Non-Emergency Numbers to Keep on Hand During Hurricane Sandy

Here's a list of non-emergency numbers that could be useful if the storm causes problems.

Last year at this time Norwood faced an October snow storm that, while unusual, caused little damage other than brief power outages around town. Now, as Hurricane Sandy moves toward the southern shore of New England, local residents should rememer that call volume to emergency workers skyrockets during major storms. However, many of the calls are non-emergency calls that could be better handled by another agency.  The following is a partial list of phone numbers to call related to specific problems you may have in Norwood: In emergency situations, however, residents should not hesitate to call 9-1-1. The Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) has sent out a list of actions that people can take to minimize the potential damage …

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Norwood Light Offers New 'Localize' Program

Each month NLB plans to provide their broadband customers with coupons from local merchants as a reward for their loyal patronage.

Press release from Norwood Light Broadband In April, Norwood Light Broadband (NLB) customers began receiving a brochure with their monthly cable bills. The brochure contained three coupons which could be redeemed for a free Video on Demand movie, a discount on food at Jake n Joe’s Sports Grille and a discount at the Dean Street Car Wash. The coupons are part of a new program called “Localize,” introduced by NLB, better known as “The Local Guys.” Each month “The Local Guys” plan to provide their Broadband customers with coupons from local merchants as a reward for their loyal patronage. “We certainly believe in supporting Norwood’s residents and businesses,” said Town Manager, John Carroll. “That sense of support and loyalty is what made …

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5:09 pm on Monday, April 23, 2012

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Norwood Light and Broadband to Partner With Food Pantry

The Light and Broadband Department is donating to the food pantry for every customer who switches their service this holiday season.

Norwood Light Broadband (NLB) is partnering with the Ecumenical Food Pantry to raise funds to help Norwood residents in need this holiday season. “We are thrilled to partner with Norwood Light Broadband to raise the funds that enable us to help Norwood residents get through these difficult times,” said Nick Campagna, President of the Food Pantry. NLB will donate $50 to the Food Pantry for every customer who switches their Cable TV, Internet and/or Telephone service from Comcast or Verizon to the Town’s Broadband network in November or December. NLB will also donate $20 to the Food Pantry for every current NLB customer who upgrades their service. “We call our Broadband Company 'The Local Guys' because we only serve the town of Norwood," …

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“It’s a Norwood Thing”

Breathing a little easier thanks to Norwood Light, fire and police.

“It’s a Norwood thing.” I’ll admit I was not quite as prepared for the arrival of Irene as I thought. Yes I made a quick trip to the grocery store Friday afternoon to pick up a few necessities. I made sure Joey’s pitch-back, his bicycle and scooter were safely put in the cellar Saturday morning and the soccer balls and wiffle ball bats that took up residence on our back deck all summer were placed back in their respective bins in the back hall so as to not become an airborne arsenal - potentially breaking an innocent neighbor's window. Patio chairs were folded and tucked away and the hanging plants on our front porch were placed in the back corner, safely on the ground. No one wants to see bright clusters of pink and white flowers in large…

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Non-Emergency Phone Numbers to Keep on Hand

In any emergency situation, phone calls to police and fire agencies increase. Help out your Norwood emergency personnel by calling the proper agency for your non-emergency.

As Hurricane Irene approaches New England, emergency workers are reminding people that call volume skyrockets during a crisis. Many of the calls are non-emergency calls that could be better handled by another agency.  The following is a partial list of phone numbers to call related to specific problems you may have: All emergency situations, however, residents should not hesitate to call 9-1-1.

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