Community Corner

Construction Work on 1-95 Northbound Thursday

The Exit 16B off-ramp along the Dedham-Westwood line on I-95 northbound for Route 109 westbound will be closed on Thursday, Dec. 5, between the hours of 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. for paving. MassDOT encourages drivers to seek alternate routes to avoid delays.  Drivers that must travel through the affected area should expect delays and should reduce speed and use caution while approaching and traveling along the detour routes.

Norwood Police Department Collects Toys
The Norwood Police Department is collecting Toys for Tots. Brand new, unwrapped toys can be dropped off at the state.

Free Pizza/Movie Night at Saint Catherine
There will be Pizza/Movie Night at Saint Catherine of Siena Parish, Friday, Dec. 20 from 6:30-9 p.m. in the cafeteria. The event is free and parent chaperones are needed. Call the director's office at 781-762-6080, ext. 13. The church is located at 547 Washington St.


National Alliance for the Mentally Ill to Meet
The National Alliance for the Mentally Ill--South Norfolk affiliate  will
hold its monthly meeting at the Neponset River House located at 595 Pleasant St., Norwood, Thursday, Dec. 5, at 7 p.m. There will be hearing a report by Peter Angelos, the site director for the department of mental health, on the current status of services for its clients in this area. Mental illness is a label for a variety of diseases of the brain. Often it strikes in late adolescence, devastating the afflicted person and the family. The Alliance is composed of such families who find mutual support and join together to advocate for their loved ones. They welcome all families in the South Norfolk Area who are dealing with mental illness and their loved ones. For further information, call Ray at 508-668-2941.

What to Wear Today

It will be a cloudy day with a few passing showers and some drizzle, according to WHDH. Temperatures will be in the lows 50s.


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