State Senator Mike Rush and Representative John Rogers attended Monday's Memorial Day events in Norwood.
State Senator Mike Rush and Representative John Rogers take a moment for a picture with the Norwood Fire Department Local 1631 Color Guard in front of "Big Jake" at Highland Cemetery. Senator Rush and Representative Rogers were at Highland Cemetery to participate in Memorial Day Services.
A Memorial Day op/ed from State Senator Mike Rush.
This Memorial Day, citizens will take time to honor and remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country: our nation’s veterans, and those members of the military who currently serve. Observances include solemn ceremonies, parades, and moments of silence so that we, as citizens, can say thank you and be mindful of the sacrifice and selfless service to our nation made by our veterans and their families. Memorial Day was federally recognized in 1971 to recognize all veterans, but it was originally known as Decoration Day, with the purpose of remembering those who died in the Civil War. Army General John Logan issued General Order #11 in 1868, which called upon Americans to honor the fallen and their families: Let us …
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Monday we will take a break from work and school to recognize Memorial Day. Historically, it started as Decoration Day, a fixed holiday on May 30, so named in 1868 as a day to break from the routine of life and honor our Civil War dead by decorating their graves. Much about how we celebrate this day has changed over time, including when we celebrate, and even the holiday's name. Too many of us take for granted the opportunity to remember those who have served and died. We sleep in, plan a picnic or barbecue, head to the beach or the mountains for some relaxation and family time. And that's all good. But especially now that so many of us here at home understand, first-hand, the sacrifice made by those who serve in the U.S. military, we …
The heaviest traffic is expected Thursday, Friday, and Monday afternoons and early evenings for those traveling this weekend.
Press release from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation MassDOT encourages travelers to plan ahead and travel safely during the Memorial Day holiday weekend. The heaviest traffic is expected Thursday, Friday, and Monday afternoons and early evenings. Drivers are encouraged to make travel plans accordingly and if possible avoid peak traffic volumes between 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. on those days. Traffic is especially heavy at the I-84 interchange at Exit 9 in Sturbridge on the Friday of Memorial Day weekend and at Exit 11A, I-495, which handles cars headed south to Cape Cod and north to New Hampshire and Maine. The U.S Army Corps of Engineers reports it has completed current work and all lanes on the Sagamore Bridge are now open through …
Your weekly round up of what is happening in the Norwood schools.
Every week Norwood Patch will be rounding up some of the important events and announcements from Norwood's schools. Have something you'd like to add? Email us! National Junior Honor Society Induction at Coakley Middle School Join the hard working students as they are inducted into the National Junior Honor Society this evening at 6 p.m. in the auditorium at the Coakley Middle School. Oldham 5th Grade Trattoria Pizza Fundraiser The fifth grade students of the Oldham School invite you to a Trattoria Pizza Fundraiser in their cafeteria on Thursday, May 24. Your family can enjoy pizza, dessert, and drinks served by the fifth graders from 5-7 p.m. Admission is $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for children and seniors. Sign Your Student Up for the …
Memorial Day is this coming Monday, check out what's happening in Norwood.
Memorial Day is next Monday, May 28. All Norwood schools will be closed for the day. Here is the schedule of events for the weekend, submitted by Norwood Director of Veterans Services Ted Mulvehill: Saturday, May 26 8 a.m. - New flags will be placed on veterans’ graves at Highland Cemetery, 320 Winter Street. Volunteers always appreciated. Memorial Day, Monday, May 28 8 a.m. – Memorial Mass at St. Catherine’s of Siena Church, 547 Washington Street 9 a.m. – Flag to half-staff (until noon), at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Square (Norwood Town Common) 9:30 a.m. – Flag to half-staff (until noon), at the Old Parish Cemetery, Washington and Howard streets 10 a.m. – Parade steps off at Washington and Howard streets. The parade will run down …
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Happy Memorial Day from Norwood Patch! We want to give you a chance here to share your thanks and pride in the men and women of our military. Comment on this article or send your messages to Kelly.Glista@Patch.com and we'll feature them here for your friends and neighbors to see. Enjoy the day and the unofficial kick off to summer!
State. Sen. Michael Rush is currently serving in Iraq.
I want to take this opportunity to wish you, your family, and the citizens of the Suffolk and Norfolk District good health and peace of mind on this Memorial Day. Originally known as Decoration Day – to encourage the practice of adorning the graves of the fallen – it is a time to remember those who have served, those currently serving and those who have made the ultimate sacrifice so that we may enjoy our freedom. I would especially like to say thank you to those who have the toughest job in the military, our military spouses and families. As you may know, I am writing this letter from a combat zone 5,810 miles away while I am serving on active duty with United States Forces in Iraq. As a lieutenant in the Navy Reserves who has been …
A summer staple for this Memorial Day weekend.
It’s that time of year when calendars are jam-packed with events. You probably have a combination of graduation, wedding, shower or first communion invites hanging on your fridge and you’re sandwiching all those events between sports events. Maybe you’ve even been asked to bring something or you’ll offer to make something for a special upcoming event? Well, if you do bring something, tell them you’re bringing the potato salad. If you make the recipe, you’ll have enough for a family for two nights, but you can easily double it (half for a party, half for dinners). Enjoy! Potato Salad: 2 teaspoons celery seed 3 tablespoons vinegar 7 cooked large peeled potatoes cut in ¾ inch pieces (cook until fork tender) 2 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon …
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