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The Voice of Your Community 

It's Harvest Season Year 

Round at the Norwood Winter 

Farmer's Market! 

by Bella Caggiano 

Many residents were likely 

disappointed at the close of 

the Norwood Farmer's Market 

in October, but fear not, a new 

market has been initiated this 

winter and it brings the tasteful, 

locally grown produce directly 

from the farms to the table. The 

Norwood Winter Market is held 

on Saturdays, at the VFW Hall, 

193 Dean St., 10 a.m.-2p.m. 

According to Norwood Farmers 

Market Manager Laurie Shea, 

the decision to provide a winter 

market came directly from the 

vendors, the Saturday schedule, 

from Norwood residents. 

"Over the past four year I 

have been the market manager, 

the single biggest complaint/ 

question has been, 'Can't you 

have the market on Saturday 

so all of us who work can take 

part?'" Shea said. 

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Shea responded to the feedback 

and considers the new 

project a win-win for everyone. 

Many of the summer produce 

vendors returned for the winter, 

and a variety of new booths also 

joined. Some of those new merchants 

are offering fresh food 

items but the Saturday date also 

opened the market to crafters 

and individual businesses who 

couldn't commit to a weekday 

event. 

"When a few vendors asked 

about a winter market I thought 

it would be a great test to see if 

more residents would support it 

on the weekend," Shea said. 

As mentioned, the Winter 

Market will continue to offer the 

same great variety of fresh produce 

and vegetables, but visitors 

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Fulfill Those 10,000 

a Day Steps-Indoors 

By Donna Lane 

Those cold, short days of the 

season are now here, but for those 

looking to adhere to a New Year's 

resolution of a healthier 2017, 

fear not, Norwood has you covered. 

If you don’t like walking 

outside during winter’s icy cold 

or dark evenings, you can still 

stay in shape. The Norwood High 

School walking track above the 

school’s gymnasium is open for 

the winter season to residents of 

Norwood, age 18 and above. Offered 

to the public since 2012, the 

track is open during the school 

year on weekdays 5-9 p.m. It is 

closed on holidays, school vacation 

weeks, and “no school” days. 

The track is 660 feet long and 

eight laps would clock in a mile. 

To take advantage of the walking 

track, applicants must undergo 

a Criminal Offender Record Information 

(CORI) background 

check and pay $5 for an ID badge 

which allows entry to the school 

after hours. 

“CORI requests are a routine 

procedure by the school department 

for all personnel, including 

those who act as chaperones 

for various activities,” Norwood 

High School Principal Jonathan 

Bourn said. 

CORI provides a record of 

all criminal court appearances 

in Massachusetts for a particular 

individual, including arrests, convictions, 

dismissals, and serious violations. 

CORI checks are meant 

as a safety measure since there are 

often students in the building at 

the same time walkers are there. 

“Our student athletes will be 

using the high school facilities into 

the evening each day as residents 

are also accessing the walking 

track.” Bourn said. 

CORI checks are good for 

three years, after which a new 

check is required. 

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will also discover other enticing 

food offerings and crafters displaying 

their goods. The winter 

market will include Oakdale 

Farm, Foxboro Cheese, Jordan 

Bros. Seafood, Vermarji International, 

Tea is the Way, Chrissy's 

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and Cards by Julie. She is continually 

welcoming new farms, vendors, 

crafters and businesses to 

join the event which will provide 

an eclectic mix of and fresh perspective 

on the event every week. 

"My goal for the Norwood 

Winter Market is to create a mix 

of a farmers Market and a craft 

fair," Shea stated. "All crafters 

are welcome." 

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Shea chose the VFW Hall on 

Dean St., for its convenient location 

and ample parking, but also 

thought the organization's Saturday 

Meat Raffle would benefit 

visitors attending both events. 

Below are dates for the Norwood 

Winter Farmer's Market. What a 

great way to spend a Saturday! 

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April 1, 2017 

Vendors looking to get involved 

in the Norwood Winter 

Farmer's Market can contact 

Laurie Shea at laurie@norwoodfarmersmarket.com 

or visit their 

website at www.norwoodfarmersmarket.com. 

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Find a Great Book to Read this Winter! 


Who isn't always looking for 

a good book to read? The Morrill 

Memorial Library is a great 

resource for books and reading 

materials and what could be better 

than spending a leisurely cold 

afternoon browsing through the 

warm walls of the Norwood Library? 

There are many other resources, 

however, that can truly 

open up a world of literary experiences 

and modify someone's 

love of reading: the librarians. 

These dedicated, avid readers 

possess an incredible and diverse 

knowledge of books, and Norwood 

is lucky to have them at 

our disposal. 

Two of the Morrill Memorial 

librarians provide a fun and 

highly entertaining avenue to 

share their reading knowledge 

and repertoire of great books 

through Fireside and Beach 

Reads. Twice per year, librarians 

Beth Goldman and Margot Sullivan 

conduct a review of a variety 

of titles to enlighten Norwood 

readers. 

On Thursday January 19, at 

10 a.m. and 7:30 p.m., Goldman 

and Sullivan will be hosting the 

2017 Fireside Reads. The session 

includes an eclectic assortment of 

reading materials, such as biographies, 

history, fiction, travel, mystery, 

and usually a cookbook or 

two highlight the selections. Some 

books are new releases, but some 

Making Winter 

Warmer at the Library 

Stop by the Morrill Memorial Library on Saturday, January 

14, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., to help make 100 warm fleece scarves to 

be donated to local homeless shelters. No sewing experience or 

registration is necessary; come for the day or for an hour or two. 

If you can’t stay, please consider dropping off some snacks for the 

workers or a yard or two of fleece, if possible. This event is not 

appropriate for younger children as there will be pins and scissors 

everywhere. For more information, email Susan at Sewstainability: 

sustain@tgryes.org. 

Norwood Library now 

offering Passport Services 

As of summer 2016, the Morrill 

Memorial Library, in Norwood 

is an authorized U.S. Passport acceptance 

facility. Several staff library 

members have been trained 

to process new passport applications 

as well as passport renewals. 

Passport processing is available 

by appointment every evening 

Monday-Thursday, and Friday afternoons. 

To book an appointment on 

the library website, visit norwoodlibrary. 

org/services/passport-services, 

or call the library at 781-769-0200, 

x110 or 222. 

Appointments typically take 

less than 30 minutes. 

can be those hidden gems readers 

may overlook or never discover. 

These two talented women 

not only bring examples of 

books they love, they also provide 

laughter through amusing 

theatrics at each meeting. Sharing 

is also a large part of the 

morning or evening session, not 

only by the presenters, but those 

in the audience. This program is 

informative, often amusing and a 

fabulous chapter in the search for 

the next good read! 

Refreshments are served. No 

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Luminary Night Shimmered Brightly Again 


While some may think it 

was the welcoming temperatures 

that made the 2016 

Luminary night a success, 

experienced supporters of 

this heartwarming fundraiser 

know differently. Regardless 

of the level of cold, 

Norwood residents have 

continually braved the elements 

in remembrance of 

loved ones and to aid their 

neighbors who need a helping 

hand. 

"We had a great luminary 

night this year. And possibly 

our warmest with temperatures 

in the upper 30's!" Circle 

of Hope volunteer David 

Tuttle said. 

On December 3, 2016, the 

Circle of Hope raised over 

$10,000 through the sale of 

approximately 2,070 luminaries. 

The evening was 

again an enchanting experience 

as the still of the Norwood 

Town Common was 

transformed into an illuminating 

setting with thousands 

of luminary bags 

lining the walkways. Visitors 

casually walked through 

to soak in the surroundings 

and to take a moment during 

this hurried season to reflect 

on loved ones lost and 

neighbors in need of a helping 

hand. 

"We are so very thankful 

for the community of Norwood 

who supported us and 

to the Norwood Theater who 

brought their entertainment 

over to perform for us," Tuttle 

said. 

To further enhance the evening, 

Michelle Berting Brett, 

gave a sample of her concert 

of Carpenters Christmas 

where she was performing 

later that evening at the Norwood 

Theatre. Norwood's 

own Madrigal Alumni also 

sang to the pleasure of the 

audience, and Santa Clause 

made a special pre-holiday 

visit just to check up on who 

is being naughty or nice! 

"Marcia Gearty is our 

Luminary Night coordinator 

and did an awesome job 

keeping everything running 

smoothly," Tuttle said. 

For the past 14 years, luminaries 

have lit up the 

Town Common walkways in 

remembrance of their lost 

loves ones and in support of 

their neighbors who are battling 

a medical tragedy. The luminary 

bags are engraved with an individual 

name, message, prayer or 

date as a symbol of Life, Hope, 

the Season or in Remembrance 

of others. 

Last year, the Town Common 

glowed with a record 1,600 luminary 

bags, and raising $8,000 

for the admirable volunteer-run 

organization. 

"Every candle that is lit is helping 

someone in Norwood," Kennedy 

said. "You don't know when 

you light that candle who you are 

helping." 

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Applications can be delivered 

to any school office, including 

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Savage Center, 275 Prospect St. 

Once your CORI clearance has 

been issued, you will be invited to 

the Facilities Department at the 

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ID. This ID will open door #9 on 

the gymnasium side of the building 

and will not open any other 

door to the high school. IDs are 

to be worn while using the walking 

track in the evenings. 

Walking track users must observe 

a number of rules and access 

to the facility may be revoked 

if guidelines are not adhered to. 

First, there is no running or jogging 

allowed inside. The track is 

strictly for walking. Also, no strollers 

or young children are allowed 

on the track. Walkers must also 

wear sneakers or walking shoes. 

No cleats are allowed. A full list 

of walking track guidelines and a 

CORI application can be found 

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The Effect of Marijuana Legalization in Norwood 

by Renee Plant 

The approval of Question 

4 last November has legalized 

marijuana for recreational use in 

Massachusetts. Previously, marijuana 

was legal in the state for 

medicinal purposes only. 

The new law, which went 

into effect on December 15, has 

been met with questions from 

residents and opposition from 

town officials. Under the bill, individuals 

over the age of 21 can 

possess, use and grow the drug 

in their homes. In addition, licensed 

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would have the option to add an 

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However, certain restrictions 

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the Board of Health has 

announced it will stand with the 

police department in attempting 

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prohibit weed shops from opening 

is to put another question on 

another ballot. Town Meeting 

does not have the power under 

Question 4 to prohibit these 

shops - only voters do.” 

To work toward this goal, 

Brooks said the town selectmen 

have voted unanimously to 

include such a question on the 

ballot for the next town election 

in the spring. While 53.6 percent 

of voters said yes to marijuana 

across the state, Norwood residents 

voted it down 53 percent 

to 46.9 percent. 

“I think you will see our substance 

abuse coalition, ‘Impact 

Norwood’, working very hard to 

get out the vote,” Chief Brooks 

said. 

Landlords in town may also 

restrict tenants living in their 

properties from using and growing 

the drug. Owners may override 

the approval of Question 4 

by citing tenants’ rights to peaceful 

enjoyment of the premises, 

in the same way they can restrict 

any activity that may be viewed 

as a nuisance to those cohabitating 

in a shared building. 

“Aside from the basic rights 

of property owners to impose 

reasonable restrictions, marijuana 

smell can be offensive to 

other tenants, and can make 

it difficult to rent other units,” 

Chief Brooks said. “Also, marijuana 

remains an illegal drug 

[nationwide] and it violates federal 

law to possess [and] grow it. 

Property owners are within their 

rights to insist that their tenants 

not commit federal crimes on 

their properties.” 

Ultimately, Brooks said he 

anticipates negative impacts that 

have occurred in other states 

that have approved marijuana 

to carry over in Massachusetts. 

These include an increase in 

traffic fatalities as well as an increased 

interest by younger generations 

to experiment with the 

drug. 

“You will see more people 

using marijuana, and more kids 

over time will use it,” Chief 

Brooks said. “We know that 

marijuana use, particularly by 

younger people, affects cognitive 

functioning. This will cause 

in uptick in kids becoming dependent 

on it, and seeking treatment.” 

The town election is scheduled 

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Eczema and Psoriasis are 

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Meetings will be held on 

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charter meeting will be held on 

January 18. 

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The nearest chapter was 

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Clegg is offering his clients much 

more than great food and a relaxing 

environment. He is delivering 

flavors and intriguing, seasonal 

meals from fresh ingredients, all 

cultivated and grown locally. 

"I change the menu often," 

Chef Clegg said. "I bring in influences 

from all around the world." 

His insight for his continually 

flourishing menu? That comes 

from virtually everywhere, anytime. 

"My options are limitless," 

Chef Clegg said. "I am inspired 

by everything; colors, nature. I'm 

thinking about it [the menu] all 

night and into the morning. If I'm 

looking at a fire, I think, 'what if 

we were to cook over an open fire 

instead of a grill, how would that 

change the flavor? Food is always 

changing. We push through the 

boundaries." 

Chef Clegg's commitment 

to quality and diverse menu options 

is a 24-hour job, and one 

he doesn't take lightly. In addition 

to personally brainstorming and 

consulting his staff for creative 

meal options, he goes straight to 

the source by partnering with local 

farms, specifically Ward's Farm, in 

Sharon. From spring through fall, 

he personally visits the farm a few 

times per week, not just to choose 

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the best produce, but to learn all 

aspects of the food he will soon 

transform into delicious dishes. 

"They teach me the scientific 

side of growing vegetables and 

farming techniques," Chef Clegg 

said. "It's not just cooking, but how 

it is grown. It is fascinating to me." 

Chef Clegg received his culinary 

training at the acclaimed 

Le Cordon Bleu in Boston. He 

applied those skills for three years 

in Boston restaurants until he 

joined One Bistro approximately 

five years ago as a line cook and 

worked his way up in the kitchen 

before becoming the head chef. 

Twelve to 14 hour days are typical, 

but his efforts, combined with 

the talents and drive of his staff, 

are evident by the loyal customers 

that regularly patronize the popular 

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"I love food," Chef Clegg said. 

"I love the adrenaline rush on a 

busy night and the teamwork. I'm 

constantly busy, long hours, long 

days. That's my life and I love 

every second of it." 

For nearly 15 years, One Bistro 

has brought the fine taste and 

quaint setting of a small bistro 

restaurant where menu specials 

change daily and seasonally to 

incorporate only fresh, high quality 

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scallops or croquettes are just a 

few examples of the popular fall 

appetizers. For the main course, 

options include filet mignon, lamb 

ribs, duck breast, shrimp scampi, 

salmon, risotto or a vegetarian 

dish. For a lighter fare, salads, 

burgers or pizza are also offered 

on the menu. 

Out for a family dinner or 

brunch? The kids menu offers a 

great selection and the Sunday 

brunch menu is a great way to 

start a leisurely day with crab cake 

Benedict, a frittata, banana stuffed 

French toast, an omelette or cinnamon 

crusted pancakes! 

The full bar at One Bistro is 

equally innovative as the restaurant 

offering a wide variety of 

signature cocktails as well as a 

great wine (even half bottles) and 

beer selection. It is a great place 

to catch up with co-workers or 

friends or relax to watch the latest 

game on tv! 

"I want customers to have an 

experience," Chef Clegg said. "If 

you are hanging around, you are 

having a good time. We are the 

only place like this." 

One Bistro is open daily for 

lunch Monday-Saturday, 11:30 

a.m.-3 p.m., and dining Sunday- 

Thursday, 5-10 p.m., (with a 

lighter fare menu 10-11 p.m.), 

and Friday and Saturday 5-11 

p.m. The bar is open daily until 

midnight and Sunday brunch is 

served 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Walk-ins 

are welcome, however reservations 

are suggested for weekend 

evenings and Sunday brunch. 

One Bistro is located within 

Four Points by Sheraton Norwood, 

at 1125 Bos.-Prov. Hgwy. 

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One Bistro is also available for special 

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Norwood Hospital Awarded Community Value Five-Star Designation 

as One of Top Performing Community Hospitals in the Country 

Norwood Hospital, part of 

the Steward Health Care System 

(Steward), recently announced 

it was named to the prestigious 

Community Value Five-Star List 

as one of the top performing community 

hospitals in the country. 

Norwood Hospital received the 

2016 Community Value Leadership 

Award from nationally-recognized 

data and consulting firm 

Cleverley + Associates. 

Cleverley + Associates first 

published its Community Value 

Index in 2004 as a way to assess 

the value an individual hospital 

provides to its local community. 

The Index examines ten measures 

within the four performance areas 

– financial viability and plant reinvestment, 

hospital cost structure, 

hospital charge structure, and hospital 

quality performance – and 

remains the most comprehensive 

index dedicated to hospital value 

assessment. 

“The topic of hospital value is 

increasingly being discussed. Issues 

of pricing and community 

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but little has been offered to measure 

the broad scope of value,” 

James Cleverley, co-author of the 

2016 State of the Hospital Industry, 

which reports the Community 

Value Index said. “In response, the 

Community Value Index was created 

to provide an assessment of 

a hospital’s performance in four 

areas: financial strength and reinvestment, 

cost of care, pricing, and 

quality. Fundamentally, the CVI 

suggests that a hospital provides 

value to the community when it is 

financially viable, is appropriately 

reinvesting back into the facility, 

maintains a low-cost structure, has 

reasonable charges, and provides 

high quality care to patients.” 

Under Steward’s patient-centric 

Accountable Care Organization 

model, Norwood Hospital 

has: 

• Received the “Gold Ribbon 

Seal in Healthcare” from the 

Joint Commission on Accreditation, 

a national non-profit organization 

which accredits and 

certifies over 20,000 health care 

organizations and programs 

using national health care quality 

and safety standards. 

•Achieved some of the highest 

quality scores from Blue Cross 

Blue Shield of Massachusetts’ 

Alternative Quality Contract, 

which are nationally recognized 

metrics measuring quality of 

care and patient experience. 

“The Community Value Leadership 

Award is a yet another 

strong validation of Norwood’s 

quality care delivery model,” Kim 

Bassett, RN, MBA, BSN, President 

of Norwood Hospital said. 

“We are thrilled to be counted 

among the Community Value 

Five-Star hospitals, and will continue 

to strive to provide high 

quality health care at an affordable 

cost in the Norwood area.” 

As large hospital systems move 

health care into urban centers and 

away from the communities that 

need them, Norwood Hospital 

and Steward have worked to keep 

quality care local, all while making 

it more affordable. Norwood’s 

2016 Community Value Leadership 

Award demonstrates Steward’s 

continued ability to provide 

high quality, affordable community-based 

health care services. 

About Norwood Hospital 

Norwood Hospital is a fullservice, 

215-bed community hospital 

for adults and children with 

a focus on delivering world-class 

health care along with the latest 

advances in technology and treatment 

options. Norwood Hospital 

is part of the Steward Health 

Care System LLC, the largest 

integrated community care organization 

in New England which 

combines over 3,000 physicians, 

10 acute care hospitals, managed 

care, insurance programs, home 

care, an imaging operation, and 

a number of other post-acute 

services, to provide the most cost 

effective and highest quality of integrated 

patient care. Additional 

information is available at www. 

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About Steward Health Care 

Steward Health Care is the 

largest fully integrated health care 

services organization and community 

hospital network in New England. 

Headquartered in Boston, 

Steward is one of the five largest 

employers in Massachusetts with 

more than 17,000 employees in 

more than 150 communities. 

Steward is comprised of Steward 

Medical Group, Steward Health 

Care Network, and Steward Hospital 

Group. Steward Medical 

Group provides approximately 

1 million patient encounters 

per year at 152 sites and manages 

homecare and hospice with 

300,000 and 35,000 encounters 

respectively. Steward Health Care 

Network, a fully integrated care 

management company, has 3,000 

physicians, with approximately 

4 million patient encounters per 

year and affiliates or joint ventures 

with approximately 30 urgent 

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What a Difference a Year Makes! 

For the Keenans, 2017 brings a lighter, healthier time! 

When you find something 

that works, what do you do? You 

tell your friends and family, of 

course! That is exactly what 46 

year-old Paul Keenan did after 

his successful experience with 

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Just a year ago, Keenan suffered 

a blood clot in his lung which he 

was told was caused by excess fat 

from his stomach. After blood 

thinner treatments, he knew he 

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from his 341-pound frame. A 

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Keenan is happily 100 pounds 

lighter, and consequently, healthier! 

“I had done other diet stuff, 

lost weight, and it came back,” 

Keenan said. “I knew I had to do 

something. I went in to see what 

it was all about.” 

Keenan learned that NEFL 

loss is a very different program 

from traditional diets. It is catered 

specifically to an individual’s 

personal makeup and body 

chemistry, and results are delivered 

almost immediately. 

“It’s really motivating when 

you see a pound come off a day,” 

Keenan said. “I really liked the 

science behind the system. It got 

to the core of the problem. I was 

skeptical, but lost 40 pounds in 

40 days!” 

The next step was sharing 

this exciting information with 

his family. A few months after 

joining the program, his father, 

mother, and two sisters enrolled 

in NEFL, and each saw positive 

results. By later in the year, the 

four Keenans happily sat down 

this past Thanksgiving table substantially 

lighter and healthier. 

“My Dad also had a blood 

clot and was on blood pressure 

medication and has lost 

37 pounds,” Keenan said. “My 

Mom lost 30 pounds initially and 

is still losing weight; she is killing 

it! She is under 200 pounds for 

the first time in 30 years, and 

I am wicked proud of her. My 

sister lost about 25 pounds, and 

my other sister ended up losing 

about 20 pounds.” 

Keenan is currently on the 

maintenance leg of the NEFL 

program and now feels armed 

with the knowledge to sustain 

that weight loss with his personal 

information on what foods will 

fuel his energy levels and burn 

fat. For Keenan and the rest of 

his family, losing weight was not 

only a family affair, but possibly 

a life saving journey. 

“I can honestly say NEFL 

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next one could have been a heart 

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Senior Corner 

For more information on the 

information, classes, activities or 

trips below, contact the Norwood 

Senior Center at 781-872-1201. 

The Senior Center is located at 

275 Prospect St., Monday-Friday, 

8 a.m.-4 p.m., and is open to all 

senior citizens. 

Norwood COA Senior 

Center Bus Route 

Pick-ups at Housing Authority 

William Shyne Circle 

Willow Wood (Adams St.) 

Brook View Circle 

Nahatan St. 

Daily Shopping Trips 

Monday–Friday 

Medical appointments and transportation. 

Requests must be 24 

hours in advance of appointment 

by calling the front desk at: 781- 

762-1201, press # 6. 

Monday - Local Trips 

Tuesday - Walmart (1st Tuesday 

of each month) 

Tuesday - Out of town trips (2nd, 

3rd, and 4th weeks of month) 

Wednesday - Local Trips 

Thursday - The Big Y/Dollar 

Store ( No other pick-ups between 

8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.) 

Friday - Shaw's Supermarket ( No 

other pick-ups between 8:30 a.m.- 

12:30 p.m.) 

Thursday and Friday shopping 

pick-ups begin at 8:30 a.m. 

Bus Rules 

1. One round trip transport per 

household per day 

2. Riders must call 24 hours before 

day of pick up No transports 

will be made on the day 

of the call. 

3. There is a 3-bag limit for 

each shopping trip. Cases of 

water, soda, pet food, etc will 

be considered one bag. Unfortunately, 

no exceptions. Please 

do not overload your bags. 

*Anyone exceeding the 3 bag 

limit will be asked to make other 

arrangements for transportation. 

Fuel Assistance 

fuel assistance applications can be 

filed November 1, 2016 – April 1, 

2017. 

Guidelines for fuel assistance 

(maximum gross household income): 

$34001.00 annual income for one 

person, and $44,4463.00 for two 

people. 

If you have more than two people 

in your household, the income 

guidelines are higher. 

For more information, contact 

Sheila Pransky, LICSW, Outreach 

Coordinator 

781-762-1201, x 3 

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Come join the fun on Fridays at 

12:30 p.m. 

Learn To Play Mah Jong 

Lessons are held on Thursday and 

Friday afternoons 

1-3 p.m. 

Foxwoods Trip in 

February 

More information to come in 

January. 

See Nanci at the Senior Center for 

information and to sign up, or call 

781-762-1201, Ext 4. 

Senior Bowling 

Every Thursday morning at the 

Norwood Sports Center at 9:30 

AM. This is a mixed league and 

three strings are played for $6.00. 

Senior Suppers 

Norwood Hospital offers a Senior 

Supper Program consisting 

of soup, entrée and a drink in the 

cafeteria from Monday through 

Friday, served from 4:45-6:45 PM. 

The cost is $5.50. 

Regular Programs and 

Activities at the Senior 

Center 

Monday 

Flex, Firm: 8 a.m. ~ $2.00 per 

class 

Zumba: 9 a.m. ~ $2.00 per class 

Tai Chi: 10 a.m. ~ $2.00 per class 

Gentle Exercise: 10:45 a.m. ~ 

$2.00 per class 

Cribbage: 12:45 p.m. 

Handcrafters: 1 p.m. 

Tuesday 

Aerobics: 9 a.m. ~ $2.00 per class 

Square Dancing: 9-10:00 a.m. 

Bridge: 9:30 a.m. 

Pinochle: 10 a.m. 

Yoga for Everyone: 10 a.m. (sit or 

stand class) ~ $2.00 per class 

Line Dancing: all levels 1-2: p.m. 

Whist: 12:45 p.m. 

Wednesday 

Flex, Firm & Chi: 8 a.m. ~ $2.00 

per class 

Zumba: 9 a.m. ~ $2.00 per class 

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Computer Club: 1 p.m., all skill 

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Aerobics: 9 a.m. ~ $2.00 per class 

Contract Bridge: 9:30 a.m. 

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NATURE CALLS - The Cardinal’s Message 

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It’s that time of year again - 

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on us all and sends us back inside. 

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long since migrated, while other 

resident creatures have gone into 

hibernation. But Northern Cardinals 

stay put year round here 

in New England, and brighten 

up what can be a dreary winter 

landscape. Against a snowy 

backdrop, one can barely take 

their eyes off this crimson beauty. 

A fairly large sized songbird with 

a prominent crest and thick bill, 

the male sports the gorgeous red 

coat. The brownish gray colored 

female has a few red undertones, 

but has the same black face and 

orange bill as the male. We will 

have to wait to hear that beautiful 

cheery song of the cardinal 

until the springtime as the only 

songbird that sings their tunes 

year-round are the Carolina 

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life, and stay together year round 

and their life span is impressive 

– up to fifteen years. Bird watchers 

often report seeing the male 

collecting food and feeding his 

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which the male may bring to her. 

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covered, in a leafy mat. Next she 

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cardinal aside, there are many 

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to bring us a message. The Cherokee 

believe that the cardinal is 

the daughter of the sun. Legend 

holds that if you see a cardinal 

flying upward towards the sun, 

you will have good luck. Native 

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to be messengers from The 

Great Spirit, and were symbolic 

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monogamy. Others believe that 

cardinals appear when angels 

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hope, joy, health, rejuvenation 

and celebration. And for millions 

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they symbolize everlasting vitality. 

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meanings for different people, 

one can’t ignore that so many 

believe that the birds are in fact 

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messengers. While the specific 

author on the following story is 

unknown, the story is a beautiful 

one and well worth the read: 

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NY to New Jersey, it was like 

moving to the country. Through 

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of them, but she always talked 

about a single little red bird in 

particular and how beautiful she 

found it to be. The excitement 

she had when she saw the little 

red bird would lead to her calling 

the entire family over to the 

window. Everyone would come 

running and every time, the little 

red bird was nowhere to be seen. 

This completely drove her family 

insane and to the point of laughter. 

A long-standing joke was 

born — if anyone ever did see 

the little red bird they were going 

to be sure to put an end to all the 

madness! Time came and went, 

yet Maureen still, was the only 

one to ever see her little red bird. 

Sadly, Maureen passed 

away from cancer on February 

10, 1999. During the morning 

after her passing, the whole family 

was brought together. While 

sitting in the kitchen looking out 

the window a little red bird could 

be seen. Family from all over the 

house was called to the window 

— all eleven of them — her 5 

kids, 5 grandchildren, and sonin-law, 

came running in. The 

little red bird sat at the window 

that day, long enough for each 

and every one of them to finally 

see it. Gleaming with excitement, 

her grandkids exclaimed: 

“Look! It’s Nanny!!!”. The 

whole family became hysterical 

over the fact that there really was 

a little red bird, which was just 

given the name: “Nanny”. 

For 15 years the little 

red bird has seen their family 

through a lifetime. It has managed 

to become a token of love 

and a symbol of hope, through 

times of good and times of bad. 

Whatever is occurring in their 

lives, at any given moment, they 

are comforted by the thought 

of looking up and catching a 

glimpse of the little red bird. 

At the time of its return, from 

that moment on — “Look! It’s 

Nanny!” — will often be heard. 

Maureen Heyburn had a gift of 

Out and About 

being able to make anyone feel 

loved and without a single word 

needing to be said. It was in the 

way she listened, that she was 

able to express how much she 

truly cared about others. She 

was the heart and soul to most 

who knew her and she meant 

everything to her family. One 

of the many beautiful attributes 

to her story is that, Maureen, 

wore a cross and heart pendant 

around her neck on a little gold 

chain, for most of her adult life. 

When she passed on, her family 

gave her nieces little gold hearts 

to wear around their neck. They 

called them “Aunt Maureen’s 

heart”. Maureen’s heart was 

given for her after her death in 

such a beautiful way, but Maureen, 

gifted her own heart in a 

very profound way long before 

then — it was in the way of a 

little red bird. 

Amy Beaumont is a portrait photographer 

and freelance writer. She can 

be reached at abeaumontphotography@ 

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Chief Brooks: 

Always Above and Beyond 

On December 15, 2016, Norwood Police Chief William G. Brooks III 

handed over the reigns as president of the Massachusetts Chiefs of 

Police Association. For the past 12 months, Chief Brooks, in addition 

to his many duties as Chief of Police of Norwood, represented the men 

and women in blue for Massachusetts. Chief James DiGianvittorio, of 

Middleton PD, was sworn in as the new president by Attorney General 

Maura Healey. A big thank you to Chief Brooks for his dedication and 

best wishes for Chief DiGianvittorio in his new position. 

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For many of us, January brings vows of a newer slimmer you. We are bombarded with advertisements 

for a skinnier self by spring. Thoughts of (or in my case threats of) swimsuit season being, or lurking, just 

around the corner. 

A few years ago, I was a member of WOW in Norwood. It was always interesting to me to see the 

place jam packed in January but by the beginning of February people seemed to have disappeared- treadmill 

walking replaced with sitting, eating February’s Valentine’s Day chocolates. 

January is cold. February is colder. So you need an indoor gym membership-especially if you live in 

Norwood, Ma. 

And memberships are expensive. So what’s a smaller gal wanna be supposed to do? 

Well, first off stop making excuses. 

Norwood has a few things for the smaller person in all of us. 

The Civic Center offers exercise classes at different times. There is also a gym with equipment and 

weights. And the cost for a class is minimal. 

If you’re not a class kind of guy or gal, what about just walking instead of sitting? Something simple 

that costs little and can potentially get your weight and even your blood pressure down. 

Norwood High School has a beautiful, indoor walking track that for a minimal fee you can utilize. 

My goal this year is to get off the couch and moving. 

Recently, I quit the gym. I hadn’t gone in over a year yet had been paying forever-the thought was if I 

cancelled my membership I’d never go. The reality was, I was still paying and still not going. 

Like many, I work full time, feed, care for, and oftentimes clean up after the people I work with. My big 

plans on any weeknight are to be on the couch, clicker in hand by 7 p.m. I am tired and after a usually 

long, crazy, day, I just want to chill out. 

But because it is the New Year, I need to do something new. And it won’t be anything drastic like some 

crazy cleansing program or thirty day lemon and squash diet. 

The plan is to be healthier and hopefully a bit happier. I’m going to get off the couch and walk around 

Norwood High School’s track. I’m going to charge up my iPod, download my favorite 80’s tunes, grab 

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Social Security Notes 

WITH THE NEW YEAR 

COMES NEW CHANGES 

Monthly Social Security and 

Supplemental Security Income 

(SSI) benefits will see a slight increase 

in 2017. 

Some other adjustments that 

take effect in January of each year 

are based on the increase in average 

wages. Based on that increase, 

the maximum amount of earnings 

subject to the Social Security tax 

(taxable maximum) will increase 

to $127,200 from $118,500. Of 

the estimated 173 million workers 

who will pay Social Security taxes 

in 2017, about 12 million will pay 

more because of the increase in 

the taxable maximum. 

Thresholds for benefits will 

change slightly next year including 

the Substantial Gainful Activity 

(SGA), SSI Federal Payment Standard, 

and SSI Student Exclusion. 

Information about Medicare 

changes for 2017 are available 

at www.Medicare.gov. For some 

beneficiaries, their Social Security 

increase may be partially or completely 

offset by increases in Medicare 

premiums. 

The Social Security Act provides 

for how the Cost of Living 

Adjustment is calculated. To read 

more, please visit www.socialsecurity.gov/cola. 

Learn more about the resulting 

changes at our factsheet on 

the subject: www.socialsecurity. 

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GIFT TO CHILDREN IS 

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This is the season of caring. No 

matter your religion or belief, December 

is also considered a time 

to focus on the children we love. 

Whether we’re wrapping Santa’s 

gifts, buying Hanukkah treats, decorating 

the house in celebration 

of Kwanzaa, or volunteering for a 

toy drive, children add joy to the 

holiday season. And we at Social 

Security definitely know a thing or 

two about helping children. 

Often overlooked in the paperwork 

that prospective parents 

fill out in preparation for a child’s 

birth is an application for a Social 

Security number and card. Typically, 

the hospital will ask if you 

want to apply for a Social Security 

number for your newborn as part 

of the birth registration process. 

This is the easiest and fastest way 

to apply. The Social Security card 

typically arrives about a week to 

ten days after that little bundle of 

joy! You can learn about Social 

Security numbers for children by 

reading our publication, Social 

Security Numbers for Children, 

available at www.socialsecurity. 

gov/pubs. 

A child needs a Social Security 

number if he or she is going to 

have a bank account, if a relative is 

buying savings bonds for the child, 

if the child will have medical coverage, 

or if the child will receive 

government services. You’ll also 

need a Social Security number for 

a child to claim him or her on your 

tax returns. 

If you wait to apply, you will 

have to visit a Social Security office 

and you’ll need to: 

• Complete an Application For 

a Social Security Card (Form 

SS-5); 

• Show us original documents 

proving your child’s U.S. citizenship, 

age, and identity; and 

• Show us documents proving 

your identity. 

Remember, a child age 12 or 

older requesting an original Social 

Security number must appear 

in person for the interview, even 

though a parent or guardian will 

sign the application on the child’s 

behalf. 

Children with disabilities are 

among our most vulnerable citizens. 

Social Security is dedicated 

to helping those with qualifying 

disabilities and their families 

through the Supplemental Security 

Income (SSI) program. To 

qualify for SSI: 

• The child must have a physical 

or mental condition, or a 

combination of conditions, resulting 

in “marked and severe 

functional limitations.” This 

means that the condition(s) 

must severely limit your child’s 

activities; 

• The child’s condition(s) must 

be severe, last for at least 12 

months, or be expected to result 

in death; 

• If your child’s condition(s) does 

not result in “marked and severe 

limitations,” or does not 

result in those limitations lasting 

for at least 12 months, your 

child will not qualify for SSI; 

and 

• The child must not be working 

and earning more than 

$1,090 a month in 2016. (This 

amount usually changes every 

year.) If he or she is working 

and earning that much money, 

your child will not be eligible 

for benefits. 

Learn the details about benefits 

for children by reading our 

publication, Benefits for Children 

with Disabilities, available at www. 

socialsecurity.gov/pubs. 

Visit www.socialsecurity.gov/ 

people/kids to learn more about 

all we do to care for children. Caring 

for the next generation is a 

central part of securing today and 

tomorrow, during the holidays and 

all year long. 

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Norwood Family Shares Special Memories 

The Haglund Family of Norwood 

hosted their 6th Annual 

Teddy Bear Tea in memory of 

their Aunt Maureen and Uncle 

Everett, in October. Olivia, 16, 

and Isabel, 14, with their parents, 

collected teddy bears in 

honor of this special aunt and 

uncle who brought the girls to 

the Teddy Bear Tea held at the 

Ritz Carlton in Boston each 

year. The girls donated a portion 

of the teddy bears to Norwood 

Hospital’s Emergency and 

Pediatric Departments and the 

remainder to the Dana Farber 

Cancer Institute in Boston. 

Pictured left to right: Jennifer 

Larrabee, RN, Pediatric Nurse 

Manager; Dr. Erin Walsh, Pediatrician, 

MassGeneral for 

Children; Pam Reilly, RN, 

Emergency Department; Kimberly 

Bassett, President; Jennifer 

Haglund, Olivia Haglund; 

Isabel Haglund; Brian Haglund; 

and Kimberly Kelley, Communications 

Director. 

Norwood Public Schools Superintendent Jim Hayden's Message of Tolerance 

To Norwood Parents, 

This fall our children experienced 

a national election like no 

other with a constant barrage of 

television commercials that challenged 

our sense of decency and 

view of America. Regardless of 

our party affiliation we were left 

wondering how our children would 

react to this year’s political process. 

This week after the election across 

the country and here in Norwood 

we have witnessed various signs of 

hatred and bigotry in the form of 

swastikas (Train Station) and insults 

to minority groups. Some of 

our students have experimented 

with these behaviors and the adults 

in our schools have reacted quickly 

to stop any harassment. Victims 

have been counseled, perpetrators 

disciplined and redirected and bystanders 

taught how to intervene. 

These instances are small in number 

but not something we want to 

continue. 

I have spent this week talking 

with principals, staff members and 

students to measure their emotional 

health and resilience. The 

good news is that we have children 

who care about each other, adults 

who are attuned to your children’s 

needs, and school routines and activities 

that kids love participating 

in every day. We held a special session 

at the High School Thursday 

afternoon led by Dean Colleen 

Cormier to discuss how students 

were feeling after the elections, 

collectively decide on the core values 

that can unite the school community 

and what action steps they 

should take as members of the 

Student Council, Global Citizens 

Club or concerned high school 

students. During the 45 minute 

discussion, students mentioned 

wanting to feel safe, be able to 

voice their opinions without tearing 

down someone else’s ideas, not 

letting social media discussions get 

derailed into name calling, threats 

or crossing the line and having the 

sense to not make jokes at another 

expense. The core values of this 

group were Respect, Acceptance, 

Support, Empathy, Love, Walking 

Away, Not fighting fire with fire 

and Be the bigger person – BE A 

LEADER. After a role play of how 

to handle a name calling situation, 

the group is thinking about how to 

start a “Campaign of Kindness” 

and “What can we do to make 

our school better”. This voluntary 

meeting of over 60 students 

was so encouraging to witness. We 

have some wonderful students with 

powerful ideas and intentions. On 

Tuesday, November 29th High 

School students will spend the day 

in a special school culture building 

activity called Challenge Day 

( www.challengeday.org ). It will be 

a day of breaking down barriers 

between various groups to gain a 

better understanding of one another 

and build a school culture of 

acceptance. 

Our Middle School has frequent 

sessions during the daily 

Mustang block experiencing evidence-based 

discussions and learning 

tolerance of differing opinions. 

Some of the ideas for these activities 

come from the Join the Debates 

curriculum found at this website 

http://www.jointhedebates.org/ 

which features Norwood High 

School students demonstrating 

debating and listening skills. This 

Tuesday, the Coakley Teen Speak 

Out group will experience another 

training session around mentoring 

fellow students in tolerance and 

friendship activities that foster a 

positive school culture. The Middle 

School teaching staff works daily to 

model tolerance and find ways to 

foster healthy class discussions and 

is complimented by the Different 

But Equal Club that meets after 

school. Additionally, our elementary 

schools follow an Open Circle 

model that examines friendship, 

sharing, teamwork and appreciation 

of one another’s differences. 

Each school highlights a variety of 

activities that promote the type of 

values our High School students 

mentioned at their meeting. 

Please know that your child’s 

emotional well being and safety is 

our first priority and that we will 

not allow incidents of intimidation 

and harassment based on 

race, ethnicity, gender, religion, or 

sexual identity to take place in our 

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speak with your child’s teacher or 

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www.norwood.k12.ma.us/about/ 

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January 4 

Norwood Public Schools 

Reopen after Winter Recess 


National Alliance for Mental 

Illness Monthly Meeting 

Riverside Clubhouse, 595 

Pleasant St. 

6 p.m. 

The South Norfolk Alliance 

for Mental Illness is composed 

of families who find mutual 

support and join together 

to advocate for their loved 

ones. Participants are invited 

to a light dinner followed by 

a combined meeting with 

Clubhouse participants. In 

case of inclement weather, 

the meeting will align with 

Norwood Public Schools. 

If schools are closed, the 

meeting will be cancelled. For 

more information, call Ray at 

508-668-2941. 


Winter Farmer's Market 

Norwood VFW, Post 2452, 

193 Dean St. 

10 a.m.-2 p.m. 

Check out the Norwood 

Winter Farmer's Market! 

Same great fresh produce and 

vegetables as the summer, 

but also a variety of food and 

craft vendors. Drop by and 

enjoy some fresh, local food 

and handmade items! 

VFW Meat Raffle 


193 Dean St. 

1-4 p.m. 

The price for each drawing 

is only $2 and 10 drawings 

are conducted each Saturday. 

A prebuy for $20 is available 

during the week at the Post 

and allows for entrance in all 

10 drawings. The winners 

of the pre-buys need not 

be present to win. The 

prizes include sirloin steak 

tips, sausage, ground sirloin 

burgers, center cut pork 

chops, whole or cut chicken, 

ground sirloin burgers, 

chicken wings, and much 

more. The drawings also 

include 50/50 money raffles. 

The Meat Raffle is open to 

the public. 


Books & Brews: Author 

Lauren Clark 

Morrill Memorial Library 

6:30 p.m. 

Rescheduled from November, 

Calendar of Events 

2016. deepen your 

appreciation for the perfect 

pint with a presentation by 

Lauren Clark, author of 

“Crafty Bastards: Beer in New 

England from the Mayflower 

to Modern Day.” Lauren 

Clark is a journalist and 

former bartender and brewer. 

She is the former editorin-chief 

of Take Magazine 

in New England, and her 

articles have appeared in the 

New York Times, The Boston 

Globe, Jane, and Yankee 

Magazine. Clark is also the 

founder of drinkboston.com. 

Registration is required; visit 

the library, call 781-269- 

0200 x110 or 222, or visit 

norprograms@minlib.net. 


Women's Business 

Networking Meeting 

The Women's Business 

Networking (WBN) group 

is a non-profit organization 

for women in business or 

residents of Norwood and 

surrounding towns. The 

group meets two mornings 

per month and in addition to 

providing referral business, 

the women share and support 

business ideas and community 

events/fundraisers. If you 

would like more information, 

email wbnofnorwood@gmail. 

com. 

American Red Cross Blood 

Drive 

Central Auto Team, 56 Bos.- 

Prov. Hgwy. (Rte. 1) 

9 a.m.-2 p.m. 


Pre-Pregnancy Planning 

Seminar 

Norwood Hospital 

6 p.m. 

Obstetrician and 

Gynecologist, Alice H. 

Shen, MD will discuss 

preparing for a healthy 

pregnancy, including good 

nutrition, fitness programs, 

immunizations, vitamin 

supplements and ovulation. 

A light supper will be served. 

Reserve your spot by calling 

781-278-6024. 

Freemasonry in Norwood: 

Unlocking a Legacy 


7 p.m. 

Freemasons in Norwood 

are marking the 100-year 

anniversary of the Masonic 

Building, on Day St., where 

a few months ago they 

recovered a time capsule 

that had been placed under 

the cornerstone during the 

building’s 1916 dedication. 

Learn about the men behind 

the photos, documents, and 

news stories that have been 

preserved in the capsule for 

more than a century. To sign 

up, call 781-769-0200, x110 

or 222, email norprograms@ 

minlib.net, or visit the library. 

Contents from the time 

capsule will be on display 

in the lobby of the Morrill 

Memorial Library from 

January 4-30, 2017. 


Children's Pre-Engineering 

Workshop 

Norwood Civic Center 

3 p.m. 

Imaginations run wild this 

afternoon creating engineerdesigned 

projects, such as 

boats, bridges, mazes and 

motorized cars with LEGO! 

For grades K-2, with the 

guidance of an experienced 

Play-Well instructor. For 

grades K-2. Cost is $25. Sign 

up at the Civic Center. 

Coakley Middle School 6th 

Grade Winter Concert 

Coakle Middle School 

Auditorium 

7 p.m. 

6th grade choral and 

instrumental students will 

perform. 

'The Future of Energy' Film 

Presentation 


7 p.m. 

This award-winning 

documentary takes you 

on a guided tour through 

Greensburg, KS where 

a tornado struck in 2007 

and annihilated most of its 

buildings. Undaunted, the 

community decided to rebuild 

using 100% renewable wind 

energy. Their inspiring 

example highlights the 

necessity of implementing 

similar progressive actions 

through the world. To sign 

up for this event, call 781- 

769-0200, x110 or 222, email 

norprograms@minlib.net, or 

stop by the library. 




193 Dean St. 

10 a.m.-2 p.m. 




vegetables as the summer, 

but also a variety of food and 

craft vendors. Drop by and 

enjoy some fresh, local food 

and handmade items! 



193 Dean St. 

1-4 p.m. 












burgers, center cut pork 

chops, whole or cut chicken, 

ground sirloin burgers, 

chicken wings, and much 

more. The drawings also 

include 50/50 money raffles. 

The Meat Raffle is open to 

the public. 

Making Winter Warmer at 

the Library 


10 a.m.2 p.m. 

Help make 100 warm fleece 

scarves to be donated to local 

homeless shelters. No sewing 

experience or registration 

is necessary. If you cannot 

attend, please consider 

dropping off some snacks 

for the workers or a yard or 

two of fleece. This event is 

not appropriate for younger 

children as there will be pins 

and scissors involved. For 

more information, email 

Susan at Sewstainability: 

sustain@tgryes.org. 


Martin Luther King Day 

Norwood Public Schools, 

Civic Center, Morrill 

Memorial Library and 

Municipal offices closed 

Norwood Junior Women's 

Club Monthly Meeting 

Conrad's 

7:30 p.m. 

Looking for an opportunity to 

socialize, network, and make a 

difference in the community? 

The Norwood Junior 

Woman’s Club (NWJC) is a 

non-profit group consisting 

of women who either reside 

or own businesses in the town 

of Norwood. The group 

is dedicated to community 

improvement by enhancing 

the lives of others through 

volunteer services. For more 

info visit website at www. 

NorwoodJWC.org. 


Stephen Collins; 'Comedy, 

Satire and Farce' 


7 p.m. 

In his latest show, 

performer Stephen Collins 

presents,"Comedy, Satire, 

and Farce," an examination 

of the comic genre which 

often contains elements 

of satire and/or farce. In 

addition to an excerpt from 

Aristophanes, the piece also 

includes poetry, plays, and a 

passage from a novel. Writers 

included are Swift, Marvel, 

Hardy, Moliere, Parker, St. 

Vincent Millay, and Sinclair 

Lewis. Come and share some 

laughs. To sign up, email 

norprograms@minlib.net, call 

781-769-0200, x110 or 222, 

or stop by the library. 


Fireside Reads 


10 a.m. 

Librarians Beth Goldman 

and Margot Sullivan offer 

a fun book review program 

and discuss a variety of titles 

that they hope will strike 

someone’s fancy. Their 

presentation includes, 

biographies, history, fiction, 

travel, mystery, and always a 

cookbook or two. Participants 

are also asked to share 

their recommendations. No 

registration is necessary. If 

inclement weather please call 

781-769-0200 x110. 

Fireside Reads 

Memorial Library 

7 p.m. 

Librarians Beth Goldman 

and Margot Sullivan offer 

a fun book review program 

and discuss a variety of titles 

that they hope will strike 

someone’s fancy. Their 

presentation includes, 

biographies, history, fiction, 

travel, mystery, and always a 

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cookbook or two. Participants 

are also asked to share 

their recommendations. No 

registration is necessary. If 

inclement weather please call 

781-769-0200 x110. 

Norwood Fine Arts Orchestra 

Night 

Norwood High School, Paul 

Alberta Performing Arts 

Center 

7 p.m. 

Grades 4-12 orchestra 

students will be performing. 




193 Dean St. 

10 a.m.-2 p.m. 




vegetables as the summer, but 

also a variety of food and craft 

vendors. Drop by and enjoy 

some fresh, local food and 

handmade items! 



193 Dean St. 

1-4 p.m. 












burgers, center cut pork chops, 

whole or cut chicken, ground 

sirloin burgers, chicken 

wings, and much more. The 

drawings also include 50/50 

money raffles. The Meat 

Raffle is open to the public. 

Comedy Night with Steve 

Sweeney 

Norwood Theatre 

7:30 p.m. 

Steve Sweeney will be joined 

by supporting comedians Sean 

Sullivan and Jessica Casciano. 

Steve Sweeney was born in 

Charlestown and is considered 

a legendary Boston comedian 

known as a master of dialects 

and character voices. Tickets 

are $28 for adults, $25 for 

seniors and $33 for premium 

seats. To purchase tickets, 

call 781-551-9000, visit www. 

norwoodstage.com or the box 

office, Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-12 

p.m. and 3-5 p.m. 


Women's Business 

Networking Meeting 

The Women's Business 

Networking (WBN) group is 

a non-profit organization for 

women in business or residents 

of Norwood and surrounding 

towns. The group meets two 

mornings per month and in 

addition to providing referral 

business, the women share 

and support business ideas 

and community events/ 

fundraisers. If you would 

like more information, email 

wbnofnorwood@gmail.com. 


Norwood Fine Arts Festival 

of Bands 

Norwood High School, 

Gymnasium 

7 p.m. 

Grades 4-12 band students 

will be performing. 


Parents Night Out 


6-9 p.m. 

Parents can enjoy an evening 

out shopping or relaxing while 

the kids spend a fun time with 

the Civic Center staff! For 

grades 1-5. Cost is $10 per 

child. 

Family Bingo Night 


6:30 p.m. 

Entrance fee includes all 

playing needs towards 

prizes throughout the night! 

Walk-ins are welcome, 

but pre-registration is 

required to be guaranteed 

participation. Children must 

be accompanied by an adult. 

Cost is $10 per family. Sign up 

at the Civic Center. 




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1-4 p.m. 


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Norwood Sports 

Norwood Girls Hoop Captains 

by Christopher Tremblay 

Since they stepped onto the 

court three years ago for Norwood, 

this year’s captains Krista Bradley, 

Meg Reen and Ally Copponi have 

been part of a Mustang team that 

has gone 44-21, grabbing three 

tournament berths with a seeding 

no higher than 10. Although the 

records have continued to improve 

and the seedings in the Division 2 

South Tournament have dropped 

over the three campaigns, the trio 

and their teammates have not 

been all that successful. Norwood 

has found themselves pretty much 

on the losing end all three years. 

As freshman, the trio was 

knocked off by Sharon 47-45 in 

the first round, the following year 

it was Hingham sending them 

home 53-50. Last winter, the Mustangs 

were able to get by Hingham 

in the first round with a 43-40 

win, but fell to Randolph in yet 

another close tournament game 

64-60 in the Quarter Finals. The 

trio would like nothing more than 

to eclipse last year’s performance 

and leave the Norwood program 

in good shape for the younger girls 

moving their way up. 

While the Mustangs have been 

improving year by year, the squad 

did lose five seniors to graduation, 

and while that is rather the norm, 

three of those five were not only 

starters on last year’s team, but 

main contributors on the court. 

“We lost some big time players 

from last year’s team,” Copponi 

said. “In order to be successful 

again this year, we’re going to have 

to step it up in practice and then 

bring that energy to the court.” 

Bradley not only agreed with 

her tri-captain, but believes the 

Mustangs have the horses to do 

just that. 

“We defiantly have some experienced 

players coming back this 

year to fill in those roles,” Bradley 

said. “In addition, we have a lot 

of younger players (three freshmen 

and a sophomore) who have 

seemed to buy into the program.” 

Although the team has only 

been practicing for a short period 

of time at this writing, the younger 

athletes are not only working 

hard but trying to make a name 

for themselves. Surprisingly, the 

captains, as well as the Mustang 

coach, have seen potential already 

and believe that working with 

them will only make them better. 

“I have been pleasantly surprised 

at what has come out this 

year,” Norwood Coach Amy Lepley 

said. “It’s only two days into 

practice but everyone has been 

competitive day in and day out. 

No one is letting up and they keep 

it up the entire practice.” 

As the intensity is taking control 

of the entire team in practice, 

Norwood is going to have to 

bring it to the floor if they are to 

once again venture into the State 

Tournament. One major issue 

the Mustangs are going to have 

to overcome is height. Copponi is 

currently the tallest Norwood athlete 

at 5’10” to take the court and 

she knows she has an uphill battle 

with the other teams in the league 

when it comes to controlling the 

post and grabbing those precious 

rebounds. 

“We’re one of the smallest 

teams in the Dual Valley Conference 

(DVC) and Ally knows she is 

going to have to work hard,” Lepley 

said. “We do have some girls 

who are capable of adjusting to 

this role and along with these three 

captains, who have been with the 

team since their freshmen year, 

they bring a wealth of experience 

to the court.” 

Despite not possessing the 

height that some of the other girls 

in the league have, Copponi will 

be looked upon to not only be a 

good role model in teaching the 

Pictured left to right: Captains Krista Bradley, Meg Reen and Ally Copponi 

younger girls, but one that will be 

able to haul down double digit 

rebounds for the team each and 

every contest. 

As the Coach looks to forwards 

Copponi and Bradley to drive this 

team, subsequently it will be Reen, 

the team’s point guard and a Norwood 

1,000 point scorer, to lead 

the team down the court. 

“As the team’s point guard, I 

need to be vocal on the court," 

Reen said. "Last year, it was easier 

with the help of the seniors, but 

this year that role is solely mine. 

Losing Maura O’Neil (a big scoring 

threat) leaves some big shoes to 

fill, but I feel that I am capable of 

filling that role. It’s a good opportunity 

for me to grow some more.” 

Reen, along with Copponi and 

Bradley, are hoping to once again 

run through the DVC with some 

positive results and venture into 

the Division 2 South Tournament 

with a handful of home games. 

The trio is not only hoping to 

leave Norwood with a feeling of 

success and accomplishment, but 

one which leaves the younger girls 

in a good place for the future of 

the program. 

“The DVC is always a strong 

league and there is never a day 

off," Lepley said. "We cannot play 

down to anybody and I know that 

these three girls are going to give it 

everything they have." 

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Norwood Girls Track Captains 

by Christopher Tremblay 

Norwood indoor track captains 

Fiona Jordan and Kelly Blake 

both began running for the same 

reason, their fathers, now in their 

final winter campaign, the duo is 

looking to hand their knowledge 

to the younger girls on the team, 

while still trying to accomplish 

something for themselves before 

they leave. 

“I had always enjoyed running 

when I was younger, but I decided 

to run track because my dad had 

run track in high school and I 

wanted to follow in his footsteps," 

Jordan said. "It really hit me when 

I was watching the Olympics and 

thought that I really wanted to do 

that. As a younger runner, I always 

looked up to the captains, now I 

get to influence the younger athletes.” 

Blake’s origination was somewhat 

similar. 

“I had run before high school 

as my dad was a runner, so I ran 

with him and when some friends 

were going to try-out for cross 

country I decided to go along with 

them,” Blake said. “I had already 

been named a captain of the cross 

country team so I wasn’t excited 

when I was named for the track 

team. I lead the distance team and 

hope to be a help to the new girls 

on the team and encourage them 

to stick with it. “ 

While the two captains are not 

only looking to help the younger 

girls with their progression on the 

track, they are also looking to improve 

their skills as well before they 

leave their Mustang teammates 

behind after graduation – both 

want to advance into the State 

Tournament in their individual 

events. Blake would like to qualify 

for at least the 1-mile and possibly 

the 2-mile; while Jordan, who has 

already qualified for the 200 in the 

spring season as well as the 400 in 

her freshman season, would like to 

earn passage into the tournament 

as a 300 meter sprinter. 

“The qualifying time in the 

mile is 5:30 and my personal best 

is 5:49," Blake said. "Nineteen seconds 

doesn’t seem like a lot, but it’s 

a lot more than it seems. I’m hoping 

that I can get my time down 

to where I can qualify, especially 

since I’m coming off a good cross 

country season.” 

Prior to indoor track, Blake 

was a member of the Norwood 

cross country team where she set 

the Norwood course record with a 

time of 19:26. 

“Going in I felt confident 

in the way I was running but I 

didn’t know how well I was actually 

doing (time wise),” Blake said. 

“Going into the race my goal was 

to break 20 minutes, breaking the 

school course record was a bonus.” 

Norwood Track Coach Jessica 

Long sees a different person in 

Blake this winter and firmly believes 

that she can qualify for the 

tournament. 

“Her goal is to qualify for both 

the 1 and 2 mile events with the 

1-mile definitely obtainable and in 

reach,” Long said. “This year, she 

is driven and we have absolutely 

seen this during our very first 

practice. She’s light-years ahead of 

where she finished last winter and 

has that fire in her eyes. I think she 

was upset last year that she didn’t 

meet her goals.” 

Jordan is hoping to participate 

in the 300 on the state level in the 

hopes that she can land a college 

scholarship. 

“Through the years I’ve grown 

as a runner developing my form 

and mental techniques,” Jordan 

said, “As a senior I’m looking at 

colleges and figured that if I could 

qualify to take part in the state 

tournament more schools could 

see me running and maybe get 

recruited.” 

In addition to running the 300 

during the winter track season, 

Jordan, a sprinter, also runs the 

600 and 4x4 relay. As a freshman, 

Jordan took part in the state 

tournament in the 400 during the 

spring and the 4x2 relay in the 

winter. 

“It’s not unheard of as a 

freshman qualifying for the state 

tournament, but it was very intimidating,” 

Jordan said. “I knew 

a lot of the girls I was running 

against were a lot older than I was 

and had already beaten me during 

the season, but it was definitely 

a cool experience. I had learned 

from that and when I qualified 

during my sophomore year it was 

that much easier and I was more 

prepared.” 

Jordan can help the team in 

many different events and although 

her goal is to advance into 

the state tournament in the 300, 

she’ll do just about any event that 

is asked of her. 

“Fiona is a very diverse athlete 

who can do a lot for us,” the Norwood 

coach said. “She has a lot of 

talent and is one of the most mentally 

tough athletes I’ve coached 

and will do whatever is best for the 

team. She can do the 300, 600, 55 

m hurdle, long jump and is a big 

part of our relay teams.” 

The senior captain agreed with 

her coach. 

“In terms of the team, I’ll 

honestly do whatever I need to 

do,” Jordan said. “Running is an 

individual sport, but you still run 

as a team. I’ll do anything to help 

the team out as long as it doesn’t 

interfere with my event.” 

Blake and Jordan will both be 

looking to earn passage into the 

tournament this winter on an individual 

aspect, but will also be 

looking to guide the Mustangs 

throughout the Bay State Conference 

while teaching the younger 

runners. 

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and very goodlooking, 

if I do say 

so myself. I LOVE 

other cats and 

being a family 

member. I am enjoying 

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of my feline 

friends’ company 

in foster. May I 

please be a friend 

for your feline? I 

usually lay on my 

foster’s bed at night and am always where the excitement is. 

However, I just haven’t decided if I want to become a true 

companion (though the option is not off the table). Make an 

appointment to meet me at my foster home. 

Meet Brooke! 

I am still showing the volunteers my true colors as I adjust 

to my new environment, 

but I was 

quite a love in my 

previous home. To 

say I have lived with 

other cats is an understatement. 

I don’t 

think there is any cat 

that I could not get 

to like me or who I 

would not accept. 

I'm super sweet and 

can't wait to find my 

forever home! After 

my human mom 

passed away, I was 

lucky to be taken in by the family, and am now ready to be 

adopted. Aren't I pretty? I'm a spayed female, about a year 

and a half young, available at the Petco adoption center in 

Norwood. 

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Remember me? I'm still here waiting to go to my forever 

home. My 

elderly owner 

passed away. We 

were very close. 

I was taken in 

by other family 

members that 

were not able 

to take me with 

them when they 

moved. I like to 

be patted, and I 

get along with people as well as other cats. Come visit me at 

the adoption center! 

Find out about all our cats at the Norwood Petco adoption 

center and in foster homes, and fill out a no-obligation 

application on our website. Indicate the cat you’re interested 

in, or let us help you find a great match! baystateanimals.org 

Visit our cats in the Petco adoption center anytime during 

store hours: M-Sat 9-9 p.m., Sun 10 a.m.-7 p.m. 

To interact with a potential new member of the family, 

visit when a volunteer is on duty. We’re happy to introduce 

you! Usual hours are: 

Contact us if you'd like to confirm: info@baystateanimals.org 

Keys to Health: The Dangers of Xylitol 

Xylitol is a sweetener sometimes used in foods, such as 

some peanut butters and chewing gums. While it is considered 

OK for humans to ingest, non-primates process Xylitol 

differently, and it can cause your pet serious harm. In the 

past five years, the Pet Poison Helpline has received over 

1500 calls for Xylitol poisoning. 

Humans and non-primates process Xylitol differently, 

and it can cause your pet serious harm. In the past five 

years, the Pet Poison Helpline has received over 1500 calls 

for Xylitol poisoning. 

• A quick biology review: The pancreas regulates blood 

sugar levels by releasing insulin. 

• Xylitol doesn't stimulate insulin in humans, but it does 

- in large amounts, and very quickly - in non-primates. 

Within ten minutes to an hour, this causes low blood 

sugar, or hypoglycemia, which can be extremely dangerous 

to your pet. 

• Some brands of gum contain one gram per piece, 

which means your pet can suffer from severe hypoglycemia 

after eating only two pieces, and ten pieces can 

cause liver failure. 

• Symptoms show within 15-30 minutes and include 

vomiting, weakness, walking like drunk, depression, 

tremors, seizures, and coma. Immediate medical attention 

is essential. 

• Read the Ingredients: CAUTION to pet owners who 

add peanut butter to treats, toys, and other items 

for dogs: some now contain Xylitol. 

• Contact the Pet Poison Helpline (800-213-6680) 

or your vet right away if you think your pet has ingested 

any potential poisons, and never assume if 

HUMANS can eat it, our pets can! 

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DONATIONS WELCOMED! 

• We always need litter for our adoption center. We use 

Petco’s scoopable brand. We have empty refillable 

Petco litter containers at the adoption center at the 

Norwood Petco that you can fill from the store litter 

section. 

• We also need canned and hard food for the feral 

colonies our volunteers look after. Please drop off all 

donations of food to our “shed” at 47 Windsor Rd., 

Norwood...do not leave these items at the adoption 

center. 

• Good old checks are also quite welcomed - they can 

help defray expenses. 

• For more information, and additional items needed, 

please see our website: baystateanimals.org 

CONTACT US Reach out to Bay State 

Animal Cooperative, Inc. if you need pet 

care assistance, are surrendering a loved 

one, seeking some advice, or want to add 

a furry feline friend to your family. You 

can reach us at info@baystateanimals.org 

or check us out at baystateanimals.org or 

facebook.com/BSAC09. Visit our adoptable 

cats at the Norwood Petco Adoption 

Center! We are always seeking volunteers 

for our adoption center, foster care, fundraising, 

and transportation. 

Currently seeking a place to call our 

very own to better assist us in rescuing 

cats and caring for terminal, behavioral, 

or just plain “harder” to adopt felines. We 

come across these cases way too often! If 

you know of anyone with space to donate, 

PLEASE reach out to us. 

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According to the Norfolk 

County Registry of Deeds, November, 

2016 continued the 

steady stream of real estate sales 

and lending activity, however, 

sale prices did experience a slip 

dip in Norfolk County. 

“The number of property 

transactions increased by 

a healthy 12% in November, 

compared to the same period 

in 2015," Registrar William P. 

O'Donnell said. "A total of 1,563 

deeds were recorded versus 1,395 

in November 2015. However, 

what was a little surprising was a 

small but noticeable 4% decrease 

in the average sale price of residential 

and commercial property. 

The average real estate sale price 

for the month of November was 

$721,968. However, total sales 

volume, again both residential 

and commercial, increased by 

5% to $679 million.” 

The number of mortgages 

also showed positive results 

throughout the County increasing 

by 37% in November, 2016 

as compared to November of 

2015. These figures could have 

been influenced by continually 

historic low interest rates. 

Mortgage financing, however, 

showed a significant 25% drop at 

$1.78 billion in November, but 

that could be explained by three 

commercial transactions totaling 

$550 million in November, 2015. 

Another encouraging realty 

note in the county was the decline 

in foreclosure deeds. There 

were 19 deeds in November 

compared to 24 last year. Notice 

to foreclose also decreased significantly 

by 40% with only 52 

notices filed. 

“These foreclosure figures 

are encouraging news,” noted 

O’Donnell, “However, we can’t 

simply focus on statistics, without 

realizing the human impact that 

results from a foreclosure filing. 

Clearly, some of our neighbors 

continue to face economic hardship. 

My office remains committed 

to partnering with Quincy 

Community Action Programs 

at (508) 598-0950 and NeighborWorks 

Southern Mass at 

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(508) 587-0950 x-46 to ensure 

homeowners who have received 

a Notice to Foreclose Mortgage 

from a lender are getting the help 

they need. Another option is to 

call the Massachusetts Attorney 

General’s HomeCorps program 

at (617) 573-5333.” 

While November was a good 

month for transactions, as interest 

rates creep up, the real estate 

market may adjust accordingly. 

Sellers may find homebuyers 

with reduced budgets which may 

force a lower listing price. 

"Lending activity continues 

its acceleration, which is good for 

the real estate market," Registrar 

O'Donnell said. "As I have previously 

stated, an uptick in interest 

rates could cause a chilling effect 

on both real estate sales and lending. 

For now, however, we will accept 

the good news seen in the 

November data while we keep a 

watchful eye on what the Federal 

Reserve will do with regards to 

interest rates.” 

The Norfolk County Registry 

of Deeds, located at 649 

High St., Dedham, is the principal 

office for real property in 

Norfolk County. The Registry 

is a resource for homeowners, 

title examiners, mortgage lenders, 

municipalities and others 

with a need for secure, accurate, 

accessible land record information. 

Residents in need of assistance 

can contact the Registry of 

Deeds Customer Service Center 

via telephone at (781) 461-6101, 

or on the web at www.norfolkdeeds.org. 

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