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1. Happy 4th of July Norwood! For a schedule of town festivities today, click here. To see what roads will be closed for the parade and when, click here.

2. Closed today: Banks, Morrill Memorial Library, the Civic Center, and all government offices including the Town Hall and Post Office.

3. There's still time to nominate your favorite local business to the Best of Readers' Choice 2012! Click here to make a nomination in any of 25 categories.

4. Attending the parade today? Running in the Firecracker 5k? Let us know! Upload your own photos and videos from the day here, or email them to Kelly.Glista@Patch.com.

5. If you haven't yet, go check out Norwood Patch's new neighbor, Walpole Patch! Be sure to welcome them to the neighborhood!