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Monday, January 28, 2013

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Five Things You Need to Know Today in Norwood: FAFSA Night, Senior Suppers

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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 Norwood Recreation Department is looking for great staff members to work as lifeguards and Playcamp counselors this summer. Applications available at the front desk of the Civic. 2. Attention NHS seniors and parents: FAFSA Night is tonight at Massasoit Community College (the Brockton Campus) at 6:30 p.m. Trained professionals will provide free assistance to students and families seeking to complete the FAFSA, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. 3. Did you know that holiday lights are recyclable? The Norwood…

Friday, January 25, 2013

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Five Things You Need to Know This Weekend: 'Next to Normal', Pub Crawl and More

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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 MMAS Black Box Theater of Mansfield brings the award-winning musical Next To Normal - written by Brian Yorkey and Tom Kitt - to the Norwood Theatre for three performances this weekend. The six member cast includes Sheila and Kelly Newton, Nicholas Paridiso, Steve Shannon, Nicholas Connell and Nathan Lamont under the direction of Kelly Warriner. Music Direction by Rob Goldman. Tickets are available by calling 781-551-9000 or visiting www.norwoodstage.com and prices are $23-$27. 2. A fundraising pub crawl will be held …

Thursday, January 24, 2013

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Five Things You Need to Know Today in Norwood: National Peanut Butter Day and More

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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. Seen something interesting around town? Post it to our Pics & Clips gallery! 2. Attention NHS Seniors: The last day to purchase yearbooks is Feb. 1. The cost is $85. Please see norwoodyearbooklounge.com for more information. 3. Join Whole Foods in Legacy Place as they celebrate all things peanut butter today for "National Peanut Butter Day." There will be samples, recipe ideas and suggestions for you. Don’t forget to enter to win a special peanut butter gift basket! 4. Norwood High Schools students will have about 50 …

Wednesday, January 23, 2013

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Five Things You Need to Know Today in Norwood: Student Art Show, Theatre Tickets and More

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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. Holiday lights recycling is still available! Click here for more information. 2. Norwood High Schools students will have about 50 pieces of artwork on display at the Artist's Studio and Gallery in Patriot Place (next to the Dunkin Donuts and near Gamestop) for the weekend of Jan. 25-27. There will be an opening reception at the gallery with free food on Saturday from 1-3 p.m. 3. The MMAS Black Box Theater of Mansfield brings the award-winning musical Next To Normal - written by Brian Yorkey and Tom Kitt - to the Norwood …

Tuesday, January 22, 2013

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Five Things You Need to Know Today in Norwood: Celtics Dancers, Selectmen and More

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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. On Tuesday, January 22 visit Central Kia from 6-8 p.m. to see the Celtics Dancers, test drive any new Kia vehicle and have the chance to score two free tickets to an upcoming Boston Celtics game. Refreshments will be served. Free and open to the public. 2. The Norwood Board of Selectmen will meet today in the Town Hall starting at 7 p.m. The meeting will be carried live on NPA-TV's Government Channel. 3. Norwood Hospital Cancer Center at Foxboro will host an American Cancer Society sponsored Look Good…Feel Better session…

Friday, January 18, 2013

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Five Things You Need to Know This Weekend: 'Hamlet', Benefit Concert and More

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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. Norwood High School Drama presents an authentically comedic approach to Hamlet, William Shakespeare's tragedy, with performances at the Norwood High School's Paul M. Alberta Performing Arts Center on Jan. 18-19 at 7 p.m., and on Jan. 20 at 5 p.m. Tickets at the door are $5 students / $10 general admission. 2. There will be a benefit concert for the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America Saturday night at 8 p.m. at the Elks Home of Norwood. Donation is $20. Enjoy three bands and more. This concert is presented on …

Thursday, January 17, 2013

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Five Things You Need to Know Today in Norwood: NHS Presents Hamlet, Dance Tickets Available

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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. Norwood High School Drama presents an authentically comedic approach to Hamlet, William Shakespeare's tragedy, with performances at the Norwood High School's Paul M. Alberta Performing Arts Center on Jan. 17-19 at 7 p.m., and on Jan. 20 at 5 p.m. Tickets at the door are $5 students / $10 general admission. 2. Have you "liked" Norwood Patch's Facebook page yet? If no, go check it out here! If yes, share the page with your friends! 3. Tickets to the 3rd Annual Father Daughter Dance are on sale at the Civic Center. The …

Wednesday, January 16, 2013

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Five Things You Need to Know Today in Norwood: The NPD on NPA, Fireside Reads and More

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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. Coming soon to NPA-TV: NORWOOD P.D. BLUE, a monthly public access television program about the Norwood Police Department. Planned features will include segments on the latest news, equipment, policy and law changes as the department meets the challenges of the future. One planned feature will be “Ask the Chief” where Chief William G. Brooks will answer a viewer’s question. For your question to be considered, please submit it via email at police@norwoodma.gov with "Ask the Chief" in the subject line. 2. Tickets to the 3rd…

Tuesday, January 15, 2013

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Five Things You Need to Know Today in Norwood: Movie at the Library, Selectmen and More

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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. Together Yes, the local organization to promote sustainability, is presenting another series of monthly films at the Morrill Library beginning with "Food Beware" tonight at 7 p.m. Sign up for any or all of these documentaries at the library Reference or Information Desk or call 781-769-0200, x110 or 222. 2. The Norwood Board of Selectmen will meet today in the Town Hall starting at 7 p.m. The meeting will be carried live on NPA-TV's Government Channel. 3. Police are looking for information on a suspect who robbed a local…

Monday, January 14, 2013

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Five Things You Need to Know Today in Norwood: School Survey and More

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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 Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education invites Norwood parents to complete an online survey and share your feedback with your child's school. The survey should be completed for each child attending school. Click here to find out more information and to access the survey link. If you do not have access to a computer, computers will be available in each school and at the Morrill Memorial Library for your use. 2. Attention NHS students: Tickets for the Fine Arts Snowflake Ball are available in …

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