patching...
Welcome back, Patch Blogger!

Pete Downing

A carpetbagger with a lot of opinions, knowledge and insight!
See More

Blog Posts

Saturday Morning 'Good' in Our Own Way

Tomorrow CrossFit Florian and other notable CrossFit boxes will take a moment to honor those who were horrifically affected by this past Monday’s event.

Seventeen Strong and Counting: Tom Ahearn

Does the number 419.2 mean anything to you? This is the number of Boston Marathon miles Norwood resident Thomas ‘Tom’ Ahearn has run.

Running the Distance for Autism: Dennis Doherty

Dennis Doherty is running the Boston Marathon for the first time and for a great cause! Read on to hear this great story and hopefully you will be inspired!

Local Connections

Getting Ready to Truly Honor '31 Heroes'

CrossFit Florian will be hosting and members will be partaking in a charity event called 31Heroes.

Living

What is Happening Down on Central Street?

Did you know there is a CrossFit gym on Central Street in Norwood? CrossFit Florian is bringing a new way fitness to downtown Norwood.

Opinion

The Dust Has Settled: A Simple Look Back at Town Meeting

A quick re-cap and final thought on Norwood Town Meeting and glimpse into what I will write for future posts.

Opinion

Town Meeting: What Keeps Me Up at Night... The Schools

Highlights from the kick off of the annual town meeting.

Government

Town Meeting: A 'Newbie’s' Insight

My Norwood Town Meeeting experience from a newbie point of view.

Opinion

You Say Townie, I Say Who?

A quick introduction blog to who I am and why I am blogging. I was recently elected to Norwood Town Meeting for district 2.

Recently