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Norwood Holiday Extravaganza: 

New Day, More Activities! 

by Bella Caggiano 

What could be the perfect ending 

of a long weekend filled with 

a family holiday, delicious leftovers 

and shopping deals? Norwood's 

Holiday Extravaganza, of course! 

Due to its popularity, this holiday 

party expanded its activities, and 

offers even more events all ages 

can enjoy. Maybe it should be 

renamed, the Norwood Holiday 

Extraordinary Extravanganza! 

On Thanksgiving weekend, 

while stores and shopping malls 

are offering their weekend specials 

to kick off the holiday season, 

Norwood hosts a great afternoon 

that has become a favored holiday 

tradition, The Holiday Extravaganza. 

The fun-filled (and FREE) 

family event will be held on Saturday, 

November 24, (Small Business 

Saturday), 1-4 p.m., on the Town 

Common and the Norwood Civic 

Center. The celebration includes 

a storefront decorating contest, 

a reindeer dash, hayrides, entertainment, 

arts & crafts, holiday 

readings, face painting, barnyard 

animals, a parade, and music. 

The afternoon concludes with a 

visit from Santa and Mrs. Clause 

who have the honor of lighting 

the Town Common! 

This holiday celebration was 

moved from Sunday to Small 

Business Saturday to engage local 

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Paying it Forward 

You are never too young to learn generosity 

By Kara Shea 

Paying it forward is the notion 

that one can respond to a 

person’s kindness, by being kind 

to someone else. A simple concept 

in theory, but one with exponential 

power and possibility; 

and 8th grade student Caeleigh 

Brown can attest to this more 

than most. 

As a three sport athlete in 

Norwood, Caeleigh is used to 

rigorous training and activity. 

So in 2016, her father suggested 

she try the New England Kids 

Triathlon, as it would combine 

her love of swimming, with 

running and biking. Overall, 

it would be a great physical 

challenge for her, and he was 

correct. Caeleigh enjoyed the 

Triathlon so much, that she 

planned to do it again the following 

year. 

Plans changed however, 

when Caeleigh was diagnosed 

with a rare form of cancer 

called Acute Promyeloid Leukemia 

in January of 2017. 

“It came as a huge surprise 

to everyone, and it happened 

fast” Tracey, her mother noted. 

“One minute Caeleigh was a 

regular kid, a student athlete in 

the prime of swim season; and 

the next, she was a child diagnosed 

with a life threatening 

disease.” 

For 10 months, Caeleigh 

received chemotherapy as part 

of her treatment. Around 4-5 

hours every single day were 

spent within the walls of The 

Jimmy Fund Clinic, battling her 

own body. But with the help of 

those around her, she never lost 

her spirit. 

“I would try and focus on the 

bright side,” Caeleigh recalled. 

“The Jimmy Fund is a happy 

place and there are so many 

people there that want to make 

you smile. The air is always 

filled with an abundance of love 

and encouragement. “ 

To add to this encouragement, 

Caeleigh had her best 

friend Livvy Bedard right by 

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EXTRAVAGANZA 

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Reindeer Dash returns as children 

race around the Town Common 

and receive a set of antlers for 

participating. Face painting and 

holiday crafts as well as barnyard 

animals are activities that will be 

held at the Civic Center. Horsedrawn 

hayrides will be offered on 

the Town Common while local 

choirs will perform. The afternoon 

concludes with holiday readings, 

and a parade where Santa 

and Mrs. Clause will light up the 

Norwood Town Common for the 

holiday lighting. 

Plan that holiday shopping and 

decorating around the Holiday 

Extravaganza for a community 

celebration the entire family will 

enjoy and remember for years to 

come! 

Saturday, November 24 

All Day 

Small Business Saturday Prize 

Card Competition 

Storefront Decorating Contest 

Downtown Norwood 

1-130 p.m. 

Reindeer Dash 

Town Common 

2-3 p.m. 

Local musical choirs 

Walter J. Dempsey Bandstand 

3:35p.m. 

Parade starts at Guild Square, 

through Norwood Center to Town 

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Horse-Drawn Hayrides 

Barnyard Animals 

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A reading of "How the Grinch Stole 

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3:20 p.m. 

A reading of "Twas the 

Night Before Christmas" by 

Selectwoman Helen Abdallah 

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3:45 p.m. 

Santa and Mrs. Claus Turn on 

the Holiday Lights on the Town 

Common! 

This schedule is subject to 

change, depending on weather. 

Norwood residents would 

agree that no town unites like 

Norwood, and this year's holiday 

celebration is a great opportunity 

to connect with friends and neighbors 

and kick off the holiday season! 

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her side during treatment. The 

two were inseparable before the 

diagnosis, but as the times got 

tough, this was a bond that persevered 

through it all. 

In fact, Livvy and another 

friend, decided to run the triathlon 

in tribute to Caeleigh in July, 2017. 

It was friendship in its truest formindividuals 

supporting each other. 

This selfless act of love inspired 

Caeleigh. So, when she finally 

went into remission on October 

6th of 2017, her mission was to 

get back in shape to participate 

once again in the triathlon. But 

this time, she wasn’t running for, 

or by herself. 

“Once I found out that I was 

in remission, I knew that I wanted 

other children to experience something 

that makes them smile like I 

did,” Caeleigh said. 

Therefore, the 2018 Triathlon 

would be for all of the children still 

receiving treatment at the Jimmy 

Fund. Those who still spent hours 

each day undergoing chemo. It 

would be about something bigger 

than herself. 

Caleigh and a passionate group 

of nine of her friends and family 

participated in the Triathlon together, 

and decided to raise money 

to honor the The Jimmy Fund. Although 

this was not a charity race, 

Caeleigh and company believed in 

paying it forward so that all of the 

children still in treatment could experience 

something joyful during 

their difficult time. 

The team’s original goal was 

to raise $500-$1000 dollars. But 

in the end, the girls came together 

and raised a total of $3,500. A 

truly commendable sum. 

This money was presented to 

The Jimmy Fund, and is intended 

for a holiday party for the children. 

They will see their nurses 

dressed up in their favorite characters, 

receive presents, and it will 

ultimately keep the clinic in good 

spirits throughout a challenging 

time of year for families. 

Running under the name 

Team Caeleigh, the girls sported 

shirts that read “Together Everyone 

Achieves More.” A sentiment 

that carried through the day as 

each girl not only participated in 

the race, but finished it. 

“I remember as one would 

cross the finish line, they would 

wait for the next orange shirt to 

come across as well, cheering the 

entire time,” Caeleigh recalled. 

Currently, with the race finished 

and the money donated, 

Team Caeleigh is adamant on 

continuing to pay it forward. The 

girls have one last year to participate 

in the kid’s triathlon, and the 

goal is to expand their team and 

raise even more money for a worthy 

cause. With this sort of mindset, 

the possibilities are endless. 

For those so young, this team 

has come to understand a general 

truth about life throughout this 

process. You don’t always get to 

choose what happens to you, but 

you can choose how you react to 

it. For Caeleigh and those around 

her, this means taking any chance 

to help and support others, and to 

always pay it forward. 

*Caeleigh now aspires to become 

a Pediatric Oncology Nurse 

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Luminary Night 

Celebrates 16 Years on 

the Town Common 


The Circle of Hope Foundation's 

Enchanting Luminary 

Night, returns for its 17th year. 

This endearing Norwood event 

will be held on Saturday, December 

1, on Norwood's Town Common. 

Luminaries will be lit at 5 

p.m. and residents are invited to 

the Town Gazebo in commemoration 

of loved ones and to support 

Norwood's compassionate 

community through 7 p.m. The 

evening will also include music, 

entertainment, and refreshments. 

What makes the evening so 

special is that 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, more than 1,900 luminaries 

‘lit up’ the Town Common 

generating an incredible glow of 

encouragement for those who 

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participated and even those just 

passing by. 

"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." 

Each year, on the first weekend 

of December, the Town Common 

glows with the luminary 

bags raising thousands of dollars 

for the admirable volunteer-run 

organization. The spark for this 

event continues to shine brightly 

over the Town of Norwood and 

residents, and whether they lit a 

luminary or just come to take in 

the magnificent sight, hundreds of 

residents take part in this beloved 

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"When it's done, it is absolutely 

beautiful," Circle of Hope member 

Lee Kennedy said. "It's very 

moving to see these candles and 

know that every one represents a 

person, prayer or event." 

The Circle of Hope foundation 

was established in 1998 in 

memory of Norwood resident 

Michelle Kennedy, who suffered 

from leukemia. Norwood residents 

united during her battle, 

many who did not even know her 

personally. The Circle of Hope established 

in her memory preserves 

that community spirit by donating 

fundraising proceeds to Norwood 

families who need assistance due 

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"The people of Norwood who 

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fundraising and the people who 

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Even residents not directly 

involved in the evening make a 

special trip to Norwood's Town 

Common to view this spectacular 

site and take a moment to remember 

someone close to them. This is 

an evening of communal celebration 

that truly delivers the spirit of 

the holidays. 

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WBN's 3rd Annual Mitten/Scarf Drive begins November 1. 


The Women's Business Network of Norwood 

(WBN) is holding its Third Annual 

Mitten/Scarf Drive, Donation boxes will 

be located at Blue Hills Banks, 111 Lenox 

St., Norwood Senior Center, 275 Prospect 

Street, and the Morrill Memorial Library, 

33 Walpole St., November 1 through December 

1. The first week in December, all 

items will be donated to the Norwood Food 

Pantry and the Home for Little Wanderers 

Thrift Shop, in Roslindale. 

In its inaugural year, this event yielded 

a tremendous a response and the generosity 

of Norwood residents was impressive. 

The local networking group were so proud 

of the Norwood community last year as the 

donations doubled with over 150 winter 

mittens, gloves, scarves and hats, most brand 

new with tags, many hand knitted, collected 

throughout the month. Two large donations 

were made to the Norwood Food Pantry to 

combine with their winter coat drive, and 

many bags were delivered to the Home for 

Little Wanderers Thrift Shop. According to 

the Norwood Food Pantry Donations Coordinator, 

these donations were greatly appreciated 

and helped many Norwood families 

keep warm during the winter months. 

Look for the decorated boxes in the locations 

listed above. For more information, 

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Our Town … Getting to Know You 

Engineering Department 

by Donna Lane 

This is the fifth in a 6-part series on 

the Town’s departments and key employees 

within them. 

Norwood’s Engineering Department 

is a lean three-person 

team — Mark Ryan, the Town 

Engineer, who also does double 

duty as the Director of Public 

Works; Andy Murphy, Assistant 

Town Engineer; and Brian Murphy, 

Civil Engineer — all of whom 

have degrees in Civil Engineering. 

All three are also approved by the 

Department of Environmental 

Protection as Soil Evaluators, and 

both Ryan and Murphy are registered 

Professional Land Surveyors. 

The team is assisted by a part-time 

draftsman. That’s a lot of knowledge 

and expertise for our Town! 

This team provides a broad 

range of services to all of the 

boards and committees of the 

Town, including the Selectmen, 

Planning Board, Board of Appeals, 

the Conservation Commission, 

the Department of Public 

Works (DPW), the Recreation Department 

and the General Manager, 

about development and 

problems with traffic, sewer, drainage, 

roadway and construction 

issues. They also work with residents, 

builders, private engineering 

groups and the Massachusetts 

Department of Transportation 

(MassDOT). 

What are some examples of 

what they do? For the Planning 

Board, they review plans, provide 

cost estimates and inspection services; 

for the Board of Appeals 

and Conservation Commission, 

they provide plan reviews and engineering 

opinions. They also 

provide construction design, 

cost estimates and engineering 

services to the DPW and assist 

the Rec Department on a variety 

of projects. Their universe 

is wide-ranging and no two 

days are ever the same! 

They perform all of the 

design work for our roadways, 

including traffic islands, curbs, 

sidewalks and paving. They provide 

construction administration 

and supervision of the annual 

road resurfacing project. And they 

perform surveys for roadway and 

utility projects and keep all of the 

utility records for the Town. They 

also maintain all of the Town’s tax 

maps and some of the residential 

property maps. 

They work to resolve drainage 

problems and have redesigned 

drainage systems to alleviate flooding 

in various areas of town, and 

they provide engineering assistance 

for water main projects. 

When builders have a question 

as to where utilities are located or 

what construction requirements 

they must follow, they seek advice 

from Engineering. Residents who 

have questions about their property 

also call on the department 

for help as do private engineering 

companies tasked with completion 

of residential and commercial 

projects. 

The projects that hit closest 

to home for many residents as 

having immense value are those 

that the Engineering Department 

has been working on solving 

for a while: two of the most 

needed improvements to safe 

and adequate service needed for 

our roadways — the take-yourlife-in-your-hands 

Upland Road 

and Prospect Street intersection, 

and the-wait-for-ten-plus-lightchanges-to-get-to-the-highway 

University Avenue/Everett Street 

intersection at Route 1. 

For the first project, the department 

has been managing the 

design of intersection improvements, 

including the installation 

of traffic signals at Upland and 

Prospect streets. The project will 

be funded by MassDOT in calendar 

2020/2021. 

For the Route 1 problem, the 

Engineering Department has provided 

input to MassDOT and its 

design engineer on improvements 

to this intersection. The Town 

has, in fact, put pressure on the 

State since 1996 to upgrade this 

intersection. Construction is expected 

to be funded in calendar 

2021/2022. The wheels have 

moved slowly, but both of the improvements 

will bring a huge sigh 

of relief to those residents who use 

these areas daily. 

We cannot always see what the 

folks in Engineering do and we 

don’t always recognize what their 

contributions are because their 

work is often advisory. And, really, 

how many people get excited 

about relining sewer pipes or resurfacing 

roads? We just take these 

services for granted. So, it was interesting 

to learn about something 

that’s rather exciting for the 

department — the development 

of a GIS (Geographic 

Information System) that 

will make record keeping 

more efficient. The GIS 

is basically an intelligent 

mapping system that can 

pinpoint where assets are located, 

such as water mains, 

gate valves, street maps and 

utilities. 

Imagine that there is a 

fire or flood and information 

is needed rapidly. The 

GIS can pull up the map of 

an area, locate the problem 

area and who is affected. 

Informed decisions can be 

made quickly and repair 

teams dispatched with precise 

knowledge of what 

needs to be done. When 

speed and accuracy are important, 

a fully functional GIS will 

be invaluable. Currently, the Assessor’s 

tax maps, the zoning map, 

and the water, sewer, and drain 

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electronic format. 

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Slip Sliding Away 

As winter forges on, we are 

forced to deal with ice and snow 

and poor weather conditions. We 

have to be vigilant with our driving 

and certainly walking on icy 

streets. Slips and falls, and especially 

auto accidents, can create 

more damage than just a bump 

and a bruise. If you are experiencing 

the following symptoms 

for more than three days from an 

accident or fall, you should seek 

professional help: back pain, neck 

pain, headaches, nausea, difficulty 

concentrating, focusing with reading, 

or difficulty sleeping. 

Michael H. was rear ended 

while stopped at a red light. He immediately 

felt a twinge in his neck 

and his lower back, but thought it 

was ok. As time went on, however, 

the pain intensified and he started 

to get headaches. Since he didn’t 

normally get headaches, he knew 

something wasn’t right. 

A friend told him to seek the 

help of Dr. Goldstein, at The 

Holistic Center at Bristol Square. 

Dr. Goldstein performed a consultation 

and examination and explained 

how he could eliminate his 

discomfort and pain. Once under 

care with Dr. Goldstein, Michael’s 

symptoms started to resolve. His 

headaches became less frequent 

and were less intense until they 

went away altogether. His neck 

and lower back pain improved 

with chiropractic adjustments and 

a home exercise program. Today, 

Michael has resumed all the activities 

he enjoyed prior to the accident. 

If you have had a slip and fall, 

or have been in an auto accident 

and are experiencing symptoms, 

call The Holistic Center at Bristol 

Square, at (508) 660-2722 and 

book an appointment today. The 

Center is located at 1426 Main 

Street in Walpole. 

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Norwood Landfill Solar Project – Winter Street – FAQs 

What are the benefits of putting a 

solar array on the Norwood site? 

According to Massachusetts 

Department of Energy Resources 

(MA DOER), solar arrays are an 

optimal use of landfill areas, generating 

electricity on typically unusable 

land. One financial benefit 

for the Town is predictable and 

below market wholesale rates. Bottom-line, 

the solar array reduces 

Norwood’s purchased energy costs 

and puts Norwood’s Winter Street 

landfill to good use. 

Why is this site ideal for a solar 

array? 

Like many landfills, the Winter 

Street landfill has excellent exposure 

and orientation to sunlight. 

The area that is planned to be 

covered by solar panels is free from 

shading from trees or buildings 

and is primarily south west facing, 

providing for good sun light. 

How big is the solar array and how 

much energy will it generate? 

The array will cover approximately 

70% of the landfill area 

and is rated at 2.6 MW of peak 

power. This size array will produce 

~1% of Norwood’s total annual 

load. The array will generate 

over 3 million kWh annually, the 

annual average power consumed 

by 600 typical Norwood homes. In 

a typical day, 15 minutes of Norwood’s 

entire energy use can be 

provided by this project. 

Who will pay for it? 

The Town will not pay for any 

construction costs related to the 

PV system. The PV system on the 

landfill will be paid for via a commercial 

Power Purchase Agreement 

(PPA) with Tangent Energy. 

The Norwood Light Department 

plans to sign a PPA with Tangent 

Energy to purchase the solar electricity 

produced at the landfill for a 

25-year period at a rate currently 

below our average cost of energy. 

The Town of Norwood will have 

the option to buy the equipment 

at certain intervals throughout the 

contract. 

Will this solar array be “green” and 

renewable? 

Solar panels convert sunlight in 

to electricity and hence, are considered 

renewable energy sources. 

Nonrenewable electricity sources 

burn fuel which generate emissions, 

including CO2. This solar 

array is renewable and is projected 

to avoid over 1,400 tons of CO2 

annually. 

How big are the solar panels? 

The solar array consists of 

over 7,000 solar PV panels, each 

mounted on a ground-level racking 

system. Each panel is 77 inches 

tall, 39 inches wide, and 2 inches 

thick. 

How are the panels mounted on 

the landfill? 

The panels are mounted to a 

metal racking system that is “anchored” 

into cement filled tubs 

spaced evenly under the racks. 

The cement filled tubs keep the 

arrays properly aligned and positioned, 

despite high winds, rain, 

hail, or snow. This approach 

avoids any piercing of the landfill 

membrane cap, maintaining 

the integrity of the landfill cover. 

How tall is the array when 

mounted over the landfill? 

The racking system allows 

the panels to be oriented toward 

the sun at an optimal average 

angle (fixed tilt and rotate). The 

lower edge (south west) of the 

panels are often 2 – 3 feet off the 

ground. The back edge (north 

east edge) ranges from 5 – 10 feet 

off the ground, partially dependent 

on the slope of the ground 

underneath. 

How long will it take to install 

this solar array on the landfill 

site? 

A solar array of this size typically 

takes 6 -12 weeks to install 

over a landfill. Working hours 

are typically 7:00 am to 5:00 pm, 

primarily weekdays only. Small 

and light-weight utility vehicles 

are used to move materials onto 

the landfill and the installers utilize 

handheld power tools. 

Does the array make noise? 

The panel themselves do not 

make noise. The inverters condition 

the electricity and convert it 

to AC power before delivering it 

to the Norwood electric distribution 

system. Solar PV arrays are 

very quiet systems. 

Do the panels cause glare? 

No. The panels are designed 

to absorb light and convert in 

to energy. The panels have an 

“anti-glare” coating to increase 

efficiency. The glass used in PV 

panels is less reflective than water 

and is not expected to impact airplane 

pilots or passing drivers. 

Will snow, rain, or hail damage the 

array? 

The panels are designed to 

withstand a wide range of weather 

conditions, over several decades. 

Rain, ice, and snow roll / melt 

off the panels given the tilt. These 

panels typically meet class 4 hail 

testing. If a panel is damaged, the 

instrumentation alerts to a fault 

and the individual panel is replaced, 

without affecting the production 

of the other panels. 

What is the life expectancy of this 

system? 

These panels will be in operation 

for more than 25 years. 

Solar panel output slowly reduces 

over time (less than 1% annually). 

These solar panels come with 

a performance warranty for 25 

years, specifically, the panels will 

generate at least 80% of rated 

output in year 25. Very few manufactured 

products have a 25-year 

warranty, and fewer still include a 

performance warranty over that 

time frame. 

Will the grass cover remain over 

the landfill and how do we ensure 

environmental compliance? 

Yes, the grass that currently 

covers the landfill with remain. 

The grass will be periodically cut, 

under the current cutting schedule. 

Spacing between the rows of 

solar panels will allow for mowing 

equipment to continue to be 

used. The Town plans to engage 

environmental consultant CDM- 

Smith for permitting, construction 

document review, inspection 

during construction and any other 

assistance needed to ensure compliance. 

What ongoing maintenance is 

involved? 

Solar arrays do not require 

much maintenance. The panels 

themselves are solid state and 

have no moving parts to wear out. 

The inverters are installed at the 

east edge for this site, on concrete 

pads for easy access and update/ 

replacement as needed (typically 

every 10 years). 

What type of panels will be used? 

We will use crystalline-silicon 

panels which are both non-hazardous 

and recyclable. There is an 

existing and growing solar panel 

recycling program in place worldwide.


Let Your Voice Be Heard 

The State Election will be held Tuesday, November 6. 

By Bella Caggiano 

The table is set, the candidates have 

voiced their views, now the people have 

the opportunity to be heard. Casting a vote 

can make a difference. The State Primary 

will be held on Tuesday, November 6. The 

polls will be open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. There are 

many incumbents that are running unopposed, 

however, there are a few races where 

each vote can account for change. 

Polling locations are listed below. To confirm 

your polling location, contact the Norwood 

Town Clerk office, at 781-762-1240, 

x152, or visit www.norwoodma.gov, click on 

Departments, Town Clerk, Voting & Elections, 

Voter Status & Location. 

List of Norwood Polling Locations 

DISTRICT 1: Oldham School 

165 Prospect St. 

DISTRICT 2: Oldham School 

165 Prospect St. 

DISTRICT 3: Civic Center 

165 Nahatan St. 

DISTRICT 4: Cleveland School 

33 George Willet Pkwy. 

DISTRICT 5: Civic Center 

165 Nahatan St. 

DISTRICT 6: Balch School 

1170 Washington St. 

South Norwood 

DISTRICT 7: Balch School 

1170 Washington St. 

South Norwood 

DISTRICT 8: Callahan School 

116 Garfield Ave. 

DISTRICT 9: Prescott School 

66 Richland Rd. 

Senator in Congress 

Elizabeth Warren - Democratic 

Candidate for Re-Election 

Geoff Diehl - Republican 

Shiva Ayyadurai - Independent 

Governor and Lieutenant Governor 

Baker and Polito- Republican 

Gonzalez and Palfrey 

- Democratic 

Attorney General 

Maura Healey - Democratic 


James R. McMahon III 

- Republican 

Secretary of State 

William Francis Galvin 

- Democratic 


Anthony M. Amore - Republican 

Juan G. Sanchez, Jr. 

- Green-Rainbow 

Treasurer 

Deborah B. Goldberg 

- Democratic 


Keiko M. Orrall - Republican 

Jamie M. Guerin 

- Green-Rainbow 

 

 

Auditor 

Suzanne M. Bump - Democratic 


Helen Brady - Republican 

Daniel Fishman - Libertarian 

Edward J. Stamas - Green-Rainbow 

Representative in Congress 

Eighth District 

Stephen F. Lynch - Democratic 


Councillor 

Robert L. Jubinville - Democratic 


Senator in General Court 

Norfolk & Suffolk District 

Michael F. Rush - Democratic 


Representative in General Court 

Twelfth Norfolk District 

John H. Rogers - Democratic 


District Attorney 

Norfolk District 

Michael W. Morrissey - Democratic 


Clerk of Courts 

Norfolk County 

Walter F. Timilty, Jr. - Democratic 


Register of Deeds 

Norfolk District 

William P. O’Donnell - Democratic 


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Ballot Questions 

Due to space, below is a short summary 

of the Massachusetts Ballot Questions for 

the 2018 State Election. To view all in the 

information on each question in its entirety, 

visit, https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/ 

ele18/ballot_questions_18/ballot_questions18.htm. 

Question #1 

Do you approve of a law summarized 

below, on which no vote was taken by the 

Senate or the House of Representatives on 

or before May 2, 2018? 

SUMMARY 

This proposed law would limit how 

many patients could be assigned to each 

registered nurse in Massachusetts hospitals 

and certain other health care facilities. The 

maximum number of patients per registered 

nurse would vary by type of unit and 

level of care. 

A YES VOTE would limit the number of 

patients that could be assigned to one registered 

nurse in hospitals and certain other 

health care facilities. 

A NO VOTE would make no change in 

current laws relative to patient-to-nurse limits. 

Question #2 


below, on which no vote was taken by the 

Senate or the House of Representatives on 

or before May 2, 2018? 

SUMMARY 

This proposed law would create a citizens 

commission to consider and recommend 

potential amendments to the United 

States Constitution to establish that corporations 

do not have the same Constitutional 

rights as human beings and that campaign 

contributions and expenditures may be 

regulated. 

A YES VOTE would create a citizens 

commission to advance an amendment to 

the United States Constitution to limit the 

influence of money in elections and establish 

that corporations do not have the same 

rights as human beings. 

A NO VOTE would not create this commission. 

Question #3 


below, which was approved by the House 

of Representatives and the Senate on July 

7, 2016? 

SUMMARY 

This law adds gender identity to the list 

of prohibited grounds for discrimination in 

places of public accommodation, resort, 

or amusement. Such grounds also include 

race, color, religious creed, national origin, 

sex, disability, and ancestry. A “place of 

public accommodation, resort or amusement” 

is defined in existing law as any place 

that is open to and accepts or solicits the patronage 

of the general public, such as hotels, 

stores, restaurants, theaters, sports facilities, 

and hospitals. “Gender identity” is defined 

as a person’s sincerely held gender-related 

identity, appearance, or behavior, whether 

or not it is different from that traditionally 

associated with the person’s physiology or 

assigned sex at birth. 

A YES VOTE would keep in place the current 

law, which prohibits discrimination on 

the basis of gender identity in places of public 

accommodation. 

A NO VOTE would repeal this provision 

of the public accommodation law. 

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November 1 

Learn to Knit 

Morrill Memorial Library 

6 p.m. 

Have you ever wanted to learn 

to knit, but don't have the tools 

and aren't sure who to ask? Several 

librarians, who happen to be veteran 

knitters, will lead a workshop 

about how to knit, from casting on 

to casting off. The class will work 

together on the same project, and 

all materials will be provided in a 

kit for $5. After you've taken the 

Learn to Knit Class you'll be able 

to join Stitch Therapy to continue 

working on your project. Space is 

very limited. To register, call 781- 

769-0200, x110 or email norprograms@minlib.net. 

Participants 

must be 14 years of age or older. 

National Alliance for Mental 

Illness-South Norfolk, Monthly 

Meeting 

Norwood Hospital, Lorusso 

Bldg. 

7 p.m. 

Mental illness is a label for a 

variety of diseases of the brain. 

Often it strikes in late adolescence, 

devastating the afflicted person 

Calendar of Events 

and the family. The South Norfolk 

Alliance is composed of such 

families who find mutual support 

and join together to advocate for 

their loved ones.In case of inclement 

weather, the meeting will 

align with the Norwood schools. 

If they close, the meeting will be 

cancelled. For further information 

call Ray at 508-668-2941. 


VFW Meat Raffle 

Norwood VFW, Post 2452, 

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. 

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Fall Musical Sundays 


3 p.m. 

Jon McAuliffe will be performing. 


State Election Day 

Norwood Schools Not In Session 


Massachusetts in the Women's 

Suffrage Movement: Barbara 

Berenson 


7 p.m. 

Author Barbara Berenson 

to speak about Massachusetts 

suffragettes. Sponsored by the 

League of Women Voters, Norwood 

Historical Society, and library 

collaboration. To register, 

call 781-769-0200, x110, or email 

norprograms@minlib.net. 


American Red Cross Blood Drive 

Norwood Masons, 76 Day St. 

9 a.m.-2 p.m. 

Norwood Art Association Winter 

Sale & Show 

Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 

24 Berwick St. 

10 a.m.-3 p.m. 

The event will include original 

art by local artists, including paintings 

and photographs. The afternoon 

will also host food, raffles, 

and music. Find some great holiday 

gifts! FREE admission. 



193 Dean St. 

1-4 p.m. 


















Veteran’s Day 

Norwood Schools closed. Municipal 

and federal offices and services 

closed. 

Gary Hylander: Project Paperclip 


7 p.m. 

To register, call 781-769-0200, 

x110, or email norprograms@ 

minlib.net. 


Women's Business Networking 

Meeting 

The Women's Business Networking 

(WBN) group is a nonprofit 

organization for women in 

business or residents of Norwood 

and surrounding towns. The group 

meet 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 about 

the organization, email wbnofnorwood@gmail.com. 

Norwood Women’s Club 

Knights of Columbus Club, 

572 Nichols St. 

12:30 p.m. 

Sister Lois Conners with pianist 

Florence will present a program 

on “Aging with Humor.”. 

Guests are welcome. A light lunch 

will be served. For more information, 

contact Trina Mallet, at 781- 

762-8173 

Adult Paint Night 

Civic Center 

6:30 p.m. 

Parents, enjoy a night of painting 

kid free! Makes for great home 

décor or holiday gifts! Don’t miss 

the opportunity to come together 

with friends and paint! Cost is $30 

for residents, $40 for non-residents. 

For ages 18 and older. Sign 

up at the Civic Center. 


Sustainability Series: ‘The Age of 

Consequences’ 


7 p.m. 

The U.S. military is studying 

the science (and visible evidence) 

of climate change. While it begins 

its own change to more sustainable 

energy use, it also prepares 

for its possible role in managing 

the social, political, and economic 

chaos that extreme weather can 

bring to the planet. To register, 

call 781-769-0200, x110, or email 

norprograms@minlib.net. 


Crafts, Kids & Seniors 

Council on Aging, 275 Prospect 

St. 

11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. 

Kids will craft with senior volunteers 

and also enjoy some story 

telling! For ages 1 ½-4. Cost is $5. 


Norwood Schools – ½ Day 

Norwood schools, AM session 

only. Parent conferences. 

Coakley Cares 

Each half day this school year, 

Oakley Middle Schoolers have the 

opportunity to perform community 

service at several Norwood 

locations and neighborhoods. 

Locations will be announced 

closer to the dates. Participants 

will return approximately 3 p.m. 

Cost is $15 and includes a t-shirt 

and lunch, and counts as community 

service hours. Register online 

through Coakley Middle School 

website, the Civic Center or the 

Coakley Middle School office. 




193 Dean St. 

1-4 p.m. 


















Caring Options for Chronic 

Health Problems and End of Life 

Decisions 

St. Catherine of Siena Church 

Auditorium, 249 Nahatan S. 

2-4p.m. 

Dr. Mark Rollo, a family physician, 

and Dr. Laura Petrillo, a 

palliative care physician will speak 

about caring for family members 

with chronic health problems or 

those facing end of life decisions. 

Learn why Physician Assisted 

Suicide is dangerous for patients, 

families, physicians and society. 

CALENDAR 

continued on page 11


CALENDAR 


Also learn about Palliative Care 

Medicine and how it provides a 

multi-disciplinary comprehensive 

care plan for those suffering with 

chronic health problems. Free and 


Fall Musical Sundays 


3 p.m. 

Soloist Marissa Key will be 

performing. 


Norwood Schools – Thanksgiving 

Recess Begins 

Norwood schools close at 

noon. 

Turn the Page Book Group 


10 a.m. 

Patty Bailey and Carla Howard 

will lead a discussion of "The 

Woman in Cabin 10," by Ruth 

Ware. Copies of the book in a variety 

of formats will be available 

to check out at the Circulation 

Desk. To sign up, call 781-769- 

0200, x110 or 222, email norprograms@minlib.net, 

or stop by the 

reference or information desk. 

Lunch & Learn 


12 noon 

Join Technology Librarian Alli 

Palmgren for her latest Lunch & 

Learn tech workshop: To sign 

up,call 781-769-0200, x110 or 

222, email norprograms@minlib. 

net, or stop by the library’s reference 

or information desk. Feel 

free to bring a bag lunch; dessert 

and beverages will be provided. 


Thanksgiving Day! 


Norwood Schools closed. 


Small Business Saturday 

Remember to shop local and 

patronize Norwood's independent 

stores and shops! New this 

year, the Small Business Prize 

competition. Pick up a card at a 

downtown business, enjoy lunch 

or dinner and/or patronize Norwood 

Center's businesses. Get 

initials at 3 business. Submit completed 

cards to places marked on 

the card. 

Clip and save this coupon 

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Holiday Extravaganza 

Town Common 

1-4 p.m. 

The holiday season officially 

begins in Norwood today! The 

day will be filled with a Small 

Business Prize competition, store 

decorating contest, a reindeer 

dash, face painting, holiday crafts, 

hayrides, holiday readings, entertainment, 

arts and crafts, a parade, 

and to conclude, a visit from 

Santa and Mrs. Clause to turn 

on the holiday lights! For all ages. 

FREE! 



193 Dean St. 

1-4 p.m. 




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entrance in all 10 drawings. The 

winners of the pre-buys need not 

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sirloin steak tips, sausage, 








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Women's Business Networking 

Meeting 

The Women's Business Networking 

(WBN) group is a nonprofit 

organization for women in 

business or residents of Norwood 

and surrounding towns. The 

group meet 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 

about the organization, 

email wbnofnorwood@gmail. 

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N 

Call of Duty 

By R. Christopher Cook 

At the Norwood VFW Post # 

2452, the Norfolk County Marine 

Corp League meets every month. 

One man, always in attendance, is 

Joe Collins, and this is the story of 

how he heard his call. It came on 

December 28, 1965. That is the 

day he received his draft notice, 

a belated Merry Christmas from 

Uncle Sam. Like four other men 

from Charlestown, five from South 

Boston and five from Dorchester, 

they all received the notice on the 

same day. Four weeks later, they 

traveled to Parris Island for training 

in the US Marines. Eight 

weeks later, they were in infantry 

training at Camp Legume. 

Before he left home, Joe’s dad, 

who was a veteran from World 

War II and had served in General 

Patton’s 3rd Army at the Battle 

of the Bulge, gave Joe one bit of 

advice: once you’re there, pay attention 

to the job at hand and 

don’t think about missing home. 

Joe realized how important of that 

guidance when only six days after 

landing in Da Nang he survived 

his first rocket attack. He was assigned 

to an electrical engineering 

unit and just did his job like dad 

said. 

Collins was lucky enough to 

leave Viet Nam on Jan. 10, 1968 

and return to Boston. Upon returning 

home, he took a job working 

on the drawbridge by the 

Science Museum in Boston, and 

then moved over to the Charlestown 

Navy Yard doing electrical 

work again. The yard closed in 

1974 and that’s when Joe heard 

the call again. He enlisted in the 

Army National Guard and was 

promoted from sergeant to staff 

sergeant and finished his tour of 

duty in 1983. I asked why he felt 

the need to volunteer again. He 

said there are many funny stories 

about volunteering in the service. 

The one he remembered and 

stood out in his mind was one day 

an officer came into a room full 

of enlisted men. The officer asked 

does anyone here know how to 

type? One private raised his hand, 

the officer then said, follow me. 

The kid never said he could type 

he just raised his hand, he was one 

smart kid. He spent the rest of his 

tour of duty assigned to Headquarters 

and there he learned to 

type. 

Home once again in January 

of 1984, Joe went down to Otis 

Air Force Base and once again enlisted 

in the Air National Guard. 

Promoted to Master Sergeant he 

figured sooner or later he would 

get around to the Navy. He was 

sent to Berlin and the wall was still 

there. It didn’t come down until 

1990. Years later, he shipped off to 

Kuwait, and eventually on to Iraq, 

where he found he was still ducking 

from rockets and remembering 

his dad’s advice. 

In 2006, he turned 60, which is 

mandatory retirement age in the 

armed services. Today, he lives in 

Franklin, with his wife Mary Ann, 

and they have been married for 47 

years. He is still very active with 

various Veterans organizations, 

such as the VFW and Marine 

Corp League. Since he slipped by 

my question the first time, I asked 

again, why did you keep reenlisting? 

This time he replied, because 

I realized serving one’s country is 

not just a privilege, it’s an honor. 

Thanks for your service Joe… 

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Pet Corner 

Hi readers...We are encouraging you to send in your questions for 

Tabby to answer. Submit your questions to info@baystateanimals.org 

Follow up to last month’s question regarding Kennel Cough. Several 

veterinarians have recently diagnosed “kennel cough” as a result 

of a tracheal bronchitis being spread around. It has been minor but 

is a perfect example of a cough caused by something other than Bordetella. 

Dear Tabby, 

My owner recently got my dog license and I want to know if I need 

to wear yet another tag on my collar and if yes, why? 

Thank you, 

Rebel 

Dear Rebel, 

Yes you do need to wear this tag and here’s why. Not only does this 

tag identify that you are owned or in the case of an abandoned dog, 

were owned, but it tracks down your owner to insure you get home. 

It’s also required by the town you live in and your owners will be fined 

if you are not licensed. The license is granted with a current rabies 

certificate, though your rabies certificate might be expired by the end 

of your license year, it gives a bit more assurance that you are rabies 

vaccinated. Your rabies tag should also be on your collar which also 

verifies you are vaccinated. 

Lastly, it’s the law in Massachusetts that a dog be licensed. If you 

decide to find a way to leave home and venture into the community 

you will hopefully be picked up by an animal loving citizen or the local 

Animal Control Officer and temporarily housed while your owner is 

contacted. 

Without your appropriate tags you may have to reside at a less than 

“comfy” location for an entire weekend or even longer if you strayed 

too far and your owners can’t find you. The Animal Control Officer 

cannot release you to your owner IF you are not licensed until the appropriate 

town department is open for business to provide you with a 

license. 

Wear your tags proudly, it could save your life! 

Thoughtfully, 

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Mama is a 

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she first meets 

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a bit to warm 

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she does, she’s 

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An experienced cat human will 

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says she is a sweet, young, female cat 

that loves to talk and play. Mama, 

like most felines, enjoys a good cat 

nap and appreciates chin scratches 

and belly rubs. Once she becomes 

a true family member she will greet 

you at the door with meows and 

head butts. She would be fine with 

other cats but also would be fine by 

herself. 

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Finbar is a neutered male, 4 to 6 

years old. He's a bit shy and prefers 

to be an "only" cat. Finbar would do 

best in a home with an experienced 

cat owner. He is feisty, the kind of cat 

who will purr in ecstasy for 3 pats, 

but then let you know he's all done 

with patting. . He uses a litter box 

and scratching post faithfully. Kind 

of a sedentary guy, he loves sleeping 

beside someone and watching cats 

on You Tube clips. He hasn't had 

any exposure to young children, and 

he tends to hide whenever there's 

any type of commotion. 

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Check out Mittens! 

Mitten’s true past is a bit mysterious 

but regardless BSAC’s affiliate 

group the Brockton Cat Coalition 

(BCC) was called when she was 

found under a porch with kittens. 

BCC rescued her and her 3 kittens 

and they are all now safe in a loving 

foster home. 

She is petite and was malnourished 

when rescued. She is welcoming 

a regular meal and the love that 

comes with it. Mittens loves attention 

and cuddles! She co-existed 

with other cats outside (who we 

have also assisted) and now lives in a 

foster who has a dog (no direct contact 

at this time however). Consider 

meeting and adopting Mittens. 

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HELP WANTED 

We have the following volunteer opportunities: 

• Adoption counselors to review applications! Can you help? 

• Brockton and Norwood Area-Trap-Neuter-Return volunteers 

(trappers, transporters, temporary climate controlled recovery 

locations-we will train) 

• Recruiting Brighton area adoption site volunteers (new location for 

adoption coming soon)-Inquire and share with others 

• Fundraising coordinator (open to any ideas) 

• Grant Writer (no experience required to request local donations), 

experienced Grant Writers needed for larger grants! 

• Talented individuals to make cannister and donation bins and 

placing these around the community. 

Amazing SUCCESS 

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Snowbelle has found her 

new place to call home. She 

is a beauty to look at but, 

like many cats, she has “cattitude” 

for reasons will never 

be privvy to. She requested 

an owner with patience, a 

place with no other pets, and 

someone who could let her 

rule the roost. We found this 

wonderful pre-med student 

who is willing to give her the 

chance she has requested. 

Snowbelle should lose her 

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new owner gives her all she 

has requested. Snowbelle is 

one of our many lucky kitties! 

We have kittens! 

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to apply immediately. 

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Norwood Sports 

Norwood Field Hockey 

By Christopher Tremblay 

Your retreat for body and soul 

Last fall, the Norwood field 

hockey team punched their ticket 

to the Division 1 South Tournament 

for the seventh straight time, 

posting a 9-8-1 record. While 

the Mustangs have continuously 

found their way into the tournament, 

once there, they haven’t 

fared too well. Over the previous 

seven appearances, Norwood has 

had five one and done games, and 

capturing a total of three victories 

in the other two years. Mustang 

Coach Alison Doliner wants to 

improve those stats this fall. 

“We’ve had too many years 

where we haven’t gotten out of 

the first round,” the Norwood 

Coach said. “This year, not only 

do I want to get back to the tournament 

but I want to actually do 

something once we are there.” 

As the Mustangs move closer 

to this year’s midway point of 

the season, Norwood is currently 

5-2 overall, and 5-1 in their new 

league (Tri Valley League, TVL). 

Doliner is rather excited and 

happy with the way the girls have 

been competing but there are still 

plenty of games in the season. 

“Playing in the TVL, there is 

as good balance of competition, 

just as there was in the Bay State 

League. The first time around has 

been different as neither team really 

knows much about the other 

being that this is our first year 

within in the league,” Doliner said. 

“We are not playing our best field 

hockey yet. The plan is to come in 

and win right away, not to wait for 

the second half of the season and 

have to win to get into the tournament.” 

With 12 games on the docket 

as of this writing, the Mustangs 

need to only win four more games 

to earn a spot in the Division 1 

South Tournament, but the squad 

doesn’t want to settle for just four 

victories. 

Senior captains, Rose Campbell, 

a sweeper this year, and Beth 

Garczynski, who moved from a 

forward to a center midfielder last 

year, are confident and ready to 

take the Mustangs to the next level. 

Campbell will anchor the defense, 

while Garczynski will control the 

pace of the game in addition to 

playing solid on both sides of the 

ball. Campbell and Garczynski 

both have been starters since their 

freshman campaigns for the Mustangs. 

Doliner will rely on Allie Mc- 

Donough, Maggie Curran and 

Allie Martin to provide the bulk of 

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while Curran, a sophomore wing, 

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In the back, junior center back 

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“Talia is having a phenomenal 

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“While the opposing teams have 

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Kate Rogers is the team’s backup 

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Charlie Hanoian, Norwood Golf 

By Christopher Tremblay 

Having first picked up a golf 

club around the age of three, one 

would have expected Norwood’s 

Charlie Hanoian to focus all his 

time and energy on the greens. 

The Norwood senior, however, explored 

other athletic avenues since 

he picked up that golf club many 

years ago. 

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golf to play all the other sports,” 

Hanoian said. “Then when I was 

in seventh grade I had found out 

that the high school had a golf 

team so I figured I’d give it another 

try.” 

Hanoian began practicing 

religiously in hopes that he’d be 

able to earn himself a spot on 

the Norwood team. During the 

eighth grade, would suit up for the 

basketball team in the winter and 

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then took out his golf clubs in the 

spring practicing just about every 

possible day. 

Eventually, he made the varsity 

roster during his freshman campaign, 

but not without the normal 

first year jitters. 

“Tryouts that freshman year 

were nerve racking as I really 

didn’t know what to expect,” Hanoian 

said. “Besides a few friends 

who also went out for the team, I 

didn’t know anyone of the other 

kids or how they played. The first 

day I shot a 92 through 18 holes 

and a 46 through nine holes on 

day two. I played around my expectations, 

but there was a couple 

of freshman who did better than 

I did.” 

That freshman year, Hanoian 

was an alternate on the team, but it 

wasn’t a problem as he found himself 

learning more about the game. 

Match after match he noticed that 

some of his buddies were beating 

him on a regular basis. That 

off-season, he dedicated himself 

to playing and improving his golf 

game. That freshman year he was 

shooting a 46, and now three plus 

years later he’s writing a 39 on his 

scorecard, eliminating seven huge 

strokes from his game. When he 

returned to school in the fall of his 

sophomore year, Hanoian had secured 

the number three golfer on 

the squad, and each year following 

moved up. During his junior year, 

he was a close second and this fall 

he’s the team’s top golfer. 

“Charlie takes the game seriously 

and works extremely hard 

not just during practice and 

games, but during the offseason 

as well,” Norwood Coach Chuck 

Allen said. “He’s a great leader, 

but is more about the team than 

himself. Golf is a team sport, but 

it’s the individuals who are out on 

the course by themselves.” 

The senior captain continually 

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looks to work on his game no matter 

what the season. When it’s too 

cold and snow blankets the local 

golf courses, Hanoian practiced 

on an indoor simulator in Dedham 

that allowed him to play 

throughout the winter months 

and he surprisingly found it to be 

rather accurate. 

As a senior captain this fall, he’s 

looking to make sure all the other 

golfer’s priorities are set; he believes 

it is his responsibility to make 

sure everyone gets to practices and 

games. 

“Last year was my first year as 

golf coach and I have seen him 

mature quite a bit since then,” 

Allen said. “He’s one of our top 

golfers and often goes to the other 

golf courses that we are going to 

play on to get a feel for the course. 

If it’s private, he’ll just walk it.” 

As the season continues, Hanoian 

is looking for the Mustangs 

to make it back to the tournament, 

but do much better. 

“Last year was the first time 

that the golf team made the tournament 

in four years and we had 

a blast,” Hanoian said. “I want 

to get back there and do better 

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than our 8th place finish out of 15 

teams.” 

Hanoian would also like to 

make it to the individual golf 

tournament this fall. Last year, he 

had a rough start and his driving 

put him in a hole early and he was 

never able to recover. Since that 

tournament, he has worked extremely 

hard to improve his game 

and qualifying would mean a lot to 

the senior golfer. 

As the Mustangs continue to 

work hard and earn themselves 

a return trip to the state tournament, 

Hanoian is also thinking 

about his future after Norwood. 

As graduation creeps closer with 

each passing month, the Norwood 

golfer would like to pursue golf 

on the collegiate level come next 

fall. He has been thinking about 

schools here in the north, but he is 

also looking into Florida Atlantic 

University, where he could play 

golf year round. 

Finding himself a big fan of 

Tiger Woods, Hanoian looks to 

his idol for guidance. 

“I get my inspiration from the 

professionals, like Tiger Woods,” 

the Norwood senior said. “Golf 

starts off mentally and then you 

have to apply that to physical play. 

Tiger always wants to win and in 

my mind that is what I am looking 

to do.” 

If Hanoian and his teammates 

continue to put forth a good effort 

on the course, there is no reason 

why they shouldn’t be able to advance 

into the tournament, and 

then hopefully make some noise 

once there.



Run in the 32nd Annual Turkey Trot! 


The weather may be cooler, 

but those cooler temperatures do 

no discourage Norwood’s running 

community. The Annual Turkey 

Trot is held just before the town 

is stripped of its fall foliage, and 

locals take the opportunity to tour 

the Norwood’s neighborhoods 

in this favorite pre-holiday event. 

The Sunday before the grandest 

meal of the year, these ambitious 

athletes lace up their sneakers with 

Norwood’s own pre-Thanksgiving 

tradition. 

The popular race will be held 

on Sunday, November 18, 11 a.m., 

beginning and ending at Norwood 

High School, 245 Nichols St. Preregistration 

ends November 16, 7 

p.m., with a $30 race fee, and $35 

the day of the event. Register at 

www.runsignup.com.The Kids 

Trot, at 10:30 a.m., is FREE! 

Once Halloween is over, the 

anticipation begins to build. For 

over three decades, the Turkey 

Trot participants have held their 

Thanksgiving cravings for the 

Sunday where adults, teenagers, 

kids and families "trot" their way 

through the familiar streets of 

their hometown. Athletes are invited 

to run individually or with a 

team. Young runners can even 

join the event with the Kids Tot 

Trot. There will be a 100-yard 

dash for kids five years old and 

younger and a 1/4 mile run for 

kids nine years old and younger. 

These events begin at 10:30 a.m., 

and are free of charge, but must 

be registered at www.runsignup. 

com. 

The four-mile route is both 

challenging and charming as it 

leads runners down Nichols St., 

winding around the Willett Parkway 

neighborhood and finishing 

with cheering crowds at Norwood 

High School. In previous years, 

the race has included over 700 

participants, many who call Norwood 

home and some travel from 

as far as Cape Cod and northern 

Massachusetts. Chip timing will be 

provided by Harrier Race Management. 

Runners of all ages are welcome 

to participate in the race and 

prizes and awards are presented 

to the top three male and female 

runners in each age group. Longsleeve 

t-shirts will also be given out 

to the first 300 registered runners 

and free raffles to all runners. To 

top off the event, there is also a 

post-race party! 

Not a runner? Join in the fun 

by grabbing a lawn chair and 

cheering on your local athletes, especially 

for homes along the race 

route! Who knows, you may be 

so motivated, you'll find yourself 

soon training for next year's trot! 

For more information or to register 

for the Norwood Turkey Trot, 

contact Race Director Jim Henry 

at 617-610-0084, email wingedfootrunning@comcast.net 

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Dear Editor, 

The Norwood Transcript published 

a headline front page article 

October 18 about “the importance 

of voting yes on #3”. It is a 

twisted rationale that serves to create 

a sense of justice and protection 

for transgender people somehow 

being "deprived" in public places. 

Nowhere does it give any inkling 

that there is another side to this 

issue. It gives these people special 

privileges by taking away a 

woman’s basic right to privacy. It 

allows biological males to freely 

use any and all private female accommodations 

regardless of the 

intrusion on the personal space of 

biological women and girls. What 

about OUR protection and OUR 

rights? 

On July 8, 2016, Governor Baker 

signed into law a bill that eliminates 

women’s right to privacy and 

safety in public restrooms, lockerrooms, 

showers and changing facilities. 

This law allows biological 

males to use any women's private 

facility, bathrooms, locker rooms, 

changing rooms, gyms, spas, etc. 

simply because they "identify" as 

female. It gives the same rights to 

predators and sex offenders. And 

if you complain about it, you can 

face a fine of up to $50,000 or a 

year in jail for doing so. Ladies, 

we have given up our right to privacy! 

Are we crazy? This means 

our daughters are at risk of being 

preyed upon as well. Recently a 

case was made by a man who was 

refused a "bikini wax" at a women's 

spa! 

If transgender people need special 

accommodation, let them have a 

private generic restroom that anyone 

can use, but one person at a 

time! 

We have a right to privacy. We 

have always had it until our state 

and our governor signed it away 

in 2016. This is our chance to take 

it back. We can vote to have this 

law repealed. VOTE NO ON 

QUESTION 3!!!!! 

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Register O’Donnell Delivers 3rd Quarter 2018 Real 

Estate Activity Report 

Register of Deeds William P. 

O’Donnell noted that there were 

mixed results when it came to the 

Norfolk County housing market 

for the recently concluded third 

quarter. 

“The total number of real estate 

sales in Norfolk County during 

July through September for 

both residential and commercial 

property was 5,157, which was 

only a 1% increase from the previous 

year,” O’Donnell noted. “This 

sluggishness stems from a continued 

lack of inventory to meet the 

needs of the market. It has been 

a problem now for a considerable 

period of time and has caused 

hardship for those looking to buy 

properties, especially for first-time 

homeowners.” 

Also, the Register mentioned 

that the total dollar real estate sales 

volume, again for both residential 

and commercial real estate, increased 

by a significant 15% to 

$2.5 billion. Additionally, the average 

property sale price for the 

quarter was $728,692, an 11% 

increase year over year. 

Mortgage activity declined in 

the 3rd quarter. There were 6,621 

mortgages recorded compared to 

7,300 during the same time period 

in 2017. Additionally, total 

mortgage borrowing fell by 65% 

to $2.7 billion. However, this number 

was dramatically skewed by a 

$1.6 billion mortgage taken out 

against a commercial property in 

Weymouth during the 3rd quarter 

2017. Another key factor in the 

reduction of mortgage borrowing, 

noted Register O’Donnell, were 

the small but noticeable hikes in 

interest rates. 

On the consumer front, there 

was a 1% increase in the number 

of Homesteads recorded during 

the 3rd quarter. A total of 3,572 

Homesteads were recorded compared 

to 3,543 year over year. 

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of an individual’s primary residence 

to satisfy unsecured debt up 

to $500,000,” O’Donnell said. “I 

urge Norfolk County residents to 

consider this important consumer 

protection tool.” 

Foreclosure activity was mixed 

during the 3rd quarter. The total 

number of foreclosure deeds 

recorded was 63, a small 3% increase 

year over year. The numbers 

were more sobering with 

Notice to Foreclose Mortgage 

filings, the first step in the foreclosure 

process. There were 127 

Notice to Foreclose Mortgages 

recorded during the quarter, a 

24.5% increase year over year. 

“I continue to be concerned 

with the number of foreclosure 

filings,” O’Donnell said. “The 

Registry of Deeds continues to 

work with Quincy Community 

Action Programs, 617-479-8181 

x376, and NeighborWorks Southern 

Mass, 508-587-0950 to help 

homeowners who have received a 

Notice to Foreclose Mortgage document. 

A third option is to contact 

the Massachusetts Attorney General’s 

Consumer Advocacy and 

Response Division (CARD) at 

617-727-8400.” 

“Ongoing issues with available 

inventory are causing prospective 

buyers to pay increased amounts 

for real estate,” O’Donnell concluded. 

“These prices are having 

an adverse impact on first-time 

home buyers who are trying to 

purchase property at an affordable 

cost. Furthermore, the recent 

increases in interest rate by the 

Fed may cause consumers to think 

twice before borrowing money 

and going further in debt.” 

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To learn more about these and 

other Registry of Deeds events 

and initiatives, like them at facebook.com/NorfolkDeeds 

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on twitter.com/NorfolkDeeds 

and Instagram.com/Norfolk- 

Deeds. 

The Norfolk County Registry 

of Deeds is located at 649 High 

St., in Dedham. The Registry is 

a resource for homeowners, title 

examiners, mortgage lenders, municipalities 

and others with a need 

for secure, accurate, accessible 

land record information. All land 

record research information can 

be found on the Registry’s website 

www.norfolkdeeds.org. Residents 

in need of assistance can contact 

the Registry of Deeds Customer 

Service Center via telephone at 

(781) 461-6101, or email us at registerodonnell@norfolkdeeds.org. 

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Real Estate 

By Bella Caggiano 

Is this a good time to list a 

house in Norwood? It is getting 

too late for the holidays? What if 

I wait until spring, will the market 

turn by then? These are just some 

of the questions local homeowners 

may ask themselves. The answers, 

however, are not always clear. 

The holidays are quickly approaching 

and concerns arise as 

to the amount and seriousness of 

potential homebuyers at this time 

of year. Then there are the difficulties 

of having showings with 

decorations, company visiting and 

demanding schedules. The quick 

answer is, yes. There are still many 

buyers anxiously waiting daily for 

new listings to enter the market. 

They are willing to move in December, 

so homeowners only need 

to commit to showings, packing, 

and moving before the end of the 

year. 

Interest rates have recently 

crept up, and should they experience 

any more increases, the 

Home of the Month 

For more information, contact 

Anne Fahy, Coldwell Residential Brokerage, at 

617.257.8088 or anne.fahy@nemoves.com. 

spring market could greatly affect 

housing prices and buyers may not 

be able to afford as much house 

later as they do today. 

Comparing year to year statistics, 

inventory is down from October 

of last year which is following 

the Norfolk Country trend of few 

houses on the market to accommodate 

the entry of Norwood 

buyers into the local market. Bottom 

line, if you are thinking and 

ready to sell, dive in, the water is 

still very warm. 

October 2017 2018 

Single Family # Listings Aver. DOM # Listings Aver. DOM 

$250,000-$299,000 1 22 

$300,000-$349,999 2 25 1 63 

$350,000-$399,999 2 36 2 47 

$400,000-$449,999 8 41 8 26 

$450,000-$499,000 7 41 5 51 

$500,000-$599,999 7 68 7 38 

$600,000-$699,999 4 51 4 54 

$700,000-$799,999 3 76 1 155 

$800,000-$899,999 1 19 1 168 

Total 35 Ave. 48 29 Ave. 49 

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Happy Thanksgiving 

As the Holiday season approaches, I am reminded of those who have helped 

me grow in my Real Estate career. 

Clearly I don’t get enough opportunity to personally say “thank you” even 

though I am thankful every day. Yet at this special time, I want to personally 

express my deepest appreciation for placing your confidence in me, and 

supporting my business with your friendship and referrals. 

Wishing you and yours a very Happy Thanksgiving. May the joy of the 

holidays extend to you and your family now and throughout the 

coming year. 

Your Local REALTOR ® , 

Anne 

Anne FAhy 

President’s Premier AssociAte 

617-257-8088 

Anne.FAhy@nemoves.com 

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