br />

the support and guidance from the NEFL staff. The<br />

hour's commute to the Newton office from his Amherst,<br />

NH home required additional commitment,<br />

but the effort was well worth the result. His personal<br />

interaction with the staff who he described as available,<br />

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<strong>November</strong> <strong>2016</strong> Local Town Pages www.norwoodtownnews.com Page 13<br />

Luminary Night Shines Again on the Town Common<br />

by Bella Caggiano<br />

The Circle of Hope Foundation's<br />

Enchanting Luminary Night<br />

will be held on Saturday, December<br />

3 (rain date, Sunday, December<br />

4), on <strong>Norwood</strong>'s Town<br />

Common. Luminaries will be lit<br />

at 5 p.m. and residents are invited<br />

to the Gazebo in commemoration<br />

of loved ones and to support <strong>Norwood</strong>'s<br />

supportive community.<br />

For the past 15 years, hundreds<br />

of luminaries have radiated the<br />

Town Common walkways in tribute<br />

of lost loved ones. The luminary<br />

bags are engraved with an<br />

individual name, message, prayer<br />

or date as a symbol of Life, Hope,<br />

the Season or in Remembrance of<br />

others.<br />

"Every candle that is lit is helping<br />

someone in <strong>Norwood</strong>," Circle<br />

of Hope founder Lee Kennedy<br />

said. "You don't know when you<br />

light that candle who you are helping."<br />

Each year, on the first weekend<br />

of December, the Town Common<br />

glows with the luminary<br />

bags raising thousands of dollars<br />

for the admirable volunteerrun<br />

organization. The Circle of<br />

Hope foundation was established<br />

in 1998 in memory of <strong>Norwood</strong><br />

resident Michelle Kennedy, who<br />

suffered from leukemia. <strong>Norwood</strong><br />

residents united during her battle,<br />

many who did not even know her<br />

personally. The Circle of Hope established<br />

in her memory preserves<br />

that community spirit by donating<br />

fundraising proceeds to <strong>Norwood</strong><br />

families who need assistance due<br />

to a catastrophic medical illness.<br />

Luminary bags are $5 each and<br />

can be purchased from the <strong>Norwood</strong><br />

Civic Center, Nahatan St.,<br />

Murph's Place, on Broadway, any<br />

foundation board member, by calling<br />

781-762-3549, mailing your<br />

check and message to, The Circle<br />

of Hope Foundation, 24 Myrtle<br />

Street, <strong>Norwood</strong> MA 02062 or in<br />

person the night of the event.<br />

The Friends of <strong>Norwood</strong> Center<br />

invite you to<br />

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Page 14 Local Town Pages www.norwoodtownnews.com <strong>November</strong> <strong>2016</strong><br />

<strong>Norwood</strong><br />

Thrift Shop Annual<br />

Christmas Sale<br />

For the members of the Women’s<br />

Community Committee, one<br />

of the happiest and most anticipated<br />

days of the year is the Saturday<br />

after Thanksgiving. Why? It’s<br />

the Thrift Shop’s Annual Christmas<br />

Sale!<br />

This year, the Thrift Shop, located<br />

at 1091 Washington St., in<br />

<strong>Norwood</strong>, will be magically transformed<br />

into a winter wonderland<br />

on <strong>November</strong> 26, at 9:30 a.m.-<br />

12:30 p.m.<br />

All year, a team of women<br />

lovingly sort through the weekly<br />

donations, cull out the Christmas<br />

items and pack them away until<br />

the sale. The sale features new<br />

items, ornaments, decorations,<br />

games, toys, holiday clothing,<br />

tablecloths, tree skirts, dishes and<br />

lots more!<br />

The WCC, a volunteer nonprofit<br />

organization, hopes that this<br />

Christmas Sale is one of the first<br />

stops for your holiday gift buying.<br />

All proceeds are used to support<br />

local organizations.<br />

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<strong>November</strong> <strong>2016</strong> Local Town Pages www.norwoodtownnews.com Page 15<br />

Vote on Tuesday, <strong>November</strong> 8!<br />

List of <strong>Norwood</strong> Polling Locations<br />

7 a.m. to 8 p.m.<br />

District 1 Oldham School Prospect St.<br />

District 2 Oldham School Prospect St.<br />

District 3 Civic Center Nahatan St.<br />

District 4 Cleveland School Nichols St.<br />

District 5 Civic Center Nahatan St.<br />

District 6 Balch School Washington St., South <strong>Norwood</strong><br />

District 7 Balch School Washington St., South <strong>Norwood</strong><br />

District 8 Callahan School Garfield Ave.<br />

District 9 Prescott School Richland St.<br />

ELECTORS OF PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT<br />

CLINTON and KAINE, Democratic<br />

JOHNSON and WELD, Libertarian<br />

STEIN and BARAKA, Green-Rainbow<br />

TRUMP and PENCE, Republican<br />

SENATOR IN GENERAL COURT<br />

JAMES E. TIMILTY, 5 Burrill St., Walpole, Democratic<br />

REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL COURT<br />

JOHN H. ROGERS, 194 Plantation Cir., <strong>Norwood</strong>, Democratic<br />

TIM HEMPTON, 47 Christina Dr., Walpole, Republican<br />

SHERIFF<br />

MICHAEL G. BELLOTTI, 33 Bayberry Rd., Quincy, Democratic<br />

COUNTY COMMISSIONER<br />

FRANCIS W. O’BRIEN, 1000 Presidents Way, Dedham, Democratic<br />

JOSEPH P. SHEA, 6 Heritage Rd., Quincy, Democratic<br />

REGIONAL VOCATIONAL SCHOOL COMMITTEE -<br />

BLUE HILLS (4 YEARS)<br />

NORWOOD<br />

KEVIN L. CONNOLLY, 44 Nahatan St., <strong>Norwood</strong><br />

BALLOT QUESTIONS<br />

Question 1<br />

Expanded Slot Machine Gaming<br />

A YES VOTE would permit the state Gaming Commission to license one additional<br />

slot machine gaming establishment<br />

A NO VOTE would make no change in current laws regarding gaming<br />

Question 2<br />

Charter School Expansion<br />

A YES VOTE would allow for up to 12 approvals each year to open new charter schools<br />

or expand enrollments in existing charters schools, not to exceed 1% of the statewide public<br />

school enrollment.<br />

A NOT VOTE would make no change in current laws regarding charter schools.<br />

Question 3<br />

Conditions for Farm Animals<br />

A YES VOTE would prohibit any confinement of pigs, calves and hens that prevent<br />

them from lying down, standing up, fully extending their limbs or turning around freely.<br />

A NO VOTE would make no change in current laws to the keeping of farm animals.<br />

Question 4<br />

Legalization, Regulation and Taxation of Marijuana<br />

A YES VOTE would allow persons 21 years and older to pssess, use and transfer marijuana<br />

and products containing marijuana concentrate (including edible products) and to<br />

cultivate marijuana in limited amounts and provide for the regulation and taxation of commercial<br />

sale of marijuana and marijuana products.<br />

A NO VOTE would make no change in current marijuana laws.<br />

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Every Day Should be Small Business Saturday<br />

By Donna Lane<br />

According to Wikipedia, Small<br />

Business Saturday was conceived<br />

and promoted by American Express<br />

in 2010 to encourage holiday<br />

shoppers to patronize small, local,<br />

independent businesses. It has<br />

become a tradition, and one we<br />

should heartily embrace.<br />

If you have not been shopping<br />

in downtown <strong>Norwood</strong> recently,<br />

you might want to give it a try. Despite<br />

a few empty storefronts, there<br />

are a number of vital businesses<br />

just waiting to give you the personal<br />

service that is missing at the<br />

mall and on-line. In fact, there are<br />

more than 100 shops within a 16<br />

block radius that would welcome<br />

your business.<br />

Pretty is Pink recently opened its<br />

second store in <strong>Norwood</strong>. Its original<br />

store was established 12 years<br />

ago in Franklin by Lori Rosenberg<br />

“for a little taste of New York City<br />

fashion in Massachusetts.” Lori’s<br />

goal is to give women clothing that<br />

makes them feel amazing. Any<br />

woman on your gift list would welcome<br />

a gift certificate to Pretty is<br />

Pink. Or, perhaps you gals would<br />

like to do some Christmas shopping<br />

for yourselves.<br />

Chelala Jewelers is a jewelry<br />

and gift shop owned by Pascale and<br />

Philippe Chelale, <strong>Norwood</strong> residents<br />

for the past 27 years. They<br />

have gift items starting at $20. Their<br />

Wind & Fire expandable bangles,<br />

which are labeled “eco-sustainable<br />

jewelry,” are very popular with<br />

the teen set – 13 and up – as are<br />

the Rembrandt silver charms.<br />

Part of the purchase price of the<br />

Wind & Fire line goes to support<br />

a number of<br />

charities.<br />

In addition<br />

to<br />

fine jewelry,<br />

Chelala sells<br />

Llardro,<br />

Lenox classics,<br />

Byer’s<br />

carolers,<br />

jewelry<br />

boxes,<br />

San Francisco<br />

music<br />

boxes, water<br />

globes, snow<br />

babies, wall<br />

and mantle<br />

clocks, Cape<br />

Cod jewelry and Chamilia beads<br />

and charms.<br />

And who wouldn’t welcome a<br />

gift certificate from Babel’s Paint &<br />

Decorating? Whether it’s window<br />

treatments, wall coverings or accessories<br />

you’re looking for, or expert<br />

guidance with color selection<br />

or paint products, a visit to Babel’s<br />

will provide you with the information<br />

you need, along with lots of<br />

eye candy.<br />

If you have a sports enthusiast<br />

on your list, Charles River Running<br />

owned by Charlotte Walsh<br />

should be on your list of places to<br />

visit. The shop specializes in running<br />

shoes, apparel and accessories<br />

from Brooks, Asics, Saucony,<br />

New Balance and Mizuno, Moving<br />

Comfort, Balega, Nathan and<br />

more. Charlotte does a complimentary<br />

shoe fitting and gait analysis<br />

with every shoe purchase and<br />

offers a customer loyalty program.<br />

You might also want to visit Day<br />

Street Sports, a third-generation<br />

<strong>Norwood</strong> business offering name<br />

brand sporting goods for all major<br />

sports.<br />

You can find many practical<br />

household tools and supplies at<br />

True Value Hardware, a retailerowned<br />

cooperative whose 5,000<br />

members buy products together,<br />

allowing them to compete with<br />

larger stores like Home Depot and<br />

Lowes. What sort of gifts can you<br />

purchase<br />

at a hardware<br />

store?<br />

If you have<br />

a budding<br />

gardener on<br />

your list, a<br />

gift of peat<br />

pots, seed<br />

starting mix<br />

and a few<br />

packets of<br />

seeds or a<br />

set of hand<br />

tools will<br />

surely bring<br />

a smile to<br />

the recipient.<br />

Or perhaps<br />

you want a gift for a birder<br />

friend. From bird houses to bird<br />

feeders and accessories to bird<br />

baths and bird seed, True Value<br />

has everything you need. If you<br />

use your imagination and know the<br />

hobbies or interests of the people<br />

on your list, a hardware store can<br />

be a treasure trove.<br />

These shops are only a few of<br />

the offerings in downtown <strong>Norwood</strong>.<br />

There are also many choices<br />

for health and beauty services including<br />

hair stylists, nail salons,<br />

massage therapy and skin care.<br />

<strong>Norwood</strong> also has an abundance<br />

of restaurants from breakfast,<br />

coffee and sandwich shops to<br />

American, pizza and pub offerings,<br />

as well as Middle Eastern, Mediterranean,<br />

Japanese, Chinese, Thai<br />

and Italian cuisine. Perhaps a gift<br />

certificate for services or food is the<br />

answer for that person who has<br />

“everything.” Or tickets to one of<br />

the upcoming productions at the<br />

<strong>Norwood</strong> Theater.<br />

Whether you are looking for<br />

someplace to eat, shop, or get<br />

pampered, there are many goods<br />

and services available to you downtown.<br />

Small business owners pride<br />

themselves on their personal service<br />

to customers. We don’t get<br />

that at the malls. And we certainly<br />

don’t get it if we shop on-line.<br />

But, one day of sales is not<br />

going to sustain any business.<br />

Small Business Saturday is a great<br />

idea, but if we want to help our<br />

downtown grow and thrive, we<br />

need to patronize our small businesses<br />

regularly. So, shop locally<br />

and often, not just on Small Business<br />

Saturday. It’s a win for them<br />

and for us when we do!!<br />

Donna Lane is a <strong>Norwood</strong>based<br />

writer, lecturer and designer.<br />

You can reach her at addictedgardener@verizon.net.<br />

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15% Growth in <strong>Norwood</strong><br />

Hospital Weight Loss<br />

Program<br />

Hospital prepares for new non-surgical approach<br />

to weight loss<br />

The Center for Weight Control<br />

at <strong>Norwood</strong> Hospital, specializing in<br />

weight-loss surgery, has helped more<br />

than 2000 patients on their weight-loss<br />

journeys. The nationally accredited Center<br />

recently celebrated its first decade of<br />

restoring health to those struggling with<br />

obesity and maintaining weight loss.<br />

The Center, led by Medical Director<br />

and Bariatric Surgeon, Dr. Adam<br />

Glasgow, takes a compassionate and<br />

comprehensive team approach to each<br />

patient’s experience. Throughout their<br />

journeys, patients meet with multiple<br />

clinicians, including mental health counselors<br />

and dietitians, providing a coordinated<br />

care approach.<br />

Among the surgical procedures offered<br />

is the Lap-Band, a surgically implanted<br />

silicone ring around the upper<br />

part of the stomach. This reduces the<br />

capacity of the stomach, helping patients<br />

to feel full sooner and eat less. A newer<br />

surgery, Sleeve Gastrectomy, involves removing<br />

part of the stomach to create a<br />

narrow tube or “sleeve.” This gives patients<br />

a greater sense of fullness allowing<br />

them to eat less and lose weight.<br />

“We have had great success with the<br />

program,” says Adam Glasgow, Medical<br />

Director of the <strong>Norwood</strong> Hospital<br />

Center for Weight Control. “We are excited<br />

to offer a new non-surgical option<br />

to our patients, the Orbera Intragastric<br />

balloon. The balloon, inserted temporarily,<br />

takes up room in the stomach, helping<br />

patient to lose weight quickly and get<br />

on track with a healthier diet and fitness<br />

program.”<br />

The <strong>Norwood</strong> Hospital Center for<br />

Weight Control offers free monthly information<br />

seminars, as well as twice monthly<br />

support groups. For more information,<br />

go to www.norwoodweightloss.org<br />

Come pray the beautiful<br />

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and our Veterans!<br />

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<strong>November</strong> 2<br />

Talk on Knee & Hip Pain<br />

<strong>Norwood</strong> Hospital, Abraham-<br />

Sieracki Conference Room<br />

6 p.m.<br />

<strong>Norwood</strong> Hospital for a free<br />

community lecture and informal<br />

discussion to learn about<br />

innovative treatment options<br />

available for knee or hip pain.<br />

The lecture will feature Dr.<br />

Susan Chabot, orthopedic<br />

surgeon, MAKOplasty certified.<br />

Free and open to the public.<br />

<strong>November</strong> 3<br />

National Alliance for the<br />

Mentally Ill Monthly Meeting<br />

<strong>Norwood</strong> Hospital, Lorusso<br />

Building<br />

7 p.m.<br />

Mental illness often it strikes in<br />

late adolescence, devastating the<br />

afflicted person and the family.<br />

The South Norfolk Alliance<br />

is composed of such families<br />

who find mutual support and<br />

join together to advocate for<br />

their loved ones. For more<br />

information, call Ray at 508-<br />

668-2941.<br />

<strong>November</strong> 4<br />

Family Feud Night<br />

<strong>Norwood</strong> Civic Center<br />

6:30 p.m.<br />

Ever wondered what it would be<br />

like to play Family Feud? Come<br />

down to the Civic Center with<br />

a team of 6 and be ready to<br />

think quick and hit that buzzer!<br />

Entrance fee, $10. Walk-ins<br />

welcome, but pre-registration is<br />

required for participation.<br />

Cornhole/Baggo Fundraiser<br />

<strong>Norwood</strong> Elks, 152 Winslow<br />

Ave.<br />

7-11 p.m.<br />

There will be 64 teams<br />

competing in the event! Cost<br />

is $40 for a two-person team.<br />

$10 at the door for spectators<br />

to cheer on their team. There<br />

will be first and second prizes,<br />

raffles and music. Bring food<br />

for your table! All funds<br />

raised will go towards Elks<br />

scholarships, veterans and<br />

charities. To register, email<br />

two names with contact info to<br />

norwoodelkscornhole#gmail.<br />

com. Open to the public.<br />

<strong>November</strong> 5<br />

Winter Farmer's Market<br />

<strong>Norwood</strong> VFW, Post 2452, 193<br />

Dean St.<br />

10 a.m.-2 p.m.<br />

Welcome to the new <strong>Norwood</strong><br />

Winter Farmer's Market!<br />

Same great fresh produce and<br />

vegetables as the summer, but<br />

also a variety of food and craft<br />

vendors. Drop by and check it<br />

out!<br />

VFW Meat Raffle<br />

<strong>Norwood</strong> VFW, Post 2452, 193<br />

Dean St.<br />

1-4 p.m.<br />

The price for each drawing is<br />

only $2 and 10 drawings are<br />

conducted each Saturday. A prebuy<br />

for $20 is available during<br />

the week at the Post and allows<br />

for entrance in all 10 drawings.<br />

The winners of the pre-buys<br />

need not be present to win. The<br />

prizes include sirloin steak tips,<br />

sausage, ground sirloin burgers,<br />

center cut pork chops, whole<br />

or cut chicken, ground sirloin<br />

burgers, chicken wings, and<br />

much more. The drawings also<br />

include 50/50 money raffles.<br />

The Meat Raffle is open to the<br />

public.<br />

<strong>November</strong> 6<br />

Daylight Saving Times Ends<br />

Don't forget to turn your clocks<br />

back 1 hour! Get ready for<br />

earlier sunrises and sunsets!<br />

Fall Musical Sundays: The<br />

Jolly Rogues<br />

Morrill Memorial Library<br />

3 p.m.<br />

The fall Musical Sundays series<br />

concludes with a performance<br />

by the Irish trio from "The<br />

Jolly Rogues." This talented<br />

trio will play and sing a medley<br />

of lively tunes, sea shanties,<br />

and Irish songs. To sign up<br />

for this concert, call 781-769-<br />

0200, x110 or 222, email<br />

norprograms@minlib.net, or<br />

stop by the library reference or<br />

information desk.<br />

<strong>November</strong> 7<br />

Albert Einstein: Relatively<br />

Speaking<br />

Morrill Memorial Library<br />

7:30 p.m.<br />

Character actor George<br />

Capaccio will impersonate the<br />

life and loves of Albert Einstein,<br />

the world renowned physicist<br />

who developed the theory<br />

of relativity, won the Nobel<br />

Price and helped develop the<br />

atomic bomb. To sign up for<br />

this presentation, call 781-<br />

769-0200, x110 or 222, email<br />

norprograms@minlib.net, or<br />

stop by the library reference or<br />

information desk.<br />

<strong>November</strong> 8<br />

Presidential Election<br />

Polls open 7 a.m.-8 p.m.<br />

<strong>Norwood</strong> polling locations:<br />

Oldham School, Civic Center,<br />

Cleveland School, Balch School,<br />

Callahan School, Prescott<br />

School.<br />

Calendar of Events<br />

Professional Development<br />

Day - <strong>Norwood</strong> Schools not in<br />

session<br />

<strong>Norwood</strong> Woman's Club<br />

Meeting<br />

Emmanuel Lutheran Church,<br />

24 Berwick St.<br />

12:30 p.m.<br />

Gary Leanues will entertain<br />

with a performance that<br />

includes sing-a-longs! For more<br />

information, call Trina at 781-<br />

762-8173.<br />

ABC's of College Admissions<br />

Civic Center<br />

6 p.m.<br />

This presentation will explain<br />

the college exploration and<br />

admission process, including an<br />

overview of the college planning<br />

timeline, criteria for applying,<br />

financial aid, finding the right<br />

match, and much more. Kristen<br />

McDonnell, head of Guidance<br />

at <strong>Norwood</strong> High School will be<br />

presenting. For ages 18+. FREE!<br />

<strong>November</strong> 9<br />

Books & Brews: Author<br />

Lauren Clark<br />

Morrill Memorial Library<br />

6:30 p.m.<br />

Lauren Clark, author of<br />

“Crafty Bastards: Beer in New<br />

England from the Mayflower<br />

to Modern Day,” will deepen<br />

your appreciation of the perfect<br />

pint with this informative talk.<br />

Brewing in New England goes<br />

back four centuries, beginning<br />

with the Pilgrims who dropped<br />

anchor in Plymouth because<br />

their supply of beer was running<br />

low, to Puritan housewives,<br />

Industrial Era beer moguls, and<br />

contemporary craft brewers.<br />

To sign up for this presentation,<br />

call 781-769-0200, x110 or 222,<br />

email norprograms@minlib.net,<br />

or stop by the library reference<br />

or information desk.<br />

<strong>November</strong> 10<br />

Pre-Engineering<br />

Civic Center<br />

3 p.m.<br />

Imaginations run wild this<br />

afternoon creating engineerdesigned<br />

projects, such as boats,<br />

bridges, mazes and motorized<br />

cars with LEGO! For grades<br />

K-2, with the guidance of<br />

an experienced Play-Well<br />

instructor. Cost is $25. Sign up<br />

at the Civic Center.<br />

<strong>November</strong> 11<br />

Veteran's Day<br />

<strong>Norwood</strong> schools, municipal<br />

offices, Morrill Memorial<br />

Library closed in observance of<br />

the holiday.<br />

<strong>Norwood</strong> Art Association<br />

Small Works Reception<br />

Custom Art Framing, 45<br />

Central St.<br />

7-9 p.m.<br />

View exceptional artwork from<br />

local artists, from beautiful<br />

painting, to drawings and<br />

photographs. Come meet<br />

the creators of these works,<br />

purchase some early holiday<br />

gifts or learn how to get more<br />

involved in the <strong>Norwood</strong> art<br />

scene. Free and open to the<br />

public.<br />

<strong>November</strong> 12<br />

<strong>Norwood</strong> Art Association<br />

Small Works Show & Sale<br />

Custom Art Framing, 45<br />

Central St.<br />

10 a.m.-4 p.m.<br />

View exceptional artwork from<br />

local artists, from beautiful<br />

painting, to drawings and<br />

photographs. Come meet<br />

the creators of these works,<br />

purchase some early holiday<br />

gifts or learn how to get more<br />

involved in the <strong>Norwood</strong> art<br />

scene. Free and open to the<br />

public.<br />

Winter Farmer's Market<br />

<strong>Norwood</strong> VFW, Post 2452, 193<br />

Dean St.<br />

10 a.m.-2 p.m.<br />

Welcome to the new <strong>Norwood</strong><br />

Winter Farmer's Market!<br />

Same great fresh produce and<br />

vegetables as the summer, but<br />

also a variety of food and craft<br />

vendors. Drop by and check it<br />

out!<br />

VFW Meat Raffle<br />

<strong>Norwood</strong> VFW, Post 2452, 193<br />

Dean St.<br />

1-4 p.m.<br />

The price for each drawing is<br />

only $2 and 10 drawings are<br />

conducted each Saturday. A prebuy<br />

for $20 is available during<br />

the week at the Post and allows<br />

for entrance in all 10 drawings.<br />

The winners of the pre-buys<br />

need not be present to win. The<br />

prizes include sirloin steak tips,<br />

sausage, ground sirloin burgers,<br />

center cut pork chops, whole<br />

or cut chicken, ground sirloin<br />

burgers, chicken wings, and<br />

much more. The drawings also<br />

include 50/50 money raffles.<br />

The Meat Raffle is open to the<br />

public.<br />

Man in Black (Johnny Cash<br />

Tribute)<br />

<strong>Norwood</strong> Theatre<br />

7:30 p.m.<br />

Shawn Barker, widely renowned<br />

as the pre-eminent Johnny<br />

Cash tribute, delivers the raw<br />

prowess that made Johnny<br />

Cash a 20th century pop icon,<br />

while capturing his ability to<br />

cross musical genres, age and<br />

ethnic barriers with his instantly<br />

recognizable classic sound.<br />

Tickets are $38-$40 for adults,<br />

$36-$38 for seniors and $45 for<br />

premium seats. To purchase<br />

visit www.norwoodstage.com,<br />

call 781-551-9000 or visit the<br />

box office hours Mon.–Fri. 10<br />

a.m.–12 p.m. and 3–5 p.m.<br />

Morrill Memorial Library<br />

Book Sale<br />

9 a.m.-4:45 p.m.<br />

<strong>November</strong> 13<br />

Morrill Memorial Library<br />

Book Sale<br />

2-4:45 p.m.<br />

<strong>November</strong> 15<br />

<strong>Norwood</strong> Retired Men's Club<br />

8:30 a.m.<br />

<strong>Norwood</strong> Elks, 152 Winslow<br />

Ave.<br />

Nominations will be taken for<br />

the December elections. There<br />

are four officers and four board<br />

member spots open.<br />

Overnight Parking Ban<br />

Begins<br />

Between <strong>November</strong> 15 and<br />

April 1, there a parking ban on<br />

<strong>Norwood</strong> street parking between<br />

the hours of midnight and 6<br />

a.m.<br />

<strong>November</strong> 16<br />

Books & Brews: The Castle<br />

Island Experience<br />

Castle Island Brewing, 31 Astor<br />

Ave.<br />

6:30 p.m.<br />

Take a unique look inside Castle<br />

Island Brewing Company.<br />

Owner Adam Romanow will<br />

describe the Castle Island story,<br />

from the first inkling of what<br />

the brewing company could<br />

be to how this hidden gem<br />

found a home in <strong>Norwood</strong>. On<br />

tours through the brewery, you<br />

will learn about their brewing<br />

process and philosophy. And of<br />

course, enjoy samples of their<br />

freshly brewed suds! Must be<br />

21 years or older. To sign up<br />

for this presentation, call 781-<br />

769-0200, x110 or 222, email<br />

norprograms@minlib.net, or<br />

stop by the library reference or<br />

information desk.<br />

<strong>November</strong> 17<br />

Comedy Night Fundraiser<br />

<strong>Norwood</strong> Theatre<br />

7:30 p.m.<br />

The evening will include<br />

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Lenny Clarke, Dave Russo,<br />

Jim Colliton, & Jessica<br />

Casiano. Tickets are $35,<br />

and are available at www.<br />

norwoodcenter.org. This is a<br />

fundraising event to benefit the<br />

Friends of <strong>Norwood</strong> Center.<br />

<strong>November</strong> 18<br />

<strong>Norwood</strong> Elementary School<br />

Conference Day<br />

Elementary schools dismissed<br />

at 12:30 p.m. Lunch will be<br />

served. Willett kindergarten<br />

dismissed at 12 noon.<br />

<strong>Norwood</strong> High School and<br />

Coakley Middle School<br />

Professional Development<br />

Day<br />

Coakley dismissed at 11<br />

a.m.; <strong>Norwood</strong> High School<br />

dismissed at 11:30 a.m. Lunch<br />

will be served.<br />

Babysitter Lessons and<br />

Safety Training (B.L.A.S.T.)<br />

Civic Center<br />

1 p.m.<br />

This American Academy of<br />

Pediatrics course overs how to<br />

handle the basics of infant and<br />

childcare, how to act to medical<br />

emergencies and injuries,<br />

perform first aid and set up a<br />

babysitting business. For ages<br />

11-13 years old. Cost is $48 for<br />

residents, $58 for non residents.<br />

Sign up at the Civic Center.<br />

Home Alone Safety<br />

Civic Center<br />

4 p.m.<br />

Children will learn telephone<br />

and door answering techniques,<br />

internet safety, accident and<br />

fire protection and first aid.<br />

For ages 9-11 years old. Cost is<br />

$40 for residents, $50 for non<br />

residents. Sign up at the Civic<br />

Center.<br />

Parents' Night Out<br />

Civic Center<br />

6-9 p.m.<br />

Parents can go out for an<br />

evening and leave the kids in<br />

Playcamp at the Civic Center.<br />

They will participate in group<br />

games, crafts, BINGO and<br />

more! For grades 1-5. Cost is<br />

$10/child. Sign up at the Civic<br />

Center.<br />

<strong>November</strong> 19<br />

Winter Farmer's Market<br />

<strong>Norwood</strong> VFW, Post 2452, 193<br />

Dean St.<br />

10 a.m.-2 p.m.<br />

Welcome to the new <strong>Norwood</strong><br />

Winter Farmer's Market!<br />

Same great fresh produce and<br />

vegetables as the summer, but<br />

also a variety of food and craft<br />

vendors. Drop by and check it<br />

out!<br />

VFW Meat Raffle<br />

<strong>Norwood</strong> VFW, Post 2452, 193<br />

Dean St.<br />

1-4 p.m.<br />

The price for each drawing is<br />

only $2 and 10 drawings are<br />

conducted each Saturday. A<br />

pre-buy for $20 is available<br />

during the week at the Post and<br />

allows for entrance in all 10<br />

drawings. The winners of the<br />

pre-buys need not be present to<br />

win. The prizes include sirloin<br />

steak tips, sausage, ground<br />

sirloin burgers, center cut pork<br />

chops, whole or cut chicken,<br />

ground sirloin burgers, chicken<br />

wings, and much more. The<br />

drawings also include 50/50<br />

money raffles. The Meat Raffle<br />

is open to the public.<br />

<strong>November</strong> 20<br />

The Corvettes-Doo Wop<br />

Revue<br />

<strong>Norwood</strong> Theatre<br />

2 p.m.<br />

The Corvettes Doo Wop Revue<br />

is dedicated to preserving and<br />

performing the greatest music<br />

ever made – the music of the<br />

1950’s Doo Wop era. Some<br />

of the great hits you might<br />

expect to hear at a Corvettes<br />

Doo Wop Revue show: Come<br />

Go With Me,Little Darlin,'<br />

Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’<br />

On, At The Hop, Earth Angel,<br />

Sea Cruise, Rock Around The<br />

Clock, In The Still Of The<br />

Night, Runaround Sue! Tickets<br />

are $29 or adults, $26 for<br />

seniors/students. To purchase<br />

visit www.norwoodstage.com,<br />

call 781-551-9000 or visit the<br />

box office hours Mon.–Fri. 10<br />

a.m.–12 p.m. and 3–5 p.m.<br />

<strong>November</strong> 21<br />

Author Ted Reinstein;<br />

'Wicked Pissed-New<br />

England's Most Famous<br />

Feuds<br />

Morrill Memorial Library<br />

7 p.m.<br />

Ted Reinstein, a reporter<br />

for Channel 5's "Chronicle,"<br />

will talk about his latest book<br />

"Wicked Pissed: New England's<br />

Most Famous Feuds." A native<br />

New Englander, Mr. Reinstein<br />

will share fascinating stories<br />

from the history of New<br />

England in this fun, accessible<br />

book, bringing to life many of<br />

the fights, spats, and arguments<br />

that have, in many way, shaped<br />

the area. To sign up for this<br />

presentation, call 781-769-<br />

0200, x110 or 222, email<br />

norprograms@minlib.net, or<br />

stop by the library reference or<br />

$<br />

50 OFF<br />

Your next plumbing<br />

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information desk.<br />

<strong>Norwood</strong> Junior Woman's<br />

Club Open House<br />

Conrad's<br />

7:30 p.m.<br />

Being a member of NJWC is a<br />

great opportunity to socialize,<br />

network and make a difference<br />

in the community. For more<br />

information, visit www.<br />

norwoodjwc.org.<br />

<strong>November</strong> 22<br />

Gobble Gobble Yum Yum<br />

Civic Center<br />

3:30 p.m.<br />

During this new program,<br />

kids will prepare treats for<br />

their family to enjoy on<br />

Thanksgiving. For grades K+.<br />

Cost is $10/residents, $15/non<br />

residents. Sign up at the Civic<br />

Center.<br />

<strong>November</strong> 23<br />

<strong>Norwood</strong> Public Schools<br />

Thanksgiving Recess Begins<br />

Coakley Middle School<br />

dismissed at 11 a.m.; <strong>Norwood</strong><br />

High School dismissed at 11:30<br />

a.m.; Willett Early Education<br />

Center dismissed at 11:30<br />

a.m.; all elementary schools<br />

dismissed at 12 noon. No<br />

lunches will be served.<br />

<strong>November</strong> 26<br />

Small Business Saturday<br />

Remember to shop local<br />

and patronize <strong>Norwood</strong>'s<br />

independent stores and shops!<br />

American Red Cross Blood<br />

Drive<br />

<strong>Norwood</strong> Masons, 76 Day St.<br />

9 a.m.-2 p.m.<br />

PLUMBING & HEATING<br />

Clip and save this coupon<br />

NHS Class of 1971 Reunion<br />

Olde Colonial Cafe, 171<br />

Nahatan St.<br />

7 p.m.<br />

Catch up with old schoolmates<br />

this Thanksgiving weekend!<br />

Also included are appetizers,<br />

a buffet dinner and dessert.<br />

Cash bar. Cost is $40, made<br />

payable to <strong>Norwood</strong> Class of<br />

1971. For contact/registration<br />

information, visit <strong>Norwood</strong><br />

High School Class of 1971<br />

Facebook page or email<br />

71letitbe@gmail.com.<br />

Visit our website for<br />

more coupons and<br />

special offers on heating<br />

system installations.<br />

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www.rodenhiser.com<br />

*Not valid on trip or diagnostic fees. This offer expires <strong>November</strong> 30, <strong>2016</strong>. Offer code OT-A-50<br />

<strong>November</strong> 27<br />

Holiday Extravaganza<br />

Town Common<br />

1:30-4:30 p.m.<br />

The holiday season officially<br />

begins in <strong>Norwood</strong> today! The<br />

afternoon will be filled with<br />

face painting, holiday crafts,<br />

hayrides, holiday readings,<br />

entertainment, arts and crafts, a<br />

parade, and to conclude, a visit<br />

from Santa and Mrs. Clause to<br />

turn on the holiday lights! For<br />

all ages. FREE!<br />

NORWOOD HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA!<br />

Sunday, <strong>November</strong> 27, 1:30-4:30 p.m.<br />

<strong>Norwood</strong> Town Common<br />

1:30-3:30 p.m.<br />

Face painting, holiday crafts<br />

<strong>Norwood</strong> High school Spirit Club<br />

and Civic Center staff<br />

2-4 p.m.<br />

Horse-drawn hayrides<br />

Barnyard animals<br />

2-3 p.m.<br />

Local musical choirs perform<br />

3 p.m.<br />

Reading of "How the Grinch Stole Christmas,"<br />

with Linda Rau<br />

3:20 p.m.<br />

Reading of "Twas the Night Before Christmas,"<br />

with Selectwoman Helen Abdallah Donohue<br />

3:35 p.m.<br />

Parade leaves Guild Square to Town Common<br />

3:45 p.m.<br />

Santa and Mrs. Claus turn on the holiday lights on<br />

the <strong>Norwood</strong> Town Common!<br />

*Subject to change, depending on weather<br />

N


Page 20 Local Town Pages www.norwoodtownnews.com <strong>November</strong> <strong>2016</strong><br />

Encore Music Academy Students<br />

Excel In National Program!!<br />

Another round of Royal Conservatory Music Development Program (RCMDP)<br />

assessments has come and gone at Encore Music Academy and Recording Studios.<br />

Students from all around the New England area participated during the summer assessments<br />

held at Encore’s Franklin location. Encore Music Academy and Recording<br />

Studios, located at 3 Bent Street, in Franklin, MA, and at 352 Village Street, in Millis,<br />

MA, a Royal Conservatory Music Development Program Founding School and Official<br />

Assessment Center, is very proud to commend the following Encore students for<br />

their outstanding achievement in this round of Royal Conservatory Music Development<br />

Program assessments:<br />

FIRST CLASS HONORS WITH DISTINCTION<br />

Shreya Choudhury -<br />

Theory Basic Rudiments,<br />

Franklin, age 12<br />

Meghan Laurence - Voice Level 4, Mendon, age 12<br />

FIRST CLASS HONORS<br />

Ryan Daesen - Piano Level 1, Wrentham, age 11<br />

Prem Pendkar - Theory Intermediate Rudiments, Franklin, age 12<br />

HONORS<br />

Sumit Choudhury - Piano Level 9, Franklin, age 16<br />

Abigail George - Voice Level 4, Franklin, age 15<br />

Jack Pokorny - Prep Voice, Franklin, age 12<br />

Students of all ages and musical abilities came to Encore to perform their exams<br />

in front of adjudicators who traveled from across Canada in order to administer the<br />

assessments. In addition to academic assessments in music theory, harmony, analysis<br />

and history, students performed practical assessments on their instrument of choice.<br />

Instruments represented included piano, voice, classical guitar, violin, and viola.<br />

The Royal Conservatory Music Development Program provides a recognized<br />

national standard of success in music study from beginner to advanced levels. It inspires<br />

excellence through individual student assessments that are central to the Program,<br />

while also supporting teachers with high-quality and innovative resources. The<br />

RCMDP allows students to measure and celebrate accomplishment and track their<br />

progress throughout the country. All students and teachers across the United States are<br />

invited to participate, and Encore Music Academy is proud to offer these opportunities<br />

at the school and through outreach to the surrounding communities.<br />

Levels of achievement are determined by the following scale:<br />

First Class Honors with Distinction: An assessment score of 90 to 100.<br />

First Class Honors: An assessment score of 80 to 89.<br />

Honors: An assessment score of 70 to 79.<br />

Pass: An assessment score of 60 to 69.<br />

Students are graded on proficiency in the following areas: Performance; technical<br />

requirements; aural skills; rhythm; and, sight-reading ability.<br />

To learn more about Encore Music Academy and Recording Studios and<br />

the many opportunities for private music lessons and classes in everything from<br />

music theory to Audio Recording Techniques, vocal ensembles to jazz and<br />

rock ensembles, please visit the website at: www.encoremusicacademy.net or<br />

call (508) 533-7700.<br />

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Visit us at: www.janedickerman.com<br />

Friends of <strong>Norwood</strong> Center<br />

Host Comedy Night<br />

The Friends of <strong>Norwood</strong> Center (FNC)<br />

invite residents to an evening of chortles,<br />

chuckles, giggles, guffaws and side-splitting<br />

laughter at <strong>Norwood</strong> Center Comedy Night,<br />

to be held at <strong>Norwood</strong> Theater, 109 Central<br />

St., Thursday, <strong>November</strong> 17, 7:30 p.m.<br />

Boston’s #1 comedy legend, Lenny<br />

Clarke, will headline. Anyone who has seen<br />

him – in his own 1990-1991 sitcom, Lenny<br />

or his long-running role as Uncle Teddy on<br />

Rescue Me – knows he will “bring the funny”<br />

with the best of them. Those who have<br />

somehow missed Lenny in his three decades<br />

of work are in for a real treat.<br />

Dave Russo – co-host of NESN’s Dirty<br />

Water TV and a fixture on WCAP Radio<br />

980 – will show the comedic stylings that<br />

earned him the title of “Best Male Comic”<br />

from the Boston Examiner. Dave is a veteran<br />

of the Today Show, the Phantom Gourmet,<br />

The Entertainer on E! network, and NESN’s<br />

Comedy All-Stars.<br />

Jim Colliton has entertained comedy clubs<br />

and cruise ships around the world, working<br />

the crowd with his hilarious insights into the<br />

everyday life of a married father of three.<br />

Jim’s “Comedy From the Suburbs” can be<br />

heard on his CD “Why is Dad So Angry?”.<br />

Jessica Casiano – Resident Funny Lady<br />

on WFNX, winner of WFNX’s Yuks for<br />

Buks contest, and one of Mix 98.5’s Funniest<br />

People in New England – rounds out the stellar<br />

line-up. Jessica has also double audiences<br />

over at the Boston Comedy Festival and the<br />

Sam Adams Light Contest.<br />

Proceeds from <strong>Norwood</strong> Center Comedy<br />

Night will go to the non-profit Friends<br />

of <strong>Norwood</strong> Center and its mission to drive<br />

awareness and attract people to <strong>Norwood</strong><br />

Center and all its great places to shop, dine<br />

and have fun. This is FNC’s biggest event<br />

ever, and the goal is to raise enough money<br />

to help hire a part-time Downtown Manager,<br />

who can take programs on behalf of <strong>Norwood</strong><br />

Center to the next level.<br />

Tickets are $35 and can be ordered on<br />

line at www.norwoodcenter.org. For more<br />

information about the show and the Friends<br />

of <strong>Norwood</strong> Center, contact FNC by e-mail<br />

at norwoodcenter@gmail.com.


<strong>November</strong> <strong>2016</strong> Local Town Pages www.norwoodtownnews.com Page 21<br />

<strong>Norwood</strong> Boys Soccer<br />

by Christopher Tremblay<br />

Last fall the <strong>Norwood</strong> boy’s<br />

soccer team was only able to manage<br />

three wins and a tie during the<br />

regular season and then said goodbye<br />

to 17 seniors to graduation six<br />

months later. Things didn’t look<br />

good for the Mustangs future.<br />

<strong>Norwood</strong> brought in a new<br />

coach in Ryan German this season<br />

and senior Captain Adam<br />

Gold believes it’s a good thing for<br />

this year’s team of 10 seniors, 7 juniors,<br />

3 sophomores and 1 freshman.<br />

“Having a new coach who<br />

comes from England and knows<br />

the game of soccer is a plus,” said<br />

the Mustang Captain. “Last year<br />

we had a lot of athletes that played<br />

other sports in addition to soccer,<br />

but not a lot of soccer stars. This<br />

season, I honestly believe that we<br />

are better with players that have a<br />

soccer base and have been playing<br />

the game for some time; soccer<br />

being their sport.”<br />

The team’s captain and center<br />

midfielder is looking to pass along<br />

the new coach’s philosophy to his<br />

teammates while on the field.<br />

“Coach is always saying that<br />

communication is important so<br />

I try to let the guys know where<br />

they should be at any given time,”<br />

Gold said. “Myself, I’m a physical<br />

but technical player that has<br />

a long kick and takes a lot of our<br />

free kicks. I just want to help the<br />

team in any way I can.”<br />

In addition to Gold, the Mustangs<br />

have two vice-captains in<br />

seniors Nick Girard and Stephen<br />

Tribuna. Girard, a striker this year,<br />

has been a center back his entire<br />

soccer life, but knowing that the<br />

squad really needed some offense<br />

he was moved up on the field<br />

under Gold’s recommendation.<br />

“Nick’s extremely fast and we<br />

were in need of some offense this<br />

year if we wanted to be successful,”<br />

Gold said. “It was a big adjustment<br />

for him at first, but he’s<br />

done fine so far; his speed is his attribute<br />

which allows him to set up<br />

his teammates.”<br />

Tribuna is the team’s last line<br />

of defense in the goal and according<br />

to Gold has been one of the<br />

main reasons why the Mustangs<br />

have been able to stay close to<br />

their opponents.<br />

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Pictured: <strong>Norwood</strong> taking on Framingham<br />

“As a second-year starter, he’s<br />

kept us in a lot of games with his<br />

play,” the <strong>Norwood</strong> Captain said.<br />

“He’s very loud and tells people<br />

where to be as he sees the entire<br />

field so well.”<br />

Up front with Girard, Jose Osorto,<br />

who saw limited action on<br />

the varsity squad last fall, should<br />

be the team’s go-to guy for offense.<br />

“He’s probably our best offensive<br />

player,” Gold said. “He’s<br />

a selfish striker, but a good striker.<br />

He likes to hold the ball a lot, but<br />

good things usually happen when<br />

he does.”<br />

Defensively, the Mustangs play<br />

four in the back with Andrew<br />

Cronin in charge. According to<br />

Gold, Cronin is one of <strong>Norwood</strong>’s<br />

biggest players who has a very<br />

physical game and can lock things<br />

down in a split second.<br />

As the season has unfolded,<br />

the Mustangs have continued to<br />

improved, but playing in the Bay<br />

State Conference is never easy.<br />

<strong>Norwood</strong> is more of a long ball<br />

team where they’ll kick it up and<br />

over the opposition’s defense and<br />

allow their strikers to use their<br />

speed to set things up.<br />

“Early in the year, we had a<br />

scrimmage were we were a total<br />

mess and it wasn’t one of our<br />

better performances,” Gold said.<br />

“Then against Weymouth, they<br />

held the ball for just about the<br />

entire first half and we didn’t<br />

allow a single shot and just shut<br />

them down – it shows how we’ve<br />

grown.”<br />

If <strong>Norwood</strong> can continue to<br />

provide that elite defensive play<br />

against their opponents, keeping<br />

them out of their half while limiting<br />

their chances, who knows how<br />

far the Mustangs can go this fall.<br />

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<strong>Norwood</strong> Sports<br />

<strong>Norwood</strong> Field Hockey<br />

by Christopher Tremblay<br />

Last fall, the <strong>Norwood</strong> field<br />

hockey team finished the regular<br />

season with a 13-4-1 record and<br />

was awarded a seventh seed in the<br />

Division 1 South Massachusetts<br />

Field Hockey Tournament. Although<br />

the Mustangs were a frequent<br />

visitor to the tournament, it<br />

was not there best showing. Canton<br />

upset <strong>Norwood</strong> 2-1 in the first<br />

round and the Mustangs were sent<br />

packing; their quickest exit in recent<br />

years.<br />

Having lost 12 seniors from last<br />

year’s 13 win team, Coach Alison<br />

Doliner is looking at a team with<br />

only seven returning members<br />

and a lot of first-time varsity athletes,<br />

including three who made<br />

the switch from soccer to field<br />

hockey. Needless to say, Doliner<br />

and her Mustangs have their work<br />

cut out for them.<br />

“The Bay State Conference is<br />

super competitive and we know<br />

that it’s not going to be easy,” the<br />

<strong>Norwood</strong> Coach said. “We’ve set<br />

our expectations high. If you settle<br />

for a rebuilding year then you’re<br />

setting the bar too low, which<br />

would be a recipe for disaster.”<br />

Looking to get the Mustangs<br />

into the tournament once again<br />

but with a different outcome will<br />

be senior Tri-Captains Coley<br />

Hayes (center mid and center<br />

back), Cassidy Mahoney<br />

(right wing) and Katie<br />

Mulligan (left mid). Mulligan<br />

unfortunately suffered<br />

a foot injury and<br />

has missed substantial<br />

time to open the season<br />

leaving the Mustangs vulnerable<br />

on the left side.<br />

“The left side is very<br />

hard to play and Katie<br />

does a fantastic job over<br />

there; when she’s on the field she’s<br />

always giving us consistent play,”<br />

Doliner said.<br />

Making the jump from the soccer<br />

team to the field hockey team<br />

are senior right midfielder Rachel<br />

Noah and juniors Frankie Cevino<br />

(midfield and defense) and Ally<br />

Naumann (goalie). According<br />

Pictured: photos from the Breast Cancer game<br />

to their new coach, all three are<br />

very athletic and have the instinct,<br />

which makes it easy to teach them<br />

the skills of the game.<br />

Of the three, Naumann has<br />

been the biggest surprise through<br />

the team’s first 10 games this fall<br />

despite never having played the<br />

position before.<br />

“Janelle Kelleher, our goalie<br />

from last year, decided to forgo<br />

playing field hockey this year and<br />

focus on her ice hockey play,”<br />

Doliner said. “Ally heard we were<br />

losing our goalie and despite having<br />

never played the position in<br />

her life wanted to<br />

take a shot at it.<br />

Lucky for us she<br />

has been a definite<br />

surprise.”<br />

Through the<br />

first half of the<br />

season, Neumann<br />

has already registered<br />

five shutouts,<br />

which is remarkable<br />

for someone who<br />

has never played<br />

the game before.<br />

Freshman Coach<br />

Emily Whitne, a<br />

2009 <strong>Norwood</strong><br />

graduate and field<br />

hockey goalie, has<br />

been working with<br />

Naumann in the<br />

net giving her the<br />

instruction she has<br />

needed to be successful.<br />

Sophomore<br />

Bryn Garczynski,<br />

who started every game for the<br />

Mustangs last fall as a freshman,<br />

has excelled in the mid field and<br />

her speed and strength have allowed<br />

her to cover a lot of ground.<br />

Doliner also has a trio of freshmen<br />

in starting center forward Allie<br />

McDonough, left and right back<br />

Noel Connelly and forward Julie<br />

Salvaggio; the trio have shown<br />

they have the ability to play the<br />

game on the varsity level.“We<br />

have a nice group of underclassmen<br />

who are not only learning<br />

the game, but are getting use to<br />

the fast pace of varsity play,” the<br />

Coach said. “These girls mixed in<br />

with the returning players give us a<br />

nice complement of athletes.”<br />

Through the early part of the<br />

season, Garczynski (4 goals and<br />

3 assists) and Hayes (5 goals and<br />

3 assists) have been the squad’s<br />

leading scorers, while <strong>Norwood</strong>’s<br />

back field is playing the way they<br />

did last year. Sophomore Rose<br />

Campbell (left-back) and juniors<br />

Mia Sanizzi (right-back) and Erin<br />

Murphy (center-back) are already<br />

in defensive mode.<br />

“Having the entire defense<br />

back is huge,” the coach<br />

said.”They’re very strong as a unit<br />

back there which is good for us, especially<br />

with a new goalie.”


<strong>November</strong> <strong>2016</strong> Local Town Pages www.norwoodtownnews.com Page 23<br />

<strong>Norwood</strong> Sports<br />

It's the 30th Annual<br />

Turkey Trot!<br />

by Bella Caggiano<br />

Walkers take advantage and<br />

soak in <strong>Norwood</strong>'s picturesque<br />

streets and neighborhoods and<br />

while runners may take in the<br />

scenery at a quicker pace, the<br />

magnificent views are the same.<br />

The Annual Turkey Trot is held<br />

just before the town is stripped<br />

of its fall foliage, and locals take<br />

the opportunity to tour the town's<br />

neighborhoods together in this<br />

favorite pre-holiday event. The<br />

Sunday before the grandest meal<br />

of the year, local residents lace<br />

up their sneakers with the Town's<br />

own unique pre-Thanksgiving tradition.<br />

The popular athletic race will<br />

be held on Sunday, <strong>November</strong><br />

20, 11 a.m., beginning and ending<br />

at <strong>Norwood</strong> High School,<br />

245 Nichols St. Registration ends<br />

<strong>November</strong> 17, with a $30 race fee<br />

and $2.50 sign-up fee. Register at<br />

www.runsignup.com.The Kids<br />

Trot, at 10:30 a.m., is FREE!<br />

The Turkey Trot is a preholiday<br />

<strong>Norwood</strong> custom where<br />

adults, teenagers, kids and families<br />

"trot" their way through the familiar<br />

streets of their hometown. Athletes<br />

are invited to run individually<br />

or with a team. Young runners can<br />

even join the event with the Kids<br />

Tot Trot. There will be a 100-yard<br />

dash for kids five years old and<br />

younger and a 1/4 mile run for<br />

kids nine years old and younger.<br />

These events begin at 10:30 a.m.,<br />

and are free of charge, but must<br />

be registered at www.runsignup.<br />

com.<br />

The four-mile route is both<br />

challenging and charming as it<br />

leads runners down Nichols St.,<br />

winding around the Willett Parkway<br />

neighborhood and finishing<br />

with cheering crowds at <strong>Norwood</strong><br />

High School. In previous years,<br />

the race has included over 700<br />

participants, many who call <strong>Norwood</strong><br />

home and some travel from<br />

as far as Cape Cod and northern<br />

Massachusetts.<br />

Runners of all ages are welcome<br />

to participate in the race and<br />

prizes and awards are presented<br />

to the top three male and female<br />

runners in each age group. Longsleeve<br />

t-shirts will also be given out<br />

to the first 300 registered runners<br />

and free raffles to all runners. To<br />

top off the event, there is also a<br />

post-race party!<br />

Not a runner? Join in the fun by<br />

grabbing a lawn chair and cheering<br />

on your local athletes! Who<br />

knows, you may be so motivated,<br />

you'll find yourself soon training<br />

for next year's trot!<br />

For more information or to register<br />

for the <strong>Norwood</strong> Turkey Trot,<br />

contact Race Director Jim Henry<br />

at 617-610-0084, email wingedfootrunning@comcast.net<br />

or visit<br />

www.runsignup.com.<br />

St. Catherine School<br />

launches Middle School Soccer Program<br />

St. Catherine’s Boys’ & Girls’<br />

Middle School Soccer teams have<br />

racked up recent wins with their<br />

first games of the season. On September<br />

14, the boys’ team had a<br />

victory over the Rashi School in<br />

Dedham (5-2) and on September<br />

28, the St. Catherine Girls’ team<br />

won its first game with a score<br />

of 6-2. These victories mark the<br />

launch of the program’s inaugural<br />

season.<br />

Members on the boys’ team<br />

coached by Tom Dolan of <strong>Norwood</strong><br />

include Chris Nelson, Neo<br />

Getgano, Matthew Iantosca,<br />

Shane Toomey, Michael Walsh,<br />

Neo Getgano Joshua Cueco,<br />

Brandon and Daniel DaSilva,<br />

Axel Ekberg and goalkeeper, Jack<br />

Curran.<br />

The girls’ team, also coached<br />

by Tom Dolan, includes Caroline<br />

Galvin, Stephany Pinto, Olivia<br />

Bedard, Maggie Curran, Erin<br />

Sullivan, CeCe Venditti, Ava<br />

Petrosino, Keegan, McCarthy,<br />

Elizabeth Cardini, Kerry McMullan<br />

and goalkeeper, Katherine<br />

Rogers.<br />

The St. Catherine’s Middle<br />

School Interscholastic Athletic<br />

Program features four new programs<br />

for the <strong>2016</strong>-2017 school<br />

year – boys’ and girls’ soccer in the<br />

fall, and baseball and softball in<br />

the spring. These program allow<br />

St. Catherine Middle School students<br />

the opportunity to be on<br />

multiple teams to further advance<br />

their skills in these two sports.<br />

They compete with independent<br />

private schools in the local area.<br />

The teams are open to all students<br />

in grades 6-8.<br />

If you would like to learn more<br />

about the comprehensive Middle<br />

School Curriculum and its expanded<br />

Enrichment Programs,<br />

contact St. Catherine School,<br />

<strong>Norwood</strong> at (781) 769-5354.<br />

Pictured: Girls Soccer Team.


Page 24 Local Town Pages www.norwoodtownnews.com <strong>November</strong> <strong>2016</strong><br />

FPAC to Present The Odd Couple and Holiday Trio<br />

Franklin Performing Arts Company’s 26th season, which opened in October<br />

with Fiddler on the Roof, continues this month with Neil Simon’s hilarious The Odd<br />

Couple. Holiday season productions feature Tchaikovsky’s timeless ballet The Nutcracker,<br />

the FPAC family-favorite musical Humbug!, and an original FPAC panto with<br />

a twist on the fairy tale classic, Cinderella.<br />

A clever American comedy by one of the most produced playwrights of the<br />

twentieth century, The Odd Couple will be presented at THE BLACK BOX in<br />

downtown Franklin on <strong>November</strong> 4 and 5 at 7:30 p.m., with a Sunday matinee on<br />

<strong>November</strong> 6 at 2 p.m. The Odd Couple is an epic mismatch of personalities, as an<br />

incompatible pair of suddenly single pals becomes roommates. Thrown out by his<br />

wife, the fastidious and uptight news writer, Felix Unger, moves in with the slovenly<br />

sportswriter, Oscar Madison, recently divorced. Unsure why their marriages fell<br />

apart, the friends repeat the same mistakes with each other – with hysterical results.<br />

The Odd Couple won the 1965 Tony Award for Best Author of a Play and was a Best<br />

Play nominee. The renowned buddy tale is the original play behind the hit TV<br />

sitcom and film.<br />

FPAC’s holiday season begins on December 3 and 4 with the company’s annual<br />

production of The Nutcracker. A popular FPAC holiday tradition for more than 20<br />

years, the world-famous ballet will be presented at the Franklin High School auditorium<br />

with live professional orchestra, special guest artists, and more than 100<br />

area dancers.<br />

FPAC’s original panto follows in the British tradition, retelling a well-known<br />

fairy tale in an exaggerated style filled with audience participation, popular songs,<br />

slapstick comedy, jokes, dances and more. This production, based on the story of<br />

Cinderella, will be staged at THE BLACK BOX on December 10 and 11.<br />

FPAC’s large-cast holiday musical, Humbug!, will be presented on December 17<br />

and 18 at the Franklin High School auditorium. A family favorite since debuting<br />

as part of the company’s 2008 season, Humbug! is an original musical retelling of<br />

Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. With musical hits of every genre and live accompaniment<br />

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<strong>November</strong> <strong>2016</strong> Local Town Pages www.norwoodtownnews.com Page 25<br />

Mandarin Chinese in Curriculum at St Catherine of<br />

Siena School<br />

With the arrival of two Chinese<br />

guest teachers at Saint Catherine<br />

of Siena School this fall, every<br />

student in the school is now learning<br />

both a European language –<br />

Spanish and an Asian language<br />

– Chinese. For the past two years,<br />

the school offered an afterschool<br />

class in Mandarin Chinese for interested<br />

students. Building on the<br />

success of that program, the Academic<br />

Excellence Subcommittee<br />

of the School Advisory Board and<br />

Saint Catherine’s School Principal,<br />

Mary Russo, knew it was time<br />

to include Mandarin Chinese as<br />

part of the curriculum.<br />

With a grant from the College<br />

Board and the Confucius Institute<br />

of China (Hanban), two guest<br />

teachers were recruited and are<br />

currently working with students<br />

to introduce them to the Chinese<br />

language and culture. Confucius<br />

Institute (Hanban) has sent over<br />

18,000 volunteers to 101 countries<br />

since 2004. The institute’s mission<br />

is to promote cultural and educational<br />

exchanges between China<br />

and the rest of the world. Time<br />

Asian magazine recently reported<br />

on the current need for learning<br />

Chinese worldwide and stated,<br />

“If you want to be ahead of others,<br />

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Saint Catherine of Siena<br />

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Page 26 Local Town Pages www.norwoodtownnews.com <strong>November</strong> <strong>2016</strong><br />

Out and About<br />

First there was a concussion. Imagine<br />

an eighty plus pound person landing on<br />

your head after dropping from five feet in<br />

the air. Then there was the wrist sprain<br />

due to hours and hours spent practicing<br />

tumbling -only to have one, just one bad<br />

landing.<br />

There were tears and a lot of them.<br />

Sometimes from falling from a stuntsometimes<br />

from mere exhaustion and<br />

frustration.<br />

Along the way there were issues with<br />

venues. One week we had the gym, the<br />

next we did not. One day at the High<br />

School, another day onto the Savage<br />

Center. I began getting confused where<br />

I was supposed to be some nights, thank<br />

goodness I had someone constantly reminding<br />

me.<br />

If there were no mats, there was no<br />

tumbling. No need for conversations on<br />

that, safety is and always will be priority<br />

one. For a while there was no music,<br />

and no moves-so no dance. But there was<br />

work to do. There was always something<br />

By Dawn C. Fitzgerald<br />

Three Cheers<br />

new to teach and learn, for all of us.<br />

Such is the life of a <strong>Norwood</strong> Youth<br />

Football and Cheer “B” (NYFC) cheer<br />

coach.<br />

This year I had the privilege of coaching<br />

19 of the craziest, kookiest, coolest,<br />

talented girls that a coach could ask for.<br />

Many of these kids were new-having<br />

had no experience cheering and no idea<br />

how many hours would be dedicated to<br />

doing the same stunting, dancing, and<br />

tumbling. Only to do it all again the following<br />

night.<br />

Were there complaints, sure, after all<br />

we are talking tweens here. These girls<br />

just started Middle School and the grueling<br />

task of getting up at the crack of<br />

dawn, to board a bus, only to eat lunch<br />

at 10 o’clock in the morning. They were<br />

tired, nervous, and just getting into used to<br />

going to their new school.<br />

Add into this years’ mix were the girls<br />

with raging hormones. The two girls that<br />

were best friends at Sunday’s game-now<br />

hate each other’s faces on Tuesday evening<br />

at practice.<br />

Yet they made it work-managing to<br />

balance school, homework, and cheer.<br />

Mostly while maintaining a smile (behind<br />

that façade one girl maybe planning another’s<br />

ultimate demise) but it was never<br />

acted upon and these 19 girls continued<br />

to just work hard.<br />

And it showed.<br />

They had two competitions this year.<br />

The first was earlier in the season. To reiterate,<br />

there were injuries- holding the girls<br />

back from stunting with a full group, no<br />

mats-limiting tumbling and stunting time,<br />

no real practice home.<br />

These girls accepted all these challenges<br />

and did very well at both competitions.<br />

And I am proud to be their coach.<br />

Every season brings a certain kind of<br />

crazy to it. Sometimes its injuries, other<br />

times its drama. This year seemed like the<br />

perfect storm with some new challenge<br />

at every corner. But these girls accepted<br />

the challenges, and somehow managed to<br />

conquer them all.<br />

And I was proud to watch them succeed<br />

from a distance.<br />

Thank you to <strong>Norwood</strong> Youth Football<br />

and Cheer “B” team for letting me<br />

be your coach. It has been an honor to<br />

watch you all learn and grow and hone<br />

your skills.<br />

I can’t wait to do it alongside all of you<br />

again next year! Here’s to Ally, Brooke,<br />

Brie, Madison, Maddie, Bethany, Kaitlyn<br />

(Jingles) Meghan (Salad), Victoria (Mark),<br />

Kimberley (Princess Bow Head), Elizabeth,<br />

Rachel, Meredith, Hailey, Charlotte<br />

(Charro), Colleen, Katie, Cat, and<br />

Caroline.<br />

Congrats to all the NYFC cheerleaders<br />

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<strong>November</strong> <strong>2016</strong> Local Town Pages www.norwoodtownnews.com Page 27<br />

Pet Corner<br />

Apricot says:<br />

WE NEED ADOPTION CENTER VOLUNTEERS!<br />

Apricot<br />

My friends and I currently live at the adoption center<br />

within the <strong>Norwood</strong> Petco. Our volunteers especially need<br />

help taking care of us Tuesday and Wednesday evenings<br />

and Saturday morning.<br />

What you do: Spend time patting and playing with kittens<br />

and cats, providing socialization, feeding, and cage<br />

cleaning.<br />

What you get: Training, and hours of fun and satisfaction.<br />

(Great alternative for people unable to adopt!)<br />

To apply: You need to be at least 18 years of age, or if you<br />

are a cat-loving kid, ask an adult to apply, and come to help out!<br />

Requires one weekly visit for 1-2 hours. Apply solo or with<br />

a friend! Visit our website to submit a volunteer application:<br />

baystateanimals.org<br />

How volunteers are helping me have a bright future:<br />

Hi! I’m Apricot. I was left behind when my owners moved<br />

(this is illegal!) Thankfully, a nice neighbor fed me while<br />

I was in the abandoned apartment, and reached out to<br />

BSAC. Thin, weary, and scared, I stayed in a foster home<br />

until I felt better and ready to transition to the adoption<br />

center. I’m not always fond of other cats, but I’m very playful<br />

and companionable with humans! Thanks to the center<br />

volunteers and visitors, I've learned that I can be trustful,<br />

and this makes me someone a special human will choose to<br />

live with for the rest of my life -- maybe you?<br />

Biff says:<br />

WE NEED FOSTER HOMES!<br />

Biff<br />

Why a foster home made all the difference for me:<br />

This photo shows me at the feral cat colony where I got<br />

food from kind volunteers. One day the volunteers noticed<br />

that I was bleeding from a neck wound, and managed to<br />

trap me right away. They were surprised that I was friendly!<br />

They brought me to the vet for treatment and neutering,<br />

and then I spent six months in foster for the required quarantine<br />

for Wound of Unknown Origin. After, I was adopted<br />

by a forever family. I’ll always be grateful to the foster home<br />

that was an important part of making this happy ending<br />

possible for me.<br />

What you do: Provide a safe, warm place for a time<br />

period you can comfortably commit to: a few days, weeks,<br />

months, or for the life of the cat. BSAC screens prospective<br />

adoptive parents to assure that the matches will be right for<br />

both the cat and the family.<br />

• Short-term foster for pregnant moms until delivery,<br />

kittens or nursing moms with kittens, and stray cats or<br />

kittens in need of socialization in order for them to become<br />

adoptable<br />

• Long-term foster: Maybe you have the shelter space<br />

and love to offer a cat that has a medical condition or<br />

socialization issue that renders the kitty hard to adopt.<br />

Some of our unsocialized house cats adjust great to<br />

homes that have cats and dogs that welcome feline<br />

friendship. Need a buddy for your lonely cat? We may<br />

have the perfect solution!<br />

What you get: Helpful information and resources from<br />

an experienced foster parent to mentor you through the<br />

process. Veterinary care if the need for medical attention<br />

arises. Whenever possible, long-term foster homes receive<br />

donated food and litter for the remainder of the feline’s life.<br />

The rewards of living with a cat that otherwise would have<br />

died outside or been put to sleep just because they are not<br />

perfect is beyond what you can imagine.<br />

To apply: Visit our website to submit a volunteer application:<br />

baystateanimals.org<br />

Interested in adopting?<br />

My name is Baby!<br />

Baby<br />

My elderly owner passed away. We were very close. I was<br />

taken in by another family member, but they are not able<br />

to take me with them when they move to their new location<br />

and I am looking for another home. I hope this will be<br />

my forever family and home. I like to be patted, and I get<br />

along with people as well as other cats. Come visit me at the<br />

adoption center!<br />

Visit Apricot, Baby, and the other cats in our adoption<br />

center anytime during <strong>Norwood</strong> Petco’s store hours:<br />

M-Sat 9-9, Sun 10-7<br />

To pat and play with the cats, visit when a volunteer<br />

is on duty. We’re happy to introduce you! Usual hours are:<br />

Contact us at Baystate if you'd like to confirm: info@<br />

baystateanimals.org<br />

Find out about other cats at our Petco <strong>Norwood</strong> shelter<br />

and in foster homes, and fill out a no-obligation application<br />

on our website. Indicate the cat you’re interested in,<br />

or let us help you find a great match! baystateanimals.org<br />

KEYS TO HEALTH: Lost Cats<br />

Meowth, Biff, and Apricot are among the numerous cats<br />

that have come to us because they were on their own and in<br />

dire need. Here are actions you can take to help:<br />

If you have seen a cat you think might be on her own and<br />

going through a tough time:<br />

• Ask around the neighborhood to see if anyone is missing<br />

her.<br />

• Contact area vets, online lost pet registries, and look for<br />

lost cat posters.<br />

• Post flyers in the area with photos and your contact<br />

information.<br />

• Tape a note to the kitty’s collar asking the owner to<br />

contact you so you know she belongs to someone.<br />

• If you have no luck, contact us! info@baystateanimals.org<br />

If you have a cat:<br />

• Even if she is strictly indoors (which we strongly recommend<br />

for health and safety reasons), make sure she<br />

has a microchip or collar with your current contact information.<br />

• If she is tempted to escape outdoors, keep a small can<br />

with change in it near the door, and have everyone rattle<br />

it as they enter and exit - this makes the doorway an<br />

unpleasant place your kitty will choose not to go near.<br />

• If the worst happens and she does escape, taking swift<br />

action in the first 24 hours is crucial. Immediately look<br />

around the exterior of your home for likely hiding<br />

places - under bushes, in a shed, under a porch. Put<br />

food near the door, or in a humane trap located in a<br />

protected place, and check it often. Reach out to the<br />

sources described above for finding a lost cat.<br />

See your vet for more information.<br />

DONATIONS WELCOMED! We always need litter (Petco’s<br />

scoopable is ideal). We have empty containers on top of the<br />

cage at the back of the shelter that you can take to the litter<br />

section of the store. We also need canned and hard food for<br />

the feral colonies our volunteers look after. Good old checks<br />

are also quite welcomed - they can help defray expenses.<br />

Please see our website: baystateanimals.org<br />

CONTACT US Reach out to Bay State Animal<br />

Cooperative, Inc. if you need pet care assistance, are<br />

surrendering a loved one, seeking some advice, or<br />

want to add a furry feline friend to your family. You<br />

can reach us at info@baystateanimals.org or check<br />

us out at baystateanimals.org or facebook.com/<br />

BSAC09. Visit our adoptable cats at the <strong>Norwood</strong> Petco<br />

Adoption Center! We are always seeking volunteers for<br />

our adoption center, foster care, fundraising, and are<br />

currently taking letters of interest from qualified<br />

applicants for board member positions.


Page 28 Local Town Pages www.norwoodtownnews.com <strong>November</strong> <strong>2016</strong><br />

Register O’Donnell Reports Increased Lending in Norfolk County<br />

It was a split decision when<br />

it came to 3rd quarter real estate<br />

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to Register of Deeds William P.<br />

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total real estate volume, both<br />

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3 was $808,198, a solid 25% increase<br />

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just right for me. You can’t go wrong with her!” Linda Renzi<br />

My clients are my most trusted asset...<br />

their needs always come first!<br />

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a sobering 34% increase year<br />

over year. More encouraging was<br />

the reduction in the number of<br />

Notice to Foreclose Mortgage<br />

recordings, the first step in the<br />

foreclosure process. A total of 201<br />

Notice to Foreclose Mortgage filings<br />

were recorded during the 3rd<br />

quarter period compared to 238<br />

for the 3rd quarter 2015. While<br />

one foreclosure filing is one too<br />

many, hopefully this trend in reduced<br />

filings will continue,” stated<br />

O’Donnell.<br />

O’Donnell went on to list the<br />

ways the Registry of Deeds can<br />

help those facing a foreclosure.<br />

“The Norfolk County Registry of<br />

Deeds continues to partner with<br />

Quincy Community Action Programs<br />

at (617) 479-8181 x-376<br />

and Neighbor Works Southern<br />

Mass at (508) 598-0950 to help<br />

anyone who has received a Notice<br />

to Foreclose Mortgage from<br />

a lender. Another option is to<br />

call the Massachusetts Attorney<br />

General’s HomeCorps program<br />

at (617) 573-5333. I would urge<br />

those facing issues paying a mortgage<br />

to avail themselves of these<br />

excellent programs,” stated Register<br />

O’Donnell.<br />

In conclusion Register<br />

O’Donnell stated, “While the<br />

Norfolk County real estate sales<br />

figures were flat for the 3rd quarter<br />

<strong>2016</strong>, I am glad there was no<br />

significant drop- off. What was<br />

really encouraging were the solid<br />

numbers seen in lending activity.<br />

One note, however, the Federal<br />

Reserve is again considering raising<br />

interest rates before year’s end.<br />

We will need to watch this carefully<br />

to see how it affects real estate<br />

activity.”<br />

The Norfolk County Registry<br />

of Deeds, located at 649 High<br />

Street, Dedham is the principal<br />

office for real property in Norfolk<br />

County. The Registry is a source<br />

for homeowners, title examiners,<br />

mortgage lenders, municipalities<br />

and others with a need for secure,<br />

accurate, accessible land record<br />

information. Residents in need of<br />

assistance can contact the Registry<br />

of Deeds Customer Service<br />

Center via telephone at (781) 461-<br />

6101, or on the web at www.norfolkdeeds.org.


<strong>November</strong> <strong>2016</strong> Local Town Pages www.norwoodtownnews.com Page 29<br />

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convenience to so much <strong>Norwood</strong> has to offer.<br />

Each spacious unit in the home offers beautiful hardwood<br />

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separate heating and electric systems. Unit one offers<br />

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sconces, a window seat with storage and a pantry. Unit<br />

two presents an open floor plan with a pass through to the<br />

eat -in kitchen that boasts oak cabinetry, a peninsula,<br />

cook top and wall oven. The beautiful front entry<br />

leading to the upper level unit has newly refinished<br />

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walk up attic, which provides tremendous potential<br />

for future expansion of the second floor unit. The<br />

basement has common access with ample space for<br />

designated storage areas. This home is convenient to<br />

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hard work. (K.W. from <strong>Norwood</strong>)<br />

<strong>Norwood</strong> Housing Prices<br />

Continue to Rise<br />

by Bella Caggiano<br />

While comparing the sale of single family homes in September, 2015 and September, <strong>2016</strong>,<br />

the numbers remain equal, however, the average sale price in <strong>Norwood</strong> is still on an upward<br />

trend. Local residents should be pleased with the year-over-year results, with the average price<br />

rising to $447,767, in contrast to $419,878 in 2015. The price range chart shows the majority<br />

of single family homes in town are selling between $350,000 and $600,000.<br />

Homeowners, however, had to wait approximately a week longer to accept an offer, but<br />

mortgage companies may be moving quicker with homes closing almost two weeks sooner than<br />

the same time period last year.<br />

2015 <strong>2016</strong><br />

# of listings 9 9<br />

average sale price $419,878 $447,767<br />

average days to offer 21 28<br />

average days on market 49 37<br />

Price Range 2015 <strong>2016</strong><br />

$100,000-$149,999<br />

$150,000-$199,000<br />

$200,000-$249,999 1<br />

$250,000-$299,999<br />

$300,000-$349,999 1 1<br />

$350,000-$399,000 2 2<br />

$400,000-$449,999 3<br />

$450,000-$499,999 2<br />

$500,000-$599,999 3 3<br />

$600,000-$699,999<br />

$700,000-$799,999<br />

Total Market Volume $3,778,900 $4,029,899<br />

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Westwood’s University Station Opening This Month<br />

WIll include several new stores, restaurants, and more<br />

ahead with the approval. At the<br />

It’s been years in the making,<br />

time, some local representatives<br />

but despite some major roadblocks<br />

and delays, University<br />

Wegmans an advantage over<br />

were concerned about giving<br />

Station in Westwood is fina ly<br />

Roche Bros. Both Wegmans and<br />

opening for business in March.<br />

Roche Bros were eventua ly able<br />

And with it come some big<br />

to secure beer and wine licenses<br />

name stores the area has been<br />

in the spring of 2012. Westwood<br />

waiting for, including Target (set<br />

Special Town Meeting approved<br />

to open March 4, see related story<br />

the long-awaited project back in<br />

on page 13) and Wegmans, both<br />

May, 2013. Developers broke<br />

of which wi l anchor the complex.<br />

University Station, when<br />

later.<br />

ground on the project six months<br />

fu ly complete, is expected to<br />

University Station is being<br />

include approximately 550,000<br />

developed by New England Development,<br />

along with Eastern<br />

square feet of retail and restaurant<br />

space, along with residential<br />

Real Estate and National Development.<br />

apartments and more.<br />

University Station officia ly<br />

“We look forward to welcoming<br />

local and area residents to<br />

opens for business in March as<br />

we l as 16 businesses, including: sity Station, isn’t just going to be by Epoch, a memory care facility;<br />

both also expected to open the project was put on hold due Douglass Karp, president of New<br />

time in the making. In 2007, this new shopping destination,”<br />

Target, Marsha ls/HomeGoods, a new shopping destination, it’s<br />

Nordstrom Rack, Sports Authority,<br />

PetSmart, Michaels, ULTA use development wi l feature projected to open in late spring In 2008, Wegmans was held up formal statement. “University<br />

also a community. The mixed-<br />

this year. Gables Residential is to planning and financial issues. England Development said in a<br />

Beauty, Kay Jewelers, Starbucks, a blend of retail stores, restaurants,<br />

recreation and residential Development officials.<br />

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2015, according to New England from coming in after a local state Station wi l be an exciting new<br />

Smashburger, Famous Footwear,<br />

Fidelity Investments, Dress Barn, housing. The initial residential Additiona ly, University Station<br />

is expected to have up to license for Wegmans at what was restaurants, housing and more.”<br />

rule petition to approve the liquor together a mix of popular stores,<br />

David’s Bridal, Panera Bread, component of the project wi l<br />

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Happy Thanksgiving<br />

As the Holiday season approaches, I am reminded of those who have helped<br />

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