U.S. Marines Thank Norwood Police and Donors

Norwood Police and donors collect 5,000 toys for U.S. Marines "Toys For Tots."

The following is a release from the Norwood Police Facebook page: You know you've done well when you've impressed the United States Marines. Chief William Brooks received a letter of thanks from Master Gunnery Sergeant James Hughes of the United States Marine Corps Reserve representing the Toys for Tots Program. In the letter he cited the outstanding work of the Norwood Police Department during the 2012 campaign. Over 5,000 toys were collected here at the Norwood Police Station. Specifically mentioned were Officers Paul Murphy and Tom Annino, Dispatcher Jim Maroney, and Custodians Mark Walsh and Art Doolan for their eagerness to assist on every occasion. The overwhelming generosity of the people that live or work in Norwood presented a …

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Holidays 2012: Recycle Lights, Phones and Coats; Donate New Toys

Do you have items you no longer need? A number of holiday collections are underway and items can be easily donated at one location. Find out more!

Are you buying a new winter jacket? Do you have holiday lights that no longer work? Did your kids get duplicate toys this year? Did Santa bring you a new cell phone? If you have items you’d like to toss but aren’t sure what to do with them, a number of collections are taking place in Norwood and items can be dropped off at a number of locations around town. One collection seeking new items and not used ones is Toys for Tots. New, unwrapped toys are being sought for children in the area. You can drop them off at the lobby of the Norwood Police Station. If you have coats you no longer need, donations can be made at Salvation Army on Route 1. Cell phones piling up because you have the newest and best that technology has to offer? Drop off …

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Five Things You Need to Know Today in Norwood: Share Your Support With Victims of the Newtown Shooting

Your daily dose of Patch knowledge.

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. Once again the Norwood Police Association is assisting the Marines with their Toys for Tots collection. Donations of new, unwrapped, non-violent toys are needed. You may bring them to the lobby of the police station. 2. Looking to do something charitable with your family this holiday season? Click here for ways to volunteer in the Norwood area! 3. Patch is in more than 900 communities across the country, including Newtown, CT, and when tragedy strikes one of our communities, such as the terrible shooting Friday, we all …

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Five Things You Need to Know Today in Norwood: Holiday Decorating Contest

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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. It's not too late to enter the Norwood Recreation Department's Holiday Decorating Contest. Think you have a chance to win? Enter at the Civic. Only $5 per household. 2. Once again the Norwood Police Association is assisting the Marines with their Toys for Tots collection. Donations of new, unwrapped, non-violent toys are needed. You may bring them to the lobby of the police station. 3. There will be a free blood pressure clinic in the Nurses Office at the Town Hall from 1-3 p.m. today. 4. The Christmas trees have arrived…

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Volunteer in Norwood for the Holidays

There's no better time to give back to your community than the holiday season.

Volunteering in Norwood is a great way to give back to others and spread holiday cheer and warmth in your community. Donating your time or giving a special holiday gift to a family or child in need can make a big impact. There are lots of ways to help make the holidays truly special for those who are less fortunate. You can pack a shoebox for Operation Christmas Child, adopt a family through The Salvation Army or donate to Toys for Tots. Here are a few places that are in need of holiday volunteers or donations in Norwood: Norwood Ecumenical Food Pantry Circle of Hope Norwood Salvation Army Norwood Seasons Hospice Know of another place in Norwood to donate time or goods during this holiday season? Tell us in the comments!

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Norfolk County Register of Deeds to Sponsor Toys for Tots Drive

A collection bin will be placed in the lobby of the Registry's building starting Nov. 26.

William P. O'Donnell, Norfolk County Register of Deeds, announced Monday that the registry will sponsor its sixth annual U.S. Marine Corps. Reserve "Toys for Tots" drive.   Donations of new toys and games for toddlers and children up to age 10 can be brought directly to the Norfolk County Register of Deeds building on High Street in Dedham until noontime between Monday, Nov. 26 and Wednesday, Dec. 19. A donation bin will be set up in the lobby of the building, which is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.  "We are honored that the Registry once again has the opportunity to partner with a charity like the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots drive," said O'Donnell in a statement. "The Toys for Tots program dates back all the way…

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Five Things You Need to Know Today, Dec. 6

Where you can get holiday ornaments and give holiday presents.

 1. There is a special town meeting scheduled for tonight, but it may be postponed to Thursday due to the urging of the Board of Selectmen. The concern is that the Patriots vs. Jets Monday Night Football match up may prevent people from coming out to the meeting. Watch Patch for more details later in the day. 2. Donations for Toys for Tots can be dropped off at either the high school toy drive in the dean's office, or at Sullivan Tires on Everett St. 3. The Morrill Memorial Library is holding two holiday ornament making classes tomorrow - one at 9:30 a.m. and one at 7:00 p.m. Each participant will make two unique ornaments to take home. The class is free but there is a $3 materials fee. 4. Operation Santa is happening at …

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Five Things You Need to Know Today, Dec. 2

The holiday giving edition.

1. Only a couple more days to buy your luminary bags for the Circle of Hope Luminary Night this Saturday. Bags can be purchsed for $5 from any Foundation board member by calling 781-762-3549 or mailing a check and messages to The Circle of Hope Foundation, 24 Myrtle St., Norwood, MA 02062. 2. The Morrill Memorial Library's monthly PJ Story Time is tonight at 7:00 p.m. Families with children ages 3-6 are invited to come for a bedtime story, snack and song - and wear your pajamas! 3. Operation Santa is happening at Willett Early Childhood Center. For a $5 donation, Operation Santa will express mail your child's letter to the North Pole.  Your child will receive a hand-written response from Santa himself.  All proceeds will be given to …

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