🌱 Norwood Daily: What You Need To Know Today (Thu, Nov 25)

Morning, Norwood! Happy Thanksgiving! It's Thursday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on today in and around Norwood.

First, today's weather:

Milder. High: 55 Low: 37.

Here are the top stories today in Norwood:

1. Student designs 5-story tall artwork for New Boston Arts Academy (Boston 25 News)
2. 'It means everything;' Families get free Thanksgiving meals (WCVB Boston)
3. See free holiday movies at Randolph theater with food donation (Wicked Local)
4. Norwood Historical Society: This Day In Norwood History-November 24 (Press Release Desk)

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Today in Norwood:

Norwood Patch Notebook

• Norwood Police Department: "As the Thanksgiving holiday approaches, Norwood Police urges all to celebrate responsibly and plan ahead. Designate a sober driver, use a ride-sharing service or public transportation, wear your seat belt, and report any motorists who ma..." (Facebook)
• NORWOOD RECREATION DEPARTMENT: "A few quick updates before the holiday season" (Facebook)
• Grace Episcopal Church: "The trees are here! We know it is sacrilege to buy a tree before the turkey, but we were excited to start decorating early. Fresh from Canada and ready for you to take home. Visit us at 150 Chapel Street, Norwood." (Facebook)
• Norwood Community Media - NCM: "TUNE IN THIS WEEKEND! The 2021 NHS Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. Watch It live on the NCM Community Channel or stream at http://reflect-npa.cablecast.tv/cablecastapi/live?channel_id=1&use_cdn=true" (Facebook)
• Grace Episcopal Church: "The trees are here! We know it is sacrilege to buy a tree before the turkey, but we were excited to start decorating early. Fresh from Canada and ready for you to take home. Visit us at 150 Chapel Street, Norwood." (Instagram)
• Balch PTO: "💙💛Where are my crafty locals? 💙💛" (Facebook)
• NORWOOD RECREATION DEPARTMENT: "Reminder Civic Center Hours are as follows: Wednesday, November 24th - 7am- 2pm Thursday, November 25th - CLOSED Friday, November 26th - CLOSED Saturday, November 27th - 8am-4:45 pm" (Facebook)
• Morrill Memorial Library: "Please note the Library's holiday hours..." (Facebook)
• Morrill Memorial Library: "Check out these "Staff Picks" from the JFK Library and Museum...there is some neat stuff!" (Facebook)
• Morrill Memorial Library: "To use Libby, please go to: https://www.overdrive.com/apps/libby/" (Facebook)

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— Mary Ellen Gambon

About me: I am a Freelance Massachusetts Editor covering the towns of Canton, Dedham, Norwood, Westwood and Walpole, MA. I am a Boston native who began my journalism career in 1994. I graduated from Boston University, where I received bachelor's degrees in journalism and political science. In 2002, I graduated from the University of Massachusetts Boston with a master's in public administration. I am a 1994 Pulliam Fellow, a national award given to 10 graduating college seniors who are pursuing careers in journalism. I previously was a staff reporter for Gazette Publications, Inc., The Dedham TImes, The Daily Transcript and The Parkway-West Roxbury Transcript. Over the past four years, I have been a freelance reporter at Bulletin Newspapers, Inc. and Gannett, Inc. covering greater Boston. I also write for The Hopkinton Independent.

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