PHOTOS: Norwood Police at the 4th of July Parade
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Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Thursday, July 5, 2012
PHOTOS: Norwood 4th of July Parade Spectacular
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The Norwood 4th of July Parade Spectacular kicked off at around 5:45 p.m. on Wednesday, including a fire truck procession, antique and classic cars, a historic military reenactment, national and international marching bands, entertaining acts, floats and community groups. Take a look through our photos and click the "Upload" button on this gallery to add your own!
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Five Things You Need to Know Today, July 5
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Five Things You Need To Know Today is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. Check back later for more, and let us know what you think of the feature in the comments section. 1. Have photos from the 4th of July celebrations in town yesterday? Upload them to Patch! 2. Kids ages 3-6 and their families are invited to come sing around the “campfire” and tell campfire tales at the Morrill Library today from 7-7:30 p.m. Don’t forget to wear your pajamas and bring your teddy bears to this evening story time. 3. Senior Bowling is offered every Thursday at the Norwood Sports Center at 9:30 a.m. This is a mixed league and three strings are played for $6. 4. Was your 4th of July missing fireworks? There …
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PHOTOS: Norwood Firecracker 5K 2012
The annual 4th of July race in Norwood saw nearly 150 participants this year.
About 150 runners of all ages participated in the 2012 Norwood Firecracker 5K road race on Wednesday, starting and ending at the Town Common prior to the 4th of July parade. Finishing in first was Justin Lutz, 32, of Framingham, with a time of 15:09.1. The first Norwood resident to finish was Danilo Cordeiro, 30, with a time of 15:57.0. For full race results, check out CoolRunning.com.
Wednesday, July 4, 2012
Norwood: Show Us Your Red, White and Blue Pride!
Submit your best photos from the July 4th holiday.
There's no doubt about it - Summer 2012 is officially here. Need more proof? Check the calendar - Independence Day is upon us! As such, we're looking for residents from the Norwood area to send us photos showing their best July 4th spirit, whether it be red, white and blue clothing or homemade decorations. Send us photos of your best Red, White and Blue pride for the Fourth of July Photo Project! Click "Upload Photos and Videos” under the current photos or e-mail your photos to mattp@patch.com.
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Five Things You Need to Know Today, July 4
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Five Things You Need To Know Today is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. Check back later for more, and let us know what you think of the feature in the comments section. 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 …
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Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Road Closing Information for Norwood 4th of July Celebrations
Parades, processions and a road race will most likely cause traffic delays tomorrow around town.
The Norwood Fourth of July Parade Spectacular will begin at 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, with other festivities planned throughout the day. Here's what you need to know about road closings and traffic delays from the Norwood Police Department: The Parade starts at Coakley Middle School and ends at Shaw's Plaza on Nahatan Street. Washington Street and Nahatan Street will be closed for all traffic. Some roads that intersect with these two streets will also be closed by barricades or uniformed officers. It is expected that these two roads will be closed at 4:15 p.m. They will remain closed until the parade has safely passed. At 5:00 the Firecracker Road Race will start and finish at the Town Common. At 5:30 the fire truck and motorcycle procession …
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Norwood Fire Department: Leave Fireworks to Professionals
Enjoy the many supervised displays in the area.
The Norwood Fire Department issued a release Monday urging local residents to "Be Smart... Leave the Fireworks to the Professionals." In 2010, the Norwood Fire Department was called to a structure fire in a shed caused by fireworks. The fire also ignited a nearby fence. Damages were estimated at $7,500. A similar fire occurred in nearby Canton, causing $4,600 worth of damage. According to a special study by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), fireworks were involved in an estimated 9,600 injuries treated in U.S. hospital emergency rooms last year. Over 1,000 of those injuries were associated with sparklers and about 300 with bottle rockets. "For thousands of consumers, last year's 4th of July celebration ended with a visit …
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Five Things You Need to Know Today, July 3
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Five Things You Need To Know Today is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. Check back later for more, and let us know what you think of the feature in the comments section. 1. The Board of Selectmen will meet tonight in the Town Hall at 7 p.m. For a full agenda check the town website here. 2. The Norwood Farmer's Market will take place on the Town Common today from noon to 6 p.m., rain or shine. 3. Pray the Patiotic Rosary with St. Catherine of Siena today at noon on the Town Common. Join in singing "God Bless America" and other beloved patriotic songs. In case of rain, this event will be held in St. Catherine of Siena Church on the opposite corner from the Common. 4. All preregistered Norwood…
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Monday, July 2, 2012
Details on Boston's Fourth of July Celebration at the Hatch Shell
From Boston Pops-backed fireworks to porta-potties, here's all you need to know to plan your Independence Day festivities July 3 and 4.
While Norwood has it's own day-long July 4th festivities, many locals travel into Boston to see one of the country's biggest and best Independence Day celebrations. If you're planning to venture to Boston's Hatch Shell for the Fourth, here is some info you'll need to know: Jennifer Hudson will headline the Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular during the city's 39th annual Independence Day celebration. The fun starts Tuesday, July 3, with a concert at 8:30 p.m., followed by more festivities on Wednesday, July 4, as thousands of people from across the country will flock to the Hatch Shell on the Charles River Esplanade for live music, food, and, of course, fireworks. The Oval (the area in front of the Hatch Shell) opens at 9 a.m. Wednesday …
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4:10 pm on Tuesday, July 10, 2012
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