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Simply put: we want to hear from you!We ask Norwood Patch readers a different question every weekday at noon. Questions could range from local decisions made by officials, to state issues, to national politics and entertainment. Whatever it is, we want to know what NORWOOD thinks! To answer, use our comments section below. For some, today is just another day. For others, it is a day to shower a significant other with cards, candy, jewelry and gifts. Many feel passionate about hating the commercialized-Hallmark Day, and others love to spread the love. What are your thoughts? Vote in our poll below and and share your comments in …
We ask Norwood Patch readers a different question every weekday at noon. Questions could range from local decisions made by officials, to state issues, to national politics and entertainment. Whatever it is, we want to know what NORWOOD thinks! To answer, use our comments section below. Singer and actress Whitney Houston was found dead at the age of 48 on Saturday afternoon. No cause of death has been officially announced. Her self-titled debut album, released in 1985, sold 25 million copies worldwide. She released seven albums and three film soundtracks, won six Grammys, sold over 200 …
We ask Norwood Patch readers a different question every weekday at noon. Questions could range from local decisions made by officials, to state issues, to national politics and entertainment. Whatever it is, we want to know what NORWOOD thinks! To answer, use our comments section below. We've asked about dinner spots and checked around for the best date options, now we want to know quite simply - where is the most romantic spot in Norwood? It could be the gazebo on the common, a bench by Hawes brook, or even the bleachers at the old high school. Tell us where you think the most romantic spot …
We ask Norwood Patch readers a different question every weekday at noon. Questions could range from local decisions made by officials, to state issues, to national politics and entertainment. Whatever it is, we want to know what NORWOOD thinks! To answer, use our comments section below. Tuesday night, Boston Celtics captain Paul Pierce secured his spot in the record books by surpassing Larry Bird's 21,791 point total to become the second leading scorer in franchise history. Pierce finished the game with 21,797 points. While he is still a ways away from John Havlicek, who had 26,395 career …
We ask Norwood Patch readers a different question every weekday at noon. Questions could range from local decisions made by officials, to state issues, to national politics and entertainment. Whatever it is, we want to know what NORWOOD thinks! To answer, use our comments section below. Valentine's Day is coming up soon, which means it's time to make those dinner reservations. So where will you be taking that special someone this Valentine's Day? What's the most romantic spot in Norwood? Tell us in the comments or email your story to Kelly.Glista@patch.com!
We ask Norwood Patch readers a different question every weekday at noon. Questions could range from local decisions made by officials, to state issues, to national politics and entertainment. Whatever it is, we want to know what NORWOOD thinks! To answer, use our comments section below. Two former Department of Conservation and Recreation workers who oversaw the Fall River pool where a woman drowned last year are due in court today to face criminal charges for mismanaging the pool and its water quality, Boston.com reports. Brian Shanahan, the former regional director, and Jeff Carter, a …
We ask Norwood Patch readers a different question every weekday at noon. Questions could range from local decisions made by officials, to state issues, to national politics and entertainment. Whatever it is, we want to know what NORWOOD thinks! To answer, use our comments section below. Material girl Madonna took the stage yesterday in the Super Bowl halftime show, with featured guests LMFAO, Nicki Minaj, M.I.A. and Cee Lo Green. The 53-year-old pop icon rocked a new single as well as some old favorites, finishing the show with "Like a Prayer." With this performance Madonna enters the ranks …
We ask Norwood Patch readers a different question every weekday at noon. Questions could range from local decisions made by officials, to state issues, to national politics and entertainment. Whatever it is, we want to know what NORWOOD thinks! To answer, use our comments section below. Alright Norwood, it's time to ante up to the best Super Bowl pool ever. Write your game predictions in the comments - winner and final score - and settle in to see which of your neighbors gets the Patch bragging rights. If you're feeling lucky, give us a team to score first and game MVP as well. There's …
We ask Norwood Patch readers a different question every weekday at noon. Questions could range from local decisions made by officials, to state issues, to national politics and entertainment. Whatever it is, we want to know what NORWOOD thinks! To answer, use our comments section below. The results are in from Punxsutawney, Pa., and Phil the groundhog saw his shadow—so if his prediction holds, we could be in for six more weeks of winter. Phil's tweet this morning: A terrifying shadow = 6 more weeks of winter! That's usually bad news, but with so few truly cold days this year—temperatures …
We ask Norwood Patch readers a different question every weekday at noon. Questions could range from local decisions made by officials, to state issues, to national politics and entertainment. Whatever it is, we want to know what NORWOOD thinks! To answer, use our comments section below. Yesterday, in a bet that the Patriots would win the Super Bowl over the New York Giants, Boston Mayor Thomas Menino wagered a free trip to Boston, complete with dinners at the best restaurants and a tour of the Samuel Adams Brewery. New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg wagered a similar trip to New York. Today, …
We ask Norwood Patch readers a different question every weekday at noon. Questions could range from local decisions made by officials, to state issues, to national politics and entertainment. Whatever it is, we want to know what NORWOOD thinks! To answer, use our comments section below. The Patriots will be taking on the Giants this Sunday, in a Super Bowl match up that is bringing out the fan in all of us. But which player will you be representing on Sunday? Send us a photo of you in your favorite Pats gear, or upload one to the Neighborhood Gallery.
We ask Norwood Patch readers a different question every weekday at noon. Questions could range from local decisions made by officials, to state issues, to national politics and entertainment. Whatever it is, we want to know what NORWOOD thinks! To answer, use our comments section below. Under a proposal by Gov. Deval Patrick, "sin taxes" on cigarettes will increase and new sales taxes on candy and soda will be put into place. Patrick is proposing the increase as a way to raise $260 million in new revenues for the state budget, according to an Associated Press article this week. Under the …
The American Lung Association recently released the results of a study that compared states' efforts to cut down the number of residents that smoke. Massachusetts received an "F" rating for both prevention and creating programs that help smokers quit. According to the study, Massachusetts spent only 11 percent of the $90 million in funding recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In fiscal year 2012, Massachusetts reportedly spent $4,150,703 in state funding and $5,751,110 in federal funding on tobacco control programs — a total of $9,901,813. So Norwood, do you think …
We ask Norwood Patch readers a different question every weekday at noon. Questions could range from local decisions made by officials, to state issues, to national politics and entertainment. Whatever it is, we want to know what NORWOOD thinks! To answer, use our comments section below. In the State of the Union Address, President Barack Obama proposed an investment in America's infrastructure by using savings achieved by winding down the wars in Iraq and Afganistan. Fixing existing roads and building a high speed rail project top Obama's list. Here in Norwood, town and state officials work …
We ask Norwood Patch readers a different question every weekday at noon. Questions could range from local decisions made by officials, to state issues, to national politics and entertainment. Whatever it is, we want to know what NORWOOD thinks! To answer, use our comments section below. On Tuesday night, President Obama delivered his State of the Union speech to the nation. The speech was nearly 7,000 words long. Did you watch the State of the Union? What did you think of it?
We ask Norwood Patch readers a different question every weekday at noon. Questions could range from local decisions made by officials, to state issues, to national politics and entertainment. Whatever it is, we want to know what NORWOOD thinks! To answer, use our comments section below. Bruins' goalie Tim Thomas chose not to attend yesterday's ceremony at the White House, honoring the 2011 Stanley Cup team, according to GM Peter Chiarelli. Boston.com reported that Thomas later issued a statement, saying, "I believe the Federal government has grown out of control, threatening the Rights, …
We ask Norwood Patch readers a different question every weekday at noon. Questions could range from local decisions made by officials, to state issues, to national politics and entertainment. Whatever it is, we want to know what NORWOOD thinks! To answer, use our comments section below. If any of you are like your Norwood Patch editor, you are counting down the days until pitchers and catchers report (27 days) and Spring Training officially begins. With new management at Fenway, there are a lot of changes happening for the Red Sox, including the most recent agreement to trade shortstop Marco …
We ask Norwood Patch readers a different question every weekday at noon. Questions could range from local decisions made by officials, to state issues, to national politics and entertainment. Whatever it is, we want to know what NORWOOD thinks! To answer, use our comments section below. Yesterday was the 10th anniversary of one of the most historic days in New England Patriots and National Football League history - the 10th anniversary of "The Tuck Rule" game. On January 19, 2002 in a snowy Foxborough Stadium, Patriots Quarterback Tom Brady seemingly fumbled on a final drive in the AFC …
We ask Norwood Patch readers a different question every weekday at noon. Questions could range from local decisions made by officials, to state issues, to national politics and entertainment. Whatever it is, we want to know what NORWOOD thinks! To answer, use our comments section below. Burger King has been quietly testing a delivery program in the Washington metro area, according to USA TODAY. Now the company is expanding the program to more sites in Virginia and Maryland, according to our Patch affiliate in Kingstowne, VA. A $2 delivery fee is charged for each order. Orders must be at least…
We ask Norwood Patch readers a different question every weekday at noon. Questions could range from local decisions made by officials, to state issues, to national politics and entertainment. Whatever it is, we want to know what NORWOOD thinks! To answer, use our comments section below. A Web-wide protest on Wednesday includes a 24-hour shutdown of the English-language Wikipedia, is a response to the legislative battle over two Internet piracy bills. The bills, the Stop Online Piracy Act in the House and the Protect IP Act in the Senate, are backed by major media companies and are intended to…
