5 Things May 16: Chocolate Factory History, Norton Democratic Town Committee Meeting and More

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1. Norton Democratic Town Committee meeting

The Norton Democratic Town Committee will meet at Emma's. Dinner will be on your own at 6 p.m. with the meeting beginning at 7 p.m. Bill Gouveia, Norton  town moderator, will present town government 101 and discuss how town government operates. This will be followed by a discussion of the upcoming US Senate election. All registered Democrats and independents are welcome to attend.

2. Historical discussion of Lowney’s Chocolate Factory

EPOCH Assisted Living of Norton will welcome George Yelle for a discussion of Lowney’s Chocolate Factory in Mansfield at 2 p.m. Yelle is a longtime member of Norton historical society and a descendent of Norton’s first settlers. Built in 1903, Lowney’s Chocolate Factory put Mansfield on the map with its famous chocolates. The old factory remains a major landmark in Mansfield despite having closed more than 75 years ago. This event is free and open to the public. For more information or to R.S.V.P. call 508-285-3355.

3. Dubs's Spring Beer Tasting

Dubs's will hold the annual spring beer tasting 5 p.m. at Veterans of Foreign Wars, 88 Chilson Ave, Mansfield. Try over 75 brews from 20 vendors. Find out what’s is being tasted here. This event is free, but donations for the Mansfield Food Pantry are being accepted.

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5. High near 82, low around 50

Today will be sunny, with a high near 82. West wind will be 9 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Tonight will be mostly clear, with a low around 50. West wind will be 7 to 9 mph.