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Page 2 Norwood Local Town Pages www.localtownpages.com September 2018 CHIEF continued from page 1 district fire chief for the City of Boston; Charles Doody, fire chief for the Town of Canton; Mary Beth Bernard, assistant town manager for the Town of Foxboro; Paul Flanagan, Winthrop Fire Chief; and Michelle Pizzi O’Brien. There were 30 applicants for the job, some out of state and several internal candidates. The committee conducted interviews and narrowed the pool of candidates to three finalists. Mazzucco conducted interviews of the three finalists, along with Assistant General Manager Bernie Cooper and Norwood Police Chief William Brooks. Marine Corps League “Once a Marine, Always a Marine” Norfolk County Detachment Meetings held 3rd Tuesday of each month (except July and August) 7PM Norwood V.F.W., 193 Dean Street, Norwood, MA 02062 For Membership Info contact Bill Maguire 617.710.6722 New England “There was real quality talent that applied for this position,” Mazzucco said. “All three were solid, dynamic candidates. Each gave very thoughtful, logical answers to all questions that were posed.” In the end, it was Morrice’s vision for the department and his solid strategic plan that were the deciding factors. “All things considered, George is the best candidate to take us to the next level and build the future of the department,” Mazzucco said. So, who is George Morrice and what is his strategic plan for the department? That’s not easy to answer, since Morrice is not Flower Power * * * * WE’VE GOT THE POWER * * * * Weddings • Funerals • Bar/Bat Mitzvahs Recitals • Special Events • Delivery We do flowers for funerals flowerpower.ym@gmail.com www.facebook.com/flowerpower106 781 • 762 • 1176 Nahatan Place Shopping Center 111 Lenox St., Unit 106 • Norwood Inc. Ballistic Services Instant cash paid for your valuable firearms. Call today for a confidential consultation 508-381-0230 • www.neballistic.com comfortable talking about himself or his accomplishments. He does say he is happily married with four children and that family is very important to him. He describes himself as a “family man.” Anything else? He grew up in Norwood, went to Norwood schools, graduated from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and is a licensed electrician. “I didn’t plan to go into the fire service,” Morrice said. “I took the civil service test at the insistence of my mother and got my EMT license. Sometime later I got a call from Fire Chief Thomas Barry offering me a job as a firefighter.” Morrice has never looked back! “I had really good mentors over the years,” Morrice continued. “They taught the practical skills needed to be a firefighter. For example, they would set up situations in buildings that were slated to be torn down or rehabbed, showing the proper way to knock down a door or cut a hole in the floor. It was great in-house training. I also got to take classes around the state. At that time, there was no Fire Academy.” Morrice is currently the shift commander of Group 1, where he organizes personnel for operations. His job requires that he assign 14 people to two fire engines, a ladder truck, two ambulances (one with advanced paramedics, the other with basic EMTs) and the command vehicle. He is currently shadowing Chief Greeley to learn the administrative aspects of the chief ’s job as well. His frontline experience, both with fighting fires and providing emergency medical services, will be a great asset in moving the department forward. Asked about the strategic plan mentioned by Mazzucco, Morrice declined to answer. “I don’t want to put anything out to the newspaper before discussing it with members of the department,” Morrice said. Fair enough. However, he was willing to discuss some of the challenges he sees coming. “There are a number of senior officers and a department chief who are retiring soon. Within the next two years, we are going to lose a lot of experience. I want to work toward a seamless transition so we can continue to serve and support the people in Norwood.” He also sees the rapid changes in technology as both a challenge and a vehicle to meet future challenges. “We have a great EMS program here in Norwood,” Morrice said. “We could grow that. We need to continually improve training, learn new skills and new methods of doing things.” He also talked about revamping the dispatch center using input from current dispatchers, and forming a committee to design features on the new engine that the department will purchase, scaling down the size of the vehicle, and adding technology improvements. He would like to improve access to grant money, possibly sending two firefighters to a course on grant writing that the Fire Academy now offers. “With grant money, we would ultimately be able to improve equipment and systems,” Morrice said. Throughout our interview, Morrice repeatedly stated that “We’re here to help people and serve this community.” When asked what he would like to achieve during his tenure as fire chief, Morrice answered confidently. “Every chief brings something that makes the department better. I’d like to leave the department better than I found it,” Morrice said. 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September 2018 Norwood Local Town Pages www.localtownpages.com Page 3 A Guide for Going Back to School Kara Shea With Summer coming to a close and the school year fast approaching, a common struggle that many families face, is getting children back into a routine. In order to ease the transition from fun in the sun to studying in school, look no further but this article. Below, are a few tips and tricks for making going back to school a better experience for the whole family. Writing down a set schedule for morning and night time activities could aide in the transition. According to The Child Mind Institute, “having an easy-to-reference schedule, maybe with pictures, can engage your child and provide a wonderful visual guide for what they need to do next.” Checking off the steps mentally could ultimately mean less of a hassle for parents. Instead of repeating different actions over-and-over, the child will already be equipped with the information needed to get ready. Speaking of being equipped, back to school shopping is usually a must for families. Organizing school supplies is a fun and exciting part of the experience for kids too, because picking out different colors and patterns to express themselves can be extremely rewarding. So, take them along next time you decide to go. It could make them more eager to go back to school, which means less of a fight when that first day rolls around. If you’re looking for a good list of supplies, check your school’s website. Here you can usually find all the requirements for each grade. Norwood. k12.ma.us is the Norwood Public Schools website, and it is filled with a vast amount of information for each grade; and it can all be found at the click of a button. However, one can never go wrong with a backpack, pencils/pens, binders/ folders, white lined paper/notebook, and a highlighter or two, as these are the bare necessities when it comes to heading back to school. If you don’t want to spend a lot on supplies, search in Dollar Stores, Westwood Insurance Home Auto Business or even bundle sales at places like Target or Walmart. One item middle and high schoolers will not have to purchase/update are computers. Beginning this year, Norwood Public schools is deploying the 1:1 Chromebook Initiative. Every student in grades six through twelve will receive a Chromebook computer to compliment their educational experience. More information will be given to students/parents at the beginning of the school year, including the loan agreement, which will be needed to receive a device. For more information, visit npschromebooksupport@norwood.k12.ma.us Ultimately, going back to school can be a fun experience for all. All one has to do is be a little organized. School is a place to play with friends, learn, build new relationships, and have endless experiences. It is where children learn who they want to be when they get older, and who they are now- and that is something to look forward to. Thus, instead of dreading going back to school, embrace all that it can offer to each and every family, and get prepared for a great year ahead. “Thank You” TO OUR VETS Make a $50 donation or greater to Clear Path For Veterans New England and Safety Insurance Company will reward you with a 5% DISCOUNT on your Massachusetts Personal Auto policy. 1408 Providence Highway #224 • Norwood, MA 02062 Phone (781) 352-8510 • Fax (781) 352-8509 • Text (781) 713-0162 Interested in reading YOUR Local Newspaper online? Visit www.norwoodtownnews.com and turn the pages! RECENT NORWOOD TRANSACTIONS 16 Catalpa Rd $285,000 203 Richland rd $335,000 107 Wilson St $349,900 15 Woodbine Rd. $398,000 25 Curran Ave $400,000 91 Concord Ave $410,000 43 Jacobsen Dr $418,000 133 Gay St $430,000 64 Rock Street $440,000 170 Rock Street $450,000 38 Myrtle Street $459,000 48 Brookfield Rd $469,000 28 Silver St $480,000 52 Cedar street $485,000 30 Garfield Ave $501,250 28 Hemlock St $516,200 45 First Street $528,000 17 Elks Parkway $536,000 71 Yarmouth Road $545,000 67 Cypress St $565,000 82 Albemarle Rd $565,000 38 Wood Drive $567,000 89 Jacobsen Dr $685,000 462 Nahatan St U:B2 $207,000 301 Neponset St U:17 $221,000 365 Washington St U:6 $252,500 33 Morse Avenue U:33 $380,000 909 Washington St U:1 $392,500 11 Ivy Cir U:11 $397,000 11 Lenox St U:11 $480,000 43 Sunset Ave U:43 $645,000 76 Cedar St $395,000 26 Tremont St $425,000 25 Tremont St $565,000 9-11 Lincoln St $700,000 853-863 Washington St $6,200,000 BoB Starr 781-762-3701 bob@bobstarrhomes.com We are so excited to get into our new home and create many wonderful memories. You were a pleasure to work with and we appreciate all your help and generosity! Jason & Laura L., Walpole Call Bob Today! Your Norwood Realtor Molly Maid of Norwood, Foxboro, & Greater Norfolk County 343 Neponset St. Canton MA 02021 508-570-4333 www.mollymaid.com Fully Licensed, Bonded and Insured. We Bring All Our Own Cleaning Equipment and Supplies. Call for a Free In-Home Estimate Today.
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