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1. In Norwood today, the Board of Selectmen will meet at 7:00 p.m. at the Norwood Town Hall.

2. Events at the Willett Early Childhood Center today: Kindergarten Registration is open every day through February 10 from 8:00 am - 3:00 p.m. The PTO will hold their monthly meeting tonight at 7:00 p.m. in the Willett Cafeteria. All parents are welcome to attend.

3. There will be a free Blood Pressure Clinic at Nahatan Village, 86 Nahatan Street, this morning from 9:00-10:00 a.m.

4. The Morrill Library will host a few activities today:

• Storytime for four and five-year-olds will take place at 10:00 a.m. This program is filled with songs, finger-plays and stories from some of the best classic tales. Registration is required by calling the library at 781-769-0200. 

• Tuesday is Scrabble Time at the library. Adults are invited to test their skills at 6:30 p.m. while students from grade three and older are invited to play from 7:00-8:00 p.m. in the children’s room. All levels of ability are welcome.

5. The NHS girls' and boys' varsity basketball teams face Dedham today. The boys team will play vs. Dedham at 6:30 p.m. while the girls team travels to Dedham for a 6:30 p.m. game. The girls' varsity gymnastics team will travel to Brookline for a 7:30 p.m. meet.